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Newspaper

Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1935

Page

4

Rolfe Notes Celebrate Wax Fourth Wedding Anniversary

Rolfe residents join in a dinner honoring Mr and Mrs John Wax on their fourth wedding anniversary. Guests include the Kerns and Leona Hamilton with Miss Marie Rven. Janice Wiegman travels to Ames with Mrs Brinkman and Mary Beth, then stays with relatives.

Will Ralph Robert Rodman Rolfe Paul Kerns Plover Leona Hamilton Marie Rven John Wax Mgr Wax Janice Wiegman D. Brinkman Jas Sage Ventura Iowa A. A. Firkins W. H. Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan’s Johnson Nadine Albaugh Mallard Louis Schonberger Delores Albaugh Paul Ferguson Marie Ryen Mrs. Wax George Alvin Correy Fort Dodge QO. J. Cruickshank Anna DeWolf Savannah W. S J. FE. DeWolf F. E. Fuller Heron Lake Minn Henry Everson Avoca S. D F. C. DeWolf M. T. Blessing Paul Earl E. W. Kerns Sioux City Wilbur Justice Laurens Claude Miller Emma Fisher West Bend Marilyn Omaha George Ande Ruth Olmsted Wm. Goodchild Curlew

Armistice Day Game Set at Laurens With Strong Squad

Laurens prepares for the Armistice Day clash against Rolfe as a robust Twin Lakes Conference contender led by seven veterans and star halfback Wedgebury. A win could clinch Pocahontas county title for R. H. S. gridsters amid earlier loss to Pocahontas.

Laurens Wedgebury Pocahontas Rolfe Twin Lakes

D M T Highlights Music News And Senior Pins

Shirley and Virgil Heathman join the starting piano class and Dorothy Vote Lucille Struthers reach the required standard. D M T girls basketball 1935 36 first team Bates Vaughn Nielsen Vaughn Kilbourne Kilbourne substitutes Spencer Kauffman Boyd Jennings captain pending selection. Seniors pins awarded Oct 15. Sophomore English mechanics unit theme writing compared Before After.

Shirley Virgil Heathman Dorothy Vote Lucille Struthers D.M.T Bates D. Vaughn M. Nielsen V. Vaughn F. Kilbourne M. Kilbourne Maxene Spencer Henrietta Kauffman Mildred Boyd Marjorie Jennings

Buchanan Store birthday party draws two hundred guests

The Plover community notes a large birthday gathering at the Buchanan Store hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Buchanan. Attendees include neighbors from Rolfe, Mallard, West Bend and surrounding areas. Several local residents travel for visits, funerals, and church events as the region remains active.

Barcelona Jail Escape Triggers Director Resignation

After 59 prisoners fled through Barcelona sewers, the prison director resigned under pressure. Local authorities launched reviews and security measures to prevent further escapes and reinforce perimeter controls at the facility.

Barcelona Spain

Local residents visit relatives and attend services

Lester Prine visits in the Chas Otto home while Marion Ham and Leota visit the Edgar Jacobson family in Ottosen. Eugene Lillegarde from Missouri calls on relatives and friends. his family stays in Rolfe with Henry Hudson. The American Legion Auxiliary plans a meeting at I M McKim’s on Friday with Mary McKim assisting.

Lester Prine Fort Dodge Chas Otto Marion Ham Leota Edgar Jacobson L. A. Firkins Ottosen Eugene Lillegarde Missouri Frank Fitzgerald L. E. Thompson H. Fitzgerald F. P. DeVaul George Steinbron Mallard W. J. Johnson West

Plover Presbyterian Church Notes Rev Walter Rothwell

Sunday services listed for Plover church include morning worship Sunday School and Bible Study Class with a Tuesday time. The Bible Study for Tuesday November 12 covers II Thessalonians 1 1 12 and a conference for older boys and girls is set at Rolfe Presbyterian church on Friday November 15 for college and high school age groups and leaders.

Presbyterian Church Rolfe

Plover Methodist Church Notes Rev McNulty Services

Plover Methodist Church lists Rev. TC McNulty as minister. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Epworth League 6:45 p.m. Evening Service 7:45 p.m. Next Sunday geog secular services at set hours. Monday Epworth League booth festival at Mallard starting 7:00 p.m. Geduneh served. Bring fruits and vegetables. Thursday next week prayer meeting and Bible study start at 8:00 p.m.

Plover Methodist Church TC. McNulty Epworth League Mallard

Mrs Thompson Dies After Long Illness

Mrs L Ed Thompson passed away at her home Saturday evening after a illness lasting several months. Her husband died suddenly last March, and her family cared for her during her illness with help from her daughter Mrs G Fred Groves and son M O Thompson of Des Moines. Community reaction was quiet and solemn with local friends aiding in care. See obituary elsewhere.

M. O. Thompson Des Moines Latt Mallard BE. V. Layton Rolfe Florence Stearns Thompson

Plover School Notes Highlight Grades and Activities

First and second graders held a Halloween party. Second graders earning gold stars in spelling include Jack Pringle Lois Emory Elliott Young Carel McKim Eddie Hubbell Dorcas Stearns Donald Jol liffe Jay Bush Gay Stover Eileen Henderson Dean Beneke David McKim Dick Fisher. Sixth graders listed for 100 in spelling are John Baade Marjorie Joens Nellie Wilson Helen Beneke Wava Emory Viola Young Phyllis Martin Dorothy McKim. The third and fourth graders with perfect spelling last week were Evelyn Baade Ruth Buchanan Janice Miller Floyd Minkler Eugene Forey Alan Simpson Ilene Minkler Geraldine Henderson Joan Iler Vera Jolliffe Raymond Enge Cheryl Taylor. The third grade finished Indian studies and made Indian booklets. The grades are working on an operetta Honey Pirates by Grant Schaeffer. A full evening program by glee clubs and orchestra with solos and small groups is planned. There was no school Friday Nov 1 due to the state teachers convention in Des Moines. Henry Baade was absent early in the week helping with corn picking.

