Rolfe Holds Patriotic Meeting at Fort Snelling
A Rolfe Minnesota gathering drew crowds for a wartime mobilization event. Veterans led the march past the post office as Rev Burnette and Rev Echin spoke passionately about protecting rights and civilization. Local men Shannon Charlton and Damborg discussed enlistment and camp prep, with Rolfe ready to support the war effort and hopeful for all to return home.
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Fort Snelling
Minn
Rolfe
Army
Navy
W. A .Marther
Laster
H. Ford
America
Burnette
Wille
R.D. Echiin
Oe Ferguson
Ward
Fort ‘Snelling
Damborg
Charlton
Tegard
Inton Chariton
Mae
Gospel Team Preaches in Ware at Methodist Church
The Christian Endeavor Gospel Team of Rolfe visited Ware to conduct services at the Methodist church. Speakers included Ray Ferguson, Carl Kauffman, Albert Howland, and Jess Hosier delivering topics on duty and Christian life. The Ware choir contributed fine music and the team plans future meetings in Gilmore City, Plover, and Bradgate.
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Christian Endeavor Gospel Team
Rolfe
Ware
Ray Ferguson
Carl Kauffman
Albert Howland
Jess Hosier
Gilmore City
Plover
Bradgate
Teas and gatherings mark summer weddings in town
The week featured multiple social showers honoring Miss Maude Barry and Miss Bess Powell as they approach marriage. Teachers and community members hosted surprise gifts, cut glass, and movie party amusements. More gatherings followed at Supt. Bloom and Mrs. Bloom’s home and at Mrs. J. A. McIntire’s, with attendees praising sociability and predicting weddings this summer.
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Winnie -Dee
Maude Barry
Supt
Mra
D. Bloom
Bess Powell
J. A. McIntire
Memorial Sunday Service at Presbyterian Church
Memorial Sunday services will be held in the Presbyterian church on Sunday May 27 at 10 30 A M Dr Bohlin will deliver the memorial address This will be a union gathering and everyone is invited to attend Reserved seats for members only Let four or five of these two organize present if possible
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Presbyterian Church
Bohlin
Decoration Day observed in Rolfe withWAR era honors
Decoration Day arrangements are set for Rolfe on a Wednesday observance led by the Woman's Relief Corps to honor soldiers from 1861 to 1865. Officers include President W A Kelley and Marshal C A Green. A procession to Clinton Cemetery will follow an opera house program featuring music, addresses, and a Lincoln recitation.
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Rolfe
Woman's Relief Corps
America
W. A. Kelley
C. A. Green
K. of P. Hall
Opera House
Rev. C
Burnette
Lemon Family Orchestra
W A. Kelley
Abe Lincoln
Vernon Sharp
Will Allen
Rulah Kirkpatrick
M. M. Joyce
Fort Dodge
Garfield Street
Marshal C. A. Green
Rolfe Band
Clinton Cemetery
Rebekah Calendar Degree Practice and Convention
Rebekah Calendar Degree staff practice Tuesday evening at the hall. Olive Branch Aid Society meets at Mrs. Robert Klein’s home this week with work for all. The convention will be held in the I O O F hall in Rolfe on Tuesday June 5 with all day and evening sessions. The Assembly Degree will be conferred at 1 30 P M June 5 for past and current Noble Grands. State President Mrs. Graham and Grand Secretary Miss Mathey will attend. John Doyle visited Port Dodge Tuesday.
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Olive Branch Aid Society
Robert Klein
Rolfe
Rebekah
Graham
Matheney
Happy Wedding in Rolfe Iowa May 15 1917
Miss Maude Armila Moore and Mr. Robert Benjamin Mather wed at the Moore home with a blue and white canopy arch and ring ceremony. The couple plans a honeymoon to the Twin Cities and will live east of town after June 1.
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Maude Armila Moore
Robert Benjamin Mather
J. S. Moore
Rolfe
Burnette
Methodist Church
Archie Mather
Twin Cities
Minnesota
Mather
Air High School
Mr.Mather
Des Moines Township Picnic At Consolidated School Grounds
A Des Moines township picnic will be held on the Consolidated School grounds all day Wednesday May 23 starting at nine in the morning. Events include a baseball game, picnic dinner, tennis tournament, exhibit of school work, program and races. Residents are urged to attend.
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Des Moines
Doctor H W Lyon Injured by Colt at DeWolf Place
Dr H W Lyon was injured Monday at the DeWolf place northwest of town when a colt kicked him after he stepped into a stall. He sustained severe bruises but no broken bones and is slowly recovering with temporary aid from Dr Beam before returning home.
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DeWolf Place
H. W. Lyon
Beam
Mr. Lyon
Doc
Corn Well Planted In Fine Ground Conditions
Farmers report the corn crop largely in the ground with ideal soil and weather. Ground is well prepared, conditions improving after a cool spring, with rain and heat expected to boost emergence and progress.
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Bryan
Appointments To Fort Snelling Iowa City May 11 Special
R W Henderson of Plover Shannon and Frank Chariton of Rolfe resign from University of Iowa work to join Fort Snelling reserve officer training in Minnesota. Over 6 000 applicants for 2 500 camp slots with strict tests on intellect character and fitness.
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Iowa City
R. W. Henderson
Plover
Shannon
Frank Chariton
Rolfe
State University of
University
Samp
Iowa
Man Attacked Over Flag in Street Night Incident
Walter Green was set upon by two men while walking home from a class play. He recalls two assailants, one tall and one heavy, stole his flag and struck him unconscious near the water works, later found staggering near Webb's drug store. He recovered by morning, with bruises and torn pocket, and suspects strangers did the attack possibly to hide a larger crime.
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Walter Green
Hollis
Hansell's
M. Weible
Pilot Creek
Webb
Waller
Walter
King
Card Of Thanks From Mr and Mrs Smith
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for assistance during illness and burial of the beloved husband and father. Also thanks for floral offerings as the family recalls visitors and support from Verne Cuff and local residents visiting in Gilmore City Clarksville and Iowa Falls during the week.
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Mra
P. L. Smith
Verne Cuff
Chardan
Thos. Leahy
Gilmore City
F. M. Hoard
Harry Stevens
Clarksville
George Bartley
Baby
Iowa Falls
Hoard
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Perod
Frank Charlton
Gospel
Rebekah Calendar
John Doyle
Port Dodge
Earl’ Chambers
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Methodist Parsonage
Grandmother Burnette
Ward Ferguson
Mire
Robert Slee
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