Knights of Pythias Hold Old-Time Pep Meeting
The Knights of Pythias held a lively meeting last Monday with many members present. C M Patterson was knighted as a new member and installed officers were W P Wheeler A G Hille and Ward Ferguson. Delegates to grand lodge were elected P B Kelts E S Colebaugh and G R Cook with alternates. A retiring chancellor commander's jewel was presented to P B Kelts and a luncheon followed the lengthy ceremony.
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Knights of Pythias
C. M. Pattersoo
Order
Patterson
W. P. Wheeler
A. G. Hille
Ward Ferguson
Silver Leaf
C. C
C. C—E. BE. Brewster. Y. C—A. V. Graeber. Prelate—E. D. Bloom
C. C. Johnson
E—C
P. B. Kelts
Colebaugh
G R. Cook
C. J. White
J. H. Wilson
C. H. Moon
Mr. Kelts
Moon
P. B
Silver Leaf Lodge
Des Moines Camp Dodge social scandal draws ire
A Des Moines uproar over Camp Dodge officers dances prompts strong complaints. The Register notes observed women clinging to soldiers in streets, urging full investigation and action against non relatives to preserve Des Moines society.
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Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Two Rural Couple Wed in Pocahontas Office Ceremony
Here Too Verl Hurley of Rolfe and Miss Mae Bisler of West Bend received a marriage license from Clerk Bollard and with Justice Forey aided, were wed in the county clerk office, sending best wishes for a happy New Year.
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Verl Hurley
Rolfe
Mae Bisler
West Bend
Pocahontas
Clerk Bollard
Justice Forey
Hare
Pocahontas Democrat
Obituary of Mrs V G Ryen of Rolfe Iowa
Mrs V G Ryen died at her Rolfe Iowa home January 1 1918 after a long illness of heart trouble born Martha Larson Onerholm in Norway January 21 1852 she came to America in 1881 lived near Morris Illinois until 1888 married W G Ryen in Buckingham Illinois in 1899 moved near Rolfe then town two years ago survived by three children and three stepchildren funeral held January 4 at Norwegian Lutheran church Rolfe burial Clinton Cemetery
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V. G. Ryen
Rolfe
Iowa
Martha Larson Onerholm
Norway
America
Morris
Ill
W. G. Ryen
Buckingham
Ryen
T. EB. Severson
Ottosen
Willie Ryen
Roy Ryen
San Antonio
Texas
Geo
Anna Ryen
Hans Ryen
Union
Roy
Kelly Field
Jens L. Onerheim
Ellsworth
Juutheran
Dutheran Church
C. L. Dalseide
Sovden
Thor
Clinton Cemetery
Annetta Stark Named Director for Rolfe Choir
Miss Annetta Stark of Webster City visited Rolfe friends and agreed to lead the St. Margaret's Catholic church choir for four terms. She studied at Hilsworth College of Music Iowa Falls and Detroit Conservatory of Music, taught in Detroit public schools, and did concert work. Several choir members plan private lessons as Stark visits Rolfe and will meet next Saturday at Mrs. Bessie Taylor's home to discuss voice culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annetta Stark
Webster City
Rolfe Friends
Stark
St. Margaret's Catholic Church
Hilsworth College of Music
Iowa Falls
Detroit Conservatory of Music
Detroit Public Schools
New Jersey Freight Delivers School Furniture in Time
A carload of school furniture arrived from New Jersey easing freight delays. Schoolhouse work proceeds well and is on track to be ready for classes starting January 21. Rolfe residents expect a splendid building and are pleased with its nearing completion. The plant is described as one of the best in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Rolfe
Iowa
Des Moines Township Special Election on Bond Issue
The Des Moines township consolidated school district schedules a February 2 special election to issue 16000 dollars in bonds to complete the school house. Neighbors note the estimate is short and stress doing the job right under prevailing conditions, urging voters to support a full, quality project.
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Des Moines Township
Red Cross Work Room Opens For Community Service
The Red Cross work room hours are Monday and Wednesday afternoons and evenings, and Thursday all day. Women are urged to participate, rules posted for guidance. Purchases include 1000 yards muslin and 500 yards gauze with ample work ahead.
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Red Cross
Rolfe Boy Home From Europe on Furlough
Lieut. Don CG Kent of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces returns to Rolfe on furlough after three years in France and England. He served in the intelligence section since hospital discharge after shell shock and gas exposure. He remains in service and will not speak for publication, though villagers hope for more details after an interview.
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Don CG. Kent
France
England
Hahn to France Sent From Camp Hemstead by 122nd Aero Squadron
A letter from George Hahn formerly of Rolfe school manual training reports he is at Hemstead Long Island and likely heading to France soon as part of the 122nd Aero Squadron U S Army Air Service. The writer wishes him luck against Kaiser with a Yankee bomb.
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George Hahn
Rolfe
Hemstead
Long Island
New York
France
Big Pond
Mr. Hahn
122Nd Aero Squadon
U.S. A
Kaiser
Pomeroy Church Burns and Local Notes
The German Lutheran church at Pomeroy burned to the ground on New Year’s Eve. Rev. Schumann, under bonds for un-American remarks, was its pastor. Mrs. Fannie McGhee of Lake township died December 31. A. B. Symes advertises a sale on twine and bob sleds. A quip on waist depth and a remark on fuel administration follow with notes onBoston politics and a playful column about culture.
