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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
4
City briefs report visitors and local happenings in Rolfe Iowa including Dr G G Butler's hospital release, Guy Gunderson's car theft find, Albert Johnson's Garrison building work, and a coal yard fire. Socials note Epworth League and Trinity Lutheran activities plus remarks on church Ladies Aid meeting.
A 1923 column by Mary Marshall Duffee on mastering social conversation. It argues that clever remarks require mental effort, urging readers to engage, think quickly, and participate rather than rely on rehearsed lines or passive listening.
Observers claim the flappers have nearly quit flapping and push for more exciting athletic events as people who cannot walk the straight path consider running as an alternative.
Stratton Penton Gilman born July 25 1845 in Cumberland County New Jersey died June 15 1923 at his son’s home near Plover at age 77 years 10 months 20 days. He moved to Iowa in 1868 and lived as a pioneer near Albert City and Plover. He married Tamson Chase April 5 1882 with two children surviving. Tamson died June 21 1886. He married Flora L. Chase September 13 1888 and five children were born, three surviving. Flora died May 18 1913. he then lived with his son. Surviving: brother Daniel P. Gilman Eugene Oregon. sister Mrs Jennie King Denver Colorado. children Orin K Gilman Stinnin Saskatchewan Mrs Chas Cope Blooming Prairie Minnesota Floyd C Charles George N all of Plover. one infant son Rossie Clyde died in infancy and daughter Clara Leora died February 18 1920. Remains were brought to Rolfe and shipped to Menlo Iowa for interment. Various relatives visited. Plover hosted a large crowd at a free movie with a radio program from W O A W Omaha. Donations and flowers acknowledged.
Des Moines visitors Mr and Mrs Stewart visited Mrs Shaw in George Shaw home. Sylvia Helvig returned from a two week vacation via Paullina. M C Thompson came to Curlew and Marjorie Ferguson visited Clifford Ferguson. Ray Ferguson of Rolfe and George Cook of Rolfe Auto Co called in Plover. Y B Club hosts planned for June 22 at Hess home. J F Milley and son did St Dodge business. J M Bush family attended W P Bush funeral at Gilmore City. V V Cress child near Emmetsburg died after a yard accident, funeral held at Cress home with neighbors present. Will Coonan of Emmetsburg attended Modern Woodman lodge in Plover.
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