Presbyterian Quartette Leads Local Church Choir Revival
A long tradition of church music appears in the county with the Presbyterian Quartette formed by Mrs. C. B. Bowen Mrs. C. J. White C. H. Moon and Harriss F. Thomas. Veteran choir members include Mrs. Marion Bruce Miss Ruth Webb J. T. Grant and others. Today Miss Alice Peters leads the vested choir in a moving worship service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Bowen
C. J. White
C. H. Moon
Harriss F. Thomas
Presbyterian
Marion Bruce
Ruth Webb
J. T. Grant
J. R. McIntire
H. H. Brigham
C. J. Morrison
Sarabelle Quinsland
Daisy Holt
Charlotte Cumming
Lawrence Quinsland
J. H. Engel
DeWayne Thomas
Graydon Thornton
Lorraine Morrison
Alice Peters
Fifty Years of Presbyterianism in Rolfe and Nearby
A historical account traces Rolfe church life from early pastors Dr McEwen and McGagney to Rev Echlin and Rev Lester. It highlights wartime leadership, the organ installation funded by many families, and a long line of dedicated elders, superintendents, and members shaping a resilient, unified congregation. The piece notes losses, memorials, and the ongoing work of Sunday schools and church ministries in Rolfe, Iowa and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McEwen
Battle Creek
McEwen
Milne
A. Z. McGagney
Echlin
Rolfe
Perry
Cedar Falls
Nevada
Town
J. P. Lester
Carroll
Iowa
W. C. Kennedy
C. S. Harris
J. F. Marcum
M. P. Hancher
Mr. Kennedy
Mr. Harris
Mr. Marcum
Hancher
L. W. Ives
J.B. Kent
J. J. Bruce
George F. Spence
A. V. Grant
G. A. Dawson
J. C. Damberg
Nedy
J. H. Brinkman
Geo. O. Hauck
Lester
Church Bible School
J. T. Grant
S. S
Geo. F. Spence
L. W. Kennedy
C. H. Moon
Amy Ireland
Mae Moon
Lester Patterson-Burgess
Milton Munson
Notable History of a Local Church Board and Mission Groups
The article highlights the church board of trustees led by J R McIntire H N Hamilton C E Boyce J H Brinkman C B Bowen and Dr C W Siefkin noting modern building upgrades since 1925 a $3500 expenditure on manse remodeling and a history of Ladies Excelsior and Woman's Missionary Societies with multiple presidents. It lists clergy and members sent to service including Rhodes scholars Virgil Hancher and Gordon Siefkin and honors the Loyal Session led by J T Grant C L Gunderson G A Dawson J T Brinkman J F Wiegman and A W Ives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. McIntire
H. N. Hamilton
C. E. Boyce
J. .H. Brinkman
C. B. Bowen
C. W. Siefkin
J. EB. Spencer
Presbyterian Church
Lake City
Iowa
Albert L. Howland
Manning
Clara Dawson
Mossop
Harriman
Tenn
Rhodes
Virgil Hancher
Chicago
Gordon Siefkin
Oxford University
Iowa State University
Our Church
J. T. Grant
C. L. Gunderson
G. A. Dawson
J. T. Brinkman
J. F. Wiegman
A. W. Ives
Fiftieth Anniversary Reflections for Rolfe Presbyterian Church
A speech on Rolfe Presbyterian Churchs fifty year history urges honoring the past while preparing for a stronger future. It acknowledges mistakes and wasted opportunities, emphasizes devotion to church and service, and calls for continuity as leadership passes to new caretakers.
