Rolfe Local News Highlights Social Visitors and Local Events
Rolfe local notes record J A Haringer and Grant Pollock calling Wednesday morning. Miss Lillyan Frey of Janesville visited Miss Lillyan Nelson. Mrs C W Siefkin returned from Waterloo where she attended a state FR P E D meeting. Veishea visits noted for Mrs A C Thomas. Alice Hood of Mallard visited Rolfe and attended classes. Fishing season opened at Spirit Lake with a good catch. California visitors Mr and Mrs John Hower continue their annual Rolfe stay. Mrs Hauck undergoes breast tumor surgery in Moline. recovery reported favorable. Ernest Sime leaves Sime Market for Humboldt to lead new locker system installation.
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J. A. Haringer
Grant Pollock
Pocahontas
Lillyan M. Frey
Janesville
Town
D. A. Schwithers
Steamaboat Rock
Lillyan I. Nelson
N. A. Wilson
Mary. Seaman
Alta
Geo. Ham
Rana
C. W. Siefkin
Waterloo
Rolfe
A. C. Thomas
Veishea
Ames
Chas. B
Bowen
Jas. Sennett
Spirit Lake
John Hower
Hollywood
Calif
Frank J. Shimon
Fort Dodge
California
Geo. 0. Hauck
C. B. Bowen
Moline
Tfl
Cooperative Creamery Co
Exnest
Skull Valley Outlaws
Mercantile Store
WHO
Warren Jones
Howard Strong
Knoxville
Mabel Buchanan
Cora Whalley
Russell’ Forsythe
Bunny Buchanan
Spencer
Craig
Theodora Goes
Geo. Henderson
Agnes
de Rues
Prairie City
Geo. Steinbron
Mallard
Geo. Bush
Vandecar
Jimmie Anderson
A. M. Simonson
Holden
Matilda Holden
Christensen
Humboldt
N. J. Meurer
J. M. Bush
Clear Lake
Viola Hess
Dick Bush
Rose Moore
Lutheran
C. Pringle
W. H. Stouse
Charles Stover
St. Paul
Marion Ham
Geo. Roush
Dirkis
Metropolitan Insurance Co
Harold Justice
Paul
Merle Kerns
Harrison Knapp Sr
Indianola
Walter Langfitt
Herbert Barrett
Hans Thompson
Rodman
Claude Miller
Geo. Ande
Emmetsburg
Emma Fisher
West Bend
C. E. Eppelsheimer
Dean Stowell
H. F. Knapp
Rolfe Public School Year Ends With Picnics And Plays
Rolfe faculty closed the year with a social at Mrs. Wilsons and a Fort Dodge picnic. High school students held class picnics at Twin Lakes and city park with sponsors Miss Marcum and Miss Hendrickson. Senior guest day hosted rural eighth graders, followed by a class play and refreshments. Additional items note Anabelle Brinkman visit, Weishea trip, state exams, and 100 percent spelling honors for several students.
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Rolfe Public School
Miss Marcum
Twin Lakes
Miss Hendrickson
Mary Graves
Keith Rickard
Allan Lomen
Irene Peterson
Mary van Ives
Janice Wiegman
Mable Clemons
Estelyn Roberts
Anderson
Annabelle Brinkman
Pierson
Thursay
Mary Beth Brinkman
Lawrence Kennedy
Albert Rudolfson
Geo, Marine
Leo Cornwell
Ray Boles
Weishea
Ames
Glee Club
Strathman Studio
Methodist Episcopal Church announces sermons and events
Rev Clarence W Tompkins pastor cites Dr N A Price last sermon before Whitfield Sioux City assignment at Sunday service Epworth league convenes planning meeting May 28 lawn supper Kensington heirloom ten day pending display bring heirlooms Circle No 2 serves grandmothers invited Senior department picnic May 29 flower boxes and plants sought Official board meets May 31 Goodwill Industries truck to collect castoffs for outreach Vacation Bible school starts June 14 for two weeks Watch the Arrow for updates
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N. A. Price
Whitfield Methodist Church
Sioux City
Epworth League
League
Kensington
Circle No. 2
H. D. Brinkman
Goodwill Industries
Rolfe
Evelyn Hewlett
NAIN Lutheran Church Plans Sunday Services
George Robertson, pastor, leads services at Nain Lutheran Church on Sunday May 23. Sunday school and Bible class start at 10 15 a m and the vesper service is at 8 p m.
