Rolfe Public School Opens With 350 Pupil Attendance
The Rolfe school opened Monday with about 350 pupils, down roughly 20 from last year. Rural enrollment rose slightly, offset by families moving away and fewer town students returning. Activities began with football workouts, glee club planning an operetta for December, junior plays in consideration, and tryouts soon. Punctual attendance and strong prospects for the year are noted.
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Rolfe
Glee Club
Glee Clubs
Wilson
Crop storage on farms inadequate in Pocahontas County
County agent FE J. Sehmuecker warns most Pocahontas farms lack adequate storage. He notes disrepair of Iowa corn cribs hampers surplus handling. Blueprints from Iowa State extension aid building new cribs and bins. FHA loans up to 2500 dollars now available through banks and approved agencies.
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Pocahontas County
FE. J. Sehmuecker
Iowa
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Farm Bureau
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Building Loan Association
Miss Cook Spoke At Presbyterian Church
Miss Minnie Cook of Dixon New Mexico spoke at the Presbyterian church last Sunday morning. She gave a vivid word picture of life and conditions of Spanish speaking people in the southwest. She is the granddaughter of Dr Charles Cook a noted Presbyterian missionary among Indians and will attend the Presbyterian college of Christian education in Chicago next year on a National Board scholarship.
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Minnie Cook
Dixon
New Mexico
Presbyterian Church
Southwest
Miss Cook
Charles Cook
Schaller
Iowa
Dr. Sinning
National Board of the Church
Presbyterian College of Christian Education
Chicago
Blaze Damages House At Bradgate
Fire of unknown origin caused considerable damage at the George Jennings home near Bradgate late Thursday. Mrs. Jennings found the blaze in a closet off a bedroom and alerted neighbors. the fire was extinguished shortly after. Clothing in the closet burned and ceilings and walls were damaged with smoke throughout the house. The house was insured.
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George Jennings
Bradgate
Promotion club to mark sixth anniversary meeting
The sixth anniversary meeting of the Promotion club will be held this Thursday at noon in the Central States room. Morris Webb will serve as chairman and provide a summary of the past year’s activities. Don’t fail to attend.
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Promotion Club
Central States Room
Morris Webb
Katherine Kober Burned In Kitchen Kerosene Accident
Katherine Kober fifteen daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Kober living a mile south of town was burned about the face and arms when kerosene was poured on fuel in the kitchen stove. The burns are not serious. SON
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Katherine Kober
Jack Kober
Will Soon Pave Route North of West Bend
Grading for a nine mile stretch from West Bend to highway 18 along the Kossuth and Inlo Alto county line has begun. Paving is expected in September with officials hoping for late fall traffic opening.
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West Bend
Highway 18
Kossuth-lnlo Alto
Fort Dodge Beef Cattle Show Promises Large Fair
The Fort Dodge National Beef Cattle show runs September six to nine with a big midway grandstand acts and expanded exhibits. More than 200 head of prime Angus Hereford and Short horn cattle plus nearly 300 4 H livestock will be shown. A daily entertainment program includes a musical revue with Karl L Kings band. Children admitted free on opening Tuesday.
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Iowa
Fort Dodge
Karl L. King
Paul Snook Injured In Auto Accident
Paul Snook sustained severe scalp wounds when his travel truck collided with the Fred Peterson car from Chicago at an intersection three miles east and two miles south of town. Mrs Peterson and the smaller child were badly bruised. The Petersons, visiting the Carl Wilson home, had started home when the crash occurred about a mile later. Both vehicles were badly damaged.
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Paul Snook
Fred Peterson
Chicago
Daffy Luke Ends Up Inromantic Car Ad Warn
A June moon setting leads Lovelorn Luke to drive with one arm while trying to impress his girl. The National Safety Council urges drivers to keep both hands on the wheel eyes on the road and mind on arriving safely to avoid accidents.
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Luke
Heveine
Luther League Convention Inspires Rolfe Circuit
The three day Young People's Luther League session in Rolfe drew about 150 delegates and visitors with eleven pastors present. Rev D G Lee reelected president. Andrew Simonson retired treasurer. choir concert closes Sunday program.
