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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
14
In the Des Moines area the Powers brothers witnessed a drowning after a boy fell into the river. John Powers, a 43 year old bachelor, died from causes other than drowning as his lungs showed little water. The bodies were recovered shortly after and a double funeral was held in West Bend on Monday.
Pastor Carl M. Vevle announces morning services in Norwegian at eleven with a Sunday school following. Evening services also in Norwegian at 7:30. All are cordially invited to participate in any or all services.
The D.M.T. high school enjoyed agriculture slide shows on weeds, ordered a new collection each Monday, and produced a new school pennant. Six weeks exams finished as basketball teams played Bradgate and Rodman, with boys and girls on both sides and a few wins noted. Class organizations formed with officers named for juniors seniors and freshmen, and grade reports note perfects and Christmas program plans amid a light year-end mood.
Dorothy Cole Concert Co. performs at the high school auditorium next Thursday evening December 28. Also noted: Mr and Mrs Thomas Hamilton traveled to Indiana for their uncle's funeral. A farm sale by Chas Hacker is set for Tuesday December 21 four miles north of Havelock with a complete property list advertised elsewhere in this issue.
A editorial urges fair discipline by teachers and invites parents to examine causes of pupil misconduct. It notes no system is perfect and stresses accountability. The piece shifts to announce a four mile railway line planned by Canadian Pacific Railway in Temiskaming opening northern transport via a contract with Quebec government.
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