12 Jan 1928
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1928
Page
1
The Arrow reminds subscribers that payments are due and payable upon expiration. Subscriptions in arrears will not be carried, and notice specifies the exact expiration date 5 15 27 May 1927. Action requested to avoid further hassle and ensure continuous delivery.
The fragment lists events for Pocahontas county clubs and church groups including seed-buying at the court house in Poca on Jan 16, various meetings at homes and halls, a Pythian Guest Night, American Legion Auxiliary gathering, library day, and youth activities. It also mentions Episcopal and Lutheran services and stray moral reflections.
Evangelists Plum and Ferguson and Grand Lodge officials lead an upcoming Pythian gathering with talks on new features and the order’s aid program. The group emphasizes service, education funds for youth, and a developing purpose beyond fraternal ties. A Rolfe Library drive seeks patrons and proceeds fund shelving, with canvassing teams listed and coupons on sale before the stunt program.
Ber residents may bring a guest by reserving in time with A. G. Hille. Knights urged to attend the January 16 regular meeting to discuss Guest Night success and finalize plans. Officers installed by Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias. luncheon served. A. V. Graeber and W. P. McIntire among installing officers.
The Rolfe Woman's Club held its regular Friday gathering at Mrs. C L Gunders home. Committees organized a varied program with piano solos readings and a one act play featuring local talent. Members praised continued home talent and community access to these free monthly programs.
The association began its new year December 1 with 29 members testing herds and 13 more seeking vacancies. Dairying grows in the county as many members own silos and legume hay, with several feeding balanced rations. High producers include Robert Rouse with 903 lb milk and 36.7 lb butterfat, and O G Watson with Pat producing 2170 lb milk and 82.5 lb butterfat.
The past week brought unusually warm, April like weather with temperatures around 60 degrees on some days and minimal frost at night. Snow has nearly vanished, roads are slippery in places, and corn fields show a sloppy condition as husking continues amid mild days and clear nights.
One hundred thirty five pounds of war explosive available for distribution in Iowa. Boxes contain fifty pounds of pyrotol each sold for 8.30 per hundred pounds fob Cedar Rapids delivery about February 15. Pyrotol is a high explosive used like dynamite and packed in six ounce cartridges within wooden boxes. It is nearly as safe as dynamite for stump blasting and does comparable work to forty percent dynamite with no poisonous effects. Interested parties should send a check to the County Agent at Pocahontas immediately after reading this notice due to high demand.
Rolfe high school hosts the annual Home Declamatory Contest with four entrants per class selected from twenty five. Oratorical dramatic and humorous performances lead an expected large audience as locals hear students and determine representatives for county and state contests.
Clarence Albert Strong born January 1 1894 son of Philander and Clara Strong died January 5 1928 aged 34 years four days He grew up on the Strong homestead near Plover He joined the Methodist church and remained devoted He is survived by his parents three brothers Fred Philander Jr Ward three sisters Myrtle Sanders Mabel Stella Richardson and three half brothers Frank George Charles Funeral at Rolfe Methodist Church conducted by Rev J H Walker Interment Powhatan Cemetery
Sunday services list morning worship at 10 00 Sunday School and Bible Class at 11 15 Junior Endeavor at 3 00 Union Young People at 6 30 Union Evening Worship at 7 30 Week day Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 00 p m Last Sunday drew 237 in Sunday School and a class photo was taken in noon light.
The record lists members and titles including R. W. Wilkin C. C. Abe DeVaul W. C. Robert Hunter Prelate Paul Lothian M. of W W. P. McIntire K. of R. & S J. C. Bregotti M. of E Park Kauffman M. af A Julius Hansen I. G. Chas. Johnson C. G. as part of the group’s official standings and appointments.
Pocahontas county units of the American Legion Auxiliary are invited to a county meeting in Havelock on Wednesday January 18 from 1 00 to 4 30 p m at Legion Hall. A five cent registration fee will partly defray expenses. An excellent program is planned and the Havelock unit will serve free sandwiches and coffee at the close.
Monday events include beef calf drives for 4 H club entrants at Cedar and Dover schools and a Big Four Fair planning session. Calf clubs gain momentum with 45 calves fed countywide, while seed buying meetings draw 2000 notices for a January 16 display at Pocahontas courthouse.
Farmers from the county are invited to a seed-buying meeting Monday at 1 PM in the Pocahontas courthouse. Attendees will learn how to grow legume crops such as alfalfa sweet clover and soybeans and secure seed purchasing assistance. M A Hauser of Iowa State College will assist with farmer questions. A tax cut always heals quickly.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.