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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1930
Page
5
Local notices list meetings and observances including Memorial Day events at Dora and Rolfe, 4-H Rally Day, Pythian Sisters hall open, Primary Day getoutthevote, Golf at GarMac Lodge, Methodist and Lutheran meetings, American Legion unit gathering, Farm Bureau tours, University Women picnic, and WCTU meeting with hostesses. Dates span May through June with note correcting June 19 farm tour start time.
Readers note a compiled roster of graduates or seniors including Isabelle Amick Halleck Brinkman Edward Rudolfson Irene Calligan Ronald Carroll Mary Cornwell Vincent Crahan Harriett Damborg Chester Deegan Evelyn Ferdan Cecil Hocking Leon Hildreth Donald Hughes Helen Kauffman Helmer Kaiser Mary Melson Goldia Mishler Doris Macvey Catherine Nacke Erma Pavey Elaine Quinsland Norman Siefkin James Sage George Spence Dorothy Tiernan Leo Tiernan Ellen Telfer Doris White.
The community in Rolfe observes Memorial Day with a program at 2:00 p.m. at the Ming Memorial Tree on Main Street. George Murray of Sheldon will deliver the oration and present a remarks. Stores close at noon for the holiday as Rolfe marks a day to honor friends and memories.
Voters met in the American room at the courthouse on Tuesday evening May 27 to approve a schedule for the county junior league. Attendees included Toulis Pocahontas Elmer Laurens Al Schwartz Pat Harry Kelly Fonda Guy Butler and others. The complete schedule lists Fonda at Rolfe on June 3 Pocahontas at Ontas on June 10 Laurens at Rolfe on June 17 Palmer at Rolfe on June 24.
The May 25 1930 marriage of 8ter Kauffman to a Mason City man’s bride is recorded at the Methodist parsonage Clear Lake Iowa. The groom son of F Kauffman grew up in Webster City and manages the A P Company store there after earlier work in Mason City. The notice expresses wishes for a happy married life.
The Rolfe high school auditorium hosted the Class of 1980 in caps and gowns for a full-capacity ceremony. Dr. Edward Steiner of Grinnell College gave the main address, praised for wit and insight, as the class honored graduates from eighth grade and announced honor students Mary Melson Harriett Dam borg and Catherine Nacke.
The Rolfe Woman's club luncheon takes place at Mrs. C. L. Gunderson's home on Thursday June 5. Plates cost seventy five cents and reservations go to secretary Mrs. E. S. Colebaugh by Monday June 2.
Reports note that certain ant colonies in captivity have survived to fifteen years. Observers highlight colonies that endured long-term confinement and maintained activity across a decade and a half.
Charles Gordon Siefkin of Rolfe, a Rhodes scholar, will not return to Iowa State University next fall. He plans a European tour starting in August after a Des Moines camp, visiting France Germany and England. Siefkin is the second Rolfe Rhodes winner in ten years, matching Virgil Hancher, both Iowa graduates and Sigma Nu members. He previously led campus organizations and earned Phi Beta Kappa with ROTC cadet duties.
Sarah Ann Kehl born January 7 1848 in Joe Davis County Illinois died May 25 1980 at Pocahontas Iowa aged 82 5 18. Widow of Charles C Chesterman survived by two daughters three grandchildren and three half brothers funeral held at McIntire Rolfe with Rev J P Lester interment Clinton Garfield cemetery. Relatives from Illinois Fort Dodge Pocahontas and Gilmore City attended.
Cecil Cumming Post No. 25 of the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary will host a joint county meeting and entertainment on Thursday June 5 at 8 00 p m at the Knights of Pythias hall in Rolfe Iowa. All service men and auxiliary members of Pocahontas county are invited to attend.
The Atchison Globe quotes Owen Young declaring that wealth shapes world sentiment and explains why a column on the topic is timely. The remark frames the global balance as the core of current international relations.
Miss Melba Waldt oversaw a successful closing afternoon for Rolfe’s first major cooking school. Prizes were awarded to attendees including Mrs. L. R. Davidson and Mrs. J. F. Nelson, with additional honors for cake baking won by Mrs. Ernest Vaughn and Mrs. J. H. Lighter.
The State Board of Conservation and Laurens Community Club reported a unanimous vote to authorize a Rush Lake park after two members viewed the site. Captain W E G Saunders led inspections and pursues a statewide secretary of state bid. Abstracts to the Attorney General await survey and deed transfer.
Mrs. Margaret Echlin and her daughter Margaret will graduate from the State University of Iowa this June. Mrs. Echlin earns an M A in religion with a child welfare minor, thirty years after her B A in the same major. Miss Echlin obtains a B A in religion and both are Phi Beta Kappa members.
A labor ethic quote emphasizes that the best work comes from individuals whose conscience prevents them from producing inferior labor. It reflects a standard of pride in craftsmanship and personal accountability.
A group of Rolfe residents and Iowa Anti-Saloon League leaders stage The Murder Trial of Frank Lloyd at the Methodist church on Wednesday evening June 4. A model courtroom will illustrate prohibition enforcement as Edward Rudolfson plays the defendant in a case drawn from an actual Iowa court.
Ralph Showers and Miss Alice Sroufe were wed at the Methodist church in Des Moines on Wednesday May 21 1930. Both grew up in Rolfe and are graduates of the local high school. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Sroufe and a young lady of charm. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs B F Showe and recently began a new job in Des Moines after a short promotion in Webb's drug store. The couple plan to reside in Des Moines with hopes for a happy life ahead.
A L D club held a one o'clock luncheon at Mrs B A Kerns home on Tuesday. Arlene Cook and Stella Mae Brinkman served as waitresses. A program followed with E S Colebaugh speaking on The Life and Works of E Stanley Jones. New officers elected: President H D Brinkman Vice President William Matteson Secretary Qus Cook Treasurer A V Graeber. Mrs Mary Wheeler received a linen shower. R E Houck of Plover attended as guest.
The county organization of the Farmers' Union plans a county wide tour with a band and outside speakers at various stopping points. Stops are hoped in every town, with further announcements in The Arrow next week.
Senator Fred C. Gilchrist draws strong home front support in Iowa's Tenth District. Reports say he delivers frequent speeches, with county volunteers distributing posters, while voters praise his farmer and laborer oriented record and oppose the last legislature salary increase.
Representatives of the local Farm Bureau units met at Plover to organize a northeast county farm tour set for Thursday June 19. The itinerary opens at the Harry Spencer farm near Rolfe at 10 a.m. with dairy topics, then moves to Arthur Vaughn’s for poultry practice demonstrations, a noon picnic and dinner at Plover school grounds, then visits George Arnold’s beef cattle and hogs operation and ends at B. B. Hubbell’s for modern farm equipment demonstrations led by organizer A L Roberts Byron Lathrop Wade De Mill and C E Miller.
A Republican caucus at L. W. Kennedy's office drew light attendance. G. G. Butler was named chairman and R. J. Kent secretary. A committee named delegates for the primary including J. B. Kent, Chas. B. Bowen, F. B. Chariton, and several listed women. filings for committeeman and committeewoman had already been made.
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