Verne Marshall To Speak At Rolfe Chautauqua
Cedar Rapids Gazette star Verne Marshall announces a special July 8 Rolfe chautauqua engagement, detailing first hand WWI experiences from Verdun to No Man's Land. He describes trench warfare, gas, ambulances, and the 600000 French troops facing 800000 Prussians, urging support for allied nations while stressing American urgency.
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Marshall
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Win
Gren
Europe
Verdun
Dead Man's Hill
Mr. Marshall
United States
Germany
Battlefelds
No Man's Land
Dead Man’s Hill
MMS
National
Te Rs
Rolfe
Iowa Guards
Init
Sarhiitos
Installation of Dr. R. D. Echlin at Rolfe Presbyterian Church
Dr. R D Echlin was formally installed as pastor of the Rolfe Iowa church last Thursday evening with Rev Gilbert Voorhieg of Rockwell City presiding. Rev W C Harless of Fort Dodge delivered the pastor's charge and urged preaching the word. Rev G G Butler of Sac City gave the congregation charge, praising Echlin and urging financial support. Other pastors assisting included Rev C W F King of Gilmore City and Rev J J Kennedy of Santa Anna California. A social gathering in the basement followed and Mrs Echlin was warmly welcomed as pastor's wife with bright prospects ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Echlin
Presbyterian Church
Rolfe
Iowa
Gilbert Voorhieg
Rockwell City
A. B. Thutt
Cherokee
W. C. Harless
Fort Dodge
Harless
Billy Sunday
G. G. Butler
Sac City
Butler
Echlin
C. W. F. King
Gilmore City
J. J. Kennedy
Santa Anna
California
Sewer Construction Opens Rolfe Project
Work on Rolfe sewer system began Tuesday and progresses with a large ditching machine cutting a fifteen foot trench in front of the Mrs Nels Johnson property in the east part of town. Zitrell Sullivan contractors delayed at Emmetsburg due to wet weather but plan to push ahead. completion by September 1st now unlikely.
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Rolfe
Zittrell & Sullivan
Emmetsburg
High School Band Plans Summer Unity Under New Leader
The High School band organized by Prof. Chas V Greenslit continues practice in his absence with Fred Hille as leader. Officers include President Myron D Cook Secretary Wm Forsythe Treasurer Rollin Grant. Dues paid and a bank account started. They have given two public performances Decoration Day and last Saturday, receiving favorable impressions. The group hopes for rapid advancement and future engagements. Prices rising prompt a call for price regulation across industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. V. Greenslit
Fred Hille
Myron D. Cook
Wm. Forsythe
Rollin Grant
Community Women Plan Wristlet Knitting For Soldiers
In response to a May 24 appeal, local women including Carrie Hansen Mrs F C Thomas Mrs James Kelts Mrs W P McIntire and Mrs Marion Bruce have agreed to knit or have completed eighty wristlets for soldiers. Rolfe ladies are invited to meet at Mrs Jerome Hollenbeck's home on Thursday afternoon June 21 to knit or learn, bringing needles and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Hansen
F. C. Thomas
James Kelts
W. P. McIntire
Marion Bruce
Rolfe
Jerome Hollenbeck
Red Cross Branch Growing in Rolfe Area
Expansion of Red Cross work in Rolfe Iowa includes a temporary committee led by Miss Amy Ireland and Miss Dora Barker. A planned inspirational meeting on Sunday June 17 aims to finalize the branch with hopes of 500 members before winter. Bond sales total $16,800 with many local supporters listed. subscriptions close tomorrow noon.
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Red Cross
Pocahontas
Rolfe
Margaret Echlin
O. T. Olsen
Dora Barker
J. K. Lemon
L. W. Larson
J. E. DeWolf
Electa B. DeWolf
P. B
J J Jolliffee Dies at Rolfe Iowa Pioneer Passes Away
J J Jolliffee a leading pioneer of this Iowa community died suddenly at his Rolfe home Wednesday morning after a minor heart trouble earlier. He had just returned from his brother J B Jolliffee home and was at work in the cellar when he collapsed. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 pm from the home. An obituary will follow next week. Brinfiman attends Masonic Grand Lodge sessions in Waterloo this week. Mrs Clark Brown and son Homer visited from Des Moines.
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J. J. Jolliffe
Iowa
Rolfe
J. B. Jolliffe
J. J. Brinfiman
Masonic Grand Lodge
Waterloo
Clark Brown
Homer
Des Moines
Red Cross to Organize Meeting Friday Evening
The Red Cross schedules a Friday meeting on June 22 to perfect a permanent organization. Officers will be chosen and committees appointed at the gathering, with plans laid. All are urged to participate in this good work.
