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Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1946

Page

2

Miss Marie White Announces Upcoming Marriage

Miss Marie White hosted a September party announcing her forthcoming marriage to Joe E. Jones of El Dorado Arkansas now employed in Lansing Michigan. The gathering featured pink bags with yellow and gray cats revealing the couple’s names when opened.

Marie White Marie Jones Nellie Grant C. J. White Miss White California Joe E. Jones Hame el Dorado Ark Lansing Mich

Presbyterian Church service and meeting reminders

W F Schneck pastor conducts Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Choir practice follows. Women's Association meets Wednesday afternoon September 18 in the social room. Fort Dodge Presbytery meets at Armstrong September 17 for the fall session. Attend church next Sunday and every Sunday to support attendance.

Presbyterian Church W. F. Schneck Women’s Association Fort Dodge

Methodist Church Announces Fall Schedule and Baptismal Plans

Rev. Buckwalter leads a full program with choir practice Thursday evening at 7. Sunday school at 10 15 am, morning worship 11 15 am with the sermon Maintain the Spiritual Glow. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 pm. Baptism and reception for children and members next Sunday morning September 15. Annual conference in Magle Grove September 19.

THE Methodist Church C. R. Buckwalter Magle Grove

NAIN LUTHERAN CHURCH Schedules Fall Mission Meetings

Pastor Jimery L. Petersen presides as junior choir practices Thursday at 4 15 pm and senior choir rehearsals Tuesday at 4 pm. Confirmation class meets 2 30 pm Saturday at the parsonage. Sunday school and Bible class at 10 am. Morning worship at 11 am. Fall mission meetings September 19 to 22 feature guest speaker Pastor Fred Jacobsen of Graetlinger.

Nain

Trinity Lutheran church announces Sunday services and classes

J. O. Wangberg, pastor, will lead preaching at 10 am with Sunday school and Bible class this Sunday. Catechism class Saturday at 1 45 pm. Junior choir rehearsal at 3 pm. Eagle Grove Circuit choral union meets at the church Monday September 16 at 8 pm.

Trinity Lutheran J. O. Wangberg Eagle Grove Evangelical Lutheran Church

Busy Day at Bradgate High School Health Examinations

Tuesday brought 32 Bradgate high school students to offices of Dr. Clark and Dr. Hynds for physical and dental exams. Supt. Berrier led the group, with all work completed efficiently in the morning.

Dr. Clark Dr. Hynds Bradgate High School Supt. Berrier

Rolfe Students Head to Colleges Across States

The Rolfe community lists students heading to colleges and universities across Iowa and beyond. Iowa schools include Cornell College. Morningside College. Iowa State College. Drake University. Iowa University. Iowa State Teachers College. Buena Vista College. and Webster City Junior College with names such as Sally Webb Frances Chambers Vera De Vaul Joan Buckwalter Dale Hewlett Harry Murray Don Shimon Alvin Riches Phillips Brinkman Don Sinek John Wiegman Everett White Beverly De Wolf Beryl White Nan Peterson Jean Mather Wm. J. McIntire Sally Thompson Robert Thompson Jack Patterson Marilyn Ragan Joan Bixler Gwen Whitmer Shirley Fisher and Robert Riches. Out-of-state enrollments include Mary Isabelle Chambers at University of Colorado Boulder Janet Thompson at St Olaf College Mary Fuller at Chicago University Gerald Thompson at MIT Robert Obrecht at Columbia University Allan Lomen at New York University.

Rolfe Iowa Cornell College Mt. Vernon Sally Webb Morningside College Sioux City Frances Chambers Vera de- Vaul Joan Buckwalter Dale Hewlett Harry Murray Iowa State College Ames Don Shimon Alvin Riches Phillips Brinkman Don Sinek John Wiegman Everett White Beverly de- Wolf Beryl White Drake University Des Moines Nan Peterson Iowa University Iowa City Jean Mather Wm. J. McIntire Sally Robert Thompson Jack Patterson Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Marilyn Ragan Joan Carla Bixler Gwen Whitmer Shirley Fisher Buena Vista College Storm Lake Delmar Whitmer Webster City Robert Riches

Mrs Wax at Rochester for clinic care

Fay Wax took his wife to Rochester Minnesota last Friday for examination and observation. She remains under treatment at St. Mary’s hospital and will stay for two more weeks. Mail from home is welcomed at 7 150 St. Mary’s hospital. Their baby is with the Waller Lortz family and Sharon is at home.

