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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1939
Page
2
Mrs. Denzil Johnson hosted the Justamere Bridge Club with Telmer Sime as a guest. George Jeffries won high score, Frank Cornwell low score, C R Berry traveling prize, and Sime guest prize.
A roundup of local meetings and socials includes updates from the Double Four Bridge club hosted by Mrs. Guy Eccles with high and low scores recorded for members. The Nighthawks met at the Louis Wilson home with order and prizes noted for men and ladies, followed by lunch. Missionary and E S circles gathered at various homes with devotions and lessons led by noted organizers. Mrs. Bixler hosted a party honoring her mother Mrs. Harry M. Carson with bridge and lunch. Eastern Star held a regular meeting in Rolfe with reports from the Grand Chapter and refreshments after initiations.
Maurice Larson of the U S Navy is stationed in the Philippines on patrol duty. A fleet of 14 planes, each with eight crew members, covers the archipelago. Larson makes a 2700 mile circuit every other day, split into two flights of 1200 and 1500 miles. He has served 15 years and is the first cabin mate on his aircraft. He is the son of Mrs L W Larson.
Rolfe and nearby residents host visitors from Fort Dodge, Des Moines, Ames, and Laurens amid pheasant hunting trips and family visits. A baby girl named Sharon Louise was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Cordes Jr. on November 7. The community also reports church events, hospital staff, and weekend travels across Iowa towns.
Rev. E. J. Plummer leads Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Choir practice Thursday 8:00 p.m. The Asbury class holds a November party at the parsonage Friday night November 17. Circle No. 3 serves Kensington at church Wednesday afternoon November 22.
The Presbyterian church invites all to Sunday worship with Rev H A Sinning presenting The Gospel Personal And Social. Sunday school follows the morning service with classes for all ages. The Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 with Jean Mather leading a discussion on Danger Spots In the First Century.
No morning service. Evening service at 8:00. Sunday school at 10:00. Catechism class Saturday 1:30 at the church. Missionary society meets with Mrs. L. W. Larson on Wednesday November 22. A Pierson quotation is quoted on holiness.
Fort Dodge residents and guests are listed visiting and dining at homes in the area. Mrs. Merle McAninch Mrs Ralph Rickard and Mrs Victor Shimon were visitors Saturday. Lou Bagley and Heathman hosted local visits including a Sunday at the parental home and gatherings at the Fred McKim residence in Plover. Economists in Washington forecast a short downturn to six to eight months followed by a sharp recovery. A home remedy note suggests using ammonia to remove perspiration stains and restore fabric color.
Gene Autry Smiley Burnette and Mary Carlisle star in The Washington Cowboy with Mickey Mouse and Our Gang Comedy also shown Sunday and Monday November 19 20 21 featuring Mickey Rooney Judy Garland Charles Winninger and Betty Jaynes in Babes in Arms.
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