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Newspaper

Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1921

Page

5

Local High School Play Delights Crowd With Two Acts

The senior class presented a one act curtain raiser The Piper's Pay and a full three act comedy to a crowded auditorium. Cast members included Kathleen Barnes Mrs John Burton Vivian Show Freda Dixon and many more. Miss Leona Putney trained the class. the high school orchestra debuted, then a second skilled ensemble performed.

John Burton Peggy Kathleen Barnes Charles Dover Mabel Vivian Hereford Carr June Moore Freda Dixon Elvan Lighter Mary Clark Ferme Thomas Evelyn Evans Lilah Wilcox Katie Lena Zimmerman Skeet Kelly George Hauck Sr Diana Garwood Eileen Landing Miss Loganberry Eloise Lemon Hubert Vaughn Arthur Applegate Jimm Ryker Mollie Macklin Prickie Helen ‘Colebaugh Henrietta Darby Lorraine Dawson Edward Graham Foster Fraser Ted Llyod Coffin Elsie Goldie Zimmerman McCorkle Richard Smith Leona Putney Marie Lemon Islea Pearce Everett Smith Vera Smith Gordon Siefkin Ruby Green Lloyd Coffin Myron Boos Everett Moon Sterling Ritchey Miss Miller Fred Kirkpatrick

Rolfe Golf Club Elects Board and Adopts Incorporation

The Rolfe Golf Club, with about sixty members, chose a board of nine including J. B. Kent and F. J. Nacke and adopted articles of incorporation. Officers named: President F. J. Nacke, Vice President C. E. Watts, Secretary Geo. R. Seifert, Treasurer Geo. O. Hauck. Committee heads include Grounds J. B. Kent and Greens E. L. Hollis. The club plans immediate grounds improvements at Rolfe park, aiming to transform it into a hub for golf and recreation, attracting more visitors.

Rolfe Golf Club Busincss J. B. Kent F. J. Nacke C. W. Siefkin Z. T. Carroll Arthur Peterson T. D. Jones G. P. Seifert KE. L. Hollis C. E. Watts F. J._Nacke Geo. R Seifert Geo O. Hauck J.B. Kent J. Nacke Greens E. L. Hollis Rolfe Park

Medals Displayed For American Citizenship Students

The Silver Leaf No. 40 Knights of Pythias in Rolfe awards three Rolfe High School students for top American citizenship studies. The Towa Idea, conceived by Ward Ferguson, spreads to about seventy Iowa lodges, fifty Texas lodges, and others nationwide, encouraging proficiency in Americanism.

Knights of Pythias Rolfe High School White’s Ward Ferguson Rolfe Iowa

Knights and Pythians Host Hard Times Party in Rolfe

The Hard Times Party launches next Tuesday evening May 24 at Castle Hall Rolfe. Knights and Sisters plus invited guests attend in costumes reflecting hardship avoiding wealth signals. Graettinger orchestra provides music. Admission one dollar.

Knights of Pythias Pythian Rolfe Graettinger Orchestra

Birth of Sinnett Infant in Gilmore City

Last week, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sinnett welcomed a son in Gilmore City. The infant died shortly after birth. Mrs. Sinnett was formerly Miss Tillie Wolfe, and the bereaved family received community sympathy in their sorrow.

Ray Sinnett Gilmore City Sinnett Tillie Wolfe

Pythian Sisters Convene District Meeting at Estherville

Six auto loads of Pythian Sisters left at 8 80 Friday morning for Estherville to attend the district convention. Mrs J R McIntire served as secretary and Mrs Ann Wiley as manager. Estherville treated visitors to a city drive a three course six o clock dinner lunch at noon and a dance with an orchestra. Rolfe delegation returned home as the sun rose and Rolfe’s report was praised as the best among towns represented.

Estherville Rolfe

Moon to Lead Meeting on Favorite Saying of Christ

A meeting led by Mr Moon is scheduled for next Sunday night with the topic My Favorite Saying of Christ and Why. Attendees should come prepared to share their favorite saying, though no one will be called. The record Christian Endeavor attendance since January 1 is forty one, with a goal of fifty next Sunday night. The average attendance is twenty nine, and the group aims to raise it to forty with full member effort.

Moon Christ Christian Iandeavor

P. E. O. Mothers Day Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Ferguson

Local P H E O chapter members honored their mothers with a May 18 luncheon at Mrs. Jennie Ferguson home. The entertainment committee led the event, seating the president and mothers at a large dining room table and daughters at smaller living room tables for a three course meal.

Jennie Ferguson Margaret Campbell Beth Grant

Hubert Barnes elected to Beta Gamma Sigma at Iowa

Hubert Barnes of Rolfe a junior in the university of Iowa school of commerce was elected to Beta Gamma Sigma honorary commerce fraternity alongside seventeen others Membership is based on high scholarship Good word has long come from Hubert for scholastic achievement since he entered the university

Hubert Barnes Rolfe School of Commerce University of Iowa Beta Gamma Sigma Hubert

Mothers' Meeting by W C T U At Mrs Wheeler Home

The W C T U mothers meeting at Mrs W P Wheeler's home on Tuesday May 3 drew about fifty members and guests. Mrs C L Gunderson spoke on legislative matters detailing how a bill becomes law, lobby power, and insights into local institutions and cattle laws. A book review by Mrs Wheeler, White Ribbon recruitment, and a luncheon followed with pink and white carnations as favors.

W.P. Wheeler C. L. Gunderson Benedict Mitchellville Wheeler Katie Brown

War on rats prize contest announced by Daily Register

The Daily Register launches a county rat killing contest calling for entries by June 15 with cash prizes from 50 dollars to 5 dollars for top counts. County records and tails determine awards, with The Arrow adding 5 dollars for Pocahontas winners. Rats cause millions in Iowa grain and corn losses.

Daily Register Pocahontas Iowa

We Print on the Square Despite Being Ridden

A local printer defends fair pricing based on the Franklin list and warns against undercutting by competitors. He notes community overhead, vows to stay true to costs, and recalls a theft at I.B. Charlton garage where rear tires and rims were stolen from a Ford while the family attended a party.

Frank

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