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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1931
Page
4
Numerous residents and relatives from Plover and nearby towns visited family homes across Iowa. Guests included Bert Butcher and Des Moines, W. Bryant in Mallard, and James Henderson in Pocahontas, with many freezer and farm chores noted and local society events like a basket weaving lesson and church circles reported.
A University of Missouri campus survey shows students representing twenty five religious faiths. A Centralia Washington farmer seeded 1000 acres in half a day using an airplane.
A Saturday Bargain Day in Plover drew a town crowd with advertised discounts and added deals. Lectures and demonstrations by local merchants highlighted egg grading by Vernon Martin and poultry care by W E Carson. The event also featured Wilbur Justice's Deep Rock service station opening, a Willing Workers’ Society snack service, and an evening lecture by Oscar Helmne on the Credit Corporation.
Presbyterian Sunday school teachers held a surprise birthday dinner for their superintendent Mrs. W. J. Johnson. They gathered at 6 30 at Plover Mercantile Co. and marched to her apartment singing the birthday song. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Johnson and several named local women.
The 185 grade students of the consolidated school presented The Cruise of the Trundle Bed Thursday evening under Myrtle Eggspuehler and grade teachers. Verna Dahlgren and other teachers guided each grade while Forest Landers portrayed Uncle Sam. The children's performance featured tableau costumes from U S soldiers to Dutch and Swiss scenes and a wedding tableau with Joyce Meredith and Glenn Allen Knapp.
Mrs. Randlett lectured in Pocahontas County last week via the Farm Bureau and County Agent Cc. R. Bowers. She spoke to the Willing Workers and to high school students, urged learning and service, praised patience with youth, and left audiences impressed by her engaging personality.
R N A meeting of the Royal Neighbors was held at the A L Roberts home last Wednesday. The annual gathering lets members spend the day with Mrs Roberts who is confined to her home. Each guest contributed to the dinner while quilting followed the business. Attendees report a very enjoyable day.
Mrs. W. J. Johnson sprained her ankle Friday evening when her heel caught on a church step and she fell on the outside stair after choir rehearsal at the Presbyterian church. The injury required medical attention the next day and she is able to limp and handle part of her usual duties.
Canada’s area equals about one third of the empire’s land surface. The vast dominion’s size underscores its prominence within the British realm and its enduring geographic stature among imperial territories.
Mrs. Severt Swanson fractured a wrist Monday after tripping over a brace that held a clothesline. She received on site fracture reduction from Dr. G A Everson, then had an X ray at Rolfe to confirm alignment. She is uncomfortable but not complaining and hopes for a speedy recovery.
Roy Forsythe and Miss Regina Dunn were married in West Bend on Tuesday morning. Mrs. Fred Forsythe of this place attended the wedding. Roy, a former Plover boy, has lived in West Bend for years where he runs a restaurant. Further particulars of the wedding have not reached us.
Mr and Mrs W J Smith celebrated their first wedding anniversary at home on Wednesday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs J H Bucher Mr and Mrs A M Hofert Mr and Mrs Henderson Mr and Mrs Wit Strong Mr and Mrs F A Pie and Mrs N H Shaver and daughter Miss Luella. They received new linoleum for the kitchen floor as a gift and the evening featured yellow and white decor with a bride and groom arch and a yellow white cake dessert.
The senior class saw enrollment shrink as students helped with corn harvest. Reports cover public speaking, economics topics, world history progress, home economics sewing projects, and science energy themes. Eighth graders study Evangeline and engage in spelling contests with younger grades. Real estate notes discuss farm land sales and market conditions.
Sunday services announced with morning worship and evening sermon on The Church Past and Present. Midweek junior and senior choir rehearsals and a Leadership Training School set for Ayrshire November 4 to 20. Epworth League topic Worship. Ilene Everson leads. pastor available for cane information. Men urged to keep Tuesday November 12 open.
Plover Presbyterian Church led by Pastor Rev. Walter Rothwell lists Sunday services at 5 pm and 7:45 pm Bible study Tuesday and choir rehearsal Friday. A men’s retreat at Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake is set for November 9 and 10 with meals and lodging under $2.00, and starting November 1 services move to 7:45 pm.
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