Promotion Club meeting highlights Community Teachers event
The Promotion Club met for a luncheon and business session with Forrest E. Grant noted as gunman. Morris Webb presented a travelogue about Itasca State Park and a visit to Hibbing Minnesota's $4 000 000 school building. Softball, bank progress, paving plans, and a parent teacher reception for Rolfe Des Moines Township schools were discussed. Webb to chair next meeting with Marion Bruce presiding.
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Forrest E. Grant
Morris Webb
Webb
Itasca State Park
Minnesota
Morris
Hibbing
Minn
James Sennett
W. D. Hauck
Engineer Root
State Highway Commission
Amw
Marion Bruce
Reception for Rolfe area teachers hosted by Promotion Club
The Promotion Club under whose auspices a reception for Rolfe, Des Moines Township, and nearby rural school teachers is held at the Rolfe school tonight at eight. Patrons and friends are invited to attend to welcome new teachers and recognize those well known in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Des Moines
Richard Hosier to Lose Eye at University Hospital
Mr and Mrs J O Hosier took their son Richard to University Hospital Iowa City for removal of one eye after a prior accident left it useless. The 18yearold injured eye worsened this summer and will be removed after he recovers from a cold. He and his mother stay with Milo Ives in Oxford for a few days.
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J. O. Hosier
Richard
Iowa City
University Hospital
Ichard
Milo Ives
Oxford
Mr. Hosier
Hosiers
Marengo
KE. L. Hollis
Miss Mildred Heald Enjoys Bradgate High Work
Miss Mildred Heald, a Bradgate high school teacher, spent the weekend with family and reports she likes her work at Bradgate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Heald
Bradgate
September community club meetings and events listed
A long list of upcoming local meetings and social events from September dates. Sorosis Club, Woman's Missionary Society, Pollyanna Club, Luther League, D. M. T. Boys' Club, Rebekahs, P. E. D., Trinit Lutheran Ladies Aid, Presbyterian Kensington, Promotion Club, American Study Club, A. L. D. C, Tuesday Club, Busy Birth Club, and Farm Bureau are scheduled with host families and locations including Mrs A Brinkman and Miss Nannie Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Club
A. Brinkman
Woman’s Misery Society
M. I. Church
Nannie
Zelda Snyder
Pollyanna Club
Martin Eistensen
Luther League
Trinity Lutheran Church
Richard Hovland
D. M. T. Boys
Nels Trueb
Rebekahs
Tngertant Bollens
A. A. Brinkman
Telley Wednes
Trinit Lutheran Lures Aid Society
Richa Ee
Rolfe State Bank Inches Toward Charter
Establishment of a new bank progresses with articles of incorporation published in The Arrow. Rolfe State Bank will be led by A E Peterson C E Kindwall C L Gunderson E P Lomen with G G Butler on the board. Directors Morris Webb L R Davidson Butler and Peterson appeared in Des Moines to obtain the charter as the bank awaits the banking superintendent’s sanction. Location to be announced once the charter is granted.
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Rolfe State Bank
The
Arrow
A. E. Peterson
Albert City
C. E. Kindwall
C. L. Gunderson
Rolfe
E. P. Lomen
Marathon
G. G. Butler
Morris Webb
L. R. Davidson
Des Moines
Lizard Lake Dance Hall Destroyed by Fire
A Sunday night blaze consumed the dance hall at Lizard Lake Resort on the lake's east shore. The hall, unused for some time, lacks a determined cause. Property owner is R. M. Stamper with taxation by F. R. Eggspuehler. sale option held by two Poca hontas youths. Tickets worth 300 000 had been sold for a raffle scheduled for Friday. The building, once profitable, had not paid since the depression. Some insurance was in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizard Lake Resort
Lizard Lake
R. M. Stamper
F. R. Eggspuehler
Pocahontas
Thousand Blatts Imported From Wyoming Feeder Lambs Arrive
Saturday evening three carloads of feeder lambs arrived in Rolfe from Powder River Wyoming. The double-decked cars carried about 1000 sheep, none dead, though emaciated and underfed. They were unloaded and fed previously and will soon recover under contract feeding by Id and James Wilcox, John Lawman, and George Schoenberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Powder River
Wyoming
James Wilcox
John Lawman
George Schoenberger
Rolfe Woman's Club Holds First Meeting of Year
Rolfe Woman's Club opened its year with a gathering at Mrs. Ellen Butler’s home. Mrs. W. P. Wheeler presented the lead paper on Old Age Pensions highlighting the Townsend plan. Miss Mary Pollock, Miss Jean Pollock and Miss Helen Brinkman offered a skit and solos. President Mrs. Virgil Roberts and board committee led the session. The Music Department under Mrs. G. B. Palmer will supervise the October meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Woman's Club
Ellen Butler
W. P. Wheeler
Townsend
California
Mary
Jean Pollock
Helen Brinkman
Phyllis Perrin
Virgil Roberts
G. B. Palmer
Robert Campbell Dies in Idaho Miner and Public Servant
Robert Campbell of Clayton Idaho died August 21 1934 after a weeks long illness at age 80. He was born March 17 1854 in Attica Wisconsin and lived much of his life in Custer county Idaho as a miner rancher and businessman. He served six years as county commissioner and was a member of the Idaho legislature in 1908. Surviving are his wife eight children two daughters and four sons reside near Clayton and several nephews and nieces in Wisconsin.
