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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1934
Page
3
The piece notes Bruce’s third place finish as Jens Thompson wins by a clear margin. Marion Bruce thanks supporters on the independent ticket and asks home cooperation for Thompson’s legislative service. The letter asks friends to back Thompson and offers to help with future work.
Iowa Secretary of State Mrs. Alex Miller reports September accident figures show 965 accidents, 1 060 injuries, 46 deaths, down from September 1933 totals of 1 460 accidents, 1 514 injuries and 59 deaths. Two months of Safety Patrol cut 888 accidents 86 injuries and 20 deaths.
Home Project workers meet Friday November 16 at 10:00 a.m. in the Presbyterian church basement in Plover. The lesson covers tailoring and cleaning tailored garments with participation from Powhatan Des Moines Garfield and Roosevelt townships ladies.
Local groups in Pikertown and nearby towns announce a string of meetings and social events from November 9 through December 5. Highlights include lodge, club, and church activities. sales, suppers, and a Thanksgiving service with multiple venues and hosts.
Governor Clyde L. Herring leads in unofficial returns with a 608 plurality as Democrats gain in Pocahontas County. Fred C. Gilchrist sustains support for warehousing and New Deal measures while A. J. Shaw tops state senate races. Roy A. Johnson defeats Frank Cornwell for county auditor. Jens Thompson leads for state representative. Hubert Kapsch wins sheriff. Verge Peterson re elects as county recorder. Republicans reclaim county treasurer and clerk posts, with a close supervisor contest marking political shifts.
Mrs. Henrietta Schonberger died Saturday morning at Palo Alto County Hospital in Algona after a week of treatment. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church in Pocahontas with Rev. W. J. Levinsky officiating and burial in Summit Hill Cemetery. She was born September 20, 1857 in Cook County Illinois and married Anton Schonberger in 1880. They moved to Pocahontas County in 1884. Surviving: son Emil, daughter Mrs. John Manwarren, 17 grandchildren, three great grandchildren. six children born, four preceded in death. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran church in Pocahontas.
The Garfield Township Go-Getters 4-H Club met Saturday October 27 at Gwendolyn Nelson's home with five members present. Members shared achievements since Achievement Day and heard a talk on The Symphony Orchestra. The group rehearsed selections from The Bohemian Girl and enjoyed Halloween lunch. The next meeting is planned for November 24 at Marie Hosier's home inviting all girls interested in joining to study clothing.
The bank’s initial showing is notable given its short existence. It has made a favorable impression as it establishes itself in the local financial scene.
The Rolfe Promotion Club met last Thursday with C. B. Bowen as chairman. Rev. H. A. Sinning recounted the stratosphere balloon ascent with details and photos, while Rev. Bassett postponed the next meeting to December 6 and welcomed guest Mrs. John f T. Gowan.
Farmers foreclosed on or facing foreclosure should contact the Pocahontas County Farm Debt Advisory Committee. Do not sign deeds or papers that could dispossess you. W. W. White of Spirit Lake will attend all meetings. next meeting at the Pocahontas courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 22 at 1 30 p.m. The committee offers free service.
The Young Peoples Society of St Margaret’s Catholic church hosts a box social on Tuesday evening November 13. Cards and games provide entertainment and all are invited. Girls are urged to bring well filled boxes.
Armistice Day football shapes a county championship duel as Laurens travels to Rolfe for a 2 30 p m kickoff Monday November 12. Rolfe's fate hinges on power and Laurens promises sharp play and opportunistic offense while locals are urged to attend with Rolfe stores closing 10 00 a m to allow supporters on site.
Gilmore City defeats Rolfe 14 0 amid strong line play and sharp backfield. Smith connection to Cavanaugh for a first quarter TD and Smith another rushing score in the fourth seal the county contest as Rolfe fails to score for the first time this season. Armistice day rematch with Laurens slated for Nov 12.
Supervisor and Mrs Clarence Jensen were shaken when their car skidded into a ditch near Palmer. Mrs Jensen suffered bad bruises and glass injuries while Mr Jensen had minor injuries. The motorcade incident occurred amid an election dispute with Big Ben Fischer. initial results favored Fischer by one vote, later showing Jensen ahead by five after a recheck. Official canvass will determine the final outcome.
The annual Presbyterian church supper menu for November 14 lists fried chicken with dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy, creamed turnips, buttered beets, cabbage salad, bread, butter pickles, jelly, applesauce, cake, whipped cream, and coffee. Proceeds benefit church programs.
Pocahontas County American Legion Auxiliary plans a meeting at the Methodist church in Gilmore City on Wednesday November 14 at 2 00 p.m. Members are invited to attend.
Rolfe merchants anticipate a big annual event as E Eikenberry runs its 1st Anniversary Sale this weekend. The advertisement promises full particulars on discounts and items available.
Des Moines reports that the American Legion endorses birth registration campaigns after their Miami convention. The Iowa effort is a joint project of the census, state health department, and relief administration. The Legion urges posts to assist and members to confirm their children's registration with state vital statistics.
Mary Ellen Tilley born near Old Rolfe June 17 1868 died Oct 29 1983 in Milwaukee Wisconsin at 66 years 4 months 12 days from internal hemorrhage She married John B Harris Dec 28 1892 and had six children Leota Ringer Belle Hauser Lara Bernouer Marie Duclos Cora Tilley Melvin Tilley Five grandchildren survive She moved from Rolfe to Minneapolis in 1908 then to Milwaukee Four siblings also survive Funeral in Minneapolis Nov 2 with Rolfe relatives attending
Ernest L. Freeman of Gilmore City, investigator for Pocahontas county, reports more than 200 old age pension applications received this week. About 60 cases have been investigated and approved for Des Moines, with an estimated 60 more approved for payment.
A brief Armistice Day ceremony will be held Monday at the Rolfe school auditorium with an address by Rev. H A Sinning. A short program will follow at the Cecil Cumming Memorial Tree on Garfield Street. All are invited.
The Junior Class Play Hold Everything is set for Thursday and Friday November 15 and 16 at the D. M. auditorium. The cast includes Caroline Caruthers Doris Vaughn Lulu Christensen Christopher Morgan Connie Morgan Virginia Vaughn Courtney Barrett Jr Howard Spencer Mrs Julia Gibbs Lottie Gibbs Wanda Gibbs Daisy Gibbs Steve and Andy are crooks and Tim Maculey is a detective.
Farmers are invited to a McCormick-Deering hammer mill demonstration by Bregatti Implement Co at the local store on Wednesday November 14 at 2:00 p.m. The event showcases grinding fodder corn and small grain, with emphasis on emergency feed crops this fall and winter.
Mr and Mrs B S Bryson visited friends in Manson last Sunday. Pocahontas County Mutual assessments may be paid at Rolfe State Bank. Townsend Club met Nov 4 at B A Kerns home and will gather Nov 11 at the Wheeler residence at 8 pm. All interested are invited to attend with a friend.
The Rolfe Promotion will sponsor two musical entertainments on Tuesday evening December 4 with Watch The Arrow to provide further particulars. Mrs J D Kent and son Dolliver visited from Des Moines Friday through Sunday at the Marion Bruce and J B Kent homes.
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