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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1921
Page
9
West Bend boys and girls opened their season with Rolfe last Saturday. The girls, new to the sport, faced tough defense but lost 34 to 6 as the visitors showed experience and speed. The Rolfe boys struggled to score, despite several chances, while West Bend dominated near the basket and finished ahead 27-18.
Local parents gathered in the school auditorium for Education Week activities but the event veered off topic as some speakers attacked city administration. The mayor faced ribbing while teachers reflected on the evening noting the shift from education to critique.
The notice invites the public to a Sunday afternoon community sing at 3 00 p m with high school students on the platform and college students home for vacation performing special numbers as Christmas carols. Attendance rose last month and the event precedes the holidays.
The Powhatan Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting at the Plover school house on Saturday December 17 at 8 00 p m. sharp. New county agent Mr Hilton will attend and members and nonmembers are urged to come. The meeting will plan work for the coming year and discuss a boys and girls calf and pig club with monthly meetings and potential oyster suppers.
Michael T. Collins, an early settler who arrived in 1856, died at his Lizard township home on December 12. Born in County Clare Ireland in 1844 he spent 65 years in the county and served on the county board of supervisors. He was buried in Lizard cemetery after services at St. Patrick's Church.
Six Senator and Mrs. G W Henderson invite friends to Highland Farm Sunday December 18 1921 from 1 to 7 PM to celebrate sixty five years of marriage. The notice asks guests with cars to help the elderly couple reach the event and hopes for good weather to welcome neighbors.
Chris Truelsen, a local hardwareman, was seriously injured when a large tree limb fell while he trimmed at his home. He fell about sixteen feet onto a cement walk, shattering his collarbone and injuring his back while bruising his body but avoided head injury. He remains in pain yet is expected to recover.
A Des Moines gathering dubbed the banker farmer convention is criticized as fixed and scripted. Joe Allen pushes for farmer recognition on the floor while Weslie W Wheeler speaks after repeated attempts. Mike Linnan coils in frustration as delegates deny farmers a fair hearing, prompting calls for open debate.
Last Sunday night's meeting was well planned and showed the leader’s effort. Three new members signed the pledge and attendance topped thirty. Next Sunday at 6 30 Helen Matteson will lead on Conscience. Everyone is invited to attend for a profitable hour.
Rolfe Post No 25 American Legion elected its officers for the coming year. Commander Will Gibbons commands. vice, F B Charlton. adjutant Will Taylor. finance Dr T D Jones. chaplain G Fred Smith. historian Dr I W Wilson. sergeant at arms Lee Hixon. The post has more than doubled in membership and aims to reach maximum next year. Join the Legion for service opportunities and community work.
Call to action urging readers to purchase Christmas Seals to fund town tuberculosis association efforts. Emphasizes public health impact, clinic access, baby welfare programs, and year end community support.
Last Saturday children canvassed town for Christmas Seals with courteous reception. Donors urged to give according to means, even if buying only a dollar’s worth. Seals available at Nacke's Pharmacy Webb's Drug Store and the Fair Store.
Mrs. D. W. Trick reports Deane Trick underwent an operation in Des Moines hospitals last week. He is said to be in fine condition and is expected home within a few days. Mrs. Trick returned Friday evening after visiting.
Seventy Rolfe boosters attended the county declamatory contest in Fonda last Friday evening to support contestants. Marion Hollis won the humorous class and the overall county cup as audiences and judges praised her performance. Eugene Clarke and Ivy Grant also earned praise though Clarke missed a place, while Flo and Miss Grant advanced in other divisions. The event highlighted youth development in Pocahontas County and stressed good losers as part of education.
Rolfe hosts Marathon in the season opener at the Rolfe gym Friday evening December 46. The game marks Rolfe’s first regular season contest and Marathon brings a strong lineup. A large crowd is urged to boost the home team against the western visitors.
Miss Marjorie Sweet, long known here with the Geo D Sweet show, joins the Take It From Me company for a four weeks run at the Great Northern Theatre in Chicago. She earns praise as Queen LaBelle the moving picture queen. Mr and Mrs Geo D Sweet spend winter in Sioux Falls South Dakota where their other daughter attends high school.
Here Mr. Connor of the auditing and finance department of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation visited the county this week to check the county agent and review the treasurer W W Wheeler s accounts. He reported everything satisfactory and predicted a good year for the Bureau locally.
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