Simonson Named Acting Postmaster in Rolfe
The Arrow reports A M Simonson named acting postmaster of Rolfe with Senate confirmation pending. He plans to assume possession Oct 16, citing prior duties on the corn hog committee. Alta Peterson to remain as assistant and Jimmy Carroll named second assistant. Earl Ferguson retires after eight years with best wishes from the community.
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Daily Newsapers
O. Strobe
Olfe
U. S. Senate
Senate
Ferguson
Simonson
Rolfe
the Arrow
Alta Peterson
Jimmy Carroll
Earl Ferguson
Farmers Receive Corn-Hog Checks And Retire Smiling
Last Friday in Des Moines Garfield and Powhston townships issued corn hog payments under Uncle Sam. About sixty five thousand dollars were distributed at Rolfe State Bank with smiles from LeRoy Nelson Gilbert Hillis Henry DeWall Harvey Henderson Wm Fisher and A M Simonson. Older farmers grumbled while younger ones welcomed the aid as local business activity likely to rise. The public approves and towns seem to benefit from the government payout. Mark Twain quote notes undertaker regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Garfield
Powhston
Uncle Sam
LeRoy Nelson
Gilbert Hillis
Henry DeWall
Harvey Henderson
Wm. Fisher
A. M. Simonson
Rolfe
Rolfe State Bank
Community club and church events listed for October
A sequence of local meetings and activities scheduled in Rolfe and surrounding areas from October 4 to December 5. The notices include club gatherings at homes and libraries, Masonic and Star parties, stock sales, church classes, and auxiliary society meetings with dates and hosts. Several items note location details such as the Masonic hall, Presbyterian church, and local stockyards.
Speidel Explains Merits of Iowa Tax Bill to Taxpayers
John Speidel of Washington outlines the new Iowa tax law before Marion Bruce and audience, detailing non partisan aims, property tax relief, and the blend of sales and net income taxes. He notes the bill’s passage with Republican support and its goal to fund schools and government with fair contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe M. DeVaul
J. E. Ri
Q O. Hauck
Marion Brice Dee
Pocahontas
John Speidel
Washington
Speidel
45Th General Assembly
Marion Bruce
Board of Assessment and Review
Iowa Senate
House
Better Government
Iowa
National Tax Association
North West Iowa Conference Reassigns Pastors
In Algona Sunday evening the North West Iowa Conference announced Rev. T. S. Bassett would be returned to Rolfe. Other pastors receiving assignments include Rev. C. L. Day to Havelock Ware, Rev. J. A. Kettle to Lake Park, Rev. D. M. Simpson to Pocahontas, Rev. H. V. Bartz to Plover, Rev. H. Q. Ward to Forest City Hayfield, Rev. T. K. Hoon to Garner, Rev. J. H. Walker to Early, Rev. C. H. Seward to Laurens, Rev. H. W. Faris at Rutland Bradgate, Rev. Glenn M. Squires at Hornick Holly Springs, Rev. Thos. Batho at Onawa Turin, and Rev. Herbert Clegg as Fort Dodge district superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Iowa
T. S. Bassett
Rolfe
Algona
Bassett
C. L. Day
Havelock Ware
J. A. Kettle
Pocahontas
Lake Park
D. M. Simpson
H. V. Bartz
Plover
H. QO. Ward
Forest City-Hayfield
T. KE. Hoon
Garner
J. H. Walker
C. H. Seward
Laurens
H. W. Faris
Rutland-Bradgate
Glenn M. Squires
Hornick- Holly Springs
Thos. Batho
Onawa-Turin
Herbert Clegg
Fort Dodge
Farm Bureau Service Co declares fourth patronage dividend
Members attended the fourth annual meeting at Park Hall Storm Lake on Monday evening Sept 24. Officers reported solid financial condition and a year of gains over the previous period. Directors Axel Hemmingsen M J Brown and Robert P Irwin were reelected. C W Huntley spoke for the legislative committee followed by entertainment and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Service Co
Park Hall
Storm Lake
Axel Hemmingsen
Robert P. Irwin
C. W. Huntley
Farm Bureau Legislative Committee
Mallard youths seek fights in town encounter
Dick Girves and Gene Schuller from Mallard roamed the countryside this summer and sought fights in town on Monday. Girves had previously fought on a Legion card last winter and won fans’ regard. The pair attempted to contact Vince Stoner and later, at Doc Jones’ office, Girves lost a tooth after a rough episode with forceps offered by the doctor.
