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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1923
Page
4
A chaotic but entertaining screening features Rolfe and Sherlin in a fast paced comedy. Viewers react with laughter as a "Red Arrow" gag lands, and the two-hour program satisfies the audience with lively, moving scenes.
Rev Ernest Hoon leads Sunday worship at 10 30 with Bible School and Epworth League services. The mid winter rally drew 100 plus youths with Fort Dodge speakers and musical numbers from Humboldt and Gilmore City chapters. A June 19 20 convention is planned with strong reports from quarterly meeting. The Epworth League and Ladies Aid report growth and beautification work on the parsonage.
The Friday evening operetta showcased Eugene Clarke in the lead role of Rob the Gypsy Rover with strong support from Janette Brinkman as Lady Constance and Grace Marchant as Meg. Notable turns came from Gordon Siefkin as Lord Craven, Sterling Ritchey as Sir George Martendale, and Frank Wiley with Carol Ritchey as a romantic pair. the chorus, Beth Bryan at piano, and a small instrumental ensemble enhanced the performance as the cast delivered polished acting and music with several encores.
Fragmentary note indicates Knights of Pythias event scheduled for Friday May with unclear details. The brief mentions Br May 8 and suggests a gathering or meeting, but specifics and location are unreadable.
A large blaze at a cattle barn southeast of town consumed the barn while a silo, residence and outbuildings were saved. The Bradgate chemical engine aided efforts to prevent spread. No stock lost. hay destroyed. Fire likely started by electrical wiring as residents rushed to help and a crowd gathered.
The Rolfe school praises supervisor of music Miss Jeanette Hartung for bringing out the best in her pupils. Her long earnest labor yields results beyond personal artistry, meriting high compliment for this year’s event and the community’s musical pride.
Rolfe's "Big Band" schedules a benefit concert on Tuesday evening May 8 at 8 o'clock in the school auditorium. Proceeds aid the band’s finances to hire a director for Decoration Day and sustain future paid performances. admission 35 and 25 cents.
A county meeting of the American Legion the Womans Auxiliary and the 40 and 8 will be held at Hronek's opera house Pocahontas on Tuesday May 8 at 8:00 pm. Department Adjutant James F. Barton of Des Moines and Richard F. Mitchell of Fort Dodge will be principal speakers. J A Eckenrod Co Commander invites all to attend.
A Tuesday morning clean-up at the city park attracted only about twenty volunteers who wielded rakes to clear debris. Despite effort, fires flared in unworked areas, covering about half the park, with notable changes in conditions and a breakfast break provided by the ladies at 8:00. Rats were noted as foraging in the open during the effort.
The Past Worthy Matrons of Rolfe Chapter 0 EE 8 hosted a May 1 luncheon for thirteen at the Siefkin residence. A glass basket centerpiece held sweet peas and violets. favors matched the theme. Seven women plus three guests attended, with Cateress Cleaver preparing a three course meal.
Sunday services list morning worship at 10 30 a m Bible School 11 45 a m Junior Endeavor 3 00 p m Christian Endeavor 7 00 p m Evening Service 8 00 p m Week day prayer meeting Thursday 8 00 p m Worshipers praised the turnout and lessons a sermon on the evolution of Christianity will cover the dispersion of the Jews temple destruction and the birth of modern Christianity C H Moon to lead the C E B meeting next Sunday night The canvassing committee meets Sunday 3 00 p m to elect the church welfare committee members This important meeting invites all members to attend
The circus comes to Rolfe on May 14 featuring over 700 people and 500 horses. A mile long parade includes 125 workers and three advertising cars, with ten acres and more than fifteen tents required for setup. The show boasts 108 wagons, 100 wild animals, many animal acts, a world champion wrestler offering 100 to anyone he fails to throw in 15 minutes, and a gold leaf band wagon worth 3000.
The Rosary Society of St. Margaret's church hosted a Thursday evening event at the Nacke residence with Mrs F J Nacke Mrs W B Taylor Mrs E H Clarke and Miss Bridgie Crahan as hostesses. A dinner for a limited number preceded games and a late lunch at eleven. the house was full and proceeds exceed thirty dollars for church work.
The Womans Club will hold a Friday afternoon meeting in May at the Ky of Ps hall to elect officers. Members urged to attend. a band benefit is planned for Tuesday night.
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