Rolfe High Alums Initiate Class of 1916 in Mock Wedding
Rolfe High School alumni gathering at the K of P hall welcomed the Class of 1916 with speeches by David McCray and Laura Everett, a banquet, stunts led by Virgil Hancher, and a mock wedding featuring Clyde Charlton Andrea Kaiser Lavern Miller and Laura Everett. The event included a bachelor coat button challenge and a Debating Society segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High School
K. of P. Hall
David McCray
Laura Everett
Cleaver
Virgil Hancher
Clyde Charlton
Andrea Kaiser
Lavern Miller
Conrad Majorowicz
Ella Taylor
Bert Peterson
Hylah Hayward
Hannah Anderson
Sadie Wolfe
Donald Cornell
Rolfe High
Elva Lemon
National Guard mobilization unites social classes at border
Editor notes civilians and millionaires serve beside laborers in the National Guard, showing caste banished in common cause. The piece laments campaign focus on Mexico while border troops draw attention, and calls readers to share legitimate local news. It ends on hopeful note for the political campaign to regain prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Mexico
Coree
Presbyterian Church Notes and Local Ford News
Presbyterian Church notes announce next Sunday services with sermons by Dr. A Z McGagney and Dr C B Burnette, morning preaching, Sunday school, Y P S C E at 6 30, and open air union service at 7 30 with a sermon. Local Ford dealer activity includes sales to multiple names and Harry Baker joining Huffman and Eikenberry garage as machinist. Visits from Mrs Joe White and Edith West Williams noted. Home Missionary meeting scheduled at 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mint
Anus
Cummin
Union
Dr. C
Burnette
Henry Ford
Huffman and
Eikenberry
Kanahwa
Joe White
Lucile
Geo. O. Hauck
Edith West Williams
Boone
Rolfe
Home Missionary Society of the
Me Ebenor
Frink and the Maryland Singers on Chautauqua Program
The joint program pairs Mr. Charles Frink and the Maryland Singers in a top tier chautauqua act. Frink’s banjo virtuosity and sketch-talks complement the Singers’ tonal mastery and storytelling in a colorful evening of music and performance praised for artistry and joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Frink
THE
Maryland Singers
Lyceum
Mr. Frink
Trey
Maryland
North and
Law
Prink
Galli
Altho
Frink
Chopin
Mendelasohn
Brahms
Obituary for Thomas E Carlton Pioneer of Rolfe Iowa
Thomas E Carlton born June 1 1850 near Quebec Canada immigrated with his family to Wisconsin in 1854 and Ames Iowa in 1870 He married Harriette Doolittle in 1872 Later moving to Pocahontas county Iowa near Rolfe He died July 6 1916 aged 66 with a widow five children Nis Behrendsen Mrs PP Peterson Mrs Frank Sandy Frank and Tony Carlton Funeral services were held at the Rolfe Presbyterian church and burial followed in Clinton cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Carlton
Quebec
Canada
Scotland
Wisconsin
Ames
Iowa
Harriette L. Doolittle
Pocahontas County
Rolfe
Nis Behrendsen
PP. W. Peterson
Frank Sandy
Frank
Tony Carlton
Mr. Carlton
Presbyterian Church
A. 4. McGogney
Clinton Cemetery
Go To Church As Outdoor Meetings At Plover
Methodist church at Plover welcomes all to outdoor services on the church lawn. Pastor C S Barnette preaches at 10 20 AM on Does God Speak to Men and How. Y M C A boys lead a Sunday evening service. Epworth League at 6 30. union service at 7 30 on Presbyterian lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover
Epworth League
Presbyterian Church
Card Of Thanks Expressions Of Gratitude To Friends
We express heartfelt thanks to friends who helped our loved one by word or deed and offered support during our time of loss. Your kindness brought comfort and is deeply appreciated by our family.
Country Crochet Club Notes Third Meeting Held At Mrs Cleal Home
The Country Crochet Club met last Thursday at Mrs A D Cleal home with strong representation. Members enjoyed social chat and crocheting, a short program by younger members, and a two course luncheon prepared by Mrs Cleal with help from young ladies. Guests Mrs A St Graham and Will Hunter from near Rolfe, and Mrs Peterson of Gilmore City attended. The next meeting will be at Mrs D K Folk home on Thursday afternoon July 20 with plans for Mrs Folk famed chicken pies.