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Mackay
Idaho
Robert Campbell
Clayton
Attica
Wis
Thomas
Ellen Campbell
Jas. H. Campbell
K. M. Wilcox
Wm. Campbell
Rolfe
Wm. Swan
Albany
Marion Bruce
Id Wilcox
B. N. Showers
Wesley W. Campbell
Campbell
Custer County
Green County
Wisconsin
Killen Burstedt
Katherine Leusinger
Chester Campbell
Alice Kilcup
Thos. E. Campbell
Robt. Campbell
Mildred Worthington
Margaret Strom
Parents and Teachers Entertained at D M T
The Des Moines Township Woman's Club hosted a reception for parents and new faculty at the school Friday evening with about 200 attendees. A varied program featured readings, songs, skits, a 4-H play, a tap dance, and an animal-story artist, followed by social hour and refreshments in the gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Guy Smith
Fred Smith
Jens Thompson
Maxene George
Louise Vaughn
Lulu Christensen
Henry Hermansen
Roy Boles
Russell Johnson
Wesley DeWolf
Hiram and
the Peddler
Melvin Thorson
Roy
Ray Boles
Illis Struthers
Ivan Smith
Jack George
Bruce Sanden
Arthur Vaughn
Art Mickaleck
O. E. Lehnus
John A. Howe
Karl Kilbourne
Charles Ham
Robert Wise
J. M. Gehrt
Chas, Lehnus
Zelda Snyder
Theodore Hewlett
Freeman Pension Examiner Appointed for Pocahontas County
Ernest L. Freeman of Gilmore City is named examiner for the Old Age Assistance Commission in Pocahontas County and is now on the job. Examinations were held to verify qualifications and a list of certified applicants was prepared for the Commission. Freeman is praised for tact experience and his constructive approach in working with the public, and elderly residents are expected to benefit from his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest L. Freeman
Gilmore City
Old Age Assistance Commission
Pocahontas County
Freeman
Tuesday Club Opens Year With Luncheon And Play
Members of the Tuesday Club gathered for their first meeting of the year a one o clock luncheon at Mrs. J. T. Grant’s home with hostesses Mrs. C. W. Siefkin Mrs. Frank King Mrs. J. C. Dam borg Mrs. O. B. Fuller Jr and Mrs. J. R. McIntire. A social afternoon featured The Criticized and How a one act comedy directed by Mrs. M. D. Anderson with cast Mrs. C. J. Morrison Mrs. A. G. Hille Mrs. M. Bruce and Mrs. McIntire. The next meeting is set for Tuesday Sept 25 at the home of Mrs. M. T. Blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Grant
C. W. Siefkin
Frank King
J. C. Damborg
O. B. Fuller Jr
J. R. McIntire
M. D. Anderson
C. J. Morrison
A. G. Hille
M. Bruce
McIntire
M.T. Blessing
Miss Vera Smith Weds C H Girard in Arnold's Park Ceremony
Miss Vera Smith former Rolfe girl married C H Girard of Des Moines on Sept 8 1984 at the parents summer home in Arnold's Park. The couple to travel to Canada then live at 2917 High St Des Moines after Sept 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Smith
Rolfe
C. H. Girard
Des Moines
Arnold's Park
J. C. Smith
M. L. Girard
Alfred Lee
Hollywood
Cal
Orvan Olerich
Leigh Early
University of Iowa
Alpha Xi Delta
Phi Sigma Iota
Girard
Town State College
Pi Kappa Alpha
Pebul
Canada
Montereal
Quebec
High St
Olerich
Robert Bruce
Pocahontas Dedicates Its Fine Airport with Parade
Pocahontas dedicated its first county airport last Sunday just north of the city, a combined airfield and golf course. W. B. Swaney and Lt Governor Kraschel spoke as crowds watched races, stunts, and a parachute jump. The project, aided by the PWA, aims to boost future travel and emergency flights for sickness or death in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
PWA
Anton Mackovets
W. B. Swaney
Aviation
Iowa
State Aeronautical Commission
Swaney
Nels G. Kraschel
Kraschel
Royal 400 to Debut in Donkeyball Match
Pocahontas Royal 400 faces Rolfe in a donkeyball debut Monday Sept 17 under tallow candles. The Labor Day champ Rolfe is challenged after being ousted. the season ends Fri Sept 21 with Bradgate supplying players and an outside group providing donkeys for a novelty game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal 400
Pocahontas
Rolfe
Bradgate
Peterson
Jolliffes Injured in Friday Truck Mishap
