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Newspaper

Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1923

Page

5

Tuesday Club Entertains With Real Theatre Show

The Tuesday Club held a dinner for forty two, decorated hall lights replaced by candles, then staged a private theatre with a cast list and mock advertisements. The performance included sketches like Wanted A Cook and a parodic wa Com Song, earning loud applause and lively dancing to finish the evening.

Enei Cleaver Katy Brown Dr. Siefkin Mrs. Hunt Mary McIntire Biddy O'Shanigan Carol Bruce Helga “Swensen Etta Symes Dinah Jonsing Lottie Green Gretchen Swartzlander Minnie Peterson Susan Samantha Smith Hortense Siefkin Hop Lee Sing Sing Mabel Morrison Mabel Mornon Ella Hille

Changes at county hub bring new officials to Pocahontas

Albert Schroeder becomes county auditor succeeding CG W Gilchrist while George W Day shifts to deputy. J J McCartan and Florence McCartan take clerk of court and deputy posts. Thomas Lynch named county attorney. Charles Jarvill joins board replacing W P Hopkins. Randall Melson becomes board chair. Bill Elliott stays as county home steward. new rule limits clerk hire bills without board authorization.

Pocahontas Albert Schroeder CG. W. Gilchrist Geo. W. Day Board of Supervisors J.J. McCartan Ponda P. B. Thompson Florence McCartan Thomas I’. Lynch Chas. Jarvill Laurens W. P. Hopkins Randall Melson Melson William Elliott Bill

Dope on the boards at Legion Hall basketball night

Two nearby high school teams played tight games Tuesday at Legion Hall. Plover beat West Bend 21 to 14, while D. M. T. Bradgate edged a 14 to 14 tie before an 18 to 16 result after a five minute OT. Crowds called it a strong showing.

Bills Legion Hall Plover West Bend Rusty Chambers D. M. T.bradgate Bradgate

It Was a Grand and Glorious Evening

The article notes a lively evening with parlor fun and knock-downs, players using board tables for Hearts, and ends by declaring it a grand and glorious night.

American Legion Auxiliary calls for New Year work

The letter urges Auxiliary members to help hospitalized wounded war veterans and to recruit eligible women. The next meeting at Dr. and Mrs. T. D. Jones home on January 16 will include election of officers for the new year.

T.D. Jones

Reetz Dewall Wedding in Hampton Iowa

Lydia Reetz and John J De wall wed at the M I parsonage Hampton Iowa on Sunday December 31 at 8 PM Rev H G Crowder officiating Attendants were A H Reetz and wife The couple will reside on a farm southwest of Rolfe with a honeymoon in Hampton and well wishes from friends in the area

Lydia Reetz John J. Dewall Hampton Iowa M. I. Parsonage H. G. Crowder A. H.reets A. H. Reetz R. J. Reety Rolfe John H. Dewall

Pythian Dancing Party Set For Rolfe Hall

Another Pythian dancing party will be held at the Knights of Pythias hall in Rolfe on Monday evening January 15. Music will be provided by Mike Grove Sprig Heathman and Mrs Robert Hunter. Organizers urge patronage to sustain future dances and may shift nights to avoid conflicting with lodge work.

Knights of Pythias Rolfe Mike Grove Castle Hall Ella Hille Anna Matteson Marion Bruce Rolfe Temple P. O Anna Wiley Florence Cook Minnie Matteson E. J Tillie Clear Muriel Wilson Geraldine Cleaver Anna Bower Birdie Bregotti Edna Kerns Freeda Peterson Willard Wein Eleanor Field C. H. Moon C. J. White F. A. Malcolm J. S. Colehaugh W. W. Wheeler, Co G—Geo P. Seifert V. C Morris Webb A. G. Hille. K.R. & $—J. H Wilson. M. of W.—E. H. Clarke A.W Richmond K G Harry Shaffer L. R. Davidson Seifert E. L. Hollis W. W. Wheeler Fred Mr. Wheeler Silver Leaf Lodge Pythian Contest Association Emmetsburg Lulu White

Post-Nuptial Shower Honorees in Rolfe Iowa

Forty women gathered Saturday afternoon at the Fitzgerald home in Rolfe to honor Mrs. Lester Spangler formerly Anna Ryen with a post nuptial miscellaneous shower. The bride received many beautiful gifts and refreshments were enjoyed at the close of a pleasant afternoon.

