Memorial Club and Society Events May June
Community notices list sorosis club luncheon May 24 at A Peterson's home and Garfield Town Bureau Unit meeting May 24 at St church basement in Rolfe with a bond issue debate. Memorial wreaths planned May 26 at Mrs T D Jones home. Decoration day events May 30 in Rolfe. Annual luncheons June 1 and June 5 plus Y M C A bridge June 12 and Millinery Project June 20. Lily Lothian dies May 17 in Fort Dodge hospital after illness. funeral May 19 in Rolfe with mineral rites and interment in Garfield Cemetery. Survivors include M Lothian and four children plus sisters.
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Sorosis Club
A. M. DeVaul
Jay
Y. M. C. Bridge i
L D Guest Day Luncheon Marks Close Of A L D Club Season
The A L D Club held a Guest Day luncheon at Mrs C L Gundersons home Tuesday afternoon to conclude a season. The event featured a two course lunch served by Teress Nora Cleaver with help from Isabelle Bruce, Abbie Quinsland, and Edris Fisher. A program followed with vocal solos by Lorree Morrison, Mary Beth Brinkman, Beverly Wheeler, and Wallace Wheeler. Several members were away. guests included Mrs R C J and others, and out of town guests Mrs H H Grove and Mrs Earl Houck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iThe A. L. D. Club
C. L. Gunderson
Teress Nora Cleaver
Isabelle Bruce
Abbelie Quinsland
Edris Fisher
Chambers
Lorre Morrison
Mary Beth Brinkman
Beverly Wheeler
Aing
Wallace Wheeler
Ble
Mesdames R, C. J
W. W. Wheeler
G. G. Gray
Earl Fisher
F. L. Robinson
M.herscher
Anna Bower
Parkerman
A. R. Graham
Chas. Knut R. W. Wilkin
Hazel Sabo
Cora Lighter
H. H. Grove
Earl Houck
Plover
Mtrs
Weather and Crops Improve in Pocahontas County
The past week brought fine rains and warm days that boosted vegetation in Pocahontas County. Crop prospects improve daily as moisture and heat spur growth, with four dry days now a distant memory.
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Pocahontas
Memorial Day Address by Robert Healy in Rolfe
Rolfe plans a quiet Memorial Day May 30 with a parade from the Cecil Cumming memorial oak to the cemetery led by the Rolfe Municipal Band. American Legion veterans and Boy Scouts will march in uniform, followed by readings from In Flanders Field and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, a flag drill, graveside decorations, and taps. Robert Healy of Fort edge is the scheduled speaker, with R. W. Wilkin as master of ceremonies. If weather fails, services move indoors to the school auditorium.
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Rolfe
Cecil Cumming
Garfield and
Elm Streets
Rolfe Municipal Band
American Legion
Flander
Lincoln
Robt, Healy
Fort Edge
Abe DeVaul
Robert Healy
Healy
Iowa
R. W. Wilkin
Two Polar Flights to Minnesota Lake Fishing Trip
Arthur G. Lighter and Bruce took off through dense fog to Long Lake Otter Tail region for two days of strenuous fishing with Rev. J. P. Lester. They traveled via Worthington Slayton Granite Falls Glenwood Alexandria and Henning to reach Cedar Chest and returned with a loaded fish box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Lighter
Yours Truly
Bruce
Minnesota
State Line
Worthington
Slayton
Granite Falls
Glenwood
Alexandria
Henning
Cedar Chest
J. P. Lester
Long Lake
Otter Tail
Lesters
Rev. Lester
Wilmar
Redwood Falls
Jackson
Estherville
T. D. Jones
L. M. Graham
Robert Bruce
Leech Lake
Minn
Garfield D Meeting May 24 Farm Bureau Event
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Unit of Garfield will meet in Rolfe Thursday evening May 24 at the M FE church basement. Town and country members will host the gathering with a featured debate as part of the program.
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Farm Bureau
Rolfe
M.fe
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Unit
Local Girls Club Leaders Adapt Training Plan
Miss Gleanor Baur’s accident postponed an all day training in Pocahontas On May 21 and local leaders replaced her with in town talent The program covered music memory selection study picture memory contest planning and plaque work Demonstrations by Mrs Albert Shimon followed Expectation for 2500 girls to attend Girls Short Course at Iowa State College Ames June 12 15 and 100 club girls to Spirit Lake Camp July 4 9
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Gleanor Baur
Pocahontas
A. J. Draper
Albert Shimon
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Spirit Lake
Worthy of Mention Camp Oma da on Ottertail Lake Minnesota
The Arrowman recommends Camp Oma da on Ottertail Lake near Ottertail Minnesota as a peaceful getaway. Proprietors Mr and Mrs Joe Mounts offer rooms or cottages with home cooking by Mrs Mounts and attentive service at a rate of 2.50 per day including board room boat and ball.
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Minnesota
Camp Omaha
Ottertail Lake
Ottertail
Joe Mounts
Cudahy Packing Plant Feature Shown at Scenic Theatre
R W Wilkin local butcher presented a film titled A Trip Thru the Cudahy Packing Plant at The Scenic Theatre. The show, courtesy of L E Reilly district representative of the packing company, impressed viewers with cleanliness in meat handling. Proprietor Wm Obrecht arranged the screening.
