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Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1927

Page

5

Advertising Merchandising Elements Highlight Quality Display and News

The article discusses three key merchandising elements: cost quality for reliable sourcing, display and personal salesmanship, and advertising as integral to business. It asserts advertising is not separate from news but a vital service linking buyers with sellers, driving larger sales and lower production costs. The piece also notes church notices for NaIn Lutheran Church services and encourages subscription to The Arrow-NOW.

Fchant Adising Perpetuat

Pocahontas County Forms Protective Association Chapter

Over 400 residents join the Pocahontas County Protective Association promising a $100 reward for thieves. The group plans a meeting at the courthouse at 2 00 p m on Saturday April 30 to organize and elect officers as it targets 700 to 800 members countywide.

Pocahontas County

The Romance Hunters presented by Junior Class at R H S

The Junior Class of R H S under Miss Verna Nelson staged The Romance Hunters on Friday at the high school auditorium. The cast included Charlotte Walker as Amanda Armen and Mary McEwen as Margaret Berry with Frank Cornwell as Jim Harrison opposing Mary. The production drew laughs from Ivadell Cleal and Russell Ives and featured Lois Brinkman, Russell Smith, Lawrence Quinsland and others in a well received performance.

Verna Nelson Charlotte Walker Amanda Armen Margaret Berry Mary McEwen Jim Harrison Frank Cornwell Mary Enoch ‘Westervelt Aubrey Wilson Enoch Amanda Ivadell Cleal Nancy Reed Russell Ives Hew Bush Lois Brinkman Susan Russell Smith Clem Wicks Lawrence Quinsland Howard Vanter Villian Dorothy Bower Mrs. Berdan Adeline Sennett Kezia Helen Howe Liza Wave Roberts Warren Ives Altho Nelson

Weather Stirs Community As Spring Winds Through

The article recounts a period of variable spring weather with sun, rain, and a blizzard, noting Easter bonnet parades, field work, and the Des Moines river reaching a ten year high. It discusses crop prospects, praising soybeans and sudan grass for mixed hay and giving seeding guidance.

Des Moines Sudan Wilson Virginia

D M T School Notes Track, Arts and Attendance Report

The D M T school notes perfect attendance for six weeks across grades one through eight, lists absences due to measles and illness, and highlights class projects in nature study maps, garden booklets, and product maps of regions. It also covers a county music contest entry with multiple student performances and reports on the track team and seniors preparing a class play.

Kathleen George Hugh Edmiston Kathryn George Harold Howland Elva Faye Ham Harold Brown Lee Carlton Theoples Ripperger Robert Struthers Ruth Merritt Raphael Weishaar Evelyn Weishaar Doris Vaughn Virgil Vaughn Hasskell Boles Herbert Gerber Albert Howland Donald Carlton Laurens Milton Brown Stanley Kauffman Wm. Barbour Arlene Ham Ila Shaw Fearis Penn Boys Jolly Coppersmith Peters Girls’ Glee Club Aura Lee Old Melody Boys Greene Atie Peterson Elsa Cordes Virgil Thorson Maggie Butterfield Postillion Constance Meisenbach Dorothy Southwell High School

Barbara White Dies After Farmhouse Burns

Barbara White four years old died from burns suffered when an oil fire flared while her mother Mrs Perry White attempted to revive the flames during family washing on the farm northwest of Rolfe. Barbara died at Mercy Hospital Des Moines an hour after admission. funeral services were held today as the community expressed deep sympathy.

Barbara Perry White Mrs. White D. W. Trick Des Moines M. R. Fisher Rolfe

Byron G Allen Did Not Vote For Four Cent Gas Tax

The Daily Register misreported Byron G Allen as voting for the four cent gas tax in its April 12 issue. The April 11 House Journal shows he voted against the tax, with local frustration over tax increases and calls for reducing property taxes while preserving transportation funding. Byron seeks public clarification amid taxpayer anger.

