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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1935
Page
5
The past ten days brought ideal ripening weather with highs in the 80s to 90s and a few showers. Frost threatened at month’s end but not enough to damage crops, letting late beans spinach and cabbage thrive while corn and silo filling proceed. Tax time nears as Pocahontas county awaits corn-hog checks and farmers save seed.
Local club members are urged to attend the State Federation of Women's Clubs gathering at Hotel Ft. Des Moines Des Moines on September 25 24 An appealing program is promised Delegates include mie members county chairmen district committee women and club presidents from the area Leading figures listed are Ray Calhoun Mrs L R Sidmore Mrs Fred Nelson Mrs Geo Hauck and others from Humboldt Jason and nearby locales
Word arrived that Mrs Jorge Heathman died at her son G V Heathman’s home in Benidji Minnesota last Friday. The Heathmans of Portland visited here this summer and the deceased was Lola Tubbs’ sister. Interment to be in Oregon after shipment of the body.
North central notices list meetings from September 20 to October 4 for groups including Ambssan Hong Study Club Masonic lodge C L Club Falmer Club A L Dp Circle Kensington Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Sorosis Rolfe Woman Club and American Legion Auxiliary units. Dates, hosts and locations vary across church homes lodges and clubhouses. All invited.
A couple and friends recount a 3100 mile two week trek from Rolfe to Sioux Falls Mitchell Deadwood Cody Yellowstone and Salt Lake City then Denver Cheyenne and Omaha returning home without any car trouble. They saw black hills geysers bears moose and rodeos and noted notable sights and events along the way.
Rolfe and Humboldt high schools battled to a 6-6 draw in a thrilling Friday night game. Rolfe’s passing attack produced 17 completions for 116 yards, while Humboldt’s line dominated, delivering a standout defensive effort. Crowd size set a five year high for the series, with smooth fan conduct and a strong home turnout. Rolfe led early with a second quarter touchdown by Rickard, extra point failed, Humboldt tied it after intermission, and Rolfe drove to the three yard line late but could not complete the win before time. Rolfe’s coach and players praised the team’s potential as they prepare for a Twin Lakes Conference clash with Manson and a home game versus Fort Dodge Reserves.
Ness City clipping reports Raymond Robison, disabled brother of Roy Robison, enjoying his first outing in two decades. He saw Ness City landmarks for the first time and rode with Roy Robison visiting relatives, reaching speeds of 60 to 70 mph according to a letter. He hopes for another trip but not soon and cannot attend Pilot Lodge’s 50th anniversary.
The Pocahontas air show held last Sunday as a fund raiser for the golf course drew about 5,000 spectators. The event featured stunt flying parachute jumps racing and other thrills typical of a civic air show.
The Pastor's Class of the Presbyterian church met at the Hosier home for a regular monthly gathering with a 7 pm potluck supper. Twenty-six members and eight guests attended as officers were elected and social committees named for the year.
Comparative results of feeding yearling steers on pasture and in dry lot at Iowa State College show dry lot steers gain faster and finish better with less corn per unit than pasture fed. Four groups tested cottonseed meal levels. finishing period benefited from higher cottonseed meal but pasture plus dry lot results balanced by overall feed savings. Hogs following cattle on pasture gained slightly faster, while one pound daily cottonseed meal in finishing was beneficial for finishing gains.
Pocahontas County is among counties with a five day pheasant season from November 16 to 25. The bag limit is three birds with one female, possession two days with a total of four cocks and two hens. Northern counties will have a 10 day season from November 16 to 25 where birds are thickest.
KE A Messinger spent the weekend with friends in Des Moines. Mrs. Metha Peterson sold her 40 acre Des Moines township farm to C. F. Majorowicz. A W Ives took son Warren to Unadilla Nebraska last Saturday. he returned Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Shriner and Mrs. Ives and Mrs. Johnson of Paton visited relatives in Havelock and Rodman Sunday. Rev J O Wangberg and wife left Tuesday for Oregon and Soldier Iowa for a week vacation visiting relatives and old friends.
The Clay county fair drew between 35 000 and 40 000 on Thursday and surpassed all previous weekly attendance. 4 H clubs showcased animals and youth stock improving farming, while entertainment rivaled state fairs with a lavish midway and exotic acts. Spencer organizer Leo Dailey received praise for coordinating the vast event.
West Bend and Rolfe residents enjoyed visits and social calls last week. Local families premiere moves include Telmer Sime purchasing J. Jolliffe property in Rolfe and the Sime family planning in Duncombe en route to Lutheran Hospital for a newborn. Chapter IA PEO met with a book review of The Anchor Man. next meeting set for October 1 hosted by Mrs. Webb.
The Rolfe Promotion Club sponsored a teachers reception at the Rolfe school gymnasium last Thursday evening. Des Moines township teachers attended along with rural faculties, sharing fellowship and a light lunch. Dr. C. W. Siefkin opened the program with fireworks and introductions while B. Bowen gave remarks highlighting Rolfe’s beauty spots. The event, though smaller than expected, was marked by informality, a social hour, and dainty refreshments.
Walter Harris assists his father with plumbing in Somers while N G Lokerse and daughters Jean land Dorothy greet attendees at air races. Families, visitors, and students travel between Ken neth Ames Davenport and Plover with church and school news.
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