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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1946
Page
2
The U S Department of Commerce Small Business Division releases a booklet Veterans and Small Business detailing postwar plans GI Bill and business startup guidance. Veterans may request the booklet by writing to the Small Business Division Washington DC.
Mrs Flossie DeVaul was omitted from the Des Moines Township Consolidated school teacher list and will teach English and science with Supt Norgaard teaching social science. Bob Riches received an honorable discharge from the navy at Great Lakes and will visit his parents before attending Webster City Junior College next year.
The Amvet Auxiliary held its regular meeting on August 29 at the Lounge led by President Frances Perigal. They planned a county meeting in Rolfe for September 19, adopted an orphan, and voted a $25 donation to the Des Moines Veterans Hospital for a Hammond organ at the U S Veterans Facility.
Tuesday evening prizes honored Mrs. M. D. Anderson for high auction score and Mrs. Bernice Hauck for second. In contract, Mrs. B. A. Peterson won high score with Mrs. M. R. Soth as runner up. Bingo went to Mrs. Marie Wiegman and a guest prize to Mrs. Beam. The K S K club met August 28 at Mrs. Mable Hendricks home due to illness at Merte Strong. Velma Strong gave a talk with Black Hills and Yellowstone photos, lunch followed.
W F Schneck pastor invites at 10 am Sunday school and 11 am morning worship. Choir practice Wednesday at 730 pm. Fort Dodge Presbytery gathers at Armstrong IA for its annual fall meeting September 17 18.
J O Wangberg pastor leads 11 am morning worship with theme Jesus the Eyeopener from John 9 24 88. 10 am Sunday school and Bible classes. 8 pm Luther League. Catechism class Saturday at 1 45 pm. Junior choir meets at 3 pm.
Emery Petersen leads junior choir practice at 4 15 p m in D M T. Sunday School teachers meet at 8 30 p m at Mr Ar thur Norgaard s home. Sunday worship at 11 a m and Sunday evening service at 8. Welfare Rally at Ljunghed Church Albert City with Pastor W I M Meier speaker. Choir practices Tuesday and Thursday. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at Mads Johansen s home.
The George family gathered Sunday for a reunion at Mr. and Mrs. Lyman George’s home. Attendees included all children and spouses from Newton Albert City Pocahontas Emmetsburg Havelock Laurens and others plus Norma Jean and Marjorie at home.
Last year liquefied petroleum gas sales for household use reached 540 million gallons, up 23 percent from 1944, reflecting growing indoor fuel demand.
The War Department notes hardship alone may not trigger release. military merit and officer recommendations govern. A 63 point service record could reach discharge eligibility at or near 70 points, with 60 required. Navy plans to assist during late pregnancy if current naval medical care continues. Fire fighting courses exist at several state-approved schools including Maryland and Northwestern. inquire directly. Mustering out pay applies if dependency discharge is honorable. No regulation allows a loan to join a union in open shop.
A public sale will be held at the James Jensen Estate six miles north and a half mile west of Rolfe on Monday September 9. Farm equipment spring pigs baled hay and miscellaneous items are listed in an advertisement on another page.
American Legion Auxiliary schedules a county meeting in Gilmore City on Tuesday September 10 at 2 p.m. 8th district president Mrs Ethel Berryhill will attend. All Auxiliary members urged to attend per Hattie Chapman Co Secretary.
Sept Gilbert DeBoer reports enrollment at Plover Consolidated school totaling 163 pupils on opening day. Of these 126 are in grades up through the eighth and 387 are in the high school.
Harold Carlson adjutant of the Rolfe American Legion is appointed sergeant at arms of the 8th district of the Iowa American Legion by George C Buckwalter district commander.
Veterans of Foreign Wars thank the public for patience during the delay before the Prede-Rolfe ball game Tuesday evening. Delay caused by BB gun shots disabling field lights. any information leading to the culprits is appreciated.
About 1 400 000 gallons of water taken from the Iowa river are treated daily by the University of Iowa water plant. Of the 77 samples collected in 1945 46 none registered unsatisfactory. The three swimming pools are maintained near drinking water standards and closely controlled by daily tests. Only three of 656 samples taken in 1945 46 were unsatisfactory.
The squirrel hunting season starts September 15 across the state with a daily bag limit of six and a possession limit of 12. An administrative order from the Conservation Commission narrows the legal shooting dates to September 15 through November 15 despite the statutory August 1 to October 15 window.
Freshmen and new students must report September 16 for the fall semester. Orientation and registration run the week before classes begin. The new year opens September 23 at 7:45 am with the pledge and induction ceremony.
A 1933 repeal note frames current limits as similar to past Prohibition. The piece argues ongoing oversupply and waste with red barn paint, linseed oil, and turpentine, despite broader changes. It reflects skepticism about regulation versus practical use.
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