The Daily Register of Des Moines Byron G. Allen House Journal Allen Byron Arrowman

Bad Weather Delays Oat Seeding Across Iowa

The Weather and Crop Bureau reports oat seeding is ten days or more late due to wet soils, with southeastern Iowa sowing the most oats. Winter wheat, rye, clovers, and grasses remain in good condition, while the wet spring contrasts with two prior arid seasons and necessitates extensive machinery and drainage to complete seeding promptly.

Des Moines Weather and Crop Bureau Iowa Department of Agriculture Iowa

Businessmen donate for athletic trophies at Poca hontas event

Local merchants and firms contribute to a silver cup award for winners at the Poca hontas County Track Meet to be held in Rolfe on Saturday April 30. Contributions come from Standard Oil, Rolfe Auto Co and many others as support for the school athletic program. N Aubrey Wilson, president of the R Club, expresses appreciation.

Pocahontas County Rolfe Earl Ferguson Standard Oil Co B. A. Peterson Rolfe Auto Co A. G. Hille Paulson & Wheeler Robt G. Hunter Rowlee Brothers M. W. Webb First National Bank J. R. McIntire A. V. Graeber F. O C. Thomas C. G. Jolliffe Cora Lighter Geo. R. Cook J. L. Moore J. White & Son R. W. Wilkin C. M. Patterson C. W. Watts Emmet Meech T. D. Jones F. J. Mikes A. M. DeVaul G. O. Hauck George Miller A. B. Symes Thompson Bros N. Aubrey Wilson

Drake Relays Set for Apr 29 30 in Des Moines

Des Moines reports the eighteenth Drake University Relay Carnival next Friday and Saturday features a headline two mile race with Filipo Osiff of the Haskell Indians facing Red Shimek of Marquette. Others include Red Frazier Kansas Speedy Yunn Iowa and about a dozen more stars. Knute Rockne hails the meet as a classic with three thousand athletes expected and advance ticket sales strong.

Des Moines Drake Shimek Osiff Notre Dame Red” Frazier Kansas Yunn Iowa Knute Rockne Rockne

Charles Fox of Canton Dies in Ohio at 38

James Fox traveled to Canton, Ohio, last month for a manager post at John Hancock Life Insurance. Charles Fox, veteran of World War II, died of heart failure in Canton and was returned to Minneapolis for burial. He grew up in Rolfe, worked at Globe clothing, and was a catcher for the Rolfe baseball team. He was survived by his wife and many relatives.

James Fox Minneapolis Charles Fox Canton Ohio Rolfe Charles Co. D 28Th Engineers France Sargeant Chas. E. Fox

Farm group meetings and a swine tour announced

Marshall Township Farm Bureau Unit meets at A B Larson home on Friday April 22. Home Furnishing Clubs leaders meet at Pocahontas courthouse on Tuesday April 26 at 10:00 a m. Garfield Township Farm Bureau Unit at G Brandhay home Thursday evening April 28. Boys Club meetings in Rolfe Laurens Fonda April 27 28 29. Dover Township Farm Bureau Unit at Ernest Calkins home Thursday April 28. Swine Management Tour to Fort Dodge serum plant today Thursday April 21.

Marshall Township A. B. Larson Court House Pocahontas Garfield Township G. Brandhay Rolfe Laurens Fonda Dover Township Ernest Calkins Fort Dodge

Gilchrist Sparks Senate Clash Over Gas Tax Fight

Senator Fred Gilchrist of Pocahontas County led the opposition as the Iowa Senate debated a three cent gas tax, clashing with Lieutenant Governor and President Kimball. The dispute delayed adjournment, with questions of legality and possible court action looming.

F. GC. Gilchrist Pocahontas County Altho State Bankers’ Association Senate House Gilchrist State House Des Moines State Senate Kimball Assembly Pocahontas Fred Gilchrist

Girls Club Work Expands Across County

The Home Furnishing Club program draws nearly every county community into its work. Topics include Pictures for the Home, Artistic Windows, Color and Design, and Health. Applicants are urged to contact the county agent to start new clubs by April 26 with no cost involved. Mrs. Edth Barker will assist at the courthouse on that date.

Edth Barker

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