Mr and Mrs C G Jolliffe on bakery route were injured when their light truck overturned after the driver side door unlatch failed near the six mile corner south of Rolfe. Mrs Jolliffe suffered back injuries and cuts while Mr Jolliffe had two fractured ribs and severe cuts. They were taken to Humboldt by bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Jolliffe
Pocahontas
Jolliffes
Humboldt
A L D Club Luncheon and Harbor Talk at Ives Home
The A. L. D. Club held a Tuesday luncheon at Mrs. Leonard Smith's home with assistances Mrs. G. B. Palmer and Mrs. O. A. Cook. President Mrs. Maude Ives opened with greetings. Mrs. M. A. Messinger spoke on a harbor trip to New Orleans as part of an afternoon of background on the city and harbor activities. A follow up meeting is planned for Sept 25 at Mrs. Maude Ives's country home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. D. Club
Leonard Smith
G. B. Palmer
O. A. Cook
Maude Ives
M. A. Messinger
New Orleans
Mr. Messinger
Mrs. John Seaman Rites Held in Rolfe
Mrs. John Seaman died at her Rolfe home on September 9 1934 aged 65 years three months eight days Funeral services were held at MelIntire funeral home on Tuesday with Rev Walter Rothwell of the Plover Presbyterian Church officiating Mrs C J White and Miss Ruth Webb sang and Mrs J R McIntire was at the piano Pallbearers named Ernest Langfitt I S Forsythe I E Broadwell Marion Ham Albert G Sroufe and Jus Anderson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Seaman
Rolfe
MelIntire
Clinton-Garfield
Walter Rothwell
Plover Presbyterian Church
C. J. White
Ruth Webb
J. R. McIntire
Ernest Langfitt
Death Takes Oscar Freel
Oscar Freel died Tuesday September 11 1934 at his Rolfe Iowa home after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Thursday at two in the afternoon. He lived in Rolfe forty years after coming from Polk county and farmed north of Rolfe before retiring. Survived by three sons Robert Tracy Minn John Arvada Colorado and Hiram Dee Cresco. two daughters Mrs T J O'Donnell Spencer and Mrs Chas Thomas Marathon and by Mrs Freel. An obituary will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Freel
Rolfe
Freel
Polk County
Robert
Tracy, Minn
John
Arvada
Colorado
Hiram “Dee
Cresco
T. J. O'Donnell
Spencer
Chas
Thomas
Marathon
Walrods Fall to Rolfe and Emmetsburg on Rolfe Diamond
Fort Dodge Walrods lose 7-5 to Rolfe after a seven inning rally. Rolfe batteries Carroll and Dillon, Don Johnson and Anderson led scoring. Emmetsburg then blanked the Walrods 7-1 behind Cretzmeyer strong pitching and 14 Walrod hits.
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Walrod Clothing
Fort Dodge
Rolfe
Emmetsburg
Carroll
Dillon
Rolfe Battery
Don Johnson
Anderson
Walrods
Johnson
Cain
Pollock
Peterson
Rhe Walrods
Cretzmeyer
H. Anderson
Lang
D. M. T. Defeats Havelock In First Noted Game Of Year
The Monday softball event drew a good crowd as D. M. T. beat Havelock 10 to 7. Battery for D. M. T. was M. Johnson and Peterson with Truelsen and Schrum for Havelock. Arent pitched well for Humboldt against Rolfe in a separate matchup.
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Havelock
M. Johnson
Peterson
D. M.T
Truelsen
Schrum
Humbolt
Rolfe
Arent
Rutland
Sernett
Hone
Duffy
Pollock
Schmidt
Rhe Humboldt
First sealed corn brings Eral 25 cents per bushel profit
W W Siral of Pocahontas signed the first AAA sealed corn contract. He sold 1,300 bushels at 70 cents per bushel, the highest Pocahontas county price since 1929, after choosing a government loan. Eral praises the New Deal and endorses Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
W. W. Siral
Pocahontas
Eral
Pocahontas County
New Deal Farm Administration
Kral
Vti
AAA
Wallace
Rural Students Undergo County Physical Examinations
County Superintendent Grace McMichael supervises a county wide medical screening for about 1400 rural pupils in Pocahontas. Nurse Hazel Rendleton leads the exams held in the courthouse assembly room with 40 checks daily. Teachers accompany students and parents are encouraged to attend for health guidance and follow up with doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Mce- Michael
Hazel Rendleton
Pocahontas
Court House
Small Wits Big Talk? A Worty Proverb Here
A proverb notes that many boastful heads conceal little wit. The line wryly contrasts vanity with real understanding, inviting readers to judge by deeds rather than boasts.
