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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1937
Page
6
The State Conservation Commission announced an administrative order closing the pheasant season in 1937 due to inadequate population growth. Surveys show depleted stock from past winters and a wet year, with nesting losses from mowing, flooding, and mower damage.
Officials of General Motors announced Chevrolet led the group with 1,015,000 units sold in 1987, ranking as the corporation’s largest division. A. P. Sloan Jr and W. S. Knudsen praised GM and Chevrolet leadership while noting 1986 and 1987 gains.
A local retailer advertises a one cent sale with limited quantities lasting until Saturday. Shoppers are urged to stock up on items like Rexall remedies and other mess supplies at half regular price while supplies last.
A grass and corn fire spread across about twenty acres northwest of Rolfe, starting Monday noon near Henry Hoeffing's cornfield. Winds drove flames across dry stubble, engulfing fields and scattering embers toward neighboring land. No clear cause or substantial clues found to date, while separate theft reports note numerous fowl losses last week.
Herman Dietrich, former Rolfe high school guard, earns a starting spot for Waldorf College football. He has played nearly every minute in three games this season and delivered standout defense, including a 15 yard sack of the Fort Dodge ball carrier to thwart a potential score.
J O Hosier drove to Town City Saturday to take Mr and Mrs Morris N Ives to a 90th birthday celebration for Mrs Sarah Clearman. Her daughter hosted open house with over 100 guests. En route they called on Dr and Mrs E L Hollis in Marengo and visited Oxford relatives before returning Monday with Mrs Earl Ives. Her mother remains in poor health.
Rolfe school reopened last Monday after a scarlet fever scare with no new cases since the prior week. Nurse Judith Wangberg examined students and those with symptoms were sent to doctors for checks before returning to class. Two substitute teachers cover for ill staff while the theatre and library reopen, and services resumed as usual.
The Conservation commission announced no open season on mink or muskrat statewide. The study showed population conditions changed since the law began. Hunters using dogs or guns for fur bearing animals need a hunting license. selling skins within the state requires no trapping license.
George H. Bush conducts a closing out sale on Friday November 12 at his farm two miles west of Plover. Details appear in his advertisement elsewhere in the issue.
The first in a series of new prelate child development and family relationships training schools began in the county. At the Powhatan-Des Moines gathering on Friday October 28 an outdoor meal featured wieners roasted in an outdoor fireplace. The Garfield-Lake-Roosevelt group met at Mrs J P Hansen's home. Attending leaders from Des Moines and Powhatan included Mrs Sam Nicolson Mrs J D Howe Mrs George Struthers Mrs Geo Majorowicz Mrs J B Lowe Mrs Geo Marine Mrs m Fisher and Mrs Geo Lehnus. In Garfield Lake and Roosevelt leaders present were Mrs J B DeWolf Mrs Earl Ives Mrs Walter Higgins and Mrs J P Hansen.
Armistice Day program set for Thursday morning at 10 o clock in the school auditorium. Local businessmen will close early and stores will close for the day. Supt D P Edwards of Gilmore City will deliver the main address with a brief service at Cecil Cummings tree to follow.
A large crowd is expected in Iowa Stadium as the Hawkeyes face Minnesota in the homecoming clash. Iowa homens hope a tougher battle than anticipated, with stronger tackles to turn the tide, and a capacity 42,500 crowd is anticipated as ticket sales surge.
Walter Heald and Perry Collin show hybrid corn development in a Des Moines Register rotogravure series. The photos explain inbreeding by clipping tassels and guarding ears with a sack to avoid foreign pollen, with shots taken near Des Moines and in Rolfe, Iowa.
J. Russell McIntire attended the licensed embalmers meeting of the North Central Iowa Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association in Algona last Thursday. More than 50 embalmers were present and several prominent speakers spoke.
The DeWolf farm near Rolfe reported 102 bushels per acre at 15 percent moisture for Pioneer 315 in a test of 18 hybrids. DeKalb varieties 421 498 493 601 and Turner 069 followed, with 99 to 98.9 bushels adjusted figures. The county farm bureau sponsors the plot and will publish a full report next year.
Louis Nemecek died at midnight Monday at his home south of Rolfe after ten years of ill health and a series of strokes beginning four years ago. He was 76 last August. Funeral services are set for Thursday morning at the home with Rev. H. A. Sinning officiating. Obituary to follow next week.
