Rolfe Team Wins Out Softball Tournament Final
The Rolfe softball squad defeated Alta 7 to 5 in the final after earlier beating Alta 11 to 3 in the district tourney. Pitcher Drier and Nelson combined for seven strikeouts as Rolfe outplayed Alta on both offense and defense amid a disputed endgame sequence.
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RALFE
Kalle
Alta
Lect
Fug Woo
Sae City
Rey Vet Alte
Optus
Rolfe
Drier
Weterwee
Stanley Nelson
Nels
Tuye Moser
Showers
Dillon
Nelson
Rolfe Han
Alt
Zata Owen
Picnic at Clare Yo Hold Parish Event
Parish of Clare, Morten's, plans a Sunday picnic August 25 featuring Clare band, oxen dinner for attendees, and attractions by Byron Dunbar and His Fletel Orchestra. Ray, a secretary and district candidate, will attend as a witness.
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Morten
Clare
Amd
Ray
Wets of
Towa
Ss Can
Byron Dunbar
Ro Fletel
Sigs Adv
Ryon Family Picnic and Union Elects Officers at Rush Lake
The Ry on family picnic and annual reunion at Rush Lake Beabark on August 16 drew numerous relatives. Attendees enjoyed fried chicken and ice cream before a local election produced officers with Mrs. Lendit Paulsen and Miss Olive Royen among those chosen, with many family members from Rolfe Pocahontas and nearby towns in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Lake Bea
Agnes Simonsen
Ofs
Lendit Paulsen
J. M. Severson
y-Preas
Olive Royen
Elen Paulson
Pris Paulson
Lewis Virginia Himan
Veronica
R. J. Hovland
Simon Ss. ‘Esson and
Eeanion
Mound
Verson Ane Famir
Anna Miss Norton DeWolf
Laddie
Cone Auxiliary Meeting At County Home
At the county home, Mrs. OX Atnakman hosted the Cone Auxiliary meeting with Mrs. George Werabe assisting. Mrs. Christensen won the birthday prize as guests enjoyed an excellent lunch and a social close hosted by Mrs. Wir. 8. Taylor and Mrs. Homer H. Roadie attended along with several listed members.
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Countes
OX Atnakman
George Werabe
Amos Mirehint Hesse Pavlor
Peoawis
Eitle
AL V
Tae Tui
The
Christensen
Wir
Taylor
Ae da
D. W, McGirk Main
Homer H
Datelier
Mary Mage Piehurst
Mire Swarw
Harvest Hopse Market Notice at M B Church
In September a harvest event is planned at M B church with sales and activities to benefit the congregation. A modest program includes items for purchase and community gathering. Proceeds support church needs and local outreach.
Softball Week Recap From Rolfe and Nearby Games
Rolfe beat Humboldt 10 0 with Sandvig on the mound eight strikeouts and Dillon at bat. Humboldt’s battery was Malcolm and Willey. Other matchups included Plover over the Old Timers, and a Rolfe East versus West regional battle ended 8 7 for the Mast Siders. Upcoming games include a state tournament in Boone and matchups with Bradgate and Fort Dodge.
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Rolfe
Humboldt
Donald Sandvig
Dillon
Malcolm
Willey
Sandvig
Seort
Plover
Pollock
Tier
A. Heathman
Sennett
Sinning
R. Pollock
Rev. Sinning
Mast Siders
Boone
Drier
Battery
Des Moines
Bradgate
Fop & Body
Fort Dodge
Wells
Go-Getters Stage Fine Show at Achievement Day
Garfield Go-Getters held their annual Achievement Day Show at the Shim home on Saturday August 15 at 2:00 p.m. Senior and junior members answered a roll call and plans for the County Achievement Show at Pocahontas were announced. Demonstration by Mary Beth Brinkman and Mary Van Ives on canned tomato juices highlighted the program with guests including Edna Maren and local leaders judging the event. A homemade doughnut finale closed the program.
