Republican Candidate To Tour Pocahontas County
Senator George Patterson of Burt, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, will tour Pocahontas County on Thursday October 25 with stops in Rolfe at 2:00 PM Laurens at 3:00 PM Fonda at 4:00 PM and Falmertte at unspecified time. Patterson, a veteran legislator and tax expert, has served in Iowa’s house and senate for ten years and will be followed by other Republican speakers on November 5. Dan Turner, seek governor, is slated to speak in Pocahontas on October 30 at 2:00 PM.
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George Patterson
Burt
Pocahontas County
Rolfe
Laurens
Fonda
Falmertte
Enator Patterson
Patterson
Iowa House
Senate
Dan Turner
Pocahontas
Simonson Hosts Corn Hog Committee Banquet
Saturday noon Andrew M. Simonson gave a dinner for the Corn-Hog Allotment Committee township chairmen office associates and the County Agent as a show of respect for his county organization service. He became Rolfe postmaster this week and farms east of Plover hiring a helper. Wm. R. Fisher of Des Moines township was chosen to replace him on the allotment committee. Attendees included DeWall Nelson Fisher Healey and others.
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Andrew M. Simonson
Simonson
Rolfe
Plover
Wm. R. Fisher
Des Moines Township
Mr. Simonson
Henry DeWall
LeRoy Nelson
John Healey
Dorothy Howe
Harry Lund
Roy Neville
Everett Tussing
Gilbert Ellis
J. H. Clark
George de Young
W. W. Poduska
C. A. Nieman
Henry Loots
C. R. Bowers
E. J. Lewis
Frank Hoesing
Blanche Kopriva
Sinnings Given Welcome By Rolfe Presbyterians
A reception for Rev H A Sinning and his wife was held at the Rolfe Presbyterian church basement hosted by the Session and Board of Trustees. Mayor J H Brinkman gave a town welcome, J T Grant welcomed the church, and Mrs J R McIntire welcomed The Manse. The Sinning couple responded. A ladies quartet performed, followed by a light lunch. About 100 people attended the cordial greeting and a slide show.
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H. A. Sinning
Presbyterian Church
C. W. Siefkin
J. H. Brinkman
J. T. Grant
J. R. McIntire
Aml
Oct Events and Club Meetings Across Town
Oct calendar lists dates for bridge clubs, study groups, and church events. Highlights include the Premiere Bridge Club meeting October 18, football game under lights October 19, and a Democratic rally October 5. Neighborhood organizations plan gatherings at homes and churches through late October and early November.
Is Utopia To Become Fact Or 15 It Another Dream
Towns people discuss Dr. Townsend’s pension plan proposing $200 monthly for everyone over 60 who retires from work. It would fund eight million elderly and four million job seekers through a sales tax and Townsend clubs. Critics doubt feasibility but interest grows as organizers push nationwide.
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Townsend Oll
Alifornia
Rolfe
C. O. Crowningshield
Sioux City
Iowa
South Dakota
Knights of Pythias Hall
Crowningshield
Tarely
Townsend
Long Beach
Cal
Los Angeles
CCC
Garfield Farm Bureau Meeting at Christensen Home
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Unit will meet Thursday evening Oct 25 at the Christensen home hosted by Mr and Mrs C A Otto Christensen. Invited speaker is Charles E Watts of Pocahontas and Miss Maybelle Ryen will present numbers by pupils of her rural school. Music will feature the program sponsored by Earl Chambers.
