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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
5
An Iowa discussion argues burning surplus corn as fuel may relieve famine pressure and influence prices. Kent reports mixed burning results with coal to reduce tar and save costs, urging farmers to consider self defense via propaganda and market impact questions.
The notice lists early December farm sales near Rolfe Iowa. Mrs A D Sanford plans a closing sale December 8 two miles southeast of Rolfe including cattle, hogs, chickens, machinery, alfalfa, oats and household goods due to Mr Sanford's death. Mr Malcolm retires and holds a closing out sale December 6 four miles southeast of Rolfe featuring horses cattle pigs and farm memory items.
Fragmentary church notice quotes a sermon theme from Rev. C. Shaveland at Rin ity Lutheran Church. The readable lines hint at a Sunday service and an evening hour, with a reflection on embarrassment from trying to fool another.
The Methodist Episcopal Church ladies announce a bazaar and supper in the church basement on Wednesday afternoon December 7. Bazaar opens at 1 PM, supper served at 5 PM for 35 cents with fried chicken potatoes gravy baked beans cabbage salad cranberry sauce pie on the menu.
The Rolfe American Legion football team lost 9 to 0 at Humboldt last Thursday. Neither side scored in the first half as Rolfe stalled near their goal line. Humboldt kicked a field goal in the third quarter and then scored near the end after a blocked punt. Rolfe’s penalty-filled drives bogged down but the team showed strong potential for next season. The writer commends Humboldt’s clean play and notes Rolfe’s strong line and practice handicap.
The Woman's Club leads the Christmas Seals sale to fund the Tuberculosis Association. Money supports county programs, school health measures, the Baby Health work, and a potential county clinic. Buy seals with every package and letter through Christmas to aid the cause.
The special meetings began Sunday evening at the Presbyterian church and attract large audiences. Rev. J. P. Lester preaches intensely while C. H. Moon leads a large chorus. The home talent effort emphasizes local industry and invites business and professional people to attend the special sermon on "The Christian and His Business."
National Educational Week is set for observance in Rolfe with daily talks of education and patriotism. The American Legion and Civics Department of the Woman's Club sponsor activities and pulpits at churches on Sunday to promote educational ideals.
The Missionary Committee hosted a profitable Sunday evening. Next Sunday’s consecration meeting features leader Miss Margaret Green with the topic Thy Will be Done With My Mind. All members should attend and visitors are welcome. Meetings begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Rev H Berthelsen preached his farewell last Sunday to a goodly congregation expressing appreciation for the community support and kind words about his ministry in the Rolfe area.
Pocahontas County Iowa voters approve a resolution directing County Auditor C W Gilchrist to purchase corn and burn it as fuel in the courthouse the county home and the insane infirmary. Board chairman B C Rudolfson leads the discovery amid economic strife and coal shortages.
Des Moines visit reveals The Register and Tribune press room a model of labor saving machinery. The two papers employ four to five hundred people and show strong local leadership from Harvey Ingham Gardner Cowles and Harry Watts.
The Women's Club calls a regular meeting at the K of P hall tomorrow afternoon with the program published last week. It promises a delightful afternoon and urges every member to attend.
Aaron D. Sanford born August 17 1850 in Delaware New York died November 20 1921 at his country home near Rolfe Iowa He moved to Ogle County Illinois in childhood married Ann Rebecca Typer December 25 1871 and had ten children thirteen grandchildren The Sanford family moved to Rolfe Iowa in 1897 He joined the Free Methodist church near Polo Illinois Funeral services were held November 23 at the Presbyterian church with out of town relatives attending
Pastor Rev John P Lester reports ongoing two week series of special meetings drawing large turnouts and strong singing. Friday night aims to unite merchants and professionals for a sermon on The Christian and His Business, inspiring a new view of life work.
The Knights of Pythias Silver Leaf lodge calls all members to attend the annual officer election at Castlehall next Monday evening. All Knights are urged to serve if called, to ensure strong lodge leadership this year.
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