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Newspaper

Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1943

Page

2

Bridge Club Honors Departing Member at Farewell Party

Bon Ton bridge club hosted a farewell for Mrs. C Hegstrom with potluck lunch. Prizes went to Mrs. E Wikenberry and Mrs. E H Clarke. Mrs. Hegstrom received a club gift. Various local clubs held events and meetings that week.

Bridge Club C. J. Morrison Bon Ton Bridge Club C. &. Hegstrom E. Wikenberry E. H. Clarke Hegstrom E. H. Clarkes Otis Cook Trinity Lutheran Aid and Missionary Societies Chester Hegstrom Larson Wangberg O. G., Ryen

Relative of Navy Rigger Reported Critically Ill in Norfolk

Relatives of Robert Simonson a navy paratroop rigger learn he is critically ill with leukemia at a naval hospital in Norfolk Virginia. Simonson is the son of the late Tom Simonson and has two brothers Herbert and Thomas also serving in the navy.

Robert Simonson Naval Norfolk Simonson Tom Simonson Herbert Thomas

Willard Son Promoted to Sergeant in Army Air Force

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Willard of Gilmore City receive a telegram that their son Eldon has been promoted to sergeant on October 1 at William Northern Field Tullahoma Tennessee where he is in training with the Army Air Force. Eldon entered service in January 1941.

H. H. Willard Gilmore City Eldon Northern Field Tullahoma Tenn Army Air Force Willard

Rickard Furlough Visit From Rutgers University

Everett Brownie Rickard, home on furlough from Rutgers University New Brunswick New Jersey where he trains as a radio technician, visits his wife and son Jerry who stay with her parents in Tarkio Missouri at his parents home Mr. and Mrs. J du Rickard.

Everett Brownie) Rickard Ruttgers University New Brunswick New Jersey Jerry Tarkio J. du. Rickard

Mrs Williams' Mother Dies in Denver Funeral Held

The mother of Mrs Ray Williams died Thursday September 30 in a Denver hospital. She had gone to Denver two weeks earlier to care for her mother and was with her at the time of death. Funeral services and burial occurred in Denver.

James Hunt Dysart Williams Ate Ray Williams Denver Colo

Maxine Mann and Edgar Smith Wed in Waterloo

Miss Maxine Mann daughter of Mr and Mrs LeRoy T Mann of Waterloo wed Master Sgt Edgar N Smith son of Mrs E M Smith of Rolfe Thursday September 30 at 2 oclock in the First Methodist Church Waterloo Bride given in marriage by her father

E. M. Smith Edgar N. Smith Camp Polk Maxine Mann Waterloo George Smith Gary and Garth Iane Smith Wesley Ott Pocahontas LeRoy T. Mann Rolfe

Marriage of Miss Bride in Rolfe Vows at Church Ceremony

Dr Gilbert S Cox officiated a double ring ceremony at the Rolfe church with a white satin gown featuring lace and a seed pearl tiara. The bride wore an aqua maid of honor gown and pink bridesmaid dress. reception followed in church parlors as the couple begin their honeymoon with Mrs E M Smith.

Gilbert S. Cox Arlene Mann Esther Levi Belmond Sharon Rainy T. Sgt. S. S. Peechia Camp Polk Ann Moline Catroline Thornton Waterloo

Aviation Cadet James W. Anderson Arrives for Training

Seymour Johnson Field North Carolina hosts Aviation Cadet James W. Anderson son of Mr and Mrs R D Higgins Rolfe as he arrives for pre technical training in the Army Air Forces Eastern Technical Training Command He will begin officer basic training here before transfer to advanced technical school for specialized courses.

Seymour Johnson Field N. C James W. Anderson R. D. Higgins Rolfe Army Air Forces Eastern Technical Training Command

Red Cross mobilizes volunteers for dressing room drive

Fifteen convalescent robes were finished at the sewing room with thanks to Hakes' truck for transporting them to Laurens. Six thousand eight hundred surgical dressings remain to be finished by November 15. The dressing room is open Monday afternoons 1 30 to 5 00 and Wednesday evenings 7 30 to 10 00. Army doctors and Red Cross nurses urge help to supply wounded men. Lieut Lucile Everson notes she has lost all yet keeps on and asks for weekly help.

Hakes Laurens Red Cross Lucile Everson

Gentry Promoted to First Lieutenant in 14th U. S. Air Force

Major-General Claire L. Chennault orders Second Lieutenant Edgar M. Gentry promoted to First Lieutenant effective September 1, 1943. Gentry flies a Mitchell medium bomber in the Forward Echelon of the 14th U. S. Air Force under Col. Clinton D. Vincent, part of a tactical squadron that operated in occupied China, Burma and Indo China and earned the nickname Sky Dragons from Chinese allies. Before enlistment he worked for Central States Electric Co. in Rolfe.

Claire L. Chennault 14Th U. Air Force China Edgar M. Gentry Lieut Gentry 14Th U. S. Air Force Clinton D. Vincent Burma Indo- China Sky Dragons Central States Electric Co Rolfe

Arlene Jarvis Undergoes Appendectomy at Mercy Hospital

Miss Arlene Jarvis underwent an appendectomy Sunday afternoon at Mercy hospital in Mort Dodge. Although very ill, hospital reports are encouraging. Her mother Mrs Verne Jarvis remains with her and Mr Jarvis has visited the hospital frequently.

