Community Club Events Schedule for June and July
A list of local society events including Pythian Sisters meeting June 21 at K of P Hall, Y M C A Bridge club events June 24 26 and 27, a Merit Merchants Special June 25, Cow Testing Annual Tour and Picnic at the County Farm June 27, B Z Club gathering June 29, and Boys and Girls club activities ending with the 1928 Chautauqua and August 17 Achievement Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisington
K. of Phall. Ry
Y. M. C. Bridge
Gerald Chase
County Farm
Isday
B. Z. Club
Clinton
Memorial service planned for late Rev H McEwen
YTERIAN church notes mourn the sudden loss of former pastor Rev H McEwen. A memorial service was held last Sunday and another service is set for 8:00 p m next Sunday at Pocahontas Presbyterian church with urging members to attend in large numbers.
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H. McEwen
W. H. McEwen
Pocahontas Presbyteri
Rolfe Presbyterians
Pocahontas Church
Overny
Plover Ladies Attend Royal Neighbor Convention
Plover local news notes a Royal Neighbor convention in Gilp City. The report lists attendees from area families and mentions travel to Des Moines and St. Louis for events. Social visits, funerals, and upcoming Olive Branch meeting are also referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Plover
Gilp City
Lover
Bors Foley
West Bend
W. J. Johnson
Charles
Jaitor
Johnson Roger Oy
Trade Merit Specials advertised by Rolfe merchants
Rolfe merchants advertise Trade Merit Specials for sale next Friday and Saturday June 22 to 28. The full page lists lard at seven pounds for $1.00, a copper steel range at $119.00, wall paper discounts, canned peaches or pineapple, clothing bargains, hats, and various household items with marked savings. The article urges readers to plan a shopping list, buy locally, and keep money in circulation to benefit the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Andy
Merit Merchants
Faye Carroll Wiegman and Roger Wiegman Married in Sioux City
Miss Faye Carroll and Mr. Roger Wiegman wed Friday morning in Sioux City with Rev. Geo T Theobald officiating. The couple, both from Rolfe area roots, plan a honeymoon trip and home in Humboldt Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Carroll
Roger Wiegman
Sioux City
Geo. T. Theobald
Rolfe
Orvan Olerich
Kathleen Barnes
Z. T. Carroll
Dubuque
Pocahontas
Rose McCormick
County Credit Bureau
John F. Wiegman
U. S. Navy
Humboldt
Iowa
Sweets to Bring Rolfe Summer Show July 2 3 4
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau notes announce George Sweet and company will perform in Rolfe July 2 3 4 with plays What Ann Brot Home Laff That Off and The Home Towners. The cast includes Howard Brown J F Marlow Johnny Watson Alan Purling Jimmy Leonard Hazel Brown and Mrs Sweet with a jazz orchestra between acts.
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George Sweet
Rolfe
Mrs. Sweet
Ann Brot
The
Sweets
Howard Brown
J. F. Marlow
Johnny Watson
Alan Purling
Jimmy Leonard
Jack Darrell
Hazel Brown
Flo Wandas
Frances Ryan
Mitzi Merry
Transfer of Rev. G. T. Theobald to Humboldt Stirs Local Parish
Rev G T Theobald is transferred to Humboldt after returning from a priests retreat in Sioux City. Father Tuell will replace him from Sac City. Theobald has led St Margaret s Catholic church to growth and a new addition, and will be missed in Humboldt athletic circles. Rolfe residents wish him well and expect visits from him, as Humboldt gains a dedicated pastor.
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All Rolfe
G. T. Theobald
Sioux City
Humboldt
Father Tuell
Sac City
Theobald
St. Margaret’s Catholic Church
Thee’bald
Rolfe
Shower for Miss Minnie Peterson Honors Couple to Be
Miss Minnie Peterson received a miscellany shower hosted by Miss Hattie Lehnus and Mrs. Frank Majorowicz at the Lehnus home. About thirty-five ladies, many former neighbors, shared advice recipes and hemmed towels while enjoying a gold and white luncheon and a daisied table. Out of town guests included Mrs. Herman Jaffer of Sioux Center Berte Brandstatter of Bradgate and Mrs. Thos Edwards and daughter Mary Louise of Inwood.
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Hattie Lehnus
Franklin Majorowicz
Minnie Peterson
B. J. Lehnus
Albert Sorenson
Herman Jaffer
Sioux Center
Berte Brandstatter
Bradgate
Thos. Edwards
Mary Louise
Inwood
Garfield 4-H Girls Hold Meeting at Garfield Township
The Garfield 4-H Girls' Club met at Miliai-Ivés home with president. talks by Annabelle Jessié Brinkman Lois Jessié Brinkman and Betty Melson. Mrs H D Brinkman county chairman spoke. Bernice Behr endsen demonstrated a lacquer process for decorative use. Light refreshments followed.
