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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1933
Page
2
A week of sorrow surrounds Plover as Jas S Pirie dies and is laid to rest. The Pocahontas County League tournament proceeds with a rebuilt Kittenball squad honoring him. Players, relatives, and friends gather in Rolfe and nearby towns for funerals and support.
Milton E Hess born January 31 1893 in Powhatan township Pocahontas County Iowa died August 28 1983 at his home age 40 years 6 months 27 days He was a farmer dairyman and community leader survived by wife Viola Bush and four children Luella Roger Charlotte and George He served as teacher and active in church and civic groups Funeral held at the Methodist church in Plover with large attendance Interment in Powhatan Cemetery Services and meals followed for relatives from many area communities
Rev. Walter Rothwell leads Sunday services with Sunday School at 10 15 a m and Morning Worship at 11 30 a m The Willing Workers meet in the social rooms Thursday with hostesses Mrs Ida B Forney and Mrs F B Dixon All are invited Dates to keep include the fourteenth District C E Convention in Rolfe Sept 23 24 Fort Dodge Presbytery fall meeting at Burt Sept 26 28 and Church and Sunday school Rally Day Sept 24
The Heathman and Pirie families express gratitude to friends who assisted during illness and at the funeral of Jas. L. Pirie. Special thanks for floral offerings are noted by A. G. Heathman, W. E. Pirie, and George L. Pirie families.
Merwindler and W John Pollock drove to Cedar Falls on business Tuesday.
P. J. Shaw describes a western trip visiting Victoria B C and Anacortes. He notes scenic Malahat Trail views, Mt Baker and Mt Rainier, coastal mills reopening, fish canneries at work, and a banquets for the Constitution’s officers in Similk Beach. He explains fish trap setup, costs, and daily haul of three and a half tons, with guards aboard.
Plover Methodist Church notes Rev. H. A. Reyman as pastor. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 11:00 a.m. Mid Week Services at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Morning sermon titled Essentials of Prayer. Fourth Quarterly Conference Saturday at 8:00 p.m. All urged to be present. Subscribe for The Arrow Now.
James Stuart Pirie born Stratford Ontario September 1 1855 died September 1 1933 at his daughter Mrs A G Heathmans home in Plover Iowa aged 78. Survived by daughter two brothers nine grandchildren seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral at Plover Methodist Church with Rev Walter Rothwell and Rev S T Grove officiating. Interment at Prairie Mound Cemetery Benton County beside his wife.
A reflection on self serving virtue with the claim that conscience is the greatest miracle and that God can work through it to justify any action. The speaker warns against manipulative appeals to morality and calls conscience a true, divine guide.
Rolfe local notes report a Friday afternoon game between Humboldt and Rolfe at Rolfe City Park on Sept 15. Wind damage hit O G Ryen B J Lehnus and Mads Johansen farms in Des Moines township after a strong Saturday night wind. Ramona Nelson, summer instructor at State Teachers College, returns home for a week then resumes Cedar Falls duties next week. Mrs Frank Kirkpatrick travels to Huntington W Va to visit son Clell and family, plans two week return.
Mrs Ruth Wester Brown begins a four lesson clothing project in Pocahontas County under the theme Bringing Wear able Clothes Up to Date. The program includes a dress clinic trimming garment accessories print dress and gilt suggestions with sessions at Laurens Public Library Fonda Public School Library Court House assembly room and Mrs H F Olerichs home from Sept 10 to Sept 14.
Laurens defeated Rolfe 9 to 6 to win the county kittyball tournament crown as Minnich, Mather, and Laurens starred with big hits and stellar defense. Showers pitched for Laurens in the finale, while Rolfe battled through adversity and a late rally. Officials were DuBois Mackie and McDonald.
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