Coe College Gospel Team to Visit Rolfe for Christmas Week
The Coe College Gospel Team plans evangelical meetings in Rolfe from December 26 to January 2 at the Presbyterian and Methodist churches. The group, led by non preacher members Dudycha Spencer Purmort Campbell Elfrink and Driver, emphasizes lay ministry and non sectarian talks. Star footballer Elfrink is highlighted. Eugene Lighter vouches for the team’s character and impact.
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Coe College
Rolfe
Messrs
Dudycha
Spencer
Purmort
Campbell
Elfrink
Driver
Eugene Lighter
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Marie Sanford Weds H G Peterson Near Gilmore City
Miss Marie Sanford of Rolfe married H G Peterson a farmer near Gilmore City. The ceremony was performed by W A Winterstein in Pocahontas with county clerk Ballard present. Marie is daughter of Mr and Mrs S Sanford and the couple plan a long, happy life together.
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H. G. Peterson
Gilmore City
Marie Sanford
Rolfe
Ballard
newFae
Peterson
What Would Weeks Board Do In A Town Paper Interview
An item describes a Sunday dinner at The Arrow man's home and a column by Skinner of The Gilmore City Enterprise. It cites an interview where the editor says he aims to expose truth with blunt, fact filled reporting and claims readers subscribe to correct errors through his journalism.
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Arrowman
Biro
Skinner
Gilmore City
Enterprise
Lows
Grippe Preventative Promoted by Minnesota Resident
Alex Duffus of Deer River Minnesota recommends a simple remedy to prevent grippe. He claims taking ten drops of kerosene in a little sugar tea daily stopped his yearly winter attacks after prior three to four months of illness. He warns against overuse.
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Alex Duffus
Déer ‘River
Minn
Brippe
Duffus
Stippe
Iowa
Grippe
Tony
Newell
Mirr
Snow not an antidote for good roads fever
A colorful community note credits Charles Webb and Bob Klein for driving road work amid winter snow. It predicts ten miles of gravel roads by spring, notes high optimism from Supervisor Klein, and contrasts winter food handling with summer needs, urging local support for road projects.
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Charley Webb
Bob Klein
Sons of Guns
Europe
Congress
Klein
Good Roads Magazine
The
Highway Commission
Christmas Entertainment by The Peerless Entertainers at Opera House
The Peerless Entertainers, an organization of colored artists, perform Christmas night at the opera house. They recently supplied music for a private function in Rolfe and received high praise for their instrumental and vocal quality.
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Opera House
Rolfe
Pastor S J Gilmore Announces Holiday Services
Rev S J Gilmore states no service at Callon school house next Sunday. Instead a 2 30 P M service at the town parsonage invites all. Prayer meeting is Wednesday evening at the parsonage. Boone district quarterly meeting at Correctionville from Dec 30 to Jan 2, with all members invited. no services Sunday Jan 2 due to the meeting.
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Callon
Boone
Correctionville
Local farmers use newspaper ads for public sales reach
Farmers around Fonda publish full page ads in the local newspaper to promote public sales. The Hampton and New Hampton communities see newspapers as the best way to reach buyers, with ads read from top to bottom by potential attendees.
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Fonda
Hampton
New Hampton
Manson Democrat
McEwen Brothers Emphasize Speed in Real Estate Ads
The text notes McEwen Brothers adopt bold lettering to convey speed and clarity in advertising. It contrasts old maxims with modern needs for large lettering to attract readers and promote real estate listings.
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Lan Automobile
McEwen Brothers
Sien
Christmas Programs At Rolfe Churches Amid Cold Weather
Christmas activities fill Rolfe churches with evening lectures, a Christmas Eve program, and a Gospel Team from Coe College conducting four nights of meetings at the Presbyterian and Methodist churches through January 2. A Sunday school tree, Epworth League efforts, and youth-led services highlight the season.
