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Newspaper

Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1941

Page

3

Jamboree at Havelock Friday with six teams

The north central six man football jamboree will be held Friday at Havelock on the lighted field. Havelock is paired with Graettinger while other matchups include Bode Fonda and St. Mary's or Emmetsburg Bradgate. Each team plays a 15 minute quarter with coaches officiating. A flag raising ceremony will introduce coaches and squads.

Havelock Graettinger Bode Fonda St. Mary's Emmetsburg Bradgate

Guest Day Attendees at Plover Methodist Church

Ladies from here attended guest day at the Plover Methodist church on Thursday afternoon. Named attendees include Mrs. Mary Boysen Mrs. J C Barth Mrs. Wini frel Mason Mrs Curt Cole Mrs Jess DeVaul Mrs Eldo Heathman Mrs Will Boysen Mrs Charles Hilger Mrs John Whitman Mrs Will Smith Mrs Adrian Logan Mrs Marie Joliffee and Thelma. Eugene Waters of Vern Dale Minnesota visited with his brothers Geo and Vern after leaving Lohrville to see his bedridden sister Mrs Jack Haynes.

Plover Methodist Church Mary Boysen J. C. Barth Winifrel Mason Curt Cole Jess DeVaul Eldo Heathman Will Boysen Charles Hilger John Whitman Will Smith Adrian Logan Marie Joliffee Thelma Eugene Waters Vern Dale Minnesota Geo Vern Lohrville Jack Haynes

Legion Auxiliary Holds September Meeting at President’s Home

The American Legion auxiliary met Monday evening at Mrs. Carl Barth’s home with 15 members and one guest Mrs. Charles Mann. Lunch followed, served by Mrs. Barth and Mrs. Frank Ralle.

New Teacher Elected Miss Woodworth of Lakota

Miss Woodworth from Lakota has been elected to a teaching post. The report notes her selection follows a district vote and cites the new assignment as a milestone for local education.

Miss Woodworth Lakota

Local School Posts New Teacher in Place of Resigning Staff

First grade and kindergarten teaching position filled at the local school replacing Margaret Hakeman of Sutherland who resigned to join Sibley schools. Community notes report Dr. and Mrs. W. B. McTaggart returning from Columbus Nebraska and several local families moving, visiting, or planning events including a firemen’s ball fundraiser on September 22 to buy new equipment.

Margaret Hakeman Sutherland Sibley

Hailstorm Hits Picnic Party and Nearby Dolliver Area

A Sunday picnic near Tur itle Lake ended with a severe storm as wind hail and rain struck the Dolliver vicinity. Hail over six inches deep damaged non steel auto tops while several locals, including Gruver families and Pearl Mick, joined by Isaac Gruver and Bruce Casney, witnessed the event.

G. A. Gruver Henry Gruver Ben Eby Ray Gruver Pearl Mick Turitle Lake Isaac Gruver Gerald Bruce Casney Welcome Minnesota Dolliver

Havelock Methodist Church Morning Worship and notices

The Womans Society of Christian Service meets in the church parlors Friday afternoon with Mrs. Pearl Cole presenting the lesson. Serving committee includes Mrs. Howard Gibson Mrs. Mason and Elizabeth Whitman. Donations of fruit vegetables jellies and jams for Sioux City hospital urged. Two Sundays remain before the Estherville conference on Sept 23. Sunday School attendance reached 97 last week. John Drake Wolcott pastor.

Havelock Methodist Church Womans’s Society of Christian Service Pearl Cole Messdames Howard Gibson Mason Elizabeth Whitman Sioux City Estherville John Drake Wolcott

Defense Savings Bonds Drive and Community Investment

Citizens urged to buy Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps to support the nation. Civic and fraternal groups may invest organization funds in Series F and G bonds. The ad promotes adding Defense Savings Bonds to portfolios and serving the country while conserving earnings. Also notes local ad column for buying and selling.

America Defense

Pocahontas opens 42nd school year with renovations

J R Grant begins his 14th year as superintendent of the public schools in Pocahontas while Sacred Heart school reopens after summer renovations. Principal changes include Rosemary Black at the high school, and new athletic staff for Sacred Heart. Local family moves to Odebolt for work.

