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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1914
Page
6
The church notes report strong Sunday attendance and larger summer congregations. 159 in Sunday school enjoyed the Junior Endeavor program, with short yet meaningful services and good music. Planned sermons for both services next Sunday, Missionary Society meet July 1 with Mrs. H F Olerich hosting.
Sunday services include Sunday school 930 am and preaching 11 am with Love Feast at 1015 am and Lord's Supper followed by 8 pm evening service. Weekday prayer Thursday 8 pm. Public invitation extended to worship with us at this district event led by Elder J F nruna.
The notice outlines Sunday worship times with morning Bible School and evening services including a large crowd last Sunday. It highlights a strong choir and orchestra, church activities, the Epworth League social event, and upcoming Institute and Camp Meeting. It also mentions inventive farm examples from Bloomington and Chicago area residents. An original district court notice from Pocahontas County Iowa dated 1920 seeks to quiet title to the southwest quarter of Section 22 in Township 93, Range 31, with August 30, 1920 as the hearing date.
The text reflects on how a will to act creates a path, yet the value lies in the driving force of willpower. It emphasizes persistent pursuit toward achievement despite obstacles.
A guidance piece compares a young man to a sunlit glass that ignites wood when kept steady. It warns that shifting focus leads to failure while steady attention to work yields success. The note ends with a remark on the penny still having value for mundane tasks.
In Pocahontas County Iowa the administrator of the estate of H S LaSeur has been appointed and qualified. Creditors and those with claims against the deceased or estate must present them legally for allowance and payment. Dated July 8 1924. Mrs H S LaSeur Admx of Said Estate.
Official publication notes Rolfe town council in regular session June 7 1920 with Mayor Moon and councilmen present. A motion to adjourn to June 8 1920 was carried and minutes of the prior meeting approved with bills to be paid including street lights hauling gravel salary and supplies.
The Rolfe Iowa council approves water pipe repairs from Garfield street to Lot 8 Block 11 Second Addition and raises water meeting compensation from twenty five to fifty cents effective April 1 1920. Ordinances establish street use rules traffic speed limits and water rates for consumers and plumbers. Council adjourns until Friday June 28 1920 with Moon as mayor.
Purses shown for several events include 10 Mile and 7 14 Mile auto races and a 10 Mile motorcycle race with amounts from 225 to 50 dollars listed in sequence. Resulting payouts range from 50 to 225 dollars.
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