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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1930
Page
5
A dense list of local meetings and observances from late May through June. Items include Memorial Day programs, 4-H and Farm Bureau events, a Legion luncheon, Woman's Club lunch, and a university women’s picnic at Rolfe with details on hosts and dates.
The 1930 R H S class completes twenty years of high school work with thirteen boys and twelve riders, gathered for commencement in the high school auditorium. Father Dod and assistants oversee the exercises. Dr Edward A Steiner will deliver the commencement message, an immigrant educator and author.
Weslie Deast led a strong showing for D M T and nearby schools at the Fort Dodge district meet. He won the mile in 4:47.4, set a half mile record, and contributed to a high team total as Ed Calligan claimed two top finishes including 440-yard dash in 51.6 seconds and 100-yard dash in 10 seconds.
The Arrow reports strong first day turnout for the free cooking school led by Miss Melba Waldt. Demonstrations on a Hot Point range impressed attendees as six grocery baskets were donated daily and local merchants showcased electrical appliances for farm homes.
Weather this past week was erratic yet dry enough to plant corn. Early plantings are emerging and being tended by growers. A cool spell brought frost Thursday night harming potatoes and vines and causing corn to yellow. Despite minor damage, warm days Tuesday and Wednesday favored corn. Oats are progressing well with a few showers noted.
The American Home Study club met at Mrs. W. P. McIntire's home with assisting hostesses. A lesson on New Books and Their Authors was presented by Mrs. J. Q. Hosier and Mrs. Wm. Matteson. Officers elected: President Mrs. W. P. Wheeler, Vice President Mrs. J. C. Olerich, Secretary Mrs. J. O. Hosier, Treasurer Mrs. Earl Fisher. Program Committee includes Mrs. Robert Ives, Mrs. Robert Mather, Mrs. Grant Pollock. A two course lunch followed.
The javelin throw set a new state record as competitors from Emmetsburg surged to win the meet with 37 points. Jefferson took second with 82 points and Fort Dodge third with 81. The section's lads performed well amid fast company.
Junior High presented Penny Buns and Roses a one act musical fantasy at the R H S auditorium. The Baker Karl Hille helped youth transform the Little Old Wife and Husband into their younger selves. Miss Hattie Lehnus directed dances while Miss Frieda Marie Wille supervised the cast and Miss Evelyn Thompson played piano.
Dr. T. D. Jones G. G. Butler and The Arrowman joined at Camp Omaha on Otter Tail lake Minnesota for the season’s official opening. The group faced chilly winds and wary fish as non residents stirred little bite while locals enjoyed catching wall eyed pike and Mounts family extended hospitality to summer tourists.
Pocahontas county 4-H Clubs hold their annual Rally Day on Wednesday June 4 at Pocahontas. A noon picnic dinner, games, recreation and an program are planned. Miss Helen Needles of the Iowa state department of health is expected to attend. A music memory contest will be held and club officers elected. All farm boys and girls invited regardless of membership.
The R. A. S. senior class presented the three act farce back seat drivers in the high school auditorium to a good crowd. Mary Melson and Harriett Damberg led a capable cast with Norman Siefkin and Catherine Nacke delivering strong performances as a salesman inventor duo. Ronald Carroll and Helen Kauffman supported well with Goofie played by Cecil Hocking drawing big laughs.
The rural schools of Pocahontas County held commencement exercises on May 19. Eighty-two pupils graduated with State Superintendent Agnes Samuelson delivering the address. Diplomas were presented by County Superintendent Mrs. J. H. McMichael and an honor roll of top exam performers was announced with marks above 89 percent.
Sale to dispose of cattle hogs horses and farm equipment on the Thompson farm two miles south and 1.5 miles west of Plover on Tuesday May 27. Includes two head of horses eight head of cattle twenty two hogs and a Chevrolet truck. Special administrator QO Campney will conduct the sale with full particulars in this issue.
Mrs. Ethel Draper, 33, wife of A J Draper Pocahontas school superintendent, died by gas at her mother’s Van Nuys California home. She left a note citing ill health and had attempted suicide twice before. Survived by husband and daughter Virginia. Draper will head Jefferson Iowa schools next year.
Memorial Day will be observed in Rolfe on Friday with George Murray of Sheldon delivering the address. An assembly at 2:00 p.m. at the Cecil Cumming memorial tree precedes a parade to the cemetery with program items including Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and On Flanders Field, flag drill, grave decorating, and taps.
The county board of supervisors began proceedings to refund the county court house bonds callable in August. With $250,000 remaining and originally at six percent, the bonds can be refinanced at about four and a half percent in today’s market, creating savings for taxpayers.
Baccalaureate for the Class of 1980 at Rolfe High School occurred in the school auditorium. Rev. W. A. Wilkinson presided, Rev. J. O. Wangberg read Scripture, and Rev. J. P. Lester delivered the sermon "Something to Live By" from Proverbs 11 3. The Presbyterian choir sang as 28 graduates entered in gowns. Supt. Darrow joined the platform.
Mrs Patrick Russell died at her Palmer home Wednesday morning from heart trouble after a period of ill health. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church in Palmer and she was laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery Pocahontas. She leaves her husband a daughter Miss Josie and two sons Will and Frank.
Ladies of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union meet with Mrs. Carmi Vaughn this Friday May 28 at 2 30 PM. Secretary notes a large attendance is desired and the program appeared in The Arrow last week.
A Tuesday tour of Pocahontas County supported Dan Turner for governor. Former Judge Will Ratcliff and Senator George Patterson spoke as a motorcade visited towns and schools. Crowds were small yet attentive, with Rolfe’s street rally interrupted by a junior high performance and noted by many attending politicians from across the county.
The Des Moines Woman's Club met at the school building on Tuesday afternoon May 13. The program featured college songs and talks on whether colleges educate and who should go to college. A June picnic plan was discussed and a lunch was served after adjournment.
Joe R. Bevins Spirit Lake druggist was granted a permit to buy keep and sell intoxicating liquor at an adjourned Spirit Lake court session despite opposition from the W C T U and other groups. A 700 signature petition and five opposing attorneys backed the challenge. The ruling noted no other liquor permits in the county and none within forty two miles.
L. S. Sargeant of Rolfe has composed a song titled We Love Our Flag for National Music Week which begins Monday. He wrote both words and music and was formerly a member of a regimental band in Chicago where he long served as a violinist.
Memorial Day observances in Emmetsburg led by the American Legion will include a program at the Iowa theatre. Fred C. Gilchrist of Laurens will deliver the day's address before ceremonies at local cemeteries.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. John Griffiths in Calhoun county who spent sixty-one of her sixty-four years on a single farm at Manson. She leaves her husband and one daughter.
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