Rolfe Meeting Reports Return of Bank and Minister
Minutes recall Rolfe's return to normalcy with a bank and Presbyterian minister. Chas B. Bowen returns after illness. J Rollin Grant discusses University of Colorado studies and Colorado scenery. New bankers named Keepers of the Clock. next meeting set for Oct 18, with Bowen to act Nov 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Luthearn Church
Rolfe
H. A. Sinning
Presbyterian Church
I. Erhier
A A. Waines
New Easst Bank
Chas
B. Bowen
Mr. Bowen
Minuteman
C. W. Siefkin
J. Rollin Grant
Pocahontas Public School
Mr. Grant
University of Colorado
Boulder
Rockies
C. M. Patterson
C. B. Bowen
Pocahontas County Schools Closed For Teachers Institute
All schools town consolidated and rural in Pocahontas county will be closed Friday October 19 under law provisions without loss of time or salary while attending a Teachers Institute in Pocahontas.
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Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
Community events list for mid October to December
Local notices compile a dense schedule of meetings and events across Garfield and Rolfe areas from October 11 to December 5. Highlights include church and club gatherings, farm bureau activities, a Trinity Lutheran missionary meeting, American Legion, and upcoming football under lights in Rolfe City Park.ראש
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School House
Woman's Club
E. S
Masonic Hall
Sorosis Club
Clifford Howe
Delta Dek
A. G. Hille
Pikertown
Farmers’ Union
Harold O’neall
Trinity Lutheranissionary Society
T. C. Lowery
D. M. T. Farm Bureau
County Association of American Legion
Legion Hall
Palmer
Bon Ton Bridge Club
H. C. Barnes
FR. P
Fred P. Nelson
C. & N. W. Stock Yards
Rolfe
Rolfe Pro Motion Club
C. M. Patterson
American Home Study Club
Rockwell City
Rolfe City Park
Y. M. CG. Bridge Club
Enzil Johnson
A. L. D. Club
H. D. Brinkman
O. B. Fuller Jr
County May Re establish Blue Joint In Dry Region
County agents report blue joint grass once common on prairies now scarce due to cultivation. Government plans to collect seed this fall for reestablishment in dry areas with aid from CWA workers. Seed will be grown at agricultural schools and transplanted to suitable sections for trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Henderson
Des Moines
Pilot Creek
Bowers
U. S
CWA
Roosevelt Township
Pocahontas
Loyalty to Local Workingmen Urged Over Outsiders
The Arrowman warns against outside workers for corn husking offering cut rate pay. Local labor should be employed to keep funds in the county and avoid added relief costs. Outsiders would drain earnings. supporting living wages for locals protects residents and stabilizes the community.
State Fair showcases plays from Pocahontas and nearby counties
Plans for improved farm community programs unfold under specialists Mrs. Louis Jackman and Miss Yanetta Mayer. Various counties including Warren, Benton, Wayne, Poweshiek and Madison contributed plays such as This Way Out Goose Money Hiram and the Pedders. Training schools begin with meetings on Friday inviting clubs and schools to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Carl Felton
Des Moines Township
Marjorie Howe
Wm. Fisher
Swan Lake Township
Louis Jackman
Warren
Benton
Wayne
Poweshiek
Madison
Des Moines
Hiram
Iowa State College
Postoffice Lease Bid Sought For Rolfe Building
The Rolfe postoffice lease will expire soon and bids are requested by November 23. Bids must include fixtures heat and light. The postmaster can provide full particulars and asks local papers to publish the notice free of charge if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Postoffice
PWA
CWA
AAA
Thirteen Children Take First Communion at St Margaret's
Last Sunday during the Feast of the Rosary thirteen children aged seven or eight made their first communion at St Margaret's Catholic Church. Named participants include Virginia Calligan Nellie Wilson Ruth McCain Dorothy Biederman Betty Schonberger Robert Schott Donald Wilson James Nelson Morris Forey James Ives Kenneth Hart Donald Sheehy and Edward Sheehy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Margaret’s Catholic Church
Virginia Calligan
Nellie Wilson
Ruth McCain
Dorothy Biederman
Betty Schonberger
Robert Schott
Donald Wilson
James Nelson
Morris Forey
James Ives
Kenneth Hart
Donald
Edward Sheehy
