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Newspaper

Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1940

Page

8

Bradgate Football Team Honored At School Dinner

A BRADGATE school dinner Thursday evening honored the football team. Guests included team fathers, school board members, Supt. BR. S. Wixon, Coach Kin kasid, Supt. Roy Jennings and local teachers. The 6:20 p.m. meal was prepared by Miss Dannatt and the senior home economics class. Tables featured school colors blue and white with miniature football figures. Master of ceremonies Supt. Wixon presided as Welcome Dean Madsen spoke, with talks by Supt. Jennings and Coach Kin Kain, and a future-teams note by Mr. Kinkaid.

Supt.Wixon Dean Madsen Supt. Jennings Supt. Wixon Mr. Kinkaid

Layman program at Perry Methodist church and social visits

Rex and H E McCreary of Perry visited relatives Sunday. A laymen’s program followed the morning service with participants Snyder of Humboldt Wixon and Milford Zeman, led by pastor W K Williams. Harry Bonde and family dined with Agnes Christianson in Rutland. Local women traveled to Humboldt Friday, joining County Rural Woman’s chorus practice.

Rex, McCreary H. E. McCreary Perry Methodist Church Mr. Snyder Humboldt Supt. &. S, Wixon Milford Zeman W. K. Williams Harry Bonde Agnes Christianson Rutland Carroll Adams Ted Woodruff Martha Wallace Joe Gunderson

Progress Club Meeting Discusses Women in the Movies

The Progress club met at Mrs. T. Clark's home with 16 members. Mrs. Helen Chase led a lesson on Women in the Movies focusing on Mme. Ouspenskaya and Kathrine Hepburn. Guests included Mrs. Ferris Malcom, Mrs. J. Hynds, Mrs. Walter Larson, Mrs. Mary Buck, and Miss Caroline Madsen. Social hour followed and refreshments were served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. John Burom of Albion visited Aksel Larson's home earlier in the week.

Progress Club T. §. Clark Walter Turley Helen Chase Mme. Ouspenskaya Kathrine Hepburn Ferris Malcom Gilmore City J. 5. Hynds Walter Larson Mary Buck Caroline Madsen John Burom Albion Aksel Larson

Double 6 Club Holds Season Kickoff at Wolcott Home

The Double 6 club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Wolcott to start the season. Harold Hemerson took high score and the traveling prize, with Mrs. Elmer Naevelow also earning recognition. Other winners included Mr. and Mrs Fred Benjamin.

George Wolcott Harold Hemerson Elmer Naevelow Fred Benjamin

New Club Members Include Harley Knutson

At a Wednesday gathering hosted by John Blake of Kimball Nebr refreshments were served after the program. Harley Knutson joined the club as a new member during the event at the Thomas Jolliffe home.

Harley Knutson John Blake Kimball, Nebr Thomas Jolliffe

Get Together Club Hosts Cards At Mrs Benjamin Home

The Get Together club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Chris Benjamin’s home. Five hundred was played at three tables with prizes for high score won by Mrs. Wm. Lanning and low by Mrs. Martin Shuphter. Traveling prize went to Mrs. Dewey Lanning. guests included Mrs. P. F. Naeve Mrs. Willie Naeve Mrs. Fred Benjamin and Mrs. Martin Shuphter. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Chris Benjamin Wm. Lanning Martin Shuphter Dewey Lanning P. F. Naeve Willie Naeve Fred Benjamin

Oyster Stew Social for Husbands at Isacson Home

Friendly Circle members entertained their husbands with an oyster stew on Thursday evening at Mr and Mrs Hans Isacson home. Supper at 7 30 was followed by bingo and five hundred with high prizes awarded to Mrs W M Gehrt and Al Seaquist. Travel prize also went to Mr Seaquist.

Hans Isacson W. M. Gehrt al Seaquist Seaquist

Sunday School Class Party Held In Church Basement

The young peoples Sunday school class taught by Mrs. N. E. Higby held a party in the church basement Friday evening. Attendees played games and a serving committee provided refreshments.

Young Peoples N. E. Higby

Tiltons and Kramer Readied for Holidays Visit

Mrs. Maude Tilton will stay in Perry with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs R E McCreary until after Christmas. Nels Kramer plans several weeks with his sister Mrs Nielsen in Ringstead.

