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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1927
Page
4
The passage stresses seeing others' views, being honest, and avoiding suckers. It notes that advertising invites customers and boosts funds for further ads, while cooperation and fair dealing protect a business from loss of customers and reputation.
The August term starts August 29 with Judge D F Coyle presiding over a heavy docket. A large Grand Jury will convene August 30 and a naturalization date is set for September 2 at 9:00 a.m. A Petit Jury is to be called September 6 at 9:00 a.m. Numerous names appear across the juror lists from Pocahontas Laurens Fonda and nearby towns.
The Strathman Studio moves within a few days from the upstairs site to rooms west of the Pocahontas Record office across the street. The change eases access for elderly and mothers with children, removing the steep stairs. The studio adds a Perkins Twin Arc lighting system and a Sterling Kodak film developing system improving light availability and image quality.
The Rolfe Public School will open on September 5 with three new teachers. The board stresses readiness, sanitation, and improved equipment to ensure a successful year. Teachers have prepared through summer work and travel to better serve the community and train capable pupils.
The Chicago Livestock Exchange forwards a silver cup to M. T. Blessing for the producer of the best baby beef, to be displayed at the Rolfe Fall Festival September 22 23. The cup will be shown at Peterson's Clothes Shop window as the event draws regional interest and local exhibitors prepare crops and calves for the show. Community pride and quality exhibits are urged to highlight the festival as a marketing showcase.
Five teams compete in a single elimination format with Wilkin receiving a bye. Egg House eliminates Theobald 15 to 8 while Wilson’s Tuxedos edge Eccles 11 to 8. Final matches set for Thursday and Friday amid large crowds and no admission charges.
Mrs H A Stevens former Rolfe Eagle Grove and Humboldt resident died Sunday night after a two week illness at her Humboldt home. Born May 5 1885 in Audubon County Iowa she married H A Stevens on Christmas day 1909. Survived by husband two sisters foster sister and two brothers funeral held Tuesday at 2 30 pm from the Humboldt home with Rev E A Anderson officiating interment Union Cemetery Humboldt.
A new supply of surplus war explosive pyrotol is available for distribution to farmers at 8.80 dollars per 100 pounds fob Cedar Rapids. Delivery expected about September 10. Similar to dynamite. Send checks payable to E. W. Clyde to the County Agent promptly to secure delivery. Farmers previously delayed, risk losing stock.
With director J Rollin Grant away on vacation in the Black Hills the band concert is rescheduled for Friday evening. Band members and the public are urged to attend to hear a concert on a closed night and in effect test the new arrangement.
A concise reflection on how fishing and golf differ yet share a single link: the imaginative flexibility required to describe them. The comparison notes that creativity, not technique, binds the two pursuits in discourse.
Seventy three Iowa farm boys will receive $100 scholarships to Iowa State College Ames with $60 state aid, making the value about $160. Applicants must be Iowa farm youths age seventeen or older, with or without high school completion, and selections will be county based by a committee of a farmer, the county superintendent, the county agent, and a company representative. Applications go to county agent or superintendent or the Ames dean of agriculture. blanks are distributed in counties and must be returned by August end. Awards expected early September. fall term begins September 26. Donors include railroads, companies, and associations such as Quaker Oats, Hawkeye Portland Cement, Scott County Bankers, Rath Packing, and Wallace's Farmer, among others.
Four USDA men surveyed Pocahontas County to combat the common barberry shrub which spreads black stem rust injuring oats wheat barley and rye. The federal effort covers Iowa and twelve other north central states.
The Rolfe Kittenball League wrapped twelve games with a high scoring finish. Eccles and Egg House met in a tense extra inning clash where Egg House won 5 to 1 after a 1-1 regulation tie. Theobald beat Eccles 10 to 9 on Thursday. Final standings show Wilkin 12-7, Theobald 12-6, Egg House 12-5, Eccles 4-8.
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge and Grand Temple of the Pythian Sisters met in Davenport with W. P. McIntire and Mesdames Ann Wiley J R McIntire and Muriel Wilson attending. Ward Ferguson is re elected Grand Keeper of Records and Seal and Herman Ewert will be Grand Chancellor next lodge year Ann Wiley named Grand Manager and next year sessions move to Fort Dodge.
The Garfield 4-H Club met at the Melsons with music memory lessons and pictures for the picture memory contest. The report corrected last week's statement about state fair representation, noting Garfield township delegates go to Pocahontas on Achievement Day with the Pocahontas County winner advancing to the state fair.
County agents urge residents to report barberry bushes as birds spread berries to woods and orchards. Men working on eradication ask for information on bush locations, offering free services. Report to Box No. 101 Pocahontas Town or contact the County Agent's office.
Superintendent A C H Setzepfandt urges Rolfe patrons to finish health examinations for children before school opens. Parents should arrange eye, adenoid, tonsil, teeth and other care with dentists and physicians. Health improvements reduce school failure and support child development.
Miss Amy Ireland sponsored ensemble recital at the M E church last Friday evening despite a approaching thunderstorm. The program featured young piano students, a children's orchestra, Ruth Walker now at Morningside College, and Ruth Webb in several solos with Graydon Thornton as accompanist. A reception for pupils and parents followed, drawing a sizeable crowd and praise.
The Missionary Society of the M E church will meet at the Snyder home northeast of Rolfe on Friday Aug 12 at 2 30 pm. Mrs H D Brinkman leads the lesson from Rural Churches The Rural Church At Its Best. It is the annual mite box opening day. bring mite boxes and a picnic lunch for the close of the lesson. All are invited.
Observers argue that youth drives creativity while age brings steadiness. The remark notes that many great inventions came from young minds and questions whether experience truly adds value beyond appearances.
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