Rolfe football team wins fourth straight in 18 6 victory over Laurens
Rolfe defeated Laurens 18 to 6 at city park in a hard fought game, notching its fourth consecutive win and second Twin Lakes conference victory. The Rolfe offense showed power with three touchdowns and a late third quarter rally, while Laurens pressured the Rolfe line and battled to the final minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotfe
Laurens
Twin Lakes
Rolfe
Lawrens
Rolfe Laurens
Tutt
Taylor
Cornwell
Cox
Richard Cox
Cornell
Carmwell
Tolfe
Carter
Coffin Corner
Tuit
Fobner
Hansen
Laurens G. Rolfe
Livermore
Rockwell City
A L D Club Met at Grant Pollock Home
The A L D club gathered last Thursday afternoon at Mrs Grant Pollock home. Mrs J P Lomen presided. program chair Mrs H D Brinkman led the program. Mrs P Lathrop spoke on Causes and Problems of Leisure in a Modern World and Mrs G R Valmer reviewed Uses of Leisure Educational and Recreational plus a paper by Mrs C W Tompkins. Roll call cited uses of leisure moments. Mrs G C I Gunderson read a letter from Naomi describing her South American trip from Buenos Aires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. D. Club
Grant Pollock
J. P. Lomen
H. D. Brinkpun
P. Lathrop
G. RB. Valmer
C. W. Tompkins
CG. 1. Gunderson
Naomi
Buenos Aires
Conservation Commission distribute hunting law synopsis
A synopsis of hunting and trapping laws printed by the conservation commission is now being distributed to hunters and trappers through county recorders offices conservation officers and stores handling hunting and trapping licenses. The document lists seasons bag and possession limits for all game and fur bearing species and copies are available on request.
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The
Conservation Commission
Box Social at DMT School Tonight
An old fashioned box social is planned by D M T school for Thursday night October 13 with one act plays dance numbers and many sideshows including fortune telling wax figures moving pictures and an art gallery. Admission is small and boxes should be brought. Funds go to grade rooms homemaking science music and industrial arts with aims to buy new library books and a down payment on a school radio. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. T. School
Potash Field Days Highlight Alkali Soil Tests in Pocahontas County
Two field days in Pocahontas county will present test plots on potash use for alkali soils. Oct 11 at Cartson farm near Pocahontas will show ground treated with varying potash rates. Oct 12 at DeWolf farm near Rolfe accompanies the corn variety test day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Co. Cartson Farm
Pocahontas
J. EE. DeWolf
Rolfe
Sorosis Club Meets At Mrs Anderson Home
The Sorosis club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. M D Anderson's home. Mrs. T D Jones reviewed Out of Africa by Isak Denesen, and Mrs. Henry Wierman covered the month's drama news. The club voted to sponsor two Home Economies girls for the Ames conference. The next meeting will be a luncheon at Mrs. Flossie De Vaul's home next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Club
M.D. Anderson
T. D. Jones
Africa
Isak Denesen
Henry Wierman
Ames
Flossie de Vaul
Chambers Reunion At Park Sunday
A Chambers family picnic was held at Rolfe park on Sunday. Attendees included George and Gertrude Graham, Harry Hall and families of Ames. Frank Stewart of Ida Grove. T J O'Donnell of Spencer. Ben Hall and family of Des Moines. Gerald Thomas of Marathon. and Oscar Freel, Owen Patterson and Jack of Rolfe. Mrs O'Donnell stayed on, and Mrs Freel visited Ida Grove with Mrs Stewart for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers
Rolfe Park
Oscar Freel
George Graham
Harry Hall
Ames
Frank Stewart
Ida Grove
T. J. O'Donnell
Spencer
Ben Hall
Des Moines
Gerald Thomas
Marathon
Owen Patterson
Jack
Rolfe
O'Donnell
Patterson Home
Carbon monoxide risk from idling cars in closed garages
A safety notice warns that warming engines with doors shut can release deadly carbon monoxide. About 600 deaths yearly result from exhaust in enclosed spaces, often in family garages. Automo tor usage is deadly and unpredictable. keep doors open and ventilate.
Fishing reports show best year at Iowa lakes
Reports from most Iowa lakes indicate cooler weather brings the best fishing of the year. Fishermen describe fish as vicious and readily struck. Streams remain unsettled after heavy rains, but large catfish have been caught in high water.
