Rolfe High Debating Team Defeats Eagle Grove in Close duel
Rolfe High School defeated Eagle Grove in a northwest Iowa championship debate at the Presbyterian church on the literacy test migration question. Rolfe speakers Donald Cornell, David McCray, and Clyde Charlton argued affirmatively, while Eagle Grove’s Clinton Cowan, Willis Armburster, and Paul Blue argued negative. Judges Dr. Acres, Attorney Wien, and Supt. Richds awarded Rolfe 9 to 1, with Rolfe advancing in the title race and the Eagle Grove team praised as gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Presbyterian Church
Eagle Grove
Pie
C. Ki. Moon
Rev. Burnette
Prof
Burnette
Hagle Grove
Clinton Cowan
Willis Armburster
Paul Blue
Humboldt
Donald Cornell
David McCray
Clyde Charlton
Laurens
Armburster
Owan
Gle Grove
Presby
Ian Church
Eaglerove
Dr. Acres
Storm Lake
Attorney Wien
Supt
Richds
Primghar
Encer
Jolly Bunch Visit Behind Hansen Farm House
The writer recalls a late Saturday gathering near the Hansen home southeast of town. The Hansen family hosted a noisy group of youths who tried to step higher and seemed to enjoy good coffee and home-grown cream. The note is from a writer authorized to vouch for the scene and ends with a nod to church notes.
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Tillug’ Hansen
Rolfe High notes include debates and senior orations
Rolfe High School plans a Friday debate with Webster City on the literacy test. Humboldt debate canceled after a Humboldt student shadowed Rolfe arguments. Seniors learn their orations are due in three weeks, with eleven exempt for prior credits. Anonymous Club hosts Mrs Taylor's home. Olympian Society program announced for February 5 with music, readings, and a debate on Esperanto.
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Rolfe High
Emma Majorowicz
Cassie Wood
Laverne Miller
Webster City
Websterites
Humboldt
Laurens
Rolfe
Ethel Taylor
Martin
The
Olympian Society
Daphne Malcolm
Ronald Wiewel
Leon Watson
Alta Murray
Ales
Charlotte Thornton
Lou White
Leon Harris Forest Grant
Walter Green
Flossie Kauffman
Hattie Richmond Dies After Welcoming Baby
Mrs I W Pavey died at her Calham Matteson home near Matteson Colorado January 25 after giving birth to a baby who died January 29 The family includes husband five children her parents Mr and Mrs A A Richmond and brother Marvin Funeral services were held January 27 Ramah cemetery burial followed The infant died shortly after birth and the mother was from Rolfe Iowa prior to moving to Calham
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I. W. Pavey
Matteson
Colo
Hattie Hulda Richmond
Manson
Iowa
Rolfe
Calham
A. A. Richmond
Marvin
Hascher
Ramah
E. Gustavson
Land of Eternal Joys
Richmond
Know A Good Thing About Bob Bruce In Iowa Legislature
The Storm Lake Pilot Tribune praises Robert Bruce of Pocahontas County as a well cared for, capable legislator. Bruce chairs the Committee on Industrial Schools and serves on several key committees, described as a good man who will provide helpful service.
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Murray
Gilmore
Storm Lake
Basket Social at Pleasantside School
Public notice invites all to a basket social at Pleasantside School in Lake township District 4, two weeks from next Friday evening February 12. A Hed, White and Blue program will be offered with plenty of fun. Girls should bring well filled baskets to avoid being cheated by the boys, who are encouraged to bring their best.
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Pleasantside
Lake Township
Mrs Fae McEwen Proposes Relfe Social Center Plan
Mrs Fae McEwen offers to remodel the existing building at the lot where it stands into a gymnasium and club rest room for ladies with an indefinite-term location gift. The plan aims to create a social center for young people as a safe, constructive activity hub run by the women’s clubs and community.
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Fae McEwen
Relfe
Lotsa
Groundhog Day yarn sparks town debate and gossip
A crowd at Jones harness shop debates the groundhog weather omen with jokes and tall tales from past lifetimes. Uncle Zeke defends the groundhog as a weather prognosticator, recounting quirky memories of quilts, canopies, and a noisy town on February 1st.
