Rolfe Cruises to 33-0 Football Victory Over Gilmore
Rolfe dominated the game on Friday night scoring 33 points to nil against Gilmore. Rolfe’s offense produced two first quarter TDs and three more in the second, with standout passes and runs powering the victory as Gilmore failed to score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ltimore
Rolfe
Nore City
Ofield
Nore
Considey
Gilmore
Gilmore Boys
Wman
Enores
Bence
Smith
Hier Gilmore
Bixhere
Cox
Cornwell
Aakman
Ameed
Fromre Cornwell
Good Interfer
Offi
Gilmorp
Smalls
Chapman
Fog
Ranwer
Wyoming Desert to Blossom on 1300 Acre Irrigation Trial
Brett C. Spangler, brother of Mrs. Y Williams, accelerates a desert irrigation project near Gillette Wyoming. He adapted spring irrigation on his 1300 acre ranch to grow potatoes beans alfalfa and cover crops. Spangler expects to expand from 10 acres to more next spring as drought ends and green fields emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont
Gillette
Wyo
Brett C. Spangler
Y Williams
Wyoming
Medical Meeting at Pocahontas County Home
Iverson hosted a Pocahontas County medical society gathering at his home last holiday evening. Miss Erna Matthias of Moran spoke on school lunch programs affecting county children. A light supper was served by Mrs. Ever-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale Iverson
Pocahontas County
Erna
Matthias
Tse
Ever
Elberts Named Iowa WAC Recruiting County Chairman
Lewis J. Elberts of Pocahontas was appointed county chairman for the Iowa WAC recruiting drive announced by Governor Hickenlooper. Iowa’s county quota and the campaign run through December 7 were outlined, with 70 000 national WACs target and a plan to match Iowa casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lewis J. Elberts
Pocahontas
Iowa
Burke B. Hickenlooper
Pearl Harbor
Towa
United States
Rolfe Pioneer Dies From Paralytic Stroke
Frank L. MacVey, 77, long time Rolfe resident and Pocahontas county historian, died Tuesday at 11 AM from a paralytic stroke suffered Friday afternoon on Mainz street near Watts barber shop. He spent 10 years in the South and lived near Rose, worked in farming, and contributed to The Arrow on local history. Funeral arrangements tentatively set for Sunday at Mellatti funeral home and Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. MacVey
Rolfe
Mainz Street
Watts
Virginia
Tennessee
Louisiana
Rose
Pocahontas County
The
Arrow
Old Settlers
Pocahontas
Mellatiy
Methodist Church
Guadalcanal Hero Returns for Hospital Treatment
Richard G. Henderson, a U S Marine artilleryman who served on Guadalcanal from August to December 1942, is visiting relatives in town while en route from Oakland to Great Lakes naval hospitals. He earned the Silver Star for rescuing a injured lineman under fire and wears the Presidential Citation and Purple Heart among other decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Richard G. Henderson
Pho M le
Henderson
Guadalcanal
First Marine
Oakland Naval Hospital
Great Lakes Naval Hospital
Great Lakes
Pocahontas County Offers Immunization Week Details
Pocahontas Medical Society resumes free smallpox and diphtheria immunizations last year and this November restricts to in office visits. Hours 3 to 6 PM Mon through Sat November 8 to 15. Reduced charges four diphtheria two shots 1.75 and smallpox with repeat if needed plus a 1.00 shock test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County Medical Society
State Department of Health
Pocahontas Medical Society
Fafe
Trina A. Matthias
Pocahontas Public Health
Des Moines Township Home Project Tea Set for Oct 28
Mrs. George Lehnus announces the Des Moines township Home Project tea for Thursday October 28 at 2 PM at Mrs. George Struthers home. A discussion on Bringing Up Children in Wartime will be included and rural ladies will be invited to join the Parm Family Living In Wartime extension program led by Mrs. Helen S. Sage and township leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lehnus
Des Moines
George Struthers
Parm
Helen S. Sage
Sale of Household Goods Notices in Vedic Griffith Estate
A public sale of fee household goods belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Vedic Griffith will be conducted Saturday at the former Rolfe Cafe. The notice lists articles for sale and names parties involved, including Perrin and Sobkoweal, with details about the home sale context and scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vedic Griffith
Rolfe Cafe
Perrin
Lhve
Woolens Sought for Kenney Packs Aid
Pocahontas County public health nurse urges donations of woolen pieces for Sister Kenney hot packs aiding infantile paralysis victims. Materials 8 by 2 inches or larger needed. send to Pocahontas county nurse’s office in Des Moines arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Pocahontas
Lrna
A. Matthias
Pocahontas County
High School Hosts Annual Homecoming Crowning
