Nov events and club notices in Rolfe community
A community calendar lists meetings by the Woman's Club the American Citizenship Dept the Rosary Society the Eastern Star and others with dates from Nov 1 to Nov 22. It notes a regular meeting moved to 4:00 p m due to the death of Miss J Brats and details several social events and reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Rudolfson
Legion
Betty Lou
Syaditorium
Kofa
J. Brats
Rosary Societate
Wilkin
S Way
Estay
Rolfe High
ONS High
Rolfe. Park
A. C. H. Schzepfandt
C. W. Siefkin
Society Active Christian Endeavor Service at Church
The Christian Endeavor Society held Sunday evening services at the church with Grace McEwen Jean aisvy Holt Glaine Quinsland tinkman Lawrence Quins Holt and Sarabelle among the singers. A pleasing quartet duets with Warren Ives accompanied scripture reading by Miss The topic ranged from Youth Viewpoint to In the Home In School and In Business as presented by the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
rCintian Endeavor Society
Hyterian Church
Grace McEwen
Jean Aisvy Holt
Glaine Quinsland
Tinkman
Lawrence Quins
Aisy Holt
Sarabelle
Warren Ives
Varape
TV Vaughn
Sion
Mortaing Pastands
Rolfe Gains Auto Club Branch Through Des Moines Organizer
R. R. Boag of Des Moines has worked in Rolfe to form a Rolfe Auto Club chapter of the American Automobile Association. The nation wide group has over one million members with service garages across the U S and Canada. Members receive on road free service up to an hour or a free tow if repairs cannot be made, as needed during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Boag
Des Moines
Rolfe
American Automobile Association
Rolfe Auto Club
United States
Canada
Dickinsons Real Sentiment On Farm Relief And 1924 Platform
A political analysis traces Congressman Dickinsons stance on farm relief, McNary Haugen bills, and Hoover opposition. It cites his support for Lowden then withdrawal, a Kansas City convention role, and his claim that farmers will identify allies in November. It notes his view that 1924 platform promises were unfulfilled and administration offers no relief program. It recalls Al Smith endorsing McNary Haugen principles and potential veto limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
Hoover
Congress
Coolidge
al Tho
Kansas City
Lowden
Smith
Hey
National House
Republican Party
al Smith
Worth-While Club Notes From October Meeting
The Worth-While Club met October 20 at Mrs. Wm. Fisher's home with six members and one visitor. The president led the meeting with roll call citing benefits of 4-H enrollment. Music topics included The First Wedding March by Wagner and Madame Le Brun and Daughter. A health talk on Dr Hedges Score Card was given by Vivian Madsen, with members scoring themselves. Susan Struthers presented the picture study, and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Fisher
Sylvia Howe
Wagner
Vivian Madsen
Dr. Hedges
Madame le Brun
Susan Struthers
Miss Snyder's Class Discusses Fireless Cookers
At Zelda Snyder's home on Oct 25 the Miss Zelda Snyder's class 1m Women Management met with fourteen women learning to make a fireless cooker. They prepared a stew and sampled the finished dish before departure. The next meeting is set for Nov 22 at Mrs Arthur Vaughn's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feiss
Fs Louise Ryen
John
Jas. George
Snyder
Zelda Snyder
Wome
Arthur Vaughn
Bank Robbery at Albert City Nets 4500 In Loot
Robbers entered the Security Savings Bank at closing time and escaped with about 4500. A customer deposit of 900 dollars encountered a revolver armed guard as two robbers worked behind a screen. They tied the staff and a customer in the vault and fled in an automobile. No arrests or clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security Savings Bank
Albert City
France
C. J.benna
Retina Peterson
Harry Larson
Slim” Davidson
Pocahontas County Iowa leads cow testing in September 1928
