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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
5
The message urges support for a July fourth to July eleventh chautauqua promising stronger talent and a richer program. It emphasizes peace and plenty, social bonds, music, science, drama, poetry, and speeches, urging readers to plan and fund season tickets to ensure success and prevent ruin.
In a close sub-district declamatory contest at Humboldt Miss Laura Everett of Rolfe High School placed second in the dramatic class with The Lost Word among four entrants from eleven schools. Rolfe supporters attended, and the event showcased local youth talent. A separate social gathered Miss Weather Hansman as guest of honor after a club outing at the Foster home.
The Rolfe Independent School District board met Monday, accepting O B Fuller’s resignation and appointing B L Hollis and F A Malcolm to fill vacancies. Ja McCray refused to qualify, C C Seifert was also absent, leaving a largely new board tasked with sustaining steady growth. The district notes progress in manual training domestic science agriculture and normal training, with graduates earning college honors. The old board is praised for long service and fiscal gains, while the new board is urged to maintain people’s backing for continued success.
Last Sunday saw good attendance at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Miss Sanborn of the Childrens Home giving a closing talk and collecting funds. The Lemon Orchestra members were hosted by Mrs. W. R. Rogers and Mrs. C. Burnette at the Rogers home for dinner. subscriptions to the new parsonage are urged. Sunday programs include Sabbath School at 11:45, Men’s Bible Class, Epworth League at 6:30, and Bible Tragedies at 7:30 focusing on The Tragedy of an Ancient Feast With Modern Applications. The Musical Arts Quartet is set for March 19 at 7 p.m. McEwen visited Des Moines to watch legislative sessions and highway repeal debates.
A reader questions why people send money to mail order houses and large city stores when they can buy at local merchants. The call emphasizes supporting hometown traders and read their ads in Southwestern Weekly.
Richard J. Hoveland of Eagle Grove and Miss Dora Paulson were married Sunday March 14 at the bride's parents home in Des Moines township with Rev. Daleseide officiating. Best man was Lendt Paulson and bridesmaid Christina Hoveland. a four course dinner followed.
About twenty ladies surprised Grandma Hancher at the J I Hancher home shortly after 8 PM Tuesday for her 73rd birthday. Cards and gifts were given, guests brought their handwork, music filled the evening, and refreshments were served by Mrs J H Hancher at the McHenry News report. A H Malcolm has made steady gains after illness, and the Borthjenby 3 Club enjoyed a gathering at the Siefkin home with a Victrola and chicken popper for refreshments.
Trustees supervisors and engineers gathered at Pocahontas for a road meet with Highway Commissioner Holden expected but absent. Officials discussed the road question while the crowd grew restless, leaving convinced half the attendees that Holden lobbied in Des Moines and avoided disclosure.
The sub-district declamatory contest held in Humboldt last Friday chose Miss Laura Everett of Rolfe as second-place winner with her rendition of Henry Van Dyke's Lost Word. Miss Laura Schroder of Humboldt won first place. Everett cannot advance to the state contest unless the first place winner is unable to proceed.
Rev. Frite Andersen invites all to Sunday morning services at eleven oclock. Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Woodruff visited relatives in Whitten Sunday evening. Albert Johnson and W. D. Tremain came from Fort Dodge to look up automobile prospects and Albert spent Sunday with his people. The Tuesday Club met with Mrs. C. W. Siefkin hosting. Readings from former members who moved away were shared, including Mrs. Horner, Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. Symes, Mrs. Thompson, the Halls, Hells, and others lingering in nearby towns.
Dr MacDonald addressing the Grant Club urges higher global ethics through Pan Americanism and Christian example. The talk frames social centers as essential to youth development, urban reform, and national character, calling for centers in every community to provide reading, games, and moral guidance.
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