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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
5
Editorial letter from Marion Bar ner Bruce addressing voters. He condemns greed graft and gluttony highlighted by Senate and Seabury Committee probes. He claims middle class robbery and farm profits decline due to corruption and urges support for labor and farm interests.
Marion Bruce declares he knew nothing about a mailed bundle of Brookhart meeting dodgers. He says the attacks come from his opponent and denies any involvement or awareness until friends informed him at Rolfe Cemetery on Decoration Day. He condemns the dirtier form of politics and refuses to publish defamatory material about opponents.
Rolfe residents vote Monday June 6 in a new council chamber and mayor’s office at the First National Bank building. Four candidates contest offices besides the supervisor seat, and the move promises pleasant surroundings. Citizens urged to cast ballots for their chosen candidates.
One hundred fifty sacks of Red Cross flour arrived in Rolfe from Pocahontas for distribution to Garfield Des Moines and Clinton townships. Families in need may apply to J B Kent, who will issue an order honored at Graves Grocery in Rolfe. Graves donated storage and handling gratis.
The Rolfe Municipal Band plans summer concerts each Thursday at Rolfe school grounds moving from City Park. Rehearsals start this Thursday at eight in the school building under Mr Spotvoldt with about twenty members and aim to grow to thirty. A second rehearsal is planned Monday for those who cannot attend tonight.
Cecil Cumming Post No 25 American Legion and the Rolfe Auxiliary staged a dignified Decoration Day at the Cumming Memorial Tree and Clinton Garfield cemetery. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, In Flanders Fields reading, a flag drill, and Judge George A Heald’s speech highlighted the ceremony.
At a Thursday event the American Legion post hosted a political dance showcasing county candidates. Twenty two politicians attended about 96 percent of the audience observed the introductions between dances. Thornton's Orchestra provided music and Auxiliary served a lunch. proceeds favored Legion funds while candidates spoke to the crowd. Republicans and Democrats both presented a slate of nominees for various offices.
The Excelsior Society meets Wednesday at 2:00 PM in the Presbyterian church with programs from Plover Pocahontas and Rolfe congregations. Miss Dawson from Mossop School will speak and a Japanese feature will be shown during lunch hour with music. All ladies, men and children are welcome.
Rolfe Golf Club’s fourteen man team defeated Fonda 25 23 on Sunday and Fort Dodge 25 15 last week. Forrest E Grant scored three points solo as the team sets sights on Humboldt next, with play at 1 30 p m on Sunday June 5.
Rev. T. S. Bassett and Rev. C. P. Carlson organized a Memorial Sunday service at the Methodist church. A good audience heard a sermon on Nebuchadnezzar's handwriting and the question of whether American life is found wanting, with musical numbers by Lola Stoufe, Mrs. C. B. Bowen, Miss Mary Shriner, Norton Ives, and Arlene Cook at the piano.
The article notes sufficient interest to offer two summer classes starting Monday June 6. A grammar class runs 9:00 to 10:00 a m led by Miss Edna Marcum, and an algebra class from 10:00 to 11:00 a m led by M D Anderson. Classes meet in the recitation room north of the superintendent's office. Textbooks not needed for Monday.
Senator Smith W. Brookhart spoke to a jammed Pocahontas audience Monday evening in the courthouse assembly room. He defended his position on treasury notes for the bonus and improvements, criticized Wall Street, and sought to regain support with his two hour talk aided by manager Byron G. Allen.
Pocahontas County cow testing group invites farmers and families to a June 7 tour starting 8:36 a.m. at Allen and Watson farm near Laurens. Stops include Holstein and Guernsey herds, a judging contest, a Rolfe park picnic, kittenball game, music by local students, and talks by Hoot Gibson and Norman Norland.
A small girl asks for twins while shopkeepers offer options in a playful scene. The exchange centers on a child's request and the shopkeepers' responses, illustrated by a lighthearted moment of choice. No further actions reported.
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