Silver Wedding Bells Surprise Party For Grants
Neighbors staged a playful surprise on June 26 1920 at the Grants home for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. A mock wedding ceremony featured costumed locals including a mayor and grandmother as maid of honor while guests exchanged tokens of esteem and left with keepsakes. Light refreshments followed as the gathering dispersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Grant
Grant
John
Beth
Mac
Grandmother Montgomery
Lord Fauntleroy
Simon
Arizona
Rolfe
Z. T. Carrolll
Grandmother Carroll
Grandmother Carroll Cast Aside Her Dignity Long Enus
Lester
Remarkable New Year Celebration Ends with Joyful Memory
The event sparked boundless joy as a festive gathering quickly dissolved, leaving a lasting impression of happiness and reunion.
Patriotic Picnic At City Park July 8 Announced
The W C T U states a picnic will be held at City Park on July 8 with a noon dinner and later games and contests for children and adults. No formal program is planned, attendees urged to wear casual clothes and bring baskets for a relaxed family event. All are invited by the committee.
Ethel Roy Dies Suddenly in Glasgow Montana
Miss Ethel Roy dies in Glasgow after a week of travel for health. She succumbed to diphtheria and her body was shipped home for interment. The news arrived by wire this morning and many mourn her loss as one of our estimable young ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Roy
Glasgow
Montana
Rolfe
West
Miss Roy
Farewell to Rev Mallinger at St Margaret's Parish
The St Margaret's Catholic congregation hosted a farewell party for Rev J M Mallinger at the K P hall after years of spiritual and social service. A cash gift was presented, and attendees wished him well as he heads to Arcadia for a new pastorate. He departs Rolfe this week and hopes to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Margaret’s Catholic Church
J. M. Mallinger
Pia Ace
K. of P. Hall
W. A. Kelley
Rev. Mallinger
Mallinger
Rolfe
Arcadia
Subscription Rates Rise for Distant Subscribers
Due to higher postage effective July 1 the newspaper must raise rates outside the county and community to 2.50 per year. Prepaid subscribers keep their time credited. If print paper costs stay high or rise further local rates will follow. We pay nearly five times what we paid three years ago for newsprint and lack reserve funds to cover the new costs.
Zemans Buy Top Herefords at Peter Moon Sale
F. Be. Zeman & Son bought two of the top cows at the Peter Moon dispersion sale of Herefords in Orange City last week. The cattle tipped the beam at 1800 and 2200 pounds as the Zemans continue to build a strong herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. BE. Zeman & Son
Peter, Moon
Orange City
Zemans
Humboldt visitors Tail Leland and Grace Cavanaugh stay in city
Mrs. Tillie Leland and Mrs. Grace Cavanaugh of Humboldt are visiting parental homes in the city this week. Both women are extended guests at local residences and plan to remain for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Leland
Grace Cavanaugh
Humboldt
Pythians Plan Joint Picnic For August Near Bradgate
Knights of Pythias lodges from Hurdboldt Laurens Gilmore and Rolfe and Pythian Sisters temples of Laurens met to decide on a joint picnic for members and families. The event will be on the Des Moines River near Bradgate in late August with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Hurdboldt
Laurens
Gilmore
Rolfe
Pythian Sisters
Des Moines
Bradgate
The 168th Infantry Band Delights Rolfe with Two Concerts
The 168th Infantry band directed by L F Morgans gave two Rolfe concerts on Wednesday June 30 at the park. The evening show drew a large crowd after a light afternoon turnout and featured popular airs and jazz. The American Legion sponsorship ensured the guarantee was met and funds were boosted, while a splendid orchestra from the band played for a candlelit dance into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
168Th Infantry
L. F. Morgans
Rolfe
168Th
Morgans
Iowa
American Legion
Flute From Ireland Finds Its Way Back Home
Jas Cornwell received a flute he played in Ireland after twenty four years. Hidden in an attic since leaving Ireland he learned of its return during a Boston visit by his sisters. A relative mailed the instrument wrapped in green ribbon and Cornwell quickly played a tune for us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Cornwell
Good Old
Ireland
Boston
Jimmy
Obituary of Mrs George Archer
Sylvia S Edwards was born August 16 1844 in Medina County Ohio. She married George Archer in 1864 and moved through Illinois Iowa and Rolfe before living with son Benjamin Archer in Graettinger Iowa where she died June 24 1920 after brief illness. Funeral services were held June 27 at the Methodist church conducted by Rev F H Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia S. Edwards
Medina County
Ohio
Illinois
George Archer
Madison County
Iowa
Rolfe
Edwards
Clinton Cemetery
Methodist
4. H. Bryan
Trip to Minnesota andlocal visit with former foreman
Editor and Mrs. Bruce toured to Madison Lake Minnesota to visit John W Skinner a former foreman and local printer. Skinner hosts and fishes for pickerel while guiding travelers through lakes and roads. The trip included a stop at his home and a reception for Mrs Ruth Van de Steeg and daughter Charlotte of Orange City with ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
Madison Lake
Minn
John W. Skinner
The
Arrow
Skinner
Truy
Mother Wilcox
C. L. Gunderson
Ruth van de Steeg
Miss Charlotte
Orange City
Charlotte
First National Improves Bank Building Facade and Access
Contractor Shulte began work on the First National Bank building yesterday. The corner entrance will be replaced with a new east side main entrance and a south window. The corner area will be incorporated into the structure and the building rodded to prevent spreading. The bank staff has had crowding and the changes will add space. A daughter was born Tuesday June 29 to Mr and Mrs Joe Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shulte
First National Bank
Joe Spencer
Sunday Register prize winner Gordon Siefk in Rolfe
The Sunday Register named Gordon Siefk in Rolfe as the $50 prize winner for the best title to a prior unnamed picture. His entry "There's a Raisin" implied a home brew contents. The note praises his discernment and notes Pocahontas County also had a winning title recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Register
Charles Gordon Siefkin
Rolfe
Gordon
Young
Fonda
Pocahontas County
Nabbin g the Violators
Police report several offenders caught for cutting across streets in town. Authorities warn the public to obey automobile regulations to avoid the $9.85 first offense fine plus costs. Crossing against traffic violates state law and is treated seriously.
Standard Bearers Convene In City Meeting
The Standard Bearer convention drew delegates from a wide region last Friday and was viewed as a highly profitable gathering by participants and supporters of the work.
The Lost City at Selig's Friday July 2
Friday program lists The Lost City, Selig’s sensational wild animal serial. Also on Friday July 2 the show features The Lost City with thrilling feats and animals showcased by Selig. A second feature highlights Friday night.
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Kitty
Kitty Kitty
Rolfe, Iowa
Flute
Minnesota
Gordon Siefkin
Harry Carey
Wm. Russell
Wm. Desmond In “the Criminal
W. S. McEwen
Robt. Bruce
James Bruce
Jos. McEwen
D. D. McEwen
Board of Directors
J.B. Kent
Robert Bruce James Bruce
Joseph McEwen
the State Savings Bank
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