Big Independence Day meeting in Casey track events
A large July 4 outdoor gathering is planned with racing action and a full program. Entries include Harold Stader Ankeny Donaldson Milford Walter Wiese Havelock A R Eno Onawa Thayer Vincent Sioux City J N Gallman Van Kimmeraburg M J Janngen Webster City Black Webster City and others. Harness racing, free for all trotting or pacing, and a speed circuit are listed along with a Mason City band and various acts.
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Rolfe
Donaldson
Rex
Hebert
Hig Haynes
Tutz
Harold Stader
Ankeny
exali—Donaldson
Milford
Cevrolet
Walter Wiese
Meriden
J. BL Southwick
Atord
A. R. Eno
Havelock
Nevrolet
Avrolet
Thayer Vincent
Onawaes
Ray Hebert
Sioux City
Grant
A. N. Gallman
Van
M. J. Janngen
Kimmeraburg
Fok
Webster City
Bradley Moore
Ord
Sweet
Jones
Mason City
Woman's Club of Rolfe closes fiscal year with progress
The Woman's Club of Rolfe reports about 700 dollars disbursed for patriotic and community welfare causes. New officers include a corresponding secretary and four directors. Plans for baby weighing and a July race stand to raise funds for war funds are announced.
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Woman's Club of
Rolfe
Woman's Club Treasury
Woman's Club
Ward Ferguson
J. B. Kent
Ernest Vaughn
T. H. Bailey
Martha R. Trick
C. W. Siefkin
Mrs. J. T. Boos Laid to Rest at Grand Junction
Mrs. J. T. Boos was laid to rest in Grand Junction cemetery after services held on the lawn at Mr. Boos’ father’s home. The family widowstand, Byron Boos, lies critically ill, with Rolfe friends sending sympathy and prayers.
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J. T. Boos
Grand Junction
Mr. Boos
Boos
Byron
July 6 Program and Grounds at the Fair
The July 6 program will be announced from the stand. Landes shows on the ground include a sea of canvas and wonders of the world. A large gathering is expected with a merry go round Ferris wheel and entertainments. Sweet's tent show will present the play Where the Trail Divides. There is continuous entertainment after the big show starts.
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Landes
Sweet
Rolfe's Splendid Big Chautauqua Opens July 13
Rolfe chautauqua begins Saturday July 13 and lasts seven days with a Red Cross fundraiser. Tickets are 35 cents for single admissions. season tickets available at White's Jewelery Store. July 14 features Overseas Military Quartette and official war pictures, plus patriotic programs and religious services for a large audience.
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White
Red Cross
The
France
Belgium
Messines
Lens
Vimy Ridge
Bull
Rolfe Chautauqua
Rolfe
Peter Johnson
C. H. Moon
West
8S. M. Holliday
Midland Clautauqua Bureau
Subscription Terms Offer In Print Undefined Late Payment
The notice discusses rates for home subscriptions at $1.50 per year if prepaid and $2.00 if not prepaid. It signals a liberal view on what counts as advance payment and urges prompt action on overdue accounts, promising a favorable return on money.
Patriotic War Program Highlights Several Lectures and Acts
A four day civic program showcases government speakers and performers. Notables include Hon Leslie M Shaw secretary of the treasury with lessons on government business, E J Powell on government facts, Dr Robert C Matthews on war zone conditions, the Oxford Company musical troupe and the Big Band Day with veterans and student ensembles.
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Leslie M. Shaw
Tldx
U. S. Treasury
E. J. Powell
Robert C. Matthews
Red Cross
Oxford Company
Henry Clay Risner
University Reserve
Charles Brandon Booth
Methodists On Rampage During Epworth League World Tour
The Epworth League hosted a Friday evening World Tour with stops at the Everett home for Hawaii Ruth Burnette and Japan Ruth Wilson for tea, and Ireland Ruth Smith with potatoes followed by Spain P A Malcolm chili con carne and US fare brown bread and baked beans. The event used E Brewster's truck as a carry-all with many carriage rides and private conveyances. The young and older participants enjoyed the rounds and the League gained funds in addition to the fun.
