Local Diddings and Social News from Rolfe Area
Rolfe and surrounding communities socialize with visits, trips, and picnics. Notable events include the Pythian Sisters season opener on Sept 5, multiple family visits to Rolfe, and a Labor Day barber picnic at Twin Lakes. Manson fair dates set for Sept 4-6 and local medical updates from Dr. Martin in Fort Dodge. A. W. Ives and family plan a Greenville reunion, and M. Park Hancher undergoes colon surgery with positive recovery prospects in Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Carroll
Elva Johnson
Garfield Street
Montgomery Place
Maggie Vetter
W. W. Wheeler
Mason City
Wheeler
Rolfe
Lillian E. Kittoe
Storm Lake
State Board of Control
M. Park Hancher
Rochester
Minn
Hancher
Barber Shops Close for Labor Day Picnic
Our barber shops will be closed on Labor Day due to the Master Barbers Picnic at Twin Lakes. Cliff Watts and Mrs. J. L. Moore announce the local observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB. Hoover
Carroll, Ia
Twin Lakes
Rolfe
J. L. Moore
Cliff Watts
For Sale and Wanted Notices from Rolfe Item
For Sale Home Comfort range and furniture plus about fifty Buff Leghorn and Buff Rock chickens listed by Mrs W W Wheeler Rolfe phone 177 Also For Sale Fresh tomatoes by Mrs G D Struthers phone 6R34 Rolfe Wanted Married man to do general farm work H D Brinkman Rolfe Town Highest cash prices paid for hides pelts furs by R W Wilkin Rolfe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Poduska
Rolfe
Titan
W. W. Wheeler
G. D. Struthers
H. D. Brinkman
R. W. Wilkin
Pocahontas County Youth Shine at Iowa State Fair
Pocahontas County youths exhibit calves and crafts at the Iowa State Fair. Winners include Arlo Ives 21st in Senior Angus Calf, Edward Flaherty 26th in Senior Angus Calf, Virgil Vaughn 21st in Junior Angus Calves and 7th in Group of Five Angus. George Pavik placed 40th in Hereford. Vera Madsen won first on a hooked rug. Health contestant and three demonstration teams未reporting by closing time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Arlo Ives
Edward Flaherty
Virgil Vaughn
George Pavik
Vera Madsen
Kathleen Barnes Weds George Elbert in Algona Ceremony
Kathleen Barnes daughter of Dr and Mrs H C Barnes Rolfe and George Elbert son of Mr and Mrs Peter Elbert Whittemore married Tuesday Aug 28 at Saint Cecilia Church Algona Rev Father Geaman officiated at eight o clock Nuptial Mass A three course breakfast followed at Algona Country Club The bride wore blond satin with black velvet. Bernadine Barnes wore navy velvet with georgette Mrs Elbert attended Rolfe High School and studied at the State University of Iowa while Mr Elbert runs the Dodge Brothers sales agency in Algona They plan a short honeymoon in the Wisconsin Dalles and will reside in Algona
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Barnes
H. C. Barnes
Rolfe
George Elbert
Peter Elbert
Whittemore
Saint Cecilia’s Catholic Church
Algona
Father Geaman
Bernadine Barnes
Louis Elbert
Algona Country Club
Elbert
Rolfe High School
State University of Iowa
Theta Phi Alpha Sorority
Dodge Brothers
Wisconsin Dalles
Picks to Picks by Thomas E Pickerill
A column mixes social observations on politics gender roles and humor. It riffs on presidential timber farmers life sugarless wartime habits and a veteran hint about alcohol enforcement with a dry humor tone. Commissioner Doran plans distinctive highway caps for dry agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doran
China
Mrs Geo A Speer Obituary and Services Held
Emma A Powell born November 2 1870 Traer Iowa died August 20 1928 Twin Lakes Iowa aged 57 9 18 united in marriage to Geo A Speer March 5 1890 at Traer farm near Havelock five children Willis Eva Ralph Mildred Grace. active Methodist Episcopal and Ladies Aid socities Rebekah American Legion Auxiliary Pocahontas Red Cross officer leaves mother and many relatives. Services at M E church Havelock conducted by Rev Day and Rev Grove interment Washington Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma A. Powell
