Rolfe Triumphs Over Manson In Big County Showdown
Rolfe defeated Manson 55 to 24 as Walter Harris and Stuffy Johnson led a fast, precise attack. Symes scored 18 and Cox contributed key guard play, with Monson and the Rolfe defense stifling the opponents. The game preceded by a close Rolfe win in the junior contest, amid high school gym excitement. The Pocahontas county basketball tournament is set for Rolfe gym on Feb 24 with multiple teams expected and games starting at 9:00 am.
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Olfe
Seould
Rolfe
Secall
Manson
Symes
Yeoman
Monson
Johnson
Walter Harris
Walter
Manson Boys
Jimmy Sennett
BE. Cox
Manson m
Miller
Pla- Nt
James F. Ferrand
Gilmore City
Pocahontas County
Rolfe Gymnasium
Fonda
Ware
Laurens
Varina Parochial
Pocahontas
Plover
Havelock
Mallard
Des Moines
Township
Wideh
M. T
Harris
Cox
Altho
Tigen
J. Pollock
Boos
Kul Fl Begge
H. Pollock
Sernett
Se de Bush
Gilman Harris
P. Hancher
Jeffries
Pool halls to go in Rolfe after council vote
The Rolfe city council passed an ordinance ending pool hall licensing. Violations face fines and jail. Publication to start after a delay giving proprietors about thirty days notice. The American Legion Club remains a popular gathering spot for local youth.
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Rolfe
American Legion Club
Floré "Pames
Legion Hall
Postnuptial Shower Honors Mrs. Marsh Graham
Misses Cora Lind Esther Berthelsen and Mesdames Guy Graham and Frank Fitzgerald hosted about forty young ladies at the Fitzgerald home for a post nuptial shower in honor of Mrs. Marsh Graham. The evening featured Valentine Day decor a luncheon and gifts unwrapped with thanks.
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Cora Lind
Esther Berthelsen
Mesdames
Guy Graham
Frank Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Marsh Graham
Graham
Gilmore City Lassies Impress In Tight Game
The Gilmore City team delivered a thrilling 50 close contest that stayed tense through the final whistle as supporters debated who would win until the end.
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Gilmore City
Woman's Club Seeks Piano for School Auditorium
The Woman's Club votes to buy a Straube piano for the school auditorium and uses lecture-rental funds to back the effort. They plan a home talent play in March and will run meals at the Feb 24 basketball tournament to raise money. Members and nonmembers are urged to donate pies or doughnuts and purchase lunches at the schoolhouse.
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Reon
Christmas Seal Sale Supports Tuberculosis Fight
The Rolfe Christmas Seal Sale raised 125 dollars with 80 from five dollar health bonds bought by community groups. The Woman's Club retains 62.50 for local tuberculosis work, with last year’s local spend totaling 74.20. A county clinic is planned for May and baby health work may extend countywide. A countywide sale report will appear next week.
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Tuberculosis Association
Home Builders Meet in Pocahontas Opera House
A county mass meeting of the American Home Builders Association will be held at Hronek's opera house in Pocahontas Iowa on Monday February 20 at 1 00 pm. Roy McCormick opens with remarks J P Mullen and FK Hawley report on Ames meeting and Washington trip. Messer Leith to lead officers and directors meeting.
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American’ Home Builders Association
Hronek
Opera House
Pocahontas
Iowa
Roy McCormick
We J.P. Mullen
FK Hawley
Ames
Ad Og
Vial
Washington
Entertaining Pythian Event Delights Local Audience
The Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters hosted a varied program featuring Carl White, Mar Campbell, Charley Moon, the Mandolin Club, and Mrs. Lulu White with an orchestra. A vigorous debate followed on whether Pocahontas county farmers profited from burning corn in winter, ending undecided as judges favored both sides.
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Knights of Pythias
Ruce
Carl White
Marareampbell
T. D. Jones
Marion Hollis
Harriss Thomas
Charley Moon
Lulu
Pocahontas County
Lola Cornell
Howard Clarke
Harry Patterson
J. T. Grant
John
W. P. ‘McIntire
Graeber
Grant
Wheeler
Rolfe, Plover duel sparks town basketball night
Rolfe defeats Plover 12-7 at halftime but erupts in the second half with Harris and Cox driving a 12-0 burst to pull away. Mallard and D. M. T. edge each other in a fast rubber, D. M. T. prevailing 29-24 behind Schoenberger’s defense and Windy Centex’s scoring.
Pythian Sisters Program Success Noted at Meeting
A discussion session of the society concluded with a business meeting. The secretary read minutes from an ancient gathering to general merriment and no objections. The adjourned routine drew broad approval of the program and talent.
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Pythian Sisters
Woman's Club set to entertain husbands and prospects
On Tuesday evening, February 21, the Woman's Club invites members to bring cups and spoons or a glass for themselves and their partner. The event, described as a yearlong planned party, aims to ensure everyone enjoys a good time while helping others share in the happiness.
Community Sing Planned at School Auditorium
The next community sing will be held in the school auditorium next Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. Members of the Woman's Club are asked to occupy the platform. Interest in the sings has grown rapidly at the last two meetings and will likely continue.
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Woman’s Club
Pocahontas Teams to Meet Rolfe High in Monday basketball
Two games at the school gym Tuesday? Monday evening feature Pocahontas boys and girls facing Rolfe High teams in a friendly contest. The event promises interest and will likely repay attendance.
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Pocahontas
Rolfe High
Cornell Freshmen elect leadership at Mt Vernon campus
Eloise Lemon of Rolfe wins vice president post. William Arthur Hackett of Rochelle becomes class president after popular student body vote at the college polling place. Milton Grant of Hopkinton and Joseph R. Knight of Woonsocket retain roles as secretary, with Clifford P. Lyons elected class treasurer.
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Mt. ‘Vernon
Cornell
Arthur Hackett
Rochelle
Allot
Milton Grant
Hopkinton
Eloise Lemon
Rolfe
Joseph R. Knight
Woonsocket
S. D
Mason ‘City
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Rolfe, Iowa
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Messer Leith
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Rolfre
W. S. McEwen
Robert Bruce
James Bruce
Joseph. McEwen
J. B. Kent
Robert Bruce James Bruce
Joseph McEwen
the State Savings Bank
Deluxe
Plaver
Schoenberger
Ralph
Altke
Centex
D. M.T
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