I. E. Corrow Marie Ryen Leona Hamilton Rolfe Nellie Thompson A. G. Heathman J. H. Pollock Willing Workers’ Society R. O. Johnson Roger Heathman Omaha Luella Hess Mgr William Horsman Rexall E. W. Kerns M. Y. B. Club Alvin Enge W. H. Buchanan Enge I. C. McNulty Mallard M. E Laurens Phil Martin Robert Dick and Phyllie Davenport B. F. Riggs Adel H. O. Beneke Helen Dean Cedar Falls C. D. Eppelsheimer Iowa Falls C. E. Eppelsheimer Roy Forsythe Glenn Forsythe West Bend Fred Forsythe Jas. E. Grove Havelock L. D. Goodchild Beatrice Bruner Hallowe'en Harriett Climpson Harrison Knapp Fred Hoffert Ward Ferguson Nev. TC. McNulty A. W. Hess Klemme Lida DeWolf Gen. Heathman FL A. Pringle Raymond Dixon Fort Dodge W. H. Sroufe Howard Bryant Emmetsburg CCC Milford Fla, Pringle Vivian Sioux City Clara Reeves Jasff Grave Lorraine Chester Klein Lt. D. Goodchild Bernice Volkmer Otho Jimmie Goodchild J. E. Grove H. E. Poundstone Clarion B. EF. Loundstone Raymond Schonberger Marchal Budd Ames Ticward DuBois Hilton Pocahontas Herbert Young Jack Pringle Lois Emory Elliott Young Carel McKim Eddie Hubbell Dorcas Stearns Donald Jolliffe Jay Bush Gay Stover Eileen Henderson Dean Beneke David McKim Dick Fisher Evelyn Baade Ruth Buchanan Janice Miller Floyd Minkler Eugene Forey Alan Simonson Ilene Minkler Geraldine Henderson Joan Iler Vera Jolliffe Raymond Enge Cheryl Marie Taylor John Baade Marjorie Joens Nellie Wilson Helen Beneke Wava Emory Viola Young Phyllis Martin Dorothy McKim Grant Schaeffer Glee Clubs Des Moines Henry Baade

Curlew to Open Season on Local Floor in Early Match

Daily basketball practices set the stage for the season opener on the local floor with Curlew as the first opponent. The game marks the debut of both teams under the season’s early schedule.

Town Hall Proposal Discussed by Council and Architect

An architect met the town council to discuss plans for a proposed town hall. The council will consider a petition signed by at least 14 percent of resident freeholders before deciding on next steps, with an election possible after advertisement. Work likely begins mid winter if the proposition carries.

Plover School Presents Evening Musical Program

The Plover school auditorium hosts a Wednesday evening program on November 13 at eight o clock featuring the orchestra and ensembles from the Girls and Boys Glee Clubs as well as the Mixed chorus. Small vocal groups and instrumental selections will also perform. The event marks the students first appearance of the year and organizers hope for a large audience.

Plover School

Obituary for Mrs. L. E. Thompson of Plover Iowa

Sarah Ellen Robinson born December 22 1869 in Plittsville Wisconsin died November 2 1935 in Plover Iowa after seven months illness aged 65 years 10 months and endings. She married Lewis Maagene Thompson September 14 1888 in Plattsville Wisconsin and moved to Plover 43 years ago. Survived by sister Mrs Edward Wood Sioux City Iowa brother Henry Robinson Aurora Minnesota two children Melford O Thompson Des Moines and Mrs G Fred Groves Plover and one granddaughter Marjorie Groves. She joined Promitive Methodist church at Plattsville at age 14 and taught a Sunday personal class later.

Sarah Ellen Robinson Plittsville Wis Plover Iowa Lewis Maagene Thompson Plattsville Lela Merrill Naomi Fantoin Harold Douglas Dward Wood Sioux City Lowa Henry Robinson Aurora Melford O. Thompson Des Moines G. Fred Groves Marjorie Groves

Mrs. Thompson Led Plover Church Activities Despite Illness

Mrs. Thompson united with Plover Methodist Church in 1900 under Rev. Ce, active in church work and led the Junior League. She attended weekly Bible studies despite disabilities, memorized scripture, and could cite chapter and verse. Services were held at home and church with Rev. I C McNulty and Rev. Walta Rothwell officiating. pallbearers included F fh Broad, A G Heathman, A M Hofert, and others.

Ee Plover Methodist Church Thompson Plover I. C. McNulty Walta Rothwell The Presbyterian c Agig F. Fh. Broad A. G. Heathman A. M. Hofert W. Stoufe W. H. Buchanan Cy Henderson

Notice of Bank Receiver's Sale in Pocahontas County

D. W. Bates as Iowa Bank Superintendent seeks authority to sell the west fifty two feet of the south half of the southeast quarter of section thirteen in Rolfe Iowa to EAL Clarke for 175.00 cash plus assignment of depositor claims totaling 1 318.10. A hearing is set for November 8 1985 at ten o clock am at the Pocahontas county courthouse to consider the application and objections. If no objections are filed the sale will proceed as prayed.

District Court of Iowa Pocahontas County D. W. Bates State of Iowa Plainigl State Savings Bank Rolfe State Saving Bank Iowa Ad Lowa Diss Court of Towa Pocahany County Bates My State Savings Bank Pocahotas County Eal Clate Depst EK. OH. Clarke Pocahontas Tielf Este Ei Clarke State of

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