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the Conservation Commission
Methodist Ministers Change Across Neighboring Towns
The north west Town conference of the Methodist church met in Sae City with four bishops present. Six ministers joined the conference and three retired, including Rev. D. M. Simpson of Pocahontas. Appointments were announced with several moves among Rolfe Rock Rapids Pocahontas and Havelock Ware. Rolfe residents attended the sessions along with many local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Town Conference
The
Methodist Church
Sae City
D. M. Simpson
Pocahontas
C. W. Tompkins
Rolfe
Rock Rapids
W. Th. Lease
J.C. Ruthman
Algona District
W. G. Muhleman
Alden-Ellis
A.C. Long
J. J. Clifton
Havelock-Ware
Larrabee
Ellis Point
Mallard
W. K K. Williams
Praduate-Ruthind
J.D. Wolcott
Field Day Monday At DeKalb In Pocahontas County
DeKalb Hybrid Corn Company dealers sponsor a field day on Monday October 10. The event opens with a demonstration plot of Frank Kopriva on highway 221 near Pocahontas then Casper Shimon’s plots on highway 44. A 12:30 lunch is provided at Humboldt followed by a tour of the processing plant. J J Rickard Loren Pease and Leslie Hughes travel to Lake of the Woods for a few days of fishing returning Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb Hybrid Corn Company
Frank Kopriva
Highway 221
Pocahontas
Casper Shimon
Highway 44
Humboldt
J. J. Rickard
Loren Pease
Leslie Hughes
Lake of the Woods
Dr W A Lease New M E Pastor
Dr W A Lease is appointed pew pastor of the Rel Methiead ist church. He began at Plover and has pastored in Sanborn Laurens and Cherokee where congregations grew. He previously led the Algona district and now serves Spirit Lake and Rock Rights. his family includes wife Mrs Lease and children Lone Marielle and Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wot Lease
Lease
Plover
Mornmeside College
Garvety Biblical Institute
Tate Pens
Rolfe
Men's Brotherhood
Epworth League
Ladies’ Aid
Lone
Britt
Mariellerite
Milford
Howard
Methodist Ladies Aid Holds Wednesday Meeting
The Methodist Ladies Aid met in the church parlors with circle No. 2 as hostesses. Mrs. Marvin Burroughs presided as circle chairman. New officers were elected: President Mrs. I. D. Brinkman, Secretary Mrs. Oda Reid, Treasurer Mrs. E. Wikenberry. Circle chairmen will be named at the next gathering. program included devotions, a vocal duet by Ruth and Anne Creena, poems by Mrs. M. Christensen, and a reading by Marjorie Ann Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Circle No. 2
Marvin Burroughs
Ciredle
I. D. Brinkman
Oda Reid
E. Wikenberry
George Smith
Ruth
Anne Creeny
M. Christensen
Marjorie Ann Jones
Beautiful Rolfe Wedding at German Lutheran Church
Miss Marie Ziegler daughter of Mr and Mrs Ziegler Rolfe became the bride of Edward Kober son of Mr and Mrs Kober Rolfe in a double rings ceremony read by Pastor Ringhand at the Lisard German Lutheran church. A reception followed at the bride’s home and both families are long associated with Rolfe. The groom is a Rolfe High School graduate class of 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin
Betty Melnthe
Clara Ziegler
Willis Kober
Frieda Durant
Iwo
Rosalind Ziegler
Dick Martin
Jasper Ziewler
Jimmy Murray
Lisard Church
Rolfe
Rolfe School
Flora Leserman Dies at 58 in Forenoon of Sunday
Mrs Flora Leserman mother of Dr Lester Leserman died Sunday forenoon at the doctor's home after a lingering illness at age 58 The body was taken to Manson Monday by McIntire funeral home and shipped to Chicago by rail Dr and Mrs Leserman drove to Chicago leaving early Monday Funeral services were to be held in Chicago Tuesday afternoon
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Flora Leserman
Lester Leserman
Manson
McIntire Funeral Home
Chicago
Leserman
Chapmans Return From Western Trip
Mr and Mrs Chapman return from a western journey visiting Denver Morrisat Salt Lake City and Los Angeles area. They attended the national convention of a female teetoter and auxiliary and toured California noting points of interest before continuing home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mevonne
Chiapean
Denver
Morrisat
Colo
Ortaitress
Hood
Watters
Salt Lake City
Bathine
Detter Dlau
Old Vexien
Fio. Aa Eveles
Manly
California
Vno
Heat records set as temperatures soar across regions
