Local notes from Rolfe area on war effort and community life
The Rolfe column reports on early hints of wartime mobilization with residents like B W Dinzy and E A Keefe called to service, plus local guests, gardening innovations by Dr A C Hackley, and school contest results. It notes missing addresses for service members, a recent army move to France for Ambrose Hart, and community events at Ambrose’s restaurant and Des Moines surgery for Prof B D Bloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Hackley
War Gardens
Kay Alan
Hackley
EB. J. Hart
Ambrose
France
B. D. Bloom
Hollis
Des Moines
Fay
Methodist Hospital
Rolfe
F. D. Woodruff
Mrs. Furman
Millar
Red Cross an Army Without Guns in War for Civilization
The article extols the Red Cross as the world’s most merciful instrument, surpassing Civil War mercy, an army of compassion that follows veterans, funds waved for continual support, and a promise to back soldiers as America defends civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Humanity
America
Army of the Red Cross
Methodist Revival and Programs At Local Church
The sermon and events pivot around evangelist Lingren arriving May 14 for one night. Mothers Parents Day observed with carnations and special services. A patriotic flag presentation by Senator Henderson and multiple meetings follow including Love Feast and revival services led by Rev Evans through the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
Fort Dodge
Evangelist Lingren
Men's Brotherhood Clauss
Fowerth League
Dts
Methoad
G. W. Henderson
Free Methodist Church Notes Preview W G Taylor
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at eight o clock regular services next Sunday at eleven in the morning and eight at night May 19 as the re opening and dedicatory key date for the church.
Danish Lutheran Services and Meetings Notice
Pastor J P M Magnussen announces Danish language morning services and English evening services at the Danish Evangelical Church on May 6 and May 19. Communion on Pentecost Sunday May 19 at 10 30. Ladies Aid met May 1 at Mrs Nelsons. Young people meet May 5 at 3 pm, A Isaacson home. Catechetical class May 4 and May 18 at 2 30 at the parsonage. All are invited to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penticost
L Ladies’ Aid
Chris Nelson
A. Isaacson
Rolfe
Iowa Local Boards Ordered to Call Agriculturists Now
The Iowa local boards received instructions from the Provost Marshal General directing immediate calls for all men in agriculture. Guy E. Logan signs the Adjutant General message stating that registrations should be called by order numbers rather than deferments, overriding telegram B-80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Iowa
Local Board of
Guy E. Logan
Adjutant General
Court de NT
G.3b
Peterson
Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated in Pocahontas County
Mr and Mrs Simmons celebrated their golden wedding on Tuesday April 30 in Pocahontas County. Married in 1848 the couple, veteran Civil War participant Mr Simmons and his wife, were joined by four generations and friends from Fonda and surrounding areas for a golden dinner and daylong celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
Immons
Tie Ones
Pocahontas County
Meg
Ada O. Ryan
Illinois
Hattie Campbell
California
Nellie Stiller
Olivia, Minn
Ada Leonard
Dayton
Wm. Cox
Wm. Davidson
Sutter
Manson
Ray Campbell
J. W. Campbell
Loving
Fortedge
Fonda
Rolfe ISD to Hold June 7 2018 School Election
Public notice from Rolfe Independent School District Pocahontas County Iowa sets a special election for June 7 2018 at F A Malcolm's office Rolfe from 1 pm to 6 pm. Voters will decide on a 10000 bond to complete a new school building and equipment. District directors announce per petition signatures and state code references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Pocahontas
Iowa
F. A. Malcolm
Board of Directors
Lowa
J. J. Brinkman
Summer wedding at the Reiter farm in West Bend area
The ceremony joined Paulie Ohey Wpen Misa Mary Derner and Joe Reiter Jr as bridal party roles with a light blue gown and a bouquet of bride's roses. Afterward a wedding dinner at the groom's parents in Hudson and a dance followed. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Reiter. the groom plans to work on his father's farm between here and Rolfe. They will begin housekeeping promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulie Ohey
Misa
Mary Derner
Joe Reiter
Messaline
Georgette
Henry Hudson
Hudson
Rolfe
West Bend
Towas
Minnesota
North Dakota
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Uncle Sam
Ambrose Hansell
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HH. F. McGowan
Aity
Johnson
Spencer
Lake Park
Sanborn
Thomas
I. C. Rankin
Mattie Wiley
Humboldt
Eva Tilton
Bradgate
Frank King
Hob Klein
Amber Lake
Congress
McIntire & Son
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. C. S&s. Barnette
Pasta
A. T. Sager
LeMars
C. A. Evana
Wellington Springs
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Evans
Free Methodist Church
W. G Taylor
J. P. M. Magnussen
George Creel
Ladies’ Union
Wep
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Welch
Rex Brand
Iolly
United States Government
R. Cook
Rolfe Lowa
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