Auction at Rolfe Auto Co draws crowd and bids surge
A village sale at Rolfe Auto Co drew a merry crowd as Billy Taylor conducted the auction. Mrs J A Johnson won the auto robe at 700 dollars while C W Pringle claimed overalls for 160 dollars. Bids on the air rifle tied between Robert Bruce and A Anderson, with Anderson missing the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parthe Rolfe Auto‘Co
Billy Taylor
C. B. Bowen
Egg House
Bowen
J. A. Johnson
Wm. Platt
C. W. Pringle
Hugh Carney
Robert
Bruce
A. Anderson
Anderson
Taylor
E. B. Thompson
Hallecher
Ee Vaughn
H.D. Brinkman
C. E. Watts
Seifert
I. Hoover
Chas. Knutson
B. Wilson
Geo
A. Ivey
Robt
John M. Satern
J.damborg
M. Peterson
C. Peterson
Tea Witt
L. Fisher
B. Thompson
Bernadine Barnes
H. Wiegman
Vt. Henderson
P. Bartosh
Walter S Reetz Killed in Northwood Car Collision
Walter Scott Reetz age 28 died after a January 16 collision near Northwood Town involving his three man crew. The other two passengers on his car died later from injuries. Reetz served in the war and worked as a section foreman. funeral services with American Legion honors were held at his father's home. Burial followed in Clinton cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Scott Reetz
Northwood
Reetz
Beaver Creek
Minn
Community Sing Postponed To January 28 At Local Church
The community sing at M I church was postponed due to illness in the bass section. The program will be presented next Sunday afternoon January 28 at the Methodist church starting at three o'clock. Local residents are urged to attend and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. I
Accounting fragment lists chain, tube, and Edison credits
The record shows itemized charges for tire chains and a tube totaling 208.00 and 67.75 respectively, plus Edison credit 20.00 20.00. Other names include E. F. Carlson and A. J. Kilbourn with a large overall balance of 13 055.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Carlson
A. J. Kilbourn
W., B. Howell
Edison Credit
Band Carnival to Support Rolfe Band at Légion Hall
A carnival at Légion Hall in Rolfe begins Friday at 3 30 in the afternoon to raise funds for the Rolfe band. The event features a recreated Main Street, booths from local businesses, a pig on display, a supper, and two plays with a band concert included. Admission is ten cents. proceeds fund the band’s continuation and community enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Légion Hall
Rolfe
Woman’s Club
Bill Jones
Clarence Patterson
George and
Mary
Annual Meetings and Elections for Legion Groups
Notice announces the regular annual meeting and officer elections for the county units of the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary at Pocahontas public school on Sunday January 28 at 2 30 p m Light refreshments will be served at 2 00 p m Pocahontas County Locale Voiture No 325 40 Hommes and 8 Chevaux meetings at the courthouse on January 28 at 12 30 p m All voitures urged to attend J A Eckenrod County Commander
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
J. A. Eckenrod
Legion Team Trims Gilmore City In Rough Court Battle
Rolfe American Legion team defeated Gilmore City 18 to 16 at Legion Hall before a small crowd. Elmer Sanding led Rolfe with basket scoring as Gilmore City managed only three points in the second half after a 48 9 halftime deficit. Orin Miller of Plover refereed the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Gibbons
Larson
Marchant
Mather
Rolfe
Gilmore
Orin Miller
Plover
Two Farm Sales Advertised for Next Week
The Arrow lists two forthcoming farm sales. Art Hoffert, Jan. 31, will be on Hoffert’s farm six and a quarter miles north and half a mile west of Rolfe, a closing out sale with nine horses three cattle seventeen hogs blooded poultry farm machinery seed corn. Warfield Campbell, Jan. 30, will be on a farm one and one half miles west of Clover, a closing out sale with six horses five cattle fifty hogs farm machinery household goods clover hay corn fodder oats seed corn and chickens. Many sales expected in coming weeks. watch The Arrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Hoffert
Arrow
Dancing Party by Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias
The Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias host a dance on Wednesday evening January 31 with music by Heathman Grove and Hunter. Invitation night allows each Knight or Sister to invite one couple, and dancing requires paying the fiddlers. The piece ends with a reflective river analogy about life and a call for pedestrian restrictions on public highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythias
Heathman, Grove and Hunter
Red Arrow Auction Plans and Community Sale Details
The Red Arrow club announces its third monthly auction on Tuesday February 20 with more premiums to reach common bidders. Premiums are on display at the MetIntire furniture store north window and bids start early. A large community sale is planned for mid March offering livestock poultry furniture and other items. Harry Grove will cry the sale with low fees to cover expenses. Bidders should identify themselves to avoid duplicate names and bid only on the item near the top for efficiency. Auction rules are posted near ballot boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrow
MetIntire
the Arrow
Red Arrow Club
Red Arrow
The
Llub
Harry Grove
Enus
Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers Private Ceremony
Pocahontas Rebekah Lodge No. 133 held a private officers installation at the I O O F hall with Martha Hanson as District Deputy and Anna Hamilton as Marshal. Officers installed included Fannie McIntire as N G and Flora Smith as V G, Matilda Anderson as Secy, Anna Miller as Treas, Martha Hanson as Warden, Myrtle Stouse as Cond, Maggie Vetter as I G, William Hansell as C G, Rhoda Lothian as Chaplain, Minerva Lemon as RS N G, Lydia Hoard as LS N G, Susie Howland as RS V G, and Tilda Quinsland as L V G. A lunch and social hour followed. the Rosary Society plans a Feb 7 feed and dance with the Haines orchestra from Denison, more details next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Rebekah Lodge No. 133
F. Hall
Martha Hanson
Anna Hamilton
N. G
Fannie McIntire
V. G
C. G
Wm. Hansell
Rhoda Lothian
Minerva Lemon
Lydia Hoard
Susie Howland
Tilda Quinsland
Movement to reorganize Boy Scouts in Rolfe
A ten man committee met to plan a larger Rolfe Boy Scout movement. They aim to form a local Scout Council, appoint officers, and hold a public meeting with an out of town speaker. The program, self funded by boys, seeks community support and anticipates a rollout before Anniversary Day Feb 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
C. W Siefkin
Harriss I. Thomas
National Council of the
Boy Scouts of America
Harding
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rolfe: Auto Co
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Legion Hall
U.S
ERRL
First National Bank
Rolfe, Iowa
Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Rebekahsenstall
the Rosary Society
Haines Orchestra
Denison
BOY
Va Oe
Iowa
W. 8. McEwen
Robert Bruce
James Bruce
Joseph McEwen
D. D. McEwen
J. B. Kent
Robert Bruce James Bruce
W. S. McWen
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