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Prippe
Christ
Ruth Durnette
Charlotte Forsythe
Epworth League
Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian Church
Coe College
Methodist Church
Usta
Christian Maneavor Societies
Goe
Frances King
Tom Roberts
Terrill Young
Beg Ttoberts Sisters
Dick Kober
Darlene Smith
Gerald Moon
Lucile Meech
Howard Johnson
Sore
Ois
Aden Bel Dag
Thornton's
Ives
Casa
Henrietta Kober
Neva Johnson
Norwegian Lutheran Church Christmas Exercises Announced
Christmas exercises with a tree will be held Friday at 7 30 pm. Preaching on New Year’s Day replaces next Sunday service. The annual congregational meeting is set for Monday January 3 at 10 80 am.
Mrs W E Knight Called By Death at Home
Mrs W E Knight died Sunday afternoon after months of illness at her home near this place Her daughter Jessie Goodchild born October 26 1895 died at age 20 years 2 months and 6 days She leaves husband W K Kudelt Tan daughter four sisters and one brother Funeral services were held at the M E church with Interment in Travelock cemetery Rev Grove of Mover officiating all in Havelock Review.
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W. EB. Knight
Ioray
W. K. Kudelt Tan
Ray Green
Rolfe
Anna
Kitty
Sadie
Ned
Knight
M. KE
Hved
Lght
M.eb
Travelock
Revo Grove of Mover
Havelock Review
Beekman Arrested After Motorcycle Incident
A young man named Henry Beekman living east of town is jailed after taking T. J. Thornton’s motorcycle without permission and being unable to control it causing a crash near the Shimon place. Thornton sought a warrant and Beekman was captured at Havelock and held for a preliminary hearing next Monday.
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Henry Beekman
Thin Plaice
T. J.thornton
Vie Snnges
Mr. Thornton
Gilmore
Hghts
Binetsburg
Shimon Place
Confusing War Positioning Phrase Analyzed
A fragment discusses Allied and German maneuvers in World War II style trench terms. It speculates on circular flanking movements and positional rights and lefts between opposing sides, though the text is incomplete and unclear.
Pocahontas County Eyes Seed Corn Initiative
Secretary Holliday of the Pocahontas County Y M C A coordinates with Iowa State College Extension to locate and test local seed corn. The college plans to send experts to assist farmers, with county funding travel and board, aiming to secure good Reed corn for winter plans. A mass meeting is set at Pocahontas courthouse on Tuesday afternoon to discuss costs and participation.
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Town State College
Pocahontas
Holliday
Towns State College
Ames
Jspens
Pocahontias
Law
Pocwhontas
Rolte High Girls Basketball Booster Day Raises Funds
Saturday boosters paraded for Rolte High Girls Basketball raising about 17 dollars to seed the team's season. Fans promise strong performances this winter as the group plans ongoing support.
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Rolte High
Myllenbach Hurt in Barn Accident
Peter Myllenbach suffered a severe injury last Saturday when a rope on a sling failed while loading hay. The hay struck him, injuring a rib near the heart and causing fainting. He remained in low spirits but was reportedly improving and not in immediate danger.
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Peter Mylenback
Son of the Cross film secured for Christmas by Obrecht
Manager Obrecht has packed The Son of the Cross for Christmas Day both matinee and evening. The piece is remembered by many as interpreted by Miss Sarah Mildred Willmar in Rolfe recently. It is an appropriate seasonal selection Obrecht was fortunate to secure, usually booked well in advance.
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Obrecht
Son of the Cross
Sarah Mildred Willmar
Rolfe
Get the Spirit and Holiday Events in Rolfe
Christmas activities fill Rolfe with church services and communal events. Methodist Presbyterian and Norwegian Lutheran churches host tree exercises on Friday evening. The Scenic screens The Sign of the Cross Christmas Day. Peerless Entertainers perform at the opera house Christmas evening. Ministers deliver appropriate topics on Sunday as readers ponder hunger and plenty.
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Rolfe
Ithe
Opera House
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