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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1927
Page
5
Readers reflect on the ethic of mutual prosperity across nations, noting that prosperity among many signals strength for all. The text argues that generosity to uplift others mirrors individual virtue and sustains societal progress.
A merchant is a store operator who maintains a local selection of products and serves as the link between suppliers and customers. He finances stocks, offers service and variety, sustains local government and charities, and upholds fair pricing while covering overheads. He interacts directly with the public, supports the community, and remains close to the consumer.
A community event at the Knights of Pythias hall in Rolfe featured 4 H Club members from Baby Beef, Dairy Calf and Pig Clubs. The banquet, 4 H symbols, and paper caps set a lively tone with remarks by C. B. Bowen and Chas R. Bowers, plus music from the High School Orchestra.
Rolfe Iowa marks the thirty eighth anniversary of C M Webb drug store with a ten percent discount sale on all items. Exhibits include four pharmacy certificates listing Webb Morris and Morrison generations plus a green seal and red seal. Also shown is a six inch bronze mortar from the DeWitt store reflecting early business history.
Fire damaged the north gable of the Catholic rectory shortly after noon as fire crews battled the blaze. Rev. G. T. Theobald was away in hospital. housekeeper Miss Susie Nabor and Father English were at the scene. damage covered by insurance.
A brief aphorism suggests the best penalty for a scandal monger is to be ignored. The idea elevates social shaming through invisibility over public confrontation. The statement reflects a historical tone favoring quiet ostracism to diminish influence.
County Agent C. R. Bowers emphasized youth involvement and cooperation for a successful Rolfe Fall Festival. He noted rising club participation, bright prospects, and urged best efforts. Chairman Bowen announced the death of Leon Ives and asked a moment of silence. The meeting concluded with praise for the organizers.
Pocahontas county high schools compete in Rolfe City Park with events from sprint dashes to relays. Participating schools include Fonda Laurens Pocahontas D M T Plover Ware and Rolfe with preliminaries at 10:00 a m and medals for top three in each event. Cups donated by local business groups go to relay and meet winners with admission set at thirty five and fifty cents.
Mrs L. Gunderson and Mrs Robert Bruce invite all city ladies to a tea at Mrs Gundersons home Friday 2 to 5 pm in honor of Mrs Clem Tr Kimball of Council Bluffs. Kimball, former senator’s wife and now lieutenant governor’s wife, joins the Woman's Legislative League social circle.
Rolfe High School defeated D M T 55 to 35 in a Rolfe City Park dual track meet. Sidmore led Rolfe with multiple wins and high points. Nelson, Smith, Winters and DeWolf stood out for D M T. Some events were omitted due to no entries.
Helmer Berger Z Z White W C Jarnigan and others led seven Storm Lake Chamber teams to Rolfe to promote Buena Vista College summer session starting June 6. They praised regular college work, noted strong local supervision, and urged more local students to attend, calling travel by auto and graveled roads nearly like home attendance.
Des Moines plans draft for 3000 athletes from colleges and high schools across Iowa and beyond at the eighteenth Drake relay carnival. Expect potential world marks if weather cooperates. events include sprint and distance relays plus hammer throw and field events with Notre Dame Oregon Aggies Pittsburg Loyola and many others represented.
The Rolfe Woman's Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Knights of Pythias hall Friday afternoon May 6. The annual election of officers will take place and members are urged to be present to transact this important business.
Rolfe residents can ride with Wilford Gerbracht president of the Gerbracht Aeronautic Corporation of Ames on Sunday May 1. He offers flights over Rolfe and to Bradgate or Gilmore City with a metal plane cited as safer than older wooden designs.
Theobald Rev G T thanks friends and neighbors for saving his home and belongings from the fire at the rectory in Rolfe. He praises their faithful and timely actions and expresses deep appreciation.
Readers are reminded that those who discount rumors by half or more tend to make sound judgments. The adage emphasizes prudent skepticism and careful evaluation of circulating whispers.
Laurens won all five afternoon events and dominated the County Music Contest held April 22 with Laurens 56 points Rolfe 29 Fonda 22. Rolfe earned one first seven seconds and three thirds led by Charlotte Walker violin solo and Donald Schultz cornet.
Report of nearly 100 chickens stolen in Lake township sparks call for action by the Pocahontas County Protective Association. A meeting for organization and officer election will be held in the court house assembly room at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday April 30. Members farmers and poultry owners urged to attend with farm women especially invited. Membership expected to reach 500.
A northwest Missouri paper offered a prize for the best answer to why a newspaper is like a woman. A woman won with the line that every man should own one of his own and not envy his neighbor's.
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