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Rolfe
Early Historical Reports First Members To Be Received
The Rolfe Iowa church session met at the school house on April 17 1881. Present were Rev L Gray moderator Elders Robt Struthers Robert Lothian and J J Bruce. Marquis Lind Mrs Ann Mc Donald Lind Margaret Lind and Maria Lind were received as members from Rolfe Presbyterian Church after due application. J J Bruce clerk of session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School House
Rolfe
Iowa
L. ©. Gray
Robt. Struthers
Robert Lothian
J. J. Bruce
Marquis Lind
Ann McDonald Lind
Margaret Lind
Maria Lind
First Baptisms Conducted at Mc Knight’s Point Iowa
On January 21 1881 the Session met at Mrs Jas Struthers residence Mc Knight's Point Iowa. Present were Rev L C Gray moderator Elders Robt Struthers and J J Bruce. Baptism administered to Anna Bell Struthers five James and Margaret Struthers. Frederick William seven. George David six. Leslie three sons of William and Annie Struthers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Struthers
McKnight’s Point
Iowa
L. C. Gray
Robt. Struthers
J. J. Bruce
Anna Bell Struthers
James
Margaret Struthers
Frederick William
George David
Leslie
William
Annie Struthers
First Annual Report of Second Presbyterian Church Rolfe Iowa
The First Annual Report covers April 1880 to April 1881 for Second Presbyterian Church of Rolfe Iowa to the Presbytery of Fort Dodge. It records eight elders and three deacons, eighteen total communicants, infants baptized four, adult baptisms zero, Sabbath school membership zero, and various church contributions totaling 14 dollars across missions education church erection relief and other categories. The church reports no ministry students under care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church
Rolfe
Iowa
Ft. Dodge
Home Missions
Foreign Missions
General Assembly
J.J. Bruce
Thirty Dollars Per Month and Board April 1st 1883
Session met under Moderator Rev L C Gray with Elders Lothian Struthers and Bruce. Gray announced his last Sabbath and asked for provision for Rolfe services. Woods, Princeton Seminary student, offered to serve vacation for thirty dollars monthly and board. proposal approved and Woods invited. Woods served delightfully that summer. obituary notes follow-up clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Gray
Lothian
Struthers and Bruce
Rolfe
M. C. Woods
Princeton Seminary
Woods
Appointment of Sabbath School Superintendent and secretary
On April 1st 1883 Bro W G Kennedy was appointed by the Session as Superintendent of the Rolfe Presbyterian Sabbath School and Joseph S Hatton not a church member was named secretary. J J Bruce served as Clerk of Session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. GC. Kennedy
Rolfe Presbyterian Sabbath School
Joseph S. Hatton
J.J. Bruce
Purchase Of Lot For Church In Rolfe 1888
The Session and Trustees agreed to buy lots 8 and 4 in Block 3 Town of Rolfe for about one hundred dollars. Plover members moved to organize a separate church and were dismissed to form their own congregation. The Second Presbyterian Church of Rolfe dedicated its church building December 9 1888 with a sermon by Rev T S Bailey and a cost report of just over $3000 including the property and improvements. Communion followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Bhd
Robt. Struthers
Plover
Iowa
M. E. Church
G. H. Duty
W. C. Kennedy
Robert Struthers
Robt. Lothian
Robt. Anderson
Mary Anderson
James Henderson
Beatrice Henderson
J. Loughead
S. J. Loughead
A. L. Whitney
Mary E. Whitney
Alexander McEwen
Elizabeth Horsman
Catherine Parradee
Glen Shaver
Delilah McEwen
Chas. Henderson
William Henderson
John Henderson
Jennet Henderson
Christine Henderson
Shaver
Marquis Lind
Ann Lind
Maggie Lind
Maria Lind
Second Presbyterian Church
Bailey
New Church Members Received and Sabbath Charge Details
The session received Mrs. A. V. Grant, her son John T. Grant, and Jennie McEwen into communion and added names to the roll. Separately, Delman Gaeta Snae faced Sabbath desecration accusations with his wife implicated. a committee was to report facts and the accused was to speak at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Grant
John T. Grant
Jennie McEwen
Pada Gaeta
Twenty Five Year Members List at Local Church
A roll of members worshipping over twenty five years is published, detailing names and years of joining from 1880 through 1905, including Ellen Mather Margaret Struthers J T Grant C S Harris Susan Howland C M Webb Hattie Ratcliff C W Siefkin Margaret Vetter H N Hamilton J C Olerich Rob Roy J F Wiegman H F Olerich D Brinkman M N Ives A W Ives C L Gunderson C L Gunderson W P McIntire Nellie Heald J W Heald Nellie Ratcliff A R Thornton etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tweny
Ellen Mather
Margaret Struthers
J. T. Grant
L. W. Ives
C. S. Harris
M. N.ves
Susan Howland
C. M. Webb
A. C. Thomas
C. C. Sietert
C. L. Gunderson
W. P. McIntire
J. W. Heald
Nellie Grant
J. H. Brinkman
Robert Bruce
H. L. Carlton
A. W. Ives
J. O. Hosier
A. A. Richmond
Geo. OQ. Hauck
M. P. Hancher
C. J. Morrison
H. F. Olerich
Nellie Ratcliff
A. R. Thornton
Arthur Vaughn
G. A. Dawson
A. D. Cleal
Neils Frederickson
Ivan Harris
Church Membership Data Shows Growth and Reach
The congregation reports 351 members and over 300 in Sunday School with a peak attendance of 308. It spans 186 families across thirty square miles, with more than one third living in rural areas.
