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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1926
Page
5
An ancient myth extols heightened senses of an infallible hero who warned of danger, while a later message asserts advertising guards buyers from fraud. It urges merchants to back claims with full value, keep promises, and ensure advertised goods are as described, promoting Arrow advertising as a trust line.
The Pocahontas County Christmas Seal Sale committee led by Mrs. C W Bush urges residents to buy their $1,000 quota of seals. The campaign cites health savings from tuberculosis control and school health exams, noting years of progress in Iowa and a statewide seal effort through Christmas. Ontas county residents are asked to purchase 100,000 seals.
The drive to raise funds from Christmas sales supports tuberculosis and child welfare efforts in the county. Examination of babies, health education, and rural school programs are financed by these proceeds. 4-H girls from D M T will host a supper after the Farm Bureau meeting to raise money for delegates to the 4-H Short Course.
Last Friday nineteen banks in Palo Alto and Kossuth counties closed for an understanding with depositors. Twenty five banks to the north and west reopened after receiving depositor confidence. The move avoids receiverships and costs, with banks now functioning and reporting record business on reopening day.
Mrs T D Jones, committee member, lists sixty five names affiliated with the American Red Cross in the locality during the recent canvass. The roll names include E Eikenberry Jos McEwen Cora E Lighter L R Davidson BE H Clarke J T Grant C P Lathrop Lorraine Dawson Tilda Munson F E Grant B A Peterson Cecil Roby A G Hille Robert Hunter Marion Bruce M W Webb Geo Ivey James Fox F H Wheeler Frank Mikes G A Arnold P J Calligan Lawrence Larson G C Harris M W Gruver G A Dawson T Carroll Dr Fuller White E B Thompson Mrs A B Symes Chas Knutson C M Patterson E Meech C J White T D Jones J H Brinkman J H Engel Mrs T D Jones G R Janssen F B Charlton Mrs Earl Ferguson W I Pattee Leonard Smith Mrs L A Rogers L A Thompson Mrs F C Thomas J B Kent A G Lighter G F B Bectes Mrs M W Webb Mrs I S Colebaugh James Sennett Randall Melson M P Hancher Robi J Kent Geo R Cook R W Wilkin J C Thomas J P Lester T C Lowry Mrs T O Lowry A O H Setzeplandt Mrs I F Fisher J P Fisher Mrs Bessie Taylor
Mrs Frances Warner will speak on Books for Old and Young at the Rolfe Woman's Club Friday afternoon December 3 at the K of P hall. Books from local merchants will illustrate her talk and guide parents in choosing Christmas gifts. The Child Welfare Department chairs the event led by Mrs G T Pollock. The meeting begins at 2 30 p m.
The Girls' Club met at the school Tuesday evening and elected officers. Lorraine Dawson is president, Tilda Munson vice president, Dorabelle Pollock secretary, Vivian Showers treasurer, and Vera Nelson chairman of the dramatic committee. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, December 7 at the school.
Rev P M Petersen leads Nain Lutheran Church with Sunday services at 9 30 Sunday School at 10 80 and Bible Class at 11 45 morning reading. Week day prayer meeting Friday at 8 00 pm at the Behrendsens home. No Sunday evening service. All are welcome. An odd line about cars ends the item.
Silver Leaf Lodge No. 40 invites the public to an 8:30 p m event on Monday December 6 featuring Grand Chancellor R R Hibbs of Marengo with an address on Pythianism and brotherhood. Ward Ferguson and other dignitaries will speak followed by a dance and card party with Luchter's Trio of Milford. Officers election and degree conferrals occur at 7:00 p m sharp.
On Saturday evening December 4, Louis and Orlo Gerhardt will open the lyceum course at Des Moines Township school. Their varied program includes songs instrumental selections impersonations and readings in costume. Season tickets are Adults 1.00 single 50c Children 50c single 25c.
Miss Vasie Crow of Des Moines, a former Rolfe girl, presented a strong program Friday night at the high school auditorium under the Woman's Club Dramatic Committee. Readings included Benefits Forgot and The Stronger, with Italian dialect numbers praised by critics. The audience size was smaller than hoped, but those who attended enjoyed the performance.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church held a social in the church parlors last Thursday evening open to all. A "hard-time" affair featured Lorraine Morrison in vocal solo and musical reading with Russell Smith and Aubrey Wilson in an Apache dance. Norman Siefkin won first prize with an old woman costume and Lorraine Morrison won second for her "husband" outfit. The event ended with games and light refreshments.
An even dozen Rolfe youths gathered in Iowa City over the weekend and met at the University Memorial Union on Sunday afternoon to recall high school days. Attendees included Ruby Wilson Lucile Bowen Margaret Echlin Beatrice Munson Marion Hollis Jessie Harriger Fiverett Smith Marion Spear De Wayne Thomas Lester Kauffman Robert Pollock and C Gordon Siefkin. They planned future gatherings.
Pocahontas County hosts a two day convention at the local Presbyterian Church with a banquet Saturday night featuring Everett M. Robie of Des Moines as speaker and Geo. Gibson of Valley Junction plus Cramer of the Fort Dodge Y M C A. About 125 delegates from six towns expected. sessions open to public except Saturday banquet.
Members met at the president Mrs. W P Wheeler home on Friday evening November 19 and elected President Mrs J Hikenberry Vice President Mrs F M Ritchey Secy Treas Mrs H C Barnes. A fund to support summer social affairs will be raised and eligibles will be approached to join. After business a few games a lunch was served.
Rev J H Walker presides at Sunday Bible School morning worship Epworth League and evening service sermon topics Jesus Answers a Slander and The Peril of Negative Life A rally visit at Gilmore City inspires Rolfe rally Jan 25 A Humboldt sub district meeting discussed home mission needs and local church plans The Arrow NOW subscription urged.
Notification for Pocahontas County Chanter American Red Cross meeting at the courthouse in Pocahontas on Monday evening December 6 1926 at 730 PM to elect officers and conduct other business. C McCartan chairman.
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