Community club and church events listed for late September to November
The notice outlines various local gatherings and meetings including a Sorosis club dinner at Wiegman's home on Sept 29, a ranch meeting with Mrs. W. Pire, parish events at Mrs. Earl Chambers and St. Mark's church, plus multiple club sessions. Activities span Oct 3 to Nov 9 with bridge evenings, sewing and home furnishings talks, a play, and fundraising suppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club Airc
Wiegman
Jay
W. Pire
Turner Emphasizes Taxes as Major Campaign Issue
Governor Dan W. Turner addressed the Iowa Volunteer Firemen at Chariton detailing yearlong tax savings in 1932. He cited reduced ratings by the rate board of control and the state highway commission, plus lower education appropriations, arguing the taxes are already down and relief is coming.
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Chariton
Dan W. Turner
Iowa
Turner
Rate Board of Control
Forty-fourth General Assembly
State Highway Commission
State Board of Education
Shoe care tips promise longer shoe life
A reader note from Catherine T. Cranor of the Home Economics Division at Iowa State College advises varnishing shoe soles to reduce wear. She suggests applying one to three coats, using shoe trees, drying shoes after wet use, keeping them dry, and regular polishing to extend life and aid comfort.
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Hutt
Katherine T. Cranor
Home Calomics Division
Iowa State Lege
Miss Tanor
Taxpayer Meeting in Pocahontas Pushes for Tax Reduction
A large Pocahontas gathering followed two prior meetings in Lincoln township and the county’s northwest, aiming to consolidate and press for lower taxes. Speakers including H F Toben and Marion Bruce urged legislative action to cut the tax bill, with plans for a county resolutions committee and a second meeting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Court House
Lincoln Township
H. F. Toben
Walter Peterson
Colfax
Toben
Nis Behrendsen
Garfield Township
Behrendsen
Marion Bruce
F. K. Hawley
Laurens
Hawley
Sioux City
Iowa pork output steady with fewer sows and bigger litters
Iowa farmers maintain pork production with about half a million fewer sows than ten years ago while increasing pigs weaned per litter by 31 percent. In 1922 an average of 4.6 pigs per sow rose to 6 in 1931, credited to sanitation, better breeding, and improved management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa State College
R. K. Bliss
Missouri
Dr. Bliss
United States
Automobile history note on cranks and steering
A historical remark explains that while crank devices disappeared from engines long ago, manufacturers did not gain control over who handles the steering wheel, implying unresolved influence over driver operation.
Second Meeting of Rolfe Dinner Club Held
The Rolfe Dinner Club held its second meeting in Central States Electric Co display rooms last Thursday noon under Dr C W Siefkin. Marion Bruce was chosen as next chairman and formed a committee with M W Webb Valentine Hauck Kermit Symes C G Jolliffe and J C Damborg to investigate trade extension plans. The group set Oct 6 as the next meeting date and discussed naming the club. Attendance prize went to Mrs Cora Lighter Ivey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Central States Electric Co
C. W. Siefkin
Riches Cafe
Marion Bruce
M. W. Webb
Valentine Hauck
Kermit Symes
C. G. Jolliffe
J. C. Damborg
Cora Lighter Ivey
J. R. McIntire
Bruce
T. D. Jones
L. J. Holt
G. S. Shriner
B. A. Peterson
C. B. Bowen
Cattle Congress slated for Oct in Waterloo
Iowa hosts the national dairy events after the National Dairy Exposition was abandoned. The Waterloo Cattle Congress Oct 3-9 will include the Jersey Show, Jersey Holstein and Brown Swiss futurities, 4-H dairy contests, and college judging. Over 1,000 cattle expected. State 4-H Show also held. National broadcasts from 11 30 to 12 30 with 48 stations. Belgian Horse Show Poultry Congress and Waterfowl Exposition join the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Waterloo
Dairy Cattle Congress
National Broadcasting Company
Rosary Society Schedules Annual Chicken Dinner
The Rosary Society of St. Margaret's Catholic church will serve its annual chicken dinner in the church basement on Thursday evening October 6 starting at 5 30 p m Prices are twenty and thirty five cents Menu includes chicken potatoes home baked beans salad rolls pie gravy pickles coffee
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the Rosary Society of
St. Margaret's Catholic Church
Garfield Players Present Back Home Again in Ware
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Entertainers stage Back Home Again at the consolidated school in Ware Friday at eight. The young cast, many Rolfe high school graduates, have staged the play several times and are praised as splendid entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Township Farm Bureau
Consolidated School
Ware
Rolfe High School
Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule and Conference Absence
Rev T Basset officiates at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Sunday School at 10:00 morning worship at 11:00 and Epworth League at 7:00 followed by Evening Worship at 8:00. Next Sunday promotes classes in new rooms with new teachers. Epworth League shifts to 6:45 pm. no public worship next Sunday due to the pastor attending the Sioux City conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Church School
Sioux City
Man Tries to Look Younger as Age Advances
A humorous note reflects on aging as men reach for youth, noting the persistent urge to appear younger even as years pass. It captures a common sentiment about aging and self-image with a light, observant tone.
