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Newspaper

Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1936

Page

5

Twin Lakes conference race shaping up after tied standings

In the Twin Lakes Conference Lake City Rolfe and Laurens share first place while Lake City has clinched a finish. The pivotal Rolfe Laurens clash on November 1 or 11 will decide the conference title and county honors. Gilmore City fights remain on the schedule with key players Winters Rickard and Dietrich highlighted in a high kickoff battle and later events set for the week.

Twin Lakes Connee I Laurens Twin Rife Gilmore City Gilmore Winters Fleet Gilmore Marine Shelgren Rolfe Cornwell Gough Geand Rolfe Wis Rickard Duanus Threugh Ther Tuuelidosen Toadeth Thieter Ben Faatvas Randolfson Efor Ipeuts West Loalfe Togehdown Dietrich Hal Gees

Leo Hart Dies Sudden At Home West Of Rolfe

Leo Hart, 11, died suddenly Sunday night at his Rolfe area home after contracting blood poisoning in one arm and pneumonia. A doctor and nurse attempted treatment, but he did not recover. He leaves a wife and seven children. Funeral services were held at St Margaret's church Wednesday morning.

Leo Hart Rolfe Hart St. Margaret’'s

Missionary Society Program at Mrs Vaughn Home

The M I church missionary societies meet at Mrs C Vaughn's home on November bi. The program includes Devotions by Mrs WOR Rogers Citizenship by Mrs Hepsy Forsythe Stewardship by Mrs Day Study book chapter 1 by Mrs He P Brink Introduction of Negro spirituals by Mrs G22 falter.

Missionary Societies M. I. Church C. Vaughn Wor. Rogers Hepsy Forsythe He P. Brink Falter

Old Officers Win in Pocahontas County

In Pocahontas County the incumbent officials retained power as vote totals favored them. Verge Peterson won reelection as recorder by a wide margin. Jeannette Berry beat Martin Alexander. Wither Kapseh defeated Tutner Thompson for sheriff. Roy Neville lost to Young in Swan Lake. Roosevelt carried the county by 208. Gilchrist won county for the opposition. statewide results showed mixed outcomes with Kraschel and Wilson contesting the governorship and lieutenant governor results pending.

Caecahontas Miss Verge Peterson Recorder ASOD Jeannette Berry Martin Alexander Berry Withert Kapseh Tutner Thompson Rolfe Kapseh Roy Neville Board of Supervisors Swan Lake Young Toth President Roosevelt Gilchrist Vionipsen Nnw Iweasehel Wilson Kraschel Vern Marshalls Kragelicl

Clinton Votes Reflect Mixed Results in Local Precinct

In Clinton township a heavy turnout produced about 600 votes with 80 cast by absent ballot while four absent ballots were rejected. Roosevelt carried the precinct for president by 20 votes though Wilson and Gilchrist also showed strength. Thompson led for representative by 207, winning sheriff by 123. Will Kelly won justice of the peace and Bred Witt was elected constable.

Clinton Township Roosevelt Plis Hoosevelt Wilson Hado Gilchrist Murray Thompson Petting Aid Thompson Sherriff Will Kelly Witt Constable

Garfield Farm Burra Meeting Change Noted

The Garfield Farm Burra planned Nev yo meeting is postponed due to mission week observed by Rolfe churches. Garfield township members and adjoining towns are advised to note the new date. Mrs Gollie Robinson Jones relocates to rooms near the State Savings Bank, closer to her beauty parlor work.

Garfield Farm Burra Rolfe A. A. Brinkman Garfield Township Aepear Gollie Robinson Jones Fly of the State Savings Bank

Armistice Day Program at Roler High Auditorium

Armistice Day program held at Roler High Auditorium at 10 A M on November 11 1936 featured an assembly call by Keith Rickard processional by Miss Smith Janice Wieeman invocation by Legion chaplain reading Through the War With War Music by Robert Obrecht Red Cross nurse Marypery Thompsons Boys Glee Club male quartet including Billy McIntire Keith Rickard Jack George Herman Dietrick duet Mary Graves and Keith Rickard solo Bernard McKen hay reading Janice Wieeman addresses by Judge F C Davidson and Senator A J Shaw with song America and audience participation Regressional by Miss Smith Janice Wieeman all in attendance

Keith Rickard Miss Smith Janice Wieeman Legion Reader Robert Obrecht Red Cross Marypery Thompsons Boys’ Glee Club Billy McIntire Jack George Herman Dietrick Mary Graves Bernard McKenhay Reading Janice Wiewman F.C. Davidson A. J. Shaw America Janice Janice Wiegman

Promotion Club Hears Tap Dancing At Meeting

The Promotion Club met Thursday with George Shors chairing replacing Mrs. Cora Ivey. Members discussed finances, trade extension plans, and fundraiser activity as tap dancing entertainers Toots and Boots impressed, with Estelyn Roberts leading a skit. Dr. Lester Leserman named chairman for the February meeting.