Referendum on Corn-Hog Program Passes Narrowly in Cedar Township
In Cedar township a referendum on continuing the 1935 corn-hog program passed 58 to 2 after A. Simonson spoke in favor. Additional meetings were held in Colfax and Rolfe townships with Supt. Norland and A. Simonson announcing further voting and results from multiple townships on Question Nos. 1 and 2, showing varied yes and no tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Township
A. Simonson
Simonson
Colfax Township
Garfield
Des Moines
Rolfe
Supt. Norland
Laurens
A. M. Simonson
Dover
Cummins
Marshall Township
Sherman Township
Lake Township
Bellville
Lincoln Township
Roosevelt
Democratic Rally Planned in Pocahontas October 25
A large gathering of Democrats is announced for Thursday evening October 25 at eight in the Pocahontas assembly room, court house. The event is hosted by the Young Democratic Club with all county and district candidates expected to speak. Fort Dodge attorney Robt Knutson will deliver the main address. Miss Helen Kennedy of Rolfe serves as club secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Township
Farm Bureau
Otto Christensen
Court House
Pocahontas
Robt. Knutson
Garfield
Henry Nelson
Presbyterian Church
Will Holt
Young Democratic Club
Fort Dodge
Helen Kennedy of
Rolfe
D M T Carnival a Success at Rolfe School
The D M T school carnival last Friday offered a chicken supper games contests and entertainment including motion pictures and a play Luncheon for Six. Evelyn Mae Sennett and Howard Spencer won prizes such as an electric radio lamp and a thermos bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. JT
Rogers
Hood
Evelyn Mae Sennett
Howard Spencer
Evelyn
Howard
Wesley Lehnus
D. M. T. School
Ernest Vaughn
Art Vaughn
James George
J. M. Gehrt
Muriel Wilson
Rolfe
Lively Year Ahead for 4-H Club Workers
Indications point to a busy year for 4-H Club youth with 39 calves placed for Baby Beef Clubs, mostly Herefords. Purchasers travel from Sioux City for more calves while Des Moines township plans 27 clubs led by Melvin Thorson. Girls join under Mrs Arthur Vaughn with 25 enrolled in Plover, about a dozen in Garfield under Mrs H D Brinkman, and a separate boys club south of town with 18 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Des Moines
Melvin Thorson
Arthur Vaughn
Plover
H. D. Brinkman
Garfield
Healds Produce Hi-Bred Seed Corn Near Rolfe
Walter W. Heald and his father J. W. Heald southeast of Rolfe grow hi-bred seed corn from inbreds supplied by the Hi-Bred Corn Co. at Grimes. The four year program yields about 1000 bushels of seed sold to Hi-Bred this year. Perry Collins of Des Moines and Walter Heald led the experimental three-acre plot developing new inbreds and crosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter W. Heald
Iowa State College
J. W. Heald
Rolfe
Hi-Bred Corn Co
Grimes
Healds
Heals
Perry Collins
Des Moines
Walter Heald
Coat Clinic Planned at A W Ives Home Friday
Women of Garfield township plan a Friday Oct. 12 coat clinic at Andrew W. Ives home with Ruth Brown guiding the session. Attendees should bring a remodeled coat, sewing supplies, and a dish for all day event while officials outline the season’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Township
Earl Chambers
H. F. Olerich
Jas, J. DeWolf
Karl Chambers
Porter Butler
Frank Atherton
D. E. Young
Walter Heald
Rolfe
Grant Pollock
Emma Hewlett
A. A. Brinkman
Maude Ives
Thomas Diggs
Joyce Christensen
Brne Locke
Artman Christensen
John Ricklefs
Ramsay
Clement Shimon
Andrew W. Ives
Ruth Brown
Betty
Bob
Des Moines Township Farm Bureau Meets with Potluck
The Des Moines Township Farm Bureau plans a Monday Oct 15 meeting at the D M T school. A 7 PM potluck supper precedes an 8 PM program led by the ladies featuring music from Russell and Manley Johnson and the Girls 4 H Club. Mrs Geo Schonberger Jr and Miss Louise Ryen sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Township Farm Bureau
Russell
Manley Johnson
Geo. Schonberger Jr
Louise Ryen
Terrible Swedes crush R H S grid squad 33 to 6
Albert City High known as the Terrible Swedes routed Rolfe Highdsters 33 to 6 Friday. Rolfe scored early on an 85 yard TD by Rickard. Albert City led 13 to 6 at halftime and scored three more times. Stars Kischer and McMichael led the win. Rolfe substitutions Graeber and Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert City High
