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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1923
Page
5
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The Junior Class hosted Seniors and faculty for a 6.80 dinner in the school lower hall. Pink and green decorations honored Class of 1923. A Victrola soundtrack accompanied an ocean voyage themed toast program led by Superintendent Evans, with remarks by students including Eunice Ivey and Janette Brinkman.
A gathering hosted by Mesdames Cook Kauffman Hansen Seibert Bower and Kerns announced Vera Clear will marry Myron Boos of West Bend on Friday June 1. Ninety married ladies attended at B. A. Kerns home for recipes advice and gifts including silverware.
George Johnson of Havelock appeared in Mayor Mc Cray's court and settled all damages to the Stickle car after a collision with a Wort Dodge vehicle. He was charged with intoxicated driving but proved not intoxicated and the accident resulted from his car mechanism failing. All damages were paid and the matter settled amicably.
Des Moines Iowa drama at the Des Moines Theatre reports 100 per cent satisfaction for the new film Tool's Paradise opened Sunday March 5. Branch manager Harry Hunter wires Paramount about tremendous business and forecasts record-breaking attendance over its two week Des Moines showing.
Pocahontas county hosts its first Play Day drawing about 2 000 schoolchildren to a parade and events at the ball park while roughly 6 000 spectators watched the display. Float prizes went to Palmer Roosevelt township and Havelock as judges praised originality and cleverness. The program included dances, a May Pole, diplomas for county eighth graders, a flag drill, and a free community picnic with coffee supplied by Butternut Coffee Co.
The Rolfe Golf Club opened its semi annual cup trials with strong winds aiding drives. Kermit Symes led early with 567 yards but Billy Taylor surged to 573 to claim the driving title, with Lorenzen 634 and White 622 among others over 600. Marion Bruce won the approaching event with a 9 on 125 yards, while Ted Field and White tied as runners up.
A Red Cross drive set for Memorial Day seeks funds to cover a $160 deficit from last year and to maintain a district school nurse for the current year. The effort involves committees from the Red Cross local chapter and cooperation from the American Legion to secure money in Clinton, Des Moines and Garfield townships.
Commencement exercises for Rolfe High School are set for Friday evening June 1 at 8 o clock in the school auditorium. Glenn Merry of the State University Iowa City will deliver the address and is described as well worth hearing. The notice urges all interested in schools and education to attend while reminding that the senior class play is scheduled for tomorrow night May 25.
At a recent Pocahontas County Bankers Association gathering the elected officers were A. S. Wood of Fonda president A G Obrecht of Havelock vice president Chas E Watts of Plover secretary and Geo Schnieders of Pocahontas treasurer The last meeting was at Havelock and the next will be in Plover Senior class play tomorrow night.
Memorial Day will be quietly observed in Rolfe on Wednesday May 30 with services at the school auditorium starting at 2:00 PM. The program includes remarks by Post Commander William Gibbons a prayer by the chaplain music by H F Thomas and the Rolfe Band addresses by Senator F C Gilchrist and a 30 second silent prayer followed by the Star Spangled Banner and benediction. The march to the cemetery will feature the Rolfe Band a firing squad Civil War and Spanish American War veterans and American Legion members. American Legion members will meet at Legion Hall in uniform at 1:15 PM.
School ends next week with exams and summer vacation pending. Miss Ember Day visits Gilmore City. Juniors host a banquet for Seniors and faculty. The 12th grade reads Kipling to class. Play Day at Pocahontas causes a day off. Senior class play The Early Bird scheduled for Friday May 25.
The Womans Club holds its annual luncheon Thursday June 7 in the school gymnasium. All members are invited with no other invitations issued. Further details will appear next week. RSVP to Mrs A O Peterson at 53. Be an Early Bird tomorrow night.
A visitor admired the rebuilt Pocahontas court house saying it is a magnificent structure with clocked rooms and modern finishes. The building, set low on the ground, will be ready for occupancy and should be dedicated this summer, replacing the old courthouse.
Rev. John P. Lester outlines Sunday services including worship Bible school and Endeavor groups. Memorial services will be at the M. E. church next Sunday, with Sunday school aiming for 200. Rolfe high school baccalaureate is at the church Sunday night. Children's Day and a baptismal service are planned for June 10 with announcements to follow.
Sunday services list morning worship at 10 30 Bible School 11 45 Junior League 8 00 Epworth League 7 00 pm Evening Service 8 00 pm Week day services noted Union Memorial services next Sunday morning invited Rev T Ernest Hoon to preach congregation to unite with community for union baccalaureate at Presbyterian church in the evening Rev J P Lester to deliver the address All other services at the usual hour.
The notice lists Trinity Lutheran Church led by Pastor J. O. Wangberg with 10:30 a.m. English services 11:45 a.m. Bible class and Sunday school. Prayer meeting Wednesdays. No Sunday evening service due to baccalaureate events. The rest comments critique revival in business and political opinions.
Dr. G G Butler and a friend were seriously injured when their enclosed car was struck by a street car in Chicago. Butler's condition improved to conscious and hopeful, while a telegram brought news of Art R Markin’s death in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The Markin family has endured multiple past tragedies. Further details on Arl Markin’s death were promised next week.
Northern Iowa beekeepers hold an all day field meet at Fort Dodge fairgrounds on June 5 with national experts from Ames Medina and Hamilton. The program includes demonstrations on Iowa beekeeping honey markets efficient production and wintering tips plus a picnic dinner and indoor sessions if rain.
The Federated Womens Clubs of Pocahontas county hold their annual meeting in Havelock on Wednesday June 13. Committees meet at 10 30 a m and the business meeting with officer elections and yearend reports begins at 11 a m. Education and Music Departments prepared a program. All club members urged to attend.
Sunday school starts at 1 30 p m with preaching by Rev J P M Magnussen at 2 30 p m readers urged to come early and mark the small ad notes.
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