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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
6
Fragmentary notes show locals in Amick and Fort Dodge discussing business, a Friday meeting by the American Legion, and prompts to apply for aid against codling depredations. Names Wesley Ott De Brewster Corlis ton appear among Fort Dodge officials.
Rialto Theatre in Pocahontas Iowa schedules a May 22 23 program with George O'Brien Ty and Stanley Fields in O Malley of the Mounted plus a Popeye cartoon and Our Gang comedy. May 24 26 shows Margaret Sullavan Henry Fonda and Beulah Bondi in The Moon Is Our Home with Charles Butterworth and a Winston tone. Tone news notes new wide range sound equipment in town.
Social visits include Mr and Mrs Dean Trick in Des Moines staying with relatives in Rolfe and Miss Mary Ann Allman visiting Ruthven. Marriage announced for M J Andrews and Stella Krejer in Sioux Falls SD. 4 H Club met May 19 at Mrs M H Hoskins with a chicken canning demonstration. Grape growers advised to spray Bordeaux mixture ahead of blossoms.
A new group calls for ending the profit system, noting its unexpected start. The writing also mentions practical tips for beds using wire flowery netting to improve appearance and deter dogs.
The Rolfe area reports a string of callers from Ft. Dodge Gilmore City and Red Oak. Local events include Needle and Thread Club meeting, Ives ordination in Algona, and a St. Margaret’s dance planned at The Palmor. Births, deaths, and fishing season chatter accompany numerous household visits and travels.
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