Rolfe.public library bond and electric plant proposals
Two issues face Rolfe voters in a special election on Friday September 28. A 45 percent PWA grant would back a proposed 90 000 municipal electric plant and a new public library annex replacing the current unsuitable quarters. If the bond is approved voters would back the library project. an alternate plan suggests financing via plant earnings under current law, potentially no bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
Aga
Rolfe
PWA
Gundersons Return From Extended Dakotas Trip
Mr and Mrs L Gunderson returned home Thursday after a two week tour through the Dakotas and Montana joined by Mrs Gundersons brother and their son and grandson from Pipe Lake Minn They visited Imarck Great Falls Yellowstone Park Lead Mitchell and Orange City They toured a refinery in Great Falls viewed power plants along the Missouri River saw wildlife in Yellowstone and rode a new highway to Beartooth Mountain The party traveled about 8500 miles visiting Beartooth Beartooth Beartooth Mountain noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Gunderson
Dakotas
Hackett Music Studio Opens in Fort Dodge
Hackett Music studio to open September 6 offering piano and voice lessons for children and advanced students. Ruth Anderson and Haying will teach, with experience in ensembles and recital work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Music
Hackett Music Studio
Fort Dodge
wAllcy Hackett
Ruth Anderson
Mia
Hackett
Stant
Haying
Arte
Accident Near Sioux City Involving MMT Men
An accident Monday near Neon Cry injured a man identified as Al Breirho1tz while traveling to Sioux. Ben and Horace Hh were reportedly involved. details remain unclear as authorities investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Breirholz
Ben
Horace Hh
Des Moines Wedding Ties Local Families Across States
Mr and Mrs J T Grant and Miss Nellie Grant attended the Des Moines wedding of Miss Catherine Watts to W J Tompkins of Milwaukee Wis. The couple plans Milwaukee home. The Grants later stopped in Ames where Nellie joined the group bound for Los Angeles to resume teaching duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
J.T. Grant
Nellie Grant
Catherine Watts
Harry T. Watts
W. J. Tompkins
Milwaukee
Wis
J.T
Grants
Ames
Nellie
Los Angeles
Maybelle Ryen Honored at Shower
Miss Maybelle Ryen was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Otto Christensen Thursday evening. About 50 ladies attended as Mesdames Earl Chambers Julius Hansen Byron Locke Pete Peterson and Frank Short with Miss Mary Short assisted. She is a bride of the near future and received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maybelle Ryen
Otto Christensen
Mesdames
Earl Chambers
Julius Hansen
Byron Locke
Pete Peterson
Frank Short
Mary Short
Stars Gather for Clay County Fair Racing Clash
Regal field of national and regional drivers heads to Spencer for seven IRCA events at the Clay County Fair on September 17 and 18. Gus Schrader and Emory Collins face hungry newcomers as racing giants battle for national titles under IRCA sanction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Clay County Fair
Spencer Oval
J. H. Peterson
Towa
Gus Schrader
Emory Collins
International Motor Contest Association
Racing Corporation of America
Chicago
John A. Sloan
Sloan
Schrader
Collins
Mallard Paving Bids Open Sept 18 for Main Street
Palo Alto County Auditor Martin Thompson announced that bids will be opened in Ames on September 18 for paving Mallard main street. The project runs from the vicinity of Highway 17 at the town’s east edge westward through Mallard for about .835 of a mile.
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Ames
Mallard
Palo Alto
Martin Thompson
Rolfe High Meets Humboldt in Season Opener Friday
Rolfe high school football travels to Humboldt Friday night for the season opener set for eight o'clock. Both teams are coming off good practice and fans can expect an engaging debut for this year's eleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Humboldt
Rain Spoils R E A Picnic Dedication
Heavy rain forced indoor events at the REA plant dedication in Pocahontas on Labor Day. Rolfe residents attended while Pocahontas prepared for a large gathering. A dedication edition of the Record-Democrat was published last week with support from local businessmen.
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REA
Pocahontas Labor Day
Rolfe
Pocahontas
Record-Democrat
Service Glub Heard Resume of Year s Work
At a regular meeting last Thursday members of the Promotion club heard Morris Webb give a summary of the club s activities during the past year the sixth since organization. Webb outlined paving dedication cooperation with Central States illuminated signs near Rolfe highway intersections traffic sign improvements Christmas treats for children goodwill baskets library building hard surfacing No 44 Bradgate road and other efforts. New members and visitors were welcomed and minutes program was dropped due to time.
