Rolfe School News Highlights Local Visits and Plays
Rolfe school events feature a Humboldt Coca-Cola plant presentation on flower arrangement for the ninth grade homemaking class, a freshman visit to Rolfe Cleaning, Curtis Publishing Co. advertising talk for juniors, and a magazine sale by the junior class. Senior photos at Brown Studio, choir solos for the Woman's Home Mission Society, and a faculty reception follow the football game. Safety Patrol organized with October duties. Junior class to stage "Young April" on October 28 with an extensive cast list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Rolfe
Curtis Publishing Co
Egypt
Algona
Brown Studio
Frances Phillips
Pat Jeffries
Beryl] White
Woman's Home Mission Society
Methodist Church
Pat Hurley
Brolfe-Renwick
Plummer
Rolfe School
H. D. Brinkman
Second Teams Clash At Laurens In Narrow Win
Laurens second football team defeated Rolfe 25 to 18 on Monday afternoon at Laurens. Laurens scored on a punt return and an interception plus two completed passes. Rolfe’s scores came on a pass and two line plays. Key Laurens players included Phillips Peaslee and Morriss while Cornwell Webb and Byers led Rolfe. Rolfe lineup listed with Byers Webb and others. Shelgren replaced Smith.
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Laurens
Rolfe Boys
Rolfe
Phillips
Peaslee
Morriss
Cornwell
Webb
Byers
Brinkkman
C. Chapman
L. Roberts
Schott
Harris
C. Smith
G. Cornwell
J. Carlsen
Sheeley
G. Shelgren
Smith
Movie-Land in Malvern Showcases Town in Film
Malvern residents will soon view a community film sponsored by the local Methodist church. The program includes scenes from Saturday auction sales, the high school football squad, schools, Sunday School, town officials, the fire department, and local business leaders highlighting notable features of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Methodist Church
Return Visit Sends Local Man Back To Centerville Hospital
Orlie McMurray of near Corydon returned to Centerville hospital after a mishap while wearing a cast for a foot injury. He earlier left with the cast intact when his car sideswiped another vehicle. This time doctors repaired the cast and treated a cut lip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlie McMurray
Near
Corydon
Centerville
Scouts Grow in Pocahontas County Area
Ex pansion in the Prairie Gold region sees troop numbers rise from 40 to 65 in six months. Laurens and Rolfe organize Cub Pack age 9 to 12, Pocahontas and Plover previously organized, with a Friends of Scouting Early Bird breakfast set for October 29 to fund local scouting efforts. Cooperation is urged for Pocahontas district’s first Court of Honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Elbert
John F. Carlson
Prairie Gold
Pocahontas County
Laurens
Rolfe
Pocahontas and
Plover
Chas Bowen
C. E. Miller
Miller
Pocahontas
Plover School News Highlights Tryouts and Upcoming Play
Girls basketball practice has begun with many competing for the team and many from last year remaining. Last week baseball games against Rodman and Mallard were canceled due to rain. Mr Snyder visited Monday guiding 27 pupils interested in instrumental music. On Wednesday Venita Rich McBurney will present a play featuring monologues and impersonations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodman
Mallard
Synder
Venita Rich McBurney
Thorn-Wangberg Wedding Ceremony Recalls Lutheran Hymn
The narrative describes the Thorn-Wangberg marriage service with Thy Benediction from the Lutheran hymnary. Holy Communion was administered to the couple. The recessional was Mendelssohn's Wedding March. A reception followed in the church parlors for immediate relatives and friends, with six bridesmaids and Martha and Judith Wangberg aiding in service.
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Mendelsohn
Martha
Judith Wangberg
Harris Bride Betty Marries George Marine Jr in Jackson
Miss Betty Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs Ivan Harris wed George Marine Jr son of Mr and Mrs George Marine Sr on Monday Oct 6 in Jackson Minnesota. Attendants were Howard Spencer and his wife from Havelock. The bride, a Rolfe high school graduate Class of 1941, wore a soldier blue plaid suit. The groom, Rolfe Class of 1938, was active in sports. They will live on the Wiegman farm north of Rolfe with the groom visiting his father there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Harris
Ivan Harris
George Marine, Jr
George Marine
Jackson, Minn
Howard Spencer
Havelock
Mr. Marine
Rolfe High School
Wiegman
Rolfe
Grinnell Inventor Demonstrates Early Washing Machine
In the seventies A. J. Neely of Grinnell created a washing machine to ease chores. O Dale Smith showed the model last week with Mr Neely present to explain its purpose and operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Neely
Grinnell
O. Dale Smith
Mr. Neely
Mystery Play Heads D M T Junior Class
The junior class selects a three act mystery The Marienburg Necklace by Parker as its play to be staged before November 1 under Supt Gilbert De Boer with senior help due to small class size. In other news 101 new library books arrive for lower grades and high school shelves gain additions.