Benny Lehnus Returns Home After Poliomyelitis Treatment

Wesley Lehnus drove to Sioux City Tuesday evening and on Wednesday returned with his wife and Benny who had stayed six weeks at St. Joseph's hospital under Sister Kenny treatment for polio. Benny is now active and mobile but needs continued care and attention.

Benny Lehnus Wesley Lehnus Sioux City Benny St. Joseph’s Hospital Kenny

Community reception for Des Moines Township teachers

A community reception for the teachers of Des Moines Township Consolidated school will be held Friday evening, September 13, at the school house. Everyone is welcome to attend.

D.M.T Des Moines Township Consolidated School

Judges Named For Easter Seals Slogan Contest in Des Moines

Des Moines announces three judges for a $500 Easter Seals slogan contest run by the Iowa Society for Crippled Children and the Disabled. W. S. Griffith of Ames, Bess Johnson of Des Moines, and James L. Kelehan of Des Moines will pick the winning slogan with top prizes of 25, 15, and 10 dollars.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa Society For Crippled Children and the Disabled Dorothy Phillips W. S. Griffith Ames Bess Johnson Smooze Opportunity School James L. Kelehan Iowa Tall Corn Radio Network

Postmasters Elect Leaders at Pocahontas Meeting

Simonson attended a county postmasters group gathering in Pocahontas on Tuesday evening with delegates from Albert City Laurens Palmer Jolley Plover Gilmore City Pocahontas and Rolfe. Wayne A Staten of Marathon was chosen president and Clyde M Maulsby of Plover named secretary treasurer as guests were hosted by Mrs. McCartan.

A. M. Simonson Pocahontas Albert City Laurens Palmer Jolley Plover Gilmore City Rolfe Wayne A. Staten Marathon Clyde M. Maulsby McCartan

New Students Get Aid at University Orientation Week

Introduction to life at the University of Iowa runs September 16 to 21 with 13 orientation events. Examinations are planned for September 17 to 19 mornings and afternoons. Activities include gym games, movies, a variety show, Town Union open house, and dancing. President Hancher and deans will be introduced September 17 and student leaders on September 19. Registration is September 20 afternoon and September 21 morning.

University of Iowa Town Union Virgil Hancher

Spontaneous Coal Fire at Red Oak High

A smoke only blaze broke out in a pile of coal at Red Oak High School last week and was tackled by workers who shoveled out a carload of coal. No injuries reported as flames were contained to the coal and smoke.

Y W Club Meets for Centennial Talk and Music

The Y W club met Monday evening in the Lounge with a business session followed by Mary Margaret Sinelli presenting on Iowa Centennial focusing on educational and religious aspects. Virginia DeVaul and Mary Lou Bixler performed two musical selections with Glen Peterson at the piano. A lunch was served by officers Hattie Lehnus Evelyn Kaiser Lucile Taylor and Jovee Fikenberry.

Y.W Mary Margaret Sinelli Iowa Virginia DeVaul Mary Lou Bixler Glen Peterson Hattie Lehnus Evelyn Kaiser Lucile Taylor Jovee Fikenberry

Education Offered By Marine Corps Institute Expands Offerings

A new Marine Corps Institute extends free education to Marines. It provides a complete high school program with graduation requirements and elective courses in advertising, psychology, economics, and business law. Additional information courses cover photography, criminal investigation, fingerprinting, security, and prison administration. Technical tracks include auto, aviation, diesel mechanics, drafting, electricity, radio, machine shop, building trades, air conditioning, refrigeration, plastics, and UHF radio.

