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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
2
Local youth gathered in Laurens last Friday to cheer the Rolfe High basketball team. The Rolfe squad showed fighting spirit and strong floor work but fell short against Laurens due to size and lack of long range shooting. The Laurens crowd proved less courteous, but Rolfe's effort earned respect despite the defeat.
Rev A H Bryan outlines Sunday worship Bible School Epworth League and services. He recalls Dr Wm Jepson's hospital gift to Northwest Iowa Conference and Sioux City. Dr T E Mossman to speak March 21 at morning service. Choir and orchestra to perform. sermon series on questions Jesus asked to continue next Sunday evening.
The Prescott church notes list a full Sunday schedule with 10:30 a m worship 11:45 a m Bible School 3:00 p m Junior Endeavor 6:30 p m Christian Endeavor 7:30 p m evening service The B Division of the Excelsior Society will host a Kensington social Friday afternoon with a social hour and officers for the Young Men’s Class Albert Howland Forrest Grant Walter Green The pastor plans sermons titled Sensation vs. Stagnation and The Rich Fool or the Man Who Forgot God with special music and remarks on church goals and God’s place in life.
The audience praised the grade children’s operetta The Cruise of the Trundle Bed presented under Miss Clausen. The show featured strong singing, lively ensemble numbers, and well-made costumes despite a cold evening. The piece should be repeated to reach more locals. Farmers advertise farm sales nearby with livestock, machinery, and equipment across several listings.
The Fort Dodge Auto Show is described as the largest and liveliest small show in the United States attracting many factory men and dealers. New medals will be displayed that were not at the New York or Chicago shows. Lovers of good music and singing will enjoy the event.
The venue will host a daily program change with a fresh act each day and admission worth its price. The Shove Stone entertainment promises a centerpiece act as the main draw for attendees.
Rev. Wm. G. Taylor presides at the Free Methodist Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. A class meeting follows the service. Weekday prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Attendance fell last week due to cold. all boys and girls are urged to attend next Sunday. The Wednesday prayer meeting location will be announced from the pulpit Sunday morning.
Luverne Terrel Severson born in Rolfe Iowa died in Los Angeles California February 11 1920 at seven years one month nine days. He was delicate of health but keen to learn and bring joy to others. Funeral held at Trinity Lutheran church Rolfe with Rev Carl Veine officiating interment Clinton Cemetery beside a younger brother. The Henry Nielsen Family thanks neighbors and friends for support during the fire last Thursday night.
W. C. Kennedy & Son promote Mutual Insurance at cost covering all property types and autos with full risk coverage in Rolyf Iowa. Phone numbers 101 and 176 listed.
A mixed fragmentary page notes stock of ilanola and coal on hand, warns of a severe rail car shortage hindering lumber and building materials delivery to Rolfe, and urges action on a plan while offering contact for information through J. and W. C. Shull. It cites playful pieces about schoolboys and a Book of Smiles.
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