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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1943
Page
2
Miss Shimon received many artistic packages of gifts and was assisted by Misses Ludine and Marie White Lois Schenck and Ruth Petrus. A corsage of baby chrysanthemums was presented from the hostesses and refreshments followed for a pleasant evening.
A well attended wedding shower for Mrs Lee Carlton occurred Friday evening in the school gym. Sponsored by the DMT Woman's club, the gym was decorated in blue and white with autumn leaves. Guests enjoyed stunts a quiz and viewing the bride mix a white cake. Mrs Gerald O'Donnell and Mrs Don Carlton helped unwrap gifts before thanks and refreshments with cake samples.
Mrs. G A Everson hosted a surprise 18th birthday party for Patsy Hurley with games and handkerchief gifts. Other items note Bridge Club meetings, a date change for American Legion Auxiliary sewing, a defense stamp party for Frances Perigal, and a Tuesday club gathering with a Lorraine Shimon bridal shower.
Mrs A V Perigal entertained a group of ladies Saturday evening in honor of her sister Mrs H H Harriger of Des Moines. Bingo determined prizes with high score to Mrs C B Chapman and low to Mrs Fred Witt. Traveling prize went to Mrs BE Hoard. Harriger received a guest prize and light refreshments followed an enjoyable evening.
The K S K S plan a gathering at the home of Mesdames Bess and Faye Cruickshank on Wednesday afternoon October 27. The event details are listed among local club activities.
Mrs. George Beckord hosted a 500 card party on October 17 at her home before LeRoy Miller’s departure for service. Prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Leland McIntire, Mrs. Fay Wax, and Mr. and Mrs. Helmer Kaiser, with a guest prize awarded to Mr. Miller.
W EF Sehneck, pastor, invites congregants to Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Choir practice is Wednesday afternoon at the usual time encouraging regular church attendance.
Emery L Petersen the pastor announces a Thursday evening meeting on October 21 and Sunday school teachers gathering at Albert Hermansen residence at 8. Sunday worship follows at 8:30 with Sunday school again at 8 and Bible class at 8.
Pastor J. O. Wangberg leads 11 a.m. worship as the church observes its centennial. A morning offering will be taken. Sunday school and Bible classes start at 10 a.m. Catechism class meets Saturday at 1 45 p.m. at the church. The girls chorus performs at 3 p.m.
Washington reports doubled farm machinery quotas for 1944 to ease labor. Plans call for 40 percent of 1940 output with earlier 1943 allocations boosting next year supply. Extensions note repair parts without limits aid winter machine upkeep. Iowa gains 14 more soybean extractor plants enabling processing of up to half the state crop and reducing out-of-state shipping costs while boosting soil fertility through returned meal.
Notes on elevator adjustments for corn pickers, moisture management for safe storage, and the need to delay husking soft corn. Mentions checks on combine parts, grazing of mature steers, rotating garden areas, and maintaining house air quality. Also reports a $200 fine per prairie chicken killed in Clinton Herald coverage.
Rural youths aged 10 to 21 may sign the 4 H Victory Pledge for 1944 with girls eligible at 12. Fifty subscribers already pledge service to food production and preservation as the boys’ list leads by six. Additions include Grant Alois Omtvedt Bonnie Omtvedt Marvin Anderson Marvin Johnson Ted Omtvedt Garfield Alice Schoon Delores Schoon Phyllis DeWolf Ruth Ives Dave Shelgren Dover Angela Naber Lake Beverly Jones Dorothy Jones Henrietta Janssen Harold Janssen Robert Dirks Alvin Dirks Gerald Dunn Bennie Rutgers Eugene Dunn Leo Peters Raymond Dunn Dean Peters Hwan Lake Barbara Lern.
A Saturday afternoon recital at the home of instructor Mrs. George Beckord featured solos by Roger Petersen Naomi Jean Strong Joyce Spencer Barbara Harris Carol Strong Darlene Dixon Barbara Farlow Lorra ine Wilson Laurine Andersen Jolene Petersen and a duet by Laurine Anderson and Mrs Beckord. After a word meaning and quiz, a lunch was served.
Mrs. Louis F. Weaver of Garner reports a triumph of 53 varieties in her victory garden. She lists corn on the cob harvested October 1 along with green beans lettuce and radishes from her plot this season.
Forest Fulwider of Anamosa displayed a 31 inch branch from a Golden Delicious apple tree on his property. The branch bore 29 apples and was shown to visitors.
The document lists Third inspection periods for Tire Ration Classes A through C and bulk. Commercial Vehicles every six months or 5 000 miles. Gasoline coupons include three gallon A units valid through November 21. B and C coupons valid for two gallons each. Period No 1 coupons provide ten gallons per unit valid through January 3 1944.
The Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 10 15 a.m. worship at 11 15 a.m. Missionary Sunday highlights Youth Fellowship at 6 80 p.m. Evening service at 8 p.m. A new sound film From Across the Border shown. Choir practice Thursday evening. East College Singers concert canceled. Woman's Society meeting Wednesday afternoon October 27. Circle No 1 serving.
We thank relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy during illness and bereavement. Floral offerings gifts and help were greatly appreciated. J. M. Severson and family Sarah Ramse and family
The notice lists expiration dates for sugar, blue and brown stamps and stamps within Book 3. It explains valid through dates for various coupons and stamps and notes that stamps may be exchanged among family members at home and that loose stamps are not valid. It also warns to fill out For Your Protection before applying for Book 4.
The Shaw Kirchner Hertz and Shaw families extend thanks for aid comfort and floral offerings after the death of Mrs. Caroline Hertz. Neighbors and friends are gratefully remembered through these expressions of appreciation.
The column thanks buyers for coal during labor shortages and irregular shipments. It notes continued efforts to supply fuel, limited eastern coal, and expected Illinois coal. It adds remarks on gates, reinforced cement hog troughs, tobacco taxes, salt flooring, and a testimonial about flooring from Walter Heald.
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