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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1943
Page
2
The American Home study club schedules its regular meeting for November 19 at Mrs. C. L. Gunderson’s home. Numerous local clubs held events including the Rolfe Woman's Club program on religious art and a Sorosis book review by Mrs. G. A. Everson.
At the Presbyterian Church the Miss ionary society will observe the Armistice Praise Service on Sunday November 14. Mrs Gladys Hirscher recently returned from twenty years as a missionary in China will be guest speaker. All are invited to hear her message.
Jamery L Petersen pastor leads church activities including a teachers meeting at Claude Camper home on Thursday at 8 p.m. Confirmation class on Saturday at 2 30 p.m. Sunday services include Sunday school at 10 15 a.m Bible class at 10 15 a.m and morning worship at 11 a.m. An adult confirmation class is planned for Wednesday evening November 17 at 8 in the parsonage.
Rev. GC Buckwaller leads Sunday school at 10 15 and morning worship at 11 15 with sermon on The Christian Family. Youth Fellowship at 6 20 and social hour follow. Sunday school board meets at the parsonage Monday at 8. Choir practice Thursday evening at
Pastor J. O. Wangberg announces no preaching service this Sunday at Trinity Lutheran. Sunday school and Bible classes will meet at 10 a.m. Luther League gathering follows at p.m. with theme Take My Life and Let It.
The Justamere bridge club entertained by Mrs Mac Niceson Tuesday evening. Mrs Don Thompson of Town Falls was a guest. High score won by Mrs Harold Gordon, medium by Mrs Thompson and she advanced to Mrs Arnold Wold. Hostess served light refreshments. Next meeting with Mrs T D Jones.
Thirteen members of the A L D club met at the country home of Mrs Lena Vaughn on Tuesday afternoon for a program on Chinese in the United States and Old World Customs. Mrs H D Brinkman led with assistance from several members. Chinese proverbs answered roll call. A lunch was served. The club plans to meet in two weeks with Mrs Henry Brinkman. The Neighborly Neighbors socialized at Mrs J E Tutt's home Thursday with a luncheon to close.
Rev. Schneck leads a potluck dinner after church at the J. R. McIntire home. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Jens Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hoard assist with the meal.
The Ladies Aid society will meet with Mrs Lomen on Wednesday November 17 for a potluck lunch and to complete the questionnaire requiring pencils and papers.
Pocahontas county farmers are urged to keep hired men through winter to avoid labor shortages in 1944. If winter work is light, workers may tend neighbors’ farms part time. Some may get 4 permits to work in war plants but must return to farming next spring issued by the county draft board and farm bureau.
The daily whistle signals that ceased serving as air raid warnings have been resumed in Iowa Falls. Mayor F. M. Cottrell announced whistles will again be blown on a four a day schedule.
James Davis Jr of Cascade writes to the Pioneer-Advertiser during a subscription renewal saying the paper has reached his family for 67 years His father subscribed for the first issue in 1876.
Rolfe junior high held its October 28 Hallowe en party in the gym from 7 30 to 10 p m. Pupils in costumes played games and stunts with awards for best costumes. First prize went to Eugene Girard in a large suit. Gwendolyn Winter took second as a little old woman. Third prize went to Stuart Webb as Topsy. Defense stamps were prizes amid orange and black decor. The sixth grade was initiated.
A seventh grade geography class used a newly distributed pamphlet titled Our American Neighbors from Coca Cola Bottling Works Humboldt. It covers South American republics with portraits of each of the 20 nations, detailing population area occupations and chief products.
Letter from Jack T. Patterson praises missionaries on roles in New Caledonia Espiritu Santo and an unnamed island X. He notes malaria control work and pharmacist duties while recounting church singing by about 100 locals and hopes for more Rolfe Arrow copies. Editor’s note mentions censorship clipping.
Farm Bureau notes inquiries on whether to sell or save soybeans for seed. Seed bean price could reach 1.86 per bushel if stored. Iowa eyes a 47 percent price increase. Pocahontas County likely higher. Recommend buying seed this fall or winter. Varieties Richland Mukden Manchu. Test germination before sale, with tests sent to Ames via Farm Bureau.
Ruth Dawson has completed training at the Red Cross Recreation Staff in Washington DC and been appointed staff leader at Camp Howze near Gainesville Texas. She has already reported to her post.
C. L. Gunderson learned last Wednesday that his brother Henry L. Franderzon of Washington DC died at 11:00 AM in a Washington hospital. Unable to secure train reservations on short notice, Mr. and Mrs. Gunderson could not attend the funeral service.
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for sympathy kindness and floral tributes during the illness and death of their mother and grandmother Nancy J. Long aged 85.
The Bradgate News notes Mr. and Mrs. William Philips celebrate 50 years of marriage dating from November 1893 in Wellington. The article lists numerous family members visiting, military moves, a new baby Sylvia Jean Welter, overseas plans for Keith Ophiem, and a 44th wedding anniversary for Dr. and Mrs. Hynds with related birthdays.
Friday evening the Avery Good Luck 4-H club met at Phyllis Seaman's home with 18 members. They chose group names: Seniors the Seniorettes, middle group the Ovenettes, juniors the Busy Bees. They accepted a roller skating invitation from the boys' 4-H club. Mrs. Rutledge led singing and games. Phyllis Seaman’s mother served lunch. Mrs. Earl Dayton attended as a guest.
Rebekah lodge met Thursday evening with Vivian Cook as N G. They arranged fruit and vegetable tables for the home. An attendance committee was named for the IC OF regional meeting at Algona. Next gathering set for November 18 with Mrs. Edna Marchant and Mrs. Muriel Wright in charge. Mrs. Donald Hermerson and daughter Judith Ann left Friday for Columbus Georgia to join Lt Hemerson at Fort Benning.
Bradgate Methodist Church announces morning worship at 10 o clock led by Pastor C R Buckwalter followed by sermon and Sunday school at 11. A general meeting of the Woman's Society is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon November 17.
The notice lists inspection periods for Class A through C rations through early 1944 and details on tire conservation. It covers Desoline A coupons 3 gallon allotments, B and C coupons, fuel oil, sugar, processed foods blue stamps, green stamps, brown meat and dairy stamps, and shoe and airplane stamps with expiry dates and renewal notes. It also notes family exchanges of stamps and directs late applicants to local boards with Book 3.
Leland Roberts of near Knoxville reports a corn field expected to yield an average of 112 bushels per acre indicating strong harvest prospects for the season.
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