George Shors Cora Ivey Trade Extension Department Treasury B.A. Peterson Bud Hanek Bou Peters Mer Me- Aniuch Jon O. Wanebere Toognud George Shows Grant Seleck Committee Atthistiee Cay Main Paki Davidson Mauneesburg AL de Shaw Pocahontas Co OW. Siefkin The Minute Men Boots Ele Hollywood Booking Agency Toots Boots Suede Deversen Mary von Tees Mangeer Estelyn Roberts Lester Leserman

White Elephant Sale Planned for Saturday

Members of the Tuesday club plan a white elephant sale Saturday at noon at a location to be announced. Contributions of clothing shoes and useful items should be given to committee members Mrs. B S Bryson Mrs C D Morrison Mrs G A Everson or Mrs O B Fuller Jr by Saturday afternoon if possible to help raise funds for community projects.

Kegin B.S. Bryson C. d. Morrison G. A. Everson O. B. Fuller Jr

Smith Child Passes Away After Illness

Marvin Lee Smith two years old died Sunday November 1 1986 at Mercy hospital Fort Dodge after illness. He was son of Ernest M. and Bertha Smith and survived by mother eight siblings. Funeral held at Wolfe Methodist Church with Rev Tompkins. music by Mrs Michalek Mrs Dehu on. burial Clinton-Garfield Cemetery. Clara Dawson to Sions City for business school.

Marvin Lee Smith Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge Marvin Lee Ernest M Bertha Smith Wolfe Methodist Church Res C. We. Tompkins Art Michalek Grant Dehu Alta Hewlett Clinton-Garfield Cemetery

Big Community Meeting in Rolfe on November 12

A countywide plan to form planning boards and unite local groups is set for Rolfe High School auditorium. A. Winterstein will discuss community cooperation with charts on organization life and economic life and how to act together.

Rolfe Iowa Dro WL A. Winterstein Pocahontas County Rolfe School J. O. Wangberg P. Huber D. M HA. Sinning M. BD. Anderson C. W. Siefkin

Junior Class Play Friday November 13 at school auditorium

The junior class presents Oh Professor a fare three acts at the bien school auditorium Friday evening. Cast includes Aristotle-Reber Shekeren Estelyn Roberts Jake Otto Mabel Clemens Bertha Arlene Peterson Belle Mary Jane Hunter and others. Tickets are 25 cents with a violin solo by Miss Sicihy. The play is presented through special arrangement with Dramate Publishing Co Chicago.

A Fares Ware Che Bien the East Sicihy Cosi Aristotle Reber Shekeren Kathryn Kavanaugh Dramate Publishing Co Chicago

Rostewall girl earns Iowa 4-H honor for records

Miss Marie Hosier of Rostewall wins statewide 4-H record book contest for best six year record book and project records earning a national trip to Chicago for the A club congress. Miss Winifred Brinkman of Rolfe gets honorable mention for nutrition record. Sixty-nine counties sent 160 contestants competing for ten awards. Hosier has held multiple 4-H offices and led Gar fields Go Getters club.

Marie Hosier Rostewall Chicago Deca Iowa Hosier Ruth Seaton Hicks Winifred Brinkman Rolfe Garfield Go

NineYearOld Girl Burned In Home Fire Incident

Firefighters responded Thursday evening to the Ernest Cox Jr home where a wash house fire started after a gasoline spill. Vivian Cox about nine years old, burned when clothing saturated with flammable liquid caught fire after a dropped match. She remains bedridden as the interior suffered heavy charring. Harviss I. Thomas traveled from Ames to visit family and planned to return with his mother Mrs. A. C.Thomas and Beverly Grant for a short visit.

Ernest Cox Jr Vivian Cox Lita

TAN MEETING AT POCAHONTAS NOV 12

Citizens invited to a Pocahontas town tax meeting November 12 at 7 30 p m in the courthouse. Joe L Long of the Town Taxpayers association will outline plans to control public expenditures and local tax policy with state guidance. Former Senator H S Van Alstine helps organize and promote county affiliation with the Iowa state taxpayers association to cut costs and avoid new taxes.

