Pocahontas County Plans Farm Policy and Elects Officers
Pocahontas County agricultural planning committee selected major studies for 1939 40 including fair rental charges on non depleting acres and farm ownership expansion for tenants. Roy Miller was named chair man with B W Lathrop as vice chairman and E J Schmuecker as secretary. A 3 man AAA rental acreage subcommittee LeRoy Nelson Henry H DeWall and J V Poduska and a farm ownership subcommittee Messer Leith Gordon Vial and A A Brinkman were appointed. M G Birlingmair of Iowa State College extension attended to assist planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Roy Miller
Palmer
B. W. Lathrop
Havelock
E. J. Schmuecker
Pocahontas
Ernst Luth
Rolfe
R. A. Crummer
LeRoy Nelson
Henry H. DeWall
J. V. Poduska
Messer Leith
Gordon Vial
A. A. Brinkman
M. G. Birlingmair
Iowa State College Extension Service
Up And Coming 4 H Club Meets At Wil son Home
The Up and Coming 4 H club met at Edna and Helen Wilsons on Saturday September 23. Members presented several talks including Respect of One's Self Bird Shelters and Feeding Stations Walk Stand and Sit Correctly Selection and Care of Kitchen Equipment and Health topics. The meeting adjourned with a lunch and plans for the next gathering at Irene and Betty Shimon's with officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna
Helen Wilson
Irene Shimon
Mildred Oberding
Lila Daniels
Marcella Aden
Betty Shimon
W. Stoulil
Irene
Evelyn Carlsen
Ames girl undergoes appendicitis operation
Miss Cathryn Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs H F Thomas of Ames and former Rolfe residents underwent an appendicitis operation last Wednesday at Mary Greeley hospital Ames She is getting along fine. On Sunday Mr and Mrs F E Grant and Beverly and Miss Cathrine McIntire visited her in the hospital and she has received many cards and remembrances from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathryn Thomas
H. F. Thomas
Ames
Rolfe
Mary Greeley Hospital
F. E. Grant
Beverly
Catherine McIntire
Cathryn
Lois Brinkman Weds Richard Hodoway in Waterloo Ceremony
Miss Lois Jessie Brinkman daughter of Mr and Mrs H D Brinkman married Richard Hodoway of Independence Iowa Sept 23 at the Presbyterian chapel in Waterloo Rev Durenfield officiated the double ring ceremony The bride wore a bouquet of Talisman roses Mary Beth Brinkman maid of honor Sydney Kurtz best man The couple will reside in Independence Iowa Mr Hodoway is a Wear Ever salesman after attending Morningside College and works as a scarcer description not included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Jessie Brinkman
H. D. Brinkman
Richard Hodoway
Independence
Iowa
Waterloo
Rev. Durenfield
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Chapel
Mary Beth Brinkman
Sydney Kurtz
Rolfe High School
Battle Creek College
Battle Creek
Mich
Morningside College
Sioux City
Pocahontas
Hodaway
Hawarden High School
Christensen Takes Charge of Rolfe Creamery
Sorn Christensen, new proprietor of the Rolfe creamery, assumed control on Monday October 2. His father Sorn Kristensen, longtime Forest City creamery operator, visited town to inspect the local plant as the Christensen family plans to move around October 15 and occupy the Pouelsen house. Friends wish the Poulesens success in their new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorn Christensen
Rolfe Creamery
Sorn Kristensen
Forest City
Christensen
Pouelsen
Poulesens
Iowa Blind Sale Prep Brings New Items to Rolfe
Rolfe to host next week a sale of Iowa blind crafts with standard goods like maps and brooms plus new ironing cards and chromaine pattern rugs. Five door to door salesmen will operate under written credentials, approved by Mayor Brinkman for Rolfe households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Needs
Fort Dodge
Rolfe
Brinkman
Choir Selection at Morningside College
Marietta Seaman from Bradgate was chosen for the Morningside vesper choir after tryouts. Directed by Professor Paul MacCollin, the choir studies choral music and alternates with the college chapel choir for Wednesday chapel services at Grace Methodist Church on campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta Seaman
Bradgate
Morningside College
Paul MacCollin
Morningside Conservatory of Music
Grace Methodist Church
Rev Lease Assigned to Akron in Iowa Conference
The Northwest Iowa District of the Methodist church adjourned in Webster City after the annual conference. Bishop Magee announced pastoral appointments for the year with Rev W H Lease to Akron and Rev J K Plummer to Rolfe, moving from Hartley. Other assignments include Schuldt Immetsburg, Wolcott Havelock-Ware, Shaper Mallard-Curlew, Redmayne Plover, McDowell West Bend-Cylinder, Handy Gilmore City, Long Pocahontas, Williams Rutland-Bradgate. Rev J J Davies will pastor Fort Dodge First Church. Rolfe attendees listed among visiting church members and lay delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Iowa
