Rolfe and Manson Battle to 13-13 Tie on Monday Eve
Flooded by heavy showers, Rolfe and Manson high school teams played to a 13-13 tie on a well lit field. Rolfe scored first on a reverse but failed the extra point, Manson replied with a second quarter reverse and a successful extra point. Both teams added scores in the third, then no scoring in the final period as Rolfe threatened near the ten but was stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tte
Valle
Rolfe
Manson
Rife
The
Arrow
Alumni Meet Rolfe High Under New Floodlights
A football game between Rolfe High Alumni and Rolfe High is set for Friday night September 28 at City Park under new floodlights. Alumni stars include Doc Carroll Pat Heathman Harold Calligan Kip Wilson Tiernan Brothers George Spence Bob Larson and Bud Lekerse. The event serves as a fundraiser for the floodlighted field with many old-timers expected on the sidelines. Shirley Thornton drove to Des Moines on business. Mr and Mrs John Rife of Emmetsburg with his sister Miss Anna Rife of Gilman Ill visited George Seipel's home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High
Avoirdupois
Shirley Thornton
Des Moines
John Rife
Emmetsburg
Anna Rife
Gilman, Ill
George Seipel
Community club and church events schedule
A local calendar lists meetings and activities from Sept 27 to Oct 12. Garfield Farm Bureau X Club Sorosis Pollyanna D M T Needle and Thread P K E D J T Seifert stock sale Trinity Aid Society Excelsior Presbyterian and Masonic groups, plus various club luncheons, suppers, sales, and a library benefit at schools and homes around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Farm Bureau
Arthman Christensen
X-Club
Walter Heald
Sorosis Club
Guy E. White
Pollyanna Club
Otto Christensen
St. Margaret's Church
The
Farmers’ Union
Needle and Thread Club
Martin Peterson
P. KE. D
L. A. Rogers
T. D. Jones
J. T. Seifert
Olfe
Trinity Luthstan Aid Society
Simon Simonson
Afian Excelsi i
Presbyterian Excelsior Society
J. H. Brinkman
Tax Student to Explain New Law at Pocahontas Tonight
John Speidel of Washington Iowa will explain the new tax law at the Pocahontas court house this Thursday evening at eight. A Washington county farm operator and former 45th General Assembly member, he helped study the tax question and supported the administration bill. The talk aims to educate property taxpayers from an unbiased, nonpartisan view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Speidel
Washington
Iowa
Court House
Pocahontas
Speidel
Washington County
Oklahoma Agricultural College
45Th
General Assembly
House
Rolfe State Bank Opens For Business In Rolfe
Rolfe's new bank, the Rolfe State Bank, opened Monday with E P Lomen as cashier and Carl Warner as assistant cashier. They plan to lease homes and move their families to Rolfe soon. The bank purchased fixtures from Calhoun County State Bank of Manson and will install them promptly, featuring a modern burglar-proof safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Rolfe State Bank
E. P. Lomen
Marathon
Carl Warner
Albert City
Calhoun County State Bank of
Manson
Iowa
Detour On Primary No 4d Near Rolfe Iowa Bridges
Detour created as a new bridge is built on Primary No 44 over Crooked Creek near the A W Ives farm southwest of Rolfe. Traffic diverted via Railway street and cemetery corner, with a short reentry to No 44. Bridge in progress will employ 20 to 25 men until mid November, a 4du foot I beam structure with 24 foot driveway. Contract awarded to Hildebrand and Kragh Belmond for 4274 dollars, with concrete and steel and lumber supplies specified.