Bill Sime was among fans attending the Minnesota versus Notre Dame football game in Minneapolis. He came with friends from Fairmont, Minnesota.
Bert Wood aged 66 died after a year long illness in Maywood Illinois. Born August 25 1871 in Monticello Wisconsin he lived in Plover Nolte Mason City Cedar Rapids and Maywood. Survived by wife May Spear four children two daughters and two sons, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Interment at Clinton Garfield cemetery.
Announcement of plans for the 1938 county rural women's choruses received by Mrs. Ruth Seaton Hicks. Groups of 10 to 60 rural women may enter a district tournament to qualify choruses for the 1938 State Fair. Rolfe Woman's Club sponsors a Library Benefit Supper on Nov 6 at the G G Butler building with a pie drive and a menu of mock chicken sandwiches scalloped potatoes pie pickles and coffee. Serving starts at 5 30.
A 25 member delegation from Pocahontas and Fonda attended the local Odd Fellows lodge meeting last Friday to review Grand Lodge legislation from Des Moines. George D. Hersham of Fonda and Paul H. Shader, assistant Grand secretary, led the principal talks. The session was described as interesting and profitable and enjoyed by attendees.
State highway crews finish snow fence on No 5 from Pomeroy to the county line and Palmer to No 17. Additional fencing on No 44 and along primary roads totals about 25 miles. Secondary roads will gain nearly 85 miles of fence, with almost 5 miles new, as crews continue erecting barriers.
John Pascal of near Pocahontas had a field accident when his corn picker caught fire. The blaze reached the gas tank causing an explosion. A quarter acre of corn burned, and the picker and corn wagon were destroyed.
The postponed meeting will be held this Thursday at noon with Rev. J. O. Wangberg as chairman. Also note Mr and Mrs Ed Boles and family were dinner guests Sunday at the Lawrence Allen home in Mallard.
Leonard W. Kennedy died suddenly Sunday October 31 1987 after a stroke. He fell in the kitchen while preparing milking apparatus, died an hour later at the hospital. Funeral Wednesday at the Rolfe Presbyterian Church with burial at Clinton Garfield Cemetery. He was born July 22 1888 near Rolfe and survived by his wife and four children.
Nicholas Murray Butler argues the total cost of World War I, about 400 billion dollars, could fund homes for families in multiple nations plus libraries and universities. He imagines 2.5 thousand dollar houses, five million dollar libraries per city, and ten million dollar universities, with ongoing 1000 dollar salaries for 125000 teachers and 125000 nurses.
A correction notes that Agnes Simonson received a scholarship and attends Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. The Community Service Division club will meet at Mrs. Emma Amick’s home on Monday evening, November 8.
The Junior class presents It Never Rains Tuesday evening November 16 at 8:00. Cast includes Mabel Rogers Islea Rickless Savannah Winifred Brinkman Henry Rogers Wayne Utterson Norleen Sears Naomi Sroufe Clara Donovan Margery Thompson Walter Donovan Dane Lawson Grace Winning and more. Coach Mrs McDonald leads due to Miss Wilson illness. A California youth comedy about Jimmy Rogers Dorothy Donovan and their families with a Bluff game plot and mistaken romance. Adults 35c children 25c.
Mr and Mrs J C Damborg traveled a week through the Ozarks visiting Eureka Springs and Springfield Missouri seeing Uncle Ma cabin Sammy s Lookout and local backcountry hills. They viewed the National Cemetery in Springfield noting Civil War graves some identified others not. The trip yielded hedge apples or osage oranges as a new feature for Rolfe folks.
H. C. Kauffman’s two pear trees on his farm north of Rolfe produced two bushels of fruit this year. The trees, normally sparing fruit in prior years, thrived in a fine growing year. The pears are large, firm when picked, now ripened with juicy flavor and attractive yellow and rose coloring. The winter killed back the tree tops but did not significantly damage the trees.
Rolfe reports a quiet Hallowe'en with minimal damage. Benches overturned on main street and a few window displays toppled but no glass broken. Chick Sale's specials disturbed and a popcorn stand tipped near the theatre. Mrs Harris has moved to a room in Mrs James Smith’s home residence near Mallard.
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