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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
7
Arrow launches an ad service offering ready made ad copy for a small extra fee. The program promises fast preparation of desired copy and specialized writing assistance for advertisers seeking a quick turnaround.
Gene Lighter of Coe College set a state record in the 120 yard hurdles at Des Moines last Saturday. He and Shrader of the State University finished a dead heat in the hurdles, breaking the old 16 1 5 second mark. Lighter also won the 220 yard hurdles and placed second in the broad jump, contributing to a third place team finish while Shrader tallied 16 points and Shearer of Drake 13.
Dr. McGagney delivered a forceful sermon from Job 8 11 at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening for the 1914 class. He urged modern enlightenment and proper environment as essential to spiritual and physical advancement. Music was by the Presbyterian Male Quartette with Miss Inez Otto at the organ.
Kenneth L. Siefert of Rolfe and Stella Benge of Bradgate were married Monday evening on the Woodman Park bridge east of Rolfe in a ceremony officiated by Dr. A. McGagney. The couple, surrounded by relatives and friends, left for Memphis Missouri where Siefert works in the moving picture business.
Telegram from Tulsa reports Harry Coffin broke his leg in the game the day before and will be out for the season. He had been playing well for Tulsa, keeping the team competitive.
Senator J H Allen Pocahontas County’s sole state senate candidate will speak at the Rolfe Opera House Saturday May 30 at eight. He will discuss taxation capital extension and Public Utility Bill issues and explain opposition from telephone and railway magnates. He has held strong meetings including Buena Vista County and invites attendees to hear his stewardship.
The Tuesday Club met at Milton Fisher's Des Moines township home for a business gathering. Officers elected were President Mrs Hollis Vice President Mrs Siefkin Treasurer Mrs J H Brinkman and Secretary Mrs M Bruce. The program featured a magazine article by Mrs A G Hille and a home economics talk by Miss Hansmann. A two course luncheon followed.
Mrs Jeremiah Young a longtime Gandertown resident died May 18 at her son A J Young's home in Mt Vernon Washington. Born Lydia Thomas in Xenia Ohio July 12 1832 she lived in Illinois Iowa and Rolfe before moving to Washington with her family around 1897. She married Jeremiah Young April 14 1857 and had eight children three of whom preceded her in death.
Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church announces services led by Rev. Frits Anderson. Morning worship begins at 10 30 and will be held on the specified day. Members and ladies are urged to attend.
The address will be given by Dr. Seerley of Cedar Falls Teachers College. Diplomas follow the speech as seniors wear plain caps and gowns. The Senior-Junior banquet features white dresses for the ladies, a movement now established in Rolfe.
Methodist Episcopal Church announces Rev. John A. Kettle as pastor for next Sabbath. Morning sermon asks if life events are accidental or providential, with an evening sermon titled Sister's Share.
The W. R. C. will hold their regular meeting Thursday afternoon, June 4. They will serve a luncheon at the close of the business session. All members are requested to be present.
The Nielsen family expresses gratitude to neighbors friends ministers and musicians for their kindness and sympathy after the death of Hazel Nielsen Their thanks extend to all who helped ease the sorrowful time.
Rev A Z McGogney D D Foster presides with services at 10 30 o'clock The subject is Our selves The Sabbath school meets at closing time and other notes of the church services are listed all in the same issue
Ruth Gunderson, senior in Liberal Arts at the University, is named May Queen amid a long record of leadership. She has held presidencies in Alpha Chi Omega and the Woman’s League and chairs the YWCA extension committee plus the Women’s Athletic Association secretary post.
Last Memorial Sunday in Rolfe saw the local group honor the day with Union services at the M. E. church. The Lemon Family orchestra opened with national airs amid old soldiers memories, and the M. B. choir with a ladies quartet performed. Rev J A Kettle gave the Decoration Day theme, tying Abraham Lincoln era rights to worship and Ebenezer stones noting Plymouth Rock, Bunker Hill, and Appomattox as landmarks.
Revival meetings led by Pastor C P Williamson continue at the Calton school house on the acre after starting last Sunday at the Tabernacle. The Free Methodist Church notes indicate ongoing services and community outreach during this period.
Rolfe high school class of 1913 members and local youths present the four act play Polish on Friday evening June 11 at 8:00. Music by the Lemon Family orchestra and reading from Quo Vadis open the program. Admission 25 and 36 cents. seats at Wiewel's Drug Store.
Webb held a naming contest for his new ice cream parlor and awarded $5 to Mrs. W. R. Rogers for the winning name The Subway. 138 suggestions were received with few duplicates and the shop will open next Saturday with understated decorations.
Edwin Ray Coffin is rated as a leading photoplay writer by Roy McCardell in a recent Saturday Evening Post article. The distinction is merited for Coffin has written many clever pieces and has a notable reputation in the field.
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