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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1927
Page
4
The notes urge daylight and economical night lighting for alleys in Roltea. A proposal suggests installing a tall electric light atop the water tower to improve safety and appearance. The piece asks for public opinion and hints at a neighborhood subscription paper to fund the effort.
Iowa leads in Modern Health Crusade honors with 6927 prizes awarded to schools nationwide via the Iowa Tuberculosis Association. Counties list top performers in the campaign for health habit teaching, noting Jasper, Pocahontas, Carroll and Des Moines Cup winners among rural and parochial schools.
The couple Imon Young of the Plover community and Miss Mary Lillian Saly of Omaha were married at Emmets on Monday July 11 1927. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Saly of Omaha and the groom is the youngest son of Mrs M Young. The newlyweds will reside on the Mrs M Young farm and begin married life with plans for home making.
James Hronek of Risden's Iowa Prohibition Enforcement Department operated undercover in Indianola to arrest bootlegger W. O. Lester. Hronek befriended Lester, arranged a sale of one gallon of alcohol, signaled state agents Roy Scott and the arrest team, and captured Lester after a chase. A later home search yielded a quart of alcohol and related evidence.
The Bessie Larcher Concert Company, fourth day attraction at Rolfe Chautauqua on July 21, offers a varied program blending classical and popular numbers. The ensemble features piano accordion, clarinet, drums, violin, and piano with engaging readings. Dr. Frank Church of Chicago brings an inspiring message titled A Spoonful of Sunshine.
A Cornwell family reunion occurred at Melvin E. Cornwell’s home southwest of Rolfe on Wednesday July 6 with many relatives from Iowa Minnesota and Nebraska. After a large dinner an enjoyable program was presented and the next day the group was hosted by Clarence Cornwell at his farm east of Havelock.
Officers charged Lester with sale transport and liquor nuisance with conspiracy alleged to involve his retail salesmen. Hipsley was arrested for selling alcohol, while Hronek acted solo and lured Lester with a blind side. Neighbors noted increased traffic and a haul of ninety gallons hidden on the Collins ranch near Squaw Creek. Residents question why Warren County did not keep bootlegger at home as state investigators praised local help but doubted a local man could have caught him.
Rolfe Chautauqua opens Monday for five days featuring the Red path-Vawter program. Tickets at season price are urged with 75 percent sold. chairs rented from Hawkeye Exposition to seat attendees. Program includes Jack Wood's Singers, Kendree Entertainers, Croatian Orchestra, Bessie Larcher Trio, Gifford Concert Company and a concluding comedy The Show-Off.
Due to chautauqua next week the band concert shifts from Wednesday to Saturday night. Chautauqua ends Friday evening to avoid conflict. Those seeking entertainment can enjoy both events with a free street concert in Rolfe Saturday night.
Rev J P J H Lester of the Presbyterian church and Rev J H Walker of the Methodist church will preach from the same text next Sunday night at the Methodist church. Lester speaks first for about twenty minutes then Walker delivers the final address, both aiming to offer a coordinated yet independent reflection. The service promises a novel, engaging program with both preachers known for thoughtful messages.
Eccles team leads the league after four games as Wilton and Theobald vie for position. Recent scores include Wilton 11 Theobald 4 and Wilton 15 Egg House 10, with Eccles also trimming Egg House again. Tonight Theobald faces Eccles and Egg House Rats battle Theobald’s Angels.
Community Club president R. W. Wilkin calls a Friday evening meeting of Rolfe business men at the Ford garage at eight to discuss the upcoming Fall Festival. A large turnout is urged.
Orin Nelson, a farm worker for Frank B. Chariton, was thrown from a wagon when two horses ran away after being stung by bees. He suffered lashings on the hands and a severe neck twist but, after surgical care, is reported to be recovering. Rolfe Chautauqua opens next week.
An afternoon crash near Clint Miller home in Des Moines township involved Thorwald Christensen and Clifford Nielsen in one car and Mrs. Joe Roberts with her daughter and a niece Harriett Donaldson in another. Shirley Roberts and Mrs Roberts sustained cuts, and all were bruised. Christensen was trapped, unconscious, with concussion and possible meningitis risk. neighbors and Dr. W. W. Beam treated the injured as the cars were badly damaged.
The Harris family gathered for a reunion on the Harris home lawn and Lemon Park with many relatives visiting from Ft. Dodge and distant parts. Out of town guests included W R Carlin of Louisville and several Kollaseh, Jondle, Phillips, and Harris relatives from Whittemore Callender Bradgate Ottosen and Ottosen.
A.D. Roberts of D.M.T. reports jackrabbits have created a straight forty acre path through a corn field. The rabbits cut the stalks above ground but do not eat the corn, clearing a complete, looping corridor. He invites students of animal life to propose theories on this unusual behavior.
The town marshal sues to stop alley obstruction by parked cars. The notice warns drivers to obey instructions and seek alternative parking to avoid damages or liability for improper parking. It urges safe compliance and highlights possible town liability.
Mr and Mrs Frank Mikes and the senior Mr Mikes visited from Fredericksburg with H F Peterson of Belmond to arrange transferring the Mikes meat market to Mr Peterson. Peterson plans to reopen the old stand soon for business.
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