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B. A. Peterson
C. M. Pason
Saith Iday
W. l. McIntire
Clu
J. R. Lee
Rockwell City
Rolfe City Park
Eeldee
Y. M. C. Club
Denzil Johnson
H. D. Rinkman
Suk
Tuesay
O. B.arp
M. E. Lakes Society
Pocahontas
Robt. Knutson
Delta Dek Bridge Club
M. Obrecht
Garfield Go- Getters
Henry Nelson
Bon Ton Bridge Ano
W. Smith
F. P. Net
Nelson
Lee Wher
Trinity- Luthhan Ladies' ‘Aid Society
J. O. Wangberg
Methodist Girls’ Club
Ednesday
Presbyterian Church
M. E
C. A
Otto” Christensen
Garfield Township
Official Sealers Named for Pocahontas County Seals
The following individuals are named as official coin sealers for Pocahontas County and are ready to serve. Grant A L Anderson Cedar J M Carey Garfield Earl Chambers Dover Roy Lichler Roosevelt M A Freeburg Swan Lake and West 12 Sections of Marshall L A Anderson South 24 Sections of Sherman and East 24 Sections of Marshall Messer Leith Powhatan E Ernest Meredith Colfax Walter Peterson East 24 Sections Lincoln and West 24 Sections Lake H A Patterson Des Moines Guy Smith Cummins and North 12 Section of Sherman George A Speer Bellville and West 12 Sections of Sherman Hugo Swalin Lizard and East 12 Sections Lake H A Wessel
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Pocahontas County
Grant
A. L. Anderson
Cedar
J. M. Carey
Garfield
Earl Chambers
Dover
Roy Lichler
Roosevelt
M. A. Freeburg
Swan Lake
West
Marshall
L. A. Anderson
South
Sherman
East
Messer Leith
Powhatan
E Ernest Meredith
Colfax
Walter Peterson
Lincoln
Lake
H. A. Patterson
Des Moines
Guy Smith
Cummins
George A. Speer
Bellville
Hugo Swalin
Lizard
H. A. Wessel
Miss Wave Roberts Weds Joe M. Tonderum at Lake City
Word reached The Arrow that Wave Roberts married Joe M. Tonderum on October 16 1934 at Lake City. Mrs Tonderum is the youngest daughter of John Roberts. The groom hails from Bede and the couple will establish their new home there.
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Miss Wave Roberts
Joe M. Tonderum
Lake City
Tonderum
Theoungest
John Roberts
Bede
Livermore Hands Rolfe High In 14 6 Grid Tilt
Livermore High defeated Rolfe High 14 to 6 at Livermore last Friday in a high school gridiron tilt. Rolfe led the second half by yardage only to fall short as Livermore struck twice in the first period and Rolfe scored in the third. Rolfe threatened near the end but could not punch it in.
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Rolfe High
Livermore High
Livermore
Rolfe
Rolfe Boys
Sheigren
Kober
Shelgren
Rickard
Rolfe Hi
Pocahontas
Rockwell City
R. H
Harmon RE Fox
Calligan
Sweeney R. Phillips
Shields White
Faith Gunderson
Bennett Hoard
Riley Green LE Liffler
Lanus
Hood Rober
Schreiber Shelgren
Tillson
Sykes
Armstrong Schmidt —Sanford
Venson
Methodists Plan Series Of Interesting Social Events
Local Methodists will host multiple winter social evenings at the church inviting all members and friends. The opening event is Thursday evening Oct. 25 with the Aid Society handling lunch for a small 5e per article charge, funds supporting interior redecoration. Youth of the Epworth League will run the entertainment and decorations, promising something interesting.
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Aid Society
Epworth League
Cyclones Gird for Iowa After Win at Missouri
Ames, Oct. 18 — Iowa State completes an 18 to 0 Big Six win at Missouri. Twenty three players saw action, with reserves stepping in late to stifle Missouri and preserve the shutout. The team prepares for Iowa and plans a 1894 Cyclones reunion featuring Pop Warner and Bert German.
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Ames
Missouri
Iowa State
University of Iowa
State Field
Luther
Grinnell
Columbia
George Veenker
Tigers
Nebraska
Iowa
Lincoln
Hawks
Ricklefs Twins Honored At 16th Anniversary Party
Forty relatives and friends gathered at the John Ricklefs home last Sunday for a surprise party honoring Bernice and Bernard Ricklefs on their 16th anniversary. The afternoon featured visiting and family photos followed by a two course supper.
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John Ricklefs
Corn hog referendum meeting held in Rolfe Iowa
A corn hog referendum meeting for Garfield and Des Moines townships was held at the Knights of Pythias hall in Rolfe. Leaders A M Simonson and Norman Norland spoke on direct benefits, with county results showing Garfield 87 7 and Des Moines 15 6 in favor for 1935. County totals show broad support for Question No 1 and a smaller but steady Yes for Question No 2 across several townships, with overall county results 733 169 and 572 301 respectively.
