Rolfe Truck Halted By Holiday Pickets Near Sioux City
Parl Fisher stopped at James seven miles north of Sioux City Sunday night as about 50 Plymouth County farmers blocked the road to keep stock out of the city. Fisher and Andrew Simonsen hauled stock for M. T. Blessing and later shipped it into Sioux City yards via rail after roads were cleared by the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parl Fisher
James
Sioux City
Plymouth County Farm Holiday Association
Mr. Fisher
Andrew Simonson
Plover
M. T. Blessing
LeMars
Laurens
Secret double wedding shocks Rolfe community
Miss Hilda Pouelsen and Mr. Lee Struthers wed in Waukeegan Illinois with Miss Lucile Cain and Vance Wiley, both Rolfe residents. Witnesses Frank Wiley and wife hosted a dinner, couple’s brief trip to A Century of Progress followed. Publicity sparked a search for a missing Lucile Cain seen in a Zion Illinois paper. it turned out to be a different person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Pouelsen
Lee Struthers
Rolfe
Lucile Cain
Clare
Vance Wiley
Waukeegan
Frank Wiley
Chicago
Miss Pouelsen
Miss Cain
Zion
Ill
Altho
Pring
Local Social News Highlights and Injuries
W R Jones is confined by a fall with a slight back injury this week. Mrs YA McCray arrived from Sterling TI Wednesday to visit Mrs H McCray and Mrs Guy E White. A lively crowd hosted a chairvar t party for Mr and Mrs Lee Struthers at Riches Cafe Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Jones
YA. McCray
Sterling
H. (. McCray
Guy E. White
Lee Struthers
Riches Cafe
Community Event Calendar for Late October and Early November
Local clubs and societies announce meetings from October 26 to November 13. Sorosis, Methodist Ladies Aid, Trinity Lutheran and Presbyterian groups план regular home or church gatherings. 4-H clubs, bridge and study groups schedule at member homes or public spaces with speakers and lessons. Public lectures and charity projects also listed for Rolfe area residents.
Rolfe Promotion Club Feeds Crowd in Comeback Meeting
The Rolfe Promotion Club revitalized attendance last Thursday at the Central States show room and Riches Cafe. Jimmy Sennett chaired. guests from Laurens included Dr. F M Minnich and Fred Taylor. The Bum Committee reported six fed in two weeks, and a Movie Fund balance of about $2500 was to be conserved. A nightwatch will be funded jointly with the city. a five member committee was named to plan financing and events ahead of Christmas. Discussion on water supply noted Laurens’ hard water and a proposed softener and iron remover. potential government grants were mentioned with an application deadline of Jan 1, 1934. Members urged early action. Armistice Day activities were set with business closures. Yelmer G Sime chairs Nov 2 and Leonard Smith on Nov 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Promotion Club
Central States
Riches Cafe
Jimmy Sennett
Laurens
F M. Minnich
Fred Taylor
Wanderers
T. D. Jones
G. G. Butler
Rolfe
C. W. Siefkin
J. H. Brinkman
J. C. Damborg
Bassett
J. GC. Damborg
John
Minnich
Damborg
Daily Press
Committee of Five
F. E. Grant
Rolfe High
Pocahontas High
Yelmer G. Sime
Leonard Smith
Central States Electric Company
Yrant
Hottentot
Manson Girl Weds Rolfe Man Louis F. Peterson
Theresa Miller daughter of Henry Miller wed Louis F. Peterson of Rolfe on October 5 at Rolfe. Rev A Tewell officiated with witnesses Mr and Mrs James Cornwell. The couple will reside in Rolfe and recently visited Chicago for A Century of Progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Miller
Henry Miller
Louis F. Peterson
Rolfe
A. Tewell
James Cornwell
Peterson
Manson
Pete
Rolfe Couple Melvin Shelgren and Hollas Koestler Wed
