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Newspaper

Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1948

Page

2

Silver Wedding Observed for Harold and Mrs Jensen

The silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Harold Jensen of near Gilmore was celebrated at the Lutheran church with Rev Bertelsen leading devotions and a program. About 75 relatives from multiple towns attended both the ceremony and a table luncheon, followed by open house at the Jensens home in the evening.

Harold Jensen Near Gilmore Bertelsen Happy Harold Williams Lucile Christensen Janiece Larsen Clarice Nelson Nels Christensen Jesus Magnussen Harry, Larsen Andrew Christen- Pedersen Davenport Iowa City Humboldt Hardy Bede Gilmore Rutland Emmetsburg Rev God Joe Kjeer N.W. Group of Ladies Aid Caroline Madsen A. C. Johnson Marie, Petersen Everett Jensen

Various Civic Groups Schedule Meetings and Socials

Local clubs and societies announce a busy slate of events this week. The Rolfe Woman’s Club meets Friday at 2 pm for an Indian Welfare forum with possible visitor attendance. Dorcas and Legion Auxiliary plan gatherings. farm women host meat cookery lesson. several bridge, social, and Christmas prep events are noted across Des Moines, Roosevelt, and nearby communities with dinners, potlucks, and anniversaries.

D.M.T Des Moines Loren Pease Josephine Lund

Special Farm Bureau Meeting in Pocahontas Tonight

A. H. Turner announces a special annual county Farm Bureau meeting at Pocahontas Public School assembly room from 8 p.m. Kenneth Thatcher IA Farm Bureau secretary will speak. Activities include officer elections resolutions reports 4 H awards, Powhatan Rural Women skit and Sac County male quartet.

A. H. Turner Pocahontas Powhatan Sac County Farm Bureau

Presbyterian Church Service and Canvass Notice

W F Schneck, pastor, announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. A fellowship meeting is set for 6 p.m., with choir practice Thursday afternoon. The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper will be observed this coming Sunday. The annual Every member Canvass is set for November 14.

Presbyterian Church W.F. Schneck

St Pauls Lutheran announces weekly worship and activities

Fred Jacobsen presides over divine worship at 11 a.m. Sunday school and Bible class begin at 10 a.m. The Trinity Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the parish house. Choir practice is Thursday at 8 p m Confirmation class Saturday at 2 06 p m Visitors and strangers are welcome at St Pauls.

ST. Paul’s Fred Jacobsen Trinity Ladies’ Aid St. Paul's

Methodist church notices and events for Gilmore City Fort Dodge

The church lists include service at 11:15 a.m. Sunday worship with 10:15 a.m. school and 7:30 p.m. youth rally in Gilmore City on November 8. Choir practice Thursday at 8 p.m. District meeting at First Methodist Fort Dodge on November 14 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Life with all its glory has been lent to the individual by God.

the Methodist Church V. Bartz Art DeVaul Gilmore City First Methodist

Murder in Midnight: Maria Hendrickson’s Poison Death

Evangelical service notices precede a sensational Crime item about Maria Hendrickson found dead after a late night, with her husband accused of murder. The piece notes she is said to be the first English speaking victim to die by aconitum, the queen poison, and mentions an American Weekly feature.

Maria Hendrickson Maria the Great Chicago Herald

Training School For Chairmen In Pocahontas Event

An officers' training school for all county and township women chairmen will be held Friday November 5 at the Sts Peter and Paul parish hall in Pocahontas. Attendees will learn the work their towns aim to achieve and split into groups for programs with Mrs Harley McLain district committeewoman providing guidance.

Sts. Peter’s and Paul’s Pocahontas Harley McLain

Rolfe Women Attend Sixth District Amvet Auxiliary Meet

Rolfe unit of the Amvet Auxiliary joined the sixth district gathering in Rockwell City on Thursday October 28. Members attending included Mrs. Earl Young Mrs. Harold Carlson Mrs. Muriel Wilson Mrs. Alfred Sanding and others. The Presbyterian church hosted the event led by district president Mrs. Evelyn Lane Renwick. Memorial services were conducted by the Poca hontas group with Mrs. Young Mrs. Stalleup and Mrs. Molyneux participating.

Rolfe Amvet Rockwell City Earl Young Harold Carlson Muriel Wilson Alfred Sanding Emmett Stallcup F. H. Molyneux Harry Thompson Elmer Sanding Verne, Jarvis Maurice Sanden Albert Stoufe Howard Spencer Lee Harmon Presbyterian Church Evelyn Lane Renwick Pocahontas Group Young Stalleup Molyneux

Evelyn Perrin Plays First Concert With Sioux City Symphony

Evelyn Perrin and friend Frances Voss surprised the family and returned to Morningside for her first concert with the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra. Held in Central High School auditorium with guest violinist Stephan Hero, the hall was filled and the performance well received. Buy a Bond each month.

