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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1933
Page
2
Denote City court hearing for Plover residents Prentice Shaw and W John Pollock last Wednesday noted. The community buzzes with hospitalities, meetings, illness alerts, school events, and upcoming charity waffle supper on Nov 6.
Rev and Mrs Walter Rothwell took a joint life endowment with Confederation Life of Toronto during the 1907 panic. The policy lapsed but the company tracked them down and sent $10.45 interest at 5 percent from December 10, matching the policy lapse.
The American Legion Auxiliary calls a county meeting for November 9 at Gilmore City with invitations to notify Mrs. J M McKim. The Plover Unit joins the Armistice Day program in Mallard, followed by two dances in Mallard and Havelock. Local unit meets November 17 at Mrs. Fred Groves home. Gene Thompson assists. November is Membership Month with dues encouraged.
Excitement followed reports Saturday that the H. F. Gneu bel family living near Mallard across Palo Alto county line was tortured and robbed by bandits. The family resides east of Mallard with son Joe in Powhatan township. A fuller account appears elsewhere in The Arrow.
The article notes an unusual surge in vacant houses in Plover with several properties listed. Vacated homes include the Frank Climp son house in east Plover once occupied by the N J Muerer family and Mrs Shaver's residences, along with other homes tied to the Phil Martin, Lacey Hurley, S T Grove, Louis Schonberger, Viola Hess, and a Dodge Center connection.
Mike Groves of Mallard, former Plover resident, was involved in an automobile spill Saturday evening along Primary No 44 south of West. The report notes the incident and Groves' discomfort following the mishap.
For Sale in Rolfe Iowa a Chrysler 6 in good condition with a new battery and new brakes a good heater and upholstery in clean condition. The bargain is expected to go fast. Contact E C Hoard Rolfe Iowa 32 1. For Rent four upstairs rooms with light and water inquire at Arrow office 32 2.
Clarence Ely of Pocahontas is eight years old. Mr and Mrs Marinus Anderson of Austinville visited the Pouelsen family. Guy Cox and Johnny Marchant worked as frame setters on paving crew on Primary No 17 near Pocahontas. Mrs C W Watts recuperating after surgery at Webster City Hospital. expects home soon. Mr Watts visited Tuesday evening. Henry Ewing now stocks gasolene at Pocahontas bulk station with greases and lubricants. Farm Bureau Service Company goods well received locally.
The Presbyterian Church publishes its weekly service times with Morning Worship at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School at 11:15 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship at 8:00 p.m. Bible classes held at the usual hour and any additional services announced later.
Mr Grove, manager of the mutual telephone exchange at Mallard, was in a fast moving car that failed to take a turn and went into a ditch. He was found unconscious by a Boos Produce Company truck driver and suffered a cut knee and an injured shoulder.
Andrew Simonson and Rev. Walter Rothwell will entertain local Legionaires on Tuesday November 14 at 8 30 p m at the Rothwell home. Oyster stew is featured on the eats program.
E W Kerns loaded two livestock trucks for Sioux City early in the week. Earl Fisher and Buckwalter drove with M T Blessing. They asked the sheriff for guidance as they neared picket lines and were advised to shift the cattle to train cars in James, marking the last stock headed to Sioux City before the bridge blockade.
The newly organized Girls Club led by Miss Leichteig met at Rev and Mrs Walter Rothwell’s home Wednesday evening of last week. They planned block printing designs and were treated to popcorn and stuffed dates from Mrs W J Johnson.
The Willing Workers Society schedules a coffee and waffle supper at the Presbyterian church on Thursday November 16 starting at 4:00 PM. Doughnut supper volunteers are drafted into the serving committee.
Plover Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School at 10 15 a m Morning Worship at 11 30 a m A Tuesday Bible Study at 8 00 p m covers Genesis VI open to all with free heat light and tuition The next events include a Waffle supper on Thursday November 16 Union Thanksgiving service at the Methodist church on Thursday November 30 at 10 30 a m and the Annual Supper on Saturday December 2
Plover Methodist Church notes Rev. Harold V. Bartz as pastor. Epworth League Rally Monday night November 13 prompts Booth Festival fund contributions. No Fellowship Hour before League Sunday due to the rally. Sunday service commemorates Martin Luther’s birth, 450 years ago.
The notes list spelling honorees Evelyn Peterson Donna Carol Nielsen Wilda Kilbourne Vera Jolliffe Shirley Fisher Merle Harrison Agnes Thompson and Anna Mae Struthers Melvin Sanden Donald Weishaar Donald Behrends Grace Hertz The third and fourth graders draw Black Sambo. perfect attendance noted. Fifth to sixth graders staged a Halloween program with songs dialogues readings and treats. D M T high school resumes classes after vacation with business thrift guidance and English projects. Declamatory entries total fourteen with student body electing cheerleaders Ila Mac Nilsen and Thomas Ives. D M T basketballs head to Plover for three games on November 10. Quote about crossing the ocean ends the piece.
Sunday worship at 11:00 am with a sermon on American Citizenship and evening hymns. Epworth League hosts a pot luck at 5:30 pm. Choir plans special numbers. Ladies' Aid Bazaar December 7. Union Thanksgiving service November 30 at 10:80 am. Luther birthday service November 19. Also includes a writ and sheriff note from Pocahontas County, Iowa dated October 16, 1933.
Rev J O Wangberg announces next Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church with morning worship at 10 45 and Luther League at 8 00 pm. Arrangements are under way for the 440th anniversary of Martin Luther's birth on Sunday evening Nov 19 with a detailed notice to follow. Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs P M Peterson home on Thursday Nov 16.
NAIN LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES list Sunday School 10:00a.m. Morning Worship 11:00a.m. Evening Service 8:00p.m. Danish language on the first Sunday. English otherwise. Citizens invited to attend. Sheriff Sale Notice states that on November 21 1983 at 2:10 p.m. at the Pocahontas County Courthouse a public auction will sell real estate in aid of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Property includes described portions of the northwest quarter and related parcels. Public sale to the highest cash bidder under a district court execution.
Public sale scheduled for November 21 1938 at 2 00 p m in Pocahontas County Iowa It concerns property of John D Dierks and spouse Chas Daniel and Mrs Chas Daniel totaling 285 acres More details include Lots 3 4 5 6 with specific land carve outs in Section 13 Township 93 North Range 31 West 5th P M to satisfy a writ of execution for National Life Insurance Company Montpelier Vermont
In Pocahontas County Iowa District Court notice states the administrator has been appointed and qualified to handle the estate of Bertha Heckerson. Creditors must present claims for allowance and payment by law. dated October 25, 1933.
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