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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
5
Volunteers canvassed rural and town areas seeking subscriptions to a nationwide loan effort. Farm families proudly backed the drive with cheerful pledges, bolstering Pocahontas county’s status while banks coordinate ongoing subscription access through the month.
A community bond sale lists numerous local buyers and amounts from First National Bank five thousand dollars to smaller contributions. The notice urges banks' participation by May 4 and promises further sale details in The Arrow.
A wartime speaker, O Connor, known for his British army experiences from Marne to Somme, is slated to appear April 22 under Women s Ink auspices. Proceeds support Third Liberty loan efforts and auditorium needs. Admission funds the scenery and women volunteers fund the event.
Presbyterian Church notes announce new time schedule for Sunday services Bible School and Men’s Bible Class at 11:35 A.M. a second preaching service at 8:00 P.M. Weekday prayer and study hour Thursday 8:00 P.M. Missionary society event hosted by Mrs J H Brinkman. Session gathering next Sunday 10:00 A.M. for new members. Every Member Canvass set for Sunday afternoon April 28.
Free Methodist Church announces prayer meeting Wednesday evening at eight o clock and preaching Sunday morning at eleven with the subject The Gospel as God Presents it Evening services follow at eight Miss Taylor leads the music Hearst described as a candidate for governor of New York against Whitese references to politics are noted with prayer.
The Methodiat Episcopal Church reports a Sunday school Easter mission offering of 196.67, the largest in its history, with 213 total attendees. The Live Wires collection reached 70, and an Epworth League attendance contest between boys and girls begins Sunday night.
The Senior Class Play The Alter of Riches will be presented in the high school auditorium tomorrow evening. The class has labored faithfully on a clever story about high finance and promises entertaining, well delivered performances from members with a history of declamatory and debating honors.
The Red Cross notes daytime hours on Mondays Wednesdays afternoons and all day Tuesdays Thursdays with Friday afternoon openings. Volunteers knit socks and bags from bright scraps for patients and layettes for French and Belgian relief. Used blankets in good condition are welcome for hospital use. An April sock shipment is hoped to surpass previous records. A recent equipment gift for one patient included six sheets four draw sheets two aprons four pillow cases three pajama sets four hospital bed shirts one convalescent gown four pairs of socks two bed socks two bath towels four face towels three wash cloths one pair slippers one hot water bag cover one ice bag cover six handkerchiefs.
Local authorities urge residents to plant patriotic war gardens and enforce ordinances against chickens roaming at large. The council promises strict action to protect gardens and neighbors, with the city marshal directed to enforce the law without fear or favor. Those with free hens risk fines and penalties.
A coal dealer laments government regulation as consumers will endure heavy red tape to buy coal this spring and next winter. The critic warns fines up to 6000 dollars and two years in prison for exceeding allotments while recalling the freedom of past delivery practices.
Special elections were held at Pro-R iver and Mallard last Monday to grant extensions to Rolfe Light & Power Co. The measure would authorize a twenty year term for the lighting franchises at both locations and set plans to install a new lighting system.
Town council adopts War Garden resolution urging owners to list vacant plots for public use to grow food in 1918. Citizens without gardens encouraged to apply via mayor. pastors to read notice in churches on April 7 1918.
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