Delegates Gather for Eighteenth Legion Auxiliary Meet
Delegates from 523 units of the Legion Auxiliary of Iowa will convene in Waterloo for the eighteenth annual convention. Hotel Russell-Lampson will host and the Paramount theater will provide air conditioned facilities. Maurice L. Northup of Des Moines, department president, will preside at the three-day session. Notable guests include Mrs. Oli Douglas of Seattle, national president, with many state and national officers attending. About one thousand delegates are expected, with elaborate entertainment plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Enica ‘Legion Auxiliary
Iowa
Waterloo
Russell-Lampson
Maurice L. Northup
Dessnes
Oli’ Douglas
Seattle
National Pident
Colored Singers Delight at Methodist Church Concert
A group of six young Colored singers from Rust College Holly Springs Mississippi performed a splendid concert at the Methodist church Tuesday evening before a large appreciative audience. Notable numbers included Beans The Righteous March and We Ain t Going to Study War No More. The final piece was by special request for those remaining after the service. Members of the group were entertained at Rolfe homes during their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rust College
Holly Springs
Methodist Church
Ladies Return From 1904 Black Hills Trip
A group of Misses Clara Dawson Ruth Dawson Lauraine Dawson Allie Grant Ivyl Grant Mabel Ryen Inga Ryen Gladys Larson Beatrice Munson Mary Short completed an 11 day tour of the Black Hills. They rode Harney Peak enjoyed Spearfish canyon and attended The Days of 76 at Deadwood visiting Cheyenne and Greeley before returning home via Nebraska with Mabel Ryens car repaired at Sanborn.
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Black Hills
Clara
Ruth
Loraine Dawson
Allie
Ivyl Grant
Mabel
Inga Ryen
Gladys Larson
Beatrice Munson
Mary Short
Harney Peak
Spearfish Canyon
Deadwood
Cheyenne
Wyo
Greeley
Colo
Nebraska
Sanborn
Mabel Ryen
Archaeologist Dr Kinaman to Speak at Rolfe Church
Dr Kennaman, renowned archaeologist and one of the few at King Tut’s tomb opening, speaks Tuesday evening at 8 oclock in Rolfe Methodist Church. He has studied in Egypt and the Holy Land, was dean of Madison College, and holds a Rome PhD. All ages invited. no admission charge. collection to be taken.
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Rolfe
Kennaman
Dr. Kinnaman
King Tut
Amazon
Egypt
Holy Land
Madison College
Madison
American Archaeologist
British Archaeological Association
Humboldt County Fair set for Aug 29 to Sept 1
Humboldt County Agricultural Society announces the fair runs Aug 29 to Sept 1 with Governor Kraschel slated for Thursday Sept 1. He will address a four county Iowa Conservation League meeting and be inducted into the Meskwaki tribe in a ceremony on the grandstand lawn.
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Otis Nelson
Humboldt County Agricultural Society
Humboldt County
Nelson Kraschel
Iowa Conservation League
Sac and Fox Indian Nations
Kraschel
Iowa
Convention Draws 600 Hybrid Seed Dealers In DeKalb
Casper and Clement Shimon attended a DeKalb Illinois convention of hybrid seed corn dealers hosted by De Kalb Hybrid Seed Corn Co. The event, largest yet, drew about 600 dealers from major corn belt states for educational tours of seed production fields and breeding plots then business meetings led by LeRoy Kling L.A. Williams and Thomas H. Roberts. The group returned home Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Clement Shimon
de Kalb
Waterman
LeRoy, Kling
Rolfe Defeats Manson in Sunday Golf Match
Golf results show Rolfe defeating Manson in a Sunday match. Also noted is a visit by George Anderson and Lavonne from Marathon and Charles Wheat of Storm Lake to Henry Anderson’s home Tuesday, with George being Mrs. Henry Anderson’s brother.
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Rolfe
Manson
George Anderson
Lavonne
Marathon
Charles Wheat
Storm Lake
Henry Anderson
Fashion Shop Set to Open Wednesday in Town
The Fashion shop, successor to Symes Hat shop, will open on Wednesday August 24. Owners Mrs B A Kerns and Mrs G B Palmer say the store is fully redecorated and offers new hats and fall accessories including hosiery handkerchiefs gloves handbags lingerie and corsets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Symes Hat Shop
B. A. Kerns
G. B. Palmer
Roger Heiter Burned In Lamp Fuel Fire
Eight year old Roger Heiter son of Mr and Mrs A T Heiter was severely burned when his overalls ignited from a lamp filled with gasoline by mistake He beat out the flames and neighbors extinguished the remaining blaze Roger suffered burns to his leg foot and arm and escaped more serious injuries
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Roger
A. T. Heiter
College classmates surprise Walter Heald in Iowa event
A Sunday gathering at Walter Heald’s home honored him with a surprise party by Iowa State College alumni. Attendees included L J Romig and family, Robert Keir and family, Eugene Smith, James Davis and sons, John Davis and sons, plus guests Warren Thomas and local Heald relatives.