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R. W. Wilkin
Scenic Theatre
Cudahy
L. E. Reilly
Wm. Obrecht
Farm Help Wanted as Farmers Seek Labor
Men come to the Farm Bureau office daily seeking work. Farmers needing help should write or call the Farm Bureau to advertise their manpower needs.
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Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Office
Class of 28 R.ELS. Shines in Ex cellent Play at Rolfe High
The 1928 Rolfe High School senior class presented The Hoo doo a three act comedy drama with an eighteen member cast. Performances featured strong turns by Helen Howe Esther Ford Lucile Meech and Marie Rudolfson as Mrs Perrington Shine. Milestones included the Spiggotts and an orchestra between acts and a Will reading by Margaret Pollock.
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Rolfe High School
Spiggotts
Helen Howe
Lulu
Esther Ford
Aunt Paradise
Lucile Meech
Angelina Clinger
Lawrence Quinsland
Ma. Meek
Frank Cornwell
Billy Jackson
Frank
Aubrey
Jim” Wilson
Brighton
Dorothy Bower
Amy Lee
Dorothy
Lois Brinkman
Doris Ruffles
Adelina Sennett
Miss Longnecker
Dodo
Daisy
Daisy Holt
Russell Ives
Warren Ives
Hemachus
Charlotte Walker
Mrs. Semiramis
Mildred MacVey
Mary Frances MelIntire
Fae Pisher
Junior White
Bobbie Obrecht
Marsh Graham
Miss Haugen
Lola Stoufe
Margaret Pollock
Arlo
Des Moines Township Hosts Farm Bureau Meeting
The Des Moines township school auditorium was filled for a Farm Bureau gathering on Monday evening May 21. An eight piece orchestra led by Mrs. Arthur Vaughn performed, with a pantomime "Down on the Farm" by junior boys and girls. Mrs. Clarence Jensen reviewed millinery work, announcing a Home Management course by Miss Esther Pond starting September. Achievement Day in Millinery is set for June 20 with Mrs. Wm. VanBloom attending. Mrs. John Howe praised the farm hen, and Paul Cooksey was praised for xylophone playing.
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Des Moines
Farm Bureau
Arthur Vaughn
Clarence Jensen
Esther Pond
Wm. VanBloom
Iowa
John Howe
Paul Cooksey
Mrs Henry Truelsen Dies at 84 in Rolfe Iowa
Mrs Henry Truelsen died at her home in Rolfe Iowa on May 17 after a four week illness. She was 84 years 11 months 24 days, born May 23 1843 in Lysholm Germany. Survived by husband Henry and six children, twenty three grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral May 19 at Rolfe Presbyterian Church with Rev Magnussen officiating. interment Clinton-Garfield Cemetery Rolfe. Many relatives from Iowa Minnesota and Illinois attended. Floral offerings described as exceptionally beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Lothian
Fort Dodge
Towa
Lay
Phoebe Rose
Lan
Iowa
M. Lothian
Hyterian Church
Rolfe Satur
J. P
Frank Kcock
Emily
Roy ‘Hitchcock
Menlo
Myrtle Savanna
Illinois
Lothian
Beverly
Boldt
J. Aickshank
Jimmy
Bala
Minn
Henry Ever» Marshall
Frankern
Garwin
Earlier of
Spencer
Vera
Des Moines
Henry Truelsen
Mine Hattesen
Lysholm
Schlesvig
Germany
America
Davenport
J. P. M. Magnussen
Council Bluffs
J. P. Lester
Rolfe
Magnussen
Lutheran
Clinton-Garfield Cemetery
G. W. Heathman
Shevlin, Minn
George Truelsen
Chicago
Herman Jeffers
Sioux Center
Peter Nissen
Chris Nelson
Bird Island
Vincent Cook
Emmetsburg
Chris Mortensen
Inger
Callender
John Hansen
Chris Olson
Annie Moe
Larson
Lena Larson
Laurens
Henry Nielsen
Humboldt
Poppy Sale Friday to Monday by Rolfe Legion Unit
Members of the American Legion and Auxiliary in Rolfe will conduct their annual poppy sale from May 23 to May 26 under Mrs. A. V. Perigal with help from local girls. Iowa uses only disabled-soldier made poppies and proceeds fund welfare work. Time is money says a speaker.
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American Legion and Auxiliary of
Rolfe
Iowa
A. V. Perigal
Hammill Praised For McNary-Haugen Farm Relief Stance
Des Moines Iowa May 2 Gov John Hammill earns endorsement from agricultural leaders for four years of farm relief advocacy He leads the Committee of Twenty two in support of the McNary Haugen bill and has urged parity for farmers with American industry in national policy His stance has drawn national recognition from Nebraska Governor Adam McMullen praising his efforts to place agriculture on an equal footing with other industries.
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Des Moines
Iowa
John Hammill
Towa
Hammill
E. A. Grimwood
Oxford Junction
Middle West
Corn
Washington
East
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Congress
Liverpool
Adam McMullen
Nebraska
America
Althoy
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Bob Healy
Garfield
R.els
Harris F. Thomas
Setzeplandt
Semiramis
Mile
Herdina
Pine City
Mary Sernett
Gov
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