Talented Farm Folks At Garfield Township Meeting
The January Garfield Township Farm Bureau gathering met in the M E church basement Rolfe Tuesday evening February with a D MT unit program. A spirited program featured music by local ensembles and readings by Vessie Ralph and Frances Vaughn. A debate on bobbed hair versus long hair drew judges J T Grant P Wheeler and H F Olerich with the affirmative Jade DeMill Ben Lehnus and the negative C A Hosier Prof Britritt. The D MT High School Bands led by Mrs Merritt closed the program. The next Garfield township meeting is February 24 at J Hosier's home.
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Gar- 4 Township Farm Bureau
M. E. Arch
Rolfe
D. M.T
A. W. Ives
Garfield Township
Ben Lehnus
Cox
Art. Vaughn
Vessie Ralph
Will Lillegarde
John Talsen
Frank Cox
M. T
Geo. Keuck
Clarence Jen
York
Jade DeMill
C. A. Hosier
Prof
Rritt
J. T. Grant
P. Wheeler
H. F. Olerich
Bend Wade
Clarence
Merritt
Frances Vaughn
Art Vaughn
Rolfe letter from Nels Ryen recounts California trip and party
Nels Ryen writes from Rolfe about a Rose Parade visit in Pasadena and a long California tour with family. He details driving routes, a Miracle Play, a visit to Grauman's Egyptian and several towns, plus a surprise party for Mrs Henry Wiegman with Des Moines Southern bus transport and a social event at Fort Dodge.
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Rolfe
California
Bruce
T. Lev Son
R. N. Mentzer
Pasana
Nels Seversons
Alhambra
J. R. Severson
Calimia
Cora Richardson
Sester
Grauman
Hollywood
Ironsides
Ilendale
Eagle Rock
Pasadena
Monovia
Azusa
Covina
Charter Oak
Lerra’ Madre
Pomona
Placentia
Iona
Anaheim
Fullerton
Downey
Orwalk
Los Angeles
Burbank
Sorosis
Henry Wiegman
Des Moines & Southern
Rolfe Auto Co
Russell
Humboldt
Fort Dodge
Wahkonsa Hotel
John Gunderson
Ft. Dodge Hospital
Farm Sale Week Promises Large Livestock Auctions
A series of farm sales next week across Rolfe Bradgate Manson Plover and surrounding townships will offer hundreds of cattle hogs horses and machinery. Auction lists include nearly 200 head at Avery farm two miles southwest of Bradgate and multiple consignments from R. E. Dunn Leo Vogel Jolliffe and others. The events also note notable death of Andrew Simonson with funeral services held in Rolfe and nearby churches.
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Avery & Anderson
Avery
Bradgate
R. E. Dunn
Mr. Dunn
Plover
Leo Vogel
Mr. Vogel
Manson
Jos. Zimmerman
Rolfe
Mgr. Brinkman
Blessing-Bailey
F. L. MacVey
M. P. Hancher
Tyne
Poland
Farrow
Chas, Jolliffe
Jolliffe
J. J. Jolliffe
Rhode Island
A. C. Isaacson
Mr. Isaacson
Rolfe Woman's Club Plans Chautauqua Event
The Rolfe Woman's Club announces a chautauqua in the school auditorium on Wednesday evening February 28. Details are sparse but organizers promise high quality speakers and music to outshine any Cathedral Choir. Additional notices will follow next week with surprises to attendees.
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Rolfe Woman's Club
Wiley
Dr. Cook
Wilson and Butler Brothers Traced in Minnesota Raid
The Times Messenger of Madeira Minnesota reports Wilson and Butler brothers linked to a Brad gate theft raid from a year ago. Officials pursued them but could not bring them to trial due to lack of evidence, forcing a retreat from the locality.
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Times-Messenger
Madeira
Minn
Wilson
Butler
Bradgate
School of Instruction for Eastern Star Held Friday
Mrs. Philomena Fox District Instructor of the Order of Eastern Star will hold a school of instruction at the Masonic hall Friday Feb 18 beginning at 2 00 pm sharp Officers and members should bear this in mind and be prompt
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Philomena Fox
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Knights of Pythias Dance Planned for Feb 17
The Knights of Pythias announce a dance at their hall on Thursday February 17 with a four piece orchestra providing music. The notice ends with a stray editorial line defining a synonym.
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Knights OF Pythias
Annual Golf Club Board Elects Officers at Rolfe Meeting
Rolfe Golf Club held its annual meeting at President A G Hille’s home. Dr G G Butler was named President and W P McIntire Vice President. W P Wheeler became Secretary, Geo O Hauck Treasurer, and FE M Field re elected Secretary. Committee heads named, thanks given to Ladies Auxiliary, bridge night enjoyed as Butler top scorer.