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Garfield
Frank J. Shim
Pocahontas
Gwendolyn Nelson
Creed
Marie Hosier
Mary Beth Brinkman
Mary van Ives
Ohr
Edna Maren
Alr. Gaskell
Henry Neson
J. O. Thosier
Minide Ives
Das. Eo DeWolf
Beverly
Phyllis
Mere
Victor Stimot
Pooa. McCray
Kate Seaton Hicks
Hef
Grinkman
Lucile White
Justeed
Bret
Bernadine Barne
Algona
Mint
Elvin Hans
Colleen
Dakotas
Canada
Hanson
Alvey
R. Davidson
Sroufe
Jefferson Sin
Donald Davidson
Sylve
Adr
Ster Dayson
Guthrie Center
Mary Beth Brinks
Mary von Ives
Dristig
Brinkman
Dick McComnick
Wm. Sehonberer
Mro
Hog Cholera Epidemic Spreads in Community
Veterinarian L. M. Graham reports an outbreak of hog cholera in the area. He notes a herd with 20 head affected and several other herds infected, blaming lax vaccination and high feed prices for the spread and urging immediate prevention to save the hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Graham
Hugh Price
Nees
Themi
Rolfe to Host Open Softball Tournament
Rolfe Iowa hosts a two day open softball tournament on Sunday September 6 and Labor Day Monday for eight Class A and eight Class B teams. Entry fees are 3 dollars for Class A and 2 dollars for Class B with prizes of 385 and 20 respectively. Four games per class Sunday with semi finals Monday and finals that evening. Managers should contact Frank Cornwell Rolfe secretary of the Rolfe Softball Association. Rolfe is a member of the Amateur Softball Association of America.
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Rolfe
Rolfe Softball Association
Relfe
Iowa
Frank Cornwell
Amateur Softball Association of America
Boss visits University Hospital for check up in Iowa
Marion Bruce and Roger Bruce drive from Nevada area to University Hospital in Iowa City for a check up with Dr. N. G. Alcock. They describe drought affecting corn across 300 miles, noting hot 110 degree return trip and praise for the hospital. The piece hints at future details to be shared.
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Marion Bruce
Roger Bruce
Iowa City
University Hospital
N. G. Alcock
Fort Dodge
Webster City
Ames
Marshalltown
Belle Plaine
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Waverly
Hampton
Clarion
Nevada
Iowa
Weather and Corn Report Closes June With Light Showers
Several light showers fell over the past ten days with Saturday the heaviest. A hot wind Tuesday brought showers and much lightning. Fuses burned out in the Bryson home. replacements failed to restore lights. Rains help corn by soaking into roots. another shower looked likely by Wednesday evening.
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Bryson
Margarets Carnival Meets With Fine Success
The St Margaret's church supper dance and carnival in Reife last week drew strong crowds in good weather. Profits exceeded 100 dollars with both evenings yielding earnings used by Rev Dante Fewell and the congregation who thanked all helpers.
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St Margaret's Church
Reife
Rewds
Dante
Fewell
Fragmented OCR Memoir Fragments From May Meeting
Fragmented text lists names and relations around a May date with references to Howland siblings and family members. The readable items show personal connections, a dinner mention, and a scattered array of individuals and places, lacking a clear single event or outcome.
Methodist Church Services and Activities Noted
The record lists Rev. Clarence W. Tompkins as pastor with Sunday School and Morning Worship at 1000 am, Epworth League events, a sermon theme Are We Redeemed, and mentions of district superintendent visits, evening programs, and Women’s meetings along with upcoming circles and conferences.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Clarence W. Tompkins
Adim Epworth League
Cantyrn
Peter
Epworth League
Wayne
Trersany
de Vonna
Hewini
Kiddies Carnival Weekend Attraction Promises Fun
The Kiddies Carnival, sponsored by Rolfe businessmen, runs Friday and Saturday with rides like the merry-go-round and Ferris wheel. Free tickets are available from sponsoring merchants. Swings are located one north of Holt's, one north of Symes', and one south of the postoffice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Holt's
Symes
Postoffice
Extra Monkey Circus Adds Friday and Saturday Attraction
Rolfe will host a trained monkey circus alongside the Tree attractions on Friday and Saturday. Everton Vapi leads a troupe of 21 performing monkeys known for stunts including pretend weddings, baseball, and traverse works. Admission will be charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Vapi UN Everton
Small grain loan plan announced by Storm Lake Credit
Warehoused grain loans on oats barley rye and wheat will be offered by the Storm Lake Production Credit Association to aid farmers and livestock men in conserving food supplies. Loans carry interest and mature March 1 1487 with per bushel limits set for oats barley rye and wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake Prostuction Credit Association
C. C. Elk
Cooperative Assachtion
Rik
Mroo
B.S. Bryson
Albert City
Jas. Falk
Mia
Arnold Falk
Sae City
Past Matrons Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Olerich
The Past Matrons' Club met at the home of Mrs Orvan Olerich on Friday evening with Mrs Canie Brinkman Elia Hille and Anna Kathrop assisting. President Mable Morrison led the business portion and the group adjourned for a lunch served by the hostesses to members Ita Symes Caroline Olerich Nellie Brinkman Anna Vaughn Bessie Butler Mable Morrison Genevieve Joye Mrs Douglas Hope of Chi cure attended the social portion.