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Marienburg, Necklace
James _ Co. Parker
Supt
Gilbert de Boer
Former Resident Dies in Greene Iowa at 69
Edmund L. Bruce age 69 of Greene Iowa died Saturday in a Mason City hospital from heart trouble after a major operation. He had been in failing health this summer. Funeral and burial were in Greene where the Bruces had lived since 1919. Survivors include widow three children Maynard Bruce of Green Lloyd Bruce of Postville and Velma Tindall of Culver City Calif two brothers James H Bruce of Fort Dodge and David Bruce of Whitten a sister Mrs W A Hunter of Fort Collins Colo four grandchildren and Mrs Frank Grace who lived with the family and her two children.
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Edmund L. Bruce
Greene
Iowa
Mason City
Green
Bruce
Maynard Bruce
Lloyd Bruce
Postville
Velma Tindall
Culver City
Calif
James H. Bruce
Fort Dodge
David Bruce
Whitten
W. A. Hunter
Fort Collins
Colo
Frank Grace
Bruces
Ferden Letter From Front Describes Life In 6th Division
The letter details frontline duties with the 6th Division including airmen losses, a fatal head on crash of a Wisconsin lieutenant, and readiness for gas attacks with teargas. It notes homey diversions such as card and crap games, a tree climb contest with big prizes, football using a beer can, and mentions a centipede found on a pretend table.
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Wisconsin
Rolfe
Humboldt
Pete Hen
Back Into Enemy Territory to Recover Rolls
Pvt Bernard Ferden of Co D 1st Infantry A P O 6 Division describes brave return to enemy lines at Fort Robinson Arkansas. He recounts driving a truck and firing a Browning automatic to recover rolls while evading capture and reaching camp. He asks the editor to review and thanks for the Rolfe Arrow being watched regularly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kins
Rolfe
Bernard Ferden
Co. D
Inf. A. P
Fort Robinson
Ark
Rolfe Rolls To 27 0 Win Over Renwick In Gridiron Clash
Rolfe dominates as Rolfe 27 Renwick 0 with touchdowns by J Smith McIntire and a blocked punt. Renwick struggles with turnovers and penalties as the game wears on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
Rolfe
MacIntire
Maurer
McIntire
Smith
J. Smith
Lighter Family Matriarch Kept Pioneering Spirit Alive
Mrs. Lighter of Grundy County endured a long life rooted in pioneer values. Born to a large farming family, she and husband Joseph Henry Lighter moved from Conrad to Hubbard and Rolfe, with eight children progressing through local farms, a newspaper business, and church service. She died after a cerebral hemorrhage following years of illness.
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Grundy County
Grundy Center
Conrad
Wilhelm
Lighter
Joseph Henry Lighter
Iowa
J. H. Lighter
Clarence G
Ocheyedan
Arthur G
Rolfe
Ervil C
Aurelia
Core E
George Ivey
Rolfe, Ia
Mabel L
E. H. Field
Portland
Ore
DeElda L
John Gunderson
Ivan W
Edwin H
Rapid City
S. D
Church of God
Methodist Church of
Ladies Aid and Missionary Society
Incomplete Pass Ends Game After Penalty Deep Clip
A clipping penalty of 15 yards against Rolfe, A. followed by an incomplete pass from Maurer ends the game after brief gains by Junior Smith and G. Smith. The final whistle sounds as the teams collide in a tense finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
Rolfe
Maurer
Seaman
Hauck
Kenwick
McIntire
Smith
Mrs Lighter Remembered For Kindness And Service
Mourners recall Mrs Lighter as a devoted neighbor and patient, never idle, who spent much time at home caring for family and helping others. Survived by sons and grandchildren, the community honors her memory with affection and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lighter
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