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Young People’s Luther League
Magle Grove
Rolfe
Grayce Thompson
Luther League
I. Is. Ostroot
Clarion
Andrew Simonson
D. G. Lee
Paullina
Eugene Simonson
Bible Camp Board
Lee
Fort Dodge
Rembrandt
A. N. Roguess
Ames
Presbyterian Church
Choral Union
P. B. Hoveland
Hagle Grove
Genevieve Severtson
Eloise Osmund
Dorothy Midland
Eagle Grove
Osmund
C. N. Siverson
Badger
Berniece Lomen
Lomen
C. EF. Boyce
Rogness
Symes Family Moves Into Mother's Home
Mr and Mrs Kermit Symes moved into the home of his mother Mrs Etta Symes the last of the week adding another family line to the household dynamics in the community.
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Kermit Symes
Etta Symes
Cliff Dwellers Village at Clay County Fair
The Cliff-dwellers Hopi tribe will exhibit at Spencer's Clay County Fair September 12 to 17. They dance with live snakes and will erect a village by permission of the U S government commissioner of Indian affairs. National Geographic notes they are a primitive North American tribe unaltered by white customs.
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Clay County
Spencer
National Geographic Magazine
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
U. S
Kossuth County Fair Opens Monday With Busy Week Ahead
Preparations are complete as Kossuth County fair begins Monday September ath. Over 800 cattle including new dairy calves will be housed in expanded facilities. A grandstand show features acrobatics aerial acts and comedy. National championship races Tuesday harness events Wednesday and Thursday running races Friday daredevil program. Reynolds Wells & Shows headline midway with new rides and a world war battle display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Winkley Congress of Daredevils
Metz Construction Completes 73 Miles Of No 5 Paving
The Metz Construction Co finished about 73 miles of paving on No 5 near Ipane connecting with Buena Vista county paving last week. The new road is not yet open for use.
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Metz Construction Co
No. 5
Ipane
Buena Vista County
George Shors Discusses Industry With Forum
George Shors spoke at the Fellowship Forum at his home on Tuesday evening on the topic What Is Industry. He defined industry as organized movement from raw material to marketable form and noted American progress and living standards. A round-table followed with Mrs Shors hosting lunch and discussion. The next meeting will feature Dr Leserman as speaker in a couple of weeks.
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George Shors
Fellowship
Squirrel Season Opens September 15 with Six per Day
The squirrel season starts September 15 with a daily limit of six per person and a possession limit of twelve. Squirrels may not be sold and hunting licenses are required for all. guns may be used as allowed by law. Conservation officials note good supply and favorable conditions for all game. Mr and Mrs W B Taylor of Magon City visited relatives, with their son Billy returning home.
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W. 8. Taylor
Magon City
Fred Witt
Joseph Meisenbach
Billy
District Court Fall Term Opens in Pocahontas County
The Pocahontas County District Court fall term opened Tuesday with Judge James D O Deland of Storm Lake presiding. Thirty nine new civil cases have been filed since the last term. The grand jury was summoned to appear Wednesday and petit jurors were called for Tuesday September 6.
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Pocahontas County
James DO. Deland
Stormlake
Petit
New Automobile Lift Installed at Community Service Station
The Community Service station this week installed a new car lift. It is powered by electric motor mounted atop a steel post. A concrete floor was laid east of the station and the lift sits on this floor.
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Pan Elvetric Motor
Rolfe High School football opens fall practice for nine games
Rolfe High School begins practice with thirty players, including six returning lettermen. Team has captains James Taylor Forrest Putt Arnold Jansen and Jack George. Schedule lists Humboldt Scranton Manson Laurens Rockwell City Terris Gilmore City Glidden with home games vs Manson Laurens Rockwell City Verrib. Season tickets on sale for home games at five dollars.
