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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1927
Page
8
Obituary for Mrs. Clifton, aged eighty one, former Havelock resident, with service at M. E. Church officiated by Rev. W. H. Lease and others. Interment at Washington Cemetery beside husband Rev. C. W. Clifton. Various town happenings include visits, travels, and moves among local residents and merchants.
Mr and Mrs N B Hersom returned Monday from Minneapolis where they visited relatives and attended the wedding of their son Lucien Mrs Roy Hersom and Miss Virginia joined them at Havelock and will stay in the community for some time Harold Crowell of Mallard was a business caller Saturday The Woman s Club enjoyed a meeting at Mrs N D Snell s home A new move saw ien Allen and family occupy the Siebold Classen home in north town Mrs Gus Fisher and Mrs Griffith visited Sacred Heart over the weekend The Graver tractor and corn picker aided John Brazier s harvest The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion met at Legion Hall last Thursday evening Mrs Bert Bass and Chas Nickelsen were Laurens visitors last Sunday
Rev C L Day pastor reports a full church week with Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meeting at Mrs B C Boys Friday afternoon December 9 led by Mrs John Nickell. King's Heralds meet Saturday at 2 30 Myrl Barth with Norma Balle leading. Christmas program plans finalized under Joyce Clarke. Rehearsal Saturday 2 30 at church. Conference of Older Boys and Girls at Pecaton tas attended by Rev and Mrs Day and Leaguers with 108 Sunday School attendees and even Brotherhood Class turnout. Grace Speer gave a vocal solo during the morning service.
Plover reports on millinery class progress led by Mrs. T R Jones with twelve foundations made by fourteen attendees. Community visits include Rev C J Mekkelson and many locals from Emmetsburg Spencer Estherville Lake Park Davenport Fort Dodge and Laurens. Death of Mrs Barney Hersom in Washington state noted with ties to Rolfe area.
Worth While Club led by Mrs. C Hansen held an all day hat making session at Robie Dunn home with a noon covered dish lunch. Eighteen attended aside from the leader and township chairman as eleven hats were made. Local notes report hunting hazards and livestock losses, a Dec 15 closing out sale, and several social visits amid an Iowa blizzard.
In the District Court of the State of Town Pocahontas County Iowa probate matter estate of Thomas Ward deceased. Sarah J Hoover appointed and qualified as executrix of the estate. Debts owed to or by the estate must be paid and claims presented as required by law. Dated November 25 1927.
The writer argues young men entering business from the top down often lose their footing when money is involved. He notes the radio enthusiast now seeks more than stations and demands something worthwhile.
An advertisement features R F Krueger describing relief from gas after Adlerika. It claims the first spoonful relieves gas and clears old waste matter, improving meal enjoyment and sleep, with C M Webb, Druggist, listing contact details.
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