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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
7
Local item highlights wartime efforts as residents plan War Savings Stamp campaigns and enlistment inquiries. Reports on Governor Harding visit, naval training moves for Rolfe youths, school events, and a memorial notice for Henry N. Grant with family survivors.
The eighth Community Sing is set for Sunday May 26 at 3 00 PM in Gilmore City. Prof A H Avery of Spencer will speak and the event features the Gilmore City Orchestra solos by B M Joy L Lorenzen Mrs A Allen Miss Thelma Bausserman and Fred Daniels violin. The program includes The Songs of Our Wars and other choral numbers to boost community spirit and patriotism.
The quarterly meeting and dedicatory service closed last Sunday with strong divine presence. Heavy rains kept away many expected travelers, but offerings exceeded five hundred dollars for all purposes. Rev Evans stayed until Wednesday, preaching Monday and Tuesday evenings before leaving due to an unmet letter. Next Sunday services are announced with an 11 o'clock sermon and an eight o'clock evening gathering. Subscribe for The Arrow News.
Baker BP B Thompson declares candidacy for Clerk of the District Court in the current election. He cites education and public opinion as aims and notes his defeat in the prior contest. He asks for votes and support on June 3 1918. The President’s choice of secretary of war is praised for handling soldiers.
An editorial argues that citizens must shoulder wartime duties rather than wait for "George" to act. It criticizes slackers who rely on others and warns that the burden falls on individuals to support the war effort, as George is too busy to do everything.
Sealed bids will be received by the Clerk of the Town of Rolfe Iowa until a stated hour for water mains and two hydrants. A certified check of 600 dollars must accompany the bid to insure contract execution if awarded. Specifications are on file with the Clerk. The council reserves the right to reject any bids.
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