Record hot weather pushes thermometers into the low nineties in many areas. Drought risks threaten corn as dry conditions linger and early harvests are possible in some districts. Cooler relief is forecast with overcast skies and chances of rain later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wie
Hess
Record attendance at Feeder’s Banquet in Laurens
The third semi annual cattle feeders banquet in Laurens drew over 180 farmers and townspeople. Dr E W Arthur and TC Andere spoke, with music by Swan Lake Girls 4 H and Laurens members Lyle Lund and Ted Neville. B J Kelly won 840 for closest Chicago top price guess. actual top was 813.25. A spring banquet is planned for April in Relfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurens
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
E W. Arthur
Town State College Extension Service
TC. Andere
Chicago
Swan Lake Girls’ 4-H Club
Lyle Lund
Ted Neville
B.J. Kelly
Fonda
Mr Kelly
SIG
Ste
Relfe
Farm Women Learn of Homemaking Aids
About 1 farm homemakers in Pocahontas county met Monday and Friday for two social and educational meetings across the county. The sessions introduced home making aids from the extension program and planned next year’s work on making the best use of home produced foods. Mrs Hicks and Mrs Brinken presided as hosts, with exhibitions from Des Moines teams and tea tables at each stop. Several attendees had not joined before and many plan to enroll in nutrition courses beginning in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poccabantis
Jack Bassford Starts New Bakery in Rolfe
Rolfe opens a new bakery in the White Building formerly occupied by Whitmore. Owner Jack Bassford, recently arrived from Fort Dodge, brings years of bakery experience. He is currently baking with a handicap and plans to install an oven soon. He lives with his wife and two children but has not moved to Rolfe yet.
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Rolfe
White Building
Whitmore Bakery
Jack Bassford
Bassford
Fort Dodge
Many Volumes Added to Local Library Over Past Year
The library has added ten volumes this year including works by Louise Wares Matheumilies and S C Bates. Twenty more titles are on order with twenty readers invited to obtain library cards. The Franklin Robinson building basement hosts hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 to 5 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arte Hendrick
van Loon
Faiportinee
Liviae
Tenis OC
Migabeth Gouda
S.C. Bates
van- Dine
Teachhingrs
Aquila
Harvey Alben
Japan
James A. I. Scherer
Ching
Mugen Snow
Setfan Aweir
Madame Curie
Eve Curie
Frank Robinson
McAnineh
Corn Test Plots At DeWolf Farm To Be Evaluated
Field notes describe corn yield tests at DeWolf Farm near Rolfe. A two-variety plot includes hybrids and open pollinated types, with five replications assessed for yield moisture content and stalk quality while a sixth replication remains to show variety performance to visitors this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWolf
Rolfe Wwade
Rolfe
Amsone
Promotion Club Met Last Thursday
Rolfe's Promotion Club met in the Central States office room last Thursday with late attendance. G. Thunter served as chairman. Members discussed projects to improve Rolfe and heard travel experiences from Mr. Guneéerson. The next meeting is planned for October with E. R. Davidson to preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Central States
Ro O G. Thunter
Maturis
Ventine
Tel Iness
Guneéerson
Hiss
Western States
E.R. Davidson
Local notes on return to work and birthday joy
George Jeffries returned to his work with the Rolfe Auto Co. the last of the week after a 10 days illness with pneumonia. A group of ladies spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Henry Anderson to help her celebrate her birthday which came on Saturday. A social afternoon was spent after which a lunch furnished by the ladies was served including a decorated angel food cake brought by Mrs. Tom Lowry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jeffries
Rolfe Auto Co
Henry Andersozt
Tom Lowry
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Roscoe Hendricks
Bovey
Minn
J. C. Hendricks
Barcus Boys
Hibbing
J. T
Roy Mentzer
Burbank
Inga Ryen
Earl Leland
Floyd Russell
D.M.T. School
M.D. Anderson Home
National Safety
Iowa Lakes
DeKalb
W. A
M. E. Pastor
M. Kk. Atid
Chapmans
Imeludines
Raveb
Nader
Hallburten
Minore Chase
Ob Wits
Louise Wares Matheumilies
Lan Jor Thorbetr
Gaipner Gunner- Ha
DeWolf Farm
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