Local Diddings and Community Notes From Fort Dodge Area
Local items report J B Jolliffe visiting from Spencer and attorney Bert Shaw from Pocahontas handling business. Mrs F E Grant and baby visited Ft Dodge. Roy Frederickson returned from Marshalltown for a family weekend. Mrs Mable Field left for Ennis Montana after visiting her mother Mrs Emma Lighter. Alfred Hewlett funeral note prompts A G Hewlett from Swaledale. Stage show Up In Mabel's Room at The Scenic Dec 20 21 praised. Sewing group meetings held in Des Moines township with lessons by Mrs Clinton Miller and Miss Zalda Snyder. Leonard Lighter visits from Chicago. Mrs T H Fisher near death after a stroke. Norma Thornton reportedly married. C E Clifford with sister Mrs Jarvis Hawes in Des Moines, burial at Stuart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Jolliffe
Spencer
Bert Shaw
Pocahontas
F. E. Grant
Baby
J. B. Julius
Ft. Dodge
Roy Frederickson
Marshalltown
Nels Frederickson
Mable Field
Ennis
Montana
Ater
Emma Lighter
Des Moines
Mes
Clinton Miller
Mois
Deln Madsen
Louise Aven
Alfred Hewlett Gove
Zalda Snyder
C. E. Clifford
Jarvis Hawes
Stuart
For Sale Holstein Bull and Livestock Lots
For sale heavy milking Holstein bull from strong dam. Also listed are Poland China bear stock and Jersey bears with various breeding notes. Meat market in Rolfe offered for sale due to ill health with terms at sacrifice. inquiries to Frank Mikes, Rolfe.
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Grahamha'm King
Ormsby
Pieterti Kormdyvke
Louis Nemecek
Pocakontis
Towa
Poland
Mikea
Rolfe
Frank Mikes
Athletic benefit play at Rolfe High draws strong audience
The nine student cast of Rolfe High presented Mrs Temple's Telegram last Friday to boost the athletic fund. Lead Jeanie McEwen and Jack Temple played well alongside Norman Siekfin Wigson and Dorothy, with strong support from George Duxbury, Graydon Thornton, Bernadine Barnes, Clifford Wilson, and others. The event sold well, the orchestra performed, and Supt. Satae prand earned praise for coaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Temple
LeRoy Nelson
Norman Siefkin
Wigson
Mary Melson
Dorothy
Captain Sharpe
George Duxbury
Marie Rudolfson
Frank Fuller
Sataeprand
Russell Ives
Melvin Thompson
Charlotte Walker
Warren Ives
Ramona Nelson
Holiday Advertisers Fill The Arrow With Local Shoppers
The Arrow promotes Rolfe merchants and a large toy selection with special sales below regular prices. An auto crash near a railroad crossing ends with a joke about hiccups as the driver emerges unharmed after the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Eikenberry
Rolfe Auto Co
J. T. Grant
State Savings Bank
the Arrow
J*. C. Thomas
McIntire
the Fair
J. FE. Rielaid
Pace
Central States Electric Co
First National Bank
Rolfe Openers With Havelock in Local Gym Game
The Rolfe basketball season opens Friday night at 8:00 with Havelock High visiting the school gym. Sidmore returns as a star alongside a number of promising new players as the team shakes off football bruises, and a good crowd is urged to attend.
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Rolfe
Havelock High
Sidmore
Farm Bureau Meeting Under Women's Rule
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau directors met at the courthouse in Pocahontas on Saturday evening December 11 with Mrs. Randall Melson presiding and Mrs. Jno Eisenhaver as secretary. Officers and directors present included Wm Pirie Edw Whannell Wade DeMill J C Trugisen W W Wilcox Mrs Edgar Cornell J C Hosier and L B Aschenbrenner. Plans were laid for the annual sweating in Pocahontas on Monday January 3 with Garfield Township Glee Club providing music. The Clothing project will exhibit garments and a girl from each Girls Club will present clothing work while a Boys Pig Club member outlines their work. A nationally known speaker is being sought for the meeting.
Pocahontas County Dairy Cows Lead in Butterfat Test
J T Siefert’s Guernsey herd tops the month with 31.2 percent butterfat per cow, six cows in first lactation and three in second. Martin Gehrt’s herd near Havelock ranks second at 30.7 percent. O G Watson’s cow in Laurens is the top individual producer. Ferguson owns two pure bred Holsteins ranking second with 6.25 percent butterfat.
