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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1926
Page
5
The text urges readers to notice ads in the Arrow that promise good bargains on new products for everyday needs. It notes shifts in pedestrian safety discussions and highlights how advertisements can inform about articles of man and household utilities, urging regular attention to the notices.
The Woman's Club held its Tenth Luncheon at the K of P hall on a garden party theme. Tables featured fern centerpieces and peonies. Miss Ra ina Nelson provided music. Cateress Mar k Wilson prepared the two course luncheon. retiring president Mrs. William itteson thanked assistants and reported club activities across the year.
Byron G. Allen led a motorcade through Pocahontas county with stops in Rolfe and other towns. He spoke at the First National bank about Brookhart, bank guarantees, road bonds, and Town State College. He drew strong support, leading to a boost in his Rolfe campaign position but fell nine votes short of the 35 percent nomination threshold.
The Northwest Iowa Knights of Pythias Association plans its annual picnic at Arnold's Park on Friday June 18. Grand Chancellor R O Garber will speak, the Sioux City D O K K attends, a Knights band performs, Sister drill contests, Cherokee and Spencer play ball in the afternoon, and a six piece orchestra completes the day with a dance.
The Thornton club lists Recording Secretary Mrs J C Olerich Corresponding Secretary Mrs J H Brinkman Treasurer Mrs M T Blessing and directors Mrs W P Wheeler Mrs Geo O Hauck Mrs Wm Matte son Mrs Randall Melson Department heads include American Citizenship Mrs L Gunderson Art Dept Mrs H C Barnes Child Welfare Dept Mrs Grant Pollock Civic Committee Mrs B C Rudolfs on Music Committee Mrs Fred Nelson.
Brookhart swept Pocahontas County known as the Moscow of Iowa carrying 2571 votes far ahead of opponents. County results favored Brookhart and Lt Governor, with Francis narrowly winning state superintendent. Allen led for representative but fell short of nomination. Sheriff Winegarden and County Attorney Harris won their races. Republicans listed Auditor Roy A. Johnson Treasurer J. H. Wilson Clerk C. G. James Sheriff R. H. Winegarden Recorder Katherine Boozell Attorney W. W. Harris.
Randall Melson faced no opposition in the northeast district. In the southeast district Republicans backed Buscher of Lake township with 218 votes, Lindstrom 166, Sell 115, while Democrats chose Fisher 70, Schoon 51, Miller 44. In the southwest district Jim O Keefe defeated Horner 592 to 386.
Primary day in Rolfe drew about 252 votes from roughly 600 registered voters led by apathy and caution. Allen won the representative slot by fourteen votes, Brookhart led Clark for U S senator by fourteen, and Cummins also ran. Democrats split their 21 votes among Finch Murtagh Porter and Files with no contests for state or county offices.
A late party caucus produced insufficient votes for a Democrat ticket. Ten percent of last governors vote was 142, yet only weak support yielded candidates for county offices including Henry Moulton clerk J J Keileher sheriff and C B McCartney attorney.
James Fox Jr. of Coon Rapids graduated from Iowa State University Electrical Engineering in 1926. He was one of three of fifteen applicants hired by Westinghouse Co. and will begin work in Pittsburgh on July 30. Jamie, born in Rolfe, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Fox.
The Sunday School of the Presbyterian church presents a Children's Day program on Sunday, June 18 at 10:00 am. The service features hymns, prayers, multiple recitations by boys and girls, a scripture reading, songs by various departments, and an anthem by the choir.
A large crowd gathered Saturday at the Truelsen home southeast of Rolfe to honor Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Truelsen on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The couple wore period attire and a two course luncheon was served by Lena Dayton of Gilmore City. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jaffer of Sioux Center and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Runge of Charter Oak, plus A. J. Applegate and son Lester who returned from Phoenix, Arizona.
The Northeast District Pocahontas County Sunday School Convention will meet Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church in Rolfe. A complete program will appear in next week's The Arrow.
A lighthearted note suggests extending wardrobe life by reusing last spring garments. It hints at practical tips for wardrobe planning and cost-saving fashion choices, with an upbeat tone.
The Rolfe public school board announced a full teaching lineup for the next year led by Supt A O Setzepfandt and High School Principal Edna Marcus. New primary department organization places Miss Hattie Lehnus in charge of sub primary with most pupils advancing to first grade by fall 1927.
The County Federation of Women’s Clubs will gather in Pocahontas on Tuesday June 15 at the public school building. The program includes board and officer meetings, a luncheon, department reports, a Halamichek Trio concert, and an address on Public Health by Dr. P J VanMetye. Local communities provide coffee, sandwiches, cakes, and salads.
One of the most interesting Farm Bureau gatherings in Des Moines township occurred last Monday at the school house. About sixty to seventy people attended the program featuring instrumental music by Mrs. Arthur Vaughn, community singing, readings by Richard Brown Vera Madsen Frances Vaughn and Verna Ryen, a U M C Club demonstration, a vocal solo by Franklin Majorowicz, and a play by the D M T Gossipers.
The Rolfe Golf Club announces its semiannual putt ing and driving contests for bankers, doctors, and dentists cups. The event takes place Friday afternoon June 11 at 1:30 at the Rolfe course, with all club members invited to participate.
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