Turkey exits luxury class for Thanksgiving dinner

An article notes turkeys will be more abundant this year with prices near last year’s lows. It urges selecting a properly sized bird, describing quality cues such as color, fat, and feather condition, and provides roasting prep steps from cleaning to stuffing and trussing.

Uncle Bill Family Union

Rolfe Visitors Share Family News

Mr and Mrs Herbert Jones of Rolfe visited Sunday at the Roy Ellsworth home. Evelyn Wallace returned home Friday after visiting several days in Humboldt with her friend Mento Sanford.

Birthdays Honored With Dinner At Jolliffe Home

Mr and Mrs Thomas Jolliffe entertained relatives Sunday for November birthdays. Attendees included Jolliffes and Naeve, Imnocksen and Wilsons, Ray Jerry Janice Ernest Chris and Duane Jolliffe. Selma Peterson visited DM T weekend at Nels Peterson home. Bernard Jacobs and family visited Geo Jacobs in West Bend and Peter Holt in Ottosen.

Thomas Jolliffe Frank Jolliffe Humboldt Willie Naeve Gilmore City Ernest Imnocksen Otosen Paul Wilson Early Ray Jolliffe Darwin Chris Sorenson Gerald Duane Jolliffe Jerry Jolliffe Janice Naeve Ernest Knockson Selma Peterson Nels Peterson Bernard Jacobs Geo. Jacobs West Bend Peter Holt Ottosen

Directions for Carving and Roasting a Thanksgiving Turkey

Practical guide outlines carving with two plates a large platter, how to detach legs and wings, avoid the oyster meat, and plate separation. It covers stuffing, trussing, resting on fat, and finishing in a moderate oven at 300 to 325 degrees with frequent butter baste and a meat thermometer for doneness.

P. T. A. Meeting Highlights School Programs

The P T A met at the school with plays by the 5th and 6th grades and a tap dance by six girls. The group sang The Pledge and a lunch was served by a committee. The Study group meets Tue Nov 26 at 4 00 at the school with E M Zeman and Miss Anderson in charge. West Bend visitors Saturday.

E. M. Zeman Anderson Lars Larson Onnen

Local Families Traveled To Storm Lake On Weekend

The parental Frank Dailey home hosted visitors as Supt. and Mrs. E. S. Wixon and their children spent Saturday in Storm Lake.

Frank Dailey E. S. Wixon Storm Lake

Birthday celebration at Madsen home draws relatives

A gathering at Mr. and Mrs. John Madsen’s home Sunday evening helped celebrate the former’s birthday. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Chris Madsen and family of Rolfe and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wiuff and family of Bode. The evening was social and refreshments were served.

John Madsen Chris Madsen Rolfe Clarence Wiuff Bode

League Meets at Humboldt on Pocket Testament Topic

The Luther League met Friday evening at the Mike Madsen home near Humboldt to study The Pocket Testament Movement. Attendees from the area included Miss Caroline Madsen Vic Madsen Gene and Dean Madsen and Curtis and Gerald Sorenson. Ed Rineboldt and Mr. and Mrs. Sorenson of Davenport visited N C Madsen’s for pheasant hunting.

Humboldt Luther League Mike Madsen Caroline Madsen Vic Madsen Gene Dean Madsen Curtis Gerald Sorenson Rineboldt Mrs. Sorenson Davenport N. C

Peter Buck Votes 64 Years In Same Precinct

Des Moines resident Peter B Buck has lived and voted in the same precinct for 64 years and has never missed a vote.

Peter B. Buck Des Moines

Tractor overturn injures Lakota driver in three-rotation spill

A Lakota man named Martin Becker was injured when the tractor he was driving tipped upright and rolled three times. Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported him for treatment.

Martin Becker

Dr T B Clark Osteopathic Physician in Bradgate

Dr T B Clark osteopathic physician offers general practice and X ray services in Bradgate contact 2341 for appointments and inquiries.

Chester the Pup by George O Halloran

Mac Tavish and I sit on the porch on a hot day. I chase an angleworm while a white bug and hornets chase me. I see an old football, run into a neighbor’s yard, and escape back home as Mr Murphy and Clara look on.

Mac Tavish MacTavish Mac Murphy Clara Western Newspaper Union

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Pinner Bradgate Harrld Lees Percy Lees Ronald Lees Russell. Lidberg Austin Minn Stanky Norland Taopi Pocahontas County Iowa State College Turkey Henry Fehr DR. T. 8. Clark J. E. Hynds Chester the Pup George O'Halloran Avery Merty Christmas
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