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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1927
Page
5
The piece contrasts faith in business as the core issue with local figures like Rolfe and Davidson debating wealth and social status. It notes polling within daily business life and quotes Charley Gunderson on thriving finances versus past labor, implying unity depends on shared economic aims and rail lines.
The Pocahontas Parochial School won the county spelling bee held Friday afternoon in the Pocahontas school gym. Louis Schools of Heart School took first prize cash. Beneke of Pocahontas Public Schools won second with a silver cup. third place went to Beneta Cole of Have N Consolidated Schools. Louis Schools will represent Pocahontas County in the state contest in Des Moines Friday. A O H Letzeplandt of Rolfe led the event as words were read by officials and judges included Mrs. Ray, Supt. L. L. Fowler, and H. G. Doeringsfeld.
LAU members in Farm Bureau circles plan local purchase of spray materials. They state they can secure equal prices by buying in the county with collective orders and avoid middlemen expenses. Members are urged to send orders soon to allow Saturday grouping.
The A and C Club of Des Moines held an organization meeting Thursday noon at the club building with Miss Ivadell as leader. Elected officers include President Mark Vaughn Vice President Evelyn Secretary Margaret Johan Treasurer Jane Snook and News er Vivian Madsen. The Home Things project will be taken up soon by the club. Reporter.
Rolfe Auto Co introduces a dust proof refinishing room at the Fane Peter Johnson barn, offering pyroxylin finish used by Ford. Trained staff apply paint with air guns, colors matching Ford standard shades. Three car capacity, two day turnaround, Ford painting $25, other cars negotiable.
Rolfe Woman's Club plans History Week with events on April 19 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Mrs. C. E. Boyce's home featuring a radiocast from Iowa City Station SUI, followed by a covered dish breakfast at Mrs. J. C. Olerich's home and a 12:30 p.m. history program. A Summer Study Club for members only will start in late April at Mrs. Boyce's residence.
Frank H. Helsell, longtime district judge and Fort Dodge resident, died Friday April 8 after a yearlong illness from heart trouble at age 69. He served earlier as Illinois Central attorney and banker, with extensive ties to Pocahontas County. Survived by son Charles A. Helsell and four daughters including Mrs. D. G. LaGrange of Storm Lake, funeral held in Fort Dodge Monday.
At the Federation of Woman's Clubs meeting in Havelock on April 2 a poster contest was announced for fifth to eighth graders on lawfulness and anti alcohol or anti cigarette themes. Prizes of 3.00, 2.00 and 1.00 will be awarded with entries due by May 16 to Rolfe or Pocahontas and judged at the county WCTU convention in June. Winning posters proceed to the state convention for a further prize.
Rolfe High School music department directed by Miss Roggensack presents its second annual home program next Wednesday evening. Last year the county cup winner expects a strong showing from a large group of performers. A small admission of fifteen and twenty five cents will cover advertising and music costs. The program begins at eight oclock and includes solos, glee club numbers, quintets, and selections from La Traviata with Ramona Nelson and Sarabelle Quinsland at the piano.
The piece urges residents of Rolfe to join the unorganized community effort and pay dues through acts of loyalty charity and neighborliness. It argues cooperation with local agencies builds prosperity and moral standing, and highlights the value of contributing to community well being beyond formal memberships.
Dairying in Pocahontas County surpasses one million pounds of butterfat annually with about $500 000 yearly income. Holstein breeders held their first Laurens sale, and county dairymen run a 28-herd cow testing group with 402 cows. Average milk per week is 721 pounds and butterfat 26.2 pounds. several herds exceed thirty pounds per day, led by L E Ferguson and Fay Pirie among others.
Two Pocahontas county born lawmakers Charlton and Allen debated Senator Gilchrist proposed amendment to limit state senate representation to one from each county. The measure passed the house and senate twice and goes to voters. Both speakers defended rural vs urban interests and urged prudent political careers.
A witty note contrasts the likely revival of long hair with the hope that a twenty-five cent haircut will bring joy to the public, though barbers may feel differently. The remark hints at changing fashion and economic concerns among readers.
The county foresees a surge in hog and poultry production due to cheap corn and high hog prices. Farmers are advised not to expand livestock, while grain output should be reduced to meet needs. A local produce man expects 50,000 to 60,000 more eggs hatched this year amid many incubators and large hatcheries.
D M T school notes report numerous absences due to measles across first to eighth grades. Students engage in maps and booklets, with seventh and eighth graders tackling Africa and a county spelling contest. High school notes mention illness, Arlene Ham's recovery, exams, and plans for track hurdles and music contest preparation.
Ed Dunn of Mason City addressed a well attended Knights of Pythias hall meeting about cooperative marketing for farmers. R W Wilkin presided and Henry Toben introduced Dunn who outlined stock and non stock plans, urged formation of a local cooperative, and left a committee to study and advance the idea amid weather delays.
The W. H. L. Club of Des Moines township held a schoolhouse meeting on Monday April 11 to perfect the club organization for the year. Officers elected include President Sylvia Howe Vice-President Arlene Ham Secretary Edress Bruce Treasurer Mildred Nielsen and Reporter Dorothy Howe.
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