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Rolfe Hieh School Foothill
Humboldt
Scranton
Manson
Laurens
Livermore
Rockwell City
Terris
Gilmore City
Glidden
Verrib
Sih
Pangborn Family Reunion Draws Descendants at Rolfe Park
A Pangborn family reunion for the heirs of J A Pangborn and wife of Scranton gathered at Rolfe city park on Sunday August 28. Attendees included Hildreth and Bridson families from Minnesota Iowa residents from Scranton Fort Dodge Fort Dodge area Lake Park and Spirit Lake among others. Some members were unable to attend. The event featured a picnic dinner after group greetings and stories of kinship.
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J. A. Panggsboen
Bayard
Rolfe City Park
S.C. Hildreth
Dean Hildreth
Edear Hildreth
Shirley
Bingham Lake
Minn
Arthur Hawkins
Tommy
Leon Hildreth
Ann
Windom
Guy Pangborn
Storm Lake
Gene Yeutter
Norman
Philip
Mametsburg
T. Jack
Jefferson
Ralph Grant
Churdan
Edward Bridson
Bernice Bridson
Terril
Victor Trube
Karlene
Joy
Lake Park
Carl Simkins
Clifford
Fort Dodge
Charles Hunter
Ruth
Mary Jane
Georges Hunter
Donald Hunter
Phyllis
Arlene
Lester Panghorn
Scranton
V. Kck. Roberts
Rolfe
Mesdames
S.C. Wildreth
S. Y P. Jack
Charles Hunterpind Guy
Tate Mir
J. A. Panehorn
Woote Capeloof Scranton
Ray Graf
Des Moines
Mroo
Wart Lubods
Spirit Lake
Lester Pineborn
Card of Thanks from St. Mareavet parish
St. Mareavet's parish thanks Rolfe and vicinity for cooperation and generous support during their annual carnival. Despite contending neighborhood attractions they netted the usual sum. Respectfully submitted Mrs. Fred Witt president Rosary artery Lloyd Cox president Men's Club Harold Calligan president Young People's Club
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St. Mareavet’s
Rolfe and Vicinity
Fred Witt
Rosary Artery
Lloyd Cox
Men’s Club
Harold Calligan
Young People’s Club
R E A Plant to Be Dedicated on Labor Day
A Labor Day dedication planned for the Rural Electric Association plant at Powahontas on September 6 includes an electrical exhibit, a concert by the Manson band and Timboldt marching band, speeches by Donald Kirkpatrick and John McCamody, plus open plant tours and county music acts at the court house grounds.
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Powahontas
Odo
Aleady Hase
Manson
Court House
Macahontas
PhD
Timboldt
Llumboldt Farm Bureau
F.C. Gilchrist
Pocahontas
Harvest Home Observance At M E Church
The Methodist church invites members and friends to a Harvest Home service next Sunday to give thanks for bountiful crops. Offerings of fruit vegetables grains and flowers will be brought to the church. offerings may be delivered Saturday for altar display. A Harvest Home supper with fried chicken is planned in the basement next Tuesday evening as advertised in the Arrow.
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Methodist Church
Adb
Ehtres
the Arrow
Jordan Dies From Burns After Work Accident
John Jordan died Monday at Lutheran hospital in Soart Dodee from severe burns suffered August 22 while working on a R. oR. AL Hine near fotfe. He is 29, married, lived at Nevala, and employed by Marshall Mleetrie Co. Body moved to Marshalltown for funeral services.
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John Jordan
Fotfe
Lutheran
Soart Dodee
Mr. Jordan
Nevala
Marshall Mleetrie Co
Marshalltown
Woman's Club to Open New Year With Reception Meeting
The Woman's Club will hold a Friday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Minnie Javsis home to welcome new members. The executive board oversees refreshments and a Japan talk by Mrs. Lee Butler. Members are urged to bring a new member to join.
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Choice Woman's Club
Minnie Javsis
Lee Butler
Japan
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Cliff Dwellers
Clay County Fair
Kossuth County
Fonda
District Court
Pangborn
Piper
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M. It
Jordan
Perbert Jones
Gober Cine Sundius
Hert’s
Grandmetter
Mars
Avidia
Creathy
Pnee
Ont Oat Sonte
Loten Hodges
Deeatur
Kansas Cie
Wathervien
Woman’s Club
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