Rolfe Presbyterian Mother Church Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary
The Rolfe church marked its fiftieth anniversary on October 12, drawing delegations from Pochahontas Plover Gilmore City West Bend and Laurens. It fostered nearby congregations and shared worship spaces with Methodists and Trinity Lutheran, reflecting ongoing Christian brotherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Presbyterian
Rolfe
Pocahontas
Plover
Gilmore City
West Bend
Laurens
Presbyterian Church
Trinity Lutheran
Presbyterian
Christian Brotherhood
Faithful Co Operation and Church Building in Town
It is a worthy institution in one town with 8 000 population and the church in Rolfe shows a long history and strong membership. The Presbyterian church building and its pastorage have been called into use, reflecting mutual helpfulness and pride in the institution.
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Buch Presbyterian Church
Rolfe
Rolfe Hug Yeagen
Canned Foods Aid Winter Menus Say Iowa Experts
Iowa extension specialists advise using canned fruits vegetables and meats to balance winter meals. They warn against spoiled home canned goods and explain signs of spoilage such as leaks cloudiness and dull appearance.
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Ae Ice
Iowa State College
Ares
Board Rents 200 Acre Farm to Study Erosion
The state board of education will subsidize part of a 200 acre federal experimental farm in Page county to study erosion. Page county organizations and citizens will cover the remaining rental under a cooperative effort begun after delegates visited Iowa State College in October. The U S Department of Agriculture will spend about 25000 dollars annually for ten years on erosion control experiments using Marshall silt loam, with efforts conducted in cooperation with Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Page County
Page
Ciizens
Iowa State College
Amz
Federal Bureau of Chemistry and Soils
United States Department of Agriculture
Marshall Silt
Midwest
Los State College
Soybean Flour and Water May Substitute for Milk in Infant Diets
Iowa State College home economics researchers report soybean flour mixed with water can satisfactorily feed milk sensitive infants. The mix provides complete protein and nutrients for such babies with cod liver oil orange juice and sugar added as advised by physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nullion
Home Econo
Iowa State College
Ams
Indian wealth in 1928 and a curious tale
A fragment notes the 1928 estimate of Indian wealth at over 1.6 billion dollars and references a curious tale about a man who doubted his car’s road worthiness. The text is incomplete but points to historical economic context and a folklore-like anecdote.
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Try
Pocahontas County Board Proceedings Approve Land Apportionment
The Pocahontas County Board sets a three member apportionment board with Hopkins Snavens Schnug and Thornton named. The auditor is directed to issue a commission to allow special uses within the district and the report to be filed as soon as possible. The board adjourned October 17 1980. Roy A. Johnson County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supervisors
Pocahontas
Hopkins
Snavens
St. Schnug
Rolfe
A. L. Thornton
Fthontas
Boar
Sal Chall
Roy A. Johnson
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J. F. Wiegman Rey
Los Angeles
Grant
Moon
L. W. Ken
R. S
Ellen) Mather
Charles H. Moon
the Board of Trustees
Leaders of Excelsior Society
Wm. Matteson
Ladies’ Excelsior Society
C. A. Grant
L. A. Bright
Thos. Beatty
D. W. Fouch
Jerome Hollenbeck
Manley Brown
M. C. Ransom
Woman’s Missionary Society
C L. Gunderson
W. H. McEwen
C. C. Siefert
Grant Pollock
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