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Crooked Creek
A. W. Ives
Rolfe
Bank Corners
Railway Street
Cemetery Corner
Pocahontas
Spence Road
Hildebrand & Kragh
Belmond
Miss Roberta Cruikshank Weds John Engesser Jr
Miss Roberta Cruickshank daughter of Mr and Mrs C J Cruickshank became the bride of John Engesser Jr son of Mr and Mrs John Engesser Sr of Garvin Minnesota on Thursday September 20 1934 The ceremony was at 11:00 am at the Methodist church in Marshall Minnesota with Rev John B Hansen officiating The bride wore rust colored silk with matching accessories The couple were attended by the bride’s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs A Colburn of Garvin Mr and Mrs Engesser will make their home on an Engesser farm near Garvin The Arrow offers congratulations and best wishes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Cruickshank
C. J. Cruickshank
John Engesser Jr
John Engesser Sr
Garvin
Minn
Marshall
John B. Hansen
Mrs. Engesser
Engesser
Passing of Mrs Rosa Ruder in Callender area
Rosa Ruder died at Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge on September 19 from complications after childbirth. She was 28, born to Henry and Mrs. Thompson of Rolfe, married Axel Ruder four years ago, mother of a young son. Survived by husband, son, parents, two sisters, and four brothers. Funeral at Danish Lutheran church west of Callender, Rev. Kjoller officiating. interment in Callender cemetery. Large Rolfe delegation attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Ruder
Lutheran
Fort Dodge
Dr Palmer to Move Office in October
Dr. G. B. Palmer, after 15 months in the Savage Block, will relocate to the Dr. T. D. Jones building just east of the State Savings Bank on October 1. The new, modern quarters are designed for a physician and Palmer plans to add new surgical and sterilizing equipment soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Palmer
Savage Block
Thornton Returns to Chicago After Visit with Parents
Graydon Thornton resumed his duties in Chicago Saturday evening following several weeks' visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graydon Thornton
Chicago
Mrs
A. R. Thornton
Fern Idella Behrendsen Weds Walter Higgins at South Garfield
Fern Idella Behrendsen and Walter Higgins wed at the Behrendsen home in South Garfield township with Rev. P C Larsen officiating. Attendants include Doris Doolittle and Clyde Doolittle. After a two course dinner, the couple planned a Black Hills honeymoon and residence on a Lake township farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nis Behrendsen
Garfield Township
Fern Idella
Walter Higgins
Max R. Higgins
Fort Dodge
P. C. Larsen
Danish Baptist Church
Gilmore City
Doris Jeanne Doolittle
Woolstock
Lohengrin
Clyde Doolittle
Behrendsen
Bendixen
South Garfield Township
Gilmore City High
Humboldt High
Robert
Leonard Tubbs
Clyde G. Doolittle
Doris Jeanne
T. Ek. Carlton
Rolfe
Gerald Higgins
Raymond Behrendsen
Virgil
Frank Behrendsen
Lester Lynch
Nrs Behrendsen
Clyde Robert
Black Hills
South Dakota
Lake Township
Tex Dog Hit By Car In Progress Theme
Fox terrier Tex from the Abe DeVaul family in Texas resisted automobiles and was struck Thursday. He wandered to the Rev. Wangberg’s lawn where he died. The incident notes how progress encroaches on life and leaves the neighborhood children sad at the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe DeVaul
Texas
Tex
DeVaul
Sale of 28 Tho re bred and Guernsey cattle by J T Seifert
The sale listing 28 thoro bred and grade Guernsey cattle includes cows with butterfat records. The Seifert herd, long established and reputed, has topped county association rankings at times. The offering features a registered Guernsey bull and Belgian stallion, with sale on Wednesday Oct 3 at the Rolfe Bradgate road farm starting 1 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Seifert
Guernsey
Seifert
Rolfe- Bradgate Road
Rolfe
Sales Tax Help Comes to Rolfe Laurens and Plover
John P. Barton, field representative of the Board of Assessment and Review, will be in Rolfe Monday morning October 1 to assist retailers with sales tax returns. He will also visit Laurens and Plover Monday afternoon, and Havelock Tuesday morning October 2 and alter the afternoon of October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Barton
Board of Assessment and Review
Rolfe
Laurens and Plover
Havelock
Rolfe Club Sets Sunday Golf Contests for Members
Rolfe Golf Club will host its annual contests on Sunday, September 30, featuring driving, approaching, and putting events along with handicap matches. All members are urged to participate as golf activity here has been low this summer and a strong turnout could spark interest. any member has a fair chance to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Promotion Club Observes Rolfe's Second Anniversary
