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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
7
Committee defers credit for past surpluses and warns the community bears the risk of any loss as the chautauqua proceeds. Nineteen selections promised across fifteen acts with ten good pieces, tickets at two dollars for adults and one dollar for children, sale at Nacke Pharmacy. J. T. Grant serves as chairman.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church surprised the evangelist and his wife at the Manse on Tuesday night. The young people provided entertainment and baskets of food for a lively evening. Rev Lester received a fish catching spoon hook and Mrs Lester a sunbonnet as gifts.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the local American Legion posts calls a special meeting Saturday evening July 1 at Legion Hall. Members are urged to attend and bring final plans for July 4 along with assignments.
The best place to eat on the Fourth of July will be at the Woman's Club on Main Street in front of the air Store. Sandwiches and drinks hot and cold, homemade pies, ice cream and other goodies will be served by the club's youngest and most beautiful members.
A buyer using aliases and false pretenses obtained a Hudson Six from F M Ritchey north of Bradgate but the check bounced. Authorities traced the suspect across Nebraska, with links to a Paige Six in Rolfe and other stolen vehicle plots in Gladbrook, Bode, and Ottosen. The suspect, an ex convict, ramified through multiple towns before being stopped.
Thieves forced a rear grate at Lyman Beers & Co in Gilmore City last Friday night and stole goods valued at 400 to 500 dollars. They loaded suitcases with merchandise and appeared to know sizes, then likely escaped on a train the next day. Beers notes the culprits chose the best items but left much of the stock behind.
Miss L M S Davies offers a millinery stove for the Fourth of July to the W C T U for a rest room. The space will have cots for babies rocking chairs and toilet facilities. Visiting ladies and the community are invited to use the provided comforts.
Each member asked to donate a pie for the Fourth of July and bring it to a Main street stand anytime after 10:00 a.m. on July 4.
Readers are urged to boost the July 9 to 16 Chautauqua week, with notices on ticket sales locations and a committee statement. The piece lauds the program as among the association’s best and calls for collective effort to make the event a success for youth and community entertainment.
A Paige Six stolen from Fred Sage a week ago Monday near Gladbrook was found at the F. M. Ritchey garage. Frank reported it to the county sheriff, who recovered the car. Ritchey received a $50 reward for reporting first. the owner recovered his vehicle.
A Ford automobile stolen from Rolfe last Saturday night, owned by E N Bergstrom who works for Wm Stein, was abandoned by the thieves near Sutherland and later recovered by the owner.
Miss Gladys McMahon and Mr Herman Stelter, both of Minneapolis, were married last week. They will reside in Minneapolis where Stelter is foreman of a large garage. McMahon grew up in Rolfe and attended Rolfe schools before moving with her mother.
Amy Ireland of the Music Committee announces Rolfe plans a town band aided by the Woman's Club. About fifty instrumentalists are ready, with more welcome, and a meeting at Legion Hall on Thursday June 29 at seven o'clock will discuss forming the ensemble and securing a reader and instructor.
The Presbyterian Church notes list Sunday services including morning worship at 10 30 and evening service at 8 00 led by Rev John P Lester. The Daily Vacation Bible School closes this week with a morning service demonstration by 96 pupils and expects over 100 participants.
Rolfe Legion members host a big Fourth of July program in Rolfe with Bradgate band concerts at 9:30 and 7:30, City Park baseball games at 10:00 and 1:30, free street shows at 4:15 and 4:30, horse and Ford races, fireworks at 8:30, and a Legion Hall dance. Proceeds fund a soldier's memorial in Rolfe with park gate charges 25 and 50 cents.
Fort Dodge hosts a July Fourth festival with a public address by Senator Pitt of Logan at City Park. The Hawkeye Fair grounds offer boxing, fireworks, drills, Karl King’s band, outdoor sports, and other amusements. A two day racing meet features trotting pacing and running with ample picnic space.
Last evening Joseph McEwen par vied the Rolfe golf course with a thirty three. He had a birdie on No 2 and a par on seven holes with one over par on No 7. The sporting editor predicted the course would be made in par this season, and Joe sets the pace. Gene Parriott’s thirty six was the previous best.
Miss Idella Brinkman and Harvey Freeman wed at the groom’s Covina California home with Rev C W Eddy officiating. The couple’s reception followed, guests included relatives from Freeman and Brinkman families. Freeman is employed by Southern California Edison after service. couple residence at 3808 School Street.
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