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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1935
Page
4
Des Moines meeting causes no school Thursday and Friday while faculty depart Thursday afternoon and return weekend. The brief notes student activities, honors, spelling contest results, Halloween plans, and a navy film shown at the high school.
Plover and surrounding communities report visits and social events. Business caller J. H. Bucher in Relfe. Lathrops from Relfe visited Plover, and Brasher and Pollock family ties noted. Many entries cover relatives in Farnhamville, Gilmore City, Albert City, Des Moines, Mason City, and Des Moines connections. Community birthdays, school notes, and concerts also documented.
A drugstore blurb claims Adlerika relieves constipation by removing poisons from both bowels in one dose. It asserts improved sleep and reduced nervousness as effects, attributed to C. M. Webb, Druggist.
Experiments at Iowa State College during Cattle Peachers Day show linseed oilmeal superior to tankage for fattening steers. Wet rendered tankage performed better than dry rendered, and meat meal proved less efficient. Culbertson notes tankage as a satisfactory supplement in limited amounts.
A wry remark questions the value of the press in Congress and the danger of silencing discourse. It imagines a future where no reporters cover the Capitol and the Record stops publication, leaving the public uninformed about legislative debate.
The Plover School notes grade by grade achievements and activities. Second graders listed include Jack Pringle and Carol MeKim among others. Several grades report perfect spelling scores and attendance notes. The eighth grade forms a Library and News Club to collect trades news and improve reading.
A family reunion at the C F Kauffman home in Rolfe and Emmetsburg honored three birthday anniversaries. J F Kauffman, Orlan Brownlee and C F Kaufman were celebrated with a Sunday gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Jl FL Kaufman, Mr and Mrs Orlan Brownlee, and Mr and Mrs H C Kaufman DL A. The event coincided with J F Kauffman’s birth date.
Local notice invites residents to share news about themselves and families to ensure accurate reporting. The editors encourage tips by telephone mail or in person and remind readers they are paid by the column.
Mr and Mrs R J Houck drove to Glidden on Tuesday to see Mrs Houcks sister Mrs Lou Markley They returned home the same day Mrs Bert Roseland has been released from the hospital in Ft Dodge and is visiting with her family in Eagle Grove She will return to Plover in a few days
A social evening in honor of Rev. and Mrs. J. C. McNulty was held in the parlor of the M. E. church. A large crowd attended to meet the new minister, enjoy a program and lunch, and present useful gifts.
Mr and Mrs Buchanan celebrate one year in business with a party at their store on Saturday Nov 2 from 2 50 to 3 00 pm and 7 80 to 9 80 pm coffee will be served to all comers patrons urged to stop by the Ploser community welcome the Buchanans express gratitude for support over the past year and hope to serve the area for years ahead.
A new study club organized by officers and members met at the Pollock home to approve a constitution and by laws. The group, named Learn-a- Lat Chat, plans to study Iowa history with lessons on Plover and Pocahontas County. Women willing to join and pay 50 cents annual dues are welcome. next meeting is at the Hefert home on Monday November 7 at 2:30 p.m.
A musical concert by young women at the school on Saturday evening drew a large audience. Miss Kelley on violin, Miss Thom as pianist, and Miss Dulsrud as voice instructor performed as a trio and received warm appreciation. Those who attended enjoyed a fine program. others missed a memorable event.
Heathman family reunion held at the home of Mr and Mrs A Gy man Sunday with most children present except Kermit Lighter of Baker Montana and George Heathman of Iowa Falls plus Alan Teathisin and others. Clarence Heathman’s family and Roser Phase LaVon answered roll call and reported all members present for a noon dinner.
Sunday services listed for Plover Methodist Church include Sunday School Morning Worship Epworth League and Evening Service. The first District Conference was held at Klemme in October. The official board meets Thursday at eight. A quarterly conference is planned for Tuesday and a religious education coaching conference for Sunday school leads at Emmetsburg on November 7.
Morning Worship and Sunday School held as scheduled. Bible Study Class meets Tuesday at 8:00 pm. Willing Workers meet Thursday at 2:30 pm with Mrs Henderson and others hosting. Devotions led by Mrs Rothwell. Bible Study on November 5 focuses on Thessalonians 3: ... Public invited. Older Boys and Girls Club planned for Rolfe on November 3.
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