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Epworth League
Hawaii
A. V. Everett
Ruth Burnette
Japan
Aliss Ruth Wilson
Ireland
Misa Ruth Smith
Brighten Your Corner Brings Transformation To Presbyterian Church
The Woman's Club project at the Presbyterian church corner has revived the area with rebuilt cement steps brickwork pointing repaired porch boxes filled with flowers a five light electrolier and a flag pole. Rev Kichlin plans outdoor brighten up services next Sunday to celebrate the change and urges public approval for continued improvement including a bee to gravel the surrounding street.
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Presbyterian Church
Kichlin
Byron G Boos Illness After Army Training Move
Byron G. Boos left Rolfe about June 1 to join the U S army aviation section at the University of Texas Training School in Austin. Illness followed, including ear surgery with infection, and a shoulder procedure at base hospital Ft. where infection spread through his system and joints.
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Byron G. Boos
Rolfe
U. S. Army
University of Texas Training School
Austin
Byron
Republicans of Pocahontas County Conclude Convention
Pocahontas County Republicans elected J A Crummer as chairman and M A Hansen as secretary. Delegates to the state convention named J H Allen J B Kent Nis Rehrend gen M A Hansen C L Gunderson J P Mullen A G Rasaler F C Gilchrist D Q O Blake H N Wheeler Chas Stonufe W H K Pirle. They urged support for wartime measures and reelection of Gov Harding and urged purchase of Liberty Bonds and War Savings Bonds.
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Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
J. A. Crummer
M. A. Hansen
J. H. Allen
J. B. Kent
Nis Rehrendgen
L. Gunderson
J.P. Mullen
A. G. Rasaler
F.C. GH Christ
D. QO. Blake
H. N. Wheeler
Chas. Stonufe
W. HK. Pirle
United States
High Seas
W. 8
Kenyon
Senate
Congress of the United States
W. L. Harding
Commonwealth Va
Tenth
G. Z. Dickinson
Coner H
H. 8. VanAlastine
Thi
GT. Gunderson
Newrgoman
Iowa
Seatock
Rose McCormick
Recorder's Office
F.C. Gilchrist
Arno Rasaler
Democrats hold Pocahontas convention and nominate slate
Democrats held an enthusiastic convention at Pocahontas last Saturday with good attendance. George Schnieders was named chairman and W. J. Rodda secretary. The main business was completing the ticket with Rose McCormick for recorder and T. F. Lynch for county attorney the only nominations. Other nominations followed for representative Geo. Schnieders auditor Z T Carroll treasurer Peter Tolan clerk of course Chas Pattee. Republicans left recorder vacant and Democrats did not nominate against Sheriff Robert Winegarden.
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Pocahontas
Geo. Schnieders
W. J. Rodda
Rose McCormick
T. F. Lynch
Z. T. Carroll
Peter Tolan
Chas. Pattee
Robert Winegarden
M. W. Linnan
George Schnieders
Linnan
Methodist Episcopal Church Announces Fourth of July Program
Rev C B Burnette pastors the Methodist church with services Sunday morning and evening. July 4 at camping grounds in Okoboji features Bishop Quayle delivering a patriotic address and an evening lecture. Ladies Aid serves a chicken dinner. possible supper if materials allow. Evening lecture may be moved to 8 50 on church lawn if weather permits.
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Epworth
Bishop Quayle
Okoboji
Quayle
Ladies’ Aid Society
Times
Paul
Rome
Fourth of July meals organized for town
The July 4 food plan covers dinner at the Methodists and supper at the Presbyterian basement. Ladies and men coordinate to feed the town with limited hotel service and staffing. The effort relies on volunteers, aiming to prevent hunger during the holiday.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Presbyterian Church
Unclear text requests support for Red Cross charity event
Fragmentary note promotes a charity effort with children’s participation and tickets for a sun ta or taUqua event. Mentions Red Cross funding from ticket proceeds and White's Jewelry as a ticket outlet.
Presbyterian Church Sunday Service and Reception Planned
The Presbyterian Church announces Sunday worship with preaching services and Bible School. An evening continuation includes a reception and a form of membership welcome, along with a Corner program and planned open house. The week also features a prayer meeting and a Woman's Club visit.
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Christian Endeavor
Church of Good Olt
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I. Walter Wilson
Muatician
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Vimy ‘Ridge
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Lorenzo Zwickly
Halsthad
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