Rolfe Edges Humboldt in Low-Scoring Victory
Rolfe's football team defeated Humboldt by a narrow margin last Friday at Humboldt field. Rolfe broke the drought with a late goal and a key interception by Rolfe to seize the lead for good. The win marks Rolfe's first victory over Humboldt in ten years amid comments that Humboldt lacked offensive punch and the Rolfe defense shut down much of their offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itheife High
Humboldt
Rolfe
Hubbard
Eye
Georges
Jick
Millard
Hansen
Cox
T Mgnwoll
Fallbink
Tutt
Whack
Ve ‘Cox
Subis
D. Cornwell
Faux
Lo Rand
Tuesday Club Met At Everson Home
Members of the Tuesday club met for a 1 o clock luncheon at the home of Mrs G A Everson to begin the season. Four new members joined as Mrs Henry Olerich welcomed the group. A piano solo by Mrs C J Morrison and a talk on foreign cookery from Philadelphia were featured. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Hattie Hauck on Sept 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Verson
Mesdames
Grant Johnson
Guy Smith
Henry Olerich
J. R. McIntire
Marion Bruce
N. J. Bixler
C. J. Morrison
Sven
Philadelphia
Hattie Hauck
K MET AT HOME OF SLADYS EPPELSHEIMER 4
K club met at the home of Mrs Gladys Epplesheimer August 1 with Mrs Elnore Hen ricks assisting. Twenty three members and eight guests attended. Next meeting planned for September 28 at Mrs Neva Twigg's near Ayrshire with Mrs Gerald Foust assisting. Members will meet at Mrs Gerald Foust's Plover home at 1 pm then go to the Twigg home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. K
Gladys, Tpelsheimer
Elnore Henricks
St Mary Twigg
Ayrshire
Neva Twigg
Gerald Foust
Plover
Twigg
No School Tuesday Due to Teacher Institute
School will be closed next Tuesday to allow Acilty members to attend a teachers institute in Storm Lake. All concerned please note this notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
Garfield Township 4-H Club Hosts September Meeting
The Go-Getters 4-H club held a Saturday session with Melba Ader as hostess. The program covered fire hazards and mountain ballads discussed by Margaret Brinkman and Winifred Brinkman. Bey Gly DeWolf spoke on vaccination importance, with Bitty Rosenchonberger attending as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Melba Ader
Margaret ‘Brinkman
Bey
Gly DeWolf
Winifred
Brinkman
Ryl White
Republican Broadcasts Schedule for Iowa Stations
Public invited to listen nightly from Tuesday to Saturday to the Iowa Republican radio program on WMT KSO and KMA from 8 to 8 15 PM. Effective Monday Sept 26 the program moves to Monday through Friday same hour. Tune in tonight and every night it airs.
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Iowa Republican
WMT
KSO
KMA
Republican State Central Committee
Legion Officers Elected at Local Post Meeting
Local American Legion post reelected all officers at a Tuesday meeting on September 6. Officers named include Commander K. E. Stallcup, Vice Commander W. L. McIntire, Adjutant M. M. Burroughs, Sergeant at Arms Arch Mather, Finance Officer M. W. Webb, Historian Claude Hicks, Chaplain W. Tompkins, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
KE. F. Stallcup
W. L. McIntire
M. M. Burroughs
Arch Mather
M. W. Webb
Claude Hicks
Co. W. Tompkins
Rally Day at Methodist Church
Sunday rally day program at the Methodist church begins 10 a.m. with George Lehnus presiding. The service includes hymns 445 and 435, scripture from Deuteronomy, prayers, lectures on church school advancement, presentation of certificates, rally day offering, and closing hymn 278 with benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lehnus
Methodist Church
Dale Hewlett
Clarence Tompkins
National Church School Advance
Thomas Diggs
Conrad Majorowicz
Home Project Group Showcased at State Fair Booth
The Pocahontas county Home Project Group presented a Child Care and Development exhibit themed You cannot change your child's heredity but you can shape his destiny at the state fair. The group earned a white ribbon for overall results with honorable mention for the special feature. Mrs. A. A. Brinkman organized the Des Moines display and led during the fair. Mrs. Jay Ryan chaired the Cummins group and managed the one day exhibit. Mrs. A. G. Hille accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Karl Hille to Fort Dodge and then Kansas City after a two week stay in Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Project Group
Pocahontas County
A. A. Brinkman
Des Moines
Jay Ryan
Cummins Group
Booth
Wolkenhauer Nets Second at Cherokee Plowing Contest
Edward Wolkenhauer placed second in the 2-bottom class at the 30th Pilot Rock plowing match in Cherokee after winning at Pocahontas August 19. He totaled 89 points of 100 in a large field while Robert Graham of Cherokee won the 2-bottom class and the sweepstakes with 89 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Wolkenhauer
Pocahontas
Pilot Rock
Cherokee
Wolkenhauer
Robert Graham
Rain Drought Prophet Allegedly Drowned Amid Floods
Local inquiry seeks to locate a man who two and three years ago warned of ongoing drought and crop failure. He reportedly disappeared near his home amid two weeks of heavy rain that contradicted his gloomy forecast.
