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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
5
A 1917 camp letter from Fort Snelling Minnesota describes daily life for about 2,500 soldiers. Barracks house two companies, with temporary bunks, lockers, and electric heat. Food is ample but served without adornment, while discipline and routines begin early with drills and exercises.
The Children Day program at the Methodist church on Sunday evening June 10 begins at eight o clock. The program includes a Sunbeams processional welcome by Raymond Rosenkranz Lemon Orchestra and choir anthems recitations by Annabel Brinkman Merrill Burnette Helen Stoufe Vera Smith Ruth Smith Vinnie Doe Ival Grant Carol Ritchey Ruth Dickey Elva Lemon Ruth Bur nette and Esther Burnette duets by Vivan and Ralph Showers and Ruth Smith piano and violin solos and patriotic tableaux by Mrs Patterson Mrs Boyce and Vinnie Doe with Benediction.
Rolfe observes Baby Health Week with a Saturday 3:00 pm Scenic exhibition of educational films and prize babies. The High School band plays publicly, admission is ten cents to support the contest, and a baby welfare exhibit accompanies Dr Groening's address at the K of P hall.
A Pocahontas County Red Cross chapter will be organized with Pocahontas as the hub and branches in surrounding towns. Rolfe had much Red Cross talk but no leadership, a meeting last Friday in Pocahontas aimed to start the countywide organization and a leader is expected to be appointed.
S U L graduates listed from Pocahontas county include Blanche Cole Inman of Laurens with a Bachelor of Arts, Benjamin Mather Laurens also a Bachelor of Arts, Francis Gilchrist Laurens Public School Music, and Carl Immanuel Erickson Laurens with a Master of Arts. Also notes a big race meeting in Rolfe on July 4 and 8.
In reply to a May appeal, several women pledge to knit wristlets for army boys. The note playfully condemns common complaints with a light tone as volunteers join the project.
Banks report readiness to receive subscriptions for the Liberty Bond Loan with sales totaling one hundred dollar bond so far.
The Knights of Pythias hold their annual Memorial at the hall at 2 30 p m with Rev R D Echlin delivering the address. Afterward they march to the cemetery to decorate departed brothers. All Knights are urged to attend and others are invited.
Tuesday's registration in Rolfe saw a rapid turnout with about half of eligible residents registered by nine o clock. Ward Ferguson and Marion Bruce served as volunteer registrars at Fergusons office, with free facilities and rent donated. Rolfe listed 96 registrants ages 21 to 31, plus 66 in Garfield township and 60 in Des Moines township.
Pastor C S Burnette leads a busy schedule at the Methodist Church with Sunday worships, Sabbath School at 10:30, Epworth and Junior Leagues, Evening Praise, and Thursday Bible study. Next Sunday is Enrollment Day featuring a Children’s Day program, a sermon on The Strategic Moment of Opportunity, and church membership by letter or profession.
In response to the May 31 appeal to support the Army Y and Red Cross, no contributions have been recorded. Banks are accepting subscriptions for Liberty Loan Bonds while The Arrow reaffirms its offer to collect receipt and forward any money subscribed to the Red Cross or Army. Get busy.
The Fifth Annual Convention of the Daughters of Rebekah for the 76th District opened Tuesday with Mrs. Alice Klein in the chair. Delegations from Ottosen, Humboldt, Spencer, Ruthven, Ayrshire, Plover, Gilmore City, Fonda, Pocahontas, and Havelock attended despite poor roads. Grand Secretary Miss Elizabeth Matheney attended. State President Mrs. Effie Graham arrived later.
Sunday services list preaching at 10 30 Bible School 11 45 Businessmen and Christian Endeavor at 11 45 and 7 00 8 00. Week day prayer meeting Thursday 8 00. Installation service this Thursday evening with speakers from nearby towns. Excelsior Society serves light refreshments at social after installation. Children Day exercises next Sunday 10 30. Sunday evening service focuses on patriotism amid Liberty Loan Bond sale.
We thank the splendid neighbors and friends who nobly came to our assistance during the recent illness of Mrs. Lundy. Your efforts in our behalf make us thankful our lot was cast with such a people. Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Lundy.
The Tuesday Club hosted a Motherhood Day gathering at Mrs. C. W. Stefkin’s home with members and guests sharing a mid day luncheon, poems, songs and patriotic and motherhood reflections. Out of town guests included Mrs. Mary Kydd of Minneapolis and Mrs. Alma Rowell of Berwin.
The local team upset Pocahontas by eight to two as Harry Coffin starred with batting and base stealing. Rolfe led to a strong showing with solid pitching and field play while attendance lagged due to short notice of the game.
Rolfe Racing Association announces two day festival July 4 and 5 at the park featuring baseball games, horse and motorcycle races, stock car and stripped car races, field events, and evening shows with bands. Officials expect teams from Rolfe and nearby towns and urge regional cooperation to ensure a popular sporting event before wartime demands.
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