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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1940
Page
5
A Friday football game ended in a 0-0 deadlock between Rockwell City and Rolfe. Glyde of Rockwell City broke free for a 70 yard run to the goal line but was negated by a holding penalty. The game remained scoreless as both defenses held and neither side gained the decisive edge.
Two members attend the 8th district convention of Tated clubs of Iowa held in Webster at the national church. An inviting talk on education by Miss Agnes Samuelson, state superintendent, open the program. Attendees include Mrs. N. P. M. president, aides, delegates, and officers.
The Attatas County cattle feeders hold their fall banquet at Plover High School Thursday evening. Rex Beresford of Iowa will discuss cattle outlook while Don Cunningham of Sioux City Live Exchange shares feeder experiences. Tickets available from local organizers including HG Wiegman and Leroy Nelson.
Mrs B A Kerns suffered a broken bone in one ankle and torn ligaments in the other leg when she fell on back steps at her home. She rode in a wheel chair and had been staying with her daughter Mrs George Arnold in Plover before returning home Friday.
Miss Blanche Brobeil will conduct an organization training school for 4 H girls on October 18 at the Pocahontas county courthouse.
The American Legion auxiliary met at Mrs. M. W. Webb's home on Monday October 14 with 18 members and one visitor present. The group planned to support an assigned child this year and discussed the county meeting at Palmer. Mrs. W. L. McIntire was named delegate to the Fort Dodge fall conference set for October 23, and a secretary's pin was presented to the Rolfe unit for future use. The afternoon included sewing carpet rags for the Knoxville hospital followed by a two course lunch.
A group of volunteers led by Forrest Grant as chief registrar assisted by M. W. Webb J. H. Brinkman O. B. Fuller Jr Gladys Larson Luther Thompson Mrs J R McIntire and L H Howe staffed the State Savings bank room on Wednesday registering men for military training under the new conscription law.
Helen DeMill and Lovell Long were married Saturday in the Metho dist parsonage at Pocahontas. Rev. A. C. Long officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Mary De Mill of Rolfe and a Rolfe high school student. The groom is a Rolfe High School graduate, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rossie Long, and they live above the Coffee Shop run by Ralph Wier. A shower at the De Mill home featured about 40 guests.
Rev. and Mrs. E. J. Plummer and several women attended an organization meeting of the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Northwest Iowa conference at the Storm Lake Methodist church on Tuesday. Stop accidents before they stop you.
Rural girls ages 12 to 21 in Pocahontas county may enroll this month as the 4 H club year begins. Miss Blanche Brobeil will lead training Friday Oct 18 at the county courthouse assembly room with Miss Genevieve Colgan. Nine clubs last year totaled 140 members and enrollment is open through local leaders or the home demonstration agent.
A group from Trinity Lutheran church attended the W M F convention of the Eagle Grove circuit held in Fort Dodge on Wednesday. Delegates included Miss Evelyn Thompson and Miss Olive Ryen with other attendees listed by name.
Rolfe and Pocahontas high schools meet Friday night for the annual Homecoming game starting at eight o'clock after a 2:30 pep meeting. The rivals, who last tied 6–6 in 1937, enter the game with solid seasons. A halftime patriotic show and Homecoming Queen presentation follow, with a dance in the gym afterward. The Rolfe squad is invited as a guest of Pocahontas.
Two home project training schools were run by Miss Genevieve Colgan, focusing on adding color to homes. Women learned to pick a dominant color across furnishings with a bright accent, and to balance floors walls woodwork and ceilings. Rural leaders hosted sessions in Colfax Bellville Swan Lake and Cummins townships with local hosts.
Mrs. Alta Hewlett cracked the bones in her right wrist when she fell down the back steps last Tuesday morning. A cast was placed from fingers to elbow. She is getting along very well.
The Rolfe Presbyterian Church will observe its 60th anniversary on Sunday October 27 1940 with a 10 30 a m service. Prof W C G White dean of Dubuque Theological Seminary will give the anniversary address. No Sunday school that day. A basket dinner will be held at noon in the church dining room under the Ladies Excelsior Society. After dinner J T Grant will present church history.
Joe Wiley 91 longtime Rolfe resident died Tuesday October 15 at 3 p m in the home of his daughter Mrs M Ridenour after a year of failing health following a fall on his 90th birthday He is survived by four children Tom Mrs M A Ride nour Rolfe Mrs M H Roberts Astoria Oregon W H Wiley Cincinnati Ohio 16 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild Funeral services will be held at the McIntire Funeral Home Thursday October 17 at 2 p m
Miss Colleen Otto and Harvey Shineflow of Des Moines were married on Sunday Oct 6 in the Central Church of Christ Des Moines. Rev Floyd Allen Bush officiated with only Corrinne Otto and Calvin C James present as witnesses.
The Tuesday club thanks supporters of the October 12 White Elephant sale. Dr. Fuller White provided the building and many donated clothing items. The sale raised $56.57 for local welfare work and organizers plan another sale, asking for future donations to be saved and stored.
A 110 piece student orchestra under Dr. Joseph F. T. Maddy of the University of Michigan will play for the State Teachers' Convention at Des Moines on November 7. Rolfe high school has submitted named students for selection including Jeanette Hauck Marie White Rachel Wiegman Gerald Thompson Norma Robinson and Donald Shimon. Registration starts at 9 am with rehearsals 10 to 12 and 1 to 8 pm. Dr. Maddy will demonstrate the Short Teaching Process using recordings and similar aids.
Marjorie Peterson and Ardeth Boyd are now serving as reporters for the Ar row town news. The cooperation of residents in the vicinity by sharing news will be greatly appreciated.
Three members of the Helgen family in Emmetsburg have undergone operations over the past several weeks.
Kenneth Hansen, driver of Carl Hansen’s truck, escaped without injuries after a fog linked crash near Newell. The semi rolled, caught fire, and two cattle died. the trailer and tractor were destroyed, with insurance covering the load. Hansen planned to replace the trailer and resume trucking promptly.
The Masonic Lodge hosts a 55th anniversary tonight with dinner in the lodge dining room at 6 30 served by the Eastern Star lodge. A short program on the chapter history precedes a guest talk by Don G Mullen of Odebolt on Masonic Frontiers.
The Pocahontas Chamber of Commerce with Pomeroy merchants prepares a Oct 23 dedication of the No. 17 paving between Pocahontas and the 5 and 17 junction. Gov. Wilson and Rep. Gilchrist attend with ceremonies at the south edge and a 7 PM banquet at Hotel Pocahontas.
The Rolfe poultry and grain show drew a large crowd with 88 entries, many in Farm Breeder class. White Leghorns led, followed by White Rocks and New Hampshire Reds. Eggs sold 50 cents to $1.10 a dozen. birds auctioned for $1.00 to $3.00. Henry Wiegman highlighted corn, a two foot ear explained by a rain boost. Prize winners include Marge Hughes in market class and Lloyd Perrigo in production.
October brides Darlene Moen daughter of Mr and Mrs C J Moen and J L Mulligan of Dubuque wed Oct 5 at St Margaret s church They reside in Dubuque Grace McEwen married Delbert Steiner Oct 5 at the McEwen home Rolfe The couple will live in Fort Dodge.
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