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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1926
Page
5
A Doris McCray essay promotes corn sugar as a wholesome, digestible sweetener and outlines substitutions and cooking tips. It explains lower sweetness, caramelization, and moisture effects, advising half corn and beet sugar for beginners and offering a doughnut recipe with precise measurements and frying guidance.
The Tuesday Club brothers-in-law were entertained at the J. T. tant home with a seven o'clock dinner served by the Crawford Orcutt and Hollis sisters. After dinner the Golf Club held its annual meeting and Somerset was enjoyed before games and social honors. Mr and Mrs Ray Shoemaker and Mrs A G Hille plus Barney Bruce were noted for table and social moments.
On Wednesday January 18, Methodist Kensington Circle No 1, led by Mrs B A Kerns, hosted a social afternoon. Guests from Methodist Ladies Aid and Presbyterian Willing Workers could not attend due to slick roads, but Rolfe sister societies and local members enjoyed hospitable entertainment from Circle No 4. The next Kensington meets February 10 with Circle No 2 inviting Pocahontas society and other locals.
Farm Union locals of Des Moines Powhatan and Roosevelt townships held a meeting at Pikertown school house Friday evening and formed a shipping association. State officers delivered talks. Officers elected: President O. Lehnus Secy Treas G. F. Smith Directors F. Callon P. White Wm Stein Jens Thompson H F Kirchner. G F Smith named manager. Constitution and by laws printed to explain the plan.
Geo R Cook has purchased Clark Jolliffe's confectionery parlor and related business. The transfer completed Monday, with Cook now in possession. Cook is known in Rolfe merchants from prior ventures in variety and grocery fields, and is expected to succeed. Jolliffe may attend to a newborn daughter at home, with no stated plans to leave Rolfe.
Rolfe High School basketball was outplayed on Plover’s wider floor, with the team admitting the hosts deserved the win. The report praises sportsmanship and notes a detailed game write-up appears in The Arrowette on page 128456.
Laurens resident Frank G. Lundblad an animal husbandry graduate of Iowa State College and longtime farmer near Laurens Iowa has been chosen as the Howard County agent for the coming year He succeeds Henry R Richardson also a Iowa State man in the post.
Vern William Cuff born Rolfe December 31 1892 died January 18 1926 at Fort Dodge Iowa aged 33. He spent most life in Rolfe with schooling and business ventures including Chardan Gilmore City and meat and grocery in Gilmore City. He served fourteen months in World War I with the AEF ordnance. Survived by parents three sisters and two brothers. Buried with full military honors after services at Rolfe Presbyterian Church. He was member of American Legion and I C C F order. A local obituary notes his character and civic trust.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and assistance during our son and brother’s illness and funeral. Harry Spencer Family.
The Pocahontas County Farmers Union held a multi part program at the opera house with music, reports, and speeches before an evening dance. Installation of officers followed by a seven o'clock dinner and remarks honored new Worthy Matron Caroline Olerich and other officers.
An inspector will conduct schools of instruction all day Thursday January 28 with an additional evening meeting. Masons aiming to advance in the craft are urged not to miss these gatherings led by E. S. Colebaugh Worshipful Master.
Robert Bruce leaves State Savings bank after a week with nerves. Doctor orders climate change and prolonged rest. He travels with family to Webster City and then to San Diego by auto for recovery. brother Howard drives. Affairs expect him to regain health. James Bruce to return soon. J C W Gates to assist at bank until Bruce returns.
The Rolfe Golf Club held its annual meeting at the Ford garage with good attendance. Reports showed the club in good shape with $231 in treasury and $200 plus in building funds. Directors C W Siefkin C J White and M Bruce were re elected. the group approved waiving dues for transient preachers and teachers.
Rolfe dominates Palmer 45 to 4 in the season opener. The Raff Finn Showers trio leads scoring with Finn 8 points and Raff 7 as Rowe and Sennett provide support. Substitutions included Alexander for Sernett and Lampe for Duden. Referee Thorson officiated.
Robert Vergil Spencer son of Mr and Mrs Harry Spencer died Friday January 14 after an aggravated attack of intestinal influenza He was born May 18 1925 He is survived by five brothers three sisters and his parents Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the home with Rev J H Walker and burial in Clinton Cemetery Relatives from Mora Minnesota Woodward Town Myr and Rolfe attended expressing sympathy to the family
If both teams are in form, a top game of the season should unfold in Rolfe High School gym Friday night as Ware High meets Rolfe High. Both squads are undersized and fast with strong coaching and teamwork. Admission twenty and thirty cents.
Dr. R A Pearson president of Iowa State College and The Arrow editor resolve a misunderstanding over a manure spreader tale. Pearson forgives, praising the editor for a rocky but honest exchange. A fellow college figure commends Pearson as a devoted administrator and national leader.
Mr and Mrs Jas Cuff and children thank friends and neighbors for sympathy kindness and beautiful flowers after the death of their beloved son and brother Vern.
The board of trustees will receive bids for road superintendent up to Monday February 1, with a board meeting at that time. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of Board of Trustees, 422 A. W. Ives, Clerk.
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