Upcoming Local Events Across Pocahontas and Rolfe Areas
A sequence of community gatherings spans April and May including Farm Bureau unit meetings at Christensen home and town venues, Pythian Sisters at Mrs. J. R. Meek’s, Lutheran Ladies Aid at Mrs. Ole Ryen’s, and Des Moines Township Senior Class Play. Also scheduled are bridge clubs, protective association at the courthouse, Rolfe Municipal Band rehearsals, Women’s Club activities, Junior Senior Banquet, Mothers Day events, County Track Meet in Pocahontas, and R H S senior plays at the school auditorium.
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Township Farm Bureau
B. Christensen
Lay
Pythian Sisters
Ngton
J. R
Lity Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Ole Ryen
Priemere Bridge
Marion
Art House
Pocahontas
Pothontas County Protective Associaion
Court House
Rolfe High School
Home Rule and Local Self Expression Urged by President
In urging community self government, President Coolidge defended states rights while urging local participation. He argued home rule requires active citizen involvement to own and boost their own community, encompassing loyalty, cooperation, and local business support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roolidge
14 Percent Decrease in Pocahontas Hog Crop
Twenty hog farmers in Pocahontas county owned 4384 broad sows in 1927 but now have 372 remaining, a decline over 14 percent. April weather hindered saving young pigs. A questionnaire to county agents in Iowa estimated an 8 percent drop in fall pigs. Every man spends time on committee work.
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Pocahontas County
Towa
Card of Thanks for Oscar N. Cook families
We thank all who assisted during our father Oscar N. Cook illness and after his death. Expressions of sympathy have helped ease our burden. C. E. Grant Family. G. E. Cook Family. M. D. Cook Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar N. Cook
C. E. Grant
G. E. Cook
M. D. Cook
Auxiliary Luncheon a Successful Friday Gathering
The American Legion Auxiliary luncheon at the M. E. church parlors drew many members and guests. President Mrs L A Rogers welcomed attendees while Mrs Geo F Smith led in prayer. Mrs Ira Kime spoke on the Auxiliary’s role and future. Miss Eileen Sanding read The Coward of 1916 In France and Ruth Webb sang two solos. Twelve new members joined, with thanks extended to helpers and Methodist hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
M. E
L. A. Rogers
Geo. F. Smith
Fred Smith
Ira Kime
Palmer
Kime
Eileen Sanding
the Coward
France
Ruth Webb
Mesdames Perigal
DeVaul
Stallcup
Elevators Discuss Feed Grinding and Credit at Pocahontas Meeting
About thirty officers and managers from Gilmore City Pocahontas Havelock Palmer Laurens and other county points attended the Pocahontas court house session on April 18 to debate grinding expenses extending patron credit and the profitability of grinding feed for dairy cows and young stock while noting it may not pay for fattening cattle hogs. Visitors from out of county included George Arnold and Frank Robotka Ames J L Price Chicago and Homer Hicks Champaign observing Iowa elevator cooperatives. The Rural Grain Co a central-markets operator discussed its strong growth and the cost of book keeping and financing for elevators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore City
Pocahontas
Havelock, Palmer
Laurens
Court House
George Arnold
Frank Robotka
Iowa State College
Ames
J. L. Price
The
Rural Grain Co
Chicago
Homer Hicks
University of Illinois
Champaign
Ilinois
Iowa
Co-Operative Elevators
H. ¥. Toben
Palmer
Old-Time Editor Bennett Remembers Emmetsburg Pioneers
J. C. Bennett, an early Emmetsburg newspaper man and cemetery trustee, is recalls as an engaging caller who stayed in touch with local elders like W. D. McEwen and A. Garlock. He notes cemetery laws and warns to avoid leaving trace marks while leaving footprints in time.