Rolfe’s Oldest Citizen Mary Seaman Celebrates 90th
Relatives honor Mary Seaman in Rolfe as she marks her ninetieth birthday. Born in Scripted journey from Whiteside County Illinois to Pocahontas County in 1866. She raised five sons and five daughters, 22 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Family members gathered for a surprise dinner to celebrate.
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Mary Seaman
Rolfe
Seaman
Pocahontas County
John A.heald
Whiteside County
Illinois
Des Moines
Ham Bridge
Des Moines River
Harry Seaman
Leonard Seaman
Bradgate
Turley
Hauck Home Burglarized in Rolfe Basement Break-in
Thieves entered the Hauck family basement by tearing the screen door hook and unlocked inner door. Four to five dozen cans of canned goods vanished and a spare wheel tire rig were taken from the garage. Mrs Hauck found the pantry shelf cleared of beets tomatoes beans and jam as well as grape juice bottles.
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W. D. Hauck
Rolfe
Farmers Holiday Meeting Calls For Fair Farm Prices
The Farmers' Holiday Association of Palo Alto county asks all interested in farm production costs and tax relief to attend a meeting at the Emmetsburg court house on Friday evening September 30. A capable speaker is promised.
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Farmers’ Holiday Association of
Palo Alto County
Court House
Emmetsburg
The Flyer Train Time Changes at Rolfe Postoffice
The C and N W eastbound Flyer departs now at 6 10 p m instead of 6 34. Mail closes 6 04. Parcel post rates change October 1 with small and short hauls up and large and long hauls down slightly.
Presbyterian Church Notes Highlight Fort Dodge Presbytery
Rev. C. Paul Carlson notes a well attended Fort Dodge Presbytery meeting in Rolfe. The Excelsior Society was praised for entertainment and Promotion Rally Day drew good turnout. A faith message from MacArthur invites steadfast trust and vision.
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Presbyterian Church Notes
C. Paul Carlson
Presbytery
Fort Dodge
Rolfe
Excelsior Society
Columbus
Abraham
Moses
MacArthur
Prisons Remain Crowded Despite High Parole Rates
Despite a surge in paroles smaller facilities and crowds persist in prisons. Officials cite policy limits and intake pressures as factors keeping inmate numbers high while community safety concerns shape release decisions.
Fort Dodge Presbytery Meeting In Rolfe Held Two Days
The Fort Dodge Presbytery met in Rolfe for two days with over thirty elders and ministers in attendance. Elder E B Wilson of Jefferson urged preachers to be economical assets to their communities and to boost spiritual life to raise land values. Rev Curtis H Page Gruver elected moderator for the coming year.
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Fort Dodge
Rolfe
E. B. Wilson
Jefferson
Wilson
Presbytery
Highland Park Presbyterian Church
Des Moines
Curtis H. Page
Gruver
Methodist Social Gatherings Bring Joy and Melon Feasts
Two social events hosted by Methodist groups wrapped in fellowship. Mrs. Ivey’s gathering featured readings by Mrs. Vaughn and a lunch of peaches and cream. Epworth League youths at Mishler home enjoyed games, a watermelon feast, and a playful punching bag contest with several skinned knuckles reported.
