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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1914
Page
20
California hosts and flowers wow visiting editors on tour
A group of editors touring California in July 1926 admired the state's abundant flowers from the dahlia to hydrangea, noting gigantic geraniums and oleanders. The trip, arranged by boosters like Ben M Read and Friend W Richardson, included lavish hospitality and public funding debates about entertaining press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeles
Calif
Alexandria
Losles
California
Ben M. Read
Field Ty
Southern California Association
Iowa
Cal
Cit
Orange
Board of Super
Los
Halen
Blanche Tremain
Rolfe
Whalen
Pocahontas County Reads Independent Candidacy Push
A Pocahontas meeting urged Byron G. Allen to run as an independent for the 77th district representative. The group cited ballot defects affecting Jack Hunter and approved Allen as nominee, forming a county central committee and launching a campaign fund headline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Zellmar Brothers Wild Animal Shows Arrive in Town
Zellmar Brothers bring two performances of their trained wild animal show to town on Wednesday. The program features Flying Simms Duo, Conner Trio, educated dogs and ponies, elephants, and a grand Arabia pageant. Tickets available at a uptown wagon, with no price increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Zellmar Bros
Flying Simms
Conner
Arabia
Ady
Picnic Success Highlights McEwen Garlock Park Event
The astern Star picnic at Mc Ewen and Garlock Park on Tuesday drew large crowds for the first-time event. Children enjoyed afternoon races, adults competed in sports, and Charley Bowen introduced a Spirit Lake game called tree golf. Town and country participants clashed in tug of war, but the town held an edge. Over 140 dined at a shared supper, everyone contributing dishes, making the gathering feel like a big family. The crowd urged the Stars to repeat the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEwen & Garlock Park
Charley Bowen
Spirit Lake
D M T School Opens Monday in Des Moines Township
Merritt and family arrived Wednesday and are settling at the Des Moines Township school. The district announces the school will start Monday August 30 with enrollment day. Mr Merritt moves from Ames to D M T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt
Des Moines
Myr
Ames
Allen thanks meeting as he accepts call for Pocahontas race
Frankly thanks the gathering and says it is an honor to be called upon, noting Pocahontas county voters value independence. He calls his opponent a friend and schoolmate with differing views likely to develop in the campaign. Allen shows no bitterness over county treatment and intends to campaign with backing to win the next contest as the county central committee defers action to Pocahontas Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Byron G. Allen
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
Mr. Allen
Wm. Elsen
Wm. Wiegert
Chris Nolan
Abe DeVaul
Rolfe
DeVaul
Jack Hunter
Gilmore City
A. S. Wood
Fonda
Marion Bruce
Messer Leith
Laurens
Guy Olson
Cummins Township
Thos. Shimon
Office of
Representative
Allen
Bellville
Wim
Grant
Geo. Neuman
Dover
Ray Walsh
Lizard
Dick Hoesing
Lake No
John Healey
Lincoln
Claud Wilson
Center
Wm. O. Smith
Washington
Sid_ Meredith
Cummins
Powhatan
I. R. Eggspuehler
Des Moines
Roosesevelt
I. W. Hronek
Sherman—Messer Leith
Marshall
Roy McCormick
Swan Lake
B. A. Hakes
Woman’s Central Committee
Pocahontas the
Garfield 4-H Club Picnic At Pilot Creek
The Garfield Township 4-H Club held an all day picnic at Pilot Creek with all but one member present. Rain refreshed the wreek, girls swam on logs and learned to float, noon featured fried chicken and ice cream, a wienie roast capped the day, and leader Mrs. J C Truelsen received a fountain pen as thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Township
4-H
Pilot Creek
Old Sol
J. C. Truelsen
Palo Alto County Fair Heads to Emmetsburg in 1926
The Fifth Annual Palo Alto County Fair will run September 14 to 17 1926 in Emmetsburg Iowa. The event grows to 47 acres with hippodrome acts, a circus program, baseball and kitten ball tournaments, horseshoe contests, horse and mule team pulling, midway attractions and dancing. Claude R Porter will speak September 15 at 1 00 PM on his U S Senate candidacy and Brookhart speaks September 16 at 1 00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Claude R. Porter Day
United States
Brookhart
Golf Tourney On At Rolfe Rinks With 36 Players
Golfers from Manson Rockwell City Humboldt Emmetsburg and Rolfe total thirty six compete in a Rolfe tournament starting yesterday. Merle Finn of Rolfe shot the low score a 40 four over par with several in the 70s and 85s earning a championship flight berth of sixteen. Play continues today and tomorrow as the course is in fine condition and weather looks favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Rockwell City
Humboldt
Emmetsburg
Rolfe
Merle Finn
Rolfe Woman's Club Opens 1926 27 Season
The Rolfe Woman's Club holds its first meeting of the year 1926 1927 in the K P hall Friday September 8 at 2:00 p m as a reception for new members. The Membership Committee led by Mrs Wm Matteson directs the program with light refreshments provided by the House Committee headed by Mrs J H Walker. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Woman’s Club
K. of P. Hall
Wm. Matteson
House
J. H. Walker
Des Moines Township Womans Club Hosts Schoolhouse Event
The Des Moines Township Womans Club will entertain teachers patrons and young people at the school house on September 8 at 8:00 o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Farm Union Festival at John Methe Farm
The Farm Union holds its third annual festival at the John Methe farm south of Mallard on Wednesday September 1 with sports contests and speeches. Congressman L J Dickinson is scheduled to speak at 2 00 p m. A quarter page ad in this issue lists the complete program. Subscribe for The Arrow NOW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Farm Union
John Methe
Mallard
L. J. Dickinson
New Name Proposed for Rolfe City Park
The piece urges naming the 40 acre park McEwen and Garlock Park in Rolfe. It praises donors W. D. McEwen and A. O. Garlock for donating the land and recommends a gate sign and entrance tablet. The text notes the park’s value and amenities, including a premier golf course and shade trees.
