Rolfe High 1916 Clas Day Impresses With Original Program
Rolfe High School closes year 1916 with a standout Clas Day program praised for originality and strong student work. Conrad Majorowicz as Father Time opened scenes with spirits of historical figures, followed by a two part program featuring lectures, poetry, and a polished class history.
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Rolfe High School
Conrad Majorowicz
Voleed
Father Time
Lucile Meech
Hannah Anderson
Thales
Lavern Miller
Herodotus
Cecil Cumming
Euclid
Ruth MacVey
Virgil
Mabel Johnson
Hippocrates
Hylah Hayward
Chaucer
Alphonsus Mulroney
Moses
Sadie Wolfe
Pestallozzi
Earl Chambers
Washington
Laura Everett
Bert Peterson
Elvalemon
Ella Taylor
Clyde Chariton
Alta Murray
Donald Cornell
Clyde Charlton
Norma Thornton
Anna Anderson
Rolfe
Elva Lemon
Leon Harris
Rolfe High
Pythian Decoration Services to be Held at Castle Hall
Pythian Memorial Service announced by Knights of Pythia to be held at Castle Hall on Pantie Tune 1th at 2 30 o clock.
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Pythian
Knights of Pythiaa
Castle Hall
Rolfe Considers Electrolier Lighting On Main Street
The Rolfe Iowa town council will hear a proposal to install ten electroliers along the center of main street from the C N W depot to Olson blacksmith shop. The plan covers night lighting at street intersections with maintenance funded without raising the five mill levy as current funds and a list of nearby towns already adopting the system.
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Rolfe
Iowa
Main Street
O. T. Olson
Lange’s
L Street
Alton
Alvord
Auburn
Belmond
Correctionville
Corwith
Doon
Duncombe
Emmetsburg
Gowrie
Harris
Holstein
Lake Park
Lehigh
Manning
Manson
Marcus
Milford
Ochevedan
Paton
Rockwell City
Wall Lake
West Bend
Garner
Audubon
Children Day Program at Presbyterian Church
The Children's Day exercises are planned for next Sunday morning at the usual service hour with a lengthy program including recitations songs and a flute solo. Sunday school follows the exercises and a Young People's meeting is scheduled for 7 00 and the evening sermon at 8 00 by the pastor.
Rolfe Primary Returns Reflect Mixed GOP Support
Rolfe delivered a strong turnout but short of a full vote with key races decided. Allen narrowly beat Cunningham for governor by two votes in the town, and Van Alstine carried the state senate race by 118 to 60. Democratic highlights include equal rights for women passing by 33 votes and local offices renominated without opposition.
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Rolfe
Allen
Pend VanAlstine
Cunningham
Murphy
Pringle
Harding
Cosson
Kuelinle
Hanna
Moore
Brady
Hasselquist
Shaw
Brown
Hoyt
Thomas
Sampson
Wilson
Whitmore
Fletcher
Havner
Robbins
Hubel
Kulp
Ames
Bradley
Gusher
Woods
Ottosen
Wm. K. Ferguson
van Alstine
Cuningham
Robert Bruce
Wood
Peterson
Forbes
Ballard
Moody
Thompson
Vader
Peter Johnson
A. B. Hansell
H. L. Hollis
J. H. Wilson
Robert Klein
Marion Bruce
J. B. Kent
Ward Ferguson
C. B. Bowen
Frank King
F. B. Hoyne
F. A. Malcolm
Democratic Party
Mike Healy
Boston
Iowa
New Court House
Pocahontas
Court House Park
Pocahontas County
Court House
Robt. Bruce
W. C. Wood
W. E. Bollard
A. J. Shaw
Woman's Club Promotes Rolfe Park Community Picnic
The Womans Club invites all town and country families to a June 27 picnic at Rolfe Park. Bring a basket of provisions for a noon lunch. Tables will be set, kids are welcome, and club members urge broad attendance to foster ward community ties.
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J. Rosenkranz
Russell McIntire
Ward Ferguson
H.oon
J. A. Tilton
Joe Wiewel
C. B. Bowen
Billy Taylor
R. B. Gibbs
Jay Benson
W. A. Kelly
Joe Viewer
Woman's Club
M. Bruce
Rolfe
Ito
Womans’ Club
Rolfe Park
Joy Branch of Rolfe organizes at Wheeler home
The Joy Y P O B met Tuesday evening June 6 at the Wheeler home. Delegates were chosen for the Y V B conference at Arnold's Park June 27 28 and 29. A new branch name Joy Branch of Rolfe was adopted. A wienie roast ended the meeting. Next meeting June 12 at Tollersrude home. Y P B sales planned for Seeniec with a window sale.
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Y. P.O B
W. P. Wheeler
Arnold’s Park
Joy
Rolfe
Tollersrude
Seeniec
School board adds two years of German course
At Tuesday meeting the school board approved adding two years of German to the high school program. The change requires no staff changes as Miss Ford can teach it. The board also approved a batch of bills as the year ends. M Webb traveled to Des Moines by car Wednesday for a Rexall druggists meeting.
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Co. M. Webb
Des Moines
Rexall Drugglsts
High Line Accident Kills Young Electrocution Near Rolfe
Clarence R. Button, 18, died after contact with a 23,000 volt high line while trimming trees west of Rolfe. A fellow worker Blondie escaped serious harm after rescuing him, and Coroner Starr ruled accidental death. Button had lived with M. Richeal's family in Pomeroy and was returning to Monticello Indiana for burial.
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M. Bk. Richeal
Pomeroy
Rolfe
Button
John Onnen Place
Spence Farm
Spence's
Dutton
Blondie
Mr. Button
Buddie
Richeal
Young
Spence
Dr. Beam
McIntire & Son
Starr
Pocahontas
McIntires
H C McCray dies after long illness in city
H C McCray, ill since winter, died Tuesday morning at his home. He suffered inflammatory rheumatism before holidays and paralysis in spring. Funeral services are held today with interment in Clinton cemetery. Obituary, published next in Nabeed.
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H. C. McCray
Clinton Cemetery
Nabeed
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Zimmerman
Jesus
Ramona Nelson
Libbie Campbell
Elbert Brewster
Carol Ritchey
Merrill Burnette
Jennie Campbell
Janette Brinkman
Cleo Graham
Eloise Lemon
Lucile Green
Helen Haskin
Vera Smith
Iane Adams
Lois Jessie Brinkman
Russell Smith
Mary C. Merckens
C. A. Green
H. F. McGowan
Meredith
W. T. White
Jesse Barnes
Dover
Joe Wiewer
Rose McCormick
W. A. Moeller
T. F. Lynch
Pocahontaas
L. H. Howe
P. A. McCray
W. 5. McEwen
A. B. Symes
Jas. Fox
J. A. Carroll
Rolfe Ladies
I Thard
Woman’s Club
High Line
Clarence R. Button
W. A. Spence Farm
Jane
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