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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1933
Page
3
A pine grove on the Whanel farm near Laurens housed a rare blue heron rookery, with 71 birds killed by armed visitors. Game wardens reportedly know who did it, but no punishment has been announced. The slaughter may end the rookery for good depending on spring.
At Park Hall Storm Lake on Monday Sept 25 Farm Bureau Service Co held its third annual meeting. Members elected officers and received a 10 percent dividend on gasoline and petroleum purchases plus a prorated reserve fund share. Music by Storm Lake neighborhood orchestra under Waldo E Scott. Vera K Scott and Cedar Township Quartet performed. Directors Roy E B Keir Chris Krothede re elected. new directors A A Currie Schaller and Nis Behrendsen Pocahontas county added. Pocahontas county farmers recently joined and six more set to qualify for this year’s distribution.
Local calendar lists meetings for Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Sorosis Club First Birthok Group Excelsior Society Garfield 4 H Rosary Society and several other groups from Sept 28 to Oct 10. Activities include luncheons tea birthdays sales and group gatherings at Presbyterian church social rooms and various homes.
The Road Hog is described as a dangerous street figure a ton and a half in weight who blocks traffic and nearly hits pedestrians. He prides himself as a big shot while using a big stick to threaten others, illustrating the need to remove the automobile to end his tactics.
President Henry Olson of Buena Vista College urged Christian Endeavorers to save civilization through youth. The former 14th District convention met in Rolfe with new district No 2 officers and county presidents installed. Special talks by Rev. Paul Shedd and others highlighted Persia culture and youth leadership.
Mrs. C. Paul Carlson gave a talk on Colombia at the Presbyterian Missionary Society gathering at Mrs. Minnie Jarvis home. She based her lecture on her brother’s missionary experiences aided by native crafts and birds images. Fifty members and guests attended with devotions led by Mrs. C. W. Siefkin and sewing for welfare projects.
Rolfe High Schools football team defeated Manson High 18 to 0 at Rolfe City Park. Key performers Brinkman Lokerse and Rickard led the attack while Rickard anchored the defense and Lokerse added rushing. Rolfe halted Manson's 20 game win streak with strong line play and timely interceptions.
The Rolfe Promotion Club reports its lightest attendance yet with officers acting in place of C. G. Jolliffe. The Budget Committee notes depleted funds and unpaid bills, while new officers J. C. Damborg and V. D. Hauck take positions.
A call to take a daily safe driving pledge urges readers to obey all traffic rules, deny car use to rule-breakers, show highway courtesy, support authorities, and mobilize public opinion to stop road slaughter. The message emphasizes immediate action and personal responsibility for life and property.
Iowa State College entomologists report the potato tuber moths have reached the eastern half of Iowa this year. They cause little commercial damage yet, feeding in leaf and stalk tunnels with eggs laid on tubers. Harvest promptly after digging to prevent egg deposition and storage rot.
Miss Geneva Tate and LeRoy Miller married during a Fort Dodge carnival sponsored by the Webster County Workmen's Association. Attendants were William Tate and Anita Miller. Guests included both families and many friends as art objects and other gifts were presented by local business men. Proceeds will fund shoes for county schoolchildren. Carnival ran from Thursday through the week’s end.
A Laurens Laurens meeting drew nearly 300 farmers from Pocahontas Buena Vista Clay and Valo Alto counties to hear Spike Evans discuss the corn hog program. He contrasted the Agricultural Adjustment Act with inflation and outlined the long term plan including rent on corn lands and price-boosting rewards. A resolution endorsing Secretary Henry A Wallace was drafted and adopted with attendees signing. Congressman Gilchrist urged wider publicity for Evans notes.
Humboldt county road worker Melvin Hansen was killed at a railway crossing west of Livermore while transporting 75 pounds of dynamite and caps for stump blasting. The dynamite and caps were in the car and pockets but did not explode. The incident occurred as an early west bound passenger train struck his coupe on Primary No. 169. Hansen resided with his sister near Bradgate.
The First Birthday Group of the Presbyterian Excelsior Society hosts a ten cent tea in the church parlors Friday September 29 at 3 00 p m. A quilt on display will have a winner announced. A program precedes a society business meeting and all women in the community are invited.
State Motor Vehicle Department figures show Sunday records the most fatalities among all days. Lew Wallace, superintendent, cites sight seeing and drivers ignoring safe handling, plus rushing home and impatience that disrupts traffic lanes as contributing factors to Sunday crashes.
Rolfe residents rush to Chicago as the World's Fair nears closing. About 150 locals visited the exposition this summer. Dr. and Mrs. L. M. Graham and family and several Rolfe families left for a week at the fair. Miss Berna Dine Barnes of Algona planned to join her mother in Chicago. Various other Rolfe and area residents headed to the Century of Progress for a weeklong visit.
Warren Casey Heathman of Plover wins the Rolfe Golf Club championship in a 36 hole final against Lawrence Quinsland of Rolfe. Quinsland chased Heathman to the 387th hole before dormie in the last holes of the regular match. Both players are described as young and strong golfers with Heathman’s woods giving him aDrive.
The Editor and Mrs. Bruce visited Rush Lake and praised progress since last year. Rip rap along shores, trimmed trees, a hilltop walk with rustic bridges, camp stores and tables aid campers. A dredge boat may deepen the lake and the dam could rise to improve fishing and safety. a graveled road now runs along the lake. The play spot near Mallard and Laurens is becoming a public attraction.
Mrs. Mary Seaman celebrated her 91st birthday with relatives at her West Elm street home. A longtime Des Moines township resident since childhood, she moved from New York State at 14 and later helped found the local road to Bradgate. She has seven children, 22 grandchildren, and 30 great grandchildren. Family members attending included Harry Seaman, Leonard Seaman and families, Fred Block, H J Turley and family, Reed Seaman family, and Vera and Mary Seaman.
Fire last Friday destroyed the old stock barn at the county farm. A cow hay and straw were consumed and damage spread to the nearby silo and dairy barn. Laurens Pocahontas and Fonda fire companies aided. The old structure will require immediate replacement sheds for cattle. The barn was partially insured with Pocahontas County Mutual.
A large crowd gathered at the Des Moines Township school for the fall carnival. About 150 people enjoyed a chicken supper and the evening dance with Frankie Cox and his orchestra. Games included bingo and bridge, plus a picture contest, fish pond, and novelty stand. A silent one act film featured high school students led by Miss Kivelyn Sennett with cast members Ray Boles et al. A girls quartet sang in a curtain-raiser skit.
No services next Sunday due to annual conference in session at Humboldt. Bishop Leete will preach and ordain a class of young men to the ministry. Dr Gratz will address a youth rally that evening. All regular church activities resume October 8 with thanks for cooperation during the year.
The county meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will convene at the Legion Hall in Palmer on Thursday October 5 at 2 30 p m Members are urged to attend as these gatherings are always interesting
Local residents visit Spencer for the fair and attend church events, with families like Nelsons DeWolfs Jolliffes and Sennetts seen in nearby towns. The Excelsior Society plans a 10 cent tea at the Presbyterian church on Friday afternoon. Rosary Society of St Margaret's elects officers and schedules a baked goods sale at Eikenberry store this Saturday.
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