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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
5
Prominent actor Frank Caffray and Miss May V Brinkman wed in a private ceremony at 1808 East Elliott Street Long Beach California on June 9 1928 Rev Ie G Kline presiding. Guests numbered about twenty relatives present with details of attire and future plans for both families.
News arrived today that Mrs. John Moffett, who recently had surgery, died this morning at Webster City Hospital. The report urges perseverance after setbacks and notes that progress comes to those who continue to strive.
Rolfe business and professional men pool nearly 500 to fund a director and music for the season. F. M. Ritchey and H. F. Peterson led the drive, aiming to reorganize and equip a band stand, with a Wednesday concert the goal if a suitable director can be found.
Mrs Owen Patterson and Misses Fae Carroll and Vera Smith hosted a prenuptial shower for Ruth Smith at the I C Smith home on Thursday evening June 14. Sixteen bride-to-be friends gathered for pleasantries and the game 500. A two course lunch was served and Ruth received a silver knives and forks set as a gift. Best wishes poured in for the soon to be bride.
City hosted Epworth League district convention with visiting young ladies and men, and eloquent preachers. Inspiring addresses and a well executed program highlighted the event, with courteous reception and grateful hosts noting the hard work of volunteers.
The annual Sweet’s show performed Thursday through Saturday in Storm Lake drew large crowds with the play Buddies and the prior Up in Mabel’s Room praised as the best comedy. Director Geo Sweet’s company featured Roscoe Patch the McCormicks Frankin Chapell and Mr and Mrs Sweet with strong orchestra and music. The Saturday finale Nothing By the Truth left audiences unsure which production was best and anticipation for next year’s posters. Rolfe dates July 9 10 and 11 1923 with tickets 25 and 50 cents.
Old Folks Bible Class of the Presbyterian Sunday school was entertained at the C. H. Tollersrude home. Guests from distant places included Mr. and Mrs. H. Kerr of Seattle Mrs. J. K. Hermes of New York Miss Agnes Garlock of San Diego and Mrs. Huber of Syracuse. The evening featured speeches and a pleasant lunch as members departed content.
The K of P picnic at Lizard Lake was postponed due to weather and will be held at the lake Tuesday June 26. All K P members and friends are invited.
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Ruth Smith eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs L D Smith and Paul Graham son of Chas Graham of Galipolis Ohio were quietly married by Rev A H Bryan on Wednesday morning June 20 at 5 00 am at the bride’s parents home in Rolfe Iowa. The couple planned a wedding trip through Minnesota lake region and will live in the H C Kober residence in north Rolfe.
Miss Flossie Mae Kauffman of Rolfe and Dylan J. Brownlee of Mallard wed at the Presbyterian manse on June 20 with Rev. J. P. Lester officiating. The couple, praised for their community standing, plan an automobile tour to Chicago and Bloomington NL before establishing a home in Mallard.
Rev. Ellefson, longtime pastor and musician, died at Des Moines Methodist hospital after an operation. He was 85. He had recently aimed to join the Sioux City Shrine band in Washington, DC, but was rushed to the hospital from Perry. He served in Bradgate and Pomeroy, trained youth musical talent, and led Boy Scouts. His wife was killed years earlier in an industrial accident at Pomeroy. His body was taken to Pomeroy for services before interment at Popejoy.
A prenuptial shower at the A. D. Cleal home south of Rolfe honored Miss Flossie Kauffman whose marriage to Mr Oran Brownlee of Mallard was an event of June 20 The gathering included many friends of the bride with a mock wedding and a prophetic anniversary ten years hence as features Little Janet Kauffman announced the marriage A. D Clearl A R Graham B A Kerns J W Bower Julius Hansen OC J Kauffman Alma Olerich hosted and refreshments were served
Burglars raided Knterim and Somers early Sunday, stealing about $1000 in goods from five businesses. They favored silks, automobile tires, and firearms. Police suspect a Ft. Dodge gang, and local vigilance groups are urged to stay alert and prepared.
Hollis, a leading Rolfe golfer, took low score in a two week club run tournament earning a golf ball prize. C J White and J P Lester also won prizes, with Lester finishing last and White eighth.
Residents applaud Mrs Mark Shaw at Titanka as she reports 1000 chickens raised this season with over 100 eggs remaining to hatch. Her flock attracts many friends who congratulate her on the success of her poultry venture.
At a Red Arrow Club meeting the group votes to issue twenty five Chautauqua tickets for Red Arrow money as the July feature. Tickets cost $800 in Red Arrow funds, one per family, with registration at Red Arrow locations. If applications exceed twenty five a drawing will select the recipients, to be redeemed at the time of drawing. date and hour to be announced. This is promoted as a good use of Red Arrow money. Watch for updates.
Mrs E A Messinger entertained the Past Worthy Matrons of Rolfe Chapter O E S at her west town home on Friday June 15 honoring Mrs Birdie Kerr of Seattle Washington a past worthy matron. Twelve guests dined at a four course luncheon with crepe paper star centerpiece and flowers, served by Miss Dorothy Messinger. The afternoon featured visiting and fancy work as the group bid farewell hoping for many more gatherings and good luck for the guest.
A detailed list of Red Arrow sale items logged June 13 shows numerous buyers and prices, highlighting this as the most successful Arrow money retirement to date. Names such as Ee L Hollis P W Peterson Mrs Kirkpatrick Geo Landvig A G Sroufe contribute to a sizable catalog of miscellaneous goods and manila totals.
W P Bush of Gilmore City died Tuesday June 12 after a brief illness. Funeral services were held last Friday in Gilmore. An early settler south of Rolfe, he was among the region's pioneers and grandfather of Mrs Leslie Wheeler of this city.
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