Nan Peterson and Gerald Cornwell were crowned homecoming queen and king during the high school festivities on Main Street last Friday. The parade was led by the football squad, including two furloughed former players, Tech. Set. Keith Wickard and Junior Webb. A circle formation formed for a program announced by master of ceremonies Robert Riches, followed by a group song and pep led by Cleo Vansen, Joan Schmidt, and Gwen Whitmer in maroon slacks and gold sweaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Peterson
Gerald Cornwell
Tech
Keith Wickard
U.S. Army
Junior Webb
Navy
Robert Riches
Kathryn Warner
M. W. Webb
Aflocation
John Cassiday
Cleo Vansen
Joan Schmidt
Gwen Whitmer
Pocahontas County Nurses Association Meeting Planned
The Pocahontas County Nurses Association will meet on October 29 at the home of Mrs. Luther Thompson in Rolfe. Miss Matthias, county nurse, will report on the Ken ey treatment. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Schneck
H. F. Olerich
J. O. Hosier
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County Nurses Association
Luther Thompson
Rolfe
Matthias
Kenney
Webb's One Cent Sale Ad Promotes Semiannual Event
Webb's Drug Store runs a large ad on page 2 for the semi annual One Cent Sale. Quantities are limited due to shortages, so patrons are urged to buy early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Lorraine Shim on Marries Don Sherk in Des Moines Chapel
Lorraine Alyce Shimon daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Shimon Rolfe Iowa married Don R Sherk Coast Guard Des Moines son of Mr and Mrs Paul Sherk in a 4 pm Sunday double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church Des Moines Rev 14 J Plummer officiated 60 relatives attended The couple will reside in Savannah Georgia where Mr Sherk is stationed
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First Methodist Church
Des Moines
Alyce Lorraine Shimon
Victor J. Shimon
Rolfe
Don R. Sherk
U. S. Coast Guard
Paul B. Sherk
14. J. Plummer
Soamers
Lois Yost
Lohengrin
Mendelssohn
Evelyn Carlson
Waterloo
Coast Guard
Don F. Shimon
Gerald Sherk
Harald Sherk
Jeanne Schultz
Chicago
Jean Poleson
Indianola
Arlene Sherk
Phyllis Striebe
Dorothy Dodge
Rolfe High School
Iowa State College
American Institute of Business
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau Votes On Roll Back and Tax Policy
The Pocahontas County Farm Bureau survey shows 78.5 percent oppose a food price roll back and 89.1 percent favor parity income. Most farmers support continuing a 50 percent reduction in state income tax and believe post war planning should start now. President B W Lathrop announced the results reflecting county and state policy direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Pocahontas Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Lathrop
Iowa
Thei
No Fuel No Air Age Says Chemistry Professor
Professor George Glockler of the University of Iowa urges that without fuel the air age cannot arrive. He notes new oil fields may be found but long term reliance will shift to shale deposits and synthetic fuels from coal hydrogenation to power American aviation and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Glockler
University of Iowa
Ration Board Members Ask Public to Contact Panels Only
Pocahontas county ration board members report frequent in person visits at their workplaces. They urge discussing matters only with panel members listed for Gasoline and Tires, Price, and Fuels and Commodities, naming chairmen and local towns for each group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Carl 5S. S. Barth
Havelock
Lloyd Long
Fonda
C. A. Carlson
Laurens
Theo
McCartan
M. R. Soth
Rolfe
T. A. Nixon
A. C. Carmichael
D. A. Mitchell
Pocahontas
Uel O11
Steves and Commodities
Rodney Hudson
Induct 12 Men Into the Service
Pocahontas county men were inducted into aviation cadet training for active duty within seven to 21 days. Herbert W. Burmeister of Fonda Donald F. Shimon of Rolfe Alvin J. Riches of Rolfe Herbert M. Welander of Pomeroy LeRoy Fr. Miller of Rolfe Donald M. Shaffer of Pocahontas Joseph H. Shively of Laurens Loren H. Thompson of Rolfe Don Raymond Thompson of Town Falls Frank O. VanElooser of Fonda John Meeks Peterson of Laurens Harris L. Habben of Manson are named for Army Navy and Marines assignments with varying reporting timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Herbert W. Burmeister
Fonda
Donald F. Shimon
Rolfe
Alvin J. Riches
Herbert M. Welander
Pomeroy
Army
LeRoy Fr. Miller
Donald M. Shaffer
Pocahontas
Navy
Joseph H. Shively
Laurens
Loren H. Thompson
Don Raymond Thompson
Town Falls
Frank O. VanElooser
Marines
John Meeks Peterson
Harris L. Habben
Manson
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LE Gilmore
Azen
Peisel
Cornwell Salversonerts
Belgren
Heli
Smuthers
Walcott
Peterson
Kohl
Nkman
Davis
Wyoming Desert
Elberts
WAC
Richard Henderson
U. S. Marine Corps
Marine Corps
South Pacific
D.M.T
Mr. and
Lyn
Ani
Manmetsburs
Terrin’s
High School
Lorraine Shimon
Sunday
Savannah, Ga
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