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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1934
Page
5
Rolfe high school plans a Friday night football event inviting farmers and the surrounding trade area. Advertising offers 40 cents for a family, 20 cents for others, 3 tickets for the price, aiming to draw rural attendees and boost community interest in open field football among local neighbors and friends.
Report describes Peterson's team during a wet event with horses breaking lines and a trainer aiming to back a position. The incident led to serious injuries to several horses and the rider, with the scene at a nearby four fence where the race started.
Editors from Town and southern Minnesota joined about a dozen press guests at the Spencer Clay County fair. Marion Bruce and a party including S Vance and Louis Elbert were treated to comps for fair grandstands and parking, with speeches by KE White and touring chatter about the event and local advertising.
Local groups announce meetings and socials including the Goerfield Bureau gathering at Aronan Christensen’s home on September 25 with Meram in charge. the Matrons host September events at Gearpe Cy Hauck’s home. American Legion events on September 29 with Mrs. Merle and Mrs. Ivy A Perigal listed as organizers. various hosting duties noted for community clubs and youth groups.
Community readers speculate about a Rolfe hospital with local doctors and a Sickles style facility. A Sioux Rapids example shows how a small residence converted to care for patients grew through nursing, staff, and regional demand to serve accidents, maternity, and general health needs.
Poevahentas community represented in the district apple demonstration at Clay County fair by Cloverleaf 4-HElit team Catherine Phomen and Lorena Thoerehlern. They demonstrated baking apples and presented a play on food preservation methods titled Turning Back Vie in this Flight.
Miss Elizabeth Peterson at Lews State College notes fall trends with wide skirts or pencil silhouettes and high waists. Furs and braids accent the hems while soft necklines return in knits. Fabrics include sheer wools, rayon challis, velvets, and alpaca blends, with deep reds greens and browns and black predominating. Local social notices follow.
Rolfe independent school district plans refunding of its outstanding bonds and warrants. Original debt $75,000 reduced to about $40,000. Old bonds paid 4 1/2 to 5 percent. new bid offers 2 1/2 percent with 850 premium. Hearing set for Oct. 5. aim to cut debt faster with lower rate.
The Rolfe Promotion club held its fourth anniversary meeting at Central Svetes display room with Methodist ladies in charge of the feed. M.W. Webb chaired as the group reflected on a year of activity and noted the club’s longevity, while Morris West presided earlier in the year. The club reported progress, approved past minutes, and heard treasurer and committee notes. Officers for the coming term were nominated, with Mrs. Geotee bvey chosen chair and Bb. Bowen slated for October.
Sept 22 Des Moines secretary of vericulture Thury A Williace will address a wide radio program from Washington DC. Sept 25 at 9 00 pm CT Wallace speaks over Columbia Broadcasting System with WRNY Des Moines WOC Davenport and KSCR Sioux City carrying his address. Daniel J Robin labor division chair broadcasts from Des Moines network stations KSFO Des Moines WWI Cedar Rapids Waterloo and KOLL Council Bluffs.
A family gathering organized Sunday at City Park brought together many families from Morris Donnelly Linn Grove Ot t u m Pleasantville Mallard and Alb. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Thomas Clark Mrs Robert Walker Mr and Mrs Orville Perkins Mrs Chris Olson and more. They shared potluck dishes and spent the afternoon playing ball on the diamond before departing.
A resident, Miss Cora Ling, fell on stairs at her Coralind home while carrying a dish, cutting her right hand badly and sustaining a head bruise. Mrs Karl Richer and Aletta Grant transported her to Fort Dodge for medical attention. she remained under care and did not return home.
A compiled summary of Rolfe softball results from June to September detailing wins, losses, and ties. The record shows a season with many high scoring games against clubs such as Rutland Manson Emmetsburg Fonda Alta Plover and Bradgate, plus strong margins in several shutouts. The team finishes with a .610 winning percentage after 26 wins 10 losses and one tie.
A massachusetts letter claiming government payments to farmers for not raising hogs is labeled false. The piece cites Senator Dickinson’s unverified anecdote, asserts no such checks exist, and defends Iowa farmers while urging readers to distrust urban rumor and voting choices.
Rolfe State Bank starts construction on a new one story bank building. Workmen began digging the basement last Saturday after months of contractor delays. The structure will be 22578 feet high with top notch fixtures and furnishings to rival any in the state, purchased at bargain prices. BelforK may have a modern bank building ready before snow flies.
Mary Seaman, Rolfe’s oldest resident, will celebrate her 74th birthday this Thursday. Neighbors recall a long life in Rolfe Iowa including decades of home life, family ties, and 23 grandchildren with more than 40 great grandchildren.
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