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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1935
Page
5
The Elephant Sale, sponsored by the Tuesday Club, will be held at Etta Symes Hat Shop on November 9 starting at nine in the morning and lasting all day. Items donated include clothing, shoes, household items, and quilts to support welfare work. proceeds fund charitable and community efforts.
Mrs KE Layton visited friends in her area last week and stayed for several days as she socialized with neighbors and attended local gatherings.
A dense listing of local happenings notes numerous upcoming November meetings across groups. Details include dates from November 8 to 27, with weekly and special gatherings hosted by churches, lodges, clubs, and auxiliaries in various homes and public spaces.
The Census Bureau reports Pocahontas County's land value at 99.24 per acre as of Jan 1 1935, second in the state behind Scott. Despite a drop from 1930, locals are urged to hold and value every acre, noting corn and oats production ranks.
Henry D. Brinkman drove into town from the east last Friday with the sun in his eyes and struck a telephone pole near the Peterson residence. He says he drove too far right to avoid oncoming cars, lost control on soft ground, and was ejected after the coupe tipped. He received a head wound above the right eye, was aided by Mrs. Peterson, treated at Beam & Everson hospital, and later described the crash as a result of carelessness while asserting he will continue working three jobs.
Several town properties changed hands on November 1 as families relocated. Mrs. Metha Peterson moved into Owen Patterson’s Elm Street home, while the Cornells shifted to the John M. Boyce house. Telmer Sime took the J. B. Jolliffe Estate east of the creek, and Henry L. Anderson moved to the Anne Wiley residence. Alvin Zumaach will vacate the Ted Field house, Marvin Burroughs moved into the Chris Truelsen home, and James George will occupy Burroughs’ former residence. The week saw multiple family relocations described as an “upsetting the bread basket” movement.
Miss Mable Young resumes teaching duties in Ottosen on Sunday evening after a two weeks’ corn picking vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Young and family.
Ward Ferguson died at his Des Moines home on Nov 2 1935 after a brief illness. He was born Feb 5 1867 in Andes New York and lived in Oxford Junction Rolfe and Des Moines. An active Knights of Pythias member he served as Grand Chancellor and Grand Keeper of Records and Seal. Funeral services were held in Des Moines and Rolfe with a large local attendance.
Rolfe Tigh led Rolfe to a 14 to 0 victory over Gilmore City Hi at the Rolfe illuminated field Tuesday night. Rolfe struck early to seize the lead while Gilmore City, seen as a strong, quick squad, faltered to the heavy Rolfe line. A late Gilmore passing drive near Rolfe’s goal stalled when Rolfe recovered and surged repeatedly.
Louis Mounts of Ottertair t Minn joins G. Fred Smith fort staff for the coming winter. The note jokes he can imagine landing a ten pound pike while wrestling with Iowa ears of corn, suggesting he will manage well in the task.
The Presbyterian church ladies host their annual supper in the church basement on Wednesday evening November 14 starting at five o'clock. The menu includes fried chicken with nine sides, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, salad, bread and pie, with emphasis on a plentiful spread.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Srouse of Gilmore City spent Sunday visiting at the Emmet Meech home.
Rolfe High School faces Laurens in the Armistice Day clash Monday at 2 30 p m in Laurens. Four seniors Everett Rickard Wiegamot Dick Melson Teo Shelgren Jean Wieginai hold key roles as Rolfe seeks county title with seven returning players aiming for a 40 minute battle at Laurens.
The Promotion Club of Rolfe Iowa weighs a resolution opposing the dismemberment and abandonment of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad with a petition to Congress. It cites public service concerns and asks Reconstruction Finance Corp to fund the rail to meet fixed charges while avoiding privatized hardship.
Armistice Day events at the school auditorium feature the American Legion with Rolfe high school. Merchants will close by 10:00 a.m. so all can attend the program on Monday November 11 at 10:00 a.m. It includes Assembly Keith Rickard Processional Miss Archer Invocation and musical selections.
The article notes a Boys and Girls Conference at Presboteren church with registration on Friday 15, including a banquet at 6 00 am and a 75 cent fee. It also mentions a White Elephant Sale at Etta Symes hat shop on Saturday, November.
Fragmented text lists names and items with warlike terms and sickness note. Incomplete phrases mention Liv Rogers on sick list and several business names or codes, but no cohesive event or clear facts emerge.
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