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J. C. Bennett
Emmetsburge
Bennett
Emmetsburg
W. D. McEwen
A. ©. Garlock
Owen Bromley
Alex Younie
J. J. Bruce
Pocahontas County Plans Save Under Road Bond Proposal
Pocahontas County examines state bond issue details to assess costs and benefits. The county would owe about 780000 dollars if bonds are state financed, while receiving 62 miles of paving valued at 1736000 dollars, yielding an estimated net gain around 956000 dollars. The plan emphasizes motor fees and gas tax covering debt, with local valuation sharing.
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Iowa
Pocahontas County
Buena Vista
Pocahontas
Humboldt County
F. R. White
Des Moines Township seniors stage Welcome Home Jimmie play
The Des Moines Township Consolidated School presents Welcome Home Jimmie in a two night senior class play at the school auditorium May 8 and 9 with twenty five and thirty five cent admission. Cast includes Mrs Brooks Lucille Brooks Josephine Bendixon Margaret Johansen Danny Brooks Val Gardner Virgil Thorson Wesley DeWolf Jane Snook Kathryn Bruner Ralph Peggy Sommers Allie Thomas George Pierce Melinda Preston and others in three acts with scenes in Mrs Brooks home and the Farm Vessy farm setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Margaret Johansen
Danny Brooks
Val Gardner
Wenoen Sem
Tye Tae
Virgil Thorson
Val’s
Wesley DeWolf
Brooks Jane Snook
Jake Rutgers
Kathryn Bruner
Mrs. Brooks
Coolbrook Farm
Jimmy
Melinda
Val
Ches
Vessy Ralph
Peggy Sommers
Dine Merry
Arthur Weishaar
Chesterfield McSwope
Allie Thomas
George Pierce
Melinda Preston
Allie
Band Board Names Jeffers Leader for Summer Concerts
Bandmaster Jeffers of Pocahontas was appointed to direct the band during the summer with weekly concerts on Thursday evenings. The first rehearsal is scheduled for next Wednesday at eight o'clock in the Rolfe school music room, and all band members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffers
Pocahontas
Rolfe School
Stars Shine at Laurens C. E. S. District Meet
Eighteen members from this locality attended the district meeting of the C. E. S. at Laurens on Wednesday evening of last week. Eleven towns were represented and a large dinner was served at 6:45. Mrs. Margaret Ferguson stood as Rolfes' representative officer and assistant conductress. The Grand Matron and Grand Patron with other state officers attended and spoke. all present called the meeting great.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurens
Margaret Ferguson
Rolfes
Kittenball Season Opens With Close Mulford Victory
Rolfe Kittenball League starts after weather postponement. Mulford defeats Mather 5 to 4 in a pitchers duel while Charlton and Bowen beat Theobald 18 to 17 in a batting fest. Games run 6 30 pm until darkness with free admission and upcoming matchups listed.
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Rolfe Kittenball
Mulford and Mather
Mulford
Charlton & Bowen
Theobald
Colebaugh
Mather
Annual dues notice for Rolfe Golf Club
Rolfe Golf Club dues are due April 1 and payable to secretary W P Wheeler. Dues are kept low by operating at cost. members unpaid will be posted in the clubhouse. Mail checks now to ensure access to the course. grounds will improve once payments are received.
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Rolfe Golf Club
Theeountry
Rolfe
W. P. Wheeler
Rolfe Public Library Notes Add Karl Hille to Donor List
The Rolfe Public Library notes Karl Hille will be added to the donor list. Readers are urged to bring in books for donation. The library opens 2 to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays for circulation. Lester Lee, formerly barbering for Cliff Watts, leaves for Mallard to sub for Mr Ward and may move on to Tulsa to continue his trade.
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Karl Hille
Rolfe
Lester Lee
Cliff Watts
Mallard
Mr. Ward
Lester
Tulsa
Okla
Rolfe Teaching Force Stricken by Illness and Accident
Miss Dora Barker suffered a serious fall at the Rolfe school when a leaking fountain left a wet floor. Dr. W. Beam and Nurse Anna DeWolf assisted. Barker sent to Mercy Hospital where X rays show a fractured right femur near the hip. Doctors predict at least three months in the hospital.
