Rolfe High School Plans May Events and Play
Rolfe High announces upcoming events including a Baccalaureate Sermon by Dr A Z McGogney on May gsth and Commencement on May 31 with Dr John A Gray of the University of Minnesota as speaker. The Class of 1916 will sing the class song, and the senior play The Fifteenth of January played to a packed opera house.
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Alyho
Rolfe High
A. Z McGogney
McGogney
John A Gray
University of Minesota
Bloom
Hollis
Clauss
Opera House
Elva Lemon
Ella Taylor
Hylah Hayward
Hannah Anderson
Andrea
Havelock Seeks Consolidation Of Schools
Havelock and surrounding area plan a consolidation election next Saturday to form a 35-section district including 31 outside sections plus Havelock’s four. Petitions reportedly signed nearly unanimously, with officials predicting a big majority in favor. The paper notes statewide adoption trends and urges local unity.
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Havelock
Crooked political musings urge action and self improvement
A satirical essay critiques wartime leadership and public fatigue while urging civic effort. It mocks self serving politicians and calls for personal fitness, garden work, and neighborly improvement to strengthen towns and daily life.
Lighter Leads Col lege Meet With Three Wins
Eugene Lighter of Rolfe swept three events at Cedar Rapids earning three firsts and aiding Coe College to win the mile relay. Grinnell's Hoyt took two firsts in sprints as Grinnell edged Coe by a narrow margin. Lighter to compete next Saturday at Des Moines in the state field meet.
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Cedar Rapids
Eugene Lighter
Rolfe
Coe College
Hoyt
Grinnell
Lighter
Grinnell Coege
Coe
Eugene
Des Moines
May Day celebration at Dandy Stunt Grant and Gunderson schools
At Dandy Stunt and Gunderson schools southwest of town Miss Aletta Grant and Miss Elvina Peter son led a joint May Day program in the former schoolhouse. Pupils performed, games followed, a baseball game and popcorn raffle entertained, and refreshments were served.
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Grant
Aletta Grant
Gunderson School
Elvina Peterson
Miss Grant
Gunderson
iGrant
Grant School
Des Moines Township Sets May 20 Special Election for District Directors
A special election will be held in the new Independent Consolidated District of Des Moines township next Saturday May 20 to choose a board of directors. Nominations show strong interest in school affairs with no disclosed issues. Directors for one year include Hans Miller Jacob Misenbach W E Struthers and K D Woodruff. Directors for two years include J H Hewlett A W Ralph J F Spangler Henry Thompson and Arthur Vaughn. Directors for three years include B J Lebnus G D Struthers. The article notes the exact issue remains unclear but anticipates a heated race.
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Des Moines
Hans Milller
Jacob Misenbach
W. E. Struthers
Kk. D. Woodruff
J. H.hewlett
A. W. Ralph
J. F. Spangler
Henry Thompson
Arthur Vaughn
B. J. Lebnus
G. D. Struthers
Fonda High School Debate Team Wins State Championship
Pocahontas county boasts Fonda debate team victory at state finals in Iowa City last Monday. The squad defeated five northwestern teams and Bedford to win western honors, then beat Independence in town city to claim the state title. They also supported the minimal wage schedule against Independence, proving their merit throughout the tournament.
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Pocahontas County
Fonda
Towa City
Konda
Northwestern Iowa
Bedford
Town City
Independence
Iowa
Ottumwa
Rolfe
Big Feed Promised by Woman's Club Event
Rolfe women invite all denominations to a large dinner at the Presbyterian church basement next Thursday evening at 6 40 with Mrs. Livingston speaking in the church auditorium. Proceeds support club funds.
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Rolfe
Presbyterian Church
Livingston
Splendid Platform Meeting On Mothers Day At Presbyterian
A Mothers Day event at the Presbyterian church featured four young orators C B Bowen Robert Grace Chris Pruerson and C H Moon paying tribute to motherhood and suffrage. The service impressed attendees despite inclement weather and lower attendance. A Mothers Choir and organ accompaniment added appropriate music to the program.
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Presbyterian Church
C. Bo Bowen
Robert Grace
Chris Pruerson
C.H. Moon
Mesdames Siefkin
Bowen
MelIntire
Matteson
Symes
M. Bruce
Methodist Church Preaches Benevolence At Mother's Day Service
Pastor C S Burnette reports well attended Sunday services despite weather. Members receive carnations for Mothers Day as the church outlines benevolence apportionments totaling over 760 dollars for Foreign and Home Missions Morningside College and other causes. The note urges full participation to keep world wide missions and institutions open with a reminder of regular services and music tonight and next Sunday.
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Foreign Missions
Home Missions
Morningside College
Freedmans'’ Aid Bible Society
Othe
Epworth League
Presbyterian Church Notes Dr. A 4 McGogney Pastor
Preaching at the usual hour Sunday morning with a sermon titled Preparedness Sunday school follows the morning service. The C Society meets at 7 20 P.M Evening services are at 8 00 P.M with a sermon What Unbelief Does An invitation is extended to worship with us.
Noted Suffrage Orator Here Next Thursday
Mrs. Deborah Knox Livingston, with international fame, will address Rolfe and vicinity on women’s suffrage at the Presbyterian church Thursday evening May 25. The talk aims to inform voters before the June 5 decision, and reviewers across cities praise her mastery, presence, and persuasive eloquence.
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Deborah Knox Livingston
Rolfe
Presbyterian Church
Livingston
Canada
Ann Otator
Bath
Pines
Ashe
Hartford
Lewiston
Evening Journal
Quebec Chronicle
Deborah Katox Livingston
Concord
Debora
Knox Livingston
Mike Healy to Speak on Woman Suffrage in Rolfe
Fort Dodge attorney Mike Healy, famed Iowa orator, will address Rolfe on the woman suffrage question the Saturday before the primary. The speech, hailed as potentially the best yet on the topic, may be held outdoors if weather permits with a large audience anticipated. War news adds urgency as the event nears.
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Mike Healy
Fort Dodge
Rolfe
Healy
Iowa
Mr. Healy
Man Dies of Auto Crash Injuries near Manson Iowa
John Haldine, injured in a Saturday night automobile wreck, died at Pompey at 2 30 A M He was 41 and survived by a wife and five children He lived on a farm ten miles north of Manson Iowa
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Manson, Ia
John Haldine
Pomeroy
Manson
Sioux City Boosters Visit Rolfe With Reed's Band
The Sioux City Commercial Club about 100 strong will visit Rolfe on Wednesday May 24 arriving at night and depart at 8 in the morning. They travel by a special train and Reed's Military band will perform a street concert during their stay. Souvenirs will be given to the young residents.
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Sioux City
Rolfe
Reed
Sermon at Luther Church with Ladies' Aid Meeting
The Norwegian Lutheran Church announces a sermon next Sunday at the usual hour. The Ladies' Aid Society will meet Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Mrs. HE. E. Sandvig.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
HE. E. Sandvig
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Clark Brown
Perry
Vella
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Earl Chambers
Guy Million
Cecil Cumming
Art White
Clyde Charlton
Claude Webb
Spirit Lake
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Ville
Wey
Gene Lighter
Fonda High School
M. Webb
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Webbs
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. C. S. Burnette
Sioux City Boosters Coming
Norwegian Lutheran Church
C. L. Dalseide
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