Marine Corps Institute MCI Marine Corps

Younkers Tearoom Hosts Photo Exhibit at Des Moines

During the first two weeks in September the Younkers Tearoom in Des Moines displays 30 prize winning photographs from the Greater Iowa Graphic Contest sponsored by the Iowa Development Commission. Prints shown at the Iowa State Fair salon will be returned to contestants in early September with prize-winning works returned shortly after the Younkers Salon.

Younkers Tearoom Des Moines Greater Iowa Iowa Development Commission

Hawks Add Star Players as Iowa Prospects Train

Iowa football prospects progress in conditioning as additions including two major letter men from prior teams join the squad. Dr Eddie Anderson will direct workouts in person after an absence since August 24 due to an operation.

HAWKS University of Iowa Eddie Anderson

Waterloo Tops Sales Gains with 33 Percent Rise in 1946

Waterloo leads Iowa with a 33 percent gain in sales for the first seven months of 1946, ahead of Dubuque Cedar Rapids and Sioux City. Smaller communities show 21 to 4 percent increases per University of Iowa findings. Calhoun County farmer Clarence Welter reports a bean plant with 204 pods and questions others to beat it. The American Weekly features Win Brook’s tale about faith and earnings in the Chicago Sunday Herald American.

Waterloo Dubuque Cedar Rapids Stoxx City University of Iowa Bureau of Business Clarence Welter Calhoun County Win Brook American Weekly Chicago Sunday Herald-American

New Post Office Receives New Equipment

The local post office received a large portion of the new equipment last week with more expected soon. Postmaster Simonson says the new items will improve convenience for employees and the public once lock boxes arrive and installation is complete.

Simonson Rolfe

Thompson Bros Public Auction of Store Merchandise

Thompson Bros holds a public auction of merchandise left from their store on Saturday September 14. See the ad for particulars.

Thompson Bros

Card of Thanks from Mrs. Martha Lowery

Mrs. Martha Lowery expresses gratitude to friends for calls flowers letters and cards during her hospital stay. She notes sincere appreciation for all the kindnesses shown.

Jine Martha Lowery

Notices and bids for Pocahontas County land sale

Sealed bids for the Southeast Quarter of Section 38 Des Moines Township Pocahontas County Iowa are due by 2 PM September 21 1946. A 5 percent bank draft or certified check accompanies each bid. Bids opened at 2 PM September 21 at J H Brinkman’s office. bidders may raise bids and seller Zelda M Snyder reserves right to reject all bids.

Des Moines Pocahontas County Iowa Rolfe State Bank J. H. Brinkman

Fragmented humor column with disjointed quotes

A jittery, uneven clipping features stray jokes and aphorisms about church, parenting, and social quirks. It presents fractured lines on topics from Okinawa children to practical joking, with stray misspellings and garbled phrases throughout.

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Wiliam Fisher C. J. Morrison T. 8. Clark M. D. Anderson Towa N. J. Bixler O. B. Fuller, Jr Jens Thompson John Thompson Andrew Simonson Leon Harris Everly Wm. Thompson Swea City Einar Esperson Callender James Truelson West Bend Chris Hacker Lary Firkins Emmetsburg E. L. Firkins Rodman Kenneth Hammith Legion Auxiliary Carlson American Legion Auxiliary Harold Carlson J. E. Tutt George Weible B. H. Peters John Rickless W. L. McIntire Cliff Watts C. B. Chapman Dora Simonson Women’s Association of the Presbyterian Church Division 3 Earl Ives Trinity Aid Society Ted Severson Anna Ryen Ladies Aid Society Trinity Lutheran Church Miss Ryen Earl Young Meeting County P. M Eddie Aden Ason WELCO Joe Lehman Rolfe, Iowa St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital Marvin Zeman Duke McGirk Magnus Studer Mary Fuller Mason Eddie J. Aden Moy Departent of Agriculture Climax Ipor Sale Chic Chico Ae . T, Heller Chen. Mi AL Messinger Lacy Bivd Sioux Beckwith Margare DeVries J. H. Cejka Climax Mill Feed Co Havelock J. W. DeVaul Midwest Limestone CO Gilmore Cis Anna Pautz Vancouver Wash Neovo Laboratories Hunter’s Produce HeeHaw News Okinawa J. T. Grant & Son
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