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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1939
Page
4
A student authored piece argues driving safety hinges on driver education, responsibility, and stricter licensing tests while warning against fear as a policy. The Garfield No. 1 School News features class reports on spelling achievements, book week activities, and student notices alongside classroom projects.
Genevieve Johnson visited Rolfe High School last Tuesday as students voted for pep king and queen. Miss Marcum announced winners James Taylor and Lorene George with 825 votes, each receiving candy. Prizes were awarded for the Halloween Masquerade with Carl Lanus Virgil Shelgren and Beverly Grant earning items, and a lunch served in paper sacks followed games.
Mr and Mrs Frank Kilbourn observed their golden wedding Tuesday Nov 7 with a church program at the Methodist church followed by a noon dinner in the parlors. Six granddaughters served as waitresses wearing yellow outfits. Family members from Rolfe West Bend Ottosen and beyond attended along with Dwayne Kilbourn who also marked his 11th birthday with a cake and gifts.
Rolfe high school football finished third in the Twin Lakes Conference as the season closed last week. Rockwell City defeated Manson 34 to 0 on Armistice Day to win the title and go undefeated in league play. Final standings: Rockwell City Albert City Rolfe Lohrville Manson Laurens Pocahontas Lake City.
Norton Ives son of Mr and Mrs A W Ives Rolfe is named specialist in agricultural engineering by the Minnesota Agricultural Extension Service at University Farm He began work May 1 and is a graduate of Iowa State College Ames Director Paul E Miller notes demand for reliable instruction in plumbing heating lighting and farm mechanics and welcomes Ives appointment
Senator George Norris and Representatives Marvin Jones and Henry Wallace commend the American Farm Bureau Federation for uniting farmers, advising Congress, and shaping national agricultural policy. They note the transition to a new epoch and urge unity to meet organized opposition with intellect and effort.
Cordell Hull emphasizes strong organization and enlightened leadership among American farmers to promote policies that support trade and peace, arguing united action yields greater welfare for agriculture and the nation. The message advocates expanding membership and guiding policy to serve farmers' real interests.
More than 11 million acres of green-manure and cover crops were planted by farmers under the 1938 AAA farm program, an area roughly equal to the combined size of Massachusetts and Vermont.
Bradgate News notes the Friendly Circle met with Mrs. Albert Hemerson on Friday. A long list of Perry residents attended, plus Dr. Don Hickey of Bayard and others. Church supper and bazaar netted 42 dollars for the Methodist Ladies Aid.
The event honored Mrs Ray Bells parents at Coon Rapids Sunday with family and friends in attendance. Nearby, Mr and Mrs W B De Wolf hosted Sunday dinner for Harry Tyler Marilyn and others at Rolfe. Des Moines visitors Fred Warn Joe Zimmerick and Joe Stringer joined Charlie Jarvis for weekend visits. The Double Six club hosted a surprise party at Musselman home for Harold Hemergon and Mrs George Wolcott. I Q O F held a trap shoot in Woosters pasture. Rebekah ladies served coffee sandwiches and doughnuts raising 5.00 for the lodge treasury.
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