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The
Red Cross
Enlistments Continue As Local Volunteers Travel
Gene Lighter Paul Graham and Ioeland McIntire went to Rock Island to volunteer for military service. Graham and McIntire aimed for the Marines while Lighter sought an engineer draftsman role. A telegram said Graham was accepted McIntire rejected and Lighter held for waiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Lighter
Paul Graham
Ioeland McIntire
Rock Island
Messrs
Graham
McIntire
Marines
Lighter
Will Allen
Knights of Pythias Memorial Services Held at Castle Hall
Knights of Pythias Silver Leaf Lodge No. 40 held memorial services at Castle Hall last Sunday afternoon. A quartet provided music and Rev. Echlin delivered the address. Afterward, members marched to Clinton cemetery to decorate fourteen deceased members. Local Knights of Columbus members contributed to a $1,000 Liberty Loan Bond purchased by the Eagle Grove lodge.
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Knights of Pythias
Silver Leaf Lodge No. 40
Castle Hall
Knights
Will Allen
Marion Bruce
C. H. Moon
Harriss Thomas
Ben Green
Echlin
Rolfe
Clinton Cemetery
Knights of Columbus
Eagle Grove Lodge
Baby Contest in Rolfe Draws Crowd Despite Rain
Ilona's greatest crop of babies exhibit in Rolfe over the last four days drew strong competition despite poor weather. The event featured a lecture by Dr. Adele Kimball Greeney of Waverly, baby welfare material, examinations, a baby motion picture, and prize babies judged in several classes with ties noted.
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Ilona
Rolfe
Adele Kimball Greeney
Waverly
Havnerized Baseball Debut Splendidly Attended
Rolfe and Mallard faced off in a Havnerized game Sunday with no admission charged. Rolfe won 7 to 4 as Kendall and Mather starred for Rolfe, while Hough and Johnson pitched for Mallard. Mallard led briefly early but Rolfe pulled away in the later innings.
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Rolfe
Mallard
Kendall
Mather
Altho
Hough
Johnson
R. Carmichael
B. Carmichael
C. Miller
C. Brownlee
Stafford
G. Carmichael
Mulrooney
Duffy
Rolf Abr
Taylor
Allen
Coffin
Wiewel Cf
Percival
Barnes
Wiewer
Goore
Cates
Wotapek
Gibbs
Red Cross Inspirational Meeting at Presbyterian Church
A Red Cross inspirational meeting is set for next Sunday evening at the Presbyterian church with Ray Files of Fort Dodge delivering the address. The event is public and aimed at promoting Red Cross work beyond creed or nationality, with local clergy and musicians backing the program and plans for a future Red Cross branch in Rolfe.
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Ray Files
Fort Dodge
Presbyterian Church
Red Cross
Files
Mr. Files
Congress
Chautauqua
E. T. Meredith
Tocal
Rolfe
Mallinger
Burnette
Dalseide
Magnussen
Echiin
Lemon Family Orchstra
Presbyterian Choir
Attractions for July Fourth Meet Promising Big Acts
President Gibbs notes evening shows booked for July Fourth and Fifth with acts like Rolfe and Kennedy aerial trapeze Darville Sisters dancing and singing Black's educated dogs and Willie on a wire. Automobiles and motorcycles likely booked to enhance grand races. The meet is expected to be a great success.
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Gibbs
Rolfe & Kennedy
Darville Sisters
Willie
Pocahontas County Red Cross Unit Forms
The Pocahontas county Red Cross Society unit was organized with officers led by Chairman T. F. Lynch and Vice Chairman Maude Gilchrist. Treasurer F. W. Lindeman Secretary Mrs. C. W. Bush. Directors include C. B. McCartan Rev WinterStein G. B. Peterson Rose McCormick and others. Branches expected in all county towns.
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Pocahontas County
The
Red Cross Society
Pocahontas
T. F. Lynch
Maude Gilchrist
F. W. Lindeman
C. W. Bush
C. B. McCartan
Rev. WinterStein
G. B. Peterson
Rose McCormick
W. C. Ralston
C. W. Gilchrist
J. W. Starr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Verne Marshall
Ambulance ‘Corps
Rolfe Chautzuqua Sun
Dr. Echlin
Red Cross Doings
J. J. Jolliffee
Grace McEwen
Charlotte Allen
Verne Ferden
Doris Seifert
Myrtle Severson
Beverly DeGroote
Max Hobbs
David Brinkman
Willard Benson
Eugene Larson
Theron Graeber
Leon McDonough
South Dakota
Ruth Roberts
Caroline Sanding
Loretta Ives
Frances Howe
Sidney Lothian
Kenneth Truelgen
Charlton Porter
LeRoy Severson
Dr. Greney
Havernerized
Baseball
RED Cross Inspirational
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