Rolfe Highdsters
Albert City
Rolfe
Rickard
Kischer
McMichael
Graeber
Gunderson
Phillips
White
Livermore
Rk. H. S
Rockwell City
Rolfe City Park
Pocahontas
Gilmore City
Laurens
Democratic Rally at Palmer Attracts Large Crowd
A well attended Palmer rally Tuesday evening featured speakers including Joseph J. Myers for Congress C C Coyle for district judge Fred Hopley for state senate and State Senator Paul Anderson. Attendees named include Jas Cornwell Frank Cornwell J Rickard Jens Thompson W A Kelley Z T Carroll N G Lokerse and Marion Bruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Anderson
Webster-Calhoun
John Collins
Fonda
John Dearly
Palmer
C. C. Coyle
Pocahontas County Legion Opens Year in Palmer Hall
The Pocahontas County American Legion Association meets Monday Oct 15 at 8:00 p m in Palmer Legion Hall with St Mihiel Post No 202 hosting. Frank Miles editor of The Iowa Legionaire and Vic Stuland 8th District commander speak. officer nominations planned. all county posts urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County American Legion Association
Legion Hall
Palmer
St. Mihiel
Frank Miles
The
Lowa Legionaire
Vic Stuland
J. F. Mulholland
Spotvoldt Long in Top Rank as Music Teacher
A Rolfe high school feature profiles S Spotvoldt of Fort Dodge a cello and double bass teacher. His career spans Norway United States Duluth Washington Roosevelt inauguration and Fort Dodge teaching in Rolfe Plover Humboldt Goldfield Rockwell City with a long musical path and varied engagements. The item also covers school events and student activities at Rolfe High including a party and class updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High School
S. Spotvoldt
Fort Dodge
Spotvoldt
Nidaros Military School
West Point
Norway
Duluth
Minn
Minnesota 3Rd Regiment
Washington, D. C
Theodore
Teddy) Roosevelt
W. H. Taft
Rolfe, Plover
Humboldt
Goldfield
Rockwell City
Reception for New Presbyterian Pastor Oct 16
The Presbyterian community will host Rev. and Mrs. H. A. Sinning with a welcoming reception at the church on Tuesday evening Oct 16 at 8 00 p m A program of talks advice to the pastor a movie for youngsters and refreshments by church ladies will be offered The event aims for broad attendance and fellowship
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A
First Conciliation Session Held in Pocahontas Court
Judge Robert Bruce presided at Pocahontas conciliation court in A. J. Shaw's law office. The southwest county case heard creditors then a continuation was granted. Indications point to a compromise under the Prazier Lemke law allowing the parties to remain on the farm while paying off the debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bruce
Pocahontas County
Local Legion Post Holds Installation of Officers
Cecil Cumming Post No. 25 of the American Legion installed its officers at Legion Hall in Rolfe Monday evening. Commander Jack Johnson, Vice-Commander W. L. McIntire, Adjutant Verne Perrin, Finance Officer E. W. Wilson, Service Officer O. B. Fuller Jr, Sergeant-at-Arms G. Fred Smith, Historian Abe M. DeVault, Chaplain Emmett Stalleup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Cumming
The
American Legion
Legion Hall
Rolfe
Jack Johnson
W. L. McIntire
Verne Perrin
E. W. Wilson
O. B. Fuller Jr
G. Fred Smith
Abe M. DeVault
Emmett Stalleup
Teachers Examinations Set for Pocahontas in October
Examinations for teachers will be held in Pocahontas on October 24 25 and 29 1. The event details specify dates and location for candidate testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Determan Heid Nuptials In Early Iowa Church
Miss Marie Determan and Andrew Heid wed Sept 27 1934 at a Catholic church in Early Iowa with Rev Delhof officiating. Bride daughter of H M Determan and wife from the farm, groom a Rolfe resident and mechanic at Rolfe Auto Co. They reside in the former Clifford residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Determan
Andrew Heid
Early
Iowa
Father Delhof
H. M. Determan
Rolfe
Rolfe Auto Co
Stock Auction Extends South Dakota Sale in Rolfe
An auction of stock from burned South Dakota areas will be held at the C N W stock yards in Rolfe on Wednesday October 17 starting at 1 30 p m RK W Hipple will conduct the sale he previously led a successful auction here Monday About 400 feeder pigs weighing 60 to 125 pounds 50 head of cattle including Hereford calves and eight milk cows will be offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Rolfe
