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Newspaper

Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1936

Page

5

Plover Community Notes Spark Thanksgiving Week

Local residents attend church services and prepare for Thanksgiving events in Rolfe and Emmetsburg. Notices include Royal Neighbors meeting, church suppers, Learn a Little Study Club activities, and visits among families such as Forsythe, Henderson, and Justice. Shifts in work and travel are noted with several social gatherings and a gift box plan for orphans in Council Bluffs.

A. J. Eppelsheimer Rolfe George Smith Majerowicz A. W. Hess G. Goodmanson Emmetsburg John Thompson Near Malland A. L. Kirkins S. W. Kerns Roy Forsythe West Bend Fred Forsythe Presbyterian Church McNulty M. I Learn A Little Study Club George Arnold T. 2. Comer Eddie Lehnus George Shaw Christian Home Council Bluffs

Molly Be Jolly staged by Plover pupils in two acts

The Plover consolidated school grade pupils presented Molly Be Jolly a juvenile opera in two acts directed by Miss Burnette Thompson. The barn set featured farmy props and a circus theme with clowns and acrobats as the youngsters performed. Cast included Molly Helen Beneke Ralph Claire Enyge and many local children. attendance noted a large turnout and praise for costuming and musical numbers by Dorothy DuBois.

Molly Be Jolly Plover Consolidated School Burnette Thompson Molly Dorothy DuBois Miss Thosapson Helen Dean Beneke Helen Beneke Ralph Claire Enyge Strs. Green Aoe Margie Ann Buck Stewart Donald Roush Ally Jones Jo Ann Biler Sed Dennis Calvin VanAlstine Mary Smith Joyce Meredith Arnold Donald Hofert

Stock Deaths From Cornstalk Poisoning Reported

Paul Kerns loses two horses to cornstalk poisoning this week. QO In Mosvach dust and L. L. Leonard each report one and two horses killed by the same cause, with likely more untold losses.

Paul Kerns QO. In Mosvach L. L. Leonard

Stearns-Dickinson Nuptials In Rolfe Parsonage

Miss Florence Stearns and Herbert Dickinson wed at the M. E. parsonage Rolfe on Thursday November 19. Rev. C W Tompkins officiated with the bride’s parents, Mr and Mrs Frank Stearns, present. The couple, well known in the area, plan future days together with relatives expected to join them on their wedding trip.

Florence Stearns Herbert Dickinson M. E. Parsonage Rolfe Paxstar C W W.tompkins Frank GB. Stearns Lee Fisher Speand Oganditer Kronk EL Stearns Wowhatan Dickson Fisher Beime Minnesota Dickinson F. We Nasheed

Corn Borer Sets Record for Southern Advance

The European corn borer moved farther south this year than ever before, yet its spread beyond known boundaries remains unclear. Rhode Island is designated a modified accredited area, clarifying the practical eradication of bovine tuberculosis and bringing the total of accredited states to 41.

Rhode Island

Plover Sports Schedule and Musical Event This Week

This week features Sov 26 Havelock boys and pit here and Dec 3 musical recital by Miss Kelly Miss Thompson and Mr Spotvold. Next, Dec 27 Plover boys and girls visit Armstrong and Dec 5 Ottosen teams host. Season tickets valid for all events.

Sov Havelock Plover Armstrong Ottasen Kelly Thompson Mr. Spotvold

Broadwell Fokken Areal couple wed in Plover Lutheran parsonage

Bernida Broadwell and Edward Fokken married Saturday at 11 AM in immersouiy parish by Rev. M. Thompson with a single ring ceremony. The bride, elder Broadwell daughter, violinist in Plover High School orchestra, and the groom, son of Geo Fokken, recently moved from Mallaya, plan a future home near Pocahontas. A crowd serenaded them Monday and wedding treats followed.

Bernida Broadwell Edward Fokken Immersouiy Rev. M. Thompson W. J. Krejer F. EB. Broadwell Plover High School Pocahontas John Pisher Bend Sky Place Plover Bridgroon

Auxiliary Notes From Plainfield Legion Meeting

The American Legion auxiliary met at Mrs. Mae Butler’s home on Friday afternoon November 20 with president Mrs. Fred Grove presiding. After flag salute and chaplain prayer the business meeting and sewing for the supply shelf followed, and a lunch was served. Several visitors attended including those at the county meeting in Gilmore City the prior Saturday.

American Legion Auxiliary Mae Butler Fred Grove Gilmore City N. J. Meurer C. E. Miller I. M. McKim W. W. Bruner Glenn Horsman Mattie EK. Young J. D. Mehaffey J. M. Bush

Plover Methodist Church Notes Revival Meetings Set

Regular services continue at Plover Methodist Church under Pastor Rev. I. C. McNulty. A Sunday evening feature invites questions for discussion, with answers shown the following week. Revival meetings run December 6 to 20 led by Evangelist Rev. S. E. Polovina. Rev. and Mrs. McNulty plan Thanksgiving visiting relatives after union services.

Plover Methodist Church I. C. McNulty S. E. Polovina

Plover Presbyterian Church Notes Rev Walter Rothwell

Church notes outline Union Thanksgiving service to be led by Rev LC McNulty with the Plover male quartet and Red Cross offering. Announce annual bazar and supper on Saturday Dec 5 with booths and a 5 30 pm supper menu. A Presbyterian Sunday school workers conference is set for Dec 1 in Orinsen Presdaie. Subscribe for The Arrow now.

