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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1941
Page
1
The issue highlights the fifty year anniversary of the Grant firm in Rolfe with praise from local business leaders and friends in nearby towns, praising fair dealing, community ties, and personal reputation over city life. It contrasts small town integrity with urban anonymity and notes J. T. Grants’ lasting community impact.
Two double ceremonies mark celebrations in Pocahontas with Miss Gertrude Brokaw marrying Robert W. McCloy and Miss Maymie Sedlacek wed Raymond Garrels. Details cover attendants, education, and early post wedding plans.
Beekman-Carlson wedding unites Hazel Beekman daughter of Air and Mrs Jake Beekman near Pocahontas with Lester C Carlson son of Mrs Ida Carlson Pocahontas in a double wing ceremony at St. Peter's Lutheran church Wednesday August 27 at 1 00 officiated by Rev W J Lewinski Attendants were Mrs Jean Kleve Hardy sister of the groom and Elmer Beekman brother of the bride The reception followed at the Beekman home and the couple will reside on a farm south of Pocahontas
Miss Louise Flaherty daughter of Matt Flaherty and Marvin Bartosh of Pocahontas wed at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. G F Wesling officiating. The ceremony occurred Monday morning August 25 at eight o'clock.
German reports say weeks of war remain costly for German forces while Moscow and Leningrad stay largely intact. Newsmen compare Moscow’s defense favorably to London and note Russian industry has been underestimated. It may take a year for US plants to match Russia’s prewar tank output, as Russians earn global praise for checking Nazism.
Attendants at a Pocahontas wedding include Mr and Mrs Laurence Seifried. Several locals depart for business study in Des Moines including Duane Shimon and Miss Lavon Allen. Sailors Bob Calligan and Robert Ryan head to training as others visit relatives in Baltimore Tucson and Toledo. Vacation plans stretch to Denver Salt Lake City and Los Angeles with stops in Tama and Fort Dodge along the way.
The Tuesday and Wednesday bridge clubs hosted a 1 15 p m luncheon Tuesday at the Lindeman dining room honoring Mrs Roy Sagness and Mrs O B Cook of Sheldon formerly of Pocahontas A gift was presented to Mrs Harold George now in Des Moines The Bouma home hosted the contracted game with Mrs S L MelIntire and Mrs Bouma serving as club hostesses
A solemn high mass marked the Week's Mind for the late Father Hugh O'Brien former pastor of St. John's Gilmore City and St. Patrick's Lizard Iowa. The service at SS Peter and Paul's Pocatontas was led by Rev. William P. Hyland with Deacon Rev. James Shanahan and Sub-Deacon Rev. J A Tewell. Father O'Brien died August 17 after a brief illness. Relatives from Cleveland Ohio and Des Moines visited, and Ruth McIntire planned to return to Newark New Jersey after a Canadian vacation.
Funeral services for Leo Madsen aged 25 were conducted Thursday at the family home at 2:00 pm and at 1:30 pm at the Methodist church with Rev. A. C. Long officiating. Interment followed in Summit Cemetery. Madsen died Tuesday morning August 26 at his parents’ home after an illness. He was born February 19 1916 in Pocahontas County and lived there most of his life.
Bradgate News notes Mr. and Mrs. Gerald O Donnell and son Kenneth of Sutherland stayed several days at Ed O Donnell’s home. Mrs. A E Olson visited her sister Mrs Frank Carlton near Rolfe. Marylou Gehrt joined Mr and Mrs H M Benson of Adel for a westward auto trip to Yellowstone and Montana.
The Friendly Circle met at Mrs. Jack Niemier’s home with six members present and refreshments served. Guests included Mrs. P. F. Naeve. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Cupp moved to Clarion for work weeks ago. Velma Madsen returned to this area for school opening, staying with the Petersons. Lutheran Aid and choir hosted farewell honors for Mrs. Eli Cupp. Other neighbors visited Fort Dodge and Des Moines contacts, with various trips and visits noted among Kinseths, Knutsons, and Hoags. Families shared holiday and social events in the community.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service will meet Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church with Mrs. Will Bowen and Mrs. Milford Zeman as hostesses. This Youth Recognition meeting will include devotions led by Mrs. Roy Ellsworth and a lesson titled Proof Sheets of Power by Mrs. Ted Woodruff.
The obituary notes a California upbringing including a 1985 high school year. A leg infection led to ongoing illness restricting heavy work since then. He helped lightly at his father’s variety and grocery store, and was homebound since July. Survived by parents, sister Alta at home, and brothers Robert, Ray of Laurens, and Earl of Palmer.
Mell Holland and Mrs. Holland are in Wisconsin. Curtis Sorenson leaves Moorhead for Fort Dodge business college. Lanning siblings and cousins visit Des Moines and the State Fair. Family trips take place to the Bad Lands and Black Hills. Virginia Malcolm will teach in Meriden. neat travel and school postings accompany the week.
The Friday Night club gathered at the home of Mrs. Maude Tilton. Mrs. Albert Wemerson won the prize for most Chinese Checkers wins. Refreshments were served. Guest Mrs Rex McCreary of Perry joined the group. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Seaman and daughter Marrietta visited Van Meter where Marietta will teach first grade next year and they dined with Mgr. and Mrs. Carroll Kinseth in Jefferson.
Mr and Mrs M C Kinseth attended the funeral of Kinseths sister Mrs Nasby in Bede on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs R L Kinkead joined late week and reside at N E Higby residence. Kinkead to lead as high school principal and coach next year. Kathleen ODonnell traveled to Fort Dodge Monday to enroll in a business college course with her parents, Mr and Mrs Ed ODonnell. Mrs Herbert Johnson returned.
Friday visitors gathered at Tug to celebrate Mrs. Maude Jennings birthday. The event hosted by Mrs Rex McCreary and Mrs Lowell Jennings featured games and light refreshments as children shared gifts.
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