Local News Items Mention Visits and Appointments
Gertrude Peterson returned from Clarion after nursing the past two weeks. Harris family arrived in Cheyenne Wyoming for a visit with his mother Mrs. Harris and relatives. Mr and Mrs Ed Hoard and Mrs Pirkins drove to Ft Dodge yesterday. Mrs Hoard drove a new Chrysler 62. Firkin set December 20 for his sale on the G A Dawson north mile and four miles for Rolfe. W Vote family moved to Fonda for seasonal stay. Mr Vote grading in the vicinity. Dora Sexsmith visited over weekend at J F McCreery home. Miss Sexsmith of New Sharon guest with sister Catherine Nacke and Evelyn. Emma Linnan visited J F McCreery and Nacke homes. Hancher came from Chicago for Thanksgiving with M P Hancher family. drove off Dodge Friday with Mrs er, Miss Delma Nelson and Mrs J to visit relatives and take in Gents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Peterson
Clarion
Beer Harris
Cheyennes
Wyoming
Harris
Ed Hoard
Pirkins
Ft. Dodge
Myr. Hoard
I Firkin
G. A. Dawson
Dora Sexsmith
Siddall
Sexsmith
New Sharon
Is Ses
Catherine Nacke
Evelynn
J. F. McCreery
Emma Linnan
M. P. Hancher
Dodge
NITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Services and Meetings Noted
Rev J O Wangberg pastor leads day school and Bible class with English service at 10 00 a m and 11 00 a m Sunday services. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. Christmas program practice Saturday at 1 30 p m. Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs Thompson's home. Next Sunday services conducted by laymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nity
J Ladies’ Aid Society
Thompson
End of Year Services at Ferian Church
Under Pastor P. Lester D D services at Ferian Church include Sunday school at 9:55 and worship at 11:16 am followed by evening service at 7:30 pm. A union service next Sunday will be preached by Rev. , with nominations for officers to be discussed at a day school meeting. Missionary Society plans a near-term gathering and a Christmas program is set for Friday December 28 to allow families to be home for Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cee
Missionary Society
Pendleton Episcopal Church Service Notes and Local Events
The Arrow reports on church services at Pendleton Episcopal Church with Sunday and Wednesday meetings led by Pastor J He Walker, plus Young People's sessions at the Presbyterian Church. A Ladies' Aid Bazaar is planned for December 7 with a covered dish luncheon, and Golden Rule Day encourages frugal meals and donations to the Near East Institute. Jack Dalton shows significant health gains after Rochester treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wunion
Presbyterian Church
Tenth Grade Tennyson Play Earns Applause At High School
The Rolfe Woman's Club sponsored a Tuesday evening presentation of Tennyson's The Princess at the high school auditorium. Charlotte Walker and J H Walker led as Princess Ida and The Prince with Lorraine Dawson, Mrs Fred Smith, and others delivering strong supporting performances. Despite tight rehearsal time and some delays between scenes, the cast earned the audience's warm praise for their effort and polish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennyson
Rolfe Woman’s Club
Altho
Princess Ida
Prince
Charlotte Walker
J. H. Walker
Lady Psyche
Lorraine Dawson
Fred Smith
Lady Blanche
Christmas Seals Sale Under Way In Local Drive
Mrs Grant Pollock chairs the local Christmas Seals sale with Miss Dora Barker leading the committee. Proceeds fund tuberculosis fight and public health clinics. Mayor Bruce urges all citizens to buy Seals to extend health gains and improve future children’s lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Pollock
Dora Barker
Bruce
New Ford Car Details Due Friday From Rolfe Auto Co
Rolfe Auto Co plans to reveal full particulars including price for the new Model A Ford Friday Dec 2 after Ford salesmen meeting in Des Moines. L R Davidson attended with Iowa dealers. exhibition planned in all Ford garages worldwide with pictures. car aims for 65 mph speed, quick stops, strong pickup, low price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Auto Co
L. R. Davidson
Ford
Des Moines
Iowa
United States
Canada
England
Slim
Fae
Rolfe Woman's Club Meets at School Auditorium
The Rolfe Woman's Club holds its regular meeting at the school auditorium on Friday December 2 at 2 30 p m The Art Department leads the program Dr E W Wilson speaks on Mental Levels at 3 00 p m All women in the community are invited Parents may attend This is the last chance to pay dues without a delinquency fine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Woman’s Club
E. W. Wilson
Fort Dodge visitors include Mrs Sernett and Abbie
Local social notes record Mrs Mary Sernett and Abbie, Mrs Jas Sernett, and Sarabelle Quinsland visiting Fort Dodge on Friday. A casual remark invites readers to play safe. The piece mentions Chicago’s underworld and references Mayor Thompson’s "minute-men" in a provocative context about a possible revolutionary war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sernett
Abbie
Jas, Sernett
Sarabelle Quinsland
Fort Dodge
Chicago
Thompson
Famous Broadway Comedy Coming to Rolfe High
A Broadway sensation The Noble Outcast comes to Rolfe High School auditorium December 12 to 16 directed by Mildred Spear. Sponsored by the Letter Club, the production features Gerald Weston Lorraine Morrison Co Matthew Lee Warren Ives James Blackburn Norman Siefkin Jack Worthington Melvin Thompson Adelina Sennett Catherine Nacke Sadie Helen Howe in roles led by Mrs Lee.
