Promotion Club hears philosophy by Dr Lester
Dr Lester of Grant township spoke to the Promotion club about its aims and the town booster idea. He praised the clubs balance of youth and experience and noted Rolfe’s civic support, school competition, and upcoming paving plans as signs of local progress.
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Promotion Club
Lester
P. Lester
Grant
Bejnt
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
Dr. Lester
Pinkey
Webb
Bud Hauck
Jimmy Sennett
Charlie Gunderkeep
J. T. Grant
Mr. Lester
J. H. Brinkman
L. R. Davidson
Rolfe
Charlie Bowen
Mr. Gunderson
Des Moines
Drake Fieldhouse
Jimmy Cornwell
Mr. Cornwell
Morrell Packing
Ottumwa
New City Journal
Des Moines Register
Rolfe Observes Decoration Day With Local Ceremony
Rolfe will observe Decoration Day on Sunday with a program led by the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary, featuring the Pocahontas marching band and Rev. Magnus Nedvedt as speaker. The event includes a 1:30 p.m. gathering, cemetery services at 2:00, and graveside salutes, followed by Rolfe’s homecoming observance. Nearby news notes a house for sale and residents shopping in Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
Pocahontas
Rolfeite
J. Rollin Grant
Cecil Cumming
Garfield and
Elm Streets
Emmet Stallcup
The
Pocahontas Marching Band
Arrow
Leon Sinek
Mary Margaret
Paul
Betty Jane
Evelyn Weishaar
Fort Dodge
Vacation Bible School Begins June Fourteen
Union Bible school sponsored by Methodist and Presbyterian Sunday schools runs June 14 to 25 for children from pre school through eighth grade. It has three age divisions, a curriculum including Bible study memory work hymn study and Christian heroes. Tuition is 20 cents per pupil. Preschool group includes rest and play periods to foster social conduct and service to others.
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Jesus
Worth While 4 H Club Meeting Recap
The Worth While 4 H club met at Ellabeth Truels’s home on Saturday May 15 with five members present. Jeanette Maasdam joined as a new member Marian Ryen was elected secretary and Doris Vaughn named as Ames delegate. A health cookies demonstration was given to leader Mrs Diggs, Lucile Struthers spoke on martins and rally day songs were sung. An excellent lunch was served by the hostess. Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth While
Ellabeth Truels
Jeanette Maasdam
Marian Ryen
Doris Vaughn
Ames
Town considers street paving and band funds
The street paving would extend curb to curb while the side strip would be rough and higher than the finished paving. Mayor Brinkman noted funds are available for a town band this summer. Decoration day services are set for Sunday at 1 30. J R McIntire chairs the June 1 luncheon and J H Brinkman chairs July 1.
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Brinkman
J. R. McIntire
J. H. Brinkman
Rolfe Highs 1937 Graduates Shine In Ceremony
Fifteen Rolfe high school graduates received diplomas in a May 20, 1937 ceremony led by Dr. J. P. Lester. Lawrence Kennedy was valedictorian and Janice Wiegman salutatorian. Allan Lomen and Mary Van Ives led the processional, with Miss La Mae White on piano.
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Rolfe High School
J. P. Lester
Grant Township
Lawrence Kennedy
Janice Wiegman
Allan Lomen
Mary van Ives
la Maé White
Town City
Island Place
L. R. Davidson
Board of Education
M. D. Anderson
Herman Dietrich
Marvin Turley
Vincent Calligan
Keith Rickard
Lawrence Kennnedy
Rolfe
Rolfe High
Marcum
Supt. Anderson
Dr. Lester
John
Chapel
Lester
New Rolfe
Old Rolfe
Department of Life
Janice Wiegman Crowned Queen at State Baseball Tourney
Miss Janice Wiegman representing Rolfe high school won the title of queen at the Iowa state baseball tournament held in Manson last weekend. Mason City high school took overall tournament victory. Wiegman was selected by Rolfe faculty and invited by Manson high school to compete with four other representatives.