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Garfield
Des Moines Townships
Knights of Pythias Hall
Rolfe
LeRoy J. Nelson
Garfield Township
A. M. Simonson
Simonson
Pocahontas County
Norman Norland
Laurens
Norland
Mr. Norland
Mr. Simonson
Wallace
Supt. Norland
Wm. R. Fisher
Des Moines
Dover
Cummins
Marshall Township
Sherman Township
Lake Township
Bellville
Lincoln Township
Roosevelt Township
Cedar Township
Powhatan Township
Harry Lund
Iowa
Shower for Miss Conrow Hosts and Guests Describe Event
A miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Iva Conrow was held Monday at Mrs. Minnie Jarvis home. The event featured advice questions, a garden party with flower and tree slips, readings by Mrs. Ernest Vaughn, a mock wedding, and a luncheon for 36 with autumn leaf decor. Out of town guests included Mrs. Jerome Hollenbeck of Kankakee and several from Ft. Dodge, Plover, Gilmore City, and nearby towns.
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Iva Conrow
Minnie Jarvis
B. C. Rudolfson
C. E. Boyce
Thos. Diggs
LeRoy Nelson
Holger Larsen
V. Roberts
Art Vaughn
T. A. Sime
Islabeth Larsen
Ft. Dodge
Knud Damborg
Mesdames
Jos. McEwen
Ira Conrow
Virgil Roberts
Charles Lehnus
Knud Damberg
Jerome Hollenbeck
Kankakee
Ill
Thos. Peterson
Lanning
Gilmore City
Bert Riggs
Jos. Bucher
J. S. Shaw
Harry Wegele
J. H. Gembler
Ernest Meredith
Caroline Lehnus
Rolfe Postmaster Seeks Patron Cooperation
A new acting postmaster in Rolfe appeals to all patrons to cooperate as he takes over duties. He plans to reside in Rolfe and contribute to town growth, aims to maintain the prior administration's success and asks for patient understanding while learning the job.
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Rolfe
Ferguson
Rolfe's wells collapse reduces town water supply
Rolfe's long used oil well has shrunk dramatically in depth and value, now barely a source of water. The big well casing caved in yesterday shutting off the supply and forcing the city to rely on the old west well which yields only a 24 inch stream versus a former 62 inch flow. Commissioner Peterson urges conserving water as the city’s daily needs and fire protection require immediate action.
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Rolfe
Peterson
Pasar
Ladies Learn How to Make Them Over
Mrs. Margaret Brown led a class of 20 women in Des Moines area with lessons on remaking coats and tailoring finishes. Training school attendance rules urge more than 10 participants, with follow-up meetings set in Plover and district leaders listed for further guidance.
Pat Carroll Passes After Illness on West Coast
Pat Carroll aged about 58 died six weeks ago in a hospital near San Francisco. He was a son of the late Mr and Mrs J A Carroll and brother of Z T Carroll. A U S soldier in the Philippines he wrote a letter found in 1899 files of The Reveille. For years he worked for a steamship company, traveling the world. He is survived by two grown sons. his wife died many years ago.
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Pat Carroll
San Francisco
J. A. Carroll
Z.T. Carroll
Reveille
Pat
Philippines
U. S
Islands
10 Percent Bank Dividend Declared
The State Savings Bank announces an additional 10 percent dividend to depositors. Disbursement totals about 30 000 dollars, with checks available at the bank building for pickup on Wednesday and Saturday. The notice notes circulating corn hog checks and upcoming November payments will boost local spending.
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State Savings Bank
Johnson and Wheeler in Town News
General Johnson misses chances to build a baby raising code while Lawrence Wheeler battles influenza all week. In relief, "Brose" Hansell steps in to manage Nephew Larry’s affairs during Wheeler’s illness.
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Gen.Johnson
Lawrence Wheeler
D M T Women Begin Home Project Details in Des Moines Township
Des Moines township women met at Mrs. O G Ryen home on Oct 5 to organize for Home Project work. Officers elected include Leader Mrs Geo D Struthers Co-Operator Mrs J D Howe and district leaders and co operators. First lesson Coat Clinic led by Mrs Ruth Brown set for Oct 12 with all township leaders attending. A follow up all day meeting planned Oct 25 at Mrs Lehnus home bringing wrapped supplies and pattern materials for coat making assistance.
