Rolfe to Stage Two Day Race Meet July 4 5
Rolfe Racing Association to run races July 4 and 5 with entries already coming in. Motorcycle and stock car events, horse races, band music, and concessions planned. Sweet's show “Where the Trail Divides” booked for July 4 with a dedicated music band. Further details to follow in next week’s paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Racing Association
F. M. Ritchey
Walter Spence
Brad Moore
T. D. Jones
C. J. White
D. L. Alberts
Jas. Fox
Marion Bruce
Sweet
Rolfe
Tuesday Club Meeting At Mrs White Home
The Tuesday Club met at Mrs C J White home with most members present. Speakers covered Sugar and Sugar Substitutes Baby Saving Contest Work Child Welfare and Food Conservation. The group adjourned for September and a luncheon was served. A letter from Fred Witt describes his training at Wisconsin and transfer to Camp Jackson South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. White
J. R. McIntire
Stefkin
B. Green
J. H. Brinkman
Tenth District Woman’s Committee
Council of Defense
Fred Witt
University of Wisconsin
Camp Jackson
8.C
Fred W. Witt
Bat. A
15Th Bn
8. C
Live Wires Celebrate Cook Anniversary With Class Party
The Live Wires Bible Class of the Methodist Sunday school entertained at Mr. and Mrs. Chas Cook’s home Monday evening for their tenth wedding anniversary. About thirty five attended a evening of games and a mock wedding, with gifts including a tin horn and aluminum ware, followed by ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Chas. Cook
Cook
Woman's Club Annual Meeting Set for June 28 at 2 20 PM
The Woman's Club announces its final meeting of the year to be held Friday June 28 at 2 20 o clock in the K P hall. Officers will present reports and summer activities are planned to interest all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
K. of P. Hall
Registrants May Enlist in Navy
Des Moines readers are informed that June 5 registrants may enlist in the Navy once released by local boards. An earlier report saying they could not enlist is corrected by a Navy Department telegram. Also note: visits by Mrs. J H Lighter and daughter and by Mr Gunderson and Miss Cora Lighter from Gilmore City.
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Des Moines
Navy
Naval Recruiting Station
Iowa
Provost Marshall General
Navy Department
J. H. Lighter
John Gunderson
Aurelia
Ervil Lighter
Gunderson
Cora Lighter
Gilmore City
Rolfe Chautauqua adopts Red Cross benefit plan
Rolfe Chautauqua Association board decides the 1918 season will be a Red Cross Chautauqua with all profits aimed at Red Cross work. War tax on private gate tickets will not apply to Red Cross benefits, saving attendees money for donation. The event, built as a patriotic, community effort, will feature notable speakers and performances, including Belgian nurse Marle van Gaskel and Dr. Robert C. Matthews, plus music from the Overseas Quartette and Iowa Military Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Chautauqua Association
Rolfe Chautauqua
Red Cross Chautauqua
Red Cross
Revenue Department
Rolfe
Procran
Washington
Strickland Ghiliflun
Marle van Gaskel
Belgium
Miss Gagtel
Robert C. Matthews
Matthews
Leslie M. Shaw
Iowa
the Treasury
E. J. Powell
Henry Clay Risner
Mission of
America
Charles Brandon Booth
Maud Ballington Booth
Lens
Moessines Ridge
Vimy Ridge
State University of Iowa Military Band
Oxford Company
American Ladies
Varallo Gross Company
Mias Goldie Gross
Theobaldi
Ole Bull
Dorothy Halstead
Lorenzo Zwickey
J. Walter Wilson
Seagion
Subscriptions Prompt Reminder On Payment Status
The notice outlines paper subscription rates 1.50 per year in advance and 2.00 per year otherwise. It clarifies advance payment definitions, warns against delinquent accounts, and urges readers to act to save money.
Rolfe Presbyterian Church Notes Rev. Kehlin Pastor
Sunday services list preaching at 10 30 A M Bible School 11 35 A M Men’s Bible Class 11 35 A M Christian Endeavor 7 00 P M preaching 8 00 P M Week day services include Thursday 8 00 P M prayer meeting on Luke Next Sunday Prof Harry Kremers of Coe College Cedar Rapids will speak The campaign to brighten the corner proceeds boxes still needed for plants contact Mrs Marion Bruce reception of new members and communion service Sunday morning June 30
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Christian Endeavor
Luke
Harry Kremers
Bible Department
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Marion Bruce
The
Excelsior Society
Church of Good Cheer
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
War Savings Stamp Drive Reaches Rolfe Schools
The War Savings Stamp sale targets two billion dollars before January 1 with Rolfe public schools continuing the campaign through summer. Pupils in all grades may buy stamps Fridays 2 to 4 pm in the Junior High room, credited to their current grade. Teachers Ethel Taylor Kathryn Peterson H F Thomas Edna Marcum coordinate two hour weekly sales.