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Morris Webb
Morris
Central States
Rolfe
Bradgate Road
Young People Pursue Higher Education Across Multiple Colleges
A group of 12 youths left for Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls with names including Allan Lomen Estelyn Roberts and Mary Vor Ives. Other local affiliates enroll at Ames Al Rudolfson Lorraine Shimon Doris Vaughn and more across Drake Morningside Waldorf and Luther Seminary. Some will study in Chicago Los Angeles and Des Moines at various programs including voice culture and theology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Allan Lomen
Estelyn Roberts
Mary Vor Ives
Donald Nelson
Divonna Vaughn
Franklin Short
Helen Christensen
Marie Hosier
Helen Kennedy
Donald Green
Agnes Simonson
Gwendolyn Nelson
Rolfe
Ames
al Rudolfson
Lorraine Shimon
Doris Vaughn
Norton Ives
Dean Gunderson
Janice
Ministers to Meet at Pocahontas County
The Pocahontas County Ministerial Ass'n will gather at Pocahontas in the Presbyterian church next Monday September 12. A forum on evangelism is on the docket with Rev. G S Handy Gilmore City presenting Personal Visitation and Personal Work, Rev. W Rothwell Plover on Evangelistic Preaching, Rev. H O Ward Laurens on Evangelistic Music, Rev. H A Sinning Rolfe on The Follow Up, Rev. J S Schroeder Gilmore City on instruction classes, and Rev. J C Wangberg on Catechism Classes. The session starts at 2 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
Presbyterian Church
G. S. Handy
Gilmore City
W. Rothwell
Plover
H. O. Ward
Laurens
H. A. Sinning
Rolfe
J. S. Schroeder
J. C. Wangberg
Birthday dinner honors George Onnen at home
A Tuesday evening dinner at the George Onnen home celebrated George’s birthday. Guests included the Onnen family from Rockwell City and Rolfe, Mrs. Casper Grant, the Rothensteins from Chicago, and others. A large birthday cake was brought from a Chicago bakery by William Rothenstein. Mildred Haffler visited Des Moines, and Burdette Graeber left for New York City after a Boone trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onnen
Mildred Haffler
Des Moines
Margaret
Virginia White
A. V. Graeber
Burdette
Boone
New York City
Drake Plans Double Football Opener with Two Opponents
Drake University prepares for fall semester with freshman orientation starting September 16 and registration September 19 20 21. The season opens Friday September 23 with a double header featuring Drake versus Central College Pella and Monmouth College Monmouth Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DRAKE
Drake University
Central College of
Pella
Monmouth College of Monmouth
Ill
Heavy rains soak northwest Iowa this week
Rains swept across most of northwest Iowa starting Sunday night and continuing intermittently through Monday and Tuesday. Several inches of rain fell, replenishing cisterns and softening fields, aiding fall plowing while delaying corn maturity. Temperatures rose Tuesday afternoon and evening before a cooler, overcast Wednesday.
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Iowa
Marion Bruce to Run for Pocahontas County Auditor
Marion Bruce lifelong Pocahontas resident and former Rolfe Arrow editor has entered the race for county auditor on the Democratic ticket. The Pocahontas county convention on July 2 nominated him unanimously. Bruce has served in the state legislature, ran the Rolfe Arrow from 1910 to 1911, and was postmaster at Rolfe for several years. An advertisement announcing his candidacy appears in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Bruce
Arrow
Pocahontas County
Marion
Pocahontas
Bruce
Barney
Rolfe Arrow
Rolfe
Lawrence J Turley Weds Dorothy Yeager in Candlelight Service
Miss Dorothy Yeager of Agency Iowa married Lawrence J Turley son of H J Turley of Rolfe Iowa at a candlelight ceremony Sept 4 1938 at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Rolfe. Yeager formerly taught in Bradgate and Oskaloosa schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Yeager
John Yeager
Agency
Iowa
Lawrence J. Turley
H. J. Turley
Rolfe
Amy Turley
Raymond Yeager
Rev. Reed
Yeager
Brandensburg
Amy
Marvin
W. H. Turley
Bradgate
Miss Yeager
Bradgate School
Oskaloosa
Law_rence
Social Security Wage Credits Displayed for 1937 Workers
Des Moines office manager Buel A. Williamson announces workers can request a statement to learn 1937 wage credits underpinning their old age insurance. Crediting of 1937 wages to each employee’s social security account is now completed.
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S. S
Social Security ‘Board
Buel A. Williamson
Des. Moines
Stop Look Listen Be Safe At Train Crossings
A cautious public service piece warns drivers to slow down and stop before railroad crossings. It emphasizes the locomotive’s power and urges motorists to stop look and listen, taking moments to ensure safe passage across tracks.
Woman's Club Opens New Season at Minnie Jarvis Home
The Woman's club began its year with a Friday meeting at Mrs. Minnie Jarvis’s home. President Mrs. F L MacVey led the business portion, with programs by Mrs. Will Howland and department chairmen. Mrs. N J Bixler performed a piano solo and Mrs. Lee Butler spoke on Japan. Eldon Obrecht played bass viol solos with Janice Wiegman at piano. Light refreshments followed. Mrs. J O Hosier assisted in hosting and Mrs. J W Hosier and J C’s parents visited Rolfe relatives. the elder couple reside in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Jarvis
F. L. MacVey
Will Howland
N. J. Bixler
Lee Butler
Japan
Eldon Obrecht
Janice Wiegman
Onnen Family Reunion Held at Geo C Onnen Home
A reunion for the Onnen family gathered at Geo C Onnen’s home Sunday of last week honoring Mr and Mrs William Onnen and their Raymond Minnesota visitors. Attendees included Herman Elmer Arthur John Onnen and Kate Onnen from Rockwell City Rolfe and others from Illinois. Illinois guests William Rothenstein Louise Rothenstein and Mrs Clarence Hertz joined for a weeklong visit. Rothenstein works in a Chicago bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Onnen
George
Casper Grant
Pearl
Hattie Lehnus
Kate Onnen
Rolfe
Elmer Onnen
Herman Onnen
John Onnen
Rockwell City
William Rothenstein
Louise
Chicago
Clarence Hertz
Kankakee
Onnen
Geo. C
Illinois
Rothenstein
Regulations on Decoys and Shooting Gear for Migratory Birds
Federal rules ban baiting and live decoys for migratory game birds and prohibit shotguns larger than ten gauge. Artificial decoys are allowed with no limit on quantity, and live decoys are illegal at any distance. The three shell limit for repeating shot remains in effect and the season mirrors prior years.
