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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1941
Page
3
Havelock six man football defeated St. Marys 6 to 0 at Havelock Field to remain undefeated this season. Russell Waters returned a 50 yard punt for a second quarter touchdown while Gulgan starred for St. Marys. The game drew a large crowd as both teams entered with unblemished records.
The October Legion Auxiliary meeting hosted by Mrs. J. H. Eno drew 15 members who spent part of the evening tearing carpet rags. Upcoming events include the county meeting at Gilmore City on October 28 and a local gathering November 3 at Ray Grover’s with Pearl Mick assisting. Lunch was served by Mrs. Eno and Nellie Nickelson. Other items note a town group WSCS meeting at the Methodist church with birthday hosts and refreshments, Rev. J. D. Wolcott attending a meeting in Algona, Mrs. Cora Sharp planning a visit to Springfield Minnesota, raspberries picked at G. A. Grover, and various local trips and visits among residents.
A patient from Iowa City has been brought home after five weeks in the hospital. He is greatly improved since undergoing a surgical operation. Visitants from Gilmore City included Mr. and Mrs. William Gist and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Satoff and their daughter who called at the George Gist home Friday evening.
Corn picker detached from tractor Thursday at the Hollenbeck farm overturned causing machine damage. Harvesting progresses with many farmers finishing the year's work. County agent completed harvesting a 10 acre lot at the Lester Shimon farm. Local residents visited and attended events in nearby towns including Pocahontas and Laurens.
Havelock Methodist Church schedules include Sunday School at 10 and morning worship at 11. The first annual Algona district Woman's Society of Christian Service convention happens Wednesday October 29 at 9 30 a m and runs into the afternoon. District officers and local workers will present the society’s work with guest speakers Bettie Brittingham Joy Smith and John Drake Wolcott the pastor.
Local column lists Sunday gatherings across Des Moines and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Olberding and Mrs. Nellie Bendixon visited William Struthers. Sam Nicosen family dined with Mac Nicosen in Rolfe. Evelyn Hewlett dined with Wilma Struthers in Des Moines. Leslie Struthers family called on Walt Struthers. Leonard Maasdam and Clara Davenport visited Gowrie area and joined Mrs. Lou Gallentine for dinner. farming group traveled to Farmhamville to dine with Mrs. Davenport’s sister and Mrs. A. Smith of Gowrie.
The Bradgate News Progress Club met at Mrs. J. E. Hynds home with 21 members present. Reports from the Humboldt district convention were shared by Mrs. Dorothy Woodruff and Mrs. Sophia Sorenson. A book review of Embezzled Heaven by Marguerite Bradbury was discussed. Mrs. Maggie Lanning resigned due to illness. Guests included Mrs. Fred Nelson of Rolfe and several others. Refreshments followed. next meeting is November 4 at Humboldt Coca-Cola plant for annual men’s night inviting husbands.
A school carnival to benefit high school athletics will run Friday evening at the school. A small door admission includes a ticket to a one act play in the auditorium. Carnival stands include bingo telegraphs baseball throws and darts in the gym. Lunches will be served.
TToward a crowded week of kin visits and gatherings with Mrs. Smith residing in Milwaukee with two daughters. Various local families hosted dinners and visits in Thor Ottosen Albert City and Pocahontas including anniversaries and birthdays for Mrs Harold Johnson Lewis Johnson and Mrs Jennie Evans. A faculty dinner was held hosted by Mr and Mrs O E Lehnig with Superintendent Gilbert DeBoer and several teachers present.
A farewell party for Mrs Frances Shaffer of Des Moines was hosted at the William Struthers home Monday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Marion Ham Mr and Mrs Bill Hough and their son Dean Bob Austenberger and Mr and Mrs A H Struthers with Marilyn and Ronald. Ice cream and cake were served. Mrs Shaffer returned home Tuesday afternoon.
Franklin Majorowicz was honored at a Sunday birthday party hosted at his home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Majorowicz and family, Raymond, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hewlett and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Majorowicz, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Digger and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Plummer.
Philip Dickey arrives in Seattle after a boat trip from Anchorage Alaska and plans a stay with relatives. Numerous neighbors host guests and attend church and social events across Dakota City Ottosen Ellsworth Waterloo and Eagle Grove with visits at Musselman Bryarly Jacobs and Larson households.
The P T A study group gathered Tuesday evening at the school house to discuss Radio led by Craig Fullerton and Mrs E M Zeman. A kitchen shower for the home economics room was given and lunch was served by Mrs Gerald Chase and Mrs Joe Gunderson.
Mrs E J Burr and others attended the funeral of Mrs A Me Ewen in Plover Monday. Mrs Eli Cupp and son Stanley visited sister Mrs John Madsen. John Madsen and Caroline Madsen went to Fort Dodge for Rebekah Assembly. Mrs Maggie Lanning, ill at Rolfe, was moved to Iowa City for hospital care. Ted Woodruff bought a red trailer in Omaha for his truck. Epworth League met at the Methodist church Sunday evening.
An invitation notes a Saturday evening gathering titled Hoba rty and seeks interested attendees. The message references devotions and a casual meeting, asking invitees to attend and participate in the event.
A fragment notes a social hour after business hours and a White Elephant event held by local groups in a lodge. Elva Fae Ha contributed with a style featuring reflections and refreshments highlighted by the Junkman.
A Harvest Home festival was held Sunday at the Lutheran church with morning and afternoon services. A basket dinner and a lunch were served. The Home address was given by B. O. B. Anderson of the First Lutheran Church in Humboldt. Guests came from Humboldt, Callebery Rolfe, and Estherville.
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