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Pocahontas County
J. T. Siefert
Guernsey
Martin Gehrt
Havelock
O. G. Watson
Laurens
L. E. Ferguson
Win. E. Fleming
Knights of Pythias elect officers in annual meeting
The Knights of Pythias held their annual officer election Monday evening with P C C R Wilson as captain commander and C C Paul M Lothian as vice captain. Other posts went to O U Cook prelate R W Wilkin M of W C R Wilson M of E J C Brogotti trustee L R Davidson M af A C G Jolliffe T G Guy Bendixon and O G J Pearce. A second degree work is planned for next Monday night and members are urged to attend.
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Knights of Pythias
P. C
C. R. Wilson
C. C
Paul M. Lothian
V. C
O. G
J. S. Pearce
Nain Lutheran Church Sunday Services and Weekday Prayer Meeting
Rev. P. M. Petersen presides at Nain Lutheran Church with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Reading Service at 10 30 a m Bible Class at 11 45 a m Danish Service at 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting Friday at 8 00 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Sam Miller All are welcome.
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Nain
D. M.T
Sam Miller
Bible School
Jenioy Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Christmas Program At Presbyterian Church In Rolfe
The church announces a Christmas program on Thursday night December 24 to let families enjoy Christmas Eve at home. Pre Christmas services start next Sunday with special messages from Rev J P Lester. The pastor arrived December 15 1919, beginning his eighth year with the Rolfe church.
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Rolfe
Anniversary Reflections on Friendships and Time
The message expresses deep appreciation for long friendships and treasured memories of days past. It wishes continued joy, peace, and fulfillment with each passing year, emphasizing gratitude for shared experiences and lasting connections.
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Niversary
Trinity Lutheran Church Christmas Services Notice
The Trinity Lutheran Church led by Rev J O Wangberg lists services in Norwegian at 10 30 a m Class 11 45 a m Luther League 7 30 p m English service 8 00 p m and weekday prayer meetings Thursdays at 8 00 p m The Catechism Class meets at 10 00 a m Saturday This is the last Sunday before Christmas and attendees are invited to exam the text John 3 22 36.
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Luther League
Methodist Church Sermon and Conference Announcement
Rev J H Walker presides at Bible School Morning Worship Epworth League Evening Service. Dr McDade to preach next Sunday morning. Quarterly conference at 2:80 p m. reports due by then. Sunday night an illustrated lecture on The Work for the Church Among Mohamedans with slides.
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Bible School
Epworth League
Christmas Program Promise At Local Church
The article notes a Christmas program with tableaux scripture and song scheduled for Sunday night December 26. A Christmas treat will be given next Sunday to younger mothers.
Sunday Christmas offering and sermon praise
The congregation praised the Sunday Christmas offering and sermon by Brother Dale of Psantas last Sunday. The Pocanid folks reportedly enjoyed the preaching at the same time.
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Bro
Dale
Pshantas
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A. G. Hewlett
Swaledale
Alfred Hewlett
Mabel
Leonard Lighter
Chicago
C. W. Lighter
J. J. Bruce
T. H. Fisher
Norma Thornton
Paulson & Wheeler
Riverside
Rob Roy
Town
Tremont’ Hotel
Pavine
Glyde Brinkman
Gilmore City
G. W. Lawrence
Longwood Drive
Chicarro
LL. C. Larson
Rofe
Roy Zeman
James Fox
E. Meech
Ford
Hess & Son
Plover
Iowa
Butt
Mrs. Wheeler
William Hansell, Rolfe
Rolfe, Towa
Marmnon
Jopu Henderzon
Durne-Jersey Bears
Thane
Rette
Tasen
Poth
Hage
Iwim Buvine Traes
Graham
Taurens
J. White & Son
Jewelers
A. B. Symes
W. Wilkin
Petersons
C. M. Patterson
Geo. O. Hauck & Co
Morris
C. M. Webb
Drugvigt
Farm Bureau Meeting
Knights OF Pythias News
Presbyterian Church Notes
J. P. Lester
D. D
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. O. Wangberg
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. H. Walker
Armour & Co
Devonshire
R. W. Wilkin, Rolfe
Eis IZ
O’coats
Sssbbess
Petersons’ Clothes Shop
Xmas Cift
Rolfe, Iowa
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