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Orvan Olerich
Caniie Brinkman
Elia Hille
Anna Kathrop
Mable Morrison
Ita Symes
Caroline Olerich
Nellie Jrinkman
Anna Vaughn
Bessie Butler
Genevieve Joyee
Douglas Hope
Chicure
Missionary Society Meeting Highlights at Mrs Valleho's Home
The Presbyterian Missionary Society met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Arthur Valleho's home with hostesses Mrs. Hug Wiegman Mrs. Clarence Jensen Mrs. Glyde Brinktsen and Mrs. Jennie Johnson assisting. Mrs. J. P. Grant led the program and Morrison spoke on mission work.
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The
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Arthur Valleho
Hug Wiegman
Clarence Jensen
Glyde Brinktsen
Jennie Johnson
J. P. Grant
Morrison
Lien Wees
Local History Notes On A Night At The Stand
A garbled recap mentions a night scene at a popular refreshment stand with references to WFR Buehssan, Miever, Elbert Brewster and others. The passage hints at a session and a representative or attendee who took the job seriously amid a bustling crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buehssan
Miever
Elbert Brewster
SU A. An. Baestles
Rolfe Local News Items Highlight Weekend Visits and Show Ads
Rolfe residents welcomed visitors from nearby towns and relatives. The Fort Dodge Beef Cattle Show promoted its September event. Chicago guests stayed with H F Olerich family, while others visited family homes in Callender, Sheldon, and Clare.
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J. A. Winters
A. A. Richmond
Inga
Maybelle Ryen
Albert Rustehakke
Callender
Merrill Nicoson
Kerry Louise
Armstrong
C. A. Nicoson
Fort Dodge
Rolfe
Sadie Quipley
Marcella
A.V. Perigal
M. J. Lynch
Clare
Rolfe Elim in State Softball Tourney by Council Bluffs
Rolfe loses 2 to 1 to Council Bluffs in the state tournament at Boone after earlier defeating Modern Woodman of Des Moines 5 to 1. Drier pitched both games with 13 strikeouts in the second game. O. WK. boys praised for their effort. more action expected next week.
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Boone
Rolfe
Council Butts
Des Moines
Iowa "Bat Man" to Exhibit Wares at State Fair
Des Moines reports the Iowa State Fair will feature Roland Kumeak a Milford boy known as the world’s latest aviation thriller. He will perform daily flights from 10 000 feet with home made wings using a smoke trailer to guide crowds. The event is part of a thrill circus lineup August 28 through September 4 alongside horse races auto races and rodeo events.
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United States
Rhumzak
Steide
Ted Elder
Nains Lutheran Church Pastoral Schedule
Rev. George Robertson, Pastor, leads devotions and services at Nains Lutheran Church. Activities include prayers, refreshments, and weekly school programs with Sunday morning worship and midweek events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nains Lutheran Church
George Robertson
Presbyterian Church Notes From Pastor H A Sinning
Sunday services listed include morning worship at 10 and evening worship at 7. Sunday school at 2. Regular services noted with a plan for a full envelope of attendance next Sunday. The message mentions Seamen services by the pastor and a hope overseas for revival at the church.
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Tenda. m
Dbeta
Beer Place
Nes Mantay
Subtle nod to modern times in court case
Robert Bruce, attorney, signals a restrained update in a case, hinting at a bargain or settlement approach. Details remain sketchy, but the tone suggests a cautious negotiating posture and potential procedural savings.
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Iowa State Fair
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Albert Plowlant
J. T. Grant
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