The Rolfe Promotion Club marked its second anniversary with a noon meeting led by Morris W. Webb. Webb reviewed the year's work including the bank project, softball efforts, roads funds for Pocahontas county, and treasury status. Julius White, honored guest, was introduced by Marion Bruce. White recalled Rolfe's early days and his long career as a jeweler, while the club reported about $300 on hand and no dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Promotion Club
Morris W. Webb
Webb
Rolfe
Bud Hauck
Marion Bruce
Roads Committee
Highway Commission
Pocahontas County
County Board of Supervisors
C. J. White
G. G. Butler
L. R. Davidson
C.W. Siefkin
Julius White
Mr. White
Mr. Bruce
West Point
Mt. Vernon
Springville
Mrs. White
Julius
Emerson
White
J. . Grant
The
Treasury
C. M. Patterson
Miss Maxine Colebaugh Showered by Rolfe Friends
Miss Maxine Colebaugh of Des Moines, a former Rolfe girl, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted at the home of Mrs. T. D. Jones and Mrs. Denzil Johnson on Saturday evening, September 22. The event featured a song by Marjory Anne Jones, games, and advice for the bride to be. Guests presented many gifts and a lunch was served. the date of the wedding, September 20, 1934, was hidden in napkins. Out of town guests included Mrs. E. A. Colebaugh, Mrs. C. J. Haines, Miss Margaret Ferguson of Des Moines, Miss Leona Gibbons of West Bend, Miss Ivyl Grant of Fonda, and Miss Lorraine Dawson and Mrs. Clifford Slayton of Pocahontas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Jones
Denzil Johnson
Jones
Maxine Colebaugh
Des Moines
Rolfe
Marjory Anne Jones
E. A. Colebaugh
C. J. Haines
Margaret Ferguson
Leona Gibbons
West Bend
Ivyl Grant
Fonda
Lorraine Dawson
Clifford Slayton
Pocahontas
Softball season ends with buzz of donkey game
Rolfe wrapped up a successful softball season with a comical burro-ball match against Bradgate. Donkeys, supplied by a Fairfax firm, navigated runners around bases as cars circled the field and spectators roared with laughter. The novelty drew crowds despite a tame battle on the field.
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Rolfe
Bradgate
Fairfax, Neb
Palmer man George Helmer dies after illnes s
George Helmer fifty of Palmer died Sunday evening at seven thirty from a cerebral blood clot after being rushed to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge. He served Palmer as telephone manager, married Alma Tubbs of Rolfe, and lived in Rolfe before moving to Palmer sixteen years ago. Funeral held Tuesday in Palmer with interment in Clinton-Garfield Cemetery Rolfe. He leaves wife, three children, six sisters. Rolfe relatives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Helmer
Palmer
Lutheran
Fort Dodge
Helmer
Alma Tubbs
Rolfe
Clinton-Garfield Cemetery
Elmer Tubbs
A. C. Thomas
Elmer Barbour
F. J. Russell
Celebrated 92nd Birthday of Mrs Mary Seaman
The 92nd anniversary of Mrs. Mary Seaman's birth was celebrated at her home Sunday Sept 23 1934 in this city. Relatives gathered for a family reunion. Attendees included Miss Anna Seaman H J Turley and family Miss Mary Seaman of Rolfe and others from Rolfe Greenville Dickens Bradgate Ottosen Laurens and Plover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Seaman
Seaman
Rolfe
Anna Seaman
H. J. Turley
George Ham
A. A. Seaman
Ruth Valentine
Greenville
Ada Billings
Billings, Mont
Clell Seaman
Dickens
Leonard Seaman
Bradgate
Ray Seaman
Plover
Julius Phillips
Laurens
Fred Block
Ottosen
Library benefit tea features Faust by Fort Dodge pupils
A musical tea sponsored by the Music Department of the Woman's Club will be held at the school building Thursday Oct 11 at 2 30 p m Pupils of Miss Ursula Ryan of Fort Dodge will present the opera Faust The public is urged to be present.
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The
Woman’s Club
Ursula Ryan
Fort Dodge
Faust
Democrats to Gather at Pocahontas Club Meeting
The Young Democratic Club holds its regular meeting Friday evening at 8 30 at the court house in Pocahontas postponed from Sept 27 A prominent democrat J R Van Horn of Rockwell City will address the club All members and interested voters are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Democratic Club
Court House
Pocahontas
J. R. van Horn
Rockwell City
Methodist Church Services and Conference in Algona
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. T. S. Bassett lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 7:00 p.m. Worship at 7:45 p.m. Next Sunday the 10:00 a.m. schedule will hold. The Annual Conference is in session at Algona this week, accounting for the pastor's absence. All regular services on Sunday Oct 7 proceed as usual.
