Rolfe Chautauqua Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Rolfe Chautauqua Association completed its annual meeting at the president ER Hollis office with the loyal dozen in attendance. Surplus over 1900 dollars saved for future events and plans to enlarge the board to five with five new women and men elected. Officers and committee heads were named, and J Moon received a 50 dollar testimonial. Ward Ferguson to decide on representation at the Waterloo chautauqua meeting next month.
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Rolfe Chautauqua Association
ER. L. Hollis
Rolfe
Marcum
Thompson
Boar of
Ward Ferguson
E. L. Hollis
J. T
Fant
W. R. Rogers
J. R. McIntire
C. J. White
C. B. Bowen
C. H. Moon
Z.T. Carroll
Marion Bruce
C. W. Siefkin
D. W. Trick
H. F. Olerich
Geo. Theobald
J. Pp. Lester
E.L. Hollis
F. J. Nacke
C.B. Bowen
J. T. Grant
Moon
J. White
Nacke
Waterloo
Rusty Shoulders Boost Our Town in Community Push
In this town residents band together to push for neighborhood improvements using local labor and shared effort. The effort centers on helping suppliers and volunteers coordinate to boost everyday infrastructure and neighborly support. The piece highlights communal pride and collective work.
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Shylden
Rolfe Public Schools Open September 6 With Full Staff
The Rolfe public schools will begin on September 6 with a full corps of teachers and readiness for a successful year. Most teachers are experienced and engaged for their subjects. Enrollment is expected to be slightly higher. principal Miss Marcum and superintendent Mr. Loutzenhiser are rolling out a revised course of study to broaden development while preserving core subjects for graduation.
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Rolfe Public Schools
Marcum
Loutzenhiser
Woman's Club Opens 1920 21 Season at K P Hall
The Woman's Club holds its first regular meeting of 1920 21 at the K P hall on Friday September 8 at 2 30 pm. Delegates report on the Biennial General Federation meeting in Des Moines last June and a reception for new members follows. Light refreshments will be served. All members urged to attend.
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Woman’s Club
K. of P. Hall
General Federation
Des Moines
Human Freak Wagers Crawl Challenge Draws Crowds
A man crawled five miles on hands and knees from Spirit Lake to Arnold's Park, starting at 7:00 a.m. He completed the journey in 8 hours 50 minutes, winning a $75 wager and drawing a large crowd as spectators watched the extraordinary feat.
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Spirit Lake
Arnold’s Park
Lake
Football Meeting Seeks Early Start for Town and High School
Candidates for both the high school and town football teams are asked to meet at the school house at 8:00 tomorrow evening to organize. The note urges getting in the game early this year and being prepared with all out on Friday evening.
Presbyterian Church Notes and Sermon Schedule
Sunday services listed with morning worship Bible school and youth ministries. Weekday prayer meeting Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Next Sunday services include the pastor preaching.
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Presbyterian Church Notes
John P. Lester
Bible School
Junior Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Sunsets and Sunups Battle in Rolfe Town Baseball Game
Delayed season fever sparked an East versus West game at Rolfe city park last Monday. Lloyd Coffin pitched for the East, then tired as West hitters pressed. E K Phillips pitched all seven for the West. Billy Taylor and Zack Carroll produced notable doubles, while Mather and Mueller operated as reliable catchers.
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Rolfe
Bill Bell
Zack Carroll
Lloyd Coffin
East ‘Side
West Siders
Phillips
Billy Taylor
Mather
Mueller
Mayor Moon
West Side AB R Hpo Mather A. c
Phillips P
Theobald
Harris
Sidmore
Wiley Ss
Thompson
Lata ‘Nian
Daniels Cf
Carroll Rf
East Side
AB RH Poa Lighter
Seiferd Ss
Taylor Cf
Moon
Colebaugh
Smith Rf
Hunter
Coffins
West Side
Tommy
Taylor
Coffin
Bowen
Haynes
Des Moines Township School Praised for Upkeep and Cleanliness
Cap Klein reports from Ottosen about Des Moines Township school known as Windy Center. Janitor Mr Stegge is lauded for meticulous care. floors treated with Midland French floor dressing and cement corridors bright and clean. calls for board to honor his work.
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Midland Chemical Co
Dubuque
Ottosen
Des Moines Township
Stegge
Windy’ Center
Cap Klein
Man Faces Long Battle Over Finances and Power
Fragments describe a man struggling with money and control. He seeks to stay ahead while fending off rivals who threaten to push him out of influence. The tone hints at ongoing conflict and precarious standing.
Farewell to Edwards from D M T Community
About thirty students alumni and staff gathered at the B J Selmus home for a farewell to the Edwards family who left for LeRoy Town where Mr Edwards will be superintendent of schools next year A bonfire wienie roast and games followed a silver tray keepsake with D M T initials was presented to the couple Mr Edwards thanked everyone saying the year was pleasant and they left with best wishes for their future.
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D. M.T
B. J. Selmus
Edwards
LeRoy
Methodist Church Circle Hosts 40c Supper and Night Service
The Ladies Aid Circle No 2 held a supper raising 40 dollars at 35 cents per plate. The church sees improved attendance but aims to return to pre chautauqua levels. The Sunday plan includes Lord's Supper in the morning and a pastor sermon in the evening. Epworth League holds Friday night meeting at the parsonage with important talks and social time. Centenary funds progress and Victory Day planned with future budget subscription. Members urged to pay and help fund the coming year. Some critique of women's dress is noted in a concluding remark on attention to faces.
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Aid
Epworth League
League
Eury
Tractor Demonstration Presses Plows in Poor Field Conditions
The Pocahontas County Farm Bureau staged a tractor plowing contest east of Havelock to show performance under wet ground. E B tractor from Rolfe Implement Co won with one acre plowed in 50 minutes using three gallons of gasoline, nine tractors entered, about 400 spectators attended.
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Pocahontas
Wallis
Boyd Implement Co
Pocahontas County
Danish Lutheran Church Hosts Sunday Service And Picnic
Morning services will be held next Sunday at the Danish Lutheran Church with an afternoon Sunday school picnic in the Niels C Nielsen grove north of Rolfe. An inaugural social on the church lawn is planned for Saturday evening and all are invited to attend both services and the picnic.
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Niels C. Nielsen Grove
Rolfe
Episode 14 of The Lost City Airs Friday Evening
Friday August 27 features Episode 14 of The Lost City and a Comedy art segment. The program schedule highlights a blend of adventure and humor.
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Ormere
First National Bank
Rolfe, Iowa
Sunsets
Sunups
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. H. Bryan
Wotonly
Zm - Bible School
H. Berthelsen
Helen Gibson
Fildom
Billy Weat
Buck Jones
Harold Titus
Edith Roberts
Frank Mayo
Laska
the Rio Grande
Mae Marsh
Iowa
W. S. McEwen
Robt. Bruce
James Bruce
Jos. McEwen
D. D. McEwen
Board of Directors
J.B. Kent
Robert Bruce James Bruce v. Ss. McEwen
Joseph McEwen
the State Savings Bank
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