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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1934
Page
4
A political candidate criticizes opponents and urges voters to support him and an independent ticket. He argues campaigns have become ugly, defends his record for agriculture, and notes past election results while urging participation and a vote for his side.
A Laurens Christian Endeavor Society gathering featured Lawrence Bush of Des Moines as principal speaker. He shared experiences on missionary and evangelistic work in Africa, recounting his own missions while a crowd from Rolfe and local members attended.
Local society pages announce meetings and gatherings from November 2 to November 16. Groups include EK Simmons household goods sale, Rolfe Woman's Club, Methodist Young Women, A B L D Club, M E Ladies' Aid, Needle and Thread Club, Trinity Lathern Missionary Society, Delta Del Bridge, Bon Ton Bridge, Y M C A events, E S at Masonic Hall, Presbyterian church supper, Lodge No. 467, American Home Study Club.
Rolfe defeats Pocahontas 20 to 0 as Kober and Shelgren star with long runs and key interceptions. Lanus scores on a 20 yard bobble play, Rickard adds two extra points and saves a late drive with a 30 yard return. Pocahontas struggles against Rolfe defense throughout the game.
About 75 youths from Powhatan Garfield and Des Moines townships gathered at the K of P hall in Rolfe for a Halloween party. The program featured singing led by Virginia White and Mrs Art Vaughn, music, speeches and stunt acts then a play spell. Paul Taff from Town State College Extension spoke on 4-H club work. The hall looked nice and the young people had a fine time.
Rolfe mourns the death of Mrs. Mary Harris longtime pioneer resident who died at her Milwaukee home Burial is set for Friday in Minneapolis She was sister of Mrs John Howe of Rolfe Old timers express regret and an obituary may be published next week
Voters are urged to register and vote early this year in the Fuller building north room near the Ritz theater. Transportation to polls can be arranged by telephoning The Arrow office. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and judges will provide neutral instruction.
A Pocahontas County Rural Letter Carriers and Auxiliary meeting at the Johnson home included a pot-luck supper and social hour. Officers elected: Carriers President Frank Paine Gilmore City, Vice-President Denzil Johnson Rolfe, Secretary-Treasurer George Wieg Pocahontas. Auxiliary President Mrs Frank Paine Gilmore City, Vice-President Mrs George Wieg, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Denzil Johnson Rolfe. Johnson has served as secretary for seven consecutive years.
Final report of Garfield Township Farm Bureau activities for the past year notes a 45 member county organization with a president and officers plus a boys club led by LeRoy Nelson and a girls club led by Mrs H D Brinkman. The group organized January community meetings and supported home projects, clothing lessons, and farm records.
Rolfe High School shifts homecoming events with floodlights on the football field. The homecoming tilt against Gilmore City is set for next Monday at 8 o'clock under new lights, while the traditional homecoming program moves to Friday Nov. 9 featuring the operetta Polished Pebbles. Gilmore City brings a veteran squad aiming to spoil Rolfe's season.
The Democrats of this locality announce a rally at The Ritz Theatre on Friday evening November 2 at 8 15. Rev D A Ray of Auburn Presbyterian minister will deliver the address on the New Deal and general political issues. Rev Day is described as a fluent speaker and the public is welcome. L H Howe local committeeman says this event offers an opportunity to participate.
An anniversary party at the Geo Miller home celebrated Mrs Dick Miller on her 79th birthday and grandson LeRoy Miller's natal day. Forty six guests from Rolfe Manson Plover Havelock and nearby attended with baskets for dinner. Marjorie Anne Buck sang to her grandmother as Mrs Miller left that evening with the Wiese family for a visit near Manson.
Local Methodist church hosts a social evening with personal visiting and an Epworth League program directed by Mrs T D Jones. Wanda Sroufe and Mary Beth Brinkman sing, a two act play discusses youth interest, and Rev Bassett outlines goals for spiritual growth sociability worldwide sharing and redecorating. Circle No 3 serves refreshments and funds go to redecorating.
Melvin Roberts eighteen delivering a morning paper on a Gilmore City route died after his car swerved into a ditch struck a driveway and overturned two miles east and fifty four miles south of Rolfe A pheasant near the scene is noted and companion George Saxby twenty one suffered serious injuries and was taken to Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge by Hunter Ellsworth ambulance
Mrs Ferrand suffered a broken leg and severe bruises while Dr Ferrand endured chest injuries and cuts after a collision on primary No 18 east of Algona involving a Burt driver. Mrs Hanson and relatives were also injured. Mrs Ferrand was hospitalized in Algona. Mr Ferrand transported to Rolfe and later visited by relatives as she rested.
The Garfield Township Unit of the Warm Bureau met Oct 25 at the Christensen home with hosts Bendixen Ryen Behrendsen and Bowers. Karl Chambers led a program of two short plays by Miss Maybelle Ryen students, a vocal by Virgil Ricklefs, an October poem by Jean Behrendsen, and a talk on Business in Farming by Charles E Watts of Pocahontas. Helen Thompson led community singing.
