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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
5
A garbled excerpt mentions Belgian refugee conditions and an attempted carload shipment. The text is incomplete but indicates logistical actions related to refugees and transport attempts during conflict.
Readers learn that enlistment does not bind boys to orders but grants recognition as volunteers helping the war. The piece notes youths of various ages can participate by growing gardens, raising poultry, or other yard tasks, and invites visitors to the new County Y M C A office in Pocahontas shared with the Farm Bureau.
Voters face a calm campaign with Monday election day. The Citizens ticket lists C H Moon for Mayor J H Wilson for Assessor C M Webb for Treasurer C H Tol lefarude for Park Commissioner and C B Bowen M Bruce Z T Carrall Geo C Hauck W R Rogers as Councilmen. Easter Sunday will feature a lite sing fest with Governor Harding Judge Coyle and Senator Larrabee delivering patriotic addresses. Rolfe residents receive special invitation to join community events.
The advanced pupils from Rolfe and Gilmore City under Miss Amy Ireland will perform at the High School auditorium on Thursday evening March 28 at 8 15 PM. The program includes solos duets and trios and features selections by the High School Glee Club. The notice urges attendance to encourage the youths and notes personal support aids child development.
W. T. Maaskestad county agent visited and held a seed corn meeting at the I O O F hall with many in attendance. P. A. McCray was named community seed corn man to collect seed or report surplus seed. Cooperation and quick reporting are urged to unite the community and aid the county’s seed corn needs.
The Tuesday Club met with Mrs. J. H. Brinkman this week. The program was interesting though some expected participants were absent. Mrs. A Hille read an article by Lord Northcliffe titled Now Suppose the Lemon gave.
Pocahontas county swept first in all divisions at Rolfe High School. Vernon Sharp led in oratorical, Mavis Gilchrist excelled in dramatic, and Ruth McIntire won humorous, though Gilchrist and Lovrien were barred for unpaid dues, sending third place to Hasel Coonan. The Rolfe audience packed the auditorium and praised the program.
Old Gold and Red A Parlor Playlette scene marked Ritchey Parlor with characters Mr Greenski Miss Bingamar Wooee Wooed and a Mysterious Voice. Front door speaks softly as Kee amet Sepnuncon Ray Green visited the 2nd grade last week and Lacerne Jordan spelted down the 16th grade Friday. Vernon Bharp rests this week for Dayton declamatory contest upcoming.
The notice requests donations of clean usable garments and shoes for Belgian relief with a Friday 3 pm collection by Red Cross. A District No 4 Garfield Township program and box social at the school on Wednesday April 3 at 8 pm will split proceeds fifty fifty between Red Cross and school conveniences.
A H O Connor, praised by Dr Hillis, speaks at the High School Auditorium on April 6 under the Women’s auxiliary banner. He recounts frontline experiences from Marne to the Somme, including captivity, wounds, hospital life, and atrocities, aiming to present firsthand war conditions for all to hear.
Tessie Jarville died Wednesday at Laurens hospital after a short illness. She was brought from Rolfe for an operation but it was not performed due to low vitality. The body was taken to her parents Mr and Mrs OCbas Rising of Rolfe. Funeral arrangements are not definite but will likely be Sunday if siblings can reach here.
In a school event students Clarence Roberts and Vera Mverett tied for first place in oratorical and humorous categories respectively. The participants thanked Miss Putney for her guidance as the audience applauded.
Mrs Fae White McEwen hosted a Liberty luncheon for the Rolfe Woman's Club with 62 guests. The event featured green decor, a meatless menu, a music program by Miss Bernice Arthur, readings by Miss Mae Brinkman, vocal and piano performances, and a talk by Mrs Pasalg on equal suffrage. Proceeds of 27 50 donated to the club treasury.
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