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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1951
Page
2
A May breakfast at the Mortensen home featured Miss Edne Marcum and the Merte family among attendees. Guests inclosed Quigley family members and relatives from Knoxville and Des Moines. The event included tables with pastel carnations, fruit desserts, and conversations about family ties during a Sunday gathering.
Local groups report May events with potluck for A L D members at Jennie Johnson home. Miriam Palmer chaired a program while Mrs. Lena Vaughn led a talk on Florida. Presbyterian Women's Association honored mothers at May 16 meeting. AMT Woman's Club set June 5 shaping up with officer elections and program plans.
The group hosted a social at the Mes home on May 21 with colors used to honor the home and members. After dinner new members were initiated and a brief business meeting followed. Irina Rice of Pocahontas spoke about her trip to the Iowa State T.T.T. convention in Burlington in late April.
Demonstration on sheep tick control is scheduled for May 29 at 9 30. The event will be held at the George Aden farm located 2 miles west and 24 miles south of Palmer. Earl Raun of the State Extension Entomology Department will attend to assist.
Taxes paid to Iowa by the C&NW Railway in 1950 totaled $856,699.53 with Pocahontas County receiving $33,020.72 and Harrison County getting the largest payment of $53,119.75.
Readable fragments describe neighbor activity and growing concerns as a community tracks developments. The piece hints at tensions and social shifts affecting local routines and neighbor interactions.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends for cards and prayers during a time of illness and hospitalization. Names Tenaig Srense and Brace referenced as the writers.
The article announces the start of a church series at the Assembly of God in a street location with services on Sundays and mornings at 10 30. Vacation church school begins Monday at 1 PM with staff praised and parents urged to contribute to defray costs as part of daily worship.
The Lutheran Church lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Midweek fellowship is Wednesday at 8 p.m. Choir practice and an adult instruction class are Thursday at 8 p.m. Visitors are welcome. A note honors disabled veterans and orphans with the Poppy Day memorial symbol of sacrifice.
The notice expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends and relatives for support and kindness during a time of need, acknowledging thoughtful gestures and ongoing encouragement.
The February 21 issue of the early Relfe Argus shows a Democratic stance roasting the Republicans and lampooning editor J. J. Bruce tally Coat. It notes subscribers and local ads for baby buggies, shingles, and creosoted posts while reflecting on life in Rolfe.
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