Traer
Iowa
Twin Lakes
Geo. A. Speer
Havelock
Willis A
Mallard
Eva Shorts
Cylinder
Ralph
Mildred
Grace
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Ladies’ Aid and
Foreign Missionary Societies
Rebekah Order
American Legion Auxiliary
Pocahontas County Red Cross
Ruth Powell
Chicago
W. C. Wagener
Edward
Fred
Garfield
John Powell
Watsom
Chas, Philson
Lydia Philson
Nellie Morviss
FE. White
Harlan
Harold Speer
Buckingham
Mallard and Cylinder
M. E. Church
C. L. Day
S. T. Grove
Plover
Presbyterian Church Notes and Fall Plans
The Rev. J. P. Lester reports Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m with Sunday School at 11:15 a.m and junior and Christian Endeavor groups in session. Fall rally plans are in progress and a return to regular church attendance is encouraged. Dr. Lester traveled to Rochester to be with M. P. Hancher for surgery. Robert Ives underwent brain tumor surgery at University Hospital Iowa City and is recovering well, with cautious optimism for his outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Glass
Junior Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
J. P. Lester
Rochester
Minn
M. P. Hancher
Robert Ives
University Hospital
Iowa City
Mr. Ives
Methodist Episcopal church notes district conference Fort Dodge
Rev J H Walker reports district conference with Bishop Leete as guest at First Church. Annual business meeting Friday at eight. Queen Esthers to hold district rally Friday. Ruth Walker to present a play recital Sunday evening. Fruit and vegetables for hospital sought. empty jars available at the parsonage. It mentions politics and divorce records humorously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Glass
Apworth League
G.g
Fort Dodge
Bish Leete
First Church
Queen Esthers
Ruth Walker
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness
I wish to thank all my neighbor and friends for the kindness she to my family and myself during illness. Mrs. A. G. Sroufe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Sroufe
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. A. Dawson Plumbing Shop
H. B. Rutgers
BR. W. Meredith
Hampshire
E. E. Wilcox
Arrow
Frank Mac Vey
Howland Oil Station
Wheel Chair
Knud Damborg
Earl White
Harriss
F. Thomas
A. V. Graeber
Farmers’ Union Mutual
Milan Sharp
McCormick-Deering
A. M. Simonson
A. H. Hancher
Peterson & Dahl
Ford
A. . Hess
Cora E. Sharp
Lathrop Cream Station
B. Sheldon
Laurens
Life Insurance
Equitable Life of Iowa
Jan Eawes
Equita
Des Moines
Bob Kent
Peter Johnson
Pomeroy
Pythian Sisters
Elliott
Cox & Brooks Laundry
Ft. Dodge
Jacob Meisenbach
Ill
James Sennett
Pat Wood
Leech Lake
Noah Repp
Perry
E.G. Rude
Wm. Fisher
Baby
Black Hills
A. W. Graeber
Gerald
Clifford
Red Lake Falls
C. G. Lighter
Charline
Jean
Miriam
Emma Lighter
Mattie
Agnes Christensen
Sioux City
Pearl Rutherford
Marathon
Ted Hewlett
Alta Hewlett
Martin
Edwin Hix
Field Artillery
Fort Des Moines
Clayton Lester
Virginia Ann
Lester
Mr. Kennedy
Burlington
Wis
A. W. Ives
J. O. Hosier
Greenville
Harvey Ditto
Audubon
Carl Kauffman
Louise Ives
Manson
Mabel Dickey
Miss Dickey
Walter Lortz
Shelter House
Clara
Nellie Smith
Dalles
Wisconsin
Hanchers
Arnold's Park
Carl Hille
Leslie Hatch
Alta
A. W. Flack
Dell
Kansas City
A. G. Hille
Iowa State Fair
Thomas E. Pickerill
Ener Hoover
G. A. Dawson
W. R. Jones
Mr. Wilkin
Pig Club
Cherokee
Spencer
Publix
Colorfast Ad A ‘Noveltone
Colorfast
E.G
RUDE
Rolfe, Iowa
Presbyterian Church Notes
D. D
Methodist Episcopal
Cappa
J. H. Walker
Webb’s Drug Store
Laurens Stock Show
Calhoun County Fair
Manson, Iowa
Floral Hall
Calhoun County
J.C. Hoag
C. W. Hyde
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