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Dora Barker
Miss Barker
WV. W. Beam
Anna DeWolf
Fort Dodge
Mercy Hospital
Miss DeWolf
Rolfe
Setzeplandt
Miss Meyers
Miss Sheel
Lee Jordan
Knox
Obituary of B. F. Chambers Passes at 75 in Rolfe
Benjamin Franklin Chambers son of Robert R and Lizzie Chambers born December 23 1852 in Westmoreland PA died April 20 1928 aged 75 years 3 months 27 days He lived in Iowa and Tama counties before moving to Pocahontas county in 1900 He married Agnes Muirhead in 1880 who preceded him in death and later married Mary Bratton He leaves wife one son Earl LeRoy Chambers and a granddaughter Mary Isabelle Chambers Funeral held at Rolfe Methodist Church conducted by Rev J H Walker with burial in Clinton Garfield Cemetery He was active in church and youth groups and was a member of the Presbyterian and later Methodist churches This notice includes a farewell poem excerpt and a subscription promo for The Arrow NOW.
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Benjamin Franklin Chambers
Robert R
Lizzie Chambers
Westmoreland County
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Grinnell
Iowa County
Newton
Kansas
Tama County
Pocahontas County
Agnes Muirhead
Mary Bratton
William Ralston
Glenn Robert
Earl LeRoy
Presbyterian Church of
Salem
Rolfe
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Earl LeRoy Chambers
Mary Isabelle Chambers
W. R. Cremer
Reinbeck
H. Smith
Cedar Falls
Ira Martin
Ella Martin
Sac City
Ida Bratton
S. T. Cowan
Laurens
Methodist Church
J. H. Walker
Clinton-Garfield Cemetery
Weather and Crops Presage Warmer Spring Ahead
The week remains dry with unusual coolness and nightly frosts. Farmers report oats sown before freezes seem undamaged and show little urge to replant. Aged growers note thinner oats may yield more per acre, while warm south winds and rains are eagerly awaited to melt snow and end northwest wintry winds.
Woman's Club to Meet for Annual Officer Election
The Rolfe Woman's Club will meet Friday May 4 at 2 80 p m at Mrs C L Gunderson's home. This is the annual election of officers and all members are urged to attend.
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Rolfe Woman's Club
C. L. Gunderson
Obituary of Oscar Nicholas Cook in Rolfe Iowa
Oscar Nicholas Cook born September 21 1861 in Berks County Pennsylvania lived in Lisbon Iowa Fairfax Center Junction Rolfe and finally died April 17 1928 at his daughter’s home age 66. He worked as jeweler railroad agent and later phone company employee. He married Anna Miller in 1892 and left two sons Earl and Myron and a daughter Mrs C E Grant. Survived by wife two sons one daughter one sister and two brothers. Funeral was April 19 at Clinton Garfield Cemetery with Rev J H Walker officiating.
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Oscar Nicholas Cook
Abraham and
Sarah Koch
Berks County
Pennsylvania
Lisbon
Iowa
Hastings
Neb
Fairfax
Town
Anna Miller
Earl
Addie
Mr. Cook
Center Junction
Myron
Rolfe
Cook
C. E. Grant
Baril
Clarion
Chicago
Alice Markel
Springfield
Ill
Jacob Koch
Hampton
David Cook
Cedar Rapids
McIntire
J. H. Walker
Clinton-Garfield
Velma
Gerald and
Harold
Levi Cook
Belle Hoover
Milton Rice
Stanwood
G. E. Cook
W. P. Foster
Verna Hardy
Humboldt
M. D. Cook
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Iowa State
E. A. Grimwood
Des Moines, Iowa
Mr. Grimwood
Rolfe Public Library Notes
B. F. Chambers
Woman’s Club
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