Frank Fitzgerald G. N. DeWolf Jas. Anderson Elmer Simonson Fitzgerald Rolfe Lester Spangler Anna Ryen

Miss Rowena Smith Hosts Epworth League Event

Last Friday evening Miss Rowena Smith entertained Epworth League members at her parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Jas M Smith. An unusually enjoyable time was had by all with a tasty lunch served at the close of the evening's festivities.

Rowena Smith Epworth League Jas. M. Smith

Sunset Hill Club Enjoys Royal Entertainment in Banquet

Sunset Hill Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Rudolfson with Mesdames Rudolfson and I. A. Messinger as hosts. Members attended a Somerset session followed by a banquet served by Jeannie McEwen and Marie Rudolfson with Dr. Y T Jones among guests.

Sunset Hill Club B. C. Rudolfson Mesdames Rudolfson I.A. Messinger Somerset Jeannie McEwen Marie Rudolfson D. Jones Gladys Twige Margaret Struthers E. R. Wiswell

Couple Quietly Wed In Rolfe Manse

J. T. Wilson and Florence Hayward were quietly married at the Presbyterian Manse in Rolfe on Monday evening January 8 with Rev. J. P. Lester officiating. Wilson, a longtime carpenter, and Hayward, known to locals since girlhood, receive community congratulations and well wishes.

Pocahontas J. T. Wilson Florence Hayward Sherlock Holmes Mrs. Wilson J. H. Wilson Rolfe J. P. Lester Wilson

Food Sale Postponed by Catholic Ladies

The food sale scheduled for Saturday January 13 is moved to Saturday January 20. It will be held at the east side meat market. Contributed copy is due by Tuesday noon.

East Side

High School Basketball Doubleheader Planned

Tomorrow evening at the gymnasium FPlover High meets Rolfe High and Pocahontas faces Rolfe girls. Rolfe aims to avenge a prior loss to Plover as they show improvement. Pocahontas and Rolfe girls seek a big win to boost their season and keep the matchups lively.

Fplover High Rolfe High Pocahontas and Rolfe High School Plover Rolfe Pocahontas

Closing Out Sale By R. E. DuBois North Of Plover

R. E. DuBois owner of the A. L. Roberts place one and a half miles north of Plover announces a closing out sale for Wednesday January 17. Catalog includes seven horses thirty cattle and forty one Poland China hogs with a good assortment of farm machinery.

R. E. DuBois A. L. Roberts Plover Poland Mr. DuBois

Thos Crahan of West Bend Dies in Rochester Hospital

Obituary notes the death of Thos Crahan of West Bend at Colonial hospital Rochester Minnesota after three years of ill health. He lived long in Rolfe area then moved to West Bend and died from dropsy following a streté voyage last week.

Thos. Crahan West Bend Colonial Hospital Rochester Minn Crahan Rochester Hospital

Pocahontas County Women Club Meet in Laurens

The Pocahontas County Federation of Women's Clubs will be entertained at Laurens on January 16, 1923. The Literature and Library Extension Departments will lead the afternoon program with Miss Julia Robinson as principal speaker. A covered dish luncheon will be served at noon.

Pocahontas County

Knights and Pythian Sisters Officering for Next Year

The crowd thinned after an evening of satisfaction as knights and Pythian Sisters prepared to be well officered for the ensuing year. Visiting occurred briefly in the cafeteria style service, leaving the kitchen with ample feed to satisfy legitimate needs.

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Guapa U. 8 ARROW First National Bank Rolfe, Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Reetz-Dewall R. E. L. Entertained Pythians Een W. S. McCewen Robert Bruce James Bruce Joseph McEwen D. D. McEwen J. B. Kent Robert. Bruce James Bruce W. S. McEwen
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