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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1925
Page
6
The piece argues advertising reshapes housekeeping by replacing older tools with electric devices. It notes the iron, washing machine, and vacuum are adopted due to advertisements, which break old habits and expand merchant reach.
The school will show new finishes with painted walls and an auditorium resembling a city theatre. The gym floor was rebuilt with a waterproof concrete base, treated lumber, and lining for basketball. A curriculum change replaces the old rural education course with an extra junior year methods semester and Ritter Wilmarth Rural School Methods will be the core text with books stocked at Webb's Drug Store.
Members of Pocahontas County pig clubs will be honored at the Big Four fair in Fonda on September 16, Farm Bureau Day. More than 500 in premiums will be awarded by the fair and thirteen local banks. Pigs by Poland China, Duroc, Hamp shire, Chester White, Spotted Poland China and Tamworth breeds will compete, judged by M. G. Thornburg of Des Moines. Admission is free for 4 H members, with pens and bedding provided. Pigs judged at 1:00 p.m. A team pulling contest and speeches by L. J. Dickingson and R. L. Bliss are part of the program.
Mrs Frank Charlton entertained Laurens friends and out of town guests at a one o'clock luncheon. Cateress Cleaver prepared a three course meal while Misses Lucile Bowen and Maxine Colebaugh served. Guests included Mrs Paul Hakes Mrs Evans Mrs Wilmont Allen Mrs F C Gilchrist Jr Mrs Claussen Mrs Charles Lee Mrs Alma Leander Miss Rachel Whitfield of Laurens and Miss Gladys Obrecht of Havelock.
The Rolfe Womans Club will hold its first regular meeting of the season at the Knights of Pythias hall Friday afternoon September 4 at 2 30 oclock. Reports from the Biennial and department chairmen will be given. A reception for new members and light refreshments will follow. Members are urged to attend to start the year properly.
Dewayne Thomas Howard Bruce and Merle Finn, driving a Ford, failed to see a freight train occupying the M. and St. L. crossing near the depot. The car struck a tank car, causing injuries. Dewayne escaped near unscathed, Howard suffered a arm cut, Merle badly cut requiring about a dozen stitches. The wreck left the car badly damaged and in hospital for days.
The Johnson Bros Threshing Club held a August 20 ring and on August 21 about seventy people gathered at the Hughes home south of town for a social evening. Ice cream cake pop cigars and gum were served at the Johnsons house with ten gallons of ice cream and ample cake and snacks. Attendees wished the Johnson brothers luck and hoped for another gathering next year.
The Farmers Union of Pocahontas county will hold its fifth annual festival at Ware on September 2 and 3. Milo Reno state president will speak alongside other nationally known speakers. Two ball games Marathon versus Varina and Pocahontas versus Palmer are on the program with band music by the Pomeroy band and Hempsell's seven piece orchestra for dancing. There will be games races and free acts as the union again promises a lively event.
The I. D. E. D. Y. Club of D. M.T. met at Ruth Thorson’s home on August 19. Light refreshments were served at the close. Ruth Thorson and Alta Peterson were the hostesses. The next meeting is set for September 6 at the school house.
On Thursday September 3, the Palo Alto Fair Association directors and fifty to sixty Emmetsburg businessmen with a twenty piece band will tour Rolfe to promote the Palo Alto Fair and Fall Festival set for September 15 to 18. They will be joined by several notable speakers.
The Des Moines Township Womans Club will hold a reception for teachers at the school house Friday evening September 4 at 8 o'clock. All teachers and community youths are invited.
R. H. S. announces football drill starts after school with first practice Monday at 3 30 pm. Coach Raff will be at Ames then Rolfe on August 29 to issue equipment, meet players, and discuss football policy. A 4 30 pm meeting follows for interested players.
Cyril Jens Thompson, the three year old son of Mr and Mrs Jens Thompson, died Tuesday at 9:00 am from a brain tumor after an Iowa City examination suggested infantile paralysis. The child had been bedridden for weeks despite medical care. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2:00 pm.
Rural school graduates often miss education due to lack of local work. Some students stay in town for meals and lodging while others drive daily. Interviews for homes work opportunity are advised to contact Mr Setzeplandt for potential placements and support.
The Womans Club of Des Moines Township invites 4 H Club girls to a meeting at the schoolhouse on September 5 at 2:00 PM sharp.
Pocahontas will gain a new auto prefix number next year moving from 80 to 81 as Webster county advances to the 10 000 class and takes a small number 9. Clinton county also shifts into the 10 000 class taking 8 but does not raise Pocahontas. Iowa's auto population climbs, bringing added problems.
The Rolfe Womans Club hosts a community reception for teachers from Rolfe Des Moines and Garfield townships at the Knights of Pythias hall on Thursday evening September 10th. Parents and patrons are invited to meet and greet the educators to foster better school work.
A compact observation notes that youths inherit many faults from time spent with older generations. It argues that peer influence and cross generational ties shape behavior more than individual choices. The remark highlights concerns about guidance and responsibility across ages.
Miss Jane Gordon of Lake Forest Illinois and Morris Webb of Rolfe wed at the bride's home in a quiet ceremony led by Rev McClure. The bride wore pink chiffon and carried Mrs Calvin Coolidge roses. After a Niagara Falls motor trip the couple will reside in Rolfe at Mrs D W Triple residence apartments. Morris Webb is a Rolfe native, former Rolfe High School graduate, Navy veteran and former employee of Webb's Drug Store.
At St Margaret's Catholic church a congregational vote after Sunday services approved enlarging the Rolfe church. The planned additions, including a full basement, should expand capacity for a growing flock under Rev G T Theobald, who will also serve as architect and boss contractor. The project, costing about $10,000, is slated for next season.
Sunday services listed with morning worship Bible School and youth groups. Regular services next Sunday morning. Pastor to occupy pulpit. Vacationing ends. renewed activity expected. Evening service possibly outdoors at A D Clear home. Last week’s church lawn meeting praised. traffic minor. Attend church next Sunday, twice if possible.
Rev J O Wangberg leads English services at 10 45 a m with 11 45 a m Sunday School and Bible Class at Trinity Lutheran Church. No evening service. Guest preacher Walter Grau who spoke here last fall will preach Sunday morning, noted for spiritual vision despite blindness. An offering will be taken for him. A bank robbery story ends the report, showing a troubled boy.
The Rolfe Boy Scouts led by Scout Master Claus Rev Jester and Walter Harris left Monday for a several day trip to Okoboji Lake. They rented a large cottage on Methodist camp grounds and planned a wholesome stay with camp routines. The party includes Lawrence Quinsland Arlo Ives Melvin Thompson Robert Pollock Norman Siefkin Donald Smith Clare Sidmore Floyd Cox Edward Calligan Edward Rudolphson James McCoy Orlando Wangberg Russell Harris Graydon Thornton Halleck Brinkman Marshall Tubbs Helmer Kaiser Harold Marchant Merle Christensen.
Gilmore Portland Cement Co stockholders recently met to approve selling the plant to Marquette Cement Co for 515000, but required 60 percent consent could not be reached. A Mason City bid of 550000 was not considered, another meeting is planned for September, and about one million dollars has been invested in the plant with a mortgage of 200000 due. If sale occurs at these figures stockholders may receive about 50 cents on the dollar.
Rev J H Walker reports a return to normal church work after a pleasant vacation. The Leaguers plan a world trip visiting Yellowstone Egypt Florida and the South Pole in under an hour with refreshments included. A summer Christmas tree at Sunday school will raise gifts for Indian mission schools with specific item lists from each class. Donations will fund a fountain pen for the missionary in charge. A reflective note on impatience ends the message.
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