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Rolfe Golf Club
A. G. Hille
G G. Butler
W. P. McIntire
W. P. Wheeler
Geo. O. Hauck
FE. M. Field
J. B. Kent
Greens
G. G. Butler
C. W. Siefkin
Marion Bruce
T. D. Jones
Ladies’ Golf Club
Hille
Butler
Frank Nacke
Rittgers-Hansen Wedding Celebrated in Pocahontas County
Miss Blanche Alta Rittgers and Elwyn L. Hansen wed at the bride’s parents home on February 3 1927 with a double ring Methodist ceremony. Guests from Des Moines Paton and Chicago attended a one o clock luncheon. After a short honeymoon the couple will live on a farm near Swea City.
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Blanche Alta Rittgers
Elwyn L. Hansen
Karl Cooksey
LoLeta Leonard
Bobby Leonard
Mary Rutgers
Chester
J. H. Walker
Methodist Church
B. F. Rutgers
Des Moines Township
D. M. T. High School
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Pocahontas ‘County
J. A. Hansen
Garfield Township
Roles High School
Des Moines Commercial College
Des Moines
Paton
Swea City
Loreta Leonard
Bobby
Chicago
Geo. Rutgers
Glen Rutgers
Bessie Gaylord
Katharine Hauck Weible 1842 1927 Obituary
Katharine Hauck Weible was born February 22 1842 in Germany and died February 1 1927 in Rolfe Iowa at age 84 11 9. She married J Martin Weible March 8 1861 and had five children. Survived by two daughters Mrs Margaret Vetter and Mrs Anna Hamilton and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral at Presbyterian church with Rev J P Lester officiating. Burial in Clinton Garfield Cemetery beside her husband.
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Andrew Simonson
Powhatan Township
Rolfe
Mr. Simonson
Storesund
Karomi
Norway
Simon
Ellen Serina Storesund
America
Thor
Anna Martha Lodden
C. & N. W. Railway
Mathias Storesund
Haugesund
Olara Johnson
Ogilvie
Minn
Amalia Heggen
Story City
Iowa
Simonson
Althe
Simmonson
Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church of
Trinity Church
Presbyterian Church
J. O. Wangberg
Trinity Lutheran
H. O. Ward
Manson M. KE
Plover
Clinton-Garfield
A. M. Johnson
J. G. Heggen
John Budd
Eagle Grove
Olaf
Bernhard Sivertsen
Herbert Halverson
Christ Nelson
Kenneth
M. O. Dahle
Slater
Adolph Bertelson
Ernest Hinners
Humboldt
Towa
C. A. Garlock
Ft. Dodge
JC. E. Watts
A. J. Shaw
Pocahontas
L. M. Gunstead
Waterloo
Haldor
Dale
Bode
J. Spies
E. Gabrielson
Gilmore City
Katharine Hauck Weible
Joe Davis County
Illinois
J. Martin Weible
Imion
Margaret Vetter
Anna Hamilton
Savanna
Grundy Center
Leona Hamilton
J. P. Lester
C. B. Bowen
C. J. White
J. R. MelIntire
Harriss Thomas
McClurkin
Clinton-Garfield Cemetery
Tailored Finishes Highlight Sewing Class Sessions
Miss Zelda Snyder hosted a Thursday sewing class at her country home northeast of Rolfe for members and newcomers. The next day Mrs. John Madsen and Miss Louise Ryen led an all day session at the Madsen home on Tailored Finishes. A final lesson on Care of Clothing is planned for Feb 25 at Mrs. J. D. Howe's home for Districts Nos 5 and 6, inviting all ladies to attend.
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Zelda Snyder
Rolfe
John Madsen
Louise Ryen
Madsen
J. D. Howe
Marathon and Rolfe to meet in Rolfe gym Saturday
The Marathon and Rolfe high school teams clash in Rolfe gym on Saturday evening February 12. The first game starts at 7 30 p m with the second teams. Officials expect a closely fought double bill and urge local fans to attend.
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Marathon
Rolfe
Freakish Weather Brings Thaw Then Freeze Across Locality
Last week featured unusual weather with thawing ice and rain, thawing frost, and soft roads. Ed Wilcox notes Pilot Creek reached high water since the dredge work. A few bridges were strained but held. Monday night winter returned with freezing, rough roads and disrupted travel.
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Ed Wilcox
Pilot Creek
Winter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nels Ryen
Hrine Auditorium
Mrs. Ryen
Nels G. Ryen
R. W. CG
Chautauqua
Minnesota
Rittgers—Hansen
Katharine Hauck
Weible
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