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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1941
Page
5
Pocahontas edged Rolfe 7 to 6 in a tight homecoming clash as Ketergen led the line for Pocahontas with sev eral strong runs and Severson added a key late score. Rolfe threatened late but could not convert a two point attempt, sealing the victory for Pocahontas.
Eugene Cornwell 18 son of Mr and Mrs James Cornwell lost a finger in a corn husking accident at his farm home. Fingers were crushed when caught between two cog wheels as corn loaded into a bin. Amputation done at Mercy hospital Fort Dodge. Hand infection reported but improving. Mrs Cornwell stayed in Fort Dodge with him.
National defense drives fats and oils use in industry with soybeans peanuts and castor beans as key sources. In 1941 42 US stock use rises. 1942 43 deficit seen. Soybeans aim for 15 928 acres in Pocahontas County amid soil and acreage guidance. Prices remain high with defense boosting production and employment.
Fred Sherman 65, brother of Mrs. O B Fuller Sr, died Tuesday Oct 7 in Deming New Mexico where he had practiced law since 1910. He studied at Rolfe Highland Park College Des Moines and earned a law degree from the State University of Iowa. He practiced law in Rolfe 1908 to 1910 and was a 32d degree Mason and Shrine member. He leaves wife La Verne two sons Benjamin and Frederick their wives and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with burial in Mountainview cemetery Deming.
The annual Red Cross membership drive is near completion with December 1 as the books closing date. County branches report progress, Rolfe area has remaining work, and the chapter has yarn for ten sweaters and twenty dresses left. The past week brought generous response and a stronger call for volunteers to finish the quota.
The Rolfe high school junior class stages the comedy Young April in the school auditorium on Tuesday evening October 28. Professor McIntyre and family are central as inter relations among parents and youth amid humorous moments. The cast includes Professor McIntyre Don Peters Mrs McIntyre Beryl White George McIntyre Everett Harris and many others.
Miss Jeanette Hauck chosen queen of the first annual American Institute of Business homecoming in Des Moines. She was selected by Phi Theta Pi from the A I B student body. Event runs October 24 to 26 with a friday assembly, 3 pm coronation, and a 9 pm dance at Tromar ballroom.
The Girl Scouts gathered Monday October 20 at 4 p.m. in the Legion hall to help girls not yet invested prepare for the ceremony. Roselyn Brock, scribe. Stop accidents before they stop you.
High school homemaking classes will view a sound color motion picture Meat and Romance produced for the National Livestock and Meat Board at the homemaking laboratories on Thursday October 30 at 9 00 a m. The film shows meal planning and economical meat choices with emphasis on infant diets and keeping figures, inviting homemakers and adults to attend.
After attending Early Bird Breakfasts in all towns of Pocahontas County over 300 men showed interest in Boy Scouts activities. On Wednesday October 29 more than 800 prospective Friends of Scouting will be contacted by five-person teams by noon. The Prairie Gold Area Council plans an $8,200 budget for 1942 to support Cub Packs Scouts and senior units across nine counties.
Mayor Q O Fuller declares October 27 1941 Navy Day in Rolfe Iowa urging citizens to observe and learn about the U S Navy as Americas first line of defense and growing strength through ships and training programs. The proclamation is dated October 20 1941.
Plans are underway for the semi annual county beef banquet at Havelock on Saturday November 1 at 7 00 pm The event at the Havelock School will feature baby beef from Irene Shimon shown at the 4 H Fair and remarks by H M Conway of the National Livestock Marketing Association Roy Simonson and J E DeWolf organize tickets listed through local representatives and the Farm Bureau Office in Pocahontas Glenn Knapp of Rolfe will be guest of honor as grand champion beef exhibitor purchase at the fair continues to draw attendees.
Ada Marie George and Glyde Smith seniors were chosen as pep queen and king at Rolfe High School Homecoming. The celebration included a pep meeting, songs by the glee club, a parade with a Shetland pony, and a prize winning athletic department float.
Chas. B. Bowen, longtime Rolfe resident, died suddenly Thursday Oct 16 from a heart attack while fishing on Spirit Lake. He was active in church, Masonic groups, education, and local affairs and served as town clerk councilman and park commissioner. Funeral services were held at the Bowen home Sunday Oct 19.
Six girls Virginia DeVaul Janice Ferden Geraldine Nielsen Mary Phillips Delores Ferden and Roselyn Brock joined the Girl Scouts of America in a Legion hall ceremony Monday evening attended by 14 mothers and the advisory council. The candle light investiture featured 20 Girl Scouts and leaders M W Webb B A Peterson and Miss Cora Belle Pollock with Nan Peterson providing piano music.
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