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Rolfe
Mildred Spear
Letter Club
Rolfe High School
Gerald Weston
Lorraine Morrison
Matthew Lee
Warren Ives James Blackburn
Norman Siefkin
Jack Worthington
Melvin Thompson
Lee
Adelina Sennett
France
Catherine Nacke Sadie
Helen Howe
Methodist Supper Bazaar Held at Church Basement
The Methodist Ladies Aid Society will host the annual bazaar and supper in the church basement on Wednesday December 7 with pork fillet mashed potatoes gravy buttered peas baked beans Parkerhouse rolls cranberry relish apricot pie and coffee. Children under ten 25 cents adults 50 cents. Donations may be left at the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Parkerhouse
Rolfe Local Social News and Club Activities
Miss Helen Jones of Gilmore City visited Rolfe friends last weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Woodward of Clear Lake spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Wheeler. The Pythian Sisters host a bridge benefit at Castle hall on Thursday December 8 with 25 cent fee to aid the treasury. Chapter FR P Y O met at Mrs Bowen’s. readings by Glyde Brinkman and A O H Setzeptland. American Home Study Club meets December 6 at Mrs Boyce’s with demonstrations on candy making led by Mrs Wheeler and Miss Webb. A L D Club observed birth month of Goldsmith and George Elliott with Goldsmith paper and Silas Marner review. A small group began the Farm Bureau Millinery Project at Mrs Wheeler’s. second lesson December 6 at 1:30 pm. All Rolfe women invited. materials supplied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Jones
Gilmore City
Roberta Lighter
Chas. Woodward
Clear Lake
Woodward
W. P. Wheeler
Pythian Sisters
Castle Hall
B. Bowen
Glyde Brinkman
Susan Glarpelle
A. 0
H. Setzeplandt
Iowa
American Home Study Club
C. E. Boyce
C. B. Grant
Mary Wheeler
Ruth Webb
A. L. D. Club
A. V. Graeber
Goldsmith
George Elliott
Geo. R. Cook
Silas Marner
Elizabeth Herrold
W. F. Wheeler
Farm Bureau
Rolfe
Gus Perigal
Fort Dodge
Emma Lighter
Art
C. G. Lighter
Iowa City
Garfield
Alice Smith
Ames
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau Notes
The Millinery Course grows in popularity with more attendance and a third training group planned for Pocahontas county the week of December 5 to 9 focusing on Stitches and Hat Foundations. Happenings include the Rolfe meeting at J A Arnold home in Plover on December 8 and Rural Grain Co director activities featuring H F Toben from Lincoln township in Chicago.
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Pocahontas County
Rolfe
J. A. Arnold
Plover
H. F. Toben
Lincoln Township
Chicago
Rural Grain Co
Iowa
Illinois
National Farmers’ Elevator Grain Company, Co-Operative
National Organization of Farmers’ Co-Operative Elevators
Chicago Board of Trade
Peavia
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Omaha
Toben
4-H Club Notes from D M T Meeting
The W H L Club of D M T met at the school building Saturday with Ruth Thorson hosting. Sylvia Howe presented Parliamentary Law Practice and demonstrations on making slip covers and attractive writing centers. Health talks featured Rosy Cheeuss Without Rouge and Do We Play Enuf. Dorothy Howe gave a piano solo The Anvil Chorus. A brief business session discussed club treasury fund ideas.
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W. H. L. Club
D. M.T
Ruth Thorson
Sylvia Howe
Dorothy Howe
Anvil
PTA Meeting Elects Officers and Plans December Event
The Parent-Teachers' Association held a crowded session at the school auditorium adopting a new constitution and by laws. Officers elected: President Mrs Randall Melson Vice President Rev J H Walker Secretary Miss Dora Barker Treasurer Miss Edna Marcum. Next meeting set for December 26 at the same venue.
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Parent-Teachers’ Association
Randall Melson
J. H. Walker
Dora Barker
Edna Marcum
Rolfe Community Club Boosts Baby Beef Program
Twenty one youths and fathers attended Rolfe Community Club livestock meeting to discuss Baby Beef Club work. Calves were distributed to participants with weigh up dates extended to December 15. The program opens to all youths regardless of organization to promote stock production and enthusiasm for future shows including the Festival next fall.
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Ieir
Rolfe Community Club
Rolfe
T. D. Jones
L. R. Davidson
R. W. Wilkin
Pocahontas County
International
H. F. Kirchner
Edgar Cornell
J. C. Olerich
F. K. Grant
L. W. Kennedy
T. E D. Jones
Christmas Season Activities in Rolfe Planned
A Rolfe business group agreed to display small Christmas trees and plant a big community tree to signal the season. A main event around the tree is planned for Saturday afternoon December 17 at two o clock with a candy treat for local children and a potential Santa visit. Plans are tentative and more announcements will follow.
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Ford
Santa Claus
Rolfe
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