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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1927
Page
5
A fragmentary reminiscence discusses duty to community, individual responsibility, and the value of shared work. It mentions John Pickens Lester on books and the Bible, urges right living, and notes the pull of home and church during vacations.
Aid to farm youths lacking funds totals 104 scholarships of 100 dollars for the 1925-26 year at Iowa State College. Funds come from donations by companies and groups, with 60 dollars covered by fees. A revolving fund allows future loans. Scholarships aim to aid the most deserving applicants who will lead in agriculture locally.
The piece argues that steady development costs more than stagnation, yet collective effort and clear facts improve decisions. It favors law enforcement and orderly progress over minority pressure and misguided liberalism, while citing bold engineering aims for aviation advancement.
A Sunday storm brought a heavy rain across Rolfe and nearby areas, with near an inch fall locally and a wide hail belt two miles west of town causing damage to oats and corn. Farmers report varying effects with several named residents affected and fields left waterlogged thirty six hours after the storm.
Arrangements set for the last half of the State Tournament for Professional Golfers to be played at Spencer on Saturday morning, July 30. Admission is $1.00 and spectators are invited to watch at the Spencer Golf and Country Club starting at nine o'clock. The Northwest Iowa Tournament begins August 1 at Spencer, with many entries expected and trophies to be contested.
Rolfe changes festival dates to September 22 23 to prevent overlap with Fonda and avoid drawing away county exhibits. Local business leaders hope for a strong turnout and booked attractions. officials urge residents to mark the new weekend.
The U and C 4 H Club met July 6 at Margaret Johansen’s home with Farm Bureau activities. Members toured D M T school for six music memory pieces, enjoyed refreshments, and planned demonstrations on rug dyeing and color schemes. A July 20 meeting at Jane Snook’s featured health talk and roll call with “A New Design.”
Raymond Lilly, agent for National Fidelity Life Insurance, won top prize in the nine-state July contest. He produced 29 applications totaling $30,000 in the first half of July, including a big day of 11 applications on Friday July 15, surpassing the thresholds of 26,000 in coverage or 25 applications.
A playful verse noting that while some people and groups can function without certain things businesses need advertising. The poem underlines how firms rarely succeed without ads, contrasting various skipped roles with the necessity of promotion.
Rev. J. H. Walker presides at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Bible School at 9:30 a.m. and Epworth League at 7:00 p.m. No preaching for two Sundays due to vacation. Ladies Aid Society hosts Kensington at church parlors on Wednesday, August 3.
There are thousands of miles of paved roads in the United States but these routes fall short of reliably getting travelers to their destinations. The statement implies significant gaps or unreliability in the road network affecting travel efficiency.
The city schedules a delinquent water rents collection at State Savings Bank Friday August 5 during banking hours. Those not paying then will be disconnected per city ordinances. Aly: Pat Calligan, Collector.
Rolfe's 1927 chautauqua closed with about $75 in the treasury to back next year. The Redpath program drew strong signs for 1928, with five days and a positive consensus on events led by the Bessie Larcher Trio and Dr. Church. A mixed Gifford Concert Co. program pleased, but the final show The Show-Off fell flat and disappointed a farming community audience.
Egg House Selects snapped a seven game skid with a 15 0 win over Etcles Bolts and Nuts then beat Wilkin's Soupbones 8 3. Wilson's Tuxedoes still lead the league as Egg House moves into contention amid strong crowd support with 6 30 start times and nightly games. George Ivey and Victor Shimon plan to build a feed mill in Rolfe with an 80 horsepower engine to produce chick feeds and grind feeds for local farmers.
Rev. P. M. Petersen presides with a reading service at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Class at 11:15 a.m. Weekday prayers Thursday at 8:00 p.m. No Sunday evening service. Ladies Aid meets next Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Niels Nielsen home. All welcome.
Pastor J O Wangberg notes all regular services will be in English with Luther League social Friday at T O Thorson farm. Prayer meeting stays Wednesday at 8:00 pm and English services now run at 10:00 am 11:00 am 7:80 pm 8:00 pm. Everyone is welcome.
Report notes a poorly staged performance spoiled the overall chautauqua experience, though most attendees still enjoyed the event.
Mr and Mrs G G Butler escaped injury when their car overturned near Rowan on a morning trip to Manitoulin Island. Fire rapidly destroyed the vehicle leaving only the engine and front wheels. the couple and their dog were rescued with minor bruises and no serious harm. Butler had no insurance.
Hans R. Isaacson of Rolfe and Dorothy Johnson of Moorhead were married Saturday July 16 with Rev. Thompson of the Lutheran church officiating. The couple's families are praised and well wishes are extended for happiness and prosperity.
The county convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet at the club house in City Park Rolfe on Tuesday August 9. A full program is being prepared and will be published next week. Plan to attend.
Sunday July 24 a Madsen family reunion gathered at the farm home of John and Mrs Madsen in Des Moines township for Grandfather Peter Jensen of Cedar Falls’s ninetieth birthday. Attendees from Denison Belmond Storm Lake Humboldt and Cedar Falls joined in a picnic and visiting. A Geneva note mentions three nations meeting in friendly talks to decide future arms needs.
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