The
Methodist Church
Webster City
J. Ralph Magee
Rolfe
Lease
Akron
Ik. J. Plummer
Hartley
Immetsburg
Arthur FF. Schuldt
Havelock-Ware
J. D. Wolcott
Laurens
H. O. Ward
Mallard-Curlew
M. M. Shaper
Plover
Ernest Redmayne
West Bend-Cylinder
G. R. McDowell
Gilmore City
W. 8. Handy
Pocahontas
A. C. Long
Rutland-Bradgate
W. K. Williams
J. J. Davies
Fort Dodge
Gee
E. Ivey
Grant Johnson
J. A. Johnson
Art Michalek
Geo. Lehnus
Vern Perrin
Evelyn
Etta Schnugg
Hepsy Forsythe
Clara Hendrickson
Alta Hewlett
Farewell Party for Reverend and Mrs Lease
A farewell gathering for Rev and Mrs Lease is planned in the church basement this Friday evening. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish sandwiches and dishes and silverware. Supper is at seven with a social hour to follow for those unable to attend supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leases
Lease
Bowling alley set for Wasem building lease
The room in the Wasem building formerly occupied by Central States Electric Co. has been leased for a bowling alley. It will be run by Mr. Sohm of Carroll. Mr. and Mrs. Sohm and their two children occupy an apartment in the Miss Clara Everson residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasem
Central States Electric Co
Sohm
Carroll
White Wins Golf Honor At Iowa Jewelers Convention
C. J. White took third place in the golf tournament linked to the annual Iowa retail jewelers convention in Fort Dodge on Sunday. Prizes were awarded to all 19 competitors with Oscar Olson of Fort Dodge taking first and Elmer Nelson of Guthrie Center second.
Weishaar Rites Held for Pocahontas Area Farmer
Joseph Weishaar aged 51 died at his Havelock home on September 21 1939 after farming in Pocahontas and Palo Alto counties with Rosa Milefchik whom he wed February 4 1918. They had ten children and survive him with one sister and seven brothers. Funeral September 25 at St. Margarets Rolfe burial in Pocahontas Calvary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Joseph Weishaar
Wheeler
Havelock
Rosa Milefchik
Pocahontas
Palo Alto
Leonard
Evelyn
Adelaide
Elmer
Edwin
Bernard
Melvin
Gilbert
Drake University
Des Moines
Raphael
Lawrence Pals
Anton
Shabbona
Ill
Edward
Marengo
Philip
Toledo
Aloysuis
Alfred
Effingham
D. A. Tewell
St. Margaret’s Church
Rolfe
Calvary Cemetery
J. P. O’brien
Wm. Wilson
Leon Sinek
Wm. Schreier
Albert Martens
H. G. Gibson
John Vogel
Josephine
Remington
Ind
James
Joseph Vogel
Wolcott
Anna Piszek
Mike Pisazek
Frank Weber
Pipestone
Minn
Helen Mileschik
Eldora
Iowa
E.S. Hard
Superior
Wis
John Weishaar
Arthur Weishaar
Funeral Services Held Thursday For Mrs White
Funeral services for Mrs. A P White were held Thursday afternoon at the M R Fisher home with Rev H A Sinning officiating. Interment followed at Clinton Garfield cemetery. Surviving are seven children, seventeen grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a sister and a brother, with distant relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. White
M. R. Fisher
H. A
Mars
C. B. Bowen
Jeanette Flanck Seng
Jesus
Jean Mather
C. B. Boyce
Clinton-Garfield Cemetery
D. W. Trick
Des Moines
Perry White
Merle McDonough
Estherville
Lou White
Spencer
Arthur White
Marshalltown
Cecil White
Rockwell City
Duane White
Cedar Rapids
Howard Gray
Clapp
Sarah Hillan
Frances Patrick
John V Pascal
Pocahontas
Priscilla Tiller
William and
Nancy Tiller
Princeton
Mercer Co
West Virginia
Iowa
Mooreville
Dysart
A. P. White Dee
Cedar Falls
South Dakota
Pocahontas County
Rolfe
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Maude Fisher
Fay Trick
Generva Collier
Glenbush
Saskachewan
Canada
Thomas Tiller
Maloy
Alberta
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Resumes Activities
Garfield township Farm Bureau met at Walter Heald home Sept. 28 after summer break. Archives led a business session with 4-H reports by Melba Ader and Richard Hosier with Roger DeWolf for 4-H boys, and Miss Colgan outlined Women's Project plans. LeRoy Nelson spoke on the AAA program amid school program highlights by Bernice Ricklefs and local students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Brinkman
Doris Remster
Garfield 4-H
Don Shimon
Richard Hosier
Garfield
Harry Brigham
Charles Bowen
N. J. Bixler
Garfield Township Farm Bureau
Walter Heald
Archlves
Melba Ader
Roger DeWolf
Miss Colgan
Andrew Ives
Lucille White
J. F. DeWolf
Marl Ives
LeRoy Nelson
AAA
Bernice Ricklefs
Telmer Sime
Lokerse
George Heald
Enterprise Ad ds to Force Birth of Gilmore City Editor's Son
The Gilmore City Enterprise extends congratulations to Editor and Mrs. Soldwish on the birth of a son on Tuesday September 26. The child will bring valuable help to the business in years to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Arrow
Soldwish