Avery Court House Oat Pocahontas Joe L. Long Town Taxpayers’ Association State Taxpayers’ Association Iowa H. S. van Alstine Eighth Congressional District Oe Long Pocahontas State Association Nebraska County Taxpayers’ Association Pocahontas County

Preaching Mission Seeks Deepened American Religion Port Dodge

The preaching revival last week drew hundreds in Port Dodge as leaders urged deepening religious life in America. The Port Dodge chamber president led a meeting advocating Christian renewal and eight days of joint church services beginning the 22nd at 7 30 each evening with bells summoning prayer and a program to be announced.

Port Dodge Vaen America Chamber of Commerce Lfe of America Gish Angeles

Pin OCs Hold Halloween Brid Party Initiating New Candidates

Mr and Mrs J T Grant hosted a Friday evening October 30 party for the Pin OCs and their guests reveling in Halloween decor. New candidates Grant Peterson Damborg and Hunter were introduced and playful initiation stunts entertained guests.

J.T. Grant Pin Ocs PR. Grant B.A. Peterson J. C. Damborg R. G. Hunter Mesdames Glyde Brinkman J.C. Damborp W. Sietkin Winifred Brinkman Eloise Brinkman Mary Jane Hunter Lu May White Janice Wiegman Charles Bowen Morris Webb Randall Melson Dr. Siefkin

Weather Turns Cold After Rain and Ice Threat

The report notes rain Sunday and Monday with dry ground then freezing by Tuesday morning. Wind shifted to the northwest and an ice formation of about half an inch occurred, freezing the ground a quarter to half an inch deep. Readers are urged to see their coal dealer and subscribe to The Arrow.

Woman's Club Hosts Pine Grove Anniversary Event

The Rolfe Woman's Club marked its 20th anniversary with a teatime gathering at Mrs al bk's home on Friday afternoon. Members from the Study, Tuesday, and other clubs, plus the Federated Humboldt County figure, spoke on library funding, wartime and peace topics, and civic projects. A program of readings and musical selections followed, with refreshments served and a call for greater club collaboration.

Rolfe Waorcarvs Club Ce al Bk J. Gunderson Ose Woman's Club Rolfe Baba A. Wirkins Study Club Mosdames J. 1 Coo FL ¢Eligieus Hlumboldt Loren Pease Mut Flessine Rowen E. A. Wiha Mpa Mirvron Broce J. Co Nelson Legion Ausiliary TV. di Riley Sereed Igs Wisi

Presbyterian Supper and Bazaar Wednesday Evening

The Presbyterian women host their annual fall dinner and bazaar at the church after a big football game. Supper from 4:30 p.m. until sold out features chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, Harvard beets, cabbage slaw, pickles, rolls, butter, pie, and coffee. The Ladies invite all to attend.

Excession Society Rote Presbyterian Eh Phe Aia Rolfe Anany Haa Harvard

Worth While Club Note Des Moines Township Meeting

The Des Moines Township club met Saturday at noon on October 10 at the home of Mrs Thomas Uigepes. Few members attended. Wilna Struthers spoke on the importance of color, and Mrs Thomas Diggs served pheasants tasting. Officers elected: President Mildred Kilbourn, Vice President Wilna Struthers, Secretary Treasurer era Smith, Reporter and Historian KE Truelson. Lunch was provided by the host. The next meeting will be at the Struthers home in November.

Des Moines JEL Club Sirs Thomas Uigepes Johnson Mldred Kilbourn Wilna Struthers Era Smith KE. Truelson Thomas Diggs Wilna Lease Struthers

Woman's Club to Meet at Minnie Jarvis Home

The November meeting of the Woman's Club will be held at the home of Mrs. Minnie Jarvis. The Dramatic Club will present a one act play Between Trains with a cast including Mrs. Flaherty and Mrs. Hepsy Forsyne.

Wood Otto Charles Otte Agsi Minnie Jarvis Aete Flaherty B.A Monhberry Waeaee Hepsy Forsyne Gloria W. H. Heowyane Annie Jean Pol Nek the Commurtrans

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Herens Rolfe IX Grou Phe Gites RL Winters Peney Ind Tricky Ranminir Heen Itil Taylor Lank Connec i ' Hom Bkinder Nis Tay M. C Bridge Wilna Helle Strathers Tuead Whitt Elephant Sale M. EL Mrs Dersity Karl Day Carl Wabner Garfield Missionary Society Program Clinton Roler High Smith Ruth Loraine Dawson Margaret Pollock Clara Dawson Sions City TAN PE. O's Pine Entertauin Gent Womans Club
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