Rolfe Local Items Report on Town and County News
Rolfe items recount Streeter’s return to Sioux Rapids from his daughter’s home, hospital moves for Mrs. Thatcher, and the Speers family planning a Cedar Falls move. Local notices include a K of P dance, Red Arrow film ads, plant sale announcements, and business travels to Des Moines and Sioux Rapids. Senator Henderson’s 90th birthday is noted with thanks to well-wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streeter
Sioux Rapids
Russel Potter
C. J. Speers
Laurens
Thru College
Cedar Falls
K. of P
Heathman Orchestra
Plover
J. T. Grant
Rolfe
Robt. Klein Jr
Montana
M. E. Church
Warship Visit Sparks Diplomatic Friction in Japan
An American warship with an admiral aboard called at a Japanese port. Japanese papers ignored the admiral, a discourteous act seen as widening tensions between the two nations. The piece condemns Japan despite polite rhetoric. It also comments on envy and the Russian revolution's status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Ed Schnug Visits. Lansing Trip and Club Meeting
Ed Schnug visits at his daughter's home in Storm Lake while Ed Cart returns from Waterloo to tend business. T. D. Jones and Jas. Fox travel to Lansing Michigan for Star automobiles, then come back Tuesday. The Tuesday club meets at Mrs. Marion Bruce. a large luncheon is served and the Little Theatre Party performs a Beauty Parlor skit by members D. C. McCray, J. T. Grant, C. B. Bowen, and Ben Green. Members expect chautauqua engagements and spend the afternoon on fancy work and social chat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Bruce
E. L. Hollis
D. C. McCray
J.T. Grant
C. B. Bowen
Ben Green
Fancy house dresses and draperies in new patterns
A local shop promotes fancy cretonnes for house dresses and draperies including Paisley silk crepe de chine. It highlights Tustan Nets curtains, Henderson corsets, rats, Tron Clad hosiery, and silk hose for women and children with a promise of fit, style and repeat purchases.
Kite Tournament Saturday Promises Fun for All
The community kite event starts at 2 00 PM with races, strong pullers and high flyers. Kites may enter multiple events and will be judged for decoration in flight. Prizes include cash, trade, and tickets from local merchants. a bird list date section follows with multiple observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauck & Co
Obrecht
H. F. Peterson
H. I. Peterson
Petersons
Petersons’ Clothes Shop
Wm. Obrecht
C. M. Patterson
City Meat
South Side Cafe
Crystal Cafe
Rolfe High School News Highlights And Events
Miss Day leads senior training girls on country school inspections. Miss Marcum reads The Monkey's Paw to 12th graders while juniors finish Same and Lilies by Ruskin. Bird house contest entries photographed. six weeks exams last two days. Musical comedy set for April 27 and drama The Dream That Came True planned soon. Domestic science girls sew dresses under Miss Day. Psychology class hosts lively debates. Grade news notes several visitors to lower grades and six weeks attendance commendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Day
Lee Holt
Elizabeth Ferguson
Billy Goin
Peoria
Donald Eikenberry
Theron Gracher
Marlin’ Maassen
Marcella Cornwell
Helen Kennedy
Grace McEwen
Jean Potlock
L. W. Kennedy
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Pocahontas
I. C. Thatcher
Pocahontas County
Storm Lake
Cherokee
Henderson
Fairore
Arrow
B. G. Boos
West Bend
Arthur Peterson
Des Moines
Mr. Peterson
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
M. BS. Church
Palace
J. M. Smith
W. R. Rogers
Victor Shimon
N. A. Lind
Bessie Stangland
C. F. Davenport
Red, Arrow Service Co
T. D. Jones
Lily Rogers
Gilmore City
A. V. Graeber
M. Merrill
Fort Dodge
Ambrose Olmsted
P. J. Shaw
A. K. Cleveland
Humboldt
H. S. Cleveland
Spencer
Boone
G. W. Henderson
Cora E. Lighter
Rolfe, Iowa
F. C. Thomas
Kermit Lighter
Margaret Pollock
Cat Bird
Wm. Campbell
H. Claus
Sand Piper
Vesper Sparrow
Miss Dora Barker
Cow Bird
C. Truelson
Phoebe
Tree Swallow
Sparrow Hawk
Scenic Theatre
Rolfa
Rolfe High School News
Mary B. Wilson
P. A. McCray
H. H. Grove
Jas. Bruce
Mary Wilson
Hoover Vacuum Cleaner
Herrick
Edison Amberola
Davenport
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