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United States
Rolfe
Ethel Taylor
Kathryn Peterson
H. F. Thomas
Edna Marcum
Free Methodist Church Notes Fort Dodge Event Highlights
W Taylor, pastor, reports Sunday services at 10:00 AM Sunday School and 11:00 AM preaching with an 8:00 PM close. Weekday prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:00 PM. Fort Dodge Epworth League convention last week drew fifteen delegates. Dr. Titus Lowe spoke on returning from France. Miss Vievie Souders spoke and offered 65 dollars for the new 40,000 dollar building. Dr. Brooks will lecture next Wednesday on The Church that Wins. All services at regular hours with a Marching to Music morning sermon. Ben Green led the Ha worth League. Evening services will be brief but musical. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge Epworth League
Rolfe
Titus Lowe
France
Circle No. 2
Ladies Aid
Haworth League
Ben Green
Lulu Baird Weds Geo Pearsal in Surprising Presbyterian Ceremony
Miss Lulu Baird and Mr. Geo Pearsal were married last evening at the Presbyterian Manse in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Motitanus. Friends of the bride expressed surprise at the surprise wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Baird
Geo. Pearsal
Presbyterian, Manse
Rev. Motitanus
Cottage Cheese Recipes Cut Costs and Boost Nutrition
A reading lists cottage cheese as a lean meat substitute to conserve meat and support dairy industries. It offers recipes including Creamy Eggs with Cottage Cheese Omelet Scalloped Eggs and Cottage Cheese Sausage Patties plus a Nut Loaf and Tart, with emphasis on simple ingredients and methods.
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Woman’s Department of the
Farm Bureau
Red Cross Summer Work Room Schedule
The Red Cross notes a summer work room schedule with afternoons and one Monday evening per week. Monday afternoon is for cutting, Tuesday for Belgian refugee garments, children’s aprons, Wednesday pa jama afternoon, Thursday surgical dressings, a table for girls, and Friday for knitters. A renewal of interest is expected after a recent lull. come for at least a half day.
Red Cross Meeting In Rolfe At Local Methodist Church
The annual Red Cross meeting will be held Tuesday evening June 26 in the Rolfe Methodist church. All community members are eligible to attend. Reports of the year's work will be presented and officers elected.
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the Red Cross
Rolfe
The
Red Cross
Camp Dodge enlistment list dated June 25, 1918
A roster of men from Iowa towns including Pocahontas Laurens Rolfe and Palmer being entrained for Camp Dodge on Tuesday June 25 1918. The list names Frank J. Hagen Ernest A. Johnson Laurens Erik G. Christoffers Jesse A. Gellrt Fay Needham George T.rock and many others from Rolfe Pocahontas Laurens Laurens Plover Gilmore and nearby areas.
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Ree eRee
Camp Dodge
Tues
Frank J. Hagen
Rolfe
Ernest A. Johnson
Laurens
Erik G. Christoffers
Hocahontas
Jesse A. Gellrt
Ware
Laurence J. Koester
Havelock
Fay Needham
Varina
Robert M. Cundiff
Pocahontas
George T.rock
Wille
P. Ernest
Khimer Baust
Pomeroy
Harrison H. Heekaman
Gilmore Arthur
Palmer Robert BK. Barger
Albert J. Murphy
Fonda
Robert G. Brown
Palmer
Kfranets
A. Hong
Albert M. Miller
Laurens Carl II
Gustafson
Albert City
Ernest R. Jarvill
Albert
J. Shimon
Poeadontas Martin
O'Brien
Bernhard Bjornson
Chester F. Upham
Relfe
Henry W. Pomeroy
Joseph M. Meisenbach
Tractor Feasibility Debated in County Meeting
Local farmers and representatives from Dehontas County discuss farm tractor viability and power needs. Debates focus on weight, kerosene fuel, plow compatibility, and the Fordson's suitability for core field tasks amid varied firm involvement and community interest.
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de Hontas
Auto Co
Tve
Avery
Fordson
P. Wheeler
Audien
Fragmentary wedding notice from Ris
Incomplete OCR fragment indicates a Monday announcement about a bride and her parents at Ris. Mentions reception or studio retouch and social circle. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Ris
Tauqua
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Woman’s Club
F. C. Thomas Co
ROLEE
Board of Directors
Presbyterian Church Notes
BE. D. Kehlin
Free Methodist Church
Taylor
Red
Ravland Tat
Sear
Frank Wink
Thomas P. Kelly
Patrick Anderson
A. Eichelberger
Whner A. Peterson
Supple
W. C. Shull
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