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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1945
Page
2
Pastor W. F. Schneck leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11. Choir practice Thursday 8:30 p.m. Women's Association meets Wednesday afternoon June 6. Fort Dodge Presbytery will meet to elevate Memorial Mission Chapel into a church. Children's day observed on June 10.
Emery J. Petersen, pastor, reports Sunday school and Bible class at 10 15 am with no worship service on June 3. Daily Vacation Bible School begins June 4 at 8 20 am meeting at DMT school house.
Reverend C R Buckwalter leads Sunday school at 10:75 a.m. morning worship at 11:15 a.m. youth fellowship at 6:39 p.m. women’s society circles meet Wednesday afternoon June 6.
Iowa state health department reports the first third of the year records more gains than losses across 11 representative communicable diseases. Diphtheria measles meningitis and scarlet fever declined while chickenpox and undulant fever rose and gonorrhea jumped from 562 to 9388 cases.
A wartime statement by Secretary Claude R. Wickard urges farmers to buy bonds in the Seventh War Loan. He argues rural Americans can fund the war, build postwar reserves, and strengthen the nation, noting farmers hold substantial funds ready for investment.
The initial cover spray for apple pear plum and cherry trees should occur about two weeks after calyx or petal fall. It protects against cooling moth and apple scab and helps control brown rot on plums and cherry leaf spot. Use specified mixtures per 50 gallons water or per gallon accordingly.
Walter L. Stewart of Des Moines was reelected to the presidency of the University of Iowa alumni association for 1945-46. Dr Sumner B Chase of Fort Dodge and Walker D Hanna of Burlington were named vice presidents with four new Iowa district directors Craven Shuttleworth Cedar Rapids Ruth Hollingshead Albia Ward Barnes Eagle Grove and Byron Sifford Sioux City chosen by mail ballot of alumni.
Farmers are urged as a patriotic duty to support Pacific front objectives by buying war bonds and increasing food production. The appeal says 7th War Loan bonds fund equipment, repairs, and farming education, creating reserves to safeguard the future and prevent inflation.
Six 4 H club members in Pocahontas county will study nitrogen on corn using ammonium sulfate on 200 hills across two fields with different management. Side dress at V20 lb acre in furrows will occur when corn is 3 to 6 inches tall. Harvest in fall will yield moisture- tested data to compare plots with legume history versus none.
County extension director Max O. Naylor endorses smother crops for large areas to kill weeds with soybeans among effective options. Extension plant pathologist E P Sylvester notes multiple seasons may be needed for full control, while careful spring plowing, frequent cultivation, and firm seedbeds improve results.
The University of Iowa announces the 25th year of its theater anniversary season for summer 1945. Professor E C Mabie completes 25 years as head of the department of speech and dramatic art. Opening production is Lt Robert Andersons Come Marching Home, prize play from the army navy overseas division contest, to be staged in late June on any stage.
The American Weekly profile features Fannie Hurst discussing a beloved mother in a new film story. The piece appears in the June 3 Chicago Herald American issue.
A note expresses gratitude to relatives neighbors and friends for hospital letters and cards during illness in Rochester Minnesota and for farm plowing assistance. Ernest Hanisch thanks all for the kindness and support.
We express gratitude to all who helped during illness and after his passing including those who sent flowers and offered sympathy. Signed by Mrs. Anna Klein, Albert Witt, Mrs. Minnie Parks, John Witt, and Fred Witt.
The Struthers family expresses thanks to the American Legion Auxiliary United Service Women of America and many friends for their support after the death of Lt. Ellis L. Struthers killed on Luzon March 20. Beneficiaries include Leslie Struthers Betty Ann Flaherty Leo Flaherty family Melvin Kirchner family Jennie Evans.
Mr and Mrs Earl Sanders express gratitude for kindness shown after the death of their baby. The note thanks those who offered sympathy and support during their time of loss.
Lathrop Produce informs customers the current building has been sold and a move is planned for June 1 to the Fuller building north of the post office.
For sale sodium chlorate weed control products with fundable purchase price. Contact county weed commissioner for details. Viewing Fridays afternoon at the county yard in Pocahontas.
HeeHaw News promotes weatherproof hog feeders and mineral feeders, a water tank for farms, and an 8 ft round stock tank ready for delivery. It touts concrete feeding floors, Lehigh Portland Cement, and DIY private sewerage systems, urging farmers to improve gates, taxes, and home conveniences.
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