Evelyn Perrin Frances Voss Evelyn Perrins Morningside Sioux City Symphony Orchestra Central High School Stephan Hero

Local clubs host Halloween themed gatherings and lessons

Progress Club met with Caroline Madsen Friday afternoon with fifteen members. Mildred Madsen joined as new member. Edna Marchant spoke on agriculture. Guests included Marie Petersen Arthur Petersen Jr. Norland Isaacson. Lunch served. The Lucky Thirteen club met with Mrs Jolliffe for 500. high score won by H Olson, second by G Hemerson, low by V Burris, trick prize to Knutson. Lutheran Ladies Aid met with Mrs Isacson. devotions led by Rev. Bertelsen. lunch served. Mr and Mrs Dayton entertained their Sunday school class. nine kids attended in costume. Mr and Mrs Will Brown visited Miss Tillie Hanson and went to L F Peterson home. Mr and Mrs Dale Mangusson and Willie Naeve hosted dinner guests. Walter Easley from Minneapolis visited Warren Easley. Glenn Dailey and children visited John Krischel. W.S.C.S. bazaar postponed to Friday.

Progress Club Bradgate Caroline Madsen Mildred Madsen Edna Marchant Marie Petersen Arthur Petersen, Jr Norland Isaacson Lucky Thirteen Club Darwin Jolliffe H. C. Olson Gordon Hemerson Virgil Burris Harley Knutson Donald Brandhay Jolliffe Lutheran Ladies Aid Hans Isacson A. C. Johnson Fred Benjamin Bertelsen M. C. Kinseth B. Jacobs Roger Isacson Dewey Lanning Henry €. Olson Kenneth Dayton Dayton Will Brown Tillie Hans L. F. Peterson Rolfe Dale Mangusson Garvin Minn Willie Naeve Walter Easley Minneapolis Warren Easley Glenn Dailey John Krischel

Bradgate Methodist Church Announcements

Worship at 10 a.m. Church school at 11 a.m. Superintendent E M Zeman. Bazaar Friday with lunches and auction sale that evening. Official board meets November 7 at 7 30 p m Youth Rally November 8 7 30 p m at Gilmore City Movies of last summer camps. Methodist Advance District meetings Dodge November 14 2 36 p m. Jesus teaches gifts from God.

Bradgate W. Bartz E. M. Zeman W.S.G.S. Bazaar Gilmore City Methodist First Methodist

ISU Teachers College Chooses Molyneux For A Capella Choir

Miss Phyllis Molyneux, a student at Iowa State Teachers college, is chosen to sing in the A Capella Choir of 65 voices representing the college on broadcasts and tours. She also sings in the college chorus and chapel choir. Clarion’s volunteer fire department answered four alarms in one afternoon just after Fire Prevention Week.

Phyllis Molyneux Iowa State Teachers College Molyneux Clarion

4-H Officers Training School Set In Havelock

The annual 4-H officers training school will be held Saturday November 6 at Havelock public school. Registration starts 9 45 a m and sessions run to about 4 30 p m A lunch fee applies. County officers and specialists lead the program with input from district officers.

Havelock Fort Dodge Arlys Halligan Gerald Kerns

Rolfe Club Receives Honor at District Federated Clubs Meet

The Rolfe Tuesday club earned honorable mention in the program competition at the sixth district Federated Women’s Clubs meeting in Denison on October 29. Committee chair N J Bixler led a yearlong study themed Let Us Then Be Up and Doing. Sixty eight clubs entered. A massed chorus of over 100 voices directed by Mrs Meyers highlighted the convention.

C. J. Morrison Iowa Jennie Bowen C. J. White T. S. Clark Rolfe Federated Women’s Clubs Denison N. J. Bixler Stephanie Meyers D.m-T. School J. EB. Hynds Pocahontas County Mesdames Hynds Otis Cook Joe Lehman Libbie MacVey C.D, Ogien O. B Olerich Slattenow Pocahontas Jacobson

Appreciation Note From County Auditor Candidate Pavik

Marie Pavik thanks supporters and courtesies extended during her campaign for county auditor. She expresses gratitude for backing received from her community and colleagues.

Marie Pavik Bhs Ation

Card of Thanks from Verna Maxwell

Verna Maxwell thanks friends for cards letters and flowers during her hospital stay. Her note expresses appreciation for the kindness shown. Corn remains the top U.S. grain crop covering about a quarter of planted acres.

Lutheran’ Hospital E. W. Kerns W.S.C.S Plover Methodist Church W. Kerns Verna' Maxwell

Lumber and coal freight update from Hee Haw area

The report notes an eased coal situation due to mild weather while warning that conditions can tighten again. It mentions unloading a fir lumber car and a freight cost near 1100 dollars, plus arrivals of Leatherwood Kentucky Egg Coal and Minois Stoker cars.

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