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Mallard
Dick Girves
Gene Schuller
Legion
Girves
Schuller
Vince Stoner
Doc Jones
Doc
Monk McDonald triumphs in Rolfe Club golf contests
Leonard Monk McDonald wins two of three events at the Rolfe Golf Club with a 39 on nine holes and a 42 handicap, while Rob Hunter is runner up in the Tombstone event. A. D. Evans leads the driving with 449 yards, Kip Wilson and Lawrence Quinsland tie for second in distance, and McDonald also shines in the approach and putting at 125 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Golf Club
Leonard McDonald
Monk
McDonald
Robi. Hunter
A. D. Evans
L. Quinsland
Kip Wilson
Lawrence Quinsland
R. G. Hunter
Sime Family Visit Reported in Iowa Town
Mr and Mrs Irwin Sime and family of Duncombe and Russell Sime of Fairmont Minnesota visited Mr and Mrs Telmer Sime in the area last Sunday.
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Irwin Sime
Duncombe and
Russell Sime
Fairmont, Minn
Telmer Sime
Iowa Ends Day of the Hitchhiker in Tax Debate
The discussion frames taxes in Iowa as both a monetary and human issue. Officials note the days of easy exemptions are over as lawmakers weigh new fiscal measures impacting residents and state revenues.
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Iowa
Referendum votes favor corn hog plan in Lincoln-Roosevelt
Lincoln Roosevelt townships held a first referendum on the corn hog proposal last evening with 68 of 79 votes in favor. Laurens school rep Sept Norland and Rolfe’s A M Simonson spoke for continuation. Powhatan, Garfield, and Des Moines townships schedule meetings in October with Norland and Simonson to speak in Rolfe.
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Lincoln-Roosevelt
Norland
Laurens School
A. M. Simonson
Rolfe
Powhatan
Plover
Garfield
Des Moines
Rolfe Children Please Pierson PTA Members at Play
Rolfe Iowa group Playmates from Rolfe presented two one act plays to Pierson PTA Tuesday evening Sept 25 and drew a large audience. Miss Annette Green organized the troupe and now directs it with her sister. The plays featured Sally and the aunt in Too Many Marys and a tale of freedom for a slave girl in Little Black Heliotrope. The entertainment ended with a reception at Mrs Osborn home hosted by several local ladies.
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Little Theatre Group
Rolfe
Parent- Teacher Association
Annette Green
Pierson
Sally
Sarah
Mary
Amanda Jackson
Lisabeth Green
Helitrope
Bonnie Watts
Lucy Hamer
Kathryn Ann Green
W. E. Osborn
Primary No 44 Resurfaced With Gravel in Pocahontas County
Work on Primary No 44 began Monday with W B Williams of Dakota City as contractor supervising county trucks and labor. Gravel will be taken from Mather pit on Beaver Creek and from the river pit on Section 1 Des Moines township to apply a light coat for hole filling. The road has been one of Iowa's best graveled routes and this project aims to keep it in good condition.
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Pocahontas County
W. B. Williams
Dakota City
Mather
Beaver Creek
Des Moines
Iowa
Methodist Ladies Plan Year With Quilting And Sales
The Methodist Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs Geo F Smiths home for a business session and quilting. They will tie comforters at Kens ingtons this winter finishing with a dollar edge. A dish towel shower is a feature of October Kensington. Each lady should bring a hemmed towel marked M E. The annual bazaar and supper are set for December 5 with more details to follow.
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Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Geo. F. Smith
Kensington
New Deal Rally Promoted in Palmer
Ben Fischer and Frank Beneke distributed handbills in Palmer inviting a New Deal rally to be held Tuesday evening Oct. 9. Speakers listed include Senator Paul Anderson, C Coyle for judge, and W F Hopley for state senator. Democrats progressives and Republicans urged to attend. A Methodist chicken supper will be served for early arrivals.
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Ben Fischer
Frank Beneke
Palmer
Paul Anderson
C. C. Coyle
W. F. Hopley
Methodist Church
Farm Livestock Reduction Sale Set for October 10
Floyd P. DeVaul of six miles west of Rolfe advertises a Wednesday sale with six horses and colts, 82 head of young cattle, 108 feeding pigs, some shocked corn straw a Sandwich elevator and a Deering corn binder. Auction by R. W. Hipple includes 375 South Dakota feeder pigs and 80 Hereford calves at C. & N. W. stock yards Rolfe on Monday Oct 8 starting 1 30 p.m. due to feed shortage Read ad elsewhere in this issue.