RK. W. Hipple
Jelly contest ends. donations urged to Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary jelly contest closed on Monday October 1. To ensure credit for contributions, jars must be turned in immediately to Mrs. Geo F Smith or Mrs. Ray IX Green. All members and interested parties are urged to donate now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Geo. F. Smith
Ray IX. Green
Rodeo at Wagner Farm Near Rolfe Draws Crowd
Reports say a rodeo on the Wagner farm near the Primaries 10 and 17 junction west of Rolfe last Sunday attracted a large crowd and was well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner Farm
Rolfe
D M T Students Star In School Movie Projects At Ritz
Last Friday D M T students and teachers were filmed for class projects. Juniors plan a class play Hold Everything with tryouts soon. Third graders drew windmills while singing The Windmill Song and first graders begin rhythm work. Fourth graders staged The Travels of a Fox for younger grades. Several students earned perfect grades in spelling and numbers amid classroom activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritz Theatre
Beverly Cook
Betty Ann Struthers
Arnold Zeman
Rolfe Local News Highlights and Social Notes
Rolfe residents report home improvements including the Rudolfson residence repaint and re-shingle. Visitors Theo Stoakes and Newell Stoakes stayed with Mrs Grant Pollock. Chas Knutson family moves back to Blue Earth with Bobby injuring his leg again. Local cinema “Lazy Bones” drew crowds at The Ritz. Legion Auxiliary met with new president W J McIntire hosting a social lunch and guests from Pocahontas and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. B. Chapman
Phillips Tank
B. C. Rudolfson
Theo Stoakes
Dysart
Newell Stoakes
Cedar Falls
Grant Pollock
Chas
Knutson
Bluearth
Minn
Swea City
Bobby
Ritz
Marie Dressler
Muriel Wilson
Joe Brown
Rolfe
American Legion Auxiliary
T. D
Ed Duffy
Marcella Quigley
Trinity Lutheran Church Listings and Upcoming Meeting
Sunday services listed including Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Luther League at 8:00 p.m. Mid week prayer meeting at 8:00 p.m. Next Sunday only Sunday school and Bible classes to be conducted. Eagle Grove Circuit Norwegian Lutheran church annual meeting to be held in Rolfe starting Monday morning Oct 16. Cleric Library quotation on the cross of self denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Eagle Grove
Rolfe
Nalin Lutheran Church Notes
Rolfe community invited to attend Sunday activities led by Rev. H P K Hansen of Fort Dodge. Services follow the printed schedule with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Luther League session at 7:00 p.m. All residents without a church home are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. K. Hansen
Fort Dodge
Rolfe
Students Earn High Marks in Week Long Tests
Janet Thompson Phillips Viola Young Joan Graves tied with perfect self testing drill grade last week. Mary Thomas achieved a perfect arithmetic paper daily. Fire Prevention Week prompts lessons on prevention and new fire fighting methods.
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ST. Margaret's’ Church
County Capital
D. M. T. Carnival
Heald & Son
Arrow
Charivaris
Savage Block
Duffy
Riches Cafe
A. W. Ives
Mrs. Earl Chambers
D.M.T. Farm Bureau Meeting
Ss. Spotvoldt
Long
Tenem
Miss Marcum
R.H.S
Lucille Everson
Junior
Grace D. McMichael
Rendelman
Prudentty
Shroghy E
Arlene Cook
Miss Bucher
Mrs. Shaw
Helen Tiedeman
Inez Archer
Dorothy Lokerse
Jane Helter
Stella Shimon
Vernus Kober
Eldredge
Ivelyn Kipfer
John Wiegman
Thomas Guess
Clyde Gist
Mary E. Fuller
Vera DeVaul
Paul Sinek
Christibel Brogotti
Sally Webb
Marjory Ann Jones
Junior Boles
Rosemary Sandvig
Mary Jane Sandvig
John Cameron
Gerald Cornwell
Henry John Erickson
Elnora Gist
Audrey Peers
Joyce Peterson
Wilbur Sheeley
Lou Ella Roberts
Beverly Grant
Ivan Burstad
Joan Graves
Beatrice Hurley
Patricia Jeffries
Alivin Riches
Mary Thomas
Frances
NEW Presbyterian
Legion
Determan-Heid
Wilda Kilbourne
Donna Nielsen
Agnes Thompson
Donald Behrend
Donald Christensen
Joe
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. C. Wangberg
Nalin Lutheran Church
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