Republicans led by Congressman Fred C. Gilchrist and candidates A. J. Shaw and F. Lovrien tour Pocahontas County on November 4. Stops at Pocahontas Palmer Gilmore City Rolfe Plover Havelock Laurens Varina and Fonda feature speeches and a mass meeting in Fonda to close the campaign.
The Republican County Central Committee page ad misprinted the reading matter under the cuts for supervisor candidates O. F. Young and Clarence Jensen due to an error, as indicated in this issue.
Rolfe football dominated Marathon 27 to 0 as Kober Rickard and Shelgren scored multiple touchdowns. Rolfe’s strong line and quick breaks left Marathon daunted with Rolfe set for two more home schedule games against Gilmore City on Nov 5 and Laurens on Armistice Day Nov 12 at Rolfe.
Glen Ives of Garfield township son of Mr and Mrs Morris Ives was chosen for the plain judging team to represent Iowa State College this fall. Coached by C S Dorchester the team competed in the inter collegiate crops contest at the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City. Ives is a senior in economics at Town State College and formerly a top 4 H Club boy who earned a trip to the International Livestock Exposition. He led Garfield livestock club and has been a member of Ames Men’s Glee Club and the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity.
The Townsend pension meeting in Mrs. W. P. Wheeler’s district held at Mrs. Etta Symes’s home drew a good crowd. Wheeler explained the plan clearly and the group formed a Townsend club with officers elected: President Mrs. B. A. Kerns, Vice president Mrs. C. I. Gunderson, Secretary-treasurer Mrs. Ietta Symes. The next meeting is set for 8 pm Monday November 6 at the B. A. Kerns residence.
Dan Turner and Geo W Patterson toured Pocahontas county in the closing campaign days. Patterson spoke in Rolfe Laurens Fonda and Palmer with small audiences, while Turner addressed Pocahontas Tuesday at 2 pm to about 60 listeners. Judge W C Rateliff spoke in advance of Turner.
Democrats led by Hopley Collins Coyle Fitzgerald Kapseh Peterson Cornwell Fischer Hudek and others held a county wide tour in Pocahontas on Thursday. A loud motorcade roamed from A to Izzard Palmer to Gilmore Rolfe Plover Havelock Laurens Varina Fonda and Pocahontas with two hour delays in Rolfe. Senator Paul Anderson was set to speak at 8 15 p m about state political issues.
Rolfe High School plans a homecoming on November 9 with floodlights unveiled for the football game. A veteran Rolfe team travels to face the home squad in a likely hard fought contest. Local business leaders back the event with 50 attendance prizes to be awarded between halves and at game end to paid admissions and season ticket holders.
Webb's One-Cent Sale in Rolfe opens with strong momentum as four day record challenges are surpassed. Copper-Clad Range demo at Thompson Bros and enameled Majestic Range showing at Symes Hardware attract shoppers. Peterson's Clothes Shop Hauck & Co Sime's Market and others offer apparel bargains and local ads.
Rolfe businesses will close at 10 a m on Monday November 12 to observe Armistice Day. Shoppers are urged to complete trades early and head out for the football game Monday afternoon.
The Busy Birthday Club visited Mrs. Myron Koos in West Bend for a covered dish dinner and social afternoon. Members present included L J Holt G B Eccles Earl Fisher J Gehrt E L A Hansen L A Paulson Maude Ives Lendit Paulson LeRoy Nelson A D Cleal C B E Boyce J C Nelson and T J Sime. Guests were B A Kerns O A Cook Richard Cleal Dorothy Cleal Ivades Cleal Minnie Bees and the meeting elected Mrs LeRoy Nelson as president for the coming year.
A dinner party honored Lois Link on her birthday hosted by Mrs. Merle McAninch. Orange and black decor with tall tapers highlighted a two course menu and games. Guests included Grace and Helen Thompson, Grace McEwen, Fae Pisher, and Frances McIntire.
Voters must choose three county supervisors this year as all three seats are elected at large. Republican candidates Jensen Rude and Young plus one more, and Democrats Hudek Fischer Fitzgerald are running. One seat will be two years, one three, one four. read the ballot and vote for three.
Sunday dinner guests at the D. E. Young home included Mr. and Mrs. Otto Alberts and granddaughter Gloria Jane Reynolds of Pocahontas, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Fisher and daughter Fae, and Myron Manley of Arlington, S. C.
Senior High to stage the operetta Polished Pebbles by Otis M. Carrington on Friday evening November 9 in the high school auditorium. The plot centers on Mrs. O'Brien and her daughters and niece, with Uncle Bob's disguise and critique of their lifestyle shaping the drama.
M Leith president of Pocahontas County Farm Bureau warns farmers may face feed shortages before winter. sheep numbers rise from 2 000 2 500 to over 15 000, cattle also increase. farmers urged to secure rough feed now as southern Iowa buyers seek hay including alfalfa and soybeans. last days saw about 10 carloads sold. limited surplus hay available. sorghum cane fodder sodan grass and fox tail present.
Mr and Mrs Chas Ford and daughter Bethyl from Dunkerton visited Sunday at the home of Mr Ford’s sister Mrs Floyd Elbert and her family.
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