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Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1937

Page

2

Rolfe Local News Highlights Visitors and Local Events

Sioux City visitors Henry CG Wiegman and oeonee Q eevee drop by Tuesday. Mae Taylor of Primghar visits the Lendit Paulson home Saturday afternoon. Dallas Center fire threatens Guy Hall's office but causes no damage. Brentons suffer heavy losses. A large family gathering in Sime and related households across Fairmont and Humboldt is noted. Town painting and parking reforms at the bank corner discussed.

Henry CG Wiegman Oeonee Qeevee Sioux City Tuesay Mae Taylor Primghar Lendit Paulson Edgar Showers Marion Bruce Des Moines Ralph Showers Bruce Dallas Center Guy Hall Hall Brentons Telmer Sime J. A. Sime Tommy John Myrtle Sime T. J. Sime M. J. Sime Fairmont Minn Erwin Sime Shirley Ramona Duncombe Ernest Sime Humboldt Webb’s

Local High School Juniors Stage Biennial Play

The junior class presented a well received play Tuesday evening in the school auditorium. Marshall Burstad earned praise for his portrayal of a 17 year old with love and academic troubles. Islea Rickless portrayed his mother in a heavy role opposite Wayne Utterson, with strong performances from Margery Thompson, Leo Cornwell, La Mae White, Naomi Stoufe and Winifred Brinkman. The production featured college atmosphere with four gowns, a musical prelude by the orchestra, solo performances by Frances Bradley and Irene Peterson, and a stage crew led by Edwin Sawyer under Mrs. Helen McDonald’s direction.

Marshall Burstad Islea Rickless Wayne Utterson Margery Thompson Leo Cornwell la Mae White Naomi Stoufe Winifred Brinkman Junior Lindsey Charlene Sanding Marjorie Guderian Anne Green Grace Vining Raymond Wicert James Anderson Frances Bradley Allen Lomen Irene Peterson Mary Graves Mary Beth Brinman Rachael Wiegman Marie White Jeanette Hauck Lu Mae White Miss Bradley Helen McDonald Ruth Wilson Edwin Sawyer

Busy Bees Meet at Mrs Grant Home for Christmas Lesson

The Busy Bees of the Presbyterian church gathered Saturday at Mrs. John T. Grant’s home with16 attendees including new members Sally Webb Joan Hauck and Jimmy McIntire. Doris Rudolfson led a Japan lesson assisted by Beverly DeWolf and Shirley Heathman. A Christmas reading by Joan Graves a poem by Leona Cruickshank and a play by Mrs. C E Boyce entertained. A gift box for a mission school was prepared and lunch was served. Next meeting December 4 will be hosted by Mrs Curtis Jones with Cleo Hansen and Beverly Cook assisting.

Presbyterian Church John T. Grant Joan Jean Geraldine Graves Beverly Grant Doris Rudolfson Japan Beverly DeWolf Shirley Heathman W. S. Butler Joan Graves Leona Cruickshank C. E. Boyce Rudolfson Sally Webb John Wiegman Joan Hauck Jimmy McIntire Harry Murray Jim DeWolf Heathman Do. Boyce Mary Graves Forrest E. Grant

Rolfe Dry Cleaners Set to Open Saturday

Rolfe Dry Cleaners a cleaning and pressing shop will be ready for business on Saturday November 20. Proprietors are Mr and Mrs Christensen. See their ad elsewhere in this issue.

Ed Christensen Junge & Perigal Rolfe Dry Cleaners Christensen

Methodist Church Notes From Rolfe Pastor Speaks

The Rolfe Methodist Episcopal Church reports services with Rev W C Tompkins and Rev Clarence W Tompkins. Morning baptisms and sermon follow, evening study on The Story of David, Epworth League themes, and upcoming sub district rally. Community events include oyster supper, officer elections, a Thanksgiving service, a play by four churches, and Christmas choir rehearsals.

Sfornine Epworth League Eton W. C. Tompkins David Charles Roberts God David Naomi Stoufe Willard Klein Rolfe Asbury Conrad Majorowicz Woman’s Home Missionary Society Humboldt M. E Sanderlin Ft. Dodge Seattle Wash Cora Downs Stevens George Robertson Mr. Havens Anti Saloon League

Constructing E J Rutgers Home Progress In Rolfe Town

Residents tour the nearly finished E J Rutgers house on West Elm street in Rolfe. Framework, windows, doors, siding and a completed basement with five rooms and attic space are completed. Modern eave design and a small front stoop stand out as finishing work begins.

