Red Cross Members Target Iowa Christmas Campaign
John P. Wallace urges Iowa to double Red Cross membership from 360,000 toward 1.5 million and to enlist in a December 16 to 25 drive. He highlights funds used for surgical dressings, calls for 100 percent local participation, and asks churches to promote Red Cross service ahead of Christmas.
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Red Cross
John P. Wallace
France
United States
Iowa
Washington
Millon
American Red Cross
Towa
Red Cross Committee
Rolfe Yeo Men Lodge Reopens with 14 New Members
Rolfe Homestead No. 320 Brotherhood of American Yeomen held a December 14 meeting with fourteen new members adopted. Degree work was led by Humboldt team with District Manager Carl W. Anderson and Fort Dodge wife assisting, followed by a banquet and dancing. Next gathering December 28 will elect officers and organize a drill team.
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Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Rolfe
Humboldt
Carl W. Anderson
Fort Dodge
Oficers
Dora Weeks
Subscription Rates Rise For The Arrow After 1918
The Arrow announces outside subscriptions will cost 2.00 per year in advance after January 1, 1918, with 2.50 per year to foreign countries. Home subscriptions stay at 1.50 if paid in advance, but could rise. The note cites higher business and postage costs and urges advance payment.
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Rolfe
German-born Palmer man praises U S loyalty and bonds
Arno G. Rassler of Palmer Pocahontas County visited Des Moines to report on his county work selling Liberty Bonds and promoting patriotic causes under Sen. J. H. Allen. He notes Lincoln Township’s German heritage, strong Y M C A support, and high Liberty bond issue, while praising loyalty of Pocahontas Germans and condemning Prussian militarism.
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Arno G. Rassler
Palmer
Pocahontas County
Des Moines
Sen
J. H. Allen
Rassler
Lincoln
Tam
Register
Local Legal Advisory Boards for Selective Draft Registrants
The following men have been appointed to assist Pocahontas county registrants called under the selective draft in filling out their questionnaires. First men named for each town serve as chairman, listing Pocahontas Laurens Fonda Palmer Varina Ware Rolfe Plover Gilmore City with names of appointees including Hon. F. W. Lindeman O. P. Malcolm W. Bollard R. L. Hudson T. F. Lynch J. A. Terry George W. Day Hon. F. C. Gilchrist C. A. Carlson W. A. McNee Melvin Royer F. S. White Martin Hanson Ira Moore J. BE Van Voorhees H. F. Aney R. H. Patterson C. H. Miller S. H. Gill C. B. Bowen Hon. Robert Bruce J. B. Kent James Bruce J. K. Lemon C. A. Garlock Hon. H. J. VanAlstine L. Lorenzen.
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Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
F. W. Lindeman
O. P. Malcolm
W. £. Bollard
R. L. Hudson
T. F. Lynch
J. A. Terry
George W. Day
Laurens
F. C. Gilchrist
C. A. Carlson
W. A. McNee
M. Hakes
Fonda
F. Linnan
J. P. Mullen
Frank Fairburn
A. 5. Wood
Melvin Royer
Palmer
F. S. White
Martin Hanson
Varina
Ira Moore
J. BE
van Voorhees
Ware
H. F. Aney
R. H. Patterson
Havelock
C. H. Miller
S. H. Gill
Rolfe
C. B. Bowen
Robert Bruce
J. B. Kent
James Bruce
J. K. Lemon
Plover
C. A. Garlock
Gilmore City
Hon
VanAlstine
L. Lorenzen
Card of Thanks from Alwin G Tietze
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for care during Mrs Tietze illness and to nurse Evelyn Jefrey and Dr Hollis for efforts to save her life Their kindness to the family after her death is deeply appreciated by Alwin G Tietze and Rolfe residents.
Mrs Watson Visited by Grandchild at Drakeville Home
Mrs Mary E. Watson of Drakeville Town visits with her granddaughter Rolfe at the home of Mrs M Wilson as part of a family gathering.