Pocahontas Sacred Heart Alfred Anderson G. F. Wess Jing Mary Miralda J. R. Grant

Mrs Eich Hosts Friday Contract Club

The Friday contract club met Thursday evening at Mrs. W. J. Eich’s home. Guests included Mrs. Clarence Groff Mrs. M. H. Hammes Mrs. T. M. Shimon and Mrs. E. H. Melcher. Mrs. Frank Kopriva won the club prize for high score. Mrs. Hammes earned the guest prize and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Bich.

Eich W. J. Eich Clarence Groff M. H. Hammes T. M. Shimon E. H. Melcher Frank Kopriva Hammes Bich

Golden Hour Club Hosts 500 Games and Birthday Event

Mrs O C Johnson hosted the Golden Hour club on Thursday with 500 games. Ranhart Johnson won high score and draw prizes, Consolation went to Mrs C J Albrecht, traveling prize to Mrs Will Arends. Guests included Mrs Reiter, Cordahl, Larson, Johnson, Arends. A luncheon followed. Rose Forey of Northwestern Bell was honored with a birthday party and town supper before a theater outing.

Golden Hour Club O. C. Johnson Ranhart Johnson Johnson C. J. Albrecht Will Arends Robert Reiter Eugene Cordahl Chester Larson Arends Rose Forey Northwestern Bell Telephone Office

Delta Dek Bridge Club Hosts Gilmore City Meeting

The Delta Dek bridge club traveled to Gilmore City last Wednesday afternoon to meet at the home of new member Mrs. Wilmer Neel. High score prize went to Mrs. Marion Steen with second high to Mrs. Don Gibson of Havelock. Refreshments were served by hostess Mrs. John Dillemuth, another new member.

Kenneth Emory Havelock George Jeffries Rolfe W. B. Dale Paul Collins Rock Rapids Vincent Keerles Delta Dek Gilmore Delta Dek Bridge Club Gilmore City Wilmer Neel Marion Steen Don Gibson John Dillemuth

Lat in America theme and births highlight town notes

Offcers entertain at a seven o clock dinner as the Phoenix club explores Latin America with a paper by Miss Naomi Gunderson. Social evening follows. New babies born to DeLoss and Irene Drobney and to John and Mrs Herman Pocahontas. Local clubs met with hostesses hosting social gatherings.

Phoenix Club Lindeman Latin America Josephine Posakony Naomi Gunderson Rolfe Erma Zelle Pattee Iva Sykes W. E. Gower

Bridge Winners at Club Prize Event

Guests included Mrs. R. E. Harrison Miss Mary Gilchrist and Mrs. Ed mund Carmody Three tables of contract bridge were in play with Mrs. Bill Linnan winning the club prize for high score.

R. E. Harrison Mary Gilchrist Edmund Carmody Bill Linnan

Friendly Eight Club hosts and birthday celebrations reported

Mrs Frank Schroeder hosted a Friendly Eight Club gathering with non members Mrs A J Shaw Mrs George Shors Mrs D C Hood and Miss Florence Schools giving high score and draw prizes. Mrs Robby Steinhilber was surprised for her birthday with a Lindeman Cafe brunch gifts.

Friendly Eight Club Frank Schroeder A. J. Shaw George Shors D. C. Hood Florence C. E. Calligan Joseph Schoofs Robby Steinhilber Lindeman Cafe Steinhilber W. E. Gower and Son Walter Eugene Ottawa Darold Johnson Pocahontas Johnson Johnnie Peters Marilyn Mary Peters Roll Walter Johnson Terry Peters Kenneth Shimon T. M. Shimon

Cradle Roll Party At Methodist Church

The Cradle Roll of the Methodist church hosted a party in the church parlors on Thursday afternoon last week. Sixty guests including babies mothers and grandmothers attended. Eleven babies were added to the Cradle Roll with Mrs Walter Johnson and Mrs W W Harris directing the event. The Golden Hour club surprised the Mart family with a 21st wedding anniversary gathering at the P J Mart home Sunday night and high score cards went to Mrs C C Johnson and C J Albrecht.