Obituary for Jacob Cook, Civil War veteran
Jacob Cook, born January 24 1847 in Westfield Indiana, died August 21 1926 at Soldiers Home Hospital Marshalltown Iowa at age 79. He served in Co G 147th Indiana Volunteers, married Elvira Moore in 1875, had four sons and one daughter, and was a farmer in Stratford Iowa before retirement. Funeral at Federated Church Union Iowa with burial in Union Cemetery. Surviving relatives listed include Geo R Otis A Cook and May Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Cook
Westfield
Ind
Soldiers’ Home Hospital
Marshalltown
Town
Cook
Co. G
Indiana
Jasper County
Iowa
Marshall County
Mgr. Cook
Elvira Moore
Wm. L
Osage
Charles G
Geo. R
Otis A
Rolfe
Ethel M. Schatzmann
May Williams
Cole
Noblesville
Stratford
Federated Church
Union
Union Cemetery
Geo. R. Cook
Otis A.cook
Walter Cook
Wesley Jn Campbell
W H L Club Notes At D M T Meeting Aug 20
The W H L Club of D M T met Friday August 20 at Ruth Thorson home. Arlene Ham demonstrated sleeve and arm eye finishing. Ruth Thorson spoke on choosing a becoming hat. Doris Kauffman discussed skin care. Euelah Spencer presented Minuet In G with a piano duet by Dorothy and Sylvia Howe. LeSHIER RTS assisted, host a Dorothy Howe helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. L. Club
Ruth Thorson
Arlene Ham
Doris Kauffman
Euelah Spencer
Dorothy
Sylvia Howe
Leshier
RTS
Dorothy | Howe
Nain Lutheran Church Announces Sunday Services and Meetings
Rev. P. M. Petersen leads Sunday school at Des Moines Township school house 9 30 a m and at the church 10 00 a m. English reading service 11 00 a m Danish service 7 00 p m Prayer meeting Thursdays 6 00 p m All welcome to worship. Arrow Adlers Pull Like Plasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Township
Weed Seed Eradication Effort Proposed in Pocahontas County
Pocahontas County rural order calls for a county wide seed selection and weed eradication association. Farmers would survey their townships for seed needs and submit samples for weed free verification. A field meeting is set for Oct 16 at the Pocahontas court house to organize the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Pocahontas County
Association For
Court House
Pocahontas
Association For Selection of Seeds
Methodist Church Services and Rally Notice
Sunday Bible School at 9 30 Morning Worship at 10 50 Epworth League 7 00 Evening Service All friends invited Rally of sub district youth at the Unique church east of Gilmore City Friday evening Mention of a single track mind and reckless driving transmission joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Epworth League
Gilmore City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ptad
Eng
tArrowman
Zellmar Brothers
Greater Combined Organization
D. M.T
Garfield
Palo Alto County Fair
Rolfe Woman's Club
D. M.“s. Womans Club
Farm Union Festival
West
McEwen & Garlock
W. D. McEwen
A. O. Garlock
Nain
Katie Peterson
Evelyn Snook
U. & C. Club
Wm. Fisher
Margaret Peterson
Marshall Township
Arthur Nowack
Kenneth Piriel
Havelock
Robert Melson
Glenn Ives
Iowa State College
Methodist Episcopal Church
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