Rolfe Commercial Club Sees Boost After Long Effort
After three years of effort the Rolfe Commercial Club held a rousing meeting at the K of P hall. Speakers outlined a ten year plan for Rolfe including street access to the park, a new school plant with gym and library, and civic improvements. The meeting closed with plans to reconvene and elect officers, with many noting renewed booster spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Commercial Club
K. of P. Hall
Presbyterian Church
JJ. Russell McIntire
E. D. Bloom
Harriss Thomas
Walter Holt
Miss Peryl White
Barney Bruce
Barney
Ward Ferguson
Dr. Hollis
Rolfe
Rome
Treasury
T. Carroll
Holliday
County “Y” Association
B.D. Bloom
Snow
Woo Wheeter
W. A. Kelley
Charlie Bowen
Miss Boyce
Noe High School
K. of Po
Smith Harmon nuptials in Rolfe on January 27 1916
Miss Ivy Wlzn Smith and Luther Lee Harmon were married at the bride’s parents home in Rolfe at high noon on January 27 1916. The ceremony was performed by Nev A McGogney with close relatives present. After a brief honeymoon they will reside in Rolfe where the groom is employed by the county. The Arrow joins friends in congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy Wlzn Smith
Luther Lee Harmon
Rolfe
McGogney
J. H. Smith
E. H. Harmon
R. L. Hayes
Arrow
Long-Dalton Libel Case Set For February Trial
The Calhoun county district court will hear the Long-Dalton libel case again in February. Jack Dalton, via counsel, filed a counter claim against Tom Long over a statement allegedly published in The Manson Journal around March 20, 1922 claiming you cannot kill a skunk with a club without mussing your clothes. The Pocahontas Record notes the case is ongoing.
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Long-Dalton
Calhoun County District Court
Jack Dalton
Tom Long
Manson Journal
Pocahontas Record
Joy Meetings Draw Immense Rolfe Audiences
Joyful lectures by Micanor Joy on manhood, youth culture, and adolescent psychology captivate Rolfe crowds at the high school and church gatherings. Officials note rapid audience growth and strong impact on local youth, with tickets available by phone for the February 5 Opera House event featuring “In German” in “The Mascot.”
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Rolfe
Splendid Run of Farm Sales Soon to Occur Hereabouts
A series of closing out farm sales is announced across the area. Jas F Deegan plans a large sale two miles north of the cement plant on Wednesday Feb 15 featuring eight horses twenty two cattle including a Shorthorn bull and bred sows with a Poland China boar. Calligan and Sons hold Feb 9 at the old Rolfe bridge site with 128 head including 17 horses 46 cattle 36 shoats and sheep with lambs. Frank Atherton sale Feb 11 at McKnight Point offers seven horses and mules 53 cattle and Duroc hersey hogs plus machinery. L A McFate closes out Feb 7 near Gilmore featuring four horses 24 cattle 32 hogs and machinery. Mr Murray sells furniture Feb 5 at M H Roberts Barage Rolfe. Advertisements list full property details in this issue.
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Jas. F. Deegan Mir
Deegan
New Mexico
Poland
E. M. Calligan & Sons
Calligan & Sons
Frank Atherton
Dean Place
McKnight’s Point
Bradgate
Atherton
L. A
Fonda Wins County Championship In Debating Meet
The Rolfe and Fonda teams met in Fonda for the county high school championship on the Minimum Wage topic. Fonda, aided by an organized crowd and strong debaters, defeated Rolfe and claimed the county title and the Gilchrist debating cup. Judges included Attorney Biles and Superintendent Start.
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Rolfe
Fonda
Onda
Rolfelei
Mira Gamer
Douala Cormedh
Ciede Chatto
Fonds Teaan of Honor
Whitney
Periuil
Attorney Biles
Form Dodwe
Start
Th. Manus
Cheroken
Geo, Aimermian
KK. Lemon
Mascot Returns to Boston Ideal Opera for One Night
Boston Ideal Opera Company presents three act comedy musical The Mascot at the Opera House Wednesday February 1. Managers Rosemkrang and Cleaver tout a Northwest tour success and strong press praise. Ticket prices range from 25 to 86 cents with a promise of an entertaining evening.
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Maanagers Rosemkrang
Cleaver
Opera House
Moston Ideal Opera, Co
Towa
House Ummagerk
Tanda
Norwegian Lutheran Church Mission Meeting Announced
The Norwegian Lutheran Church invites all to Sunday school next Sunday at 14 o clock A M Pastor C L Dalselde notes a mission meeting starting Wednesday February 9 at 2:00 PM and continuing through February 11 with several ministers and laymen attending.
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Norwegian Lutheran Church
Itev
C. L. Dalselde
Still Boosting Iowa Postcard From Long Beach
A visitor from Iowa writes from Long Beach California dated January 25 1916 praising Iowa while noting rainy warm weather and beach scenes. She encloses a subscription check for The Arrow and remarks on farms mortgages and California climate.
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Iowa Long Beach
California
Moitor Arrow
The
Arrow
Union
Od -Lowa
Lucy -Pottdr
Pigquuseng Sem Upset by Cow Heskerbat in Close Match
The Heskerbat team defeated Pigquuseng Sem by a narrow margin 24 to 21 on Wednesday, in a hard fought contest. Coach notes the crowd excitement and vows the teams will meet again for a possible reversal. The lineup lists Mather, Rinnhart, Taylor, Coffin, Guarda, Boos and Heaver among the forwards and centers.
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Cgilmorne City
Mather
Rinnhart
Taylor
Coffin
Guarda
Boos
Heaver
Presbyterian Church Notes and Morning Service
Presbyteruan Church notes list dead Zi McQogney. Morning service at usual hour led by pastor. Bernman subject Things That Are Excelent. Sabbath school immediately after sermon. Young people and their parents urged to attend. Weekday meetings announced. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Bernman
Gogo
Omtete Serviers
Immigrant Greek Arrest After Shootout in Laurens Box Car
A Greek suspect tied to bootlegging is captured after a firefight with Laurens sheriff and deputies. The confrontation unfolds inside a bank car near Laurens, shots exchanged, and the Greek surrenders after a siege. He faces a $300 fine or 95 days in jail with county board costs pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Polls
Tad
Laurens
T & PL
Puch
Nik
Tashweak
Flo
Laurens Marshall
Taylor
Europe
Davenport
Pocahontas
Humboldt County
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Commercial Club
Joe Wiewel
Joe
Mr. Wiewel
Mr. Bowen
W. Siefkin
K. of P
Ward
Hollis
State Board of Health
A. Z. McGogney
Mexico
Geo, Ghingwood Joy
Miegos
Joy
Lsten
Gil
Micanor “Enkins Ging
Sis
Murray
M. H. Roberts Barage
Fonda Wixs
Boston Ideal Opera
Rolfe Knights
Pythias
Soversh
Chauncey M. Depews
Damon
Jamieson
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