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Garfield Township
Miliai-Ivés
Ames
Annabelle
Lois Jessié Brinkman
Betty Melson
H. D. Brinkman
Bernice Behrendsen
Perry Amick Returns From Iowa City Health Course
Perry Amick came back Wednesday from a six week treatment at University Hospital in Iowa City and was reported much improved in health.
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Perry Amick
Iowa City
University Hospital
Rolfe High School Alumni Banquet Set for June 29
Invitations have gone out for the annual iBanquet of the Rolfe High School Alumni Association to be held Friday evening June 29 at the K of P hall. Plates cost one dollar. The banquet is sponsored by the classes of 1926 and 1927, with members urged to support the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High School ‘Alumni Association
K. of P
Vacation School News From Methodist Church
Several new pupils entered the vacation school this week and both children and teachers are enjoying it. The Ladies Aid Circle No 1 will serve at the church Wednesday afternoon next week. The older grades plan a food sale Saturday at Ihikenberry store. The Sunday School holds its annual summer Christmas tree on Sunday July 1 with a box to be sent to a girls school in Foo Chow China. Sunday night the Sanders Family Orchestra of Plover will offer a musical program as a prelude to the service. Ku a L R Davidson and son Donald visited Des Moines on business. Lee Harmon and family traveled to Rochester Minnesota to visit Mrs Harmon after a major operation at the Mayo Hospital.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Circle No. 1
Ihikenberry Store
Foo Chow
China
Sanders Family Orchestra of
Plover
Jewel leads district with top Holstein and strong butterfat
Three year old Jewel, a purebred Holstein owned by Allen and Watson of Laurens, ranks first with 1407 lbs milk and 84.8 lbs butterfat. The record notes her type and conformation rival today’s top show cows and lists members with cows producing over 50 lbs butterfat, including O. G. Watson and Geo. Aschenbrenner among others.
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Pocahontas County
Martin Gehrt
Havelock
R. M. Booge
Palmer
L. E. Ferguson
Laurens
J. T. Seifert
Rolfe
Jewel
Allen & Watson
O. G. Watson
Geo. Aschenbrenner
Gust Anderson
W. M. Gehrt
R. E. Rouse
Thos. Edge & Son
Cleo Searcy
John Kilburn
M. H. Hoskins
Walter Sanford
C. A. Julian
Kittenball Standings Spark Playoff Friday Night Tie
Mather and C B tied for first with nine wins each after twelve games. A playoff is set for Thursday June 28 with a Monday double header to feature Mather Colebaugh and a $0.10 and $0.25 admission benefiting Boy Scouts and Campfire Girls. The season’s next week schedule includes Colebaugh versus Mulford, Mather versus C B, and a Theobald double header.
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Mather
Mulford
Theobald
Farewell for Rev Theobald at St Margaret's Church
The congregation of St Margaret's church will hold a farewell reception for Rev G T Theobald on Monday evening June 25 at the Knights of Pythias hall. All friends are invited to attend as he leaves to labor in another field and to Humboldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Margaret's Church
G. T. Theobald
Knights of Pythias
Theobald
Humboldt
Worth-While Club Notes Demonstrate Rugs And Lacquer
The Worth-While Club met June 8 at Mrs. Wm. Fisher’s home with all members present. Vera Madsen demonstrated home-made rugs and helped others start a sample rug for notebooks. Mildred Kueck gave a health talk on milk use and care. Evelyn Snook led a picture study on Old Ironsides. Marjory Vaughn showcased a lacquer process producing vases and boxes. Rinehart Peterson visited Sioux City to see his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Everson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Fisher
Vera Madsen
Mildred Kueck
Evelyn Snook
Susan Struthers
Marjory Vaughn
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D. D
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Adgate
Hl Bowen
Lucy Hurley
Casper
Wyo
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J. H. Pollock
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A.mcewen
Arrow
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Okla
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Faye
Roger
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Minnesota
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Snyder
Zelda
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LaVerne Leonard
Rockwall City
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Gilmore City
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Rolfe High
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Sweet
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Towa State College
Luther Miller
Page County
Miss Pringle
Vivian
Miss Miller
John Madsen
Doris Grove
Beulah Campney
Hazel Christensen
Frances
Myrtle Splittgerber
Emma Schroeder
Rolfe Club
Iowa State College
Frank Reed
Dairy Farmers Too
Laurens City
SE Spec
W. H. MeEwen
Ewen McEwen
McEwen
Presbyterian Church
Battle Creek
McIrwen
Ewen M
University of Iowa
Harry
W. H. Jr
Regina
Can
Charlottetown
Prince Edward Isle
Canada
Miss Peterson
Garfield
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. H. Walker
L. R. Davidson
Donald
Des Moines
Lee Harmon
Vernon
Mpworth League
Mather Sh
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Rev.heobalip
Rinehart Peterson
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