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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1933
Page
2
Rolfe reports G S Shriner's trip to Plover on business while Deputy Gilchrist handled official duties there. Local residents John and home guests visit. families from Rolfe and Pocahontas share meals and weekend visits in nearby towns. A Busy Birthday Club luncheon is planned with a 1 PM start.
Local residents and visitors from Ft. Dodge Havelock Springville Plover Webb and Martinsdale spent time with hosts in Rolfe Iowa with trips to Chicago for the World’s Fair and family updates. Dr Seifkin and Dr Koke managed dental matters in absence. Mrs Foust recovers from a fever while guests including the Eversons plan rail journeys and returns to Iowa.
Arrow Adlers Wanted to Buy Earcor Henry C. Wiegman Rolfe phone 49. For Sale Heatrola stove breakfast set Edris Leaper Rolfe 1. Hay Baling See Bert Gaskell Rolfe Iowa 81-1. For Sale Heating stove in good condition Inquire Arrow office 31-1. For Sale 12 foot oak dining table Mrs Alice Jones 31-1. For Sale Six extra nice Chester mat male hogs A W Hess Plover. Baling Wanted 6c per bale We furnish 3 men power and wire Phone 12-21 Arnold Schleusener Havelock Iowa 29tf
Rev. T. S. Bassett presides with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 7:00 p.m. Worship at 7:45 p.m. A Thursday social with Epworth Leaguers program and Ladies' Aid refreshments follows eight. Next Sunday services, Bible study and discussion noted. Football Marathon vs Rolfe set for Oct 30 at Rolfe City Park.
Rev. J. O. Wanghberg leads morning worship at 10 45 with Luther League at 8 00 p m Mid week prayer meeting Thursdays Evening preaching services Sundays Bible School and Luther League meet on Sundays Catechism class set for Saturday Oct 20 at 2 00 p m Ladies Aid meets Wednesday Oct 31 with Mrs J O Wangberg Bible quote from L A Banks closes the notice
Plover residents attend funerals visits and family gatherings across Algona Pocahontas Des Moines and Rolfe. Car accidents near Plover involve Menswell Haskins party. Family dinners and corn husking season plans noted with multiple local names and trips to Britt Indianola West Bend and Slayton Minn.
Shriner of Rolfe was a Plover business caller Thursday evening. Misses Marjory McKim and Anne Houck visited Saturday in Rolfe with their friend, Miss Lucile Everson.
A library benefit tea and antiques show on Tuesday displayed many items over a century old. Exhibits included three spinning wheels from Mrs. Pirie, Mrs. Enge, and Mrs. Helvig, with local makers recalling life by kerosene light and manual work.
Local listing showcases Sugar in cloth bags at 53c per 10lb, English Walnuts 2 lb for 45c, Black Walnuts 8 for 25c, prints 19c per yard, jackets 1.95, fruit and pantry items with prices, footwear for men women and children priced from 0.98 to 4.85. Includes shoes, boots, Oxfords and sandals.
Save Money on Patterns 15 cents each Men s Part Wool Sweaters 1.25 Boys Part Wool Sweaters 98c Men s Cossack Style Suede Cloth Jackets 2.85 Boys Cossack Style Jackets 2.35 Men s Suede Leather Jackets 6.85 and 5.95 Women s Snug g ies 39c and 29c Misses Snuggie Union Suits 59c Ladies New Fall Silk Hose 79c 59c 49c Men s Flannel Shirts 15 to 17 98c and 79c Men s Fall Weight Union Suits 9c Blankets Single Cotton 98c Double Nashua Cotton 2.98 Double Part Wool 4.95 and 3.85 Twin One Blankets 2.9F Peaberry Coffee 21c a pound or 3 pounds 59c
Mrs Henry Fitzgerald wore a Prince Albert suit and danced while singing I Am Just as I Used to Be for an audience at a library antiques event. Ruth McFadden performed as a bygone era child and played the mouth organ. Proceeds totaled 8.50 aiding the library treasurer with plan for another event later.
Mrs. W P Wheeler outlined the Townsend old age revolving pension plan at the Willing Workers Society meeting with Rolfe attendees. The plan would pay all over 60 non-criminals $200 monthly for 30 days of domestic spending, funded by a tax on purchases and aimed at revitalizing employment and commerce.
The Happy Home Makers 4 H Club met at Arlene and Pauline Merediths home on Saturday October 20. President Marguerite Simonson conducted roll call with a joke. Members shared talks on rugs in a room healthful exercises for winter and a piano solo followed by notes on learned lessons and a group lunch was served by the hostesses.
C E Hancher suffered a broken leg Tuesday forenoon while repairing a telephone line northeast of Plover. He was taken to Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge for X rays and treatment. Doctors said ankle bones were displaced and some fractures occurred. Hancher remained hospitalized for several days with little pain reported.
Miss Lois Maxine VanHorn of Iowa City wed Lloyd Cassell of Plover in Davenport last week. Groom’s parents Mr and Mrs W H Cassell received the notice. The bride works as a nurse at University Hospital Town City and the groom plans medical study after graduating from the University liberal arts college last year.
A large audience enjoyed a spectacular program by magical musicians using unfamiliar instruments. The costuming makeup and decorations added artistic flair and the overall entertainment exceeded expectations.
Sunday School and Morning Worship are slated at Ipworth church with an Epworth League rally Monday evening October 29 at 7 30. Leaguers urged to attend. A Men s Brotherhood meeting is planned at Ex metsburg on Thursday November 1 with an interesting program promised.
The Christian Endeavor Societies of District No 2 announce a rally at the Laurens Christian church next Sunday October 28. Howard Bush a state worker will be the principal speaker. Registration starts at 2 00 p m and the meeting opens at 2 30. The registration fee is only so. Attention urged to invite friends to ensure a strong turnout.
The local Legion Auxiliary gathered at Mrs. J. M. Bush home Friday afternoon for a brief business session followed by a social hour and a picnic lunch with all members present.
Morning worship at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Special Elders and Trustees meeting Friday Oct 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Manse Christian Endeavor Rally at Laurens Christian church next Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Lawrence Bush of the state office will speak. An adjourned meeting of the Pres-
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