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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1949
Page
3
Havelock High School defeated Plover 7 to 0 in the opening fall baseball game as Nowack struck out 17 batters and allowed two hits. In the Friday rematch, Havelock fell to Mallard 13 9. The Eagles host Pom eroy on September 16 at 3 30 p.m.
Iowa hunters expect 12 to 25 percent more ducks at season opening and migratory bird stamps rise from 21.00 to 22.00. The duck stamp will be sold at post offices around September 20. G. F. Kuingensmith of Albia brought in a large harvest, including a treeful of peaches with many fruits around a half-pound each.
About 250 parishioners attended the Holy Name hall Sunday for a reception honoring Father Henry Karhoff and Father Jerome Koenig the Sacred Heart parish new pastor and assistant pastor. The Sacred Heart ladies society organized the event with refreshments served from a tree covered table and silver decorated displays.
Sacred Heart ladies society met in Holy Name hall with 100 plus members. They voted to purchase a hectograph for the Sacred Heart school. Mrs. Clem Alig reviewed The Life of Little Flower and Mrs. Mae Lynch spoke on human rights. Father Henry Karhoff closed the program. Clothing and a ox to Germany were collected for donation. Refreshments followed, and Mrs. Frank Hogan chaired the September circle. Bridge and 300 yielded high scores to Mrs. Alfred Miller and Mrs. C A Schott. Mrs. Will Schott won the draw prize.
The group outlined its schedule for an annual membership drive during the September meeting, detailing goals, timelines, and volunteer roles for recruitment and outreach.
The Tuesday campaign in SS Peter and Paul hall aims to enroll the unit’s 206 member quota. Mrs F H DeHsan leads this effort with Mrs Clyde Merry assisting, while reports from Des Moines state convention delegates Mrs Lora Weber and Mrs Lowell Streit spoke. A new member, Mrs Emmanuel Kraska, was welcomed. Refreshments followed, hosted by Mrs O V Anderson, with autumn motif on display. An executive board hosts a 6:30 PM potluck for October in the hall.
Miss Helen Deheck from Milwaukee formerly Pocahontas and Stephen Santovee of Milwaukee married in a single ring ceremony Monday morning September 5 at St. John’s Catholic church Gilmore City. Rev Joynt officiated the nuptial Mass with Deheck’s Gilmore City roots noted and Santovee employed by LeRoi Motor Co West Allis.
A brief social scene notes a visit Monday to Emmetsburg by Mrs. C. W. Myers, Mrs. William Anthe, and Mrs. Paul Wagner of Odebolt. The gathering reflects community ties as neighbors share time together.
Rev G L Winn announces a six week Bible study for Ottosen parishioners and Sunday school teachers starting September 12. Choir rehearsals run weekly, with junior choir first practice September 17. September 18 hosts a rally for young married couples at Fonda church. Local news covers visits, student updates, anniversaries, club events, and community appointments.
Describes a large economy model offering enhanced comfort stability and safety. Highlights a centered control between the front wheels for easy driving and reduced driver fatigue. Notes focus on affordability without sacrificing reliability and handling.
Representative Miss Mary Ryan a typist clerk at Allied Mutual Casualty Co. Des Moines visits her parents Dr and Mrs J J Ryan during a two week vacation. James Spade and daughter Marlys spent the weekend at Sibley with his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Spade.
Deane Rinner, county extension youth assistant, warns that colder nights require barn readiness and protective bedding to prevent milk drops. He notes that cold rainy nights outside chill udders, increasing mastitis risk, and that near-fresh cows and newborn calves face higher chances of illness such as colds and pneumonia.
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