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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
3
Memorial day observances are planned with events at the Havelock school auditorium at 10 o'clock under Legion and auxiliary oversight. Rev. Redmayne of Plover will address the gathering. Veterans and auxiliary will later decorate graves at the cemetery with firing squad and taps to follow.
The daily vacation bible school will open Monday morning at the Methodist church under Rev. Wolcott and teachers. A successful school closed recently at Ware Methodist church. Local residents and visitors, including families from Osceola, Emmetsburg, Rolfe, Dolliver, and Vin ton, are noted in community updates and upcoming local political mention.
Henry Hoffert from Poca hontas repaired the Stiller residence. Families from Varina and nearby towns visited the S. T. Mason and Fred Halder households. Grace Bloomer returned from Iowa City for a hospital recheck. Numerous social visits and events fill the Mallard area pages this week.
Mrs Clarence Pederson hosted the Jolly Dozen at her Ware area home with twelve members and two guests present. Luncheon followed games as part of Thursday afternoon activities. Additional notes include various local visits and gatherings among residents, including Des Moines visitors and area students returning from Jordan and Ayrshire.
Many residents registered and enjoyed tea during the public library open house held through the week and closing Saturday afternoon.
Morris F. Allen of Canton Ohio forced an oncoming car onto the shoulder while passing on a hill crest on Highway 6 east of Grinnell. The driver proved to be Public Safety Commissioner Karl W. Fischer. Fischer hailed Allen down and Allen paid a $5 fine to Justice J. H. Mehlin in Grinnell.
Havelock residents report multiple home upgrades. At the Herman Classen farm a new room and enclosed porch were added. Alva Howery farm buildings are being repainted. The Jess DeVaul residence adds a new hard wood floor cupboards bathroom two porches and a new basement.
The Pocahontas Rendering plant started in its new hollow tile building after a previous fire. The facility measures 86 feet by 48 feet with an 18 foot west wall along the dredge ditch and includes rebuilt or new equipment to replace items damaged by fire. A meeting earlier discussed plans for the year and a May 29 food sale. George Mc Cartan chairs the membership committee. Miss Dorothy Lampe reported on the Ducan convention in Estherville.
American Legion and Auxiliary awards were presented to eighth grade honors at two schools last Wednesday evening. Norma Jean Mick and Jack James received honors at the public school from Judge F. M. Hudson, while Virginia Calligan and John Donohoe were honored at Sacred Heart by E. R. Donohoe. Awards were based on 20 percent each for honor courage scholarship leadership and service for boys and courage companionship character service and scholarship for girls.
Theo McCartan town clerk and H. C. Goodyear attended a swimming pool conference at Ames on May 17 under cooperative sponsorship by Red Grass A A U Iowa State College and the state department of health. The program covered pool operation sanitation safety first aid and competitive swimming.
The second inspection found shelled corn in good condition with all elevator samples sent to the state for test and grading. Harold Bobolz named manager in Pocahontas Lumber's hardware department succeeding J. H. Wessels. Golf results: Pocahontas club lost to Fonda 17 15. Bud Mullen low at 77. Notable visits include Genevieve Forey with relatives. Edine Hudek on vacation. St Mary’s graduation in Remsen and Sacred Heart attendees.
The piece notes a two weeks summer religious school for children of St Margaret's parish to be held in Rolfe on Monday. It lists attendees and related social visits across Pocahontas County including graduations, visits, and family travel. It also discusses poultry disease in a later agricultural section with causes and preventive measures.
The article explains digestive mycosis in chickens and turkeys, noting higher susceptibility in turkeys and heavy losses. Early signs include slight diarrhea and greenish waste, nasal discharge, head throwing, and vent skin inflammation. post mortem shows white patches in the mouth and throat.
A fragmented report notes a free parking lot near businesses in Leon generating interest and traffic relief. Local authorities and residents weigh the impact on commerce and street safety amid a growing push for pedestrian access.
Anamosa farmer Ralph St remains the same planter since 40 years, keeping his fields with a planter that averages about 80 acres of steering a year and has done a steady job of planting this spring.
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