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Nain Lutheran Church
George Robertson
Trinity Lutheran Church services and events notice
Pastor J O Wangberg leads Sunday services with Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Worship at 10:45 a m Luther League at 8:00 p m Catechism class meets Saturday at 1:45 p m Missionary society will meet with Mrs J O Wangberg May 26. Quote from J S Breckenridge about awakening the unconverted.
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Luther League
The
Missionary Society
J. O. Wangberg
J. S Breckenridge
Fort Dodge Presbytery Rally at Local Church May 28 29
Regular services Sunday feature a 10 o clock sermon by Rev H A Sinning on We Are My Witnesses. Sunday school follows at 11 10 with strong turnout hoped. Christian Endeavor meets 6 45 for church youth attendance and support for the upcoming Fort Dodge presbytery league meeting in our church May 28 and 29.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Fort Dodge Presbytery League
Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Martha Henderson Estate
In the district court of Iowa Pocahontas county probate matter the undersigned has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Martha A Henderson late of Pocahontas county Iowa deceased Those indebted to the deceased or her estate should pay to the administrator and those with claims must present them as required by law for allowance and payment Dated May 12 20 next W W Harris Administrator of Said Estate
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District Court
Owa
Pocahontas County
Martha A. Henderson
Martha
A. Henderson
Towa
Pocahontas County Supervisors Meet in Regular Session
Pocahontas County Iowa board meets in the courthouse with three members present. Warrants 11973 11974 and 11972 are canceled and replaced. Bids from several machinery firms opened and awarded to J. D. Adams Company at their price. Meeting adjourned until April 6 1937.
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Pocahontas
J. D. Adams Company
Frank Priebe’s Weekly Letter on Poultry Feeding
Frank Priebe cites N F Waters of Iowa State College on proper poultry rations. He warns against poor balanced feeds and urges growers to use complete chick starters and controlled feeding to maximize growth and early market readiness. He notes high grain costs make efficient feeds essential. Sincerely yours, Frank Priebe.
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N. F. Waters
Iowa’ State College
Waters
Frank Priebe
Million Mile Driver Merlin Credits Obedience To Law
Paul Robert Merlin, a French war hero and Santa Monica resident, claims over a million miles of accident free driving. He cites strict traffic law adherence and a refusal to speed as the key to his record while recalling his WWI service and leadership roles with Gen. Pershing and Gen. Petain.
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Paul Robert Merlin
Santa Monica
Calif
Merlin
America
French Army Sixth Division Headquarters and An Isolated Engineer Corps
The
Marne
Pershing
Gen. Petain
Andre Tardieu
David Lloyd George
Venizelos
Greece
Europe
Africa
Chage
Los Angeles Colonie Francais
Farmers share of food dollar shows increase
Farmers received 44 cents of the consumer’s dollar in 1936, up 2 cents from 1935, per Iowa State college extension data cited by Ruth Hicks. The 1932 peak was 60 cents, with 58 items surveyed representing about three quarters of foods. the average working family spent 342 dollars on food, leaving 190 dollars for transport, processing and distribution.
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Iowa State College Extension
Ruth §. Hicks
Pocahontas County Board Proceedings April 6 1937
Pocahontas Iowa board members present C F Young chairman E A Rude and Clarence Jensen meet to conduct official county business. The record notes attendees and sets the formal meeting context for proceedings in Pocahontas County.
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Court House
Pocahontas
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Pocahontas County
C. F. Young
E. A. Rude
Clarence Jensen
Plover Capitol News: Local Talent and Community Notes
Street performances by Skull Valley Outlaws from Marathon entertain Plover crowds sponsored by Mercantile store. Recitals, church events, and hospital visits mark a busy week with many local names such as Mable Buchanan, Violet Donaldson, and Geo. Henderson noted among the community highlights.
