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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1924
Page
5
Darwin claimed humanity evolved from monkeys and rapid changes in living conditions follow. The piece argues evolution today accelerates, with new comforts and conveniences every day. Advertisements inform readers what is new, their costs, and where to find them, aiding time and money savings.
The Hawkeye Fair and Exposition grounds announce August 16 to 23 1924 with livestock exhibits and a concert by a 400 voice choir from Webster County Lutheran groups and 85 piece orchestra. Net concert receipts go to a new Fort Dodge Lutheran hospital and a half dollar gate admission offers access to all grandstand seats for the concert. The fair features vaudeville acts daily, auto and horse races, mule and motorcycle events, a nightly fireworks show, and two major evening productions including a wartime drama Breaking the Hindenburg Line and a Peace Pageant with over 600 local participants sponsored by the Y W C A. Campgrounds are provided for visitors during the week.
The county convention of the W. CG. T. U. met in the Rolfe Presbyterian Church on August 12 with delegates from Pocahontas and Gilmore. Officers stayed the same. reports praised Pocahontas Union for charity work. discussions covered education, child labor, liquor laws, and the 18th Amendment. The group resisted Mobilization Day and voted to federate with other county clubs. Libbie E. MacVey, Secy.
Extract from Aldrich Blake's Oklahoma speech condemns Klan violence and mob terror. He recounts J L Barnes of Coalgate fleeing martial law and returning to testify against assailants, then dying two weeks later. The piece laments law enforcement complicity and urges accountability.
Grace Marchant of this city and Roy Hawk of Havelock were married on Thursday August 6 1924 at Emeritsburg. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Amos Marchant and the groom son of Julius Hawk, with the couple to reside with the groom’s parents in Havelock.
Edith Harris of Madeira Minnesota and Jess Lewis of this city wed in Mankato Minnesota on Monday August 11. The bride is sister to Mrs Ephriam Johnson and the groom is son of Mr and Mrs L A Lewis. They will live on the Charlton farm southwest of Rolfe. Community best wishes are extended.
D M T Farm Union members are urged to attend a meeting at the D M T school house next Tuesday evening August 19. H C Kauffman signs the notice.
Visitors are told they may bring their own supplies or rent equipment from the Tent and Awning Company located on the fairgrounds. The notice directs attendees to use the on site office for inquiries or reservations.
Iowa officials plan a grand welcome for the Shenandoah giant airship when it arrives at the Iowa State Fair this month its first west of the Mississippi. Security crews will anchor guard and safety gear and ceremonies will honor the crew.
The Rolfe Golf Club announces its annual club cup championship with qualifying rounds on August 18 and 19. The 15 lowest medal scorers and last year’s champion E L Hollis will be drawn into 18 hole matches for the title, with semi finals and finals over 86 holes and prizes awarded.
Mrs Ran dall Melson chairs twelve Garfield and Lake township women at the country home of Mrs Edgar Cornell on August 7 to learn sewing basics from Miss Monelle Baker Ames State Instructor in the Clothing Extension Department. The group made bias tape bound buttonholes and practiced bias and French folds and sewing machine darns. A covered dish luncheon followed.
Eighty members of the Robert Struthers line gathered at City Park on Sunday August 10 for a large reunion and picnic. Children played while elders recalled events and shared memories. A elaborate picnic dinner followed with attendees from out of town including Will Mather and family Swea City Andrew Struthers Gardena Cal Grace Snodgrass Keosauqua Ronal Hoag Clyde Kelsey Lima Ohio D C Kent Quimby Fred Johnson Minneapolis and W S Brown Hollywood Cal.
A heavy storm last Thursday brought two inches of rain locally with three inches reported west at Poca hontas and flooding at Laurens and Marathon. Strong winds toppled corn stalks in Laurens Marathon and Sioux Rapids while a hay stack was lost near Rolfe and a high line knocked down briefly. The night was wild and the community considered itself lucky.
Arrangements described for taking foreign born into an auxiliary group named the Krusaders. The speaker notes they can never be fully accepted, but will be kept for their thrift and money, with an invitation to join and spend freely.
The Four H Club met at Mrs. J. C. Timwels home on Wednesday afternoon to plan the program and an ice cream social to be held near month’s end at John Peck’s home. A luncheon followed the meeting, served by the refreshments committee, and it rained the next day.
A scene shows the 70th anniversary celebration of the Iawa State Fair and Exposition to be held in August 2029. An airplane view highlights the race track and amphitheater with the state fair grounds in the foreground as visitors prepare for a grand public event.
Saturday evening relatives and friends gathered at the C. L. Gunderson home to surprise Mr. and Mrs. Gunderson and mark forty years of marriage. The 20th of July date was delayed due to chautauqua and sickness. a 7:30 dinner followed by a ceremony by Rev. Lester renewed their vows. Their daughters in law, Mrs. Sidney Boggs and Mrs. Arthur Jones, attended with husbands. The couple were congratulated and given sherbet cups as keepsakes.
Alfred F. Mick, a Havelock electrician, died Monday morning in Laurens after being struck while on a pole near the transformer station. The 2300 volt line and poor insulation are noted factors, with his fall from 16 to 18 feet and immediate medical efforts failing to revive him. His wife is connected to The Arrow family, and a formal obituary will follow.
Walter F. Saathoff of Havelock married Miss Nellie Gist of Rolfe at the Presbyterian manse in Rolfe on Monday afternoon August 11. Rev J P Lester officiated. Attendants were Mr and Mrs John Dahl. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Win Gist. Groom works in the harness business at Trav co and was raised in Manson. They will reside in Havelock.
East Side Yanks were defeated 12 to 9 by Arch Mather's West Side Tigers in a rough game at City park. Billy Bell lamented missing players who promised to play and doubts about future contests.
City warning from Mayor McCzay urges motorists in Rolfe to reduce speed and improve traffic observance or face enforced penalties. Officials stress respect for road rules and safety to prevent injuries.
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