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George Ivey
T. S. Bassett
Lois Brinkman
Ivey
Ernest Vaughn
H. D. Brinkman
Lonnie Mishler
Epworth Eaguers
Mishler
Rolfe
Lonnie
Sam Zickefoose
B. Ff. Mishler
Rev. T. S. Bassett
Chicago producers honor Laurens youth with gold for Baby Beef work
Wilson Bolen of Laurens received a gold medal from the Chicago Producer's Livestock Commission Association for outstanding Baby Beef Club work in Pocahontas county. He produced a 1150 pound Hereford calf sold at the Spencer fair last week. Vinton Howie of Fonda won the Lamb Club award after moving from grade sheep to registered Hampshires and competing at the Fonda show. Elwood Olerich of Rolfe earned the Swine Club award, noted as a master breeder of Poland China hogs with a large litter this year.
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Chicago Producer's Livestock Commission Association
Wilson Bolen
Laurens
Pocahontas County
Wilson
Spencer Fair
Lamb Club
Vinton Howie
Fonda
Vinton
Hampshires
Elwood Olerich
Rolfe
H. F. Olerich
Olerich
Poland
Towa
Elwood
Trinity Lutheran Church Services and Catechism Class
The Trinity Lutheran Church led by Rev J O Wangberg announces Sunday morning worship at 10 45 a m with Holy Communion in Norwegian next Sunday and morning and evening services. Catechism class meets Saturday Oct 1 at 2 00 p m and benevolence offering will be received.
D M T Carnival Promises Fun and Prizes Friday
The D M T school hosts a 7:30 pm carnival on Friday September 30 with booths games Bingo fortune telling a beauty parlor and fish pond. Prizes include hogs turkeys groceries and items donated by local businesses in Rolfe. A one act play The Wrong Baby will be staged by the high school students and the High School Orchestra will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. T. School
Rolfe
Webb’s Drug Store
Farmer’s Union Service Station
Ritz Theatre
Phillips Petroleum Co
Sime’s
Geo. O. Hauck & Co
Dahl’s
Shriner
Moore’s
Eccles’ Sheet Metal
Watts
Wishmore
B. &. B. Dairy
Symes’ Hardware
Jack’s
Graves
Butler
Miller’s Pool Hall
Petersons’ Clothes
Rolfe Auto Co
Cora Lighter’s
Home Furnishing Workers Begin Course Led by Nora Workman
Thirteen leaders from Garfield Clinton Des Moines and Powhatan townships attended the first Home Furnishing Project lesson held at the Pollock home. They learned chair cane work and plan to teach others in their communities before the second lesson on refinishing furniture. Participants should bring cloth a water pan old scissors nut pick ice pick awl apron newspaper and a sharp knife. wash dresses are advised. The class meets at the Presbyterian church parlors in Plover on Friday December 2.
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Nora Workman
Grant Pollock
Garfield
Clinton
Des Moines
Powhatan
Presbyterian Church
Plover
Fourth Year Home Furnishing follow-up meeting
The first follow-up meeting in the Fourth Year Home Furnishing course will be held at Miss Zelda Snyder's home on Wednesday Oct 6 at 1 30 p m Mrs George Schonberger Jr and Miss Snyder will present the lesson on chair caning Women of the community who have been members of the class or others interested are invited to attend please bring heavy cardboard colors a blunt needle and a tape or darning needle
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Central States Display Room
Rogary Society of
St. Maret's Church
Zelda Snyder
George Schonberger Jr
Miss Snyder
Hoover Meeting in Des Moines Tuesday Oct 4
Admission to the Hoover meeting in Des Moines Tuesday October 4 will be by tickets issued through Republican county chairmen. Interested attendees should apply for tickets via chairman Randall Melson or the local committeeman.
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Des Moines
Herbert Hoover
Randall Melson
Nain Lutheran Church Sets Danish English Services Schedule
Rev. L H Kjoller announces Sunday School at 10:00 a m and evening service on the first and third Sundays. Mission meetings run Sept 30 to Oct 2 with Rev Pederson of Ringsted and Rev Nielsen of Cedar Falls leading. Danish and English services alternate with Danish focus on Friday and Saturday. Community invited.
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Y. M. C. Bridge Cb
Denzil Johnson
Uesday
A. L. D. Club
E. S. Colebaugh
M. D. Anderson
Trisday
D. M. Timor
Rosary Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bassett, Paster
Hauck
Rolfe Postoffice News
Christian Endeavor
Fort Dodge Presbytery
Methodists
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. O. Wangberg
D. M. T. Carnival
Hoover
Nain Lutheran
L. H. Kjoller
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