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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1929
Page
7
Melvin Oscarson’s nineteen year old son died in Chicago and will be brought to Havelock for burial. The town reports improvements at the Henry Buck residence including new hardwood floors and interior remodeling. Local teams, social events, and visits from residents weave through a period of community activity.
A Montana rescue tale credits logger Ben Williams with saving Mr. and Mrs. Potter and Mrs. Emma Vandervoort and daughter from a Half Moon Forest fire. Williams fought through flames and rising water to bring them blankets and supplies, then guided them to safety after a perilous night on the riverbank.
Will Phelps of Sanborn visited relatives this week. Mrs J S Stover and Miss Hazel moved into the Ray Eno bungalow which they purchased. interior redecorated and porches enclosed with glass. Mr and Mrs J L Miller and sons went to Fairmont Minnesota to visit. Miss Marcell Nickel of Holstein stayed with the H F Oldfield family. Many residents ill with influenza and lagrippe.
The first PTA meeting for 1929 1930 was held Friday evening at the school with strong attendance. Officers elected include President Geo Allen Secretary Mrs C S Barth Treasurer Miss Hibb. The program committee Mrs W A Bachman and Miss Joyce Clarke led the evening following Supt Rex Trafton’s talk on the new grading system. A Style Show featured costumes announced by Mrs C Cole.
Lowell Miller of this city and Miss Catherine Morrisey of Coggon were married at the bride's home in Coggon on Saturday September 14. Lowell is the son of Mr and Mrs C W Miller and will live in Cedar Rapids where he has secured work. The bride is a trained nurse and has made many friends during visits here.
Saturday October 5 in Havelock features the Towa State College Swine Special arriving at 9:00 a.m. and staying to noon. At 1:30 p.m. Senator Patterson speaks on Taxation In Iowa. The day also includes a baseball game motion pictures and a dance at Miller Hall.
Rev Day announces Sunday School and Bible class at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 7:15 p.m. Evening worship at 8:00 p.m. Services follow regular hours. You are invited to attend and will be warmly welcomed at the church.
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