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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1932
Page
1
The piece presents a plan by Gen. John J. Pershing advocating neighborhood vigilance committees to deter gang activity, urge police action, and defend civic rights. It contrasts this with political distress and calls for new Congress and legislatures to cut government costs and ease taxes for homeowners.
A Monday assembly featured Gordon Siefkin, R H S alumnus and Rhodes scholar at Oxford, recounting English education and customs. He drew applause for vivid descriptions of school attire, sports, meals, and costs, while sharing various anecdotes.
A Rolfe high school update lists class makeup of thirty two students with a girl majority, two sets of twins, and ongoing home economics work including canning and jelly. Weights tracked in fourth grade, second graders decorate walls, and new students join while local visits and weather impact school life.
Regular Rolfe town council meeting notes bills approved and personnel reappointment. Mayor Brinkman reappointed L P Peterson marshal and street commissioner for six months. Council votes to remove flag pole and electroliers from street center replacing with hanging lights. Signs to deter no U-turns and inside left turns approved. Meeting adjourned per mayor's call.
Mr and Mrs Merle Blue of Plover visited G N Jeffries. Chris Zimmerman of Emmetsburg called on Rolfe friends. John Baird of Des Moines spent the weekend with Telmer Lime. Bell child Kenton Jay born Sept 10 to Mr and Mrs C W Watts. A L D Club to meet Sept 27 at Mrs G C Lathrop on The American Indian. Mrs Chas Schonberger and her son Tony visiting Schonberger family. Mrs Maude Ives hosted A L D Club meeting with vacation echoes and book Faces West discussed. Mrs T S Bassett reviewed and Turkish harem described. Mrs H C Barnes led word drill. Club to meet Sept 27 at Mrs C P Lathrop with study The American Indian.
A fragment notes an American pioneer on May 4.3 facing long lonely nights and interference from static that worsened his solitude. The odd phrasing suggests a diary-like or column snippet reflecting isolation and technology’s intrusion.
Classified call seeks hustlers for Rolfe territory with a good proposition. Respond by sending details to Arrow care of 9538.
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