Gilmore City Enterprise
Rolfe Business Men’s Club Holds October Meeting
A regular meeting of the Rolfe Business Men’s club met in the Rolfe State Bank basement on Tuesday evening October 8. The financial report of the September 8-9 celebration was read and the executive committee instructed to appoint a committee to select a meeting place. Due to poor attendance notices will be sent for the next regular meeting Tuesday evening October 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Business Men's Club
Rolfe State Bank
Farmers See Prices Rising Amid War Boom
Iowa farmers and county agents report bullish sentiment as war inflates prices. Many seek land, store corn, or buy futures while some remain cautious, remembering past crashes and planning to profit from inflation before a potential bust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Associaton
Noo
Speaking Contests for Farm Youth Announced
Pocahontas county farm youths may earn trips to Des Moines watches and cash in a Farmers Grain Dealers association contest. Participants must be 20 or younger on January 1 and submit by November 1. District winners advance to the January convention in Des Moines with state prizes awaiting top performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Des Moines
Farmers Grain Dealers Association of Iowa
EK. J. Schmuecker
Iowa
Farmers Grain Association
Don Hudison
Farmers Grain Dealers Association
Fort Dodge
Schmuecker
Smith-Hughes
Shriner and daughter finish twelve week eastern Iowa tour
Mrs. G. S. Shriner and daughter Mrs. W. D. Ives return from a 12 week trip visiting McGregor Decorah Spillville Billy clocks cattle congress at Waterloo and friends in Marshalltown Hopkinton Conrad and Carlisle. They took Mrs Ives to her home in Glidden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Shriner
W. D. Ives
Iowa
McGregor
Decorah
Billy Brothers
Spillville
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Hopkinton
Conrad
Carlisle
Alumni Meet Rolfe High School Football Tonight at Park
An alumni team from Rolfe high school faces the current high school squad tonight at the ball park at 8 00. Season and activity tickets admit free. others pay 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. Alumni stars include Dave Brinkman formerly an end at Morningside and Keith Rickard a tackle on Iowa University freshmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High School
Ball Park
Dave Brinkman
Morningside
Keith Rickard
Iowa University
Rolfe High School triumphs on Laurens field 1 0 victory
Rolfe High School defeated Laurens 1 0 before a large crowd on the new lighted Laurens field. Taylor scored the lone touchdown in the first quarter and Lanus added another score in the third. Laurens relied on two veterans Carter and Alexander as Rolfe’s strong offensive drives and hard defense overwhelmed the home team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurens Mrnday
Rolfe High School
Laurens Tran
Taylor Anus
Tin
Laurens
Rolfe
Carter
Ro Oback
Alexander Atoend
Totes
Paturens
Taylor
Cox
Tony
Lanus
Moyans
Lokerse
Tutt
Calls From Mexico Visit Rolfe Residents
Mr and Mrs Fred Sherman of Deming New Mexico former Rolfe residents called on O J Fuller sr at Rolfe as they traveled home from Michigan where they farm. They learned Mesdadia Sherman is gravely ill and has been moved from Corpus Christi to San Antonio for altitude relief. They extend greetings through the Arrow and note Tr Ben Sherman of Los Angeles is improved and back at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M&xXico
Fred Sherman
Deming
New Mexico
Rolfe
O. J. Fuller, Sr
Michigan
Frank Shermans
Fort Dodge
Mesdadia Sherman
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
Ben Sherman
Los Angeles
Forty Steel Corn Bins Being Assembled Here
Forty steel corn bins shipped to Rolfe are being assembled by Marwin Obrecht under contract for the project. The bins, about 2000 bushels capacity each, store corn pledged as loan collateral from the AAA funded by a federal loan program. Rolfe received its shipment later due to space constraints at Charlton Grain Co. elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Marwin Obrecht
AAA
Starts
Charlton Grain Co
Noel Duffy Taken to Des Moines Hospital for Observation
Mrs. T. D. Jones and Mrs. Edward Duffy conveyed Noel Duffy to a Des Moines hospital for observation and treatment Friday. Mrs. Duffy stayed with Noel while Mrs. Jones returned Sunday with her family after attending the Rainbow division Company A reunion in Winterset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Duffy
T. D. Jones
Edward Duffy
Des Moines
Noel
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Waterloo, Iowa
Christenson
Rolfe Masons
Rolfe Masonic Fraternity
Lodge Hall
E. J. Plummer
Enterprise
Business Men’s Club
Eastern
Towa
H. 5
Loecais
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