Rolfe Iowa Pool Hall Licensing Sparks Local Debate
The Rolfe city council passed an ordinance regulating pool halls including hours of operation and licensing. The measure bans soft drink sales with pool tables and threatens license revocation for violations. Supporters say supervision limits violations while opponents call the rule harsh and unlikely to endure.
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Rolfe
Iowa
Anti-Saloon League
anti-Volsteads
Volstead
Rolfe Council
Dramatic Stage Revival Presents Civil War Saga
A community theatre delivered a sweeping Civil War era drama set in Virginia with Mrs. F J Nacke and Miss Lorraine Dawson as key performers. Morris Webb as Beverly Montgomery and Mrs. T D Jones led strong supporting roles while Uncle Billy and Mammy Dinah added depth. Ralph Francis and John Damborg portrayed the villains, and the cast received praise for staging and musical interludes earning about $182 for a piano fund.
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Virginia
F. J. Nacke
Montgomery
Ann. Wiley
Morris
Webb
Edith Sherman
Mve
Beverly’ Montgomery
Lorraine’ Dawson
Betty
Fairfax
Sally Ann
Laura
Lee
Martha
Susan
Jane
Lillian Kellner
Frank Fitzgerald
Mary McIntire
John Merival Morton
Sally Ann Fairfax
George Washingto - ‘Johnson
Bailey
Francis
Beverly Montgomery
John Damborg
Mr. Francis
St. Petersburg
Madge Young
Miss ‘Virginia
Henry C.wiegman
C.ross Wilson
Melissy
T. R. Campbell
J.P. Lester
L. 8. Sargeant
Everett Moon
Sterling Ritchey
Gordon Siefkin
Presbyterians In Program Of Music And Readings
The Rolfe Golf Club board elected officers and approved membership actions and finances. New associates include Kermit Symes I. C. Smith and Miss Geraldine Cleaver. nonresident members listed. Grounds and greens work planned with a caretaker and cost-cutting measures proposed. A woman’s auxiliary and increased facilities for sand greens noted. The Presbyterian church plans an Easter program with choir and soloists. Rev. J A Kettle offered an Educational Development post with a 2750 annual salary and potential eastern assignment.
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Rolfe Golf Club
Marion Bruce
James Bruce
E. 8. Colebaugh
Geo. C. Hauck
J. B. Kent
Greens
E. L. Hollis
C. W. Siefkin
Z. T. Carroll
T.D. Jones
C. J. White
Alfred Gadd
F. J Nacke
Kermit Symes
I. C. Smith
Geraldine Cleaver
Harry Keller
R. E. Stamper
L. R. Sidmore
Dr. R. GC. Herrick
J. L. Hunter
Gilmore City
Ireton Ledger
J. A. Kettle
Methodist Church
M. E. Church
United States
Rev. Kettle
Kettle
East
Cleveland
Ohio
Carlyle, Penna
Kettles
D M T Girls Glee Club Meets at Howe Home
The D M T Girls Glee Club met at the J D Howe home on Saturday afternoon April 1 hosted by Misses Marjorie Howe and Ruth Peterson. The event included a short program and games followed by a hearty luncheon. Members departed eager for the next meeting and reflection on the value of steady effort.
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D. M. T. Girls’ Glee Club
J. D. Howe
Marjorie Howe
Ruth Peterson
Postmaster in the Making For Rolfe Examination Day
Last Saturday candidates for Rolfe post office sat exams in Humboldt and Mallard. Humboldt group includes Amy Ireland Geo R Cook Earl Ferguson J H Wilson George Fred Smith Omar B Fuller Jr and Leon Harris. Mallard’s tester was George P Seifert. Top three will be considered. the field appears strong with most candidates Republicans.
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Rolfe
Humboldt
Mallard
Humboldt Bunch
Amy Ireland
Geo. R. Cook
Earl Ferguson
J. H. Wilson
George Fred Smith
Omar B. Fuller Jr
Leon Harris
George P. Seifert
Rolfer
Pythian Sisters Benefit Dance and Play April 24
The Pythians transfer the April 24 benefit event to the Pythian Sisters. An open evening with ticket solicitation will invite attendance to support initiation demonstrations and cover expenses. Sheldon lodge endorsement accompanies this effort.
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Pythians
Pythian Sisters
Sheldon
Pythian
Obituary of Mrs Henry Jarvis and Pioneer Legacy
Mary Tilley Jarvis, born June 19 1839 in England, died April 10 1922 at age 82. She married Henry Jarvis in 1858 and helped settle Pocahontas county Iowa, later living with daughter Anna Vaughn in Rolfe. Funeral at M E church, Clinton cemetery burial. William Forsythe recoveries after appendectomy in Sioux City.
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Mary Tilley
Matthew Tilley
Sarah Pyther
Somersetshire
England
Ellen Hayward
Henry Tilley
Edward Tilley
Kimberly
Idaho
Henry Jarvis
Jarvis
Pocahontas County
Des Moines
Washington
Rolfe
Iowa
Methodist Episcopal ‘Church
América
Dyersville
M. EB
J. P. Lester
Presbyterian Church
Clinton Cemetery
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Mhis Bank
First National Bank Rolfe
Lowa
Presbyterians
Pture
Dorothy Green
B. L. Robbins
Living Among the Dead
Ruth Webb
Marjorie Glascock
Golf Club
William Forsythe
Sioux City
Rolefe
Canto Rates
I B KE Int
Robert
Bruce James See Ruch Ani McEwen Joseph Mechwwen
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