Community Club Schedule and Meetings
Reading notables show a busy listing of local club events through June. Dates cover Pollyanna Club at Mrs. Otto day and Delta Dek gatherings, with Trinitiy Lutheran Aid Society, Rolfe Woman’s group, May Day events, Garfield Go Club, and D M T Local Farmers Union meetings at area homes and the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Fae
Gee Clu Wil Nige
Pike
Leland Mcintire
Nels Ryen
Feohintas
Thoredayy
Garfield Go Club Rill
Decoration Day Observed in Rolfe on May 30
Cecil Cumming Post No. 25 American Legion organizes Decoration Day events in Rolfe with pupils and Auxiliary help. Activities include assembly at 1:30 p.m. at the Cecil Cummins Memorial Tree, a Legion salute, a parade to Clinton-Garfield Cemetery, band selections, prayers, the Gettysburg Address, and a wreathing by Rolfe schoolgirls. Reverend P. C. Larsen to speak. music to be provided by local musicians. final benediction by the chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Cumming
American Legion
Rolfe
Cecil Cummins
Clinton-Garfield
Jean Wiegman
Ty Flanders’ Field
Barbara Mel
Veronica Cornwell
Emmet Stallcup
P. C. Larsen
Gil- Mere Natt Te Wodde
Rolf LS
Eac
Olfe
Peuli” Schoolat
Norton Ives
Baptist Church
Gilmore City
Dust storm causes car truck smash up near Humboldt
A Tuesday dust storm caused a collision between Gerald Harland's Phillips oil truck and Dr. T. D. Jones's auto and trailer east of town. Jones suffered a minor arm injury from a flying spare tire. both vehicles were damaged in near zero visibility. Lendit Paulsen cleared the wreck and set warning flags in the dust cloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Harland
Humboldt
T. D. Jones
George Seipel
Jones
Dr. Jones
Lendit Paulsen
Move of Foust Family Buoys West Town Residence
Mr and Mrs Gerald Foust and their baby relocate from the north west corner to the west part of town serving in Mrs Russell Potter residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Foust
Baby
Russell Potter
Promotion Club Sets Plans for Orchestra Funds and Events
The Promotion Club met and discussed aiding the Plover school orchestra to attend the Chicago music contest with a $10 donation. They planned a June 1 dinner at City Park shelter house to honor Rolfe High graduates and arranged speakers and committee leadership for emergencies and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Jones
Bert A. Peterson
J. E. Rickard
G. S. Shrines
Bud Hauck
Morris W. Webb
Plover
Chicago
Shelter House
City Park
Rolfe High
C. W. Siefkin
Rolfe
C. B. Bowen
J. H. Brinkman
H. C. Lawson
C. P. Lathrop
B and B Dairy Praised by Health Commissioner
Dr. D. C. Steelsmith praised Rolfe’s B and B Dairy as well equipped and immaculate. He stressed milk safety over water, citing pasteurization and clean herd, handling, and utensils as essential. Dora Barker’s dairy earned high regard, with supportive notes on herd and facilities observed during the inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Barker
Steelsmith
W. W. Beam
Thurlow Seifert
Cheating Students Afraid of Faltering Careers
A fragment notes cheaters who evade detection feel clever, but the text frames their behavior as a threat to future success in careers, with a hopeful tone about integrity and dawnlike cheerfulness dispersing negative moods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Porter
Graduating Exercises for R H S Class of 1933
Miss Agnes Samuelson state superintendent addressed R H S graduates praising American schooling, urging dedication to life and service. Diplomas were presented by Dr Florence Fuller White as the orchestra and senior trio performed. Class included 31 seniors with valedictorian Helen Kennedy and salutatorian George Heald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Samuelson
Samuelson
Supt
M. D. Andeson
Florence Fuller-White
von Suppe
Roberta Kennedy
Marjorie Hansen
Wilna DeWolf
Shelley
Helen Kennedy
George Heald
Des Moines
Fast Life Promotion Pictures At The Ritz
The Rolfe Promotion Club brings Fast Life to The Ritz for a weekend run with strong laughs and thrills. Cliff Edwards steals the show in a William Haines picture praised by exhibitors and audiences alike. Next week’s lineup includes The Great Jasper starring Richard Dix and Edna May Oliver, billed as a sweet snappy drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritz
Rolfe
Altho
Wm. Haines
Cliff Edwards
Jasper
Richard Dix
Edna May Oliver
Mission at St. Margaret's Catholic Church
St. Margaret's Catholic Church will host a mission led by Father Coleman of Des Moines from the 9:30 mass Sunday May 28 to the following Sunday June 4. Each weekday will feature 6:30 and 7:30 am masses plus eight o'clock evening devotions, with special services for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Margaret's Catholic Church
Father Coleman
Des Moines
Passionist Society
St. Margaret's
Wear a Poppy to Honor War Dead in Rolfe
