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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1932
Page
3
A dense list of upcoming local meetings and activities including missionary societies rosters, freemason sessions, Women’s Club gatherings, charity societies, card parties and bake sales, pheasant hunting season dates, and church bazaars. Items mention venues like Mt school building, Brock or Des Moines areas, and households hosting events from Nov 10 to Nov 26 with Thanksgiving observations included.
Mrs. G. Fred Smith spoke at the Des Moines Township Woman's Club about wartime horrors witnessed on the Continent. She described maimed soldiers, the constant tension, and the glare of enemy danger, urging reflection beyond parade glamour. The program included patriotic songs, country roll calls, and plans for Christmas Seals sales and a Christmas program.
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Unit will meet Thursday evening November 17 at A A Brinkman's farm. Mr and Mrs A A Brinkman host and Glenn Ives sponsors the program with a Thanksgiving motif. A large crowd is expected and will be well taken care of.
Election day in Pocahontas County brought wet snow and blocked roads yet a near full vote was cast. Roosevelt led county results with a 2,360 margin, while the county ticket mostly stayed Republican except for sheriff and recorder races.
Armistice Day program to start at 10 00 a m Friday November 11 at the Rolfe public school auditorium sponsored by the school and Cecil Cumming Post No 25 American Legion Students and World War veterans will march to the Cumming Memorial Tree for a salute at 11 00 a m The program features Invocation by Rev C P Carlson War Songs by the Boys Glee Club and Brass Quartet a Julius Stevenson address by Rev J O Wangberg and the known to God tribute followed by Taps and recessional led by Norton Ives
Marion Bruce editor of this newspaper was selected to represent Pocahontas County in the state legislature by a 755 vote plurality over independent candidate C G James. Bruce credits county support and a Democratic withdrawal of the late nominee for helping his victory, and he pledges to serve all people regardless of party amid ongoing campaign reflections.
The Pocahontas county football title will be decided Friday at City Park in Rolfe as Laurens High visits Rolfe High for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff. Laurens holds a slight edge in county standings and has beaten Pocahontas 6-0, while Rolfe and Laurens split results this season. A tie cannot crown the champ. Rolfe must win to claim the cup.
The Iowa Fish and Game Commission announced open pheasant hunting on Wednesday Friday and Saturday November 16 18 and 19 in multiple counties. Hunting runs from noon to sunset with limits of one female and up to three birds per hunter daily. Birds allowed include Mongolian Ringneck English and Chinese pheasants.
I thank those who helped me get out the vote Tuesday across parties ensuring a Roosevelt victory and for the people. Rolfe had a fine vote. L. H. Howe, Dem. Committeeman.
The Laurens Sun editor praises a heartfelt editorial boost from Brother Vance, notes Pocahontas county workers on state payroll are few, and comments on card-passing at polls. He reflects on election outcomes, party influence, and voter exposure issues while urging organized campaigns.
Last Thursday the Promotion Club met at Riches Cafe directed by Chas R Bowen. A trade extension report backed a small fund to feed outsiders seeking aid. no money would be given, meals only. The group plans continued committees to handle aid and close businesses at 10 am Armistice Day. A straw vote chose Hoover over Roosevelt and Norman Thomas.
Miss Amy Ireland presented a group of piano students in a studio recital for parents and friends at her home. The program included pieces by Sheila Jolliffe Gypsies Marsh Graham and Jean Graham with selections by Drume Corps and others. Social hour and refreshments followed the recital.
An announcement notes E. Andy Wikenberry plans a year end anniversary sale with significant storewide price cuts. Readers are urged to visit the business this week’s final three days and consult the issue’s advertisement for prices. Webb's Drug Store runs a one cent sale offering two twenty five cent items for twenty six cents plus other two dollar items, Rexall products at half price for winter stock. The Webb sale runs Thursday Friday and Saturday November 17 18 19.
Rolfe and Pocahontas played forty minutes under floodlights at Pocahontas with the field conditions hindering both teams. Rolfe reached the Pocahontas 4 yard line in the first half but was halted by a 15 yard penalty and failed to score. O'Brien and Parker led Pocahontas in the backfield while Andrews starred on defense as the Indians held on to a scoreless tie.
H F Olerich and Son announce a sale of their Big Type Poland China boars on Thursday November 17 at the farm southwest of Rolfe. Forty hogs will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The Olerich herd is renowned in the region for Poland Chinas and the sale aims to support local breeders and preserve purebred hog production.
Mrs. Floyd McCain started a fire by pouring what she believed to be kerosene on green wood. She later learned she had used gasoline. The rear room was badly charred with a burnt cupboard and tables. the front room suffered scorched wallpaper and curtains. No injuries occurred.
The county board of supervisors will be democratic in the future as Ben Fischer from the southeast and J. D. Fitzgerald from the southwest won decisive majorities. Clarence Jensen in the northeast is elected as a republican. Terms for Randall Melson and Jas Keefe run through January 1, 1934, signaling required experienced leadership next year.
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