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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1926
Page
6
The text argues every shopper needs guidance like a pilot for ships. Advertising steers buyers away from waste, saves money and time, and reveals the best products, sizes, and prices to fit taste and pocketbook. It promises practical help across food, clothing, furniture, and toys.
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau townspeople to select two boys for trips to the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago. The program, supported by Haoi s Central and North Western Roads, aims to showcase 11 000 head of livestock and $100 000 in premiums. A free employment agency aids farm labor needs. The column argues for buying local butter to support farmers and creameries, noting butter's superior nutrition and potential tariff effects on margarine.
Mr and Mrs G W Henderson celebrate seventy years of marriage with an open house at Highland Farm Garfield town southeast of Rolfe on Saturday November 6. The lengthy notice invites friends near and far as the couple marks a rare milestone in this area as the public is told to keep looking upward for a hopeful skyward sentiment.
St. Margaret’s Catholic church in Rolfe was dedicated last Thursday morning with Bishop Edmund Heelan of Sioux City leading a large ceremony. Priests from many towns attended, the Mass celebrant was Rev. Geo. Wessling, and the bishop announced the largest confirmation class yet under Rev. Theobald, praising the church’s leadership and condemning desecration of the cross.
The Pocahontas Democrat clarifies a clipping mix up about a Klan meeting at the Pocahontas Masonic hall. It explains a Masonic gathering occurred October 5 while referencing October 4 as the intended date and defends Mason membership, noting real Masons attended to confer degrees and had a good time.
A group of young ladies organized the B. Z. Club at the Clinton Miller home northeast of Rolfe on Friday afternoon October 22. Officers elected were President Mrs Jeanne Reigelsberger Vice-President Mrs Ruth Majorowicz and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Nellie Miller. Refreshments followed the meeting. The quotation about contentment ends the report.
St Margaret’s church has been rebuilt and expanded with a new section, a heated dressing room, a basement dining area for the Rosary Society, a steam heating plant, upgraded altar statuary, and a new bell. The project cost about 12000 dollars, funded largely by congregants without outside solicitation, and honors Rev Theobald’s leadership and labor.
Miss Eleanor Short daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Short and Lester Christensen son of Mr and Mrs Chas Christensen tied at Fort Dodge Methodist Church on October 20 1926 Rev Tomkins officiated The bride was attended by her sister Mary Short and Frank Tellier served as wydditeindty A two oclock luncheon followed at Wakonsa Hotel The couple will reside on the farm northwest of Gilmore City after November 1 with many friends wishing them happiness and prosperity
In a call for informed voting, the piece urges voters in Rolfe to study candidates and platforms, warns against abstaining from election day, and cautions that casting or wasting a vote mirrors corruption. It cites Webster’s definitions of politician and warns that voter ignorance undermines the republic.
Rolfe Woman's Club regular meeting set for Friday afternoon at the e of P. Hall with the American Citizenship Department in charge. A three act play featuring Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Brand, Miss Thornton and others will be performed. Members urged to attend and pay dues at this gathering.
The Excelsior Society plans its annual bazaar at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday November 10 with a supper served from 5:00 p m The menu includes chicken mashed potatoes dressing gravy Harvard beets salad rolls jelly pickles coffee pie and the price is forty cents A D Division business man lunch will be offered at noon for fifteen cents Donations may be left at Mrs J P Lester The public is invited.
Rolfe High football lost to Estherville last Friday by a one sided score. Rolfe scored a field goal but sustained severe injuries with six regulars out of action. Substitutes are scarce, leaving the team at a disadvantage for the rest of the season. Estherville played hard and rough but Rolfe showed grit and fought to the end.
Mrs. J. H. Walker hosted a vanishing tea party on October 3. Mrs. L. R. Davidson followed with a vanishing tea on October 20. Local society notes record these small gatherings among residents.
An impromptu basement party at Saint Margaret's church celebrated the new community center. Rev G T Theobald received a substantial purse from his congregation and guests for leadership and manual labor on the church building. Rev Jos Underberg spoke, praising Theobald and Rolfe church relations.
Des Moines Iowa October 27 Drake University hosts its annual homecoming with a Drake vs Kansas football clash at capacity stadium. Alumni gather for chapel speeches Preacher Law game parade barbecue open houses and the Garrick Club production Rollo's Wild Oat to cap festivities.
Members of the Community Club and others discuss organizing Baby Beef Clubs in the area. A committee including H. F. Kirchner Randall Melson Glyde Brinkman L. W. Kennedy and Arthur Vaughn will oversee the plan. Interested persons may contact the committee or leave names at Patterson's store the Ford garage or Wilkin's meat market. Local banks offer financing for youth participation.
Church notes announce weekly services including morning Bible school and evening programs. Next Sunday features a quarterly communion and an evening program led by High School youths with remarks by Warren Ives Jeanie McEwen Lorraie Morrison and Sarbelle Quinsland plus a Daisy Holt solo and a McClurkin directed glee club. Missionary Committee to lead the 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor meeting.
Miss Eileen Sandvig hosted a six o'clock dinner and radio party last Thursday with a yellow and white decor theme. The centerpiece was a large birthday cake with yellow candles. Mrs. Carl Sandvig and Miss Caroline Sandvig served a three course dinner. Radio music provided entertainment. Mrs. Edward Guiknecht of Fort Dodge attended as an out of town guest.
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