Arlene Jarvis Mercy Hospital Mort Dodge Verne Jarvis Mr. Jarvis

Pvt Eccles Jr Visits Family During 6 Day Furlough

Pvt. Guy Eccles Jr attending St. Norbert College of Engineering in West De Pere Wisconsin visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Guy Eccles Sr and many friends during a six day furlough. Mr. and Mrs. Eccles met him in Fort Dodge.

Guy Eccles, Jr St. Norbert College of Engineering West de Pere Wis Guy Eccles

Icelandian Visit Brings Kipfer Home on 15 Day Furlough

Eldridge Kipfer a motor machinist mate second class in the navy is home from Iceland to spend a 15 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Noah Kipfer.

Iceland Eldridge Kipfer Noah Kipfer

Card of Thanks from the Hunt Family Dysart Iowa

The Hunt Family of Dysart Iowa expresses gratitude to everyone for the kindness and support shown during a recent time.

the Hunt Dysart Iowa

Mrs Ives Celebrates 80th Birthday With Family Open House

In honor of her 80th birthday September 26 Mrs L W Ives held an open house at her son A W Ives home and a family dinner at the old family residence with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs J O Hosier present.

Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and October Events

Rev C R Buckwalter presides with Sunday school at 10 15 a m morning worship at 11 15 a m sermon The Lord Has Need of Thee Youth Fellowship at 7 p m with a game and fellowship hour Choir Thursday 8 p m Rust College Singers set for October 21 M and M club meets Wednesday October 18 with Mrs Wax

THE Methodist Church C. R. Buckwalter Rust College Singers M. & M. Club Wax

NAIN LUTHERAN CHURCH SERVICES AND MEETING DATES

Emery L Petersen pastor. Sunday school and Bible class at 8 pm October 10. Evening worship at 8 30 pm October 10. October 18 Ladies Aid at the homes of Mrs Victor Hermansen at 2 15 pm.

Nain Lutheran Church Emery L. Petersen Victor Hermansen

Presbyterian Church Activities Schedule

Pastor W F Schneck leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m Choir practice is Wednesday at 8 p m The Excelsior society meets Wednesday afternoon October 18 in the church parlor Division No 1 will host the event.

Excelsior Society Presbyterian Excelsior Society Presbyterian Church W. F. Schneck

Trinity Lutheran Church Service and Classes Schedule

J O Wangberg leads morning worship at 11 am with theme The Glory of God based on John 11 32 45. Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 am Luther League at 8 pm. Catechism class Saturday at 1 45 pm. Girls chorus meets at 3 pm.

Trinity Lutheran J. O. Wangberg God Luther League

Pvt Gahm Graduates At Army Admin School In Conway

Pvt Mary Jayne Gahm WAC graduates from the Army Administration school at Conway Arkansas on September 22 and is assigned to the 1st WAC CWS headquarters detachment Pine Bluff Arsenal. She works as a stenographer for Lt James A Hudson and finds the work interesting. Pine Bluff Arsenal is among the largest chemical warfare arsenals in the United States.

Gahm Mary Jayne Gahm WAC Army Administration School Conway Arkansas Wac-Cws Pine Bluff Arsenal James A. Hudson United States

Notice of move and job ad in Creamery building

We have moved into the former Creamery building to offer better service and pay top prices for produce. Call No 184 to sell poultry and we will come to you. Get in the feed business and apply to work with our District Manager. must have a car, be over 25, permanent, good pay up to 95 weekly. Write Box A c/o this paper.

Chimney Care and Heating Tips From Hee Haw News

Practical guide emphasizes proper chimney construction to prevent heat loss and fuel waste. Promotes brick and mortar cement products for safe chimneys and suggests checking chimneys first when heat issues arise. Also advertises storm sash and iron doors to curb drafts and frost. Includes jokes and oddities in its page mix.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brinkman Double Six Bridge Club Genevieve Brinkman Double Six Contract Bridge Club N. J. Bixler R. G. Hunter Marie Wiegman Arlo Ives C. J. Club Loren Pease R. B. Mather Pease Glyde Brinkman J. C. Gunderson Woman’s Club Wilson Woman's Club Muriel Wilson Child Welfare Department Civic Department R. C. Grant Cornelia Spencer W.S. Butler U.S Walter Lippman E. W. Wilson America Allan Nevins Frank MacVey Lomen American Home Study E. P. Lomen Anna Moore E.C. Hoard Trinity Ladies Aid Hoveland Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Richard Hoveland Eimer Simonson Ed Lomen W.M.F Badger Verna Ryen Evelyn Storsund Clara Everson In Memorial For the Lutheran Welfare Arnold Wold Robert Wiegert Hortense Siefkin H. F. Olerich William Fisher Philippines M. R. Soth Order of Eeastern Star O.E.S Betty Shelgren Inez Shelgren Lu Mae White Lois Schneck Ruth Petrus Marie White D.M.T. Woman’s Club Des Moines Lee Carlton D.M.T. Woman's Club Naval Hospital Edgar Smith First Methodist Church Red Eccles Home B & B Dairy Ed Wilcox Poland H. C. Kauffman Lathrop Produce Co Tonebrat Bucknell City Towa Kauffman Cahontas County Hert Smyth Hunter Phontas Beckord Rolfe Pocahontas Eddie J. Aden Fullerton Lumber Company Hee Haw News Satan Imp JT. Grant & Son
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