Fireworks Display at Clay County Fair Promises Spectacle
Secretary J H Peterson announces a large fireworks show at the Clay County Fair featuring comedy cartoons, ground mechanical effects, and dazzling devices each evening. The spectacle includes bombshells, futuristic wheels, whirling dervishes, Niagara Falls illumination, and hanging festoons, aimed at both children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay County Fair
J. H. Peterson
Niagara Falls
Peterson
P. A. E. Club Meets at Mrs Peterson Home
The P. A. E. club held its regular meeting Friday at the home of Mrs. J. P. Peterson. Guests included Mrs. Roy Mentzer of Burbank California Mrs. Martin Christensen and Corthia of Laurens Mrs. Hilber of Gilmore City Mrs. John Dahl and Mrs. Nels Ryen. Miss Mabelle Ryen a bride to be received a gift for her new home. A Mr. and Mrs. Ora Young welcomed an 8 pound boy born at Fred Witt home Tuesday evening. Mrs Witt caring for mother and baby. The Youngs have two boys and one girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. E. Club
J. P. Peterson
Roy Mentzer
Burbank
Calif
Martin Christensen
Corthia
Laurens
Hilber
Gilmore City
John Dahl
Nels Ryen
Mabelle Ryen
Ora Young
Fred Witt
A L D Club Opens New Year with Luncheon
The A L D club began its year with a 1 o'clock luncheon at Mrs H D Brinkman's home. Hostesses were Mrs A V Graeber and Mrs H L Sawyer. The three course luncheon used two large decorated tables. The retiring president presided until the newly elected president took over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. D. Club
H. D. Brinkman
A. V. Graeber
H. L. Sawyer
G. B. Palmer
E. P. Lomen
Irene Peterson
Grant Pollock
Guest Day Observed by Presbyterian Church Mission Society
The mission society will hold its annual guest day at the regular meeting on Wednesday September 21 in the church. A one o'clock luncheon will be served. Women from nearby Presbyterian churches are invited and those attending should reserve with Mrs. B C Ruddfgson. The C B Chapmans arrived in Los Angeles last Friday after stops at Denver Salt Lake and Boulder Dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
B. C. Ruddfgson
C. B. Chapmans
Los Angeles
Denver
Salt Lake
Boulder Dam
4-H Club Exhibits Win At State Fair
The Pocahontas 4-H demonstration team and members from Garfield gain multiple awards at the state fair including spice rack blue ribbons for Beverly DeWolf and Winifred Brinkman, and blue awards for Mary Margaret Brinkman, ghost board, conservation posters, and a personal expense book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly DeWolf
Garfield
Winifred Bringman
Mary Margaret Brinkman
Beverly de- Wolf
Winifred Brinkman
Garfield Go- Getters ‘Club
Daffy Drivers Under Fire From National Safety
A biting critique targets Mr Fault-Finder from the microscope squad, labeling him a roving ambassador of ill will. The passage accuses him of hypocritical driving standards while he overlooks his own faults at the wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Microscope Squad
News Of Interest From Arrow Files 1933 Roundup
A column of brief notes from Rolfe, Iowa listing visits to Denmark, local pioneer tales, and small town happenings. Items include Jens Johansen departing for Denmark after weeks here, ducks at the city park pond, Rolfe’s Bum Committee distributing 20 cent shopper orders, indictments for murder in 1928, poultry shed updates, bakery oven upgrades, and various local births, deaths, frost reports, and travel departures across years 1913 to 1933. The entries capture community life, weather cues, and informal local incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens Johansen
Denmark
Rolfe
Promotion Club Today Meeting Notice
Regular noon gathering of the Promotion club with L. R. Davidson as chairman urged for attendance.
Woman's Missionary Society Meets at Bixler Home
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church met Friday at Mrs. N. J. Bixler's home with Mesdames Christiansen, Rogers, Jones assisting. Devotions were led by Mrs. L A Rogers. A playlet God Be Praised was presented by Mesdames Ted Hewlett and H L Sawyer. Mrs. Emma Day reviewed mite-box achievements as dues payable luncheon planned for next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
N. J. Bixler
Martin Christensen
L. A. Rogers
T. D. Jones
God Be Praised
Ted Hewlett
H. L. Sawyer
F. L. MacVey
Emma Day
Farm Home Meetings Planned Across Pocahontas County
A series of afternoon farm home meetings for Pocahontas county homemakers will begin September 27 in eight sections. County plans will be finalized at a September 20 committee meeting hosted by county chairman Mrs. A. A. Brinkman. Ruth Seaton Hicks and Mrs. Brinkman will present the home economics extension program and its benefits to all rural women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Ruth Seaton Hicks
A. A. Brinkman
Brinkman
Hicks
Vacancies in Army Posts at Hawaiian Islands
The U S army recruiting officer in Des Moines Iowa has authority to enlist five Iowa men for service in Hawaii. Two vacancies are in the infantry at Schofield Barracks on Oahu. Two more are in the coast artillery at seacoast forts. The remaining vacancy is for the medical corps at a post or Tripler General Hospital Honolulu.
