Christmas Holiday Notes From Rolfe and Surrounding Towns
The Rolfe area reports Christmas visits and holiday travel across towns like Blooming Prairie Dana, Williams, and Forrest City. Numerous residents return home from Drake University and Morningside College while Santa visits Plover with candy and toys. An Irene Phillips and John Jones wedding near Rolfe is noted and families plan farm stays after the holiday break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Meredith
Blooming Prairie
Minn
Chas. Ferguson
R. Halverson
Williams
Danaburg
Leona Grove
Les Hansen
Forrest City
Myrtle Heathman
Morningside College
Sioux City
M. Y. B. Club
Stella Bucher
H. J. Shelgren
Gilmore City
Jas. Mullaney
Spencer
Rosenkranz
Rolfe
J. W. Mangan
Minnie Bush
Drake University
Des Moines
Plover
Fred Ehlers
Santa Claus
St. Nick
Irene Phillips
John Jones
John Phillips
Wolcott
M. E
Drury Store Sold to Roush and Calhoun Partners
The Drury stock of general merchandise was purchased by D. Roush and Jas Calhoun who take immediate possession. They will continue the business and soon restock with up to date goods. Calhoun brings long local experience and Roush is a trusted newcomer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drury
D. Roush
Jas
Plover
Roush
Heathman Family Christmas Reunion at Heathman Home
A Heathman reunion in Plover on Christmas Day brought together over fifty relatives including Mr. and Mrs. 8. 4H. Heathman Sr. as honored guests. Attendees from Marshalltown Rossie Panora Sioux City and Havelock joined extended family for a two table banquet at the M. B. church with presents and warm memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Calhoch
Fort. Dodge
Grove
Ft. Dodge
W. H. Henderson
Iowa City
P. R. Henderson
P. G. Hess
Ray
Chicago
Frank Nacke
J. A
W. A. Grove
Misa Mabel
Rolfe
C. P. Lathrop
C. Brownlee
Mallard
Mueller
M. O. Thompson
Graettinger
Heathman
Plover
Margaret
Rossie
Ida
North Dakota
Carrie
Millbank
M. B. Church
Heathman Sr
S. C. Heathman Sr
Marshalltown
H. McHwen
W. Heathman
Panora
F. BE. Heathman
Havelock
Chinn
Myrtle Heathman
Sioux City
Wayne Allen
High School Extension Courses for Elders Begin 1917
The program runs January 22 to March 2 1917 for elder students to enter the High School for six weeks. Courses include General Science Civil Government Political Economy Botany Agriculture English and Manual Training with special work in writing and composition. No examinations required for special students who have completed seventh grade may enroll and take later exams if desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apevial
Sd. Desiroy
A Winter Journey Ends in Love at Windyheath
Winifred travels through a blizzard from Byers Corners to Windyheath to visit the Delmars. Amid snowbound roads and a chance ride with Gregory Ramsdell, she meets Madson Forbes and falls in love, sharing a New Year’s vow with Anne and the Delmars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmars
Winifred
Byers’ Corners
Boston
Windyheath
Anne
Providence
Providence and Willimantic
Byers' Corners
Rolf
Byers
Butts
Porafredt Green
Rome
Gregory Ramsdell
Globe Trotter
Europe
Connecticut
Ang
Gregory
Migs Smith
Ira
Greg
Abbe
Madson Forbes
Anna
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Chas
Cecil Meredith
Hupmobile
BUICK
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Square Deal Garage
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C. A. Garlock, Pres
Fae W. McEwen
Cuaris Watts
Cisne
Izola Forrester
Denver
Annabelle Smith Place
Smith Place
Mies
Br ‘Nolding
Anda
Netes
USA
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