Rolfe Local Items Highlight Community Notes and Events
Rolfe local items report Paul Brinkman of Morningside College Sioux City weekend with parents H. D. Brinkman. Thompson Bros advertise Copper-Clad demo Feb 6-7 with guessing contest. Rexall jubilee sale promoted by C M Webb. L M Hansen promotes free school in power farming. Fred Buck visits from Alpha Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. B A Kerns host dinner with Helena Maine and Pocahontas residents. Gilmore City hosts dancers with cash prizes Feb 3. Catholic card party Feb 6 invites all. Shimon Ivey mill touts grain grinding capacity and service. Birthday events for Mrs A Olmsted and Clifford Wilson described with gifts. Misses Lighter Perrin host informal evening with aprons and dinner prep. Farmers Shipping Association annual meeting at K of P hall features W C Condon talk on packer buying impact. Oyster stew served. plays “The Noble Outcast” at high school auditorium praised. Mil dred Speer credited for coaching.
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Thompson Bros
C. M. Webb
Rexall
L. M. Hansen
Rumley
Fred Buck
Alpha
Minn
M. G. Herscher
B. A. Kerns
Morgan
Plymate
Helena
Myr
R. &. Houck
Plover
Gilmore City
Catholic Church
Shimon & Ivey Mill
Mrs. A. Olmsted
Bridge
Mrs. Olmsted
Olmsteds
Pocahontas
Mr. Olmsted
Chevrolet County
Clifford Wilson
Emma Christensen
Esther Arculus
Farmers’ Shipping Association
K. of P. Hall
W.C. Condon
Farmers’ Union Commission Co
Chicago
Condon
Rolfe
Mildred Speer
Havelock
L. A. Hansen
Iowa
Advance Rumley Thresher Company
Ft. Dodge
Ford
Hansen
Wakonsah Hotel
Insurance Notice for Farmers' Union Mutual Agent
Milan Sharp, a local agent for Farmers' Union Mutual, invites inquiries about life, property and auto insurance. Contact Milan Sharp at 956 in Plover Iowa for particulars and policy options.
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Farmers’ Union Mutual
Milan Sharp
Plover
Iowa
Women teachers and civil service merit discussed by Crane
Dr Frank Crane comments on George Bernard Shaw’s remark that a woman should be a mother to be a good teacher. He argues the issue is about ability and suitability for the job rather than marital status, noting civil service should select by competence, not group preferences.
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George Bernard Shaw
Methodist Church
United States
Presbyterian Church Notes and Upcoming Services
The Presbyterian Church notes list morning worship at 10 a m Sunday Sunday School and Bible Class at 11 15 a m Junior Endeavor at 3 p m Union Young People at 6 30 p m and union services at 7 30 p m weekly prayer meetings on Wednesday The Thornton home Bible study group met with fifteen members but will pause next week due to the pastor’s absence who will attend a Chicago religious conference Communion service attendance was strong with four young men singing in the evening chorus last Sunday and praise is given for the growing interest and upcoming union services at the Methodist Church.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Thornton
Chicago
Methodist Church
Stass Wee Ee
Union Young People’s Meeting
Garfield township road superintendent bids invited in Pocahontas IA
The trustees of Garfield township Pocahontas county Iowa will receive bids for the position of road superintendent up to Monday February 6 1928. The board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. By order of the Board of Trustees A W Ives Clerk.
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Garfield Township
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Board of Trustees
A. W. Ives
Philosophy in laughter and the invalid in pleasure
A pithy remark notes more truth in a trill of laughter than in sarcasm A perfect invalid never finds pleasure in sharing joy with friends and highlights happiness as a measure of vitality.
Methodist ChurchPrayer Meetings and Union Service
The Methodist Episcopal Church outlines morning worship at 10:00 a.m. and services at 11:10 a.m., 6:30 p.m. union worship, and 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting with Circle No. 2 serving Wednesday afternoon. Bible study on Fosdick's The Meaning of Prayer will be held during prayer meetings. Union services next Sunday evening will feature Bro. Lester. all are welcome.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Fosdick
Humboldt
Lester
Trinity Lutheran Church Service and Meetings Notice
Rev J C Wangberg pastor leads Norwegian service at 9 30 am with 1 00 am prayer meeting on Wednesdays no evening service. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs J O Wangberg Wednesday Feb 8 special business meeting at church Tuesday Feb 7 7 30 pm all members urged to attend
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Ladies’ Aid Society
J. O. Wangberg
Prohibition, Politics and Mortgages in 1930s Talk
A collection of quips from 2CK’s Topicks by Thomas E Pickeril. The snippets mock presidential timber, Prohibition eight years in, and the commercial grip on everyday life with punchy one liners about slogans cars and garage bills.
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Thomas E. Pickeril
Prohibition Echoes in Prosperity and Hard Times
A pithy reflection on how prohibition bred some wealth yet left many feeling poor. The remark notes that while a few prospered during the era, the majority endured reduced confidence and daily hardships.
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Palmer
J. E. Gindling
Chas. Hansen
R. I
Paul Lothian
Thompson Bros. Rolfe
Fred Witt
Phone
Maggie Vetter
J. P. Peterson
Poland
Farrow
M. P. Hancher
A. H. Hancher
Farmers’ Credit Corporation
Spencer
Frank Fraser
Telephone
Towa
H. EK
Squires
J.B. Shepherd
T. M. Simonsen
E. M. Wilcox
E. KE
Wilcox
Rolfe Shoe Shop
Peterson & Dahl
A. . Hess
Paul Brinkman
Morningside College
Sioux City
H. D. Brinkman
Cade Smith
Monkey
Cora Lighter
Label Perrin
Upon
R. W. Wilkin
Geo. R. Cook
China
Canada
Equator
Poland China Record Association
Hi. F. Ollerich
Frank Crane Saysi
Presbyterian Church Notes
J. P. Lester
D. D
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. H. Walker
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. C. Wangberp
Presidential
Prohibition
Savannah News
Alloss
Pocahontas Rendering Works
E. C. Olson
Dentistry
Webb
Webster City
Webb’s
Patterson's Grocery
Santos
Sunbright Cleanser
Kellogg's
Wright’s
C. M. Patterson
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