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U. S. Army
Des Moines
Iowa
Hawaii
Paradise
Pacific
Infantry
Schofield Barracks
Oahu
Coast Artillery Corps
Seacoast
Medical Corps
Army
Tripler General Hospital
Honolulu
Ricklefs Family Holds Sunday Reunion at Twin Lakes
The Ricklefs family reunion at Twin Lakes State Park drew 50 attendees for a noon picnic and afternoon entertainment. Attendees included A R Ricklefs of Manson and six of seven Ricklefs brothers with their families from Rolfe Palmer Manson Glidden Gilmore City and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Ricklefs
Ernest Ricklefs
Tom Dana
Manson
la Verne Kenning
Glidden
Herman Ackerman
Gilmore City
Emma Ackerman
Harold and
Eleanore Leithke
Beam Family Reunion Held At Marshalltown
Mrs E W Wilson and grandson Stanley Lawson attended the Beam family gathering in Marshalltown Sunday. J F Kestler of Belmond drove the group to Rolfe then Belmond for a brief visit before joining the reunion. The annual event, first held after the passing of Dr EB Wilson, included a memorial program with a nephew Hal Kestler’s eulogy read by Rev Clark Crowell. About sixty Beam family members attended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Wilson
Stanley Lawson
Beam
Marshalltown
Hal Kestler
Belmond
Clark Crowell
First Baptist Church of
Cedar Falls
Death Toll From Rolfe Homes Claims Two Men
J. B. Nunamaker died Sunday at his Rolfe home after a six day illness. He leaves a widow, two sons, two daughters, and eight grandchildren. George Sheeley died Thursday at Cherokee after a long illness. funeral was at McIntire Funeral Home. He is survived by his widow and five children. An obituary appears elsewhere in this issue. Beatrice Munson teaches center school in Garfield township. Robert Hunter's family took Mary Jane to Des Moines for Drake University entry. F. E. Grant and others attended Leo Julius funeral at Fort Dodge. Mrs. Grant returned with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
John Gunderson
George Sanding
Alex Barker
Grandma” Brown
Wm. Porter
J. B. Nunamaker
Nelson
Nanamaker
S A
George Sheeley
Cherokee
Iowa
McIntire
the Arrow
Beatrice Munson
Garfield Township
Robert Hunter
Mary Jane
Des Moines
Drake University
F. E. Grant
Beverly
J. T. Grant
J. R. McIntire
Leo Julius
Fort Dodge
DuBois Courts County Sheriff Bid From Plover
R E DuBois of Plover seeks Republican county sheriff seat this fall. Longtime resident, eight years as mayor, 18 years in the area, farming earlier and 15 years in local business. He and his wife have four children, two sons who completed prep school and attended college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. DuBois
4 H Club Members Attend State Camp Near Boone
Virginia Buckwalter of the Swan Lake Cloverleaf club and Roger De-Wolf of the Garrick Hustlers boys club attended the state conservation camp at Mitigwa near Boone from September 8 to 11. They had earned county contest wins in August. The camp accepts 48 girls and 48 boys statewide who have shown conservation work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Buckwalter
Swan
Lake Cloverleaf Club
Roger de- Wolf
Garrickd Hustlers
Mitigwa
Boone
Bread truck overturns after gravel spill near Telmer Lime driveway
Jolliffe's bread truck struck loose gravel Saturday morning, hit a post, and tipped on its side near Telmer Lime's driveway. Both men in the truck escaped serious injury. Also noted: Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Grant visited Cherokee, Mrs. Fee broke a wrist and thumb, and Mr. Fee remains in poor condition after a paralytic stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolliffe
Telmer Lime
J. T. Grant
W. H. Fee
Legion Auxiliary Met Last Monday at McIntire Home
The American Legion Auxiliary met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Leland McIntire's home with Mrs. Fannie McIntire Miss Betty McIntire and Mrs. Martin Christensen assisting. Mrs. Marvin Burroughs reported on the state convention in Waterloo. Mrs. B F Showers sang a solo. Mrs. Fred Witt received the birthday gift. A two course supper was served. The October meeting will be at the Staileup farm home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Leland McIntire
Fannie McIntire
Betty McIntire
Martin Christensen
Marvin Burroughs
Waterloo
B. F. Showers
Fred Witt
Staileup Farm
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Aboldt
Esday
Everson
Sladys Eppelsheimer
Bitty Rosenchonberger
Arrow
Legion
A. G. Hille
Karl Hille
Kansas City
Minnesota
Clay County
A.l.d.club
DAFFY
National Safety
Grouch
Arrow Files
J. W. Arnett
Clarence Coffin
Frank Jarvis
C. C. Hansen
Charlton & Bowen
Chas. Knutson
Rollfe
George F. Smith
Rochester
Emmet Meech
Kent
Main Street
Leigh Butler
Walnut Cove
N. C
Chicag
Promotion Club
L. R. Davidson
Hawaiian Islands
Ricklef
Beam Family Reunion
Iness
R.E. DuBois
Legion Auxiliary
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