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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1915
Page
7
The northwest sub-district contest will be held in Rolfe on the evening of March 4. Rolfe has hosted such events before and expects an engaging program. Further announcements will follow. The final district contest is planned for Humboldt.
Burdette Marchant alias Diamond Dick was sentenced to ten years in Fort Madison penitentiary for his part in a tire robbery. Ray Jones and Geo Johnson received $2500 bonds awaiting further action. The trio were arrested in Boone after a car without a plate was spotted near a restaurant.
Rolfe fans anticipate clashes with Linn Grove on Saturday at 7 30 p m Rockwell City comes Tuesday February 15 for a rematch at 7 30 p m Marathon High visits Friday February 18 at 7 30 p m All games are at Rolfe high school arena Weather note mentions E E Wilcox sale with snow humorocused line.
The article notes Anniversary Week for the Boy Scouts of America with local troop activity. It describes eligibility for Tenderfoot Second Class and First Class ranks, the Scout oath and law, and aims to prepare boys for emergencies while teaching outdoors appreciation. A Rolfe troop formed a year ago now has eighteen members led by Rev. Lester with Forrest Grant as assistant. A public meeting at the Presbyterian church next Sunday will feature the Mayor and Scoutmaster. Haucks sales ad referenced.
Three day event February sixteen to eighteen draws strong attendance as Farm Bureau leaders C W Hunt John Nordhausen and Fred Hawley speak. Two judging contests offer cash prizes of ten six four dollars and a silver loving cup for juniors with prizes funded by local banks and Fred Jensen. Blue badges mark all attendees across the sessions.
Mr and Mrs Grant Pollock hosted a surprise party for their son Robert last Friday inviting the Boy Scouts. They gathered at seven o clock for games and merriment followed by dainty refreshments as the boys departed, clearly enjoying the gathering.
The Knights of Pythias invite members and guests including wives and sweethearts to a card party in Castle Hall on Thursday evening February 17 1921. Aimed at training for the upcoming wedding party, it is the final invitation and promises a series of entertainments organized by the committee.
Mr and Mrs J B Kent travel to Des Moines for a several day visit with their son Dolliver Kent and to see city sights.
The Duroc Jersey hogs draw attention with two upcoming sales by Nis Behrendsen in south Garfield township and T. J. Stephenson at Gilmore. Buyers expect affordable prices as good bloodlines from Orions and Pathfinders meet strong breeding, with spring displays at A. G. Hille's.
Rolfe high lost 48 to 8 at Laurens with Laurens forward Holland dominating. The following day Rolfe edged Marathon 13 to 6 after quick scoring by Coffin and Serett, playing without substitutes and showing strong defense.
Friday and Saturday program listing Buck Jones in Sunset Sprague and a Matt and Jeff comedy act. The note highlights two film performances on the weekend schedule.
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