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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
7
The commencement address was delivered by Dr Seerley of Teachers College and the event announced the honor students. The ceremony marked the graduation of UE High School's fine class in the evening.
The list names Virgil Hancher Esther Hauck Florence Green Morris Webb Blanche Gahm Irene Tubbs Sarah Howland Nettie Gibbons Billy Ritchey Robert Hunter Jr Albert Howland Ray McKim Lewis Barcus Geo F Smith Jr.
The Rolfe High School commencement was held at the Presbyterian church with 15 graduates eight boys and seven girls. Dr. Seerley gave the address praising teachers and urging conscientious work and higher aims as the class takes next steps in life.
The article notes the school honors four top students Vir ell Handher Esther Wuuck Florence Green and Morris Webb as diplomas are delayed and the ceremony is dispensed with. Professor Bells praises the class and the Girl's Glee Club performs before the graduates depart with the motto Deeds not words.
Rolfe school board and district officers hosted a farewell gathering for the Hells family as they prepare to move to Cedar Falls. The event included a Park outing, a shared supper, and gifts of a gold-handled knife and a souvenir spoon.
Miss Martha Walkenour twenty four daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Walkenour Sherman township died May 27 at Kimes sanitarium Fort Dodge from tuberculosis. Body brought to Rolfe Friday evening for Clinton cemetery services led by Rev Tiede of Pocahontas German Lutheran church. She had been working in Illinois recently and spent winter with family before illness. death mourned by many friends for a popular young woman with a soft sympathetic nature.
City issues dog license deadline for June 1. Marshal prepares strict enforcement and possible actions for unregistered dogs as mayor calls owners to comply.
A large crowd gathered in Rolfe on Decoration Day with orderly ceremonies. Ward Ferguson presided, Dr. McGagney led prayer, a quartet sang, and Lt. Governor William L. Harding spoke passionately on Civil War memories and patriotism. The day ended with graves at the cemetery decorated by local youths.
The closing campaign days saw Senator Allen speak to a good audience at the opera hall. He outlined his record and positions, defended capitol extension, praised Governor Clarke, and credited his Rolfe visit with aiding his cause. Rev. Kettle introduced him and noted his Des Moines week. It was a candid, voter friendly session.
The Presbyterian Church notes list Rev Ay McGogney D D as pastor delivering a sermon at the standard service hour. The brief notice confirms the usual Sunday worship schedule and church activities.
Voters in Rolfe polled 178 ballots with 152 Republican 21 Democratic and 5 Progressive. Cummins defeated Sdvage over two to one, Ottosen and Thorne led for railway commissioner, plus votes for auditor and other local offices. Ballot counting lasted until 3 15 in the morning with praise for the orderly result and red tape.
Miss Meda Freeburg hosted a spring linen shower for her friend Miss Ethel Ham, who will wed in June. The beautifully decorated home featured white tissue streamers and snowball clusters, with a four course luncheon concluding the afternoon. Guests expressed warm wishes as Miss Ham prepares to move to Minnesota.
The May sales report shows White Bars and several dealers boosting Ford models. Names including G W Heathman Plover Ford W P Wheeler Ford Grover Harris Ford Tony Carlton Ford Dr H C Barnes Ford and W H Strathere Oakland are listed with new units. A recent Oakland sale to Henry Everson and a Ford runabout to GF Northrop are noted along with a Ford touring to Morris Ives.
The Rebekahs of the 38th District Humboldt and Pocahontas counties meet in Rolfe for their eleventh annual convention on June 9. Morning and afternoon sessions feature opening, greetings, degree work, reports, balloting, and installations. State officer reception, auxiliary hints, and Renwick Memorial work are planned with various lodge activities and a closing ode.
J E Allen of Pocahontas county has won renomination for the Wiftieth District seat by a narrow margin. Pocahontas county favored Allen by 201, Buena Vista by 29, while Humboldt backed Bradford by 12, giving Allen a district lead of 248. His supporters credit his record and party work, noting a tough campaign against a strong opponent and various issues.
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