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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1937
Page
4
The article describes Friday carp fishing below the Okabena dam. Jimmy Hauck led four boys catching about 15 fish by hand as water ran low after Will Howland opened the dam gate. Allan Cook later caught a 10 pound carp in a lagoon above the dam.
The Laurens Sun reports depredations at Rush Lake park including stolen wood, tables and benches thrown into the lake, missing garbage cans, broken restraining posts, and cars driven into forbidden areas. The piece urges parental restraint to prevent future crimes and warns of rising costs to taxpayers.
County Agent B. J. Schmuecker and Home Demonstration Agent Ruth Seaton Hicks attend Iowa State College for a four day program on what constitutes a desirable national agricultural program. Speakers include Carl Taeuschl Frank Miller Henry Simons B H Hibbard Charles Morris and W P Maddox from leading universities and government bodies.
Janice Wiegman dominated school activities at Queen State with glee club orchestra and solo performances. She led plays and served as class officer while earning top honors in state music contests and decorating duties.
Dr Stahmaker of Drake University spoke at the Des Moines D M T graduation ceremony for two graduates Miss Mabel Nielsen and Martin Schupfer. He called a diploma a certificate of investment a memory and a passport to the future noting diplomas open better jobs and further education. The program included Schubert March Militaire and songs by fifth graders. Supt Gehrt presented the class to Wm Fisher who awarded the diplomas with prayers offered by Rev H A Sinning.
The report from Rolfe Iowa's town treasurer details the April 1 1987 Cemetery Fund receipts and related financial activity. It documents cash inflows and balance status for municipal cemetery care and maintenance funding.
The Plover Patriot reports all stores will shut at 12 30 next Monday May 31 for Decoration Day. The column lists numerous local names and events including baptisms anniversaries travels meetings and family gatherings across Plover and nearby towns with references to church events and school notes.
Miss Mabel Buchanan and Glenn Forsythe wed Sunday in Plover in a ceremony at 4 p m conducted by Rev R G Buchanan of Batavia Iowa. The reception and community shower featured pink and white decorations, a cake with a parents day topper, and relatives from multiple towns attended. The couple plans a Chicago honeymoon after a parade-like departure due to prank decorations. both are employed locally with the bride serving as postmistress and the groom a skilled machine operator.
Miss Dorothy Miller and Eleanor Johnson visit near Harcourt. Johnson prepares for a Lake Geneva camp. Pleasant Ridge club at John Henderson home celebrates 39th wedding anniversary with potluck, a doll wedding cake, and a gift opening game. The Hendersons plan a three week trip to Washington.
A neighborhood group held its annual picnic on the school grounds though cool weather kept many indoors. The senior class presented Hold Everything with 18 cast members led by Miss Helen Gilchrist, followed by reports, honors, and a graduation exercise attended by relatives.
Rev. J. C. McNulty attended the Emmetsburg meeting with all M. E. ministers present. Brooks Iseminger finished his spring job at A. L. Fi and now works by the day. Miss Berniece Hansen returned to Alta for a short stay and plans a west coast trip during vacation.
Plover on Saturday May 29 designated poppy day with American Legion Auxiliary members selling handmade poppies. Poppy supply to be distributed by poppy chairman Mrs. Fred Forsythe. Reporters urge support for the disabled veterans who make the flowers.
Sunday school at 10 am worship at 11 am Epworth League at 7 pm Evening worship at 8 pm Logh Memorial service Sunday Tel lar church hour Bible study Thursday evening Epworth League rally Monday evening June 7 at 8 o'clock Bible school May 31 to June 1
Parish activities at Plover Presbyterian include morning worship and Sunday school at 9:30, a memorial sermon next Sunday, and a women’s society meeting Thursday at 2:30. Vacation Bible School runs Monday to Friday with sessions 9 to 11. transportation will be arranged for families needing children to attend.
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