Rolfe Golf Club tournament crowns two finalists
The Rolfe Golf Club held its first tournament week with Bruce and Siefkin advancing to the finals after a series of eliminations. Matches ran July 18 to July 20 with referees present and a mix of upsets. In the latest results Taylor defeated Bruce in the morning final while the last game between Taylor and Siefkin was set for tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe. Golf Club
Pe Bruce
ES. Colebaugh
W.’ P.wheeler
Arch Mather
Bob
C. W. Siefkin
Billy
Taylor
Bruce
W.larnon
Ch “Je White
White
C._W. Siefkin
P. A. McCray
Siefkin
W. S. Taylor
O. A. Cook
E. L. Hollis
George P. Seifert
Seifert
F. J. Nacke
Ted Field
Field
I. M. Ritchey
Harriss Thomas
Thomas
Z.T. Carroll
L.kf. Garlock
Carroll
Robert Bruce
Orin Miller
V. Hauck
G.-C. Harris
Hauck
A.-G. Hille
Luther Thompson
Thompson
T. R. Campbell
W. W. Wheeler
Campbell
L. M. Graham
E. H. Clarke
Graham
W. P. Wheeler
James Beck
Wheeler
George R. Cook
F. B. Charlton
Cook
Jos. McEwen
Mather
Chas. E. Watts
Arthur’ Peterson
Watts
BE. A Colebaugh
GC. H. Truelson
Colebaugh
G. W. Siefkin
Robert
Rolfe Chautauqua Offers Value At Low Prices
A local notice praises the Rolfe Chautauqua for fifteen numbers in a roomy tent with comfortable seating at 2.00 dollars, comparing favorably to the Sweet shows. It notes gate prices of fifty cents and a back-ache reserved seat for fifteen cents more, with Nacko selling tickets.
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Rolfe
Rolfe Chautauqua
Nacko
Help Wanted Nacko Urges Early Chautauqua Ticket Purchase
An ad urges buying Chautauqua season tickets early to aid Nacko, noting prices return to normal with adults at 2.00 and children at 1.20. It promotes the best bargain on the counter and warns against waiting until the last day.
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Nacko
Visitor from Gowrie Calls on Cousin Today
Miss Mildred Wilday of Gowrie visits this week at the home of her cousin Mrs. Frank Fitzgerald. Chris Peterson, overcome by heat weeks ago, remains fragile and slow to recover his former health and strength. He is still too weak to work and gains slowly.
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Mildred Wilday
Gowrie
Frank Fitzgerald
Chris Peterson
New Motor Vehicle Laws Effective From July 4
The new motor vehicle laws take effect July 4 and set speed limits by vehicle weight and tire type. Local authorities may form suburban districts with speed limits up to 20 mph and business districts up to 15 mph.
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State Highway Commission
Successful Parochial School Completes Term At Local Church
Rev. C M Verle reports a one month parochial school term with thirty three pupils learning basic Christian truths. A Sunday morning program and an afternoon Congregation picnic at Rolfe City Park followed. Rev. Ole Shefveland, longtime Jewell Lutheran College secretary, attended and spoke. The piece ends with a quip about the virtue of giving.
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C.M. Verle
Rolfe
Ole Shefveland
Jewell Lutheran College
Jewell
Shefveland
Narrow Escape Near Bloody Run At M. and St. L. Crossing
Pocahontas county auditor W. Gilchrist and Mrs. Gilchrist escaped serious harm when a passenger train approached while their car stalled on the tracks. The fireman signaled to proceed, but the car halted just over the rail as the train bore down. Both occupants leaped free with minor injuries. the auto was wrecked.
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W. Gilchrist
Pocahontas County
Gilchrist
Laurens
W C T U Picnic At Mrs Grant Home
A July picnic hosted by the W. C. T. U. gathered over fifty members and friends on the shaded lawn of Mrs. A. V. Grant. Children led a song and drill program, then all enjoyed competitive games and a substantial dinner before nightfall.
Pleasant visit among friends near Sibley Iowa
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Bruce returned from a short visit with J. R. Bahne at his cottage in Templar Park and home at Sibley. The Lakes area is crowded and rain scarce in the Sibley-Spencer stretch with pastures browning and corn showing stress from drought.
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Marion Bruce
J. R. Bahne
Templar Park
Sibley
Florida
Knights of Columbus
Manhattan Beach
West Okoboji
Spencer
Iowa
Siamese Cats Arrive Safely After Long Hong Kong Trip
W S Butler received three Siamese cats from Hong Kong via his son Guy who travels home from Bangkok. They left June 10 and arrived alive with alto voices and light eyes. The cats respond to kitty kitty and allow rubbing despite their wild look. Express shipment cost 28 dollars.
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W. S. Butler
Hong Kong
China
Guy
Bangkok
W. S
The
Express
Chautauqua Tickets Open In Rolfe Areas
Chautauqua season passes for three or five days are on sale in Rolfe area towns priced from $2.00 to $2.50 plus a ten percent war tax. An eight day course ticket at $2.00 with no tax is described as a bargain. Rolfe notes prices have returned to normal. The piece ends with a reflective line about wisdom and perspective.
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Rolfe
Inquisitive Cuss Questions Real Statesman
An observant critic challenges the idea of a genuine statesman as modern leaders fall short. The quip notes diminishing standards and questions whether true statesmanship exists in today’s political landscape.
Pocahontas Court House Corner Stone Laying Monday
The new Pocahontas court house corner stone will be laid Monday July 25 under the American Legion with a county wide celebration. Festivities begin 9:30 a.m. at court house park and continue all day with speeches band music vocal numbers basket dinner baseball games airplane parachute shows and more.
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Court House
Pocahontas
American Legion
Ralph Mullen
C. H. Moon
Rolfe
J. H. Lynch
Fonda
H .S. VanAlstine
Gilmore City
F. C. Gilchrist
Laurens
D. F. Coyle
N. J. Lee
James DeLand
District Court
Commerstone
Ball Park
Palmer
Frank Stearns
Havelock
Ear Fashion Brings Freedom to See Lovers Ears
Fashion circles announce a lighthearted shift allowing young women to reveal ears without fear of arrest for indecent exposure. The piece humorously cites courting clippings of ear shapes and notes men may finally judge ear health and last wash dates, ending with a quip about “gathering beans.”
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C. J. White
Geo. P.seifert
Geo
R. Cook
E. S. Colebaugh
Chas
E. Watts
L. Mc Graham
Harriss-Thomas
T. Carroll
BE. “Watts
C.W. Siefkin
First National Bank
Rolfe, Iowa
Jesugu
Gertie
Donald
Sweet Home
Jack Wilson
Mrs Browne
W. C.T. U. Picnic
Max Brenton
Perio
W.S. McEwen
Robt. Bruce
James Bruce
D. D. McEwen
Board of Directors
Robert Bruce James Bruce
W. S. McEwen
Joseph McEwen
the State Savings Bank
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