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Floyd P. DeVaul
Rolfe
R. W. Hipple
South Dakota
Notice to Drivers on School Bus Stop Standards
Sheriff Hubert Kapsch of Pocahontas County Iowa urges motorists to stop at least five feet from school buses when pupils are boarding or alighting. Violations are misdemeanors with up to 30 days in jail or a $100 fine.
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Iowa
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Holds Large Meeting
Garfield Township Unit of the Farm Bureau gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Artman Christensen with over 100 members and guests on September 27. The program included talks on The Mennonites by Mrs. Earl Ives, musical numbers by local students, 4-H demonstrations from Garfield Go-Getters, and a tax law discussion by John Speidel of Washington. Lunch followed and the next meeting is set for October 25 at Otto Christensen’s home.
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Garfield Township
Farm Bureau
Artman Christensen
Geo. Christensen
Joe J. Johnson
Ben Behrendsen
A. J. Applegate
Earl Chambers
Helen Thompson
Rolfe
Miriam Ives
Earl Ives
Stella Shimon
F. J. Shimon
Patricia Shelgren
Garfield Go-Getters
Marie Hosier
Washington
Iowa
Speidel
Garfield
Otto Christensen
Iarl Chambers
Tuberculosis Cattle Test Ordered As Dr Graham Recovers
Dr L M Graham announces the regular three year cattle tuberculosis test is underway. He has been briefly ill but expects to return full time next week and asks cattle owners for cooperation to complete the program.
Corn Loans To Be Paid Or Corn May Be Resealed
Jens Thompson and Guy Smith reported at a district meeting that all corn loans must be paid by October 15. Sealing may be renewed at cost per bushel, allowing holdover of corn with the difference between old and new loans. The county warehousing board set a sealing price of 40c per 100 bushels for the current campaign.
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Jens Thompson
Guy Smith
Cherokee
Mr. Thompson
Annual Carnival to Hold Boards at CMT Friday Eve
The high school carnival is set for Friday evening at 5 30 with a chicken supper served under Miss Rogers and Miss Hood. A three performance program in the auditorium begins 7 45 featuring a play and specialties plus prizes including a framed $5 bill and an electric radio lamp. Bingo whiz bang weight guessing and other games will fill the gymnasium with lunches in the domestic science room.
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Miss Peterson
Gilbert Schmidt
Roy Boles
Orville Kilbourne
Martin Schupfer
Howard Spencer
Raphael Weishaar
Lulu Christensen
Kevelyn Mae Sennett
Alice Marine
Mabel Nielsen
Diyonna Vaughn
Hone
Miss Rogers
Miss Hood
Methodist Episcopal Church Weekly Schedule and Notices
Rev T S Bassett leads Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Worship at 11:00 a m Epworth League at 7:00 p m and Worship at 7:45 p m Next Sunday opens the new church year with services and activities for all members and friends Dates to remember include October 14 Aggressive Church October 21 Spirit of Loyalty to Christ and His Church October 28 World Wide Work of the Church A Ladies Aid Society meeting is set for October 24 for sociability and work.
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Epworth League
Christ
Ladies’ Aid Society For Sociability
Trinity Lutheran Church weekly schedule and note
Rev J O Wangberg leads services at Trinity Lutheran Church with Sunday School at 10 00 morning worship 10 45 Luther League 8 00 PM and mid week prayer meeting Thursdays 8 00 PM Preaching hours set for next Sunday Morning Choir rehearsal Thursday evening Missionary Society meets Friday afternoon October 10 at Mrs T O Lowerys home. Quote from O A Newlin about obedience to God.
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Luther League
The
Missionary Society
T. O. Lowery
O. A. Newlin
Presbyterian Church Notes Rally Day and Services
Morning worship at 10:00 with sermon The Lamp Within Thy Hand. Sunday School and Christian Endeavor at 11:00 and 7:00. Evening worship at 8:00. Rally Day and Promotion in Sunday school next Sunday. Christian Endeavor service at seven.
Local notes from Rolfe community updates and plans
Verna Ferden assists at Riches Cafe. Fort Dodge shoppers include Mr and Mrs Leon Sinek and family. W B Butler and son Guy G visit Des Moines. Rev T S Bassett attends Morningside College trustees meeting in Sioux City. C J White and George N Jeffries attend opticians get together in Des Moines. Musical tea at schoolhouse next Thursday under Woman's Club, library benefit. J T Seifert Guernsey sale draws light turnout but bids fair. Randall Melson expands dairy herd. Butler party to visit Boston Cortland and Chicago before returning.
