Arizona Wild Horse Case Exposes Fraud Networks
Des Moines and Omaha reports detail a large wild horse trading scheme in Arizona. Rolfeman flagged the graft, with a chapter of about forty two members using mail to defraud. Everett and Perry corresponded six months, aiming to trade horses for land, facing trial for their roles as spvild-bosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
A. V. Everett
Rolfe
Des ‘Moines
A. O. Perry
Idealera
Omaha
Aha
Ariff
Everett
Kansas
Oro
M. H. Roberts
North Dakota
Roberts
Hiverett
George Bassett
Farm Sales at Rolfe Highlight Early January Auctions
A farm sale schedule features John Onnen on January 3 near Rolfe offering horses cattle chickens hay seed corn and farm machinery described as nearly new. N K Madsen follows January 4 with six horses twenty eight cattle a Hereford bull brood sows a Poland China boar chickens tame hay and assorted machinery with a full list in a quarter page ad.
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Europe
John Onnen
Rolfe
Onnen
N. K. Madsen
Madsen
Goodenough
Farrow
Poland
Christmas Program At Presbyterian Church Pleases Crowd
A Sunday evening Christmas program by the Sunday school youngsters and the church choir drew a full church and lecture room audience. The kids spoke with enthusiasm and precision while the choir performed a set of anthems solos duets and a four part ladies song. Choir members included Mrs Will Allen Miss Bulah Kirkpatrick Mrs J R McIntire Mrs Marion Bruce C H Moon J R McIntire C G Cleaver and Mrs Ben Green with Rev C S Burnette of the M E B church delivering scripture and prayers.
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Presbyterian Church
Will Allen
Bulah Kirkpatrick
J. R. McIntire
Marion Bruce
C. H. Moon
C. G. Cleaver
Ben Green
M. EB. Church
Pre-Nuptial Luncheon For Marie Hauck At Miss Kirkpatrick’s
A Saturday luncheon at 1 o'clock hosted by Miss Bulah Kirkpatrick honored Miss Marie Hauck. Pink and white decor, a long fifteen-seat table, pink roses and candles, and a three course meal prepared by Mrs. Cleaver. An afternoon of friendly reunion with guests including Mildred King Mae Brinkman Naomi Gunderson Martha Gunderson Ruth Gunderson Idella Brinkman Esther Hauck Mae Reenta Dorothy Messinger Margaret Ferguson Daphne Malcolm Zelle Wallace Plover Lucile White Hagel Parker.
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Bulah Kirkpatrick
Marie Hauck
Community Christmas Tree Delights Rolfe Crowd
Rolfe held its first community Christmas tree on a cold Saturday evening. A large crowd gathered in the square to enjoy lighting, songs by a local chorus and children, and Santa’s arrival in a Ford. The event, organized largely by the Woman's Club with Mrs. Fae McEwen and the Knights of Pythias, brought cheer and gifts of eatables to several town pieces.
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Rolfe
Altho
Star of Bethlehem
K. of P. Hall
Bethlehem
Santa Claus
Santa
Jack Frost
Joyolla
lGood
Fae McEwen
Knights of Pythias
Burglar Strikes Rolfe Meat Market Christmas Night
A bungling break in at Moore and Marple meat market on Christmas night left a damaged safe and a tapped cash register with about 41 dollars taken. Entry was gained by smashing a rear door light and lifting a bar. no forced opening of the ice box occurred. The thief appears inexperienced and abandoned the job after an unsuccessful safe attempt.
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Moore & Marple
Presbyterian Church Notes for Sunday Service and Meeting
The congregation is urged to attend a potential congregational meeting to decide on calling a pastor. Rev. Mr. Smith of Buena Vista college will preach at the usual Sunday hours, with Sunday school after the morning service. C. C. Society meets at 6 30. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Henry Ford should perk up. There is yet another Christmas coming.
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Mr. Smith
Buena Vista College
C. . Society
Henry Ford
Community leaders honored for efforts to boost local event
A civic gathering recognizes Rolfe Light & Power Co for support and local merchants for donations. The A for its publicity and Minnigians for creating harmony receive thanks for contributing to a successful affair and encouraging a positive community mood.
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Rolfe Light & Power Co
Busines
Minsigians
Home For A Time RoIffe’s Lively College Student Group
Rolfe's group of college and university students returns home for the holidays. The roster includes State University Iowa City Arthur Gunderson and Martha Gunderson Shannon Charlton Esther Hauck Dorothy Messinger Billy Ritchey Morris Webb Iowa College Grinnell Mildred King Drake Des Moines Daphne Malcolm Morningalde Sioux City Margaret Ferguson Conmack School of Expression Chicago Maule Wiley Chicago Technical School George P Seifert Cornell College Mt. Vernon Riva Lemon Laura Everett Teachers' College Cedar Falls Geraldine Cleaver Chicago Normal School of Physical Training Norma Thornton.
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Rolfe
State University
Iowa City
Arthur
Martha Gunderson
Shannon
Frank Charlton
Esther Hauck
Dorothy Messinger
Billy Ritchey
Morris Webb
Iowa College
Grinnell
Mildred King
Drake University
Des Moines
Daphne Malcolm
Morningalde College
Sioux City
Margaret Ferguson
Conmack School of Expression
Chiccago
Maule Wiley
Chicago
Chicago Technical School—George P. Seifert
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Riva Lemon
Laura Everett
Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Geraldine Cleaver
Chicago Normal School of Physical Training
Norma Thornton
Sixty Years of Marriage for Geo W and Martha Henderson
Neighbors honored Geo W Henderson and Martha Henderson on their sixtieth wedding anniversary. A October gathering at Highland Farm with Mrs. G W Barnes present preceded December 18 celebrations. Children and grandchildren gave a watch and a cameo pin as a surprise, with the couple in good health and ready for duty.
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Geo
Martha A. Henderson
Highland Farm
G. W. Barnes
Idaho
Mr. Henderson
Mrs. Henderson
Musical service highlights and church break in incident
Last Sunday featured Lemon Orchestra performances, choir pieces, a Daphne Malcolm piano solo, and Elva Lemon violin, with two intruders found leaving the parsonage after a break in. A dressed hog and a 60 pound sugar sack were found in the basement. no prosecution will follow as the pastor thanks the intruders. Prayer meetings move to private homes for a few weeks. Mrs Vaughn hosts tonight at 7:30, all invited. The Junior League sent Christmas cards to the Shuting family and Epworth League plans a social next week. Services and church activities continue with possible baptisms and new members this morning.
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Lemon Orchestra
Daphne Malcolm
Elva Lemon
Fred Malcolm
Ed Schnug
Vaughn
Epworth League
Christmas Wedding Celebrated in Rolfe
The Rolfe Christmas week wedding of Miss Martie Hauck and Mr. Henry Wiegman took place at the Presbyterian church on Christmas afternoon. 125 guests attended as the couple, both Rolfe High graduates, began new life together.
County Deflamatory Honors Event Noted
A county event, described as deflamatory by some, featured three honorees amid a ceremonial session at the county sedenatory.
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Hantorous
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Spolfe
Rolfe Meat Market
Presbyterian Church Notes
Methodist Episcopal Church Key
Burnette
Martie Hiauck
Henry Wiegman
Missea ‘Islea
Alma Olerich
Lohrengrin
Hazel Parker
Boone
G. 8. Burnette
Shannon Chariton
Lucile White
Ames
Misa Bulah Kirkpatrick
Geo. Q. Hauck
Cleaver
Marie
Henry
Wiegman
John F. Wiegman
Miss Hauck
Geo. C. Hauck
Rolfe High
Plano
Mise Parker
Will McEwen
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