Local Softball Teams Scoreback in Intro Action
Local teams opened after weeks of delays with rusty fielding and strong hitting. Carroll lost 18 to 17 to Showers as both sides combined for 31 hits amid nine and ten errors respectively. Sennett pitched for Carroll and Pollock for Showers, with Rusty Chambers on the mound for Pollock in a 12 to 10 victory by Pollock. No league games tonight due to Rolfe’s Bradgate tournament participation with potential semi final play.
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Carroll
Carrollites
Showerjets
Showers
Sennett
Pollock
Rusty Chambers
Rolfe
Ottosen
Bradgate
Bruce Declares Independent Bid for Pocahontas County Seat
Marion Bruce of Rolfe announces himself as independent candidate to replace himself in the Iowa house of representatives from Pocahontas county. He was defeated in the primary by 57 votes in a light turnout. Bruce signals petitions countywide, setting up a three candidate race with John H. Collins of Fonda and Jens Thompson of Des Moines township as the party nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Hine
Associated Press
Marion Bruce
Rolfe
Pocahontas County
Bruce
Daily Press
John H. Collins
Fonda
Jens Thompson
Des Moines Township
Simonson Nominated for Rolfe Postmaster
Reports say Andrew M. Simonson has been recommended by Senator Murphy for Rolfe postmaster. He topped the civil service exam and is a World War veteran, though attempts to reach him by phone failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew M. Simonson
Senator Murphy
Rolfe
Simonson
Auxiliary Elects Officers at Legion Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary elected officers at a Monday meeting hosted by Mr. JL M Graham. New roles include President Anna McIntire and Vice President Frances Perigal with Mary Jones as Secretary and Mae Paulsen as Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
JL. M. Graham
A. A. Brinkman
A. R. Graham
Anna McIntire
Frances Perigal
Seey
Mary Jones
Treas
Mae Paulsen
Legion Auxiliary Calls for Jelly Donations
The Legion Auxiliary requests donations of jelly to be delivered to Mrs. R. E. Green or Mrs. Geo. F. Smith by October 1. The jelly will be given to needy families in the community during winter, with Rolfe pledging 500 glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Green
Geo. F. Smith
Rolfe
NRA Philosophy and Rural Prices Link Revealed
The piece argues the NRA may be as essential as the AAA, noting rural poverty and price cuts. It contends that rising agricultural prices follow surplus curtailment and relate to broader industrial recovery, urging unity of rural and industrial gains. Mr and Mrs G W Salisbury visited relatives in Emmetsburg Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NRA
AAA
Wallace
G. W. Salisbury
Emmetsburg
Des Moines Township Farm Bureau Players Stage This Way Out
The Des Moines Township Farm Bureau Players presented the comedy This Way Out between City League games on the kittenball diamond under floodlights. A farm family misadventure with visiting relatives ends in a staged nervous breakdown and a dramatic exit as the cast delivers a lively, well-acted performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Louise Vaughn
Raphael Weishaar
Albert Mitchell
Virginia Vaughn
Elmer Weishaar
Altho
Standard Oil to Implement Normal Price Schedule
Standard Oil Co of Indiana will adjust tank wagon and service station prices to a new level starting Tuesday September 11 to eliminate local price disparities. The move affects outlets across MI WI IL IN MN IA MO KS SD ND OK and reduces the spread between Stanoland and Standard Red Crown while keeping Ethyl at two cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Co
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
South Dakota
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Ex-Governor Hammill May Seek U S Senate Seat
The Boone News Republican reports ex Governor John Hammill plans a future U S Senate bid against L J Dickinson. It suggests liberals should back Howard J Clark of Des Moines for farmer credit leadership and corn loan ideas, facing Nelson G Kraschel if nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boone News Republican
John Hammill
United States
L. J. Dickinson
Howard J. Clark
Des Moines
Clark
Iowa
Dickinson
Hammill
Nelson G. Kraschel
Pentacostal Bible Study at Main Street Church
Ten nights of Bible study at the Pentacostal Church on Main Street former B B Dairy location. All are invited to attend and bring their Bibles. Theo D Smith is the Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentacostal
Main Street
B. & B. Dairy
Theo. D. Smith
Australians boast of buildings and asylums in dialogue
A humorous exchange contrasts Australians and Americans admiring large structures. The Australian quotes a big building and a lunatic asylum while the American responds that the U S has more and bigger ones, highlighting national pride in architecture and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
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Richard Hosier
M. Blessing
Harry Junkman
Arfield Farm Bureau
Arthman Christensen
Vogram
Freeman Pension Examiner
Death
E-Burg
Auxiliary
Legion Auxiliary
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