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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1952
Page
3
Mrs. Elting DuBois died in Birmingham Michigan after a goiter operation at 36. The note lists surviving relatives and local connections. The column records numerous social visits, church society meetings, school contracts, football travel, baptisms and family dinners across Plover and nearby towns, with many named individuals and households.
Curt Moody spent the past week with his aunt Mrs. Ben Prochaska while his mother Mrs. Florian Moody Kingsley remained in Rochester.
Eugene M Rasmussen pastor leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship meets Sunday 7:30 p.m. at Darlene Ferguson's home with Helen Pirie leading and Donald Forsythe guiding discussion. Refreshments by Karen Horsman and Darlene Ferguson. W S C S Circles meet this afternoon Mary Martha Naomi and Dorcas with listed hosts and assistants.
Plover Presbyterian Church announces Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 with Pastor Gardner L. Winn planning to resign effective November 15 and move to Marengo. Members are urged to return building fund pledges to Henry Webbink or Lloyd Dunn. A nominating committee elected last Sunday includes James Jones Elwood Garrick Charles Lehnus Mrs Louis Wilson and Janice Burgardt.
The Sroufe family expresses heartfelt thanks for the thoughtful deeds cards and visits during their recent bereavement. They note the kindness will be long remembered and extend appreciation from Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sroufe and family Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Sroufe and family Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stolfe and Elting Du Bois.
The Iowa State Department of Health suggests smaller portions for preschoolers age four and under and offering finger foods to boost vitamins. Let children help themselves, cut foods into bite sized pieces, use low bowls, and allow choice to reduce food fads and temper flare ups.
Iowa State College farm economist Gordon Bivens says dairy farming may gain versus other livestock as incomes stay high and whole milk marketing expands returns. He notes rising milk demand, record-like 1958 milk sales, higher nonfat product use, and possible 1953 output equal to or above current levels.
Iowa farmers face tougher rat control as temporary corn storage structures rise. Extension expert Harold Gunderson notes these setups shelter rats and access corn through winter, risking losses unless proactive steps are taken. Clean up around buildings, remove clutter, and install permanent bait stations with dry warfarin bait, checking stations regularly for effectiveness.
JL Robinson warns seed salesmen pushy schemes target farmers seeking an oat cure. Travelers offer "something new" varieties not always adapted, with premium prices and buyback traps. Iowa stations endorse certified Iowa seeds and caution shipments from outside Iowa. Buy fertilizer now to ensure fall stock and prevent spring shortages.
Walter Pierson of near Corley was recently reunited with his sister Mrs Eva Ellison of Springfield Missouri after 50 years. They were separated as youngsters following their mother’s death. At Belle Plaine Mr and Mrs W L Allen celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. He is 86 she will soon be 85.
The Garfield Gleaners met at Mary Jean Collins home with fifteen members and two leaders present. Nineteen members total this year. Officers elected include Janet Shelgren president Carolyn Ives vice president Virgene Thorson secretary treasurer Charlotte Applegate reporter Mary Le Nelson photographer Jane Behrendsen librarian Sally Ives music chairman and Jean Robinson Karen Seward recreation chairs. Planning for the new club year and roll call chosen. Mary Le Nelson chaired Time and Place committee Carolyn Ives Rules committee Virgene Thorson Topic and Plans committee. Lunch was served by Mary Jean and her mother.
Richard Bortell is recovering after a rifle bullet hit his neck during a rat shooting incident at the city dump. Darrell Leaming slipped and fired while grabbing the rifle. Stephen Foster is noted as a northerner despite songs about the south.
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