Rolfe Lyceum Adds Irene Stolofsky Concert March 1
The Red Path Lyceum Bureau arranges a replacement act for Rolfe patrons after Maitland Entertainers cancel. Irene Stolofsky Company will perform March 1, with season-ticket holders admitted and a call for single admissions or free-will offerings to cover a deficit. The Womans Club committee urges support to ensure a stronger next season.
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Rolfe Lyceum
Lyceum - Course
Redpath
Lyceum Bureau
Rolfe
Irene Stolofsky ‘Concert Co
Maitland
Maitland Company
Irene Stolofsky Company
Womans Club
Arrowman
Community Sing Draws 380, Womans Club Members Assist
A community sing Sunday drew about 380 attendees plus 25 Women’s Club members in the chorus. Miss McEnany directed and Miss Daphne Malcolm played piano as old songs were sung and two special numbers given. Mrs. C W Siefkin spoke on music in schools and Mrs. D W Trick on music in the community. The next sing invites churches as guests on the third Sunday in March.
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Womans Club
Miss McEnany
Foval Hauck Nuptials In Iowa Country Home
Miss Bernice Foval and Mr. Valentine Hauck wed at the Foval home near Jewell Iowa with Rev McKinley officiating The bride wore black satin crepe with black silk lace and a bouquet The groom in blue The ceremony included a ring exchange and a four course dinner planned by Nora Cleaver and helpers Relatives and friends from Rolfe Jewell Ellsworth and nearby towns attended The couple left for Chicago after the reception
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H. D. Foval
Jewell
Iowa
Bernice Foval
Valentine Hauck
McKinley of
Naomi Severson
George Hauck
Virginia Zoe
Jean Wiegman
Leona Littles
Ellsworth
Amanda Hansen
Bernice
Ellsworth School
Iowa State College
Ames
Geo. QO. Hauck
Rolfe
Arrow
Geo. O. Hauck
Marguerite Hauck
Billy Hauck
H. C. Wiegman
Jas. Bruce
Help the Piano Fund at Basketball Tournament
The Womans Club plans meals and lunches to raise funds for a piano fund during a basketball tournament on Friday February 24. Training meals feed teams and cafeteria lunches serve the public at noon and evening. Women are urged to send pies or a dozen doughnuts to the school house by 11:00 a.m. Menu includes sandwiches pickles beans doughnuts pie cream puffs coffee tea milk.
Ruthven Edges Rolfe Cage Team in Close First Meeting
Rolfe High boys visited Ruthven and faced a fast Ruthven squad led by Sennett and Symes. Ruthven rallied to win 24 to 23 after trailing 14–11 at halftime, with strong defense on Symes and notable late plays by Sennett. Rolfe, hampered by gym length and end-wall caroms, steadied late but fell short. girls’ game followed with Rolfe again beating Pocahontas 35–19 as Pocahontas struggled with jersey changes and sweater swap routine.
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Rolfe High
Ruthven
Rusty Chambers
Aggregation
Iowa
Steppers
Rusty
Rolfe
Symes
Cox
Sennett
Fieseler
Myers
Nelson
Miller
Pocahontas
Poca’s
Fox
Igge Poca Baxter
Shimon Boos
Sate
Shori Sennett
Davis ‘Symes
Terry ‘Harris
Lucas
Olerich’s Poland China Sale Near Rolfe Sets Strong Record
H F Olerich conducted a farm sale of Poland Chinas southwest of Rolfe last Friday, selling 81 head including 77 sows and 4 boars for about 6010 dollars total, an average of 74 dollars per head. A boat bought by Norman Strayer of Prole Iowa brought 500 dollars, top price. Top sons went to John C Zeman of Perry for 255 dollars. Half of the offering stayed in Pocahontas county and about 95 percent remained within forty miles of Rolfe. M N Ives Guy White and Robert Ives were heavy local buyers.
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Rolfe
Prole
Iowa
John C. Zeman
Perry
Pocahontas County
M. N. Ives
Guy White
Robert Ives
Olerich
Vernon Sharp Wins University Oratorical Honors
Vernon Sharp won the University oratorical contest in Iowa City by unanimous five-judge decision. He received a $25 cash prize and earns entry to the Chicago college contest later. The feat matches former winner Virgil Hancher, highlighting notable success from their small town.
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Vernon Sharp
Iowa City
Vernon
Chicago
Virgil Hancher
Rolfe Girls Win Narrowly in Tight Pocahontas Match
Field goals list shows Cox leading with three, Sernett four free throws, and Symes three. Rolfe claimed a 20 to 15 victory in a balanced contest as Pocahontas builds a balanced squad and eyeing next season with promise.
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Larson
Boos
Beers
Wilson
Shors
Lucas
Cox
Sernett
Symes
Simon
Davis
Rolfe
Pocahontas
Parel
Ite
County Tournament Promises Close Contests At Rolfe School
The county basketball tournament will be held at Rolfe School gymnasium tomorrow starting at 9:00 am. Nine teams from various schools compete for the county championship and a beautiful cup, with Petersons Clothes Shop offering runner-up a regulation basketball. A visiting college referee will officiate.
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Rolfe School
Petersons
Gist Couple Celebrates Thirtieth Wedding Anniversary
Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Wm Gist were surprised by a large gathering of friends here to mark their thirtieth wedding anniversary. Neighbors presented a sum of money as a memento and refreshments were later served from baskets brought by guests.
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Wm. Gist
Shower for Miss Ferne Thomas with news of engagement
A pre nuptial shower at the H C Barnes home hosted by Miss Kathleen Barnes entertained sixteen bridesmaids. A telegram announced Ferne Thomas to marry Owen Patterson of this city. The evening included advice and luncheon with opening of gifts, all in celebratory mood.
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Ferne Thomas
Barnes
Kathleen Barnes
Miss Thomas
Owen Patterson
Womans Athletic Club Schedules Early Monday Workout
The Womans Athletic Club in this city will hold its regular workout next Monday evening at 7 30 due to the Knights of Pythias party. Members are asked to note the advance time. Only 4 wise man can recognize the real folly of a fool.
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Knights of Pythias
Pythias
Castle Hall
Pythian
Womans Athletic Club
Marion Hollis Triumphs in Sub-District Declamatory Contest
Miss Marion Hollis won first in humorous declamation at the county and district contests, held in Fonda and extended to Storm Lake and Cherokee. Her piece The Inspired Dish Washer impressed judges, with a top score likely earning her overall first. Trainer Miss McEnany praised for devoted work. next appearance slated for Spencer soon.
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Marion Hollis
Fonda
Storm Lake
Cherokee
Miss Marion
Jack Dalton
Manson
Marion
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Mhis Bank
First National Bank
Rolfe, Iowa
Mynu
Lea
Randy Man II
Boe
Jake
Knights OF Pythias Party
Methodist Episcopal Church
T. Ernest Hoon
Bible School
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Rolfe, Lowa
W. 8. McEwen
Robert Bruce
James Bruce
Joseph McEwen
D. D. McEwen
J.B. Kent
Robert Bruce James Bruce
W. S. McEwen
the State Savings Bank
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