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Walter Heald
Walter
Iowa State College
Heald
L. J. Romig
Grant
Robert Keir
Spencer
Eugene Smith
Centerville
James Davis
Ames
John Davis
Story City
Clay County Fair to Feature New Fireworks Displays
Secretary J H Peterson signs contracts with Thearle Duffield Fireworks Inc Chicago to present nightly displays at the Clay County Fair. The program will include new set pieces ground features and vast sky effects with old favorites in rotation and educational farm life segments. Factory experts will prepare and fire the shows ensuring high class showmanship each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay County
J. H. Peterson
Theatle-Duffield Fireworks Inc
Chicago
Two Fires In Rolfe During Past Week
The Rolfe fire department responded to two separate blazes. On Wednesday a roof fire at the W. D. Hauck home started by burning paper in a laundry stove caused a four foot hole in the roof. On Saturday a dynamite log fuse explosion ignited the Hunt garage blaze, with minor damage as firefighters arrived. Mrs. Detmar and Mrs. Andy Heid hosted visitors from Early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Hauck
James Hunt
Hunt
Caddie Tournament Reaches Semi Final Round
The caddie golf tournament advances to the semi finals with finals due by Aug 25. Round one saw J Cornwell defeating Don Cornwell by default and A Riches defeating Jack Patterson by default among others.
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J. Cornwell
Don Cornwell
A Riches
Jack Patterson
James Hauck
Dale Rickard
Ray Smith
James Severson
Rodell Long
James McIntire
Wendell Feaster
Jerry Hart
Arnold Sandvig
Junior Smith
A. Riches
Hauck
Smith
Long
Feaster
Sandvig
Sandvng
E. Hart
D. Cox
W. Sheeley
L. Reed
J. Ferden
R. Riches
H. Chapman
Riches
Reed
Fixing Weak Brakes Now Prevents Highway Deaths
The article warns against procrastination in brake repair stressing that delaying service leads to accidents. Drivers are urged to test brakes frequently and repair defects promptly to avoid tragedy on the road.
Garfield 4-H Club Meets at Ives Home for Achievement Day
The Garfield Go Getters gathered at Mrs. Arlo Ives residence for an achievement day event on Friday evening August 12. Judges included Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. Arlo Ives and Mrs. Lucille White. Exhibits chosen for the county show included blue ribbon items by Beverly DeWolf Beryl White Winifred Brinkman Mary Margaret Brinkman and Grace Vining with a ghost board demonstration by Mary Margaret Brinkman and Beryl White. A lunch was served by the hostess and friends attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Go
Arlo Ives
Hicks
Lucille White
Beverly DeWolf
Beryl
Winifred Brinkman
Beverly de Wolf
Bernice Guderian
Mary Margaret Brinkman
Grace Vining
Beryl White
Mrs. W. A. Sroufe Burial Friday
Mrs. W. A. Sroufe died Wednesday afternoon August 10 at age 90 years 2 months 27 days. A Rolfe resident since 1883 she left five children Hester Parker Burlington and Charles Frank Albert Sroufe Rolfe and Henry Sroufe Plover. Funeral services were held in Rolfe Friday with interment at Clinton Garfield cemetery.
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W. A. Sroufe
Hester Parker
Burlington
Charles
Frank
Albert Sroufe
Rolfe
Henry Sroufe
Plover
Clinton- Garfield Cemetery
Promotion Club Today Meets at Noon
Regular meeting of the Promotion club is scheduled for this Thursday at noon. C. B. Bowen is to be chairman and all members are urged to attend. A fine lunch will be served followed by a business meeting and the usual minute men. Dr. C. W. Siefkin underwent an operation at Iowa City Tuesday and is reported to be recovering. Mrs. Siefkin left for Iowa City Wednesday morning to join him.
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Promotion Club
C. B. Bowen
C. W. Siefkin
Iowa City
Wife of Palmer editor dies after heart ailment
Mrs. F. O. Christoffers wife of the Palmer publisher died Friday after months of illness. Survived by her husband one son and one daughter and four brothers. Funeral services were held Monday at St. Pauls Lutheran church with burial in Palmer cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Christoffers
Palmer
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Palmer Cemetery
Iowa Centennial State Fair Opens With Expanded Program
Des Moines hosts a ten day centennial fair starting August 24 with Cavalcade of Iowa pageant rodeo national auto races thrill day open air circus and nightly centennial eyes musical extravaganza fireworks and dozens of events. Officials expect over 400000 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itowa
Des Moines
Iowa
Handicap Golf Meet to Be Held Sunday at City Course
The Rolfe city golf course hosts a handicap tournament themed tombstone. All Rolfe members may enter with equal chances for the cup. Prizes from local businesses include golf balls, coffee, gas, and cash. Cards must be dropped in a park box.
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City
Rolfe Club
Rolfe
Robert Hunter
Peterson’s
Webb’s
Phillips Service
Peters
Pound Folger’s
Parker Pencil
Smith’s
Rolfe State Bank
Standard Oil
Geo. O. Hauck & Co
Hille Tailoring
Campbell’s
Richard Hardware
Jones
Shriner’s
Rolfe’s
Eikenberry
Watts
Royal
Rolfe Variety Store
Rolfe Arrow
Boosters Meet At Park To Boost Rolfe Town
A group of Rolfe boosters gathered at the city park club building Monday evening to discuss town boosting. An extra meeting is set for Friday evening. A Rolfe picnic at the Roy Demirjean lawn in Des Moines Saturday honored Miss Elvina Peterson and Ruth Webb, with former Rolfe residents attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Boosters
City Park
Roy Demirjean
Des Moines
Elvina Peterson
Ruth Webb
Hans Hille
Roy Merrill
Carl Kauffman
Jeanette
Margaret Ferguson
John Luin
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