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Pomeroy
Schumann
Fannie McGhee
Lake Township
A. B. Symes
Presbyterian Church Notes Rev I Echlin Pastor
Sunday schedule includes 10 30 preaching service 11 35 Bible School and 7 30 preaching. Week day prayer and study hour Thursday 8 pm. Session to meet next Sunday for new members. Bible school hour changed to 11 35 with study portion. Christian Endeavor officers to be installed Mr C H Moon to preside and read topic. Home Regained theme ends series. Fuel conservation drive invites Methodist to join in young people's and evening services.
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Businessmen's
AL ML
Christian Endeavor
Bible School
The
Young People
C. H. Moon
Local Items Highlight Community Moves and Accidents
Douglas Cleaver begins the Story City to Marshalltown railway mail run during annual leave. Arthur Vaughn suffered a broken shoulder from a manure spreader accident last Friday evening. The Tuesday Club met at Mrs. J. K. Lemon’s home, and local residents visit relatives in Humboldt, Fort Dodge, and Ruthven as townsfolk share news and notices. Premium calendars for prepaid subscribers are available in person only.
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Douglas Cleaver
Story City
Marshalltown
Nellie Wallace
Zella
Gwendolyn
Plover
J. H. Charlton
The
Arrow
Mings Wilma Bruce
Omaha
Rolfe
Arthur Vaughn
Poltely
Hollis
Vaughn
Pocahontas Soldier Harry Cooksey Dies of Pneumonia at Camp Pike
Private Harry Cooksey of Pocahontas County died January 4 at Camp Pike Arkansas from pneumonia after serving with the first National Army contingent. Aged 23, he had lived with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cooksey near Rolfe and was interred with military honors in Brazil after a brief stint at Camp Dodge and deployment to Camp Pike. He was widely regarded as a steady and eager patriot.
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Pocahontas County
Harry Cooksey
Camp Pike
Arkansas
Tie
National Army
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Brazil
Harry
J. C. Cooksey
Rolfe
Tarry Cooksey
Sale Ring Mather Gadd Hold January 16 Combination Sale
Mather and Gadd announce a joint sale at the Mather farm on Beaver Creek northeast of Rolfe on January 16. Eleven head of horses, forty two cattle, fourteen pigs, and farm machinery to be offered with details in a half page ad. F.C. DeWolf notes his son’s navy enlistment and will close out stock and equipment on the same date. Seven horses and thirteen cattle including milk cows and yearlings, plus nine bred Duroc sows to farrow in April. Full description elsewhere in the paper.
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Mather & Gadd
Billy Mather
Fia
Alfred Gadd
Mather
Beaver Creek
Rolfe
F.C. DeWolf
Navy
Farrow
Mrs. Cora Richardson Combines Stocks at New Location
Mrs. Cora Richardson has merged her millinery and ladies wear stock with that of Mrs. Satura Hood Taylor. The combined shop moves to the former Taylor site across from the post office. Mrs. Taylor plans to travel to Jewell to aid her ailing mother while Mr. Taylor serves in the colors.
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Cora Richardson
Satura Hood-Taylor
Ford Cars Scarce As Factory Demands Rise
Rolfe Auto Co reports a Ford shipment as dealers face tight supply. Eikenberry says Ford will not ship unless sold, forcing customers to place orders now to avoid spring delays. The note mentions profiteers pressuring Secretary Daniels over a distinction between a “bit” and a bite.
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Rolfe Auto Co
Eikenberry
Ford
Daniels
Josephus
Pocahontas Forfeits Debate With Rolfe High
Pocahontas High forfeits a planned debate with Rolfe High as the Pocahontas superintendent is ill and the principal is under quarantine. The Pocahontas team was not ready, so Rolfe advances in the series and Pocahontas is out, leaving Rolfe to appear in the next round.
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Pocahontas High
Rolfe High
Rolfe
Pocahontas
Bendixen and Ricklefs Wed in Germain Lutheran Ceremony
John G. Ricklefs and Myrtle Bendixen married Thursday January 3 at Germain Lutheran church in Fizard township. Both hail from long established county families. The couple will manage a Rickles farm in Lake township and a reception at the Bendixen home followed.
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John G. Ricklefs
Myrtle Bendixen
Germain Lutheran
Fizard’ Township
Ricklefs
Lake Township
Miss Bendixen
K. N. Bendixen
Garfield Township
I. N
Bendixen
Thrift Stamps Link to War Savings and Patriotism
The piece extols Thrift Stamps as a path to War Savings stamps worth four dollars, urging immediate savings and self denial to fund the war. It notes government finance reliance on citizen thrift, condemns waste and profiteering, and mentions liquor costs and Colonel House’s European trip outcomes.
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McAdoo
Card of Thanks for Mrs. W G Ryen
We thank all who assisted during our mother Mrs W G Ryen illness and those who helped at the funeral.
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W. G. Ryen
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Rabe
Chance For Musicians
Europe
Hahn
Pomeroy Church
Madeline
Fuel Administration
Boston
Tenderloin
Dead Man’s Gulch
Colorado
Presbyterian Church Notes
I. Echlin
John
Nelson
John Damborg
Humboldt
August Hansmann
Leath
Wil- Jeti
Nansyn
Guy Smith
KF. J. Wiewel
Indepdence
Frank
Lth
J. K. Lemon
Chicago
Col. House
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