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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
5
Local Woman's Club promotes a high class attraction for December 28 in Rolfe. Tickets reserved for out of town guests and locals at Nacke Pharmacy with no extra charge. Corning reports the company as a top act and promising a large audience.
Laurens held a declamatory contest with winners advancing in each class. Notable performers included Eugene Clarke from Laurens in oratory and Mary Gilchrist of Pocahontas in drama. Medals were presented by County Superintendent Grace D. McMichael, with judges J. J. Doliver, C. C. Colter, and W. L. Middleton.
Rolfe High hosts Webb town in a big top level game at the high school gym tomorrow evening. Webb is said to have a fast squad while Rolfe features stars Earl Chamb is Walter Harris Dick Graham Leonard Lighter Kermit tes and Jimmy Sennett. The night opens with Rolfe freshmen versus sophomores in an intriguing junior event. First game starts at eight o clock.
The first Red Arrow sale starts today at Rolfe Auto Co with a large crowd expected and bidding running high. Premiums for the second month are displayed after the sale, led by a kitchen cabinet, and forty families will show their appreciation through Red Arrow trade. O F Davenport and A M Ellert will address and attend the event, with photos planned of today’s crowd.
A reflective message praises the United States for law and order, freedom of speech, prosperity, education, and innovation. It urges readers to enjoy Christmas dinner while recognizing blessings and giving thanks to God. The text highlights strong, intelligent citizens and a self-reliant, progressive society.
Peter P Jensen died December 16 1922 at his son's home in Des Moines township after a four month illness. Born November 22 1840 in Foden Denmark he immigrated in 1869 settling on a homestead in Des Moines township. Surviving children are Clarence Rolfe Mrs J H Pollock Plover Mrs Mary Shakleford Weehawken Heights NY and Walter Jensen Waterloo. Funeral at Clarence Jensen home conducted by Rev J P Lester. burial Clinton Cemetery. Blessed be his memory.
A northwest Iowan Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. T Ernest Hoon outlines Sunday services morning worship Bible School 11 45 am junior Epworth adult and youth activities and weekday prayer meeting. A visual history event Thursday 7 80 pm a Christmas program and a new style social Friday Dec 29 with 14 cents at the door. Morning Watch Dec 31 and White Cross offering next Sunday for Sioux City hospital.
The Bradgate and D M T basketball teams meet at the D M T gym Friday evening December 22 for a good game. Grade pupils will present a Christmas program for parents on Friday afternoon December 22.
The community sings at the Presbyterian church on Sunday afternoon December 24 at three o clock. The program includes Christmas carols and a varied musical section by the Community Band which is recruiting new members and inviting home from college participants.
Rev. John P. Lester outlines next Sundays schedule with morning worship at 10 30 Bible School 11 45 Junior Endeavor 8 00 p m Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m Revival Service 7 80 p m The morning service will fit the Christmas season and the evening program is billed as one of the best ever with a cordial invitation to attend.
Services for December 24 1922 include morning English worship at 10 30 and 7 pm Christmas tree program. Christmas Day services in Norwegian at 10 45 am with Holy Communion for all who wish to partake. No Sunday evening Luther League or preaching due to program. University contingent expected home today with Kathleen Barnes Emma Majorowicz Virgil Hancher Arthur White. Vernon Sharp due next week preaching nearby.
Miss Loraine Dawson returned this morning from Cedar Rapids where she attends Coe College to spend the holiday recess at her parents G. A. Dawson home.
Sorosis entertained their husbands at the K P Hall with a palatial dining room setting a four course dinner served by Cateress Cleaver. A Christmas tree with gifts sparked merriment as guests fished for prizes with ribbons. The event featured games and stunts, organized by Mesdames Peterson Hunter Peterson Fitzgerald McCray Wiegman White and Brinkman.
Mrs B A Peterson spent a couple of days this week with relatives and friends in Plover.
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