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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
4
Rain and floods delayed farm work as water rose over banks. Local soldiers depart for France and Camp Dodge notes. Community updates cover Red Cross fundraising, livestock sales, school events, and residents visiting relatives during summer.
Andrew M Simonson writes from Camp McArthur Texas May 2 1918 to Rolfe Iowa Dear Friends he has received issues of The Arrow and is glad to read it army life brings mixed experiences but he is well and expects to write when his address changes and in the near future May 2 1918 is the date and Camp McArthur Texas is the location in the letter
A short notice urges consumers to stock up as calico prices rise. The message notes current costs and encourages purchasing enough for threshing season, signaling tight supplies and imminent demand.
The outlet unveils Friday and Saturday specials featuring discounted prices on selected items. Limited quantities available, with promotions valid through the weekend.
A detailed church agenda lists services from morning worship to evening prayer. An Epworth Teague social is planned at Henry Nelson’s southeast of Rolfe, with church transportation if weather allows. Next week the Fort Dodge Epworth League convention at First Church, Port Dodge, promises a strong program and 300 delegates.
Sunday services include preaching at 10 30 A M Bible School 11 85 A M Men’s Bible Class 11 36 A M Christian Endeavor 7 00 P M and preaching 8 00 P M Week day prayer and study hour Thursday 8 00 P M Next Sunday is Children’s Day with a special program and diplomas for Intermediate Department graduates cradle roll ceremony and invited parents The topic for Sunday evening is Conscience with questions about its nature and education Excelsior Society D Division serves at the Tona Ivea home June 12 autos provided for town residents to attend.
Sunday schedule lists Sunday School at 10:00 A M and preaching at 11:00 A M with Claus Meeting to follow. Evening service time shown as 7 30 P M and Wednesday prayer meeting at 8:00 P M. Invitations extend to all services.
The list notes Helen Colebaugh Vera Everett Minnie Kober and Eloise Lemon as never absent or tardy during the past school year. An appreciation from V Grednblit thanks Rolfe’s hospitable community and bids farewell until returning for a future life mate.
A roundup of local visits and milestones from Rolfe and nearby towns. Mentions include Alfred Mick's business trip to Rolfe, the Peterson Vote wedding near Rolfe, trips by Mr and Mrs Glen Kendall to Rolfe, and various residents visiting Laurens, Des Moines, Lakefield, Spencer, and Pocahontas.
An auction sale is scheduled for Monday June 21 at a stated time for several coal house buildings. The notice mentions three schools and six heatings related to crop and dandelion, details are unclear due to OCR errors.
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