Rolfe residents Melvin Shelgren son of Mr and Mrs H Shelgren and Hollas Koestler daughter of Mr and Mrs John Koestler of Titonka wed secretly on August 2 and have since lived with Koestler family near Titonka before staying with Shelgrens in Rolfe Melvin is a husking corn worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Melvin Shelgren
H. Shelgren
Hollas Koestler
John Koestler
Titonka
Shelgren
Melvin i8 Hus
King ¢Orn
Pocahontas Rolfe Football Homecoming Tilt Ahead
Rolfe High School prepares for Friday Homecoming game against Pocahontas with key players injured. A big crowd is expected as community events honor the Class of 1892 and a school program follows the game in Pocahontas County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High School
Pocahontas
Rolfe
Indians
Twin Lakes
Kober
Rockwell City
Bill Brinkman
Pocahontas Boys
Lake City
Rolfe Boys
Pocahontas County
Marion
Gussie Wilcox
Grace McEwen
Ue High School
Toy Land Symphony
Big Farm Meeting at Emmetsburg Oct 27
A mass meeting is called for all body business men farmers bankers and laborers at Emmetsburg court house hall Friday evening October 27 at eight o clock. The note urges unity to prevent America from decline and calls attendees from surrounding towns. Three good speakers will attend including Congressman F C Gilchrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg Court House Hall
Emmetsburg
America
F. C. Gilchrist
Dissolution of Rolfe Presbyterian Pastoral Relation
Fort Dodge Presbytery documents dissolve the Rev C P Carlson pastorate at Rolfe Church. Rev Walter Rothwell of Plover to declare pulpit vacant and preside as Session Moderator. Congregation to meet Oct 29 1933 for worship and pulpit vacancy notice and election of a Pulpit Committee. Session to meet at 7:00 p m. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
W. Rothwell
Delightful Trip to Pilot Knob State Park in Iowa
A Sunday excursion by Bennie Bryson and Barney Brace explored Pilot Knob near Forest City Iowa. The journey described routes via Whittemore Algona Lakota Buffalo Center Thompson and Garner and noted Forest City home to Waldorf College and two costly hotel projects. Pilot Knob stands 1450 feet high with 380 acres of woods and Dead Man's Lake features myths about its water supply and lotus plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Brysons
Barney Braces
Iowa
Pilot Knob
Forest City
Plymouth
Whittemore
Algona
Ledyard
Lakota
Buffalo Center
Thompson
Garner
Country
Bryson
Waldorf College
Waldorf
Summit
Mason City
Albert Lea
Minn
Jack Frost
Dead Man’s Lake
Birthday Tea Celebrates Elderly Members With Hallowe en Theme
Seventy women of the Presbyterian Excelsior Society gathered for a Hallowe en tea hosted by the Second Birthday Group. The program featured papers on All Saints Day and Bible plants, music, and a fortune telling segment. Hostesses included Mrs. Boyce, Mrs. Siefkin, and others marking July August and September birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Excelsior Society
Mesdames Jas. Bruce
C. W. Siefkin
J. C. Hoard
J. T. Grant
C. E. Boyce
Hallowe’en
All Saints
Henry F. Olerich
A. W. Ives
R. B. Mather
J. R. McIntire
C. FE. Boyce
Opal Bagstad
Mildred Taylor
Annie
Grace McEwen
Frances McIntire
Marjorie Hansen
E. C. Heard
Lorraine Dawson
Margaret Pollock
L. W. Ives
Palmer
Water samples showcase Rolfe city supply versus Laurens water
The Rolfe Promotion Club requests citizens view four samples at Central States Electric showrooms. Three from Laurens, including unsoiled and post soften water, plus Rolfe mains water show better clarity though iron content. Public works financing could fund softening and purifying systems with government grants covering part of the cost.
