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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1927
Page
5
A candid town column urges keeping money circulating locally to boost Rolfe and its paper. It quips about fuel oil, political stakes in a precinct, and references a potato on oil cans to stop leaks. The piece stresses self reliance and avoids subsidies, inviting reader support through advertising.
Murl McDonald, former local Y M C A secretary, attended the Pocahontas County Farm Bureau board meeting in Pocahontas on March 23. A county wide butter and egg price survey was set for March 26, following last Saturdays price checks. Discussion covered shipping livestock to the Producers' Commission Co, with W. W. Wilcox noting the firm’s strong Chicago presence and continued leadership in its field.
Miss Florence Forbes of Iowa State College led about forty leaders and club girls at the courthouse on Friday March 25. Veteran leaders Mrs H L Ryan and Mrs J C Truelsen began their fourth year guiding the work. Represented townships include Sherman Bellville Marshall Swan Lake Dover Powhatan Des Moines Lake and Center. The group will study Home Furnishings focusing on making rooms more attractive and functional with emphasis on windows and wall coverings. An inspiration note closes the report.
We thank Rolfe friends for kindness shown and assistance at the funeral of our beloved sister Mae Barry. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. G.W. , My, and Mrs. C. L. Holliday, Ella. Baker.
Sheriff Winegarden and County Attorney Harris ruled O B McClurkin not legally responsible for the death of Mrs. O B McClurkin in Rolfe on March 15 1927 after a week long illness. The investigation found a prior quarrel over Mr McClurkin's children and other matters. It concluded the tablets were self administered amid a history of personal struggle and community sympathy for the victim.
The County Federation of Woman's Clubs will meet in Havelock on Saturday April 2. The day includes a 10:30 board meeting 11:30 committee meetings a 12:00 covered dish luncheon 1:30 music and a 9:00 public health program directed by Mrs Bash.
Dover Township Farm Bureau Unit gathered at Frank Calkins home on Friday March 26 with a large crowd. Miss Hilda Funk and Herbert Hammer staged a playlet Please Pass the Cream. Miss Emma Calkins played piano and Dick Carey sang. County Agent spoke on county projects and plans for a Girls Club were set under J M Barnes township chairman.
Twenty producers refused Abies Irish Rose, a play by a former chorus girl now earning 15 million dollars. The crowd of male decision makers is shown to lack perfect judgment.
A printed warning explains that readers in arrears risk their Arrow newspaper being discontinued soon unless payments are made. The notice notes the address label shows expiration and that papers overdue by over a year or with high postage rates may be cut off.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Cornell hosted 125 Farm Bureau members at their Garfield Township home on Thursday March 24 Andrew Ives presided with Earl Ives as master of ceremonies Malcolm school pupils led by Miss Dora belle Pollock performed several numbers Glenn Ives and Chester Truelsen dressed as Irish comedians entertained with songs Edith Cox sang and Miss Lois Jessie Brinkman read R W Wilkin Rolfe Community Club president spoke on community building Abe DeVaul praised cooperation and organization Elevator discussion followed about replacing the Rolfe Grain Milling Co plant burned recently Next Garfield Unit gathering set for April 28 at the Brandhoy home
Mrs Alfred Baker aged 81 died March 24 1927 in Des Moines Iowa after a long pioneer life. Born in England May 19 1845 she immigrated to America with her parents at age three, lived near Dyersville and Rolfe, Iowa then had five children Frank Edith Dora Ella and Fred. Funeral services were held at Rolfe with burial in Clinton Garfield Cemetery and she lived with daughters in Des Moines the last twenty years.
A father reflects on his son’s future and the limits of talent. He notes inherent constraints and that parental choices in upbringing are not the sole cause of outcomes.
A Rolfe meeting of farmers and business leaders discussed starting a non stock co operative elevator as the Rolfe Grain & Milling Co may not rebuild. Ed Dunn of Mason City may address a mass meeting on April 8 at the K P hall to outline plans. Local buyers may gain first chance to purchase the milling site and Charlton Larson Grain Co may sell to locals.
Palmer hosts a county W C T U institute featuring student poster displays praised for neatness and originality. Posters will tour Reliable and J B Pattee stores in Pocahontas next week as resolutions honor local unions and speakers. The talk highlights include contributions from Mrs W P Wheeler Benedict Home Bible in Public School Soldiers Sailors Flower Mission and Miss Hollister. The note ends with a wry line on marriage and divorce courts.
Pocahontas County advances dairy calf club efforts led by Leonard Kennedy in Rolfe with boys lined up. Floyd Johnston will visit April 27 28 29 to promote clubs in Rolfe. Committees in Fonda Laurens plan exhibits at the Big Four Fair and form new clubs focusing on feeding management pedigree and rural leadership for youth ages 10 to 18 with calves born after August 1 1926 and by April 1 1927.
The Arrow editorial misrepresents Christian Science by linking it to psychology and Emile Coue. The editor clarifies that Christian Science centers on God as divine Mind and that healing comes through understanding God, not mind over matter, quoting Mary Baker Eddy and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. J Latimer Davis, Committee on Publications.
In 1926 seventy eight cities saw 6693 automobile fatalities, a figure excluding countless rural deaths. Experts blame not only regulation but education and moral restraint for reducing crashes, arguing that strict enforcement and broad public education are essential to curb needless sorrow and loss of life.
Walter Fisher of Plover earns a center spot on Iowa's All-State high school basketball team as chosen by Jack North. The Register and Tribune expert praises Fisher's 6'1.5" frame and 175 pounds, noting his pivotal role in Plover's 26 wins in 30 games and his strong team overall.
Rolfe Woman's Club holds its regular meeting Friday afternoon April 1 with Civic Department chair Mrs. B. Rudolfson in charge. Mrs. QO Fuller speaks on Shrubs and Flowers and How to Beautify the Lawns and Gardens. Members urged to attend. Another note suggests watching a man start a stalled automobile.
The article urges the driving public to heed timely warnings from the press noting railroads have pushed safety awareness onto motorists. It compares driver readiness to locomotive operation requiring experience and established habits before operating a train.
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