Rolfe Woman's Club Adopts French War Baby
The Rolfe Woman's Club unanimously adopts a plan to sponsor a French war baby with annual payments of 36.50. Members approve a new constitution and by laws and elect to pursue war work while previewing next season under Mrs McEwen. Parliamentary law class led by Mrs Robert Bruce gains interest as delegates pledge Wheatless Gear. The June 28 annual meeting closes the season with reports and a full turnout expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Mattie Trick
Woman's Club
Marion Bruce
Siefkin
Lemon
McEwen
Robert Bruce
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Little Rock
Ark
Rolfe Woman's Club
U. S. Food Administration
Shower Honors Mrs. Carl Kauffman At Ives Home
A miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Robert Ives and Mrs. Earl Fisher at the Robert Ives home Friday afternoon May 31 honored Mrs. Carl Kauffman. A mock wedding entertained guests as cards invited attendees to write a war recipe for the bride. Numerous gifts were given and guests enjoyed a fine social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ives
Earl Fisher
Carl Kauffman
Decoration Day Observed by Camp Dodge Band in Rolfe
The Camp Dodge Headquarters Band arrived for Decoration Day in Rolfe. A crowd gathered for an eight o clock concert on Main Street and more events followed including prayers, a park program, cemetery ceremonies, and a farewell concert. The band of thirty three Iowa natives impressed locals with their training and conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Camp Dodge
Perry McCray
Cora Richardson
Althe
Tarely
Bualnesa
J. Pluvius
J. M. Mallinger
St. Margaret’s Church
Amy Ireland
Migs Islea Olerich
Lincoln’s
Atysburg
Frank Chalmers McKean
Central Presbyterian Church of
Des Moines
Echlin
Woman’s Relief Corps
Corps
Chas. Pike
Burnette
Zott
Iowa
United States
Agnes C Smothers dies at 78 in Iowa home
Agnes C Smothers born October 30 1839 in Illinois died May 30 1918 at her daughter Mrs Ollie Alvis home near Rolfe Iowa aged 78 years 7 months She lived most of life in Illinois moved to Iowa five years ago She had eight children three survive Funeral held at the Alvis home and burial in Clinton cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes C. Smothers
Illinois
Ollie Alvis
Wedding Bells for Miss Mabel Peterson and Dewey Vote
Miss Mabel Peterson and Dewey Vote wed at two oclock on Wednesday May 29 at the Peterson home officiated by Rev C Burnette. A large gathering attended the ceremony and wedding feast while Hoover regulations were briefly set aside. Miss Peterson, born locally and Rolfe High student, and Mr Vote, nephew of the Gruvera family of here and Havelock, are praised as a steady couple and likely to build a happy home. The Arrow offers congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Peterson
Miss Mabel
Dewey
Rev. C. 5S
Burnette
Hoover
Miss Peterson
Rolfe High
Mr. Vote
Gruvera
Havelock
The
Arrow
Farmers urged to hold fair wages in corn harvest
The Pocahontas County Farm Bureau announces a free labor bureau in every town to help farmers and laborers during wet weather. It urges a fair wage of 2.50 dollars a day with board, and warns against asking more than 3.00 dollars, urging farmers to support the standard to avoid inflating wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Pocahontas County
Van Alstine Reelected Senator in Tasman District Vote
The article reports H. S. Van Alstine re nominated for senator with a decisive majority in a heavy rain election. Pocahontas county favored him by about 600 votes, Humboldt by 400, and Buena Vista supported Murray, leaving Van Alstine roughly 600 ahead. Dickinson defeated Woods for congress in the district. County clerk Pete Thompson and auditor W. C. Wood won clear majorities. Democratic noms were uncertain pending canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Pocahontas County
Allen
Dickinson
Woods
Algona
VanAlstine
Humboldt
Murray
Buena Vista
Pete Thompson
Will Ballard
W. C. Wood
C. J. Gunderson
G. B. Peterson
Rose McCormick
R. H. Winegarden
R. L. Hudson
P. B. Thompson
Robert Klein
Liberty Loan Star Honors For Pocahontas Township
In May 1918 Pocahontas Township in Rolfe Iowa exceeds its quota by two hundred percent in the Third Liberty Loan drive. C B Bowen Township Clerk, Mr J H Allen sign the commendation as stars are added to the local honor flag with Mrs John Doyle assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Iowa
C. B. Bowen
Clima
Rolfe
J. H. Allen
John Doyle
Red Cross Reorganizes Nationally for Efficient Work
The local Red Cross delays most tasks next week with only Wednesday and Friday afternoon work, knitting on Friday all summer. The nationwide reorganization will apportion duties and limit locals to assigned tasks, preventing surplus production and aiming for efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Knights of Pythias Memorial Set For June 9 Service
Silver Leaf Lodge No. 40 will hold its annual memorial day on Sunday June 9 at 3 pm with a hall gathering and address. BE A Grimwood of Oxford Junction will deliver the day’s address after long service to the order. Members are ordered to attend and visitors are welcome to the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Leaf Lodge No. 40
Knights of Pythias
BE. A. Grimwood
Oxford Junction
Order
Grimwood
Bernard Murphy
Sunday Evening Talk Highlights National Woman's Club Biennial
Mrs. Fae McEwen reported on the nationwide biennial of the Woman's Clubs held recently in Hot Springs Arkansas. The meeting lasted a week and her summary captivated both men and women with lively details including war work reference and wartime efforts. Karl Smith returned from Missouri and seeks military service but awaits the draft outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fae McEwen
Woman's Clubs
Hot Springs
Ark
Karl Smith
Missouri
Local Registrars Report Exemptions and Military Training
The notice lists registrars and exemptions from military service for young men, noting certificates issued and plans to leave for Des Moines and Fort Dodge for army training. It mentions arrivals and departures, entries to training camps, and a few names among families and guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Taland
Marines
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rolfe Womans Club
Mc Hwen
Mciwen
EF. C. Thomas Co
Rolfr
Senator van Alstine
Saat
Tom Lynch
B. Cameron
Alta Wan
Ee Elivine
Center
Clinton
Colfax Nonw
Dover
Garfield
Grant
Oh Lake
Walt
Lizard
Ding Buat
Light & Power
W.C. Shull
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