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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1938
Page
5
The record notes a shift in Iowa from farms to towns with 18 to 24 year olds moving away. It cites a 1937 farm population of 953,200 falling to 800 in 1938, while births and deaths shift gradually and migration increases to villages and cities.
The George O Hauck Co closes its sale after strong results from manager Mulis. The event ends Saturday December at 11 PM with prizes and stock expected to sell out. Remaining stock will be handled by Lincoln Sales Co of Lincoln Nebraska for bulk disposal as buyers from Kansas Omaha Chicago and other cities bid.
Officers were elected for the Garfield town project work at the Farm Bureau meeting Thursday evening. Mrs. tile White was named chairman music, Arlo Ives publicity, and a cooperative was appointed for the school district. The committee met and planned the work. The first project lesson will be Monday at the DeWolf home with new home demonstration agent Miss Johnson to conduct.
Rolfe completed the season undefeated and untied in nine games, scoring 22 touchdowns and 12 extra points while allowing two touchdowns and no extra points. The 1938 squad featured a balanced attack and strong defense, with six seniors among players led by co captains Cornwell and Cox. Final standings show Rolfe 6-0-2 and a forfeit by Lohrville affects the Twin Lakes Conference results.
New seating arrives at the Ritz Theatre and will be installed at the start of next week. A show scheduled for Tuesday November 29 is postponed and moved to the following Friday. The interior and sound equipment were recently upgraded to improve acoustics and stage presentation. Sy Ric and G A Everson attended the football game at Ames on Saturday.
The American Home Study Club met with Mrs. Denzil Johnson Friday afternoon assisted by Mrs. A A Firkins and Mrs. A D Cleal. Plans were made for the Christmas party at Mrs. J L Moore's home. Mrs. J L Moore presented a program including a review of The Great Bible by Mesdames Siming Boyea and Moore. Twenty six ladies attended with two out of town guests Iph Daley Rembrandt and Artha Stonesifer Paullina.
A Woman's Foreign Missionary society unit met at Rolfe Methodist Church with 23 attendees from Ft. Dodge Varina Lake City and Rolfe. The gathering opened with prayer and testimony led by Mrs H J Fowler and included a Memory Treasures worship by Mrs T E B Boylan. Reports from the Kansas City branch were shared and a review of Standard Bearer activities given. Mrs Boylan and Mrs Brassfield highlighted organization literature while Mrs John Evans emphasized stewardship and available literature. The session concluded with informal round table discussion.
The Presbyterian Missionary Society gathered at Mrs. J. T. Grant's home last Wednesday afternoon with about 30 members. Devotions on Thanksgiving were led by Mrs. H. A. Sinning and the lesson on China was presented by Mrs. William Matteson, assisted by several hostesses.
The Tuesday club met at Mrs. O B Fuller Jr s home Tuesday afternoon with 11 members present. A report on the white elephant sale was given and the program included a short story read by Mrs C B Bowen a paper and talk on art in color photography by Mrs Raymond Rogers word drill led by Mrs Oda Reid and a roll call sharing what each member was thankful for. The next meeting will be a Christmas luncheon at Mrs C B Bowen s home.
Early Wednesday Ed Ze man spotted a red fox chasing his chickens in the yard. He used a gun to corral the fox, which then fled into the kitchen and was captured with help from Bradgate residents before being brought to town.
Dr. F H Molyneux of DeKalb Illinois will join Dr C W Siefkin in his office starting Monday November 28 to assist in the dental practice until Dr Siefkin has recovered enough to resume full charge.
Pocahontas county receives the 1938 Christmas seal for the sale drive. The attractive design shows a mother and two children in Victorian dress lighting a candle, with red double barred crosses. Notable portraits include Laennec Koch Trudeau Holboell. Seals fund county state and national tuberculosis campaigns.
Mayor J. H. Brinkman urges Rolfe residents to support the Christmas seal campaign to raise funds against tuberculosis. He asks everyone to buy seals and include them on greeting cards and gifts, showing the community’s participation, in Asadianta Trheveniacic, LA.
Mr. and Mrs. Verl Rhines of Sioux Rapids were guests of honor at a Thursday evening party at Miss Pearl Lehnus's home. The bride, Ferrol Hughes, formerly a D M T teacher, wed on October 8. Hostesses included Francis Hurley Helen Gillispie Agnes Norby Alice Hood and Ilene Hood. Major Bowes program games and a mock wedding entertained about 25 guests.
A joint county American Legion and Auxiliary meeting at Pocahontas elected C. B. Chapman as county commander with Wilson of Havelock as vice commander Hugh Moore of Palmer as finance officer and Rev W Rothwell of Plover as chaplain for the new year. About 180 attended including Rolfe members C B Chapman Jens Thompson and others. The next meeting will be at Laurens in January.
The Methodist Ladies' Aid met in the church parlor Wednesday afternoon with about 40 ladies present. Mrs. Addie Roberts presided. The annual bazaar and supper are set for Wednesday December 7. Circle 1 served a two course lunch. Buy Christmas Seals NOW.
At the Garfield township Farm Bureau meeting held at the John Nelson home near Rolfe on November 17 J. E. DeWolf was elected chairman for the coming year succeeding A. A. Brinkman who steps down after six years. Mrs. Mabelle Wiegert was reelected secretary. County Agent J K Schmuecker shared 1939 agricultural outlook material and pupils from the township rural school gave a program before a committee lunch.
The A L D club gathered at Mrs E P Lomen's home Tuesday afternoon with 15 members present. Vice president Mrs Grant Pollock chaired the meeting and new committee chair Mrs A V Graeber introduced speakers. Mrs L A Rogers read a paper on Thanksgiving and the national spirit of sharing while Mrs J C Nelson reviewed Red Cross history. Next meeting will be the annual Christmas party with a 1 o'clock luncheon hosted by Mrs C L Gunderson.
The annual tuberculosis Christmas seal sale begins Friday, November 25, with Rolfe and Pocahontas county participants aiding a nationwide fund for year round anti tuberculosis work. Mrs. J R McIntire leads Rolfe volunteers aided by local students. proceeds fund prevention and treatment efforts. The Iowa Tuberculosis Association notes 587 deaths last year despite low statewide rates.
Farm women of Pocahontas county met at the courthouse on Tuesday November 15 to map plans for an upcoming achievement day. Leaders from Garfield Marshall Swan Lake Sherman Colfax and Dover townships attended to organize duties and set goals for a successful event.
The Eikenberry grocery and market marks its 19th anniversary with a sale on Friday and Saturday November 25 and 26. The store notes its long tenure at the current location and urges readers to read the advertisement for special offers. Tuberculosis Christmas Seals are available for purchase. Buy a sheet now. WA
The open season for ducks geese mudhen and jacksnipe ends November 28 in Iowa. Migratory game may be held for 10 days after the close under federal rules. December 8 is the final possession date for migratory game in Iowa.
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