Rolfe E. J. Rutgers West Elm Street

Eighteenth Anniversary Sale at Eikenberry Grocery

The Eikenberry Grocery Company announces its 18th anniversary sale beginning next Friday November 19 and running through Saturday. Details of bargains are listed in the Arrow this week.

Eikenberry Grocery Company

Fur bearing season opens and rescission of mink ban ends

The Conservation Commission opened the mink and muskrat season on November 10 but had banned mink and musk rat earlier due to scarcity. Legal advice led to rescinding the order. All furbearing seasons follow statute with the skull of the law. It is illegal to take skunk in Lucas Wayne Guthrie counties. The season closes January 10.

Conservation Commission Lucas Wayne Guthrie

Harvest Thanksgiving and church events at Presbyterian Church

Worship at 10:00 with a sermon Praise the Lord of the Harvest. Sunday school at 11:10 for Bible study. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:45. Union Thanksgiving service at Nain Lutheran on Thanksgiving at 10. Pocahontas county older boys and girls conference at Gilmore City Baptist on Mon Nov 29. registration 75c, group rate 6dc each if six or more from one church register by Sat Nov 27.

Presbyterian Church Woman’s Missionary Society Christian Endeavor Society Union Nain Lutheran Church Pocahontas County Older Boys and Girls’ Conference Baptist Church Gilmore City H. A. Sinning Rolfe

Sunday church activities and women’s society events noted

Sunday school and regular Epworth League service planned at the church with sermons and catechism class Saturday afternoon. Missionary Society meets with Ace T Lowry on Wednesday. Lutheran Ladies Aid bake sale scheduled for the post at the can store all day Saturday near Thanksgiving.

Eis Suday Moreitier Luther League Society Thanksylvine Lutheren the Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Can Pern H. F.sayels

NAIN LUTHERAN CHURCH EVENTS AND SERVICES

Sunday school and Bible class at 10 15 worship service at 11 Thursday November 18 Luther league at Fred Smith home Marjorie Peterson hostess Friday November 19 joint choir practice Trinity and Nain Lutheran at Nain Lutheran church 8 p m bring a Concordia Saturday November 20 senior catechetical class 10 a m junior catechetical class underway

Luther League Fred Smith Marjorie Peterson Trinity Lutheran Nain Lutheran Nain Lutheran Church Concordia

Wanted Corman picking with machine

Classified item reads a wanted notice seeking a person named Corman for picking with a machine. Contact Pat Waed at phone number 222, listing 35 1 as additional details.

Pat Waed

Magnificent Spectacle in Technicolor At The Movies

A revived poster notes Warner Baxter and Joan Bennett star in a 1938 romance with Mischa Averin and Vinson, praising a technicolor spectacle and lush setting. The write up frames the film as a grand, colorful romance.

Warner Baxter Joan Bennett ya. en_Vinson Mischa Aver

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Rolfe Local News F. Kirkpatrick Huntington W. Va Clell Kirkatrick Kay Irkpatrick Methodist Missionary Society John Roberts Virgil Roberts Theo. Hewlett C. P. Lathrop Emma Day J.C. Brogotti Wahkonsa Fort Dodge I. A. Sinning Pearl Dubuque Bayless Business College James Arthur Sinning Frank Behrendsen Rochester Frank Mayo Clinic Henry Deadrick George C. W. Brooks Ogden Casper Grant O. N. Cook Ivy Grant Fonda The Arrow Rolfe State Bank Iowa Methodist Episcopal ‘Church Clarence W. Tompkins King David Delta Chapter Harry Sherman Earl Winder Christian Endeavor Epworth George J. Robertson Art Michalek Wm. Sinek Hull Poland H. H. Willard George Seipel Stromberg Hatchery Roger T. DeWolf Art Lighter Thos Ward West Rolfe M. E. Hoover Carroll Rolfe Variety Store Federal Social Security ‘Board Rialto Theatre Pocahontas Bob. Livingstone and Ray Heart OF the Way Lites Ann Sheridan Luise Rainer Spencer T . Grapewin Janet Beecher Shas G Nee Anksatving Diy Peterson’s Oxfords
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