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Newspaper

Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1938

Page

4

HAWKEYES PREPARE FOR BASKETBALL SEASON OPENER

Iowa readies for a 19 game schedule opening December 3 under coach Rollie Williams in his tenth year. Captain Ben Stephens leads a roster with Tom Lind Angelo Anopol Robert Ward and guards Erwin Prasse Robert Hobbs and Fred Hohenhorst. Center duties likely split by Dick Evans and Charles Plett. Non conference slate includes six away and six home games.

Hawkeyes University Ben Stephens Iowans Rollie Williams Stephens Tom Lind Angelo Anapol Robert Ward Dick ‘Evans Charles Plett Williams Erwin Prasse Robert Hobbs Fred Hohenhorst Howard Irvine Iowa

Rural Garfield pupils shine at Farm Bureau meeting

Garfield township students presented a polished program at the Farm Bureau meeting at the J. C. new home. They sang, read Thanksgiving pieces, and acted a Negro dialect skit. Bob Ramsey discussed the Christmas seal. officers chosen were James DeWolf township chairman and Mrs. Robert Wiegert secretary.

Garfield Township Farm Bureau J. C New Home Bob Ramsey Virgil Ricklefs Arlo Nelson Bureau James DeWolf Robert Wiegert

No Damage From Box Elder Bugs Says Iowa State Expert

Box elder bugs buzz through homes this season but cause no damage or odor and do not carry disease. Entomology expert H M Harris of Iowa State College notes they do not stain curtains and only removal is to kill individuals with a fly swatter.

H. M. Harris Iowa State College Harris

Rat Damage Tops Iowa Agricultural Outlook On Corn Cribs

At the Iowa State College agricultural outlook meeting, J B Davidson warned that rat damage in stored corn is severe. A study of 300 problem cribs across several states found that crib design greatly affects drying and storage, with rats causing up to fifty percent loss in poorly built cribs.

J.B. Davidson Agricultural Engineering Department Towa State College Schmuecker Agricultural Outlook College Iowa Davidson

Things to watch for in postwar tech and home gadgets

A list of inventive devices includes submarine air conditioning equipment for military use, a nose and throat drop dispenser resembling an electric razor, an enclosed cab tractor with radio cigar lighter and climate control, a car signal panel checking all lights, a glass-filter cigarette holder, and a door bell viewer for homeowners.

Uncle Sam

Notice of Appointment of Executor for Margaret J Struthers

In the district court of Iowa Pocahontas county probate matter estate of Margaret J Struthers deceased the undersigned Robert B Mather 362 executor of said estate has been appointed and qualified all persons indebted to the deceased or estate will make payment and those having claims will present them as required by law dated November 22 1988

District Court State of Town Pocahontas County Margaret J. Struthers Iowa A. D

Local Social News From Bradgate and Surrounding Areas

Bradgate and nearby communities share weekend visits and illness updates as residents host gatherings and attend services. Notables include hospital returns, Thanksgiving plans, college students visiting homes, and engagements such as a pre nuptial shower. Local clubs held meetings with special programs and neighborhood visits continued through the week.

Plover Social Notes Highlight Local Shoppers and Visits

Plover residents host and visit across nearby towns with frequent calls in Emmetsburg Rolfe and Des Moines. The Week features guests at homes, travel to Ames for football, medical updates, school injuries, and club meetings with Thanksgiving and bazaar events noted.

Lois Sroufe Elting du- Bois Harry Kinsley Wis R. E. Houck T. P. Comer W. R. Her Jo Ann Mervin Iler Emmetsburg Mervin Ilex Gene Kerns Lloyd Fultz Martin Helvig Nunamaker Bert Jeffries Swea City Lois Stoufe Eddie Hubbell Byron Hubbell Glen Knapp Harrison Knapp Jr Edward Lehnus Fort Dodge Guy Barker California Catherine Bruner Des Moines I. M. McKim Nevada Lucille Hart Mary Lucille Will Hendricks Gary Lee la Donna Ann Junkman Clyde Maulsby Frank Stearns Harry Junkman Manson Howard Luft Roy Loft Rolfe Lowell Hancher C. E. Hancher Shenandoah John Henderson Albert MccFadden Prairie City Lampe Albert City Claude Miller Trimble Thompson Raymond Dixon A. G. Heathman N. J. Meurer F. B. Dixon Elting DuBois Detroit Oklahoma Ames Richard Duy Bois Ames Plover

Local Social Notes and Community Events Review

Readers hear of hospital visits in Fort Dodge and Algona as JH Gembler and families figure in attendance. The Plower high school music department gave a Thanksgiving concert. A large crowd attended a joint American Legion and Auxiliary meeting in Pocahontas. Families traveled to Mason City, Rolfe, Laurens, Cylinder and Gilmore City for visits, school, and church events. Rev Redmayne aided fundraising for a Methodist hospital, with Laurens sub-district support and a men’s supper in Rolfe. Thanksgiving events at Presbyterian church highlighted the Ever Ready Sunday school class party.