The article urges Rolfe residents to wear a poppy on Saturday May 27 as the American Legion and its Auxiliary raise funds to aid disabled veterans, widows, and orphans. It names Auxiliary leaders Miss Bessie Taylor and Mrs. Leland McIntire and lists committee members Mrs. Z. T. Carroll, Mrs. H. C. Lawson, Mrs. Louis Paulson, and Mrs. A. V. Perigal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Rolfe
Bessie Taylor
Leland McIntire
Z. T. Carroll
H. C. Lawson
Louis Paulson
A. V. Perigal
Dust Storm Strikes Roll Farmers Strive To Save Corn
A severe wind blew dust across the area Monday and Tuesday covering north and west building sides. Farmers battled the blast by partial plowing of corn rows to protect shoots, with many reporting replanting likely needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Kittenball Erratic Early Season Games
Kittenball shows inconsistent play as Wilson's Shiggers, Pollock's Parrots, Carroll's Vanities, and Showers' Raindrops post uneven scores. Highlights include Carroll's 10 5 win over Showers and Plover's 12 2 county league victory over Rolfe with Lefty Henderson debuting on the mound. Upcoming games listed through May and June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Pollock
Carroll
Parrots
Earl
Rusty” Chambers
Polly
Birds
Stevenson
Plover
Henderson
Rolfe
Plover Boys
Ed Duffy
Showers
Potlock
Ware
Pocahontas County Leads Tax Reductions Since 1931
Des Moines Bureau of Municipal Research notes Pocahontas County cut taxes by 28 percent from 1931 to 1983. The 1931 levy was 827 498.45 dollars and the current year is 596 235.00 dollars. Butler County reduced 30 percent, while Winnebago and Humboldt each cut 28 percent. Eight other counties 25 percent or more include Webster Hardin Dallas Carroll Calhoun Decatur Hancock and Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Des Moines
Webster
Hardin
Dallas
Carroll
Caljhoun
Decatur
Hancock
Howard
Fannie Buchanan to Sing at Garfield Farm Bureau Meeting
Miss Fannie Buchanan state director of social activities for the 4-H Club will sing and lead community singing at the Garfield Farm Bureau meeting at H. D. Brinkman home this Thursday evening May 25. The Garfield Go-Getters 4-H Club will run the program and offer a ten cent lunch, sell candy and cookies, and invite Garfield Bureau members and 4-H Club members from Pocahontas county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Buchanan
Ames
Garfield Farm Bureau
H. D. Brinkman
Garfield Go- Getters
Pocahontas County
Manson Wins Iowa High School Baseball Title In Tight 1 0 Final
Manson defeated New Providence 1 to 0 in the state final at Manson after a three day tournament. Gosser stood out for Manson with the only run scoring on an error in the second. New Providence pitcher matched Gosser, delivering a classic pitchers battle despite two late errors by New Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Manson
New Providence
Gosser
Providence
Vacation Bible School Opens Monday in Rolfe
The Union Vacation Bible School of Rolfe run by Methodist and Presbyterian churches begins Monday May 29 for two weeks. All school age children are invited. Volunteer teachers from both churches will lead Bible study and related activities. Plans are not final due to Rev Carlson's absence and venue undecided. announcements will come from the pulpits Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Methodist and
Presbyterian Churches of
Rolfe
Carlson
Weather and Crops Hit by Large Hail Storm
After two warm days a heavy rain and hail storm swept the county Friday evening. Reports from Laurens talk of a twelve inch hailstone, with many large hail events elsewhere. Little local damage but country panes broken and hundreds of acres flooded south of Rolfe. Lake township fields remain waterlogged as ponds cover crops. oats may drown out and low ground corn planting delayed. Despite this, farmers had five field days and corn is emerging quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurens
Rolfe
Lake Township
Go-Getters Entertain At Mother's Luncheon
Garfield Go-Getters 4-H Club members hosted eight club girls and five mothers at a one o clock luncheon in the Brinkman home. They sang favorite musical selections, read about Stephen Foster, and discussed Curtains and Textiles. Plans were made for a Farm Bureau meeting at the Cornwell home, with next meeting date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Go-Getters
H. D. Brinkman
Stephen Foster
Stella Mae Brinkman
Farm Bureau
Jas. Cornwell
Cornwell
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The fragment presents a contrast between blood color and creed, implying a thematic link or moral statement. No concrete events, names, or places are identified to form a factual news item.
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Une
Manson High
Daily Vacation Bible School
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