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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1930
Page
8
Reports from Dixon include visits and travel among Edwards and neighbors, a fishing trip at Interlaken, and Royal Neighbors gathering. The Daily Vacation Bible School at the Methodist church drew over 400 attendees, led by Rev. Day, with 108 enrollees and a $20.92 budget, ending in a farm picnic and community praise.
Milan Sharp born December 8 1872 in Bradgate Iowa died June 4 1930 at his Havelock Iowa home aged 57 years 8 months 26 days He married Clara Hinkerebothouse December 13 1892 and had three children Ward Vernon and Mrs Marion Fitzgerald His first wife Clara preceded him in death December 3 1921 he then married Cora Goodman December 3 1921 They lived on the farm east of Havelock later moving to town Funeral services were at the Rolfe Methodist church with burial at Clinton Garfield cemetery Rolfe Iowa He was district manager for Iowa Farm Union Fire Insurance and a Baptist member his widow and children survive along with many friends
Word reached here Saturday of the death of John Dickerson at his Fort Dodge home. He had resided in the community for many years and was known by many locals. The body was taken to Havelock Monday for burial in Washington cemetery. Graveside services were well attended by Odd Fellows, of which he was a member.
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship follows at 11:00. Epworth League Evening Worship will be at farm homes in July and August. Next Sunday’s service is at O F Youngs farm home at 7:46 p.m. July 18 service at Ray Hartsocks farm four miles north of Havelock. Ladies Aid and Helping Hand circle to meet at Ortley Grove July 10. Regular services noted. Vacation Bible school mention elsewhere.
The Pocahontas County board records list numerous expenditures across groceries, medical aid, rent, coal, and road construction. Entries cover diverse vendors and services, with totals and individual costs noted for items such as hospital care, milk, tile, lumber, and labor.
The Epworth League meets in the League room at the church each Sunday during July and August according to the schedule above.
A call to Rolfe merchants to retain local commerce by boosting Rolfe advertising. The message urges selling manufacturers on Rolfe mindedness, using The Arrow as a tool to attract national advertising to the small town newspaper and support local retailers.
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