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Bill Jones
Harry Squires
Woodrow Wilson
Zeke
Dad Wilcox
Sarah Jane
Beata
Arrow
Five Farm Sales Listed in The Arrow
The Arrow outlines five farm sales in upcoming weeks. Erickson & Knutson auction on the Bradgate farm February 6 features horses cattle hogs chickens potatoes seed corn and machinery. Campbell sale near Gilmore City February 8 highlights 45 Hereford head with 20 bulls plus horses and machinery. Kuhns sale near Rolfe February 10 offers 26 two year old steers 10 cow horses 100 White Plymouth Rock hens seed corn potatoes and forage crops. Eddie For ey sale near Gilmore City February 15 includes horses cattle hogs and assorted machinery with a lunch. Graham sale on W C Kennedy place near Rolfe February 17 promises 136 stock head including horses mules cattle hogs and more.
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the Arrow
Erickson & Knutson
Bradgate
W. E. Campbell
Campbell
Gilmore City
Kuhns
Kuhn
Rolfe
Eddie Forey
W. CG. Kennedy Place
Methodist Episcopal Church Services Next Sunday
Rev C 8 Burnette will lead both morning and evening services at regular hours. Morning sermon titled The Cost of Not Being a Christian. Evening sermon The Called and the Chosen. Orchestra and large chorus to provide music. All welcome.
Help Wanted for Farm Work in Des Moines
Rev. Chas Parsons superintendent of the Society For the Friendless seeks farm hands of any age. Address 1350 East 12th Street Des Moines Iowa. Last year the agency placed many men in farm positions and farmers request more help this year.
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Chas. Parsons
Society For the Friendless
East 12Th Street
Des Moines
Iowa
The News of the State Legislature Adverts Promotion
A promotional note from the Register & Leader promises early legislature reports and cartoons. It advertises subscription rates for the daily plus Sunday editions and hints at upcoming special issues and nine hundred books.
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Register & Leader
Daily Register & Leader
Big Dollar Day Stunt Planned for Rolfe
Rolfe merchants unite for a Brand bargain day on February 24 with a special Arrow issue February 18 detailing events. The community is promised a genuine feast for bargains as retailers push a one-time opportunity to save. Rolfe is emphasized as the place to trade.
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Rolfe
The
Arrow
Prominent Couple Weds in Burns Wyoming
The Golden Prairie Herald reports the 1915 January 27 ceremony for Chas O Lyon and Grace Ostheimer at the Scott home in Burns. Rev J B Gallaway presided with H PR Hansen as best man and Bernice Anderson bridesmaid. The couple, honored by friends, depart to their Burns home nine miles northeast.
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Chas. O. Lyon
H. W. Lyon
Golden Prairie Herald
Burns
Wyoming
M. C. Scott
Chas
O. Lyon
Grace Ostheimer
J. B. Gallaway
Hazel Osthemier
Grace Lupkes
Gladys Sibley
Scott
Pioneer
Presbyterian Church
Lyon
Dr. Hansen
Sale Dates Listed For Various Farm Auctions
Sale dates claimed include February 6 Erickson and Knutson mile north of Bradgate February 8 W B Campbell two miles northwest of Gilmore City February 10 H B Kuhns three miles southeast of Rolfe Burington and Lindeman Autes February 15 Eddie Forey three miles south and six percent west of Gilmore City February 14 W P Corcoran one mile south of Mallard February 17 A R Graham two miles northeast of Rolfe February 25 M P Hancher adjoining Rolfe with big type Poland China Broad Low Bale.
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Erickson & Knutson
Nouth
Bradgate
W. B. Campbell
Gilmore City
Kuhns
Rolfe
Burington & Lindeman
Autes
Eddie Forey
W. P. Corcoran
Mallard
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Unkle Zeke
Congress
Patrick
Hague
Gus Grove
Emmet Meech
Hicke
Woodchuck
Amos Marchant
al Ralph
Dick Hancher
Middle West
C. C. Delle
Dn Rolfe
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. C
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