Plover Presbyterian Church Walter Rothwell Union Our Church LC. McNulty Red Cross Boston Presbyterian Orinsen Presdaie

Shaw Family Hosts Sunday Dinner Guests

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Shaw along with Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Flaherty and their baby of Pocahontas and Mr. and Mrs. George Shors of Rolfe were Sunday dinner guests at the George Shaw home.

A. J. Shaw Laurence Flaherty Baby Pocahontas George Shors Rolfe George Shaw

Plover School Notes Highlight Top Spellers In Grades One to Four

First and second grade students Anita Abbott Jack DuBois Erly Majorowicz and Georgine Thompson posted perfect spelling last Friday. Several absences noted due to illness. Thanksgiving poster completed and a private instruction based music recital is set for Thursday December 28 at 7 28 in the auditorium. Seventh and eighth grades ended the second six weeks with a list of students who were neither absent nor tardy. High School schedule included basketball games against Havelock and Armstrong with times for girls and boys. Third and fourth grades celebrated top spellers Morris Forrey Evelyn Baade Ruth Buchanan Janice Miller Nene Minkler Cheryl Taylor Geraldine Henderson Jeanne Abbot Dean Beneke George Hess Dick Fisher Donald Jolliffe Gay Stover Helen Henderson Imogene Knnsely Mary Dee McKwen Dorcas Stearns Dorothy Peterson. Jeanne Abbot celebrated a birthday Friday. A pilgrim village display was placed on the reading table.

G. A. Everson Rolfe O. G. Emery C. E. Miller Glenn Horsman Wallace Bruner Nick Meurer Legion Pocahontas B. F. Riggs Foster W. H. Buchanan P. Riches George Feaney C. E F. Kauffman Plover School C. R. Henderson Mike Strong Dave Burns Emmetsburg F. E. Broadwell Herman Bittner Mallard Clarence Ham Antlers Saskatchewan Canada Marion Ham George Ham Tyrus Cobbs Odobolt K. B. Hubbell W. H. Henderson Sioux City Amber J. L. Johnson Clarence Wachter Minnesota Wachter Ortonville Ballston George Ande George D. Henderson Palo Alto Ernest Hubbell Lloyd Fultz Favonetsburg Hospital Charles Justice of Ankeny Harold Justice Charles Albaugh Lohrville H. F. Knapp Re. W Paul Kerns William Goodchild Havelock Baxamai Fisher West Bendix Chande Miller Franklyn Majorawiers Virgil Thorson Coulter Albert Sorenson Mimhist Til GO. J. Cruickshank Garwin, Minn J. B. Shidon Sheldon Ohio W. H. Sroufe Gilmore City Clarence Lois Sroufe Charles Hansen Mmmetsburg Romeo Johnson Bernice Johnson Robert Johnson Minneapolis Grant Sanders Jr Iowa Falls Henry Lampe Albert City MD Lehnus Dick Bush Barbara Clear Lake J. M. Bush R. F. Buck Doyle Alexander Catherine O'Neal Nevada Merwin Ller Henry Fitzgerald Fort Dodge Laurence Hahn F. E. Heathman Frank Fitzgerald Fitzgerald O. A. Smith Harry Smiths Laurens Bert Fred Smiths N. J. Meurer Whittemore Nick Bert Peterson Miss Thompson Miss Kuchenbecker Eagle Grove Miss Miss Gilchrist Eleanor Johnson Blarcourt Miss Hansen Alta Miss Miller Reval Miss Stevens Mason City Kuchenbecker Owatonna Minn Rogie Grove J. I. Sanders Iowa Plover Anita Abbott Jack DuBois Erly Majorowicz Georgine Thompson Florence Webbink Betty Strong Orville Nicol Dorothy McKim Phyllis Martin Thelma Jolliffe Elaine Enge Keith Thompson Charles Sharp Suzanne Roush Marilyn Miller Merle Kerns Dorothy Hofert LaVon Heathman Alice Grove Dorothy DuBois Catherine Butler Armstrong Morris Forrey Evelyn Baade Ruth Buchanan Janice Miller Nene Minkler Cheryl Marie Taylor Geraldine Henderson Jeanne Abbot Dean Beneke George Hess Dick Fisher Donald Jolliffe Gay Stover Ileen Henderson Imogene Knnsely Mary Dee Mckwen Dorcas Stearns Dorothy Peterson

Pocahontas County Board Proceedings Continued

The Pocahontas County board records labor, repairs, and miscellaneous expenses for the period, listing items paid to workers like Calkins and Fitzgerald, purchases for mdse from multiple stores, rent payments, and medical aid during the October period. It notes refunds, mileage, and various disbursements to vendors, nurses, and service providers.

Marvin Rkeechten Calkins Bo Matt Fitzgerald Gerald Griffin Ford Griffin John HH Habden Otto Dirks Baskerville Dale Stover Daher Inert Whateas Hook Young Prank Hatton Thomas Geasnow Rolfe Aare J F Carlson F Carlson Frank Williams L Boyd Commission Henry Buck Margaret Whyte S Madsen Chas. Battershell J P Berk Co Simes’ Market Shriner Doeringsfeld L Hogan Mdse Gibson Grocery Louie Breen John Anderson Pocahontas Creamery Hammes Shoe Webster Co Plover Lumber Co J Dixon Lumber Co Lauriel Buss Mary Veerhusen Jennie Bollard H Hart Carl White Minnick Josephs

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