F. C. Warren Floyd Bob Zimmick Des Moines C. W. Jarvis J. M. Smith Esther Ragan Marilyn Rolfe Carrmelita Jarvis Leo Fuller Rochester Minn Sam Christensen Harry Bonde Dormer Brekken Clarence Kinseth Blair Allen Miss la Grange Moe Gerald Ellsworth Carroll Kinseth Lorraine Kinseth T. S. Clark Elva Fae Ham Isabelle Olson Donald Dailey Donald Hemerson Lester James Olson Floyd Henderson Waterloo Harold Hackley Charlie Ham Arlene Ham Fort Dodge Evelyn Arthur Kaiser Harry Tyler Dana McCreary Armstrong Henry Debner Boone Will Laning Mr. Debner Rutland Duane Jolliffe Alpha Briggs Will ,Laning Gordon Laning JH. Gembler Fort “Dodge Albert Glasco Glasco Carol Jean Algona Jessie Férguson Iowa Falls Miller Baby Omaha Raymond Henderson Worth Nanamaker Mr. Glasco A. M. Hofert Miss. Olsen Plover High School Glen Page Fred McKim Elsie Rothwell American Legion and Auxiliary Holy Name Hall Pocahontas Elmer Nicol Mason City Bert Osking Yvonne Elmer Nicols W. H. Buchanan Ruth Laurens Bunny Buchanan Glen Forsythe Donald P. J. Riches Ee. W. Kerns Paul Kerns W. L. Goodchild Harry McFadzen Beatrice Charles McFadzen Cylinder Gerald Foust Floyd Struthers Beatrice McFadzen Gilmore City Karl Firkins Lyle Ottosen Earl Young Redmayne Methodist Hospital Mallard Plover Ruthven J. H. Gembler A. W. Hess C. E. Lehnus G. L. Sanders Rev. Redmayne Rolfe M. E Sanders Earl Kerns Sioux City Kerns Edward Vincent Calligan South Dakota Presbyterian Ever Curtis Jones Walter Rothwell Presbyterian Church Rothwell Arthur Heacock

Plover Auxiliary Notes From Local Legion Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary met last Thursday at Mrs. John Bush home with assistant hostess Mrs. C A Smith ill and absent. Mrs Page reported on the county meeting held at Rolfe.

Plover American Legion Auxiliary John Bush C. A. Smith Rolfe Page

Local club meeting yields hopeful talk from visiting guest

A county club gathering featured a guest speaker who gave a pleasant address to about twenty members. The program, organized by Mrs Minkler, concluded with thanks and notes of appreciation for the visit.

Inkler Schnie Guy

District meeting report by Elsie Rothwell

A district meeting report notes eight members and nine visitors attended a session. The document is brief with scant details beyond attendance figures.

Elsie Rothwell Ee Dunch Nne

Plover School News Highlights Third Grade Events

The report covers early Thanksgiving activities at Plover School with notes on students' birthdays, visitors, memorized poems, and map studies. Fifth and sixth grades prepare Thanksgiving projects, while music works on Hans und Gretel. Eighth graders form a Nature Study club and work on blood circulation and book reports. Church notices follow.

Eddie Hubbell Africa Hans Und Gretel Hansel Donald Roush Gretel Margie Ann Buck Ther Delbert Hubbell Iren Thomas Janice Miller Iaing Nature Study Club Karlene Eppelsheimer Doris McKim

Plover Methodist Church to Close Stewardship Series

On Sunday November 2 the Plover Methodist Church led by Pastor Redmayne will end a month of sermons on Stewardship with a sermon on the Price of Religion. The Epworth League will discuss Boy and Girl Fina ships and all interested are invited to attend.

Plover Methodist Church Redmayne

Iowa Safety Council reports 1932 occupational deaths

The Iowa Safety Council states total U S occupational deaths in 1932 reached about 19 500 with 4500 in agriculture another 4500 in trade and service industries 3100 in construction 2900 in transport and public utilities 2600 in manufacturing and 1900 in mines quarries and similar industries.

United States Iowast Safety Council

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