The Methodist Church Walter Johnson W. W. Harris Golden Hour Club P. J. Mart C. C. Johnson C. J. Albrecht

Navy courtmen practice basketball on shipboard

Navy sailors engage in basketball on shipboard alongside ball football baseball bowling tennis and boxing as pre organized intra fleet activities. Awards are presented to championship teams and players after events.

Ranigh U. S. Navy U.S.S. Wright

Bradgate News and Birthday Notes

Bradgate marks his 74th birthday and family greetings include Ted Woodruff’s cattle trip to Waterloo. Families in Ames visit Laura Dayton as Mr. and Mrs. Leo Fuller and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dayton with Billy spend Sunday there. Lumber trivia notes the vast US cut in 135 years would form a cube about one mile per side.

Ted Woodruff Waterloo Leo, Fuller Earl Dayton Billy T Ames Laura Dayton United States

Big Hearted Mother's Bequest To Daughters

Oklahoma City widow Mrs. L. P. Oldham bequeathed to her two daughters her sunny disposition her sense of fairness and her beautiful neck. The heirs also received four thousand dollars in real estate.

L. P. Oldham Oklahoma City

Ecce Homo Phrase Mentioned With Gift Presentation

The Latin phrase ecce homo meaning behold the man appears in explanation of Pilate’s presentation of Christ. The text notes Mr and Mrs Mart received a gift and refreshments were served at a related event.

Pilate Christ

Local notices from Plover and Fort Dodge area

Relatives of Norma Sue Chinn visit in Plover while newborn Raymond Misyd is named at Lotag hospital Fort Dodge. Mrs Fred Chinn returns home with her dog. Leonard Seam travels to Colorado for health reasons with Mrs Seaman helping at home. Mr and Mrs Olsen and others plan trips to Lincoln Nebraska. Several residents attend church services and illness noted. War news reaches relatives about Higby family relocating to Phoenix Route 6. Dayton family returns home from Lutheran hospital.

Martin Jensen Spencer Speer Stanley Colee John Hacker Fort Dodge Donald Cornwell Palo Alto Hospital Emmetsburg Judith Arlene G.A. Gruver Pearl Mick Sonny Huseby Lavina Eby Pearl Edna Messenger Mount Vernon Iowa A. BR. Gaskill Rollie Dunn Lutheran Hospital Francis Eno Bancroft F. I. Eno CCC Norma Sue Fred Chinn Anita Kad Dayton Lotag Hospital Fort Dodge Satuny Raymond Misyd Ted Woodruff Leonard Seam Colorado Seaman A. E. Olsen Frank Carlton Rolfe Lincoln Nebraska Jacob Hynds J. Folgers Han Ed. Zeman Annalee N. E. Higbys Phoenix Arizona Kenneth Dayton and Sons

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North Central Conference Carol Johnson Walford Johnson Des Moines Ft. Dodge Dunn Delbert Moore Albert City C. L. Cornwell A. H. Bachman State Center DeVaul Doll Wright Dale Shimon Harold Shimon Veterans’ Hospital Manson Mayme Daugherty Palmer Elmer Albaugh Mallard Albaugh J. O. Bomgren Jake Wagner Storm Lake Wagner Farm Lloyd W. B. McTaggart Thomas McTaggart Columbus Frank Berger Maggie Berger Kaniskee Clara] Keerles Will Nowack Dan J. Wenek Sioux Rapids Rena Husehy Betty Sonny West Bend Jimmy Anderson Karen Charles Haustwirth Rocky Island Mary Coleen Johnson Lutheran Church G. A H. D. Grover Mable Hallmark Wolcott's Eldon Buck Geraldine Glenwood Ridotto Ballroom Charles Reed Bomgren Laurens Albert Oleson Gail Markley Esther Bass Sacred Heart School Myr Arthur Zadoukal Kathryn Ann Odebolt Zadoukal Consumers’ Wholesale DeLoss Drobney A. J. Drobney Wesley Hronek Drobney Irene Hronek James Francis John Herman Mary Servatius Briay Cliff College Sisters of St. Francis Joseph Schools Aloha Club Ted Johns Gilleland George Stokdale O-Kay NAVY Bradgate News Central States Electric Company
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