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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1923
Page
5
A major touring circus visited Rolfe on Monday drawing large crowds. Despite notable elephants, lions, and trained dogs, patrons complained of widespread shortchanging and several restitution incidents. One performer faced court action as tensions rose with townspeople amid mixed opinions on the show.
The Junior Auxiliary to the Woman’s Club hosted mothers, high school faculty, the president and Art Department members of the Woman’s Club. They presented a musical program and play in the auditorium, then served refreshments in the music room where guests received pink carnations. The event marked the girls’ first opportunity to showcase their efforts and was met with wide approval.
Notice to all members of Rolfe Golf Club about prizes donated by bankers and doctors for driving approach and putting contests held twice yearly in May and September. First contest slated for Tuesday May 22 at 1 00 pm with all members urged to participate. Z T Carroll sports commissioner. Earl Ferguson moving to new east town home.
A Rolfe city roundup reports heavy enforcement as police and prohibition agents crack down after a busy weekend. Two violators faced $100 fines plus costs for selling liquor and related violations, others were fined for drunkenness, and one man was bound over to the grand jury on manufacturing charges.
R J Reetz of Rolfe and Mrs Emma Portz of Fort Dodge wed Saturday evening May 12 at six in the Reetz home with Rev J P Lester officiating. The ceremony drew friends and was followed by a two course dinner served by Mesdames Pike Dady Brigham and McIntire. Out of town guests included Mrs Reetzs sister and husband Mr and Mrs Julius Weidman of Manson, Ralph Portz of Fort Dodge and Mrs E R Thompson with Dorothy of Fort Dodge. The groom is a railway foreman on the M & St L at Rolfe and the bride recently moved from Fort Dodge. The couple express hope for a long, happy life together.
While World Bros circus traveled from Webster City toward Rolfe last Saturday night, night watchman Omer Amundsen about 25, from Jewell, was crushed after falling between moving train cars near Eagle Grove, resulting in his death.
The Tuesday Club hosted mothers for a one o clock luncheon at Mrs. C. B. Bowen’s home on May 15. Lavender decor and lace favor bags set the theme as guests enjoyed a two course meal and a program with singing and readings. Mothers listed include Mrs. Helen Chambers Mrs. H C Ratcliff Mrs. E M Wilcox and others from Plover Mallard and local families. A closing quip notes a homely proverb about rights and wealth.
World Bros. Circus staged a return engagement in Rolfe on Wednesday evening after Mayor McCray summoned two money changers, the manager, and the attorney to a petty larceny hearing. Harry Hood pleaded guilty to short changing patrons, was fined 100 dollars plus costs, and ordered to restore funds. The event, amid train-eggings and window damage, drew calls for justice and restraint from Rolfe’s citizens.
The senior class presents An Early Bird in the high school auditorium Friday evening May 25. The cast includes Cyrus B Kilbuck president of P D Q railroad Glenn Beam Tony Kilbuck and others like Bruce Ferguson Artie the office boy Jessamine Lee Vera Nelson Ruth Riwan and Rosa Bella Beavers.
A light hearted college lad trained by his railroad president father faces debt and expulsion. Tony schemes to win fame by steering the River road project, buys it from Barnaby Bird, then swaps for the North road in a tense exchange. He ends as a self made businessman amid comic side characters with plans to see the show May 25.
Sunday afternoon a car carrying Mr and Mrs H Sherman and neighbors was hit eight miles south of Rolfe on the Manson road by George Johnson of Havelock. The Stickle car from Fort Dodge sustained heavy damage while Johnson admitted fault and agreed to pay. Johnson, now sought by authorities, had consented to final settlement with Warren Stickle.
Storm Lake hosts the annual northwest Iowa summer school for teachers designated by the Iowa State Teachers College Gedar Falls. The twelve week term begins June 5 with Fred D. Cram as director and a faculty of leading local educators. Participants earn official credits and Storm Lake offers lodging and entertainment.
Pocahontas hosts an all county play day on May 18 with band music a rest tent and picnic lunch. The Pocahontas Commercial Club awards three floats prizes of 10 8 and 7 for best beauty originality and cleverness to be announced after diploma presentations.
Last week M L Dingman bought the South Side Cafe from Mr and Mrs Harry Pyle and now controls Rolfe dining options. Carl Dingman will manage one site while the father oversees another as they extend Hansell restaurant service praised as excellent.
The band drew a huge crowd with its first street concert and plans another show next Saturday. It will travel to Pocahontas tomorrow to participate in the County Play Day festivities and perform in the afternoon at the track meet.
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