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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1931
Page
5
May calendar lists gatherings for Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society at Mrs T O Thorgon and other groups. Luncheon dates for Premiere Pass Club and P E D Sisterhood chapters appear alongside school commencements, 4 H clubs, dairy tour, and farm union meetings through June.
A farewell reception for Dr J P Lester and his wife is planned for Thursday evening May 28 at eight o'clock in the parlors of the Presbyterian church. The event is hosted by the Excelsior Society and invites the congregation and families to attend.
The J. C. Truelsen family hosts the Garfield Township Farm Bureau Unit at their home Thursday evening May 28. Mr. Truelsen’s daughter travels from Sioux County to assist. Ladona Bartley’s school provides part of the program and the Garfield Township Male Quartet will perform.
Rolfe high school will hold its annual commencement this evening May 21 in the school auditorium. The program features the R H S Orchestra, vocal and brass quartets, an address by Prof. G W Walters on Making Americans, diploma presentations by H R C Wiegman and Superintendent M D Anderson, and benediction by Rev W A Wilkening. Burdette Graeber and Reuben Wangberg are the valedictorian and salutatorian.
The Pocahontas County Farmers Union will convene at the Hronch opera house in Pocahontas Monday evening May 25 at eight oclock. Several state speakers will attend and Milo Reno, the veteran Warhorse, will deliver the keynote address. Union members are urged to attend and others are invited.
Commencement for the D. M. T. high school will be held in the school auditorium Friday evening. The program is not provided. Read list includes Dorothy Weaver Doris Kauffman Donald Carlton Edith Cox Robert Rittgers Frances Vaughn Stanley Kauffman Lucille Schonberger Elwood Ryen Naomi Spencer.
The American Legion Auxiliary will sell veteran made pop pies on Rolfe streets this Saturday May 23 to support disabled veterans and their families. Each poppy carries a label promising it was made by two disabled veterans and funds go to relief efforts. The piece urges every man woman and child to wear a poppy by Saturday night.
Robert G. Hunter, long time Maytag dealer in Rolfe, has been granted a larger territory. The expansion covers Pocahontas county minus a few southern sections held by Manson and Pomeroy, adding Pocahontas Fonda Palmer and parts of Humboldt. He operates a display room in Fonda and holds the Skelgas franchise, promoting gas cooking.
W D Termohlen poultry and car marketing specialist will visit Rolfe next week, brought by Pocahontas County Farm Bureau. A large audience heard him in Laurens last summer. he has worked in Chicago New York London markets and Iowa.
Farmers are asked to bring a dozen fresh eggs as they come from the nest for community meetings. Gatherings will take place in Rolfe on Monday May 25 at 2:00 p m at the K of P hall and Friday May 29 at 2:00 p m at Otto C Schleusener’s farm home one and a half miles east of Havelock.
In Philippine waters a goby is recognized as the smallest fish, a fact noted by observers. A separate line of thought suggests a road hog is someone who refuses to yield three fourths of the road.
At a kittenball game last Thursday Dr J P Lester was surprised with a wristwatch presented by E C Hoard on behalf of local fans. The Rev moved to tears, accepting amid laughter and praise for his longtime support of community sports in Rolfe.
Miss Mabel Lehnus of Rolfe and Milton Meyers of Sioux City wed at 2 p m Thursday May 14 at the Little Brown Church near Nashua in a simple ceremony. Rev Reed officiated and the bride wore white satin with pink rose bouquet. Immediate relatives attended including Lehnus family members and Cedar Falls friend Mary Louise Edwards. Groom's family were absent due to a sister's illness and death in Worthington Minnesota the day after. The couple traveled to Des Moines then Worthington before settling in Sioux City where the groom works in a railway terminal office and the bride, previously with Fort Dodge Telephone Co., will reside.
The Sorosis Club ended the year with a noon breakfast at Mrs. A A Brinkman’s country home. Officers were elected for the new club year with Mrs. Brinkman as president and Mrs. M D Anderson as vice president. Mrs. Charlton led the Tolstoy review of Anna Karenina, and Mrs. Guy Graham of Pioneer attended as a guest. A note recalls a coal mine fire in Ohio that began during a strike forty five years ago.
The Class of 1981 baccalaureate at Des Moines Township High School was held in the school auditorium on Sunday May 17. Rev J P Lester of Rolfe delivered the sermon titled Is Life Worth Living noting life is worth living when we give of ourselves. Musical numbers were well received and attendees departed that day feeling it was one of the best services at D M T.
Mrs. C. E. Boyce hosted a May 8 shower for Miss Ethel Taylor with floral processional verses and a panel on her marital suitability. Miss Taylor was announced to wed Ralph Cronk of Waterloo on June 7 1931, with Miss Alice Peters and others officiating and guests enjoying luncheon for twenty eight. Notable out of town guests included Mrs. Harry Gray of McGregor and Mrs. Fred Dumbaugh of Storm Lake.
An erratic week yields the standout kitttenball game as Hunter beats Butler 4-3 after trailing late. Peterson dominates Thursday 16-4 against Hunter, and Friday Peterson wins 20-4 over Butler in a makeup. Begg House to face Peterson next.
The Rockwell City Golf Club sent nine members to Rolfe Sunday afternoon to meet Rolfe players in friendly competition. The Rolfe club won by about two to one after games concluded. Participants praised the social time despite fishing season reducing games.
The Davenport Times reports that hopes for a comprehensive and economical refinancing of Iowa's road building program are gone. The state faces a fight to secure funds as revenues are scrambled.
Edith Campbell of Sioux Rapids won first place as an alto soloist at the state high school music contest in Iowa City. Her selections were Nichavo by Mana Zucca and Will o the Wisp by Schubert. Judges rated her the highest scoring lady soloist, earning her a chance to sing before the evening audience of about four to five thousand people where she was warmly received.
Edith Campbell, 16, of Sioux Rapids daughter of Dr. and Mrs. T. R. Campbell, won baccalaureate recognition after four years under Mrs. G. A. Whitinger and Miss Alta Hauswirth. She accompanied by her parents, Hauswirth, and pianist Bertha Ryan to Iowa City, lauded for a strong voice and piano. Rolfe high class of 1931 heard Rev. Wilkinson preach on effort, time, and stewardship, urging graduates to work and think beyond mere schooling.
The Des Moines Township Woman's Club met at the D M T school May 12. President led, minutes read, June picnic plans discussed, program on Famous Mothers of History presented. Luncheon served in the domestic science room by Mesdames Struthers Watson and Smith.
The American Home Study Club met with Mrs. Mary Wheeler on Friday afternoon May 15. Mrs. J. C. Hosier and Mrs. Arthur Vaughn assisted. The lesson study covered Italy Art and Music with Mrs. Robert Mather presenting Italian music and views of Italy. Mrs. C. L. Gunderson spoke on Michael Angelo and his paintings. Officers were elected: President Mrs. Wm. Matteson Secretary Mrs. Robt. Mather Treasurer Mrs. J. O. Hosier Program Committee includes Mrs. C. L. Gunderson Mrs. A. W. Ives and others. A luncheon followed for the twenty-one members.
The Pocahontas County Con Test ing Association will hold its annual tour and picnic on Friday June 5. The tour begins in Laurens at 8 30 a m travels to the Pocahontas Dairy in Pocahontas and departs at 9 30 a m for the Women s Reform atory in Rockwell City where they will be guests of the institution. A splendid program is in store.
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