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H. C. Wiegman
Manson High School
Janice
Rolfe High Orchestra
Madison
Wis
Janice Wiegman
Charlotte Niberger
Slater
Jean Scharnberg
Everly
Mary Ellen Wilson
Rockwell City
Jean Neilson
Anthon
Miss Wiegman
Rolfe High School
Iowa
Manson
Mason City High School
Wiegman
Rolfe High
Manson High
Erbe
4-H Girls Plan Busy Season as School Ends
Pocahontas county hosts a county wide 4-H girls rally day on June 8 marking summer activities. The program includes installation of officers initiation of honorary members a protest play music contest and song festival with a new leaders recognition ceremony. Clubs across the county comprise about 80 members with 14 leaders and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Courthouse Offices Closed for Decoration Day Observance
All courthouse offices will be closed Monday May 31 in observance of Decoration Day. Notice directed to Roy A Johnson County Auditor.
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Roy A. Johnson
The Ox as a Constant Helper Through Decades
An exploration of the ox in history and daily life, tracing its role from biblical references to 19th century triumphs and American frontier farming. The piece reflects on the ox’s strength, reliability, and economic usefulness in breaking prairie sod, logging, and guiding long journeys, with anecdotes from Mississippi to Louisiana.
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Elisha
Elijah
Luke
Rome
James K. Vardaman
Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Livingstone
Quebec
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
Pacific
New England
Middle States
West
Pocahontas County
W. D. McEwen
Alex
Barker
John Simpson
Ed Brown
Harmon Seeley
A. Malcolm
Park
Louisiana
Lizard
Sisters Marry Brothers in Rolfe Double Wedding
Two Rolfe sisters wed brothers in a May 25 1937 ceremony at St Margaret's Catholic Church. Kathleen Tiernan married Milo Stoner and Dorothy Tiernan married Merle Stoner with families and friends attending a pink white reception at the brides' home. The brides, teachers, and grooms, both farmers, are from Rolfe Oak Park Minn Onamia Minn and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Margaret’s Catholic Church
Rolfe
Misa Kathleen Tiernan
Milo Stoner
Dorothy Tiernan
Merle Stoner
Will Tiernan
Louis Stoner
Oak Park
Minn
D. A. Tewell
Paul Amick
Junior Necles
Donald Sinek
Miss Kathleen
Miss Dorothy
Howard Bruce
Miss Margaret Tiernan
Mrs. Bruce
Miss
Tewell
Rolfe High School
Rurah
Milo
Merle
Onamie
Frank Tiernan
Burdette Woods
Marie Connors
Fort Dodge
P. C. Connors
Emmet
Barnum
Joe Tiernan
Matt Tiernan
Manson
Henry Stoner
John Tiernan
Promising Class Graduates From Rolfe Junior High
Last Friday forenoon a promising class of 26 members graduated from the eighth grade at Rolfe school. The program included a processional, class song, talks on success, poems by Wanda Peer and others, and a valedictory by Rachel Wiegman. Diplomas were presented by Supt. M. D. Anderson.
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Rolfe School
Louise Smith
Clase
Gerald Thompson
Wanda Peer
Jeanette Hauck
Rachel Wiegman
Catherine McIntire
Norma DeWolf
Norma Lee Robinson
Marie White
Poppy Day Urges Veterans to Honor Fallen War Dead
Veterans of World War II urged to observe Poppy Day on Saturday May 29. C B Chapman commander of the Ce cil Cumming post of the American Legion asked Legion members and other veterans to wear memorial poppies. Auxiliary members will sell poppies on Rolfe streets. patrons urged to give liberally.
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C. B. Chapman
Cecil Cumming
American Legion
Comander Chapman
Legion
Rolfe
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illnesses
We express deep appreciation for kindness and friendship shown during our sicknesses this winter and spring. Friends in need are friends indeed and we thank you Mr and Mrs Earl Fisher. Subscribe for The Arrow now.
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Mrs. Earl] Fisher
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Clarence W. Tompkins
N. J. Bixler
R. Davidson
Vacation Bible School
4-H
Queen State
Rolfe Junior High
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