Florida trip by special train from Chicago to Birmingham and Montgomery
A Chicago party travels by Illinois Central special train through Kentucky and Alabama to Florida. The journey includes a Birmingham banquet and a view of city growth, with officials from Gray Eagle and Minnesota joining as headquarters. The trip notes mixed opinions of southern states, ending with a Montgomery breakfast at the Cromtons' home.
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Sunshine
Florida
Chicago
Illinois Central
Iinois Central
Seminole Limited
Gray
Louisville & Nashville
Birmingham
Central
Western Farmer
Portland
Oregon
Mr. Smith
South
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Alleghaney Mountains
Civic Club
America
New York
Cincinnatti
Seattle
Pittsburgh
Will Wilke
Gray Eagle
Minnesota
Geo. Schlosser
Wessington Springs
South Dakota
H. C. Hotaling
Mapleton
Montgomery
Dixie
Confederacy
Jeff Davis
Fred Cromton
Woman's Club Play The Hoodoo at High School
The Woman's Club will present The Hoodoo at the high school auditorium on Thursday evening April 21. Proceeds go to the playground equipment fund. An effort is urged to attract a large audience to support the cause and aid the children.
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High School
The Lee-Marty Wedding House Party Scene 1912
A 1912 setting at Mrs Perrington-Shine’s country home near Philadelphia features a house party for the Lee-Marty nuptials. Cast includes Billy Jackson and plural Spiggots among many titled and unnamed guests, with Mrs Perrington-Shine hosting and Mamma’s directives shaping events during the celebration.
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Sptember
Anniversary Celebrated for Mr and Mrs Ives
Seventy five to eighty friends gathered at a home south west of Rolfe to mark the thirty year marriage of Mr. and Mrs. M N Ives. Rev J P Lester presented a silver and pearl gift and guests shared a large cafeteria style lunch.
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M. N. Ives
Rolfe
Mrs. Ives
Frank Watson
Algona
Harold Sorenson
Charles City
Change in City Delivery Improves Mail Service
A new city delivery schedule began last Saturday, with the carrier now posting deliveries after morning and afternoon mails. The change aims to increase adoption by letting residents receive mail hot off the bat, arriving before the boss returns home for dinner.
Presbyteries Gather at Fort Dodge for April Meeting
The Roll church hosts the Presbytery of the region on Tuesday and Wednesday April 19–20 with a Sunday school institute Tuesday afternoon. Delegates from twelve counties attend. Meals are provided for delegates and the public. Rev F Higbee of Boone preaches Wednesday night. Choir opens the Eastantata service Tuesday night.
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Roll
Fort Dodge
F. Higbee
Boone
Pple
Rolfe
Reverend Lester Leaves for Knoxville Mission
The text notes Rev. J. P. Lester departed Mary in the morning for Knoxville. It mentions a state institution closed and references a Des Moines Presbytery gathering at the site.
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J. P. Lester
Mary
Knoxville
Des Moines
Junior Class Play at Rolfe High Impresses
Rolfe High School juniors staged A Corner of the Campus last Friday evening in the auditorium. Miss Leona Putney earned high praise for guiding the cast and Elizabeth King led as Ruth Day with strong support from Avis Wotapek, Marjorie Glascock, Lucile Green, Loreta Hansen, and others. The production drew a fair audience and left many praising the effort and looking forward to next year’s Senior Class play.
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Rolfe High School
Rolfe
Leona Putney
Elizabeth King
Ruth Day
Avis Wotapek
Ann Short
Marjorie
Minnie Kober
Special Eastern Stars meeting April 22
The Eastern Stars announce a special meeting Friday afternoon at 2:00 pm with instructor Mrs Aldrich. An evening session at 8:00 pm features initiation and banquet. Members are urged to attend both sessions.
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Eastern Stars
Aldrich
Order
Margaret Green to lead C. E. meeting Sunday night
Notes announce Margaret Green will head the C. E. gathering next Sunday with special music. The flower committee requests plant and flower loans, arranged by Charlotte Cummins, to boost Sunday services. Mrs Grace Marchant and baby thank helpers during their hour of need.
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Margaret Green
C. E
Charlotte Cummins
Grace Marchant
Baby
Pythian Sisters Carnival Set for Rolfe Hall
The Pythian Sisters of Rolfe announce a carnival at the K of P hall Tuesday evening April 26 starting 7 30. Admission is ten cents and the event features eats games sideshows clowns and dancing with proceeds for the committee and public invited to attend with friends and family.
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Pythian Sisters of
Rolfe
K. of P. Hall
Successful house warming by Knights of Pythias
The Knights of Pythias held a well attended re dedication at their renovated hall on Tuesday evening. Laurens orchestra provided four pieces while the Pythian Sisters sold sandwiches and coffee. The event proved the hall will host social functions and serve as a lodge room. They announced a circus for next Tuesday night.
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Knights of Pythias
Laurens Orchestra
Pythian Sisters
Program listings tease Tarzan serials and stage films
The notice promotes Episode No 2 of The Son of Tarzan with showings Friday April 15 and ongoing reels through Monday April 20. It highlights Allison in The Walk-Offs on April 16 and Farnum in Heart Strings, praising it as Farnum’s best and urging family attendance. Additional features include The Right of Way with Berty Lytell on April 19 20 and The Luck of the Irish on April 20 along with Episode No 3 of The Son of Tarzan and Camille Myers in The Mad Marriage.
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Wm. Farnum
Farnum
Tarzan
Camille Myers
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