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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1941
Page
6
Fort Dodge and surrounding towns share a dense flow of social notes. births and promotions mingle with visits, dinners, church group meetings, 4-H events, and college plans involving families and friends across Humboldt Pocahontas and Ames.
At a Humboldt County meeting Mrs. J I B Hynds was unanimously chosen as leader for the coming year. The Get Together club met at Mrs. Lars Larson’s home with Progressive 500 played at four tables. High score went to Mrs. I C Musselman, medium to Mrs. Chris Benjamin, and the trick prize to Mrs. Willie Naeve. Several guests from Gilmore City and nearby towns attended.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the Methodist church with Mrs. Lars Larson and Mrs. E. C. Musselmen hosting. After devotions and a lesson by Mrs. Martha Wallace, a social hour followed. The Past Noble Grand Circle met for quilting and refreshments. The Danish Brotherhood Lodge met at the N. C. Madsen home with social time and additional guests from nearby towns.
Ed Schwank of Denison showed sweet potatoes that were notably large. He dug three hills producing 15 tubers with the largest at 12 ounces and several others weighing around two pounds.
Priscilla club members and husbands gathered for a 6:30 dinner in the Lindeman dining room Sunday. High score prizes went to Mrs. L. J. Elbert and Gilbert Hunt, while Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Hammes received a guest prize. Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Powers and Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Mackovets served as hosts and hostesses. The Forey sisters Rose and Genevieve, Mrs. P. J. Harrold and her son Vincent were noted guests from last week.
The Willing Workers of the Presbyterian church hosted guest day with visitors from Pocahontas Rolfe and Plover Methodist society. Mrs. Wilson led the welcome and Mrs. W H Cassell directed devotionals. An original play Heirlooms in the Attic entertained and impelled morals.
Red Cross sewing will be completed this week with last week’s session at the J. H. Bucher home where many girl’s dresses were made. Officers and volunteers listed include Mesdames A M Hofert Vinnie Strong W H Henderson G Foust B F Riggs C Leh nus G Arnold Anna Pollock J Hu Bucher and T P Comer.
The marriage of Bertha Blair Fisher to William F. Kiem is announced. Bertha, daughter of John and unnamed Fisher of Emmetsburg, and William, son of Arthur Kiem of Quincy Tl, wed August 29 in Washington DC. Bertha worked in the War Department. William in the Bureau of Internal Revenue. They plan to reside at 627 Ingram Street N W Washington.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Friday Oct 17 at the home of Mrs Hendricks with Mrs Pavik. Members should bring thimbles and prepare to sew carpet rags. Mr and Mrs G E Page and their children drove to Corwith Sunday to visit Mr Page's mother.
Mrs Eliza Smith hosts a quiet afternoon at the Cecil Smith home in Livermore. Frank Schroeder and daughter Mary Ann visit Mrs Schroeder’s aunt Mrs Frank Vavricka in Olivia Minnesota, then travel to Brainard Minnesota on business. Local club events include a golf auxiliary luncheon and bridge at Eastside Roller Rink with Hig and second-high score prizes. Des Moines visitors Anita Longe and Florence Schoofs accompany Mrs F J Lorge on a trip. R E Harrison attends meter school in Ames October 9 10. Parent Teacher Association meeting October 20 features Jessie Fae Schon on social unrest. R P McCormick and family observe 21st anniversary with dinner guests. Paul Hynish of Camp Claiborne La spends ten day furlough with parents.
A local column lists relatives from the west coast and others traveling for work and family visits. M McKim, Suzanne Roush, and many residents visit Des Moines, Prairie City, and Manson. The piece records church events, seed corn talks, and community visits across several towns.
The item notes Mrs Garrock and her ants moving this week to Curlew where Larry joins the high school faculty. It also lists visits by Mr and Mrs Henry Schallon of Minneapolis and others to the N J Meurer family. Mrs Fitzgerald and Mrs Meurer entertain the MYB club Thursday.
The Learn A Little study club met at EK W Meredith home last Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. William McKim gave an excellent book review of Louis Adame's From Other Lands. Mrs. Beymer of Fond du Lac Wisconsin was a visitor.
Community showers are scheduled with Evelyn Nivel Rely at the Meth odict church on Saturday evening, Betty Sharp Lanefitt on Thursday afternoon, and Miss Elsie Rothwell at the Presbyterian church on November 6. Invitations extend to friends both inside and outside the community.
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