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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1926
Page
13
An old farming paper notes that over ninety percent of farm wives surveyed are content with their lot thanks to household appliances. It credits advertising with bringing washing machines, irons, dishwashers, vacuums, running water and other aids that speed chores, improve homes, and boost life on the farm. The Arrow ads illustrate these conveniences and urge readers to notice them.
The Woman's Clubs in cooperation with the Farm Bureau and others announce seven Sheppard-Towner Baby Clinics from January 13 to 22. Clinics offer free educational examinations for children under five, with appointments required and a visit to be referred to a physician if needed. Staff includes Dr J J Gerkin and Miss Nan ock.
Mrs Thomas Fisher of Rolfe Iowa died at home on 16 1926 at age sixty one years and twenty one days. She was born November 25 1866 in Pennsyl vania and moved with her family to Viroqua in 1876 then Pocahontas County in 1884. She married Thomas Fisher in 1886 and had four children Earl Lee Ruth and Ray. She joined the Methodist Church in Rolfe in 1922 and suffered ill health for years. Funeral services were held at Rolfe Methodist Church and burial was in Garfield Cemetery.
In Rolfe Iowa neighbors raised funds to buy a radio for Wm Snook who suffered a paralytic stroke and has been bedridden. The first receiver was installed this week as the community acts as Santa Claus to bring afternoon fiddling programs and cheer to the Snook family during Christmas season.
Miss Norma Thornton marries Harry C Mildred on November 30, 1926 at Theta Sigma Phi Grub in Chicago. She is daughter of A. R. Thornton of this city, trained in journalism, now in Chicago advertising. The couple resides at the Brown Hotel in Des Moines.
In Rolfe school gym Saturday the Ware and D M T teams played boys and girls games. Ware girls won 24 10 over D M T girls while D M T boys defeated Ware 32 21. The piece also notes Plover 28 24 and a Bode victory for D M T, plus local business notes.
Des Moines Woman's Clubs with Farm Bureau units announce a Sheppard Towner Clinic in Rolfe High School Domestic Science Rooms on January 13 and possibly 14. Open to any child under five or those recommended by physicians. no scoring. Appointments limited, cards mailed by January 8. Contact Rolfe 10 or committee members listed.
Miss Elsa Erickson and Byron G. Allen wed at the Warne home in Laurens Iowa in a December ceremony. The Methodist service was led by Rev. Briggs with a rose georgette gown and shower bouquet. Out-of-town guests included C L McLaughlin and daughter Everly Des Moines J H Allen and Miss Josephine Allen Ames Maude Gilchrist Ames and many others from nearby towns.
Rolfe High defeated Bradgate High 29 to 16 at the Rolfe gym on Wednesday. Jim Wilson led Rolfe with strong support from the squad, following a promising debut last Friday. Bradgate fought hard, scoring three late baskets to pull within striking range. J L Calentine near Emmetsburg feeds 600 hogs this winter, his brother George has 800 to 400 on feed.
The Arrowman recounts receiving a letter soon after Tokio's destruction and notes Villa raids on Columbus New Mexico with a man on site. It covers the Schneider Maritime Trophy Race for Seaplanes at Hampton Roads on November 14 1926 and Henry Higgins of Langley Field detailing the event and Italian wins.
The American Legion Auxiliary asks Rolfe residents to burn a candle in a window on Christmas Eve. The tradition, revived last year, carries a sentiment of “a light in the window for me.” Electric bulbs are suggested to reduce fire risk.
Oil stations will close from 11 00 a m to 5 00 p m on Christmas Day. Motorists are urged to top up fuel before 11 80 a m. Manhattan Oil Co Standard Oil Co W iH Howland.
We express deepest gratitude to all who assisted during illness and at the funeral of our husband and father, Mr Alfred Hewlett, and to his wife and daughters.
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau sets annual meeting at the Pocahontas courthouse on Monday January 8 with Major Frank J. Lund speaking about agricultural policy and Senator Brookhart's campaign. Iowa State College’s Avis Talcott will judge women’s clothing project exhibits while county women prepare garments displays. Nis Behrendsen presides, Randall Melson is vice president, and John Wisenhauer is secretary.
The Rolfe Shipping Association held its annual meeting and board election at the K P Hall on Friday evening December 17. Attendance was lighter but members enjoyed a meal served by the Pythian Sisters and Ramona Nelson provided accordion music. Reports showed the association shipped 2 000 head of livestock and 88 pears of livestock bringing about 110000 dollars to producers. County Agent Bowers spoke on the recent International Livestock Show in Chicago followed by A L Ames of Turner who urged producers to unite to protect their interests. The old board of H F Kirchner J A Johnson J C Nelson A W Ives and M P Hancher was re elected.
A large crowd gathered for the Community Treat despite bad weather as Santa Claus distributed half pound boxes of chocolates. About 1200 boxes were handed out to children and adults with some attempting to grab extra. A Milford territory sale incident saw anonymous slips urging no bids signed K K K, later disavowed by Milford Klavern along with a published notice denying clan involvement.
D R Savage of Windom reports deep snow cuts ten to seventeen feet north of town. Palais Royale Orchestra travelers from Tracy and Lampert-on-the-Lambert area stalled ten miles south of Sanborn. hosted by the Gurams to sleep and practice, then resumed, sixteen hours late. A vigilante force of sixty under the County Bankers Association is bonded as deputy sheriffs with arms. Nicolai Ibsen, Henrik’s brother, is buried near Mason City. A Lake View cleaner’s boiler explosion tore the front from the building but caused no injuries. A Storm Lake judge rules that liquor in a house is not proof of nuisance. Laurens schools enroll seven pairs of twins from first to twelfth grade. Powell and Sons’ Short Horn herd from Linn Grove dispersed. top price near $1000 for Strongheart. Ruth Ballah of Spirit Lake hospitalised after swallowing radium thinking it a medicine. surgery successful and radium recovered.
Rev J O Wangberg presides with English services at 10 30 a m Sunday School Luther League and evening worship at 8 p m Weekday prayer meeting Thursday 8 p m Norwegian Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 10 45 a m Norwegian service 7 30 p m Sundry school to present annual Christmas program Friday All welcome to attend all services marque Norwegian language observances included.
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