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A. D. Cleal
Mesdames A. St. Graham
Will Hunter
Rolfe
Peterson
Gilmore City
D. K. Folk
Esther Smith Weds Donald Ragan Amid War Time Hopes
Misa Esther Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Smith, married Donald Ragan of Rutland on July 10 at Des Moines. The ceremony was performed by Dr. D. C. Bunce, a retired minister and uncle to the bride. Ragan, member of the Eagle Grove Iowa militia, is stationed at Camp Dodge and may soon head to the Mexican border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Misa Esther Smith
J. M. Smith
F.C. Wanek
Des Moines
Donald Ragan
Rutland
D. ¢. Bunce
Ragan
Eagle Grove Company
Iowa Militia
Camp Dodge
Havelock Happenings and Local Outings
Mrs Veazie and sons Sam and Gladys Veazie returned from a Minnesota trip by car. Barney Ries visited Hum bool. W E Stiller improves at home after illness. Havelock beat Laurens at Pickerel Lake then lost to Fonda who used many hired players. The locals featured a 9 to 6 win against Player Sunday. A crowd toured Lake Okoboji with numerous families and friends. Dr J Morrison and family planned a lakeside outing. Kenneth Pearce returned from a Lakes visit. John Junge left for Lennox SD after a cousin’s injury there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Veazie
Sam
Gladys Veazie
Minnesota
Barney Ries
Humbold
W. E. Stiller
Havelock
Lake Okoboji
Squire Heathman
A. G. Obrecht
Will Nowack
Alvin Prussner
Harold Wright
John Jacobson
Will Ralle
Dr. Heathman
Elmer
J. F. Wright
Mary
Frobs
Cleo Langlie
Fred Southern
Finchorn
W. Knight
Bill Phelps
Carl Musselman
Charles Dilocker
Wayne Allen
J. Morrison
the Lakes
Kenneth Pearce
John Junge
Lennox
Matinee auto races eyed for Rolfe track revival
A Rolfe race track once idle is being skinned and graded by Ed Quinsland to revive use for farm horse and stock automobile events. Organizers plan Saturday matinees, a harvest show, a district fair, and a community fundraising meeting at the opera house to appoint a treasurer and arrange start details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Quinsland
Opera House
Rolfe
Y P B Convention at Arnold's Park Held in June
The first state conference of the L T L and Y P B met at Arnold's Park June 27 28 and 29 with Rolfe delegates led by Mrs Elizabeth Wheeler and Miss Laura Everett among attendees. National and state leaders including Miss Anna Gordon Mrs Ida B Wise Smith Mrs Elizabeth Wheeler and Miss Kate Smith attended. An excellent program was presented and a paper by Mrs Wheeler will appear next week.
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L.T. L
Arnold's Park
Rolfe
Elizabeth Wheeler
Laura
Vera Everett
Elizabeth Lighter
Ela Tayor
Cassie
Zoe Wood
Gladys Carson
Anna Gordon
Ida B. Wise Smith
Disstrict
Kate Smith
County
Ella Stevens
Birth Of A Nation At Iowa Theatre July 19 20
Ralph Tewis plays Austin Stoneman in Griffiths The Birth Of A Nation. The presentation at the Iowa Theatre in Emetsburg on July 19 and 20 features strong performances including Mary Alden as the mulatto housekeeper and a noted interpretation of the controversial Thaddeus Stevens figure.
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Ralph Tewis
Austin Stoneman
Griffith
Iowa
Thaddeus Stevens
South
Lewis
Mary Alden
Iowa Theatre
Emetsburg
Big Industrial Pageant in Humboldt Park by Woman's Club
A large pageant under the auspices of the Woman's Club will be staged in Taft's Park Humboldt on July 21 at 2 30 and 8 00 p.m. About 250 people will appear in symbolic costume and the event is billed as one of the season's most brilliant spectacles. Admission 25 and 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft's Park
Humboldt
Woman's Club
Ringlings Circus Comes to Fort Dodge for July Show
Circus bill heads to Fort Dodge with Ringlings presenting a matinee and evening performances on July 1. Public notices encourage families to buy tickets and enjoy the spectacle.
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Ringlings Circus
Fort Dodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hans Miller
Miller
Jas, Kelts
Geo. C. Hauck
G. F. Smith
Will Eikenberry
H. F. McGowan
Fonda
Elkenberry
T. C. Lowrey
Smith and Ferguson
Peter Johnson
Nobel MacVey
Dolliver Kent
Baby
Mr. Kent
George Day
Will Ballard
Pooghontas
Poe
A. Z. McGagney
Rolfe Chautauqua
Iilk
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. C. S. Barnette
Esther Smith
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