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Mary E. Watson
Drakeville
Town
M. Wilson
Rolfe
Grace Johnson Triumphs in County Declamatory Contest
The county declamatory contest at Fonda featured four schools Rolfe Pocahontas Fonda and Laurens with three contestants each Grace Johnson of Rolfe won first in Dramatic for The Boy Mabel Transen of Fonda took second in Dramatic Ruth Melnatire of Pocahontas claimed first in Humorous Ruth McIntyre of Fonda was second in Humorous Clarence Snyder of Onda won first in Oratorical Vera Everett of Pocahontas placed third in Humorous Clarence Roberts of Rolfe earned third in Oratorical Supt Tye of Fonda led a well received event and plans shift to a sub district contest in March concluding with a note on Christmas vacation and new building readiness
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Fonda
Rolfe
Pocahontas
Laurens
Clarence Snyder
Onda
Earl Brown
Grace Johnson
Mabel Transen
Ruth Melnatire
Ruth McIntyre
Rolfe Hird
Clarance Roberts
Vera Everett
Ian
Supt
Tye
Greenslit
Balloon Corps
Service
Christmas Programs at Methodist and Presbyterian Churches
A crowded program of Christmas songs readings and performances from multiple classes and church groups. Students and musicians including Lemon Orchestra Verda Marple Annabelle Brinkman Ruth Smith Vera Everett Elva Lemon Eloise Lemon Elva Lemon and others present carols solos duets and readings. The event features choir numbers anthem readings and a benediction with collection and distribution of presents.
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Methodist
Lemon Orchestra
Bethlelem
Ben Green
Burnette
Paul Burnette
Verda Marple
Annabelle Brinkman
Kermit Lighter
Class of Boys and Girls
Eae Aeceenmintees
Vera Smith
Carol Ritchey
Ruby Green
Russell Smith
Santa Criis
Elva Lemon
Ruth Smith
Vera Everett
Helen Colebaugh
Vivian
Ralph Showers
Merrill Burnette
Colo Elva Lemon
Alvin Everett
Eloise Lemon
Father Burnette
Daphne Malcolm
Ruth Burnette
Fay Marple
Taomon
Presbyterian Church Notes and Sunday Schedule
Rev. RB D Echlin presides with services at 10:30 AM and 7:30 PM. Bible School 11:45 AM, Christian Endeavor 6:30 PM, Young Peoples Class Thursday 4:00 PM, Prayer Hour 8:00 PM. Session to admit members. Christmas program Monday with tree and choir.
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Bible School
Businessmen’s Bible Gian
Christian Endeavor
Young Peoples
Woman's Club Postponed to January 25
Regular session of the Woman's Club scheduled for Friday December 28th has been deferred until Friday January 25th. The change affects all members and the planned program remains intact.
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Womans’ Club
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Miss Day
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Hot Springs
Ark
Presbyterian Church
Mae Drinkman
Dr. Eehlin
Margaret Eehlin
Jean Mekwen An
Byron
Eldon Olerich
Jueile Meech
Norman Slefkin
Johnny's
Jerald Moon
Ordon Stefkin
Harriett Damborg
Santa
Sarabelle Quinsland
Daar Johnson
U.S. A
Santa Claus
Renee Quinsland
Leona Ives
Eimer Pavey
Wayne Thomas
Tommy Roberts
Ushers
Marjorie Moon
Ferkin
Roland
Greensill
Surprise
Neb
Putney
Nashua
Thomas
Unionville
Noble
Blencoe
Bingaman
Malvern
Barry
Sutherland
C. M. Hansen
Mary Kober
Cecil
Iona Gregerson
Mildred Alexander
Maxine Colebaugh
Marion Hollis
Helen Sroufe
Lola Sroufe
Ruby Wilson
Dick Kober
Robert Pollock
DeWayne Thoman
Myron Boos
Miss Putney
Woman’s Club
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