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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1930
Page
7
Local notices detail upcoming gatherings across organizations including Trinity Lutheran Aid Society American Home Association A L D Club Y M C A Methodist girls group Sorosis Garfield Town Bureau Unit Home Furnish project and W C T U plus a Presbyterian church anniversary and Pocahontas County Farm Bureau annual meeting with dates in September October and early October.
The Rolfe production Aunt Lucia features a Men's Flap Chorus of prominent locals dressed as modern flappers with stage personae Giggles Vamp of Rolfe and others. Glee Club singers under Harriss lead will perform classic tunes. Show dates Thursday and Friday September 18 19 at the school auditorium with audience urged to arrive early as ad copy and notices seek readers.
Jacob W. Gahm, 1863 birth Ohio native, shot himself with a borrowed .410 near a Rolfe Iowa car Sunday night after a history of ill health and insurance payment worries. He left a letter urging care for Mother Gahm, and his death is ruled a suicide. Survived by wife Lottie and seven children, services held at Rolfe with Rev. J O Wangberg.
Pocahontas and Albert City played the first night football game in northwest Iowa with 2000 plus spectators. Pocahontas won 6 to 0 as lighting impressed Rolfe attendees. Supt. J R Grant champions lighting to boost small-town athletics and Gilmore City to use Pocahontas field this season.
The Manson High football team visits Rolfe on Friday September 19 at 3 00 p m to start the 1930 season. Rolfe relies on three veteran Caliggan brothers Edward Harold and captain Rube Wangberg with many new players showing promise. Officials expect a solid attendance but not a record crowd, aiming for a hundred or more.
Lester Kinseth of Bode was arrested by Humboldt County Sheriff William Hansen for violating prohibition laws after a raid on Kinseth cream station. Kinseth appeared before Justice Al Davenport and is free on $1,500 bond awaiting the October term.
Rolfe Chapter No. 79 of the Order of the Eastern Star celebrated its fortieth anniversary on Sept. 11 1980 at the Masonic hall with a seven o clock dinner. An orchestra led by Mrs. W A Grove performed as guests gathered and a large star lit birthday cake was served. A program in the lodge room featured remarks by Worthy Matrons and Patrons and a history recounting the chapter’s past. About 110 attendees heard messages from members and others connected to the organization and its founders.
The annual meeting of Dr J P Lesters Sunday school class was at Mrs Maude Ives home last Tuesday. A pot luck supper drew good attendance. Retiring president C E Boyce led the business segment and praised the years achievements as officers were elected: President Mrs C J Morrison Vice President Mrs Earl Fisher Secy Treas Mrs J R McIntire Asst Secy Mrs R B Mather.
Thos J McCullum of Humboldt sues H F Peterson of Belmond in Clarion district court for 2000 damages from an auto accident on June 22 1930. Plaintiff seeks 500 for loss of work 300 for auto damages and 1200 for personal injuries.
Patrick Russell eighty two a Palmer resident was fatally injured when struck by a southbound train at Rick Island crossing Friday afternoon. He died about 30 minutes later after an inquest verdict of accidental death. He moved from Pocahontas county seven years ago with wife who had died months earlier. He is survived by daughter Josie son Frank and son Will in Olivia Minnesota. Funeral held at Palmer Catholic church.
The Gilmore City Post of the American Legion buys a two story building on East Main street formerly owned by Thos McCormick. Remodel plans are underway with bids for repairs and materials sought. Legion Auxiliary cooperates to provide a shared home for both groups.
Mrs Azro K Shaw announces the marriage of Amelia V Shaw to Clarence E Bendixen of Rolfe on Tuesday Sept 16 1930. The ceremony was at the Shaw home near Rolfe with Rev Farrell of West Bend officiating. Attendants were Ha L Shaw and Sidney L Moore. A dinner followed and the couple plans a two week Iowa honeymoon. Both are Rolfe locals with Des Moines Township schooling.
Fort Dodge District dentists met in Rolfe for two days with a small but lively golf tournament. Dr. Lou Jacobson won the association cup, Dr. Teddie Roosevelt captured the second flight cup, and Dr. J. L. Powers claimed the third flight silver pitcher. The banquet at Knights of Pythias hall was well received with ample food and a cheerful crowd.
The Iowa Livestock Marketing Corporation created by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation aims to give farmers marketing power with federal funds and Farm Board support. Pocahontas County Farm Bureau plans its annual meeting at the courthouse on Friday Oct 3 with both ladies and men deciding on projects.
A group of sportsmen purchased Mud Lake partly in Clay and Palo Alto counties for a game preserve. The tract, a peat bog filling with water in rains and housing wild fowl and muskrat houses, lies east of Round Lake and Trumbull Lake near Ruthven, with historic hunting lodges once popular in the region.
A reflective remark notes that some women cry at weddings not for joy alone but from memories of past mistakes. The comment suggests wedding moments can trigger regret alongside happiness.
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