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Verna Ferden
Riches Cafe
Leon Sinek
Fort Dodge
Butler
Guy G
Des Moines
T. S. Bassett
Sioux City
Morningside College
C. J. White
George N. Jeffries
Opticians
Woman’s Club
J. T. Seifert
Randall Melson
G. G. Butler
W. S. Butler
East
Boston
Mass
Cortland
N. Y
Chicago
Nain Lutheran Church Notes Saturday Schedule
Rev. L H Kjoller presides with Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Worship 11:00 a m and Evening Service on 1st and 3rd Sundays at 5 8:00 p m The first Sunday morning service is in Danish all others in English Rolfe community members are invited to attend per the schedule unless announced otherwise.
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Rolfe
Alumni Stars Edge R H S Varsity In Close City Park Battle
A large crowd watched the R H S Varsity and Alumni Stars clash under floodlights at City Park. The game stayed close, decided in the final seconds when Shelgren caught a Kober pass and juked through defenders for a touchdown.
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R. H. S. Varsity
Shelgren
Kober
Jim” Wilson
Jim
Lokerse
Carroll
Cornwell
Spence
Wilson Brothers
Vance Wiley
Ole” White
Wim
Christensen
Ed Calligan
Wilcox
Tiernan Bros
Rickard
Lanus
Chambers
V. Brandes
Harmon
V. Wiley Calligan
E. Calligan
Phillips RG J
Wilcox White
C. L. Heathman Gunderson
W. Tiernan Hoard
Christensen Green LE O. White
R. Carroll Rickard
R. Lokerse
G. Spence Shelgren
Graeber ‘MelIntire
Home Project Tailoring Lessons Begin Next Week
Mrs. Ruth W. Brown will conduct a four day tailoring course in Pocahontas County next week. Sessions run Tuesday through Friday with venues varying from a Laurens library meeting to homes of Mrs. Arthur Anderson and Mrs. Andrew Ives near Rolfe. The initial lesson covers repairing and altering coats for ladies and children.
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Ruth W. Brown
Pocahontas County
Laurens
Arthur Anderson
Pocahontas
Onda
Andrew Ives
Rolfe
Ruby Green Weds Albert Brewster in Rolfe Methodist Parsonage
Miss Ruby A. Green daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Green of Rolfe and Albert Brewster son of Mr and Mrs E E Brewster of Laurens were married Monday evening Oct 23 1934 at the Rolfe Methodist parsonage with Rev T S Bassett officiating. The couple will reside in Laurens.
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Ruby A. Green
R. E. Green
Rolfe
Albert Brewster
E. E. Brewster
Laurens
Methodist Parsonage
Rev
T. S. Bassett
Wesley Ott
Pocahontas
Fort Dodge
Brewster
Ivey couple attend Northwest Iowa Conference sessions
Mr and Mrs Geo A Ivey attended the Northwest Iowa Conference of the M E church in Algona Sunday. Mrs Alta Hewlett and Miss Clara Hendrickson also attended among the group.
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Geo. A. Ivey
Northwest Iowa
M. E. Church
Algona
Alta Hewlett
Clara Hendrickson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mark Pwain
M. W. Webb
Masonic and Star Party
Masonic Hall
Rolfe Woman's Club
Library
Presbyterian Sunday School
J. R. McIntire
D. M. T. Woman's Club
A. L. D. Club
Grant Pollock
CG. J. White
American Lion Auxiliary
T. D. Jones
Floyd P Paul
Troup of Excelsior Society
Presbyterian Church
Woman's Club
OES
Sorosis Club
Clifford Howe
Delta del
A. G. Hille
Trinity Lutheran ‘Ssionary Society
Bon Ton Bridge Club
Arnes
Fred P. Nelson
American Home Study Club
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Garfield Town Ship Unit
M. E. Ladies’ Aid
M. E. Conference
Colebaugh
Duffy
Maxine. Colebaugh
KE. S. Colebaugh
Edward T. Duffy
St. Augustine's Rectory
FE. J. O'Connell
Ivy Grant
Basie Duffy
Grant
Yonkers
Charlton Grain Co. Inc
Daffy
Hubert Kapsch
Garfield Township Farm Bureau
CMT
Methodist Episcopal Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. O. Wangberg
11Bam Christian Endeavor
Nain Lutheran
L. H. Kjoller
R.H.S
H. Calligan L
Tiernan
T. Tiernan
J. Carroll
J. Wilson
K. Wilson
Ruby Green
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