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Epworth League
Algona
Family visitors drop by for illness and hospitality
Lee Sanford from Ft. Dodge visited his ill father last Friday. Elwood Everson of Des Moines and Alma Alm of Ames stayed with Dr. G. A. Everson and family Saturday night and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Sanford
Ft. Dodge
Elwood Everson
Des Moines
Alma Alm
Ames
G. A. Everson
Corn Hog Checks to Be Distributed in Rolfe Today
Checks from corn hog allotment will be handed out today in Rolfe at the Rolfe State Bank office room for Des Moines Powhatan and Garfield townships. LeRoy Nelson treasurer of the Corn Hog Allotment Committee will oversee distribution with other committee members assisting. About 65000 will be paid to contract signers and county totals reach roughly 250000. The cash relief arrives before tax time and is welcomed by Pocahontas county observers praising the New Deal.
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Rolfe
Rolfe State Bank
Des Moines
Powhatan
Garfield
LeRoy Nelson
Sam
Pocahontas County
Oil truck damaged in Rolfe crash at crossing
Albert G. Sroufe driving from Standard Oil bulk station collided with a gas electric bus at a southeast Rolfe crossing. The truck overturned, gasoline spilled, and the rear end twisted. Sroufe sustained minor bruises. crossing visibility blamed. A prior oil truck crash near the same spot noted as open season for such incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert G.sroufe
Standard Oil Company
Rolfe
Stoufe
Albert
Oss
Graham
Senior Class Social Opens School Year at Rolfe High
The Rolfe High senior class and sponsor Mr. Anderson hosted the first social of the year, planning a roast earlier but staying at school due to weather. Sting and jokes provided entertainment as plans shifted to a social at the building. The Crowell Publishing Co. plans magazine sales at Rolfe High to raise funds for the music department, offering student scholarships and urging community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Anderson
Sting
R.H.S
Karp
The
Crowell Publishing Co
Woman’s Home Companion
United States
Rolfe High School
Rolfe High Colors Spark Student Reactions
A student identifies with Rolfe High colors old gold and red despite laughter from peers and embarrassment in class. Girls show favor, while the wearer feels loyalty to owner and the school. He aims to stay true, help others, and uphold the school's spirit as teachers watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HLS
Viber-8
Old Rolfe High
Surprise Birthday for Mrs Williams at Gilmore City
Mrs Anton Williams celebrated her 70th birthday with a 1 pm lunch for 26 elderly friends at the Peterson home near Gilmore City. An evening Bible class gathering of nearly 60 joined in the surprise, with talks, music, and a gift, followed by an ample fried chicken dinner and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Williams
J. P. Peterson
Gilmore City
Williams
Danish Baptist Church
Petersons
Peterson
Plc. Larsen
Christina McMahon
Los Angeles
Cal
Claudina Johnson
Rolfe
Larsens
Lena Dayton
Thomas ‘Maher
P. C. Larson
Esther McMahon
Mary
J. H. Pollock
Plover
Lind
GC. F. Hanson
C. F. Hanson
W. Ki. Campbell
Nis Behrendsen
A. P. Anderson
Humboldt County notices and social items brief
Tuesday Club met at Mrs. M. T. Blessing home with Mrs. J. R. McIntire leading a lesson on Iowa institutions. Warns readers to verify credentials from door‑to‑door salesmen for sewing machines and appliances. Humboldt Fair Association to host a two day benefit race meet October 3–4 with large horse field and daily ball games. James Fox and wife attended Miss Lillie Fitzgerald funeral in Gilmore City. Fitzgerald had been a frequent visitor to Mrs. Bessie Taylor’s home and was tended by nurse Miss Bessie Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy” Wiegert
Otto Christoffers
Palmers
Rolfe
M. T. Blessing
J. R. McIntire
Iowa
Humbolkit Fair Association
Fair Grounds
Humboldt
James Fox
Gilmore City
Lillie Fitzgerald
Miss Fitzgerald
Bessie Taylor
R. N
Also Mentioned on This Page
Masonic Anc Strye
Wiebe Jal
Masonic Las Ursday
Rolfe Woman’s Club
Li ‘ A Ternoon
D. M
Pastore
Presbyterian
An McIntire
D. M. T. Vewane Club
A. L. D. Club
Locke
Granock
Excelsior Society
Presbyterian Church
Schoo W Pom
Aus
Cruickshank—Engesser
DR. Palmer
Wair South Garfield
GEO
FEA
We Methodist Episcopal Church
T. S. Bassett
A. G. Sroufe
Rolfe School
Carl Vos
S. Spotvold
Spotvold Jr
Inez Archer
Algona High
Vos
R.h-S
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