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Des Moines
O. G. Ryen
George Lehnus
Geo. D. Struthers
J. D. Howe
Geo. Lehnus
Clarence Jensen
Mary Kilbourne
Jas. George
J. M. Gehrt
Leslie Struthers
Loren Pease
Chet W. Carpenter
Geo. Schonberger
A. Mitchell
A. W. Ives
Ruth Brown
James George
Lehnus
G B Roberts of Zearing Dies of Pneumonia
G B Roberts owner of the McEwen Block died at his Zearing Iowa home Sunday morning from pneumonia. He was a kindly landlord and his funeral Tuesday included floral offerings from block occupants and former occupant Pirl J Riches Central States G S Shriner B A Peterson and The Arrow. He was well known to many in Rolfe and surrounding communities.
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G. B. Roberts
McEwen
Zearing
Iowa
Mr. Roberts
Pirl J. Riches
Central States
G. S. Shriner
B. A. Peterson and
The
Arrow
Rolfe
Rolfe Local News Items Highlights Oct events
Rolfe local items note visits by Mrs. Robert Bruce and Mrs. Sylvester Davidson, travels to Lincoln and Sioux Rapids, a new baby named William Harrison, a fifth birthday party for Bernice Peterson, and a Halloween themed gatherings. Families and neighbors attend club meetings and social events. A traffic accident near Rolfe injures occupants of two cars.
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Robert Bruce
Fort Dodge
Sylvester Davidson
Guthrie Center
Rolfe Friends
I. C. Smith
Arnold's Park
Rolfe
Chas. Hansen
Kenneth
Emmetsburg
Pat Wood
Shirley Thornton
Lincoln
Neb
Jack Sinek
La‘cerne
Laurens
John Junkman
Lee Fisher
Geo. L. Pirie
Hallowe’en
Home Study Club
J. A. McIntire
Fred P. Nelson
George A. Ivey
Sioux Rapids
L. P. Davidson
E. F. Stalleup
M. J. McCreary
Gilmore City
W. M. Quigley
Marcella
A. V
Insects Threaten Pocahontas Evergreens Report
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau warns of insect damage to ever greens in Marshall and Cedar townships. Pine leaf scale infestation on spruce and pines prompts a lime sulfur spray plan for next spring. Also notes a louse on evergreens controllable with nicotine spray and cautions about impostors posing as County Agent staff.
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Pocahontas County
Marshall Township
Cedar Township
Farm Bureau
Rolfe Area News Briefs Show Local Travel and Health Updates
Local notes report Rockwell City Rolfe game plans at City Park and several residents traveling for business and shopping. Obituaries note Geo W Simmons of Algona died after arteriosclerosis. Andrew M Simonson installed acting postmaster as Earl Ferguson retires after 12 years.
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Rockwell
Floyd Grove
Melvin
W. B. Graff
Des Moines
Luther Thompson
Evelyn Thompson
E. B. Thompson
Chicago
Watson Beam
Missouri
Des Moines Elevator & Grain Co
Lawrence Wheeler
Brooklyn
Iowa
S. B. Ormston
Rolfe
W. H. Buchanan
Mable Lucile
Ruth
Gladstone
Alberta
Canada
Lance Anderson
Myrtle Seifert
Boston
Mass
W. W. Beam
Beam
Fern Lauder
Anderson
Humboldt
Gerald Foust
Jack Key
Nowlen
Nowlenresides
Charles
Andrew M. Simonson
Simonson
Earl Ferguson
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Rolfe Presbyterians
Garfield Farm Bureau
Christensen
McIntire B. Rickard Melson Graeber A. Phillips
Cyclones
Honored
Ricklefs Twins
Miss Conrow
Margaret Brown
Johnny
Mary
Jas
Is. DeWolf
Varl Chambers
Porter Butler
Frank Atherton
Joyce Christensen
Erie Locke
Artman Christensen
John Ricklef
Ramsay
Clement Shimon
Pat" Carroll
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