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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1941
Page
5
Livermore clinched a 7-0 win on Rolfe after a first half standoff on the local field. A late pass break led to the decisive score as both squads battled mud and punishment, with Rolfe’s defense pressuring Livermore but unable to stop the decisive drive.
The American Legion and Auxiliary will hold a joint meeting at the Ridotto ballroom seven miles north of Ontas on Highway No 17 in the evening of November 17. A business session will precede a lunch and an engaging speaking program with State Legion Commissioner Thomas H Tracey and State Auxiliary President Frances Hakes as main speakers. An orchestra will provide music for a dance after the program. All Legion and Auxiliary members are invited to attend this county gathering.
Carl E. Lanus, 17, son of Arthur R. Lanus of Rolfe Iowa, reported for duty at the U S Naval Training Station Great Lakes Illinois on October 81. He begins a six week seamanship and naval customs course then may enter a Navy technical school. The program includes movies roller skating bowling and frequent dances along with basketball swimming boxing and football under trained instructors.
Des Moines Two falls 39-25 at Ottosen as Shirley Fisher leads with 12 points and Bertha Longseth scores 20 for Ottosen. Ottosen seizes the third quarter edge 22-18 and pulls away late while D. M. T. guards smother Bertha Longseth in a spirited season opener.
Crews from Central Iowa Telephone repair lines and restore service quickly as possible after two weeks of heavy snow. Wires were broken by frozen weight, 160 poles were snapped, and slack had to be cut. Rural lines out of Rolfe are back in service.
The Boy Scouts will continue their paper drive this Saturday November 16 asking residents to have newspapers magazines and related recyclables ready when they call. Workers spent last Saturday on the project but could not finish.
Iowa governor Geo A Wilson proclaims November 27 1941 as a statewide Thanksgiving Day. He calls for flag display on public buildings and plans for programs in schools churches and media to honor blessings and unity while avoiding commercialism.
Sonja Henie stars in Sun Valley Serenade with John Payne as Glenn Miller's orchestra performs. The Ritz screens the romance filled musical over the weekend of November 15 to 17 with winter sports and sky high romance.
Vernon Moerine of Camp Funston Fort Riley Kansas returned to camp after a 15 day furlough at home Kenneth London from Belfry Montana stationed at Camp Funston visited Vernon while at home The two spent time picking corn for Grant Johnson showing soldiers can work as well as fight
H F Olerich past president of Pocahontas County Farm Bureau will serve as county voting delegate at the Iowa Farm Bureau federation convention in Des Moines the week of November 17 to shape the 1942 program. Alternate B W Lathrop also will attend. Delegates will elect officials and finalize policies for 1942 with resolutions from counties reviewed by a nine district state committee. Pocahontas County expects strong turnout and emphasizes national farm program and legislative issues.
Everett Harris hosted the Garfield Hustlers 4-H club on Monday evening November 8. Dr. Brinkman of Pocahontas spoke on health and plans were made for a Garfield boys program at the November Farm Bureau meeting. The December 1 meeting will be Guest Night at Richard Hosier’s home.
The Tuesday club announces a White Elephant sale on December 5 with the venue to be announced later. Gather items you no longer need to help others find use for your unused possessions.
Captain Halleck Brinkman of the 84th medical detachment on 15 day furlough describes Camp Claiborne in Louisiana housing about 18 000 soldiers from Iowa Minnesota and the Dakotas. He notes sanitation efforts sport facilities and recreation centers while admitting he would not want permanent assignment there.
Miss Clara M. Smith was released last Saturday from Lutheran hospital in Fort Dodge after a four week stay. She is now cared for in Des Moines township at the home of her brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs Fred Smith. She suffered a compound elbow fracture when a car door was closed during high speed travel and was aided by a traveling companion. The arm was reset on November 3 and casted.
A committee of young farm couples from Pocahontas County plans a November 17 gathering at the Pocahontas Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Aden Mr. and Mrs. Maschino and Mr. and Mrs. Olson organize the event with a pot luck supper at 6:00 p m followed by a discussion on My Farm Problems under 1942 Conditions and games. All couples under 85 in Pocahontas County are invited.
A special Congressional Committee will hold a public hearing in Omaha on November 25 to study population shifts caused by the defense program. Reports say many young men and women are leaving rural Nebraska Town Missouri area as part of this migration.
Rev James N Lund condemned Iowa congressmen who oppose neutrality law revision during Armistice Day at the high school auditorium. He urged U S to claim freedom of the seas and defend right to send ships anywhere. The ceremony, sponsored by Cecil Cummings Post American Legion, featured Beverly Grant, Miss Kelly, Cleo Hansen, Garth Syrouse, James McIntire, Dale Rickard and taps by Grant.
Rolfe high school set a demanding 1941 42 season slate opening December 5 at home against Rockwell City with 25 players practicing under Coach Evans and captains Junior Smith and Freddie Buechle. The schedule lists games against Humboldt Laurens Pocahontas Sacred Heart Twin Lakes Tourney Albert City Plover Livermore Lake City Manson Everly and Logan with district sectional and sub state tournaments through March 28.
The Up and Coming 4 H club met November 8 at the Dan iels home with ten members present. Talks included Vitamins and the Care of the Teeth by Marion Daniels and Milk by Ruth Lathrop. Members were asked to bring a grab bag present. afternoon included phonograph music and group singing. Lunch was by the hostesses.
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