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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1942
Page
3
Emory Kirby announces a closing nut sale to be held December 3 at the George Dickerson farm south of town. He hopes for milder weather after the sale as he plans to move to a warmer climate. Nearby residents and visitors note the event amid town activity.
Mrs. Mary Boysen hosted the Woman's Society of Christian Service with service by Mrs. Bert Jacobson Mrs. Donald Cornwell and Mrs. Charles Philp. Friday and Saturday events included Helping Hand Circle meetings and a bazaar at the Methodist church. Oscar Johnston of Pocahontas visited his sister Mrs. Ben Eby. a dinner honored their son leaving for service. A nine pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Goodchild on Friday November 20. Bert Riggs funeral services were held from Rolfe. The Cornwell farm site is now Harold Wright's. Soybean bins near the elevator are expanding. Walter Ohrtmann enlisted in the U S Navy and travels to Des Moines for exam after working at Hakes Produce Co. Ned Goodchild made a business trip to Algona. Jake Smith suffered intestinal influenza. William and Mrs. Lucey of Cedar Falls visited the Reimer family. he will work as police radio announcer in New York. A maintenance building foundation is being erected north of Tom Edge’s alley to house the county truck. Bert Clouss and daughter moved their trailer to Des Moines.
Havelock high school basketball swept Curlew with girls 39 to 17 and boys 24 to 21 on Thursday. The town’s schedule lists games through February with a 80 County tournament at Pocahontas in late January and a Thanksgiving break.
Poccahontas Sister Mary Lenore led a Sacred Heart school music recital Friday afternoon featuring rhythm orchestra members Eddie Havlik Peggy Hogan Jane Miller Donabel Hotovec Pat Houren Kay Frances O'Brien Grace Schoofs Joan Steinbrecher Peter Groff Carol Jean Ott Sally Mitchell Lavonne Schott Allan Hogan Veronica Ryan Anella Kelly Lolita Hammes Mary Ann Schroeder Betty Robinson Helen A Reigels berger Joan Lorge Lois Miller and Patty Robinson with Naida Shimon as accompanist.
The first training session for the women's home projects occurred Wednesday at Mrs. Gordon Vail’s home. Home demonstration agent Mrs. Sage led wardrobe remodeling instructions to be shared by group leaders. A pot luck luncheon followed, and patriotic songs were sung. The next meeting is scheduled for December 4 at the Havelock public library.
The Axel Carlson farm sale on Thursday drew a large crowd with milk cows selling for 117 dollars and machinery bringing good prices. On Friday the Meredith farm closing out sale saw cows sell for 180 dollars while horses sold poorly. The American Legion Auxiliary provided hot lunches during the sales. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edge and daughter-in-law were shopping at Emmetsburg on Thursday with young Robert Lee.
John Drake Wolcott, pastor, invites parishioners to Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Next Sunday the Father’s house of prayer will be open, urging a correct philosophy of life through worship.
Mrs A M Coats spoke on Australia at the courthouse. she has lived in Australia 26 years and came to visit Fort Dodge relatives, unable to return due to war. Pvt James J Zdrazil is believed in Africa. Charles and Mrs Zdrazil received their first letter in nine weeks. Miss Helen Thornton moves from Winterset to Hurley New Mexico for a high school post. Grace Carey and Marion Houren joined regional Iowa Hotel association luncheon at Cherokee Hotel Lewis. Ellen Carey and family plus Jerry Sullivan attend Sullivan family reunion at Storm Lake. Kathryn Carey of Humboldt visited Ellen Carey and Will Carey.
Local fire department was summoned to the Frank Kodras farm Saturday night just after 8 o clock. The chimney burned out and the roof caught fire but firefighters arrived promptly and extinguished the blaze.
The men at the adult night school discussed hog raising on concrete at Wednesday’s meeting led by C. Johndreau. Women’s session covered What Will Rising Prices Mean to Me with film Romance of Meat. Upcoming topics include farm machinery care and repair. County agents and Farm Bureau staff attended the Iowa Farm Bureau federation meeting in Des Moines. Further notes cover personnel moves and visits across the region including Stelpflug to Rockwell City and various family travels and illnesses.
Hospital remains reported as recovering. Mr and Mrs Albert Hemerson attended the funeral of Mrs Allie Brown in Bede. Mr and Mrs Leonard Lindsey hosted dinner Sunday for Perry residents including Walter Kerlin Gerald Thorney and children Stanley King Margaret Lanning Allen and Bruce Sinclair.
The Friday Night club met at Mrs. Inga McCreary's home for a Chinese checkers game. Mrs. Harold Lees won the high prize. Guests included Mrs. Ole Knutson Mrs. Mary Buck and Blanche Wallace. Refreshments followed the games. Dinner guests at Mrs. P. F. Naeve's Sunday included multiple families from Gilmore City Woodward Duncumb Barnum Humboldt Ottosen and Ottosen connections. Oluf Halsrude joined Leon ard Holden of Ottosen in Fargo N D and will visit relatives.
Social visits across the area include Livermore residents visiting families in Mankato Minnesota and at the Solli home. Rev Henry Mueller and family of Livermore called on the Olson family. Carroll Kinseth and William Manguson of Audubon hunted near town and dined with Theodore Benjamin’s grandparents. Junior Hoag, from Lester town Quaker Oats elevator, spent the weekend with parents. Chelsea weekend trip and Fort Dodge visit are also reported with Helen Weisley visiting Roy Ellsworth’s family.
County Extension Director Max O. Naylor warns that mice often build up in orchards and girdle valuable trees before farmers notice, despite rabbits being seen as the greatest rodent menace to young fruit trees. The warning highlights hidden damage from mice in expanding farms.
Local notes describe safeguarding a damaged site around a young tree. Advice includes clearing grass to bare earth within eight feet to deter mice nesting and using repellents and poisoned bait prepared from basic kitchen ingredients.
A reader asks about the toll of tuberculosis, noting high death rates and thousands living with the disease, highlighting public health worries and calls for action.
Bradgate News reports multiple small gatherings and visits. Duane Jolliffe and Laurell Wooster couples called in Fort Dodge while seniors prepared for graduation photos in Storm Lake with Lucile Shadwick. Various families hosted dinners in Rembrandt West Bend Rolfe Perry Mason City Rochester Rochester.
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