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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1943
Page
3
A ten by ten foot playhouse on the Kopriva farm near Pocahontas burned after children built a stove fire. Fire department aided by wind to prevent spread to farm buildings. No injuries reported.
Fall and winter squash are the largest family in the garden with varied forms from patty pans to acorn and hubbard. Summer varieties are tender and cook quickly while winter types are hard skinned, store well, and require baking with fat for moisture and flavor. Hubbard squash is highlighted among winter types.
Local residents make short trips and attend events. Mayme Daugherty returns from Kirkhoven to care for ill Mrs. Dexter in Ware. Clarence Hotovee moves to Ware elevator as manager. Buck family visits from Rolfe. Wayne Arnold’s shower at Methodist church planned. Hike Reents ill in Chicago. Mary McCafferty travels to Omaha with Dr. McTaggart. Adrian Logan and Sgt. Darius Logan visit Des Moines relatives.
Harold Gibson arrived at Aviation Pre technical School Seymour Johnson Field Goldsboro N C to begin officers training then proceed to advanced courses He has served since May 22 1939 starting at Rantoul Illinois transferred from Biloxi Mississippi His wife remains in Thawville Illinois Meanwhile Virgil Auten reported a bouncing boy joins his home between here and Mallard Mrs Auten and the baby are well They have one other child a girl Mr Maxwell Leith visited Storm Lake on business Pearl Mick spent Friday at Summersburg Evangelin Wagner of Pocahontas is the new bookkeeper at the Quarter Oats elevator staying with the C C Cole family
A farmer four miles from town reports 90 young roosters stolen by suspected thieves in the vicinity. The incident adds to ongoing concerns about poultry theft in the region.
The Havelock group of the Woman s Society of Christian Service met in the Methodist church basement on Thursday afternoon with a regular business session. Hostesses Mrs Carl Barth Mrs Frank Kirby Mrs Jay Williams and Mrs Holtrof served lunch. Mrs Edmond Bloomer of Des Moines is slowly recovering from a serious illness requiring multiple blood transfusions. Mrs Will Hilton and Mrs Will Voy of Waterloo are caring for her.
The American Legion Auxiliary met in the Methodist church basement Monday evening. Mrs. Carl Barth reported on her trip to the Sioux City convention. After the meeting, hostesses Mrs. George Waters Mrs. Frank Ralla and Mes Harold Wright served lunch. Betty Wright of Omaha stayed the weekend with the Harold Wright family.
The school starts serving hot lunches Monday with supervisor Mrs. Floyd Miller assisted by Mrs. John Hacker Mrs. Charles Philp and Lavera Gruver. Mrs. Roland Ginder of Gallatin Mo and Mr and Mrs Will Goodchild Romona are also mentioned in the notice.
Instructions for canning mixed vegetables to make vegetable soup. Warns against strong flavored vegetables like onions and cabbage. Describes washing peeling chopping tomato addition, precooking, jar filling, salt if needed, pressure canning or water bath times, and safe handling to avoid botulism.
The text suggests cutting squash into serving pieces and using steamed mashed squash with milk or cream as a base for eggs in souffle. It also notes squash can be used as a dessert in a spicy pie following a pumpkin pie recipe.
Gene and another guest were hosted Thursday evening at the Frank Relle home. Mrs. Henry Buck visited Rolfe Monday then with her son Eldon and family traveled to Fort Dodge. Mr and Mrs Frank Ralle and daughter Marvella of Mason City dined with Frank Krischell as Marvella marked a birthday and resumed work at the Mason City First National Bank. Francis Schott has returned from Camp Claiborne Louisiana visiting her husband. Marcella Stoulis and Lillian Snittle left Cedar Rapids after a short stay at Will Stoulil's. Marcella has a position at the First Trust and Savings Bank.
Mrs. C. 8 Barth county president of the American Legion Auxiliary held a school of instruction for unit presidents and secretaries at the Methodist church with eight of nine units represented Gilmore City was not present After lunch Mrs. Will Point and Dr. Dunlop of Pocahontas and her daughter Mrs. Plantz visited Fort Dodge for Mrs Points tonsil surgery at Mercy hospital Return next day Mrs Point is recovering Others in the community were guests at various homes including the Stejskal Malacek and Mason families Local visits included Mr and Mrs Charles Swearinger Taurens with Mrs Leland Swearinger and Mrs Israel Halder and family of Varina Mrs Jim Williams returned from Des Moines and Indianola and Mr and Mrs Eldon Buck with children of Rolfe hosted by the Henry Buck family Darius Logan has returned to Geiger Field Washington after a 10 day furlough with his parents He will complete four weeks training as a gunner on a B 17 Flying Fortress.
The narration notes return to Washington with Brother Dick on furlough after advanced electrical work in Chicago. Visits include Dale Cupp and Clarion residents meeting G A Grover at his home, and a cattle delivery from Estherville. Attendees from Maxwell Leith family join a Yetter gathering at Johnnie Vote’s home.
A neighborhood party at Mrs. Mary Boysen’s home celebrated her milestone with guests sharing lunch after a time of fellowship. Duane Gibson left for Des Moines to begin military service, the third son of the H G Gibson family to enlist. Loretta Bass travels to Cedar Rapids for a visit before entering Town City hospital for an operation. Mrs L L Lowe of Royal Center Indiana and Mrs W K Newcomb and son Willie of Los Angeles California were week guests at the Martin Larson home.
The Havelock church notes a single service next Sunday as Sunday school at 1 o clock and no morning worship due to the Northwest conference in Port Dodge. Bishop Magee preaches at 9 AM in Port Dodge while a fellowship dinner followed a strong attendance with solos and a girls chorus, highlighted by Mrs. Betty Layman. The Helping Hand Circle meets Thursday with Mrs. Frank Ralle organizing the afternoon activities.
Miss Julia M. Faltinson, Pocahontas county home economist since July, has reported for WAVES duties. Sworn in mid May, she will attend officers training in Northampton, Massachusetts, reporting September 25 after visiting Marengo.
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