Victrola Fund Drive Promised by Rolfe Public Schools
The Rolfe public schools plan a Friday evening program at the opera house on February 25 to raise funds for a Victrola for school use. Organized by Grade levels, the program features operettas, songs, drills, and a spring theme, with about two hundred children participating. Proceeds support music education and appreciation in the district.
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Rolfe
Opera House
Elizabeth King
Margaret Grean
Mesdames G. ©. Harris
F. M. Ritchey
Raymond Malcolm
Storm Lake
The
Olympians
Pocahontas
Calhoun
Greene
Sac
O’brien
Cherokee
C. C. Hatfield
Chicago
McGowan
Dallas
Tex
Trail of Boys
Luthor
Primghar Orchestra
Primghar
Baturdey
Rolfe Masters Gilmore City in 41 to 21 Victory
Rolfe High defeats Gilmore City High 41 to 21 in an uneven match while the town team rolls over Gilmore City 18 to 6. The game was fast and rough at times with Rinehart leading Gilmore City and Rolfe showing strong support for athletics amid modest hometown attendance.
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Gilmore City
Rolfe High
Gilmore City High
Rolfe
Rinehart
Gilmore City Boys
Gilmore City Cook
Lolfe VanAlstine
Ward
Mather
Wagner
Cleaver
Weber
Taylor
Wolcott
Wiewer
Coffin
No Farmers Institute in Pocahontas County 1916
At an executive meeting of the Pocahontas County Farmers Institute the group announced no Institute will be held this winter due to cold weather illness and other factors beyond the committee's control. They urge workers to stay ready to organize a program for the coming year and note interests of Senator J H Allen President Wilson Teddy Roosevelt State Highway Commission and the corn crop should be cared for. Bernard Dubbert secretary.
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Pocahontas County
Bernard Dubbert
Scey
Epworth League Meeting Inspires Congregation
Rev C S Burnette leads an inspiring Epworth League session on How to Bring People to Christ. Plans urge Leaguers to live the example. Bible study and prayer meet tonight at 7 30. Sunday services at 10 30 A M and 7 30 P M. Sunday school and Men’s Bible Class at 11 45. Epworth League 6 30 led by Verne Perrin.
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Jesse Hoosier
Epworth League
Verne Perrin
Card of Thanks for Help During Bereavement
The Robert Hunter Children express sincere thanks to all who assisted during the loss of husband and father Mrs. Robert Hunter. Sympathy and kindness are gratefully appreciated as we pass through the deep bereavement.
Valentine Party Honors Senior Class at Laura Everett Home
The Senior Class was entertained at Miss Laura Everett's home last Friday with rooms in R. H. S. colors and hearts. Games included heart games and flower guessing, plus a shooting at hearts from an evergreen. A two course luncheon followed and Miss Bess Powell sang several selections. The group departed late, thanking the hostess for a splendid social evening.
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Laura Everett
Bess Powell
Two Blooded Stock Sales Loom Next Week In County
Readable notices announce a pair of big stock auctions in the county next week. Thoroughbred sows and Hampshire bred pigs lead the sales at Cimpson farm near Plover and Wilcox’s northeast town site with a live herd, pedigrees, and farm equipment on offer.
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Express
E. St. Roberts
Ms. Roberts
Cimpson Farm
Plover
Mr. Roberts
Wilcox
Hampshire
Towa
South One
Hampshire Advocate
Peoria
Fisher
Rolfe
Consolidated Schools to Be Talked Soon
The Commercial Club discussed consolidation and the need for a new schoolhouse at its recent meeting. Officers were re-elected, and a town meeting with a state official and farmers from consolidated districts will be held soon to explore advantages, costs, and possible district bonding. A sewer survey and hospital stock progress were also noted.
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Marton Bruce
Z. J. Carroll
J. H. Wilson
C. H. Pollefarnde
Tecm
Prov Doom
Ike
Rolfe
Mrr
Bloom
Aod
Oo Tuedaure
Holby
A. Malcolm
Dr. Ream
Fae McEwen
Wo. C. Kennedy
Clu
Frank
Malcolm
Inge Mw
I. D. Bloom
J. J. Hollis
EF. A. Malcolm
F. M. Ritchey
Beam
Local Talent to Present Pinafore Opera for Athletic Fund
Arrangements are under way for Gilbert and Sullivan's two act comic opera Pinafore to be presented Tuesday evening in the opera house by local musical talent for the Rolfe High school athletic fund. Fr Burgess and Tate direct with professional experience. Stage effects and costumes will enhance the shipboard setting and electrical effects.
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Opera House
Rolfe High School
Berd
Fr. Burgess
The
Andrews Opera Co
Tate
Ideal Opera Co
Rolfe
Beauty Mark Musical Comedy Comes to Opera House
The Beauty Mark musical comedy company led by Harry Schiman and Tom Cofer begins a three night run at the opera house, starting Monday February 21. A colorful, clean, laughter filled program features dancing dolls, vivid costumes, and a rotating bill with The Frisco Four providing musical interludes. tickets are on sale at Wiewel's Pharmacy.
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Harry Schiman
Tom Cofer
Wiewel’s
The
Valentine Leap Year Party At Miss Wiewer Home
The T. B. OT GC Club hosted their gentlemen guests Monday at Miss Norine Wiewer’s home for a Valentine Leap Year party. Games fortune telling and reading papers were enjoyed with refreshments as partners were drawn by matching hearts. A bobsled party was planned and enjoyed by all. Fred Smith visited his sisters Misses Clara and Nellie in Cedar Falls over Sunday.
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Marie Lemon
Marie
T. B. OT
Norine Wiewer
Fred Smith
Clara
Nellie
Cedar Falls
Community meeting boosts school and sewerage questions
Residents packed the meeting to discuss school and sewerage propositions. Enthusiasm ran high as participants debated community problems and endorsed holding more such gatherings to thresh out differences and start action.
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I.topsy Turvey
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. C. S. Burnette
Robert Hunter
KE. E. Wilcox
Frank Short
Mr. Short
Hollenbeck
Rolfe Cemetery
M.P. Hancher
Hancher
Union
Weaver
Fawcett
Bradgate
J. B. Nunnamaker
Nunnamaker
W. L. Smith
Bis
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