School activities mark busy week with gypsy themed events
A rural school week featured a church service with Rev J C McNulty and Walter Rothwell, a graduation address titled This Way Out to Success, and a community picnic. Graduates include Irene Zork, Beatrice Bruner, Lucille Christenger, and others. The week continued with a class play and commencement exercises, plus a junior-senior banquet at Hotel Kermoore in Emmetsburg with gypsy camp decor and a gypsy themed program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnette Thompson
J. C. McNulty
Walter Rothwell
Rothwell
McNulty
Irene Zork
Beatrice Bruner
Lucille Christenger
Wilnam Henderson
Edith Iseminger
Marjorie Pirie
Dolores Schoenberge
Mary Emma Thompson
Gladys Tieben
Esther Willard
Lillian Webbink
Alvin Fowler
Loren Hubbell
Phayn Heathman
David VanAlstine
Eldon Willard
Clarence Webbink
Kermoore
Emmetsburg
Evelyn Kueckenbecker
Mappy Rourmackani Trombory
Panidla
Rochliky
Qonacni
Ragida
Clovarelli
Smetariora
Dorachy
Call of the Wild
Marjory Grove
Miss Thompson
Lawrence Pavik
Marilyn Miller
Kathleen Bucher
Norma Ferguson
Bonnie Sharp
Mr. Sanders
Plover Legion Auxiliary Sets Poppy Day Sale
Plover Legion Auxiliary plans a poppy day on Saturday May 22 with members selling poppies made by disabled veterans. Mrs Pred Forsythe is elected poppy chairman and urges members to secure a ready supply for sale. Post: Reporter.
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Plover
American Legion Auxiliary
Pred Forsythe
Pocahontas County Board Acts on Budget and Roads
On motion the deficiency levy for drainage district 124 was set for May 18 1987 at 2 p m. A L Thornton appointed county engineer salary 2300. Deputy sheriff salary 1320 for 1937. MJs soldier’s exemption approved. Arthur R Messenger approved. Bond of E F Rankin clerk Lizard township approved. Quarterly reports of county auditor and sheriff approved. Resolution designates State Bank of Laurens as county depository up to 100000. Petitions for secondary road districts filed. engineer recommends establishment. (Continued Next Week)
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M. Y
A. L. Thornton
M. J. Johnson
Arthur R. Messenger
E. F. Rankin
Lizard Township
Jensen
Rude
Young
Plover Vacation Bible School Seeks Community Help
Arrangements for a daily vacation Bible school in Plover are underway with support requested from the community. Eligible beginners enter first grade next fall, with classes through eighth grade from 9 to 11 30 a.m. May 31 to June 11 excluding Saturdays, cost 50 cents per family, transportation provided where possible. Contact Rev. I C McNulty or Rev. W Rothwell to enroll.
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Plover
I. C. McNulty
W. Rothwell
DeWayne Henderson
Glidden
Ward Sharps
Mike Strongs
Chas
Henderson
Pictow
Plover Presbyterian Church Plans Music and Vacation Bible School
Reverend Walter Rothwell leads Sunday worship and Sunday school at Plover church. An instrumental trio performed Crown Him With Many Crowns last Sunday. Youth musicians are invited to assist this summer. The North half rally will be at Rolfe May 28 29. A daily vacation Bible school runs May 31 to June 11. Contact the pastors for details.
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Elvey
Norman Rothwell
Rolfe
Pas
Young Escapes Mad Bull Sanford Young in Injury Plunge
Sanford Young, laid up with a broken ankle and injured hip, was attacked by a bloated bull in an adjoining pasture while planting corn. He crawled back through the fence after the assault, then was seen by a doctor who ordered x rays to assess his injuries.
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Sanford Young
Mr. Young
Sanford
Obituary of Albert J. Eggspuehler details life in Iowa
Albert J. Eggspuehler born 1858 Winneshiek County Iowa engaged in mercantile business in Plover and with Jacob Mueller then married Cedora Huber Calhoun in 1891. He died May 11 1937 and is buried in Clinton Garfield Rolfe. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church in Rolfe with many old friends attending.
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Albert J. Eggspuehler
Pocahontas County
Winneshiek County
Iowa
Plover
Louis Brodsky
Jacob Mueller
Cedora Huber Calhoun
Floria R. B
Puehler
Ike
Gladys Grove
Ggs Puehler
Low Falls
Eggspuebler
Iowa Falla
Clinton-Garfield Cemtery
Rolfe
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