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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1944
Page
3
Havelock reports social and church activities from the week including visits to Fort Dodge and Clarion, Halloween party at Chris Truelson home, a War Chest drive surpassing its quota, and upcoming church events. Local families and clubs share guest lists, church notices, and community service updates amid missing soldier news and hospitality.
Pocahontas reports three fires over the weekend two within ten minutes. A farm seven miles west two miles south and half a mile west of Pocahontas saw 1200 bushels of corn burn with 1000 saved. Cause suspected from a thrown cigarette or match. The Elwood Gilleland residence blaze began when burning rubbish paper blew into grape vines. timely arrival prevented spread to the house. The Flaherty Bros. farm near Rolfe reported a Sunday evening fire at Marvin Bartosh’s farm.
Church events featured a Thursday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Loren Oleson’s home with devotions led by Mrs. D W Stahly and a patriotic program chaired by her. Refreshments were served by a committee including Mrs. Ole son Mrs H H Doolen and Mrs Loren Reid. Dickie Goff celebrated his fourth birthday with games and gifts. Mr and Mrs Dave Dady marked their 25th wedding anniversary at a dinner hosted by their daughters Mrs Jack George and Miss Delma Dady with guests from Fort Leavenworth Varina and Havelock. A group photo session followed at the Dady farm. Other notes include Mrs Franklin Strathman’s Pensacola trip and various social visits and neighborhood moves.
Eugene and Darlene Larsen and others attended a Bode carnival Friday. Mr and Mrs Hans Isacson and sons joined a Rolfe birthday gathering for Mrs A C Isacson. Ed Rinebold Lt Lersch from Davenport visited Victor Madsen. Burton Bonde left for Fort Snelling. Harold Crosson called on John Madsen. Lutheran Ladies Aid met for sewing and bazaar prep. Red Cross sewed at Beryl Dickey’s. Bradgate W S C S visited Rolfe group. Halloween party for Methodist Sunday school beginners and primary grades at the church parlors.
The Progrss club met with Mrs. Fred Benjamin Thursday afternoon. Mrs. George Curry led a lesson on platforms of the principal parties and sketched the candidates for president. Guests included Mrs. Elmer Naeve and Mrs. Earl Olson of Bode. Lunch was served by the hostess.
Sunday worship at 4 pm followed by Sunday School and Junior Youth activities. Church officers encourage attendance at morning services and mention a Tuesday chicken supper by November 7. Fellowship times are noted and a meeting is scheduled at 1 pm.
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