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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1932
Page
3
A Rolfe area calendar lists October church dinners meetings and programs. Events include the Rosary Society dinner at Sentralsien display room Oct 6, and various club gatherings at homes or churches through Oct 31 with dates for Presbyterian Mission aid, Home Furnishing projects, Women and Aid Society meetings, and a Rolfe High School Juniors presentation on November 1.
John F. Johnson died at home in Rolfe on Oct. 3 1982 from a cerebral hemorrhage after a period of illness. Born Sept 11 1866 in Madison county Illinois he moved to Manson Iowa in 1880 and later farmed. Survived by wife Lena Saathoff six children three sons and three daughters and several grandchildren. Church services were held at Lizard German Lutheran Church with Rev Meyers conducting the interment in Manso.
Thurman Davidson once involved in a Rolfe case and held in Fort Dodge was cleared by a jury last week. The panel took seven hours to reach its decision, clearing Dailey of Bradgate of assault charges in a criminal case brought in Dodge.
Rev. C. Paul Carlyon presides with services at 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School at 11:15 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. The Lightbearers meet at the home of Tin and Alphobos on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Members are invited to the annual luncheon of the Missionary Society on Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the church.
At a noon meeting last Thursday the new Rolfe Promotion Club chose its name by committee and Mrs. Edgar Cornell drawing. Marion Bruce chaired, with L. J. Holt B. A. Peterson G. S. Shriner C. B. Bowen and T. D. Jones assisting.
The Pocahontas County board of supervisors set next year’s tax levies by bypassing some mandatory charges to keep totals near the levy limit. They note recent years show tax reductions and promise comparisons of levies from the past three years. County and state levies list General County Court Expense Poor Fund State Insane County Insane Soldiers' Relief County Bonds Court House Bonds Secondary Road Maintenance and a consolidated levy of 32.2.
Rev. T. S. Bassett will lead both morning and evening services next Sunday with at least one special musical number in each. Epworth League outlines more engaging meetings with a Halloween party for youth to follow. The Kensington Ladies' Aid Society hosts a social gathering in the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 26.
Rolfe High School designates Friday October 14 as Homecoming Day for all graduates. The Rolfe versus Sioux Rapids football game at 3 30 p m is the main event with fifty odd attendance prizes for every paid admission. Local businesses close 3 30 to 5 00 p m in support, listing many area shops and services contributing prizes and promoting townwide participation.
The annual meeting of the Poca hontas County Mutual Fire and Lightning Association convened Tuesday at Poca hontas. Officers reported good condition despite heavy losses, with total insured value around seventeen million dollars and a two mill assessment decided for policies in force June 1 1932, excluding expiries up to Dec 31 1982 which carry one mill. Secretary treasurer’s address to be published next week.
The Arrow announces a rate reduction for all subscribers nationwide. Due to postal rate increases and recent size reductions, annual subscriptions drop from 2.50 to 2.00 dollars effective with this notice.
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Service first and third Sundays at 8:00 p.m. Mid-Week Prayer Meeting Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. First Sunday morning service in Danish. others in English. Rolfe community invited to attend per schedule unless announced.
Trinity Lutheran Church led by Rev J O Wangberg lists Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Worship at 10 45 a m Luther League at 8 00 p m Prayer Meeting Thursday 8 00 p m Communion services at 10 45 a m Ladies Aid Society meets Thursday Oct 20 at Mrs Earl Chambers country home Quote about living Christian conduct included.
Mrs Leslie Struthers leads the Des Moines Township Farm Bureau Unit meeting in the D M T school Monday evening Oct 17. A good program is set with games and stunts for all to join. The township plans a home talent play later in winter and usually enjoys strong attendance.
Reports say thefts rise as winter sets in with multiple small robberies in a month. Auto robes, canned goods, gasoline, oil, and car accessories disappear from several homes and garages in the same neighborhood. A stepladder and traces of thieves appear at others.
The first meeting of the Pocahontas County American Legion Association season will be held in Palmer on Monday evening October 17. All veterans are urged to attend.
Jack Bouma County Adjutant reports a Gilmore City meeting of rural route carriers elected Elmer Convy as president Laurens Ben Kydd as vice president and Chas Grove as secretary treasurer in Pocahontas County Gilmore City was the meeting site.
Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson and family spent Sunday at the Graydon Freeburg home in Havelock. Farmers began picking corn as the crop shows a dry condition. Several local residents hosted visits and anniversaries including the Reeves and Sandy families. Edwin Loney and two friends helped with corn husking at the Pirie farm. Loney is husking there for a second season.
Rolfe Iowa Regular council meeting called by Mayor Brinkman with councilors Fuller Graves McIntire Pattee Patterson present. Bills approved totaling 174.? Central State lights 84.77 pumping 34.74 labor 35.44 salary 112.50 move band stand 1.00. Street light talks with Central States Electric Co. adjournment until Mayor calls. Depository named People's Savings Bank Plover up to 20000.00. F E Grant Clerk.
Albert City downed Rolfe 13-0 after a scoreless three quarters, with Albert City’s Johnson returning a late interception to set up a 6 yard scoring strike and a successful extra point. Rolfe had two near misses on fumbles and a goal line stand but could not convert.
Henry Field, Republican Senate candidate, addressed a full Pocahontas assembly room and crowding lobby Monday evening. He presented a sincere, plainspoken appeal while steering clear of national issues, as Professor Holden urged Hoover and party unity in defense of tariff policies. County Chairman Randall Melson introduced Field to the crowd.
Grade students from Des Moines Township schools entertained the Woman's Club with acts including two short plays The Train Leaves in Ten Minutes and Deaf Grandma by fifth and sixth graders, Waiting for the Doctor by seventh and eighth graders, School Days by third and fourth graders, and songs by younger children. Recitations My Hat and A Small Boy's Troubles were given by Donna Nielsen and Richard Hovland. Club officers for the coming year were named, and a meeting date set for November 8 at the D M T school building.
Mr. and Mrs. George Ivey were in Storm Lake Monday evening on business. Rev. T. S. Bassett drove to Sioux City Tuesday for a Methodist Hospital board meeting. Cc Gunderson attended Pocahontas County Fire Insurance annual meeting in Pocahontas Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Denzil Johnson hosted the Y M C Bridge Club Tuesday evening with James Sennett taking high honors and Edgar Showers as a guest.
Ley Longnecker and Charles Gist hold perfect records in class. Last week students made leaves for window decorations and Columbus pictures, painted oceans and skies, and created a ship collage. Garth Sroufe received praise for a fine picture while Cathryn Thomas was elected hostess for upcoming room visits. Fourth graders also earned perfect spelling grades with a list of students achieving top marks.
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