Thrift Clothing Project to Aid ISU Students
About 400 men students at Iowa State College join light housekeeping to cut costs. The Thrift Clothing Project opens Thursday at 1 PM in Rolfe Public Library rooms with lessons led by Mrs. Maude Ives. Community women are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Rolfe Public Library
Maude Ives
R. S. Mather
Laurens
L. P. Peterson
George Taylor
James Cornwell
Leon Sinek
List of names appears in historic notice
A roster of individuals includes Applegate J T Grant Marion Bruce James Bruce J L Moore Jos Mckwen C L Gunderson H F Olerich Carl Sandvig G S Shriner L W Ives KK Hoard W R Jones B A Peterson J F Nelson George O Hauck and Misses Stella Krejer and Bertha Cordes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Applegate
J. T. Grant
Marion Bruce
James Bruce
J. L. Moore
Jos. Mckwen
C. L. Gunderson
H. F. Olerich
Carl Sandvig
G. S. Shriner
L. W. Ives
KK. C. Hoard
W. R. Jones
B. A. Peterson
J. F. Nelson
George O. Hauck
Stella Krejer
Bertha Cordes
Rolfe Gridders Clip Rockwell City 6 to 0 in Conference Game
Rolfe High's gridmen defeated Rockwell City 6 to 0 in Twin Lakes Conference action. The win followed a strong Rolfe backfield performance and solid line play after early injuries, with Lokerse scoring on a late drive and Brinkman contributing key rushing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High
Rockwell City
Twin Lakes
Rolfe
Rober
Richard
Russell
Lokerse
Brinkman
Hoard
Wiegert
Shelgren
Buel Lokerse
Bud Lokerse
Rickard
Calligan
Lekerse i
Lekerse
Oleriech
Stein
National music contest winners visit Rolf in program
A group of National High School Music Contest winners presented a varied program at the Methodist church in Rolf. Educated in public schools, the young artists from Cicero New York Longford Kansas Maywood Illinois and LeMars Iowa showcased ensemble and solo numbers and demonstrated use of primary instruments for children. Professor W B Parkinson of West Union College directed and urged parents to insist on persistent practice to build musical skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Chuch
W. B. Parkinson
West Union College
LeMars
Switzerland
Phil Young
Cicero
Altho
Donald Robinson
Maywood
Schubert Parkinson
Ruth Wedd
Longford
Kan
Parkinson
Havelock
Laurens, Plover
Pocahontas
Chicago World's Fair Driven by Free Ads and Tickets
A Chicago World's Fair preview notes aggressive newspaper free advertising funding and minimal complimentary ticketing as the event prepares for strong public interest. The piece hints at wide media support and strategic promotion to boost attendance.
Corn Hog Plan Details Emerge for Iowa Farmers
Iowa farmers prepare to participate in the federal corn hog program to restore parity purchasing power. Extension workers and county leaders will explain contracts, reduce hogs by 25 percent and corn by 20 percent for 1934, with benefit payments of five dollars per hog and 80 cents per bushel for rent on land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
R. K. Bliss
Iowa State College
United States Department of Agriculture
County Association
Bliss
Iowa homecoming draws Rolfe residents to Iowa City
Hundreds of alumni and friends from Rolfe joined thousands in Iowa City for the University of Iowa homecoming to celebrate a victory over Wisconsin and enjoy weekend festivities. Local former residents and students among the crowd, with plans for the upcoming Iowa State game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University of Iowa
Rolfe
Wisconsin
Iowa
Iowa State
Anna Bower
Dorothy
Bloomington
Ill
Virgil Hancher
F. M. Ritchey
Webb’s One Cent Sale At Webb’s Drug Store
Webb’s Drug Store announces a three day one cent sale featuring Rexall standard medicines and household essentials at 50 discount. The event runs next week Thursday through Saturday November 2 3 4 attracting shoppers seeking value in a challenging economy.
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Webb’s
Government and racketeer profit clash over clothing prices
A satirical lament warns that profiteering in women's wear could deplete supply. It contrasts government action with racketeers, noting the former may seem polite as it extracts funds through due process.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sorosis Club
Robt. G. Hunter
Circle No
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Trinity Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Mike Budd
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Garfield Go- Getter
Randall Melson
Bon Ton Bridge Club
Mary Wheeler
Robert Bruce
Methodist Woodchopping Bee
Lathrop
Excelsior Safety
Kensington
Presbyterian Church
Needle and Bread Club
Gertrude Peterson
Trinity Lutheran Missionary Society
J. O. Wangberg
Zelda Snyder
Rolfe Woman's Club
Wm. Matteson
American Home Department
Earl Ferguson
Nelton Hotel
Garfield Township
O. Hosier
Delta del
C. W. Siefin
A. L. D. Club
C. J. Gunderson
J. BR. Meclntire
C. J. White
American Legion Auxiliary
Ames Sennett
Owen Patterson
Man
Pocahontas-Rolfe
Birthday Group
Hallowe’en Entertainment
Rolf
Iowa City
Webb
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