Horses Fall to Sleeping Sickness Across County
Sleeping sickness again strikes horses in the region with several near Rolfe losing livestock. A state survey released Wednesday reports up to 1000 cases in certain counties and mortality as high as 25 percent.
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Rolfe
Rolfe Teachers Headed to Many Schools in Shifting Plans
About 88 Rolfe residents left this week or will depart soon to teach in town and out of state schools. The list includes Clara Smith Spencer Blythe Day West Des Moines Nellie Grant Los Angeles Ruth Webb Council Bluffs Cora Pollock Swea City Mildred King Phoenix Frances Vaughn Clear Lake Mary Pollock Douglas Nelle Ratcliff San Bernardino Elvina Peterson Ottumwa Sadie Peterson Sutherland Nellie Peterson Hawarden Mary Short Mason City Harriet Damberg Council Bluffs Charles Shelgren Stu art Robert Pollock Wyoming Gyla Shriner Crystal Lake Evelyn Sen nett Pocahontas Gordon Siefkin Southwestern university Memphis Arthur Sinning Epworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Clara Smith
Spencer
Blythe Day
West Des Moines
Bernice Lomen
Holstein
Nellie Grant
Los Angeles
Ruth Webb
Christian Home
Council Bluffs
Cora Belle Pollock
Swea City
Mildred King
Phoenix
Ariz
Clara Dawson
Everly
Ruth Dawson
Havelock
Virginia Vaughn
Ivyl Grant
Sibley
Frances Vaughn
Clear Lake
Mary Pollock
Douglas
Wyo
Louise Vaughn
McGregor
Lois Jessie Brinkman
Morningside College
Sioux City
Annette Green
West Bend
Martha Wangberg
Irene
S. D
Gladys Howe
Shenandoah
Marie Rudolfson
Emmetsburg
Nelle Ratcliff
San Bernardino
Calif
Elvina Peterson
Ottumwa
Sadie Peterson
Ottosen
Florence Peterson
Sutherland
Nellie Peterson
Hawarden
Mary Short
Mason City
Hattie Lehnus
Pomeroy
Harriet Damberg
Charles
S. J.) Shelgren
Stuart
Robert Pollock
Wyoming
Gyla Shriner
Crystal Lake
Evelyn Sennett
Pocahontas
Gordon Siefkin
Southwestern University
Memphis
Tollefsrude Family Reunion Reported in Rolfe
A Tollefsrude family reunion was held Sunday September 4 at the Rolfe home established in 1893 by C H Tollefsrude now home to the A R and Shirley Thornton families. About 60 attended with a potluck dinner on the lawn and an afternoon of visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Tollefsrude
Rolfe
C. H. Tollefsrude
A. R
Shirley Thornton
A. R. Thornton
San Diego
Calif
M. O. Monson
South Wayne
Wis
Rosie Christeson
Northfield
Minn
Eldon Christeson
St. Peter
Charlotte Thornton
Cedar Rapids
Orin Byre
Dorcas
Paul
Miriam and Kenneth
Goldfield
John Peterson
Curtis Peterson
Hollis Peterson
Rembrandt
Robert Terry
West View
Ted Monkelien
Connie
Luther
Basil
Sebert Monkelien
A. E. Monkelien
Raymond
Ardyce
Lyla Rose
Eugene Cordahl
James
Beata Monkelien
August Olmquist
Nelvin
Fonda
Andrew Peterson
Bessie
Byron
Barbara
H. L. Peterson
Pocahontas
Ray Isackson
Judith Ann
Joyce
Pocahontas Man Pleads Guilty To Theft Of Electricity
Robert Cundiff of Pocahontas pleaded guilty in district court to three counts of larceny of electricity. He received 90 days in county jail, 30 days for each charge. This marked Iowa's first such conviction. Attorneys for both defense and state are named, with Judge James Deland presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cundiff
Pocahontas
Iowa
Cundiff
Phelan
Fort Dodge
Carr
Webster City
Carmichael
Franz VanAlstine
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Saan
Clay County
Lawrence Turley
National Safety Council
Woman’s Club
J. O. Hosier
Marie
J. W. Hosier
J. C
Onnens
Tollefsrude
James Deland
Storm Lake
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