The C T A report ranks Iowa for September with ninety four associations. Key herds include Allen Watson Laurens purebred Holsteins and J T Seifert Rolfe grade Guernseys, each producing high milk and butterfat. Mason Gilmore City shows strong improvement after ten months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
State of
Iowa
Dairy Department
Iowa State College
Association
Allen & Watson
Laurens
J. T. Seifer
L. E. Ferguson
FE. EB. Mason
Gilmore City
L. M. Thornberry
Allen & Searcy
Mallard
R. E. Rouse
L. FE. Ferguson
Gust Anderson
Geo. Aschenbrenner
John Kilburn
J. T. Seifert
Rolfe
C. A. Julian
Mother Has Left Us Mrs Mary J Bruce
Mrs Mary J Bruce died at her Rolfe home Wednesday morning October 31 after acute indigestion. She had been under Dr W W Beam care with Miss Mary Sandy assisting. She passed away just before death relief, joining her husband J J Bruce who died a year and a month earlier. Funeral services will be held Friday at Rolfe Presbyterian Church at two in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Bruce
Rolfe
W. W. Beam
Mary Sandy
J. J. Bruce
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
Dr. R D Echlin Dies in Nevada Iowa
Rolfe Iowa reports the death of Dr R D Echlin at his home in Nevada Iowa due to an embolus. He served as pastor of the Rolfe Presbyterian Church during wartime and previously led Buena Vista College and pastorates in Sioux City Perry Cedar Tally and Nevada. Funeral arrangements included Rev J P Lester and friends remember his leadership and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Behlin
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
Red Cross
Buena Vista College
Sioux City
Perry
Cedar Tally
Nevada
Echlin
Red Cross Drive Seeks November Membership Renewals
The annual Red Cross drive runs in November urging renewals of memberships. The group highlights aid during Mississippi floods and Florida storms and notes renewed payments ease canvassing. Renewals available at the State Savings Bank. do it now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mississippi
Florida
State Savings Bank
Armistice Day Football Clash Won't Be Sunday
Rolfe High meets Laurens High on Wednesday November 7 at 3 o'clock to decide Pocahontas county honors. The game was moved up due to Armistice Day and a teachers meeting. Both teams aim to win with strong support from boosters and fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High
Laurens High
Rolfe
Pocahontas County
Rolfe Boys
P. E. O s PERFORM Chapter entertains at Lester home
P. E. O s PERFORM Chapter FR P. O entertained its hobbies at Rev J P Lester home Tuesday evening with Mesdames J P Lester C B Bowen Fred Nelson and H C Wiegman in charge. A seven o clock dinner by Cateress Cleaver and service by Misses Ramona Nelson Mary McEwen Helen Brinkman and Helen Thompson preceded B U initiatory ceremonies led by veterans. Neophytes named A O H Setzeplandt Frank B Chalten C J White Geo O Hauck Morris Webb. Halloween spirit colored entertainment food and decor throughout the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O
J. P. Lester
C. B. Bowen
Fred Nelson
H. C. Wiegman
Betty Lou musical cast prepares for two night performance
The American Legion presents the polished cast for Betty Lou under Miss Ruth Silsher. Ten days of rehearsal have shaped a fine production for tonight and tomorrow night, November 1 and 2, with a Rolfe cast and a lengthy lineup of characters from Uncle Cy to Princess Leah and a full chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lou
American Legion
Ruth Silsher
Rolfe
Uncle Cy
Melvin Thompson
Mabel Dickey
Ed Huyler
Leonard McDonald
Stanley Honeycomb
Lorraine Morrison Ross Wilson
O’leary
The
Mounted
Beatrice
Daisy Holt
Gray Granite
F. J. Nacke
Violet
Des Moines Township High School Stage Triumph An Early Bird
The D M T Junior Class presented An Early Bird on Friday Oct 23 to a full house. Jake Rutgers played a stern but wise father with fine characterization. Weslie DeWolf as the son impressed with stage talent. Dorothy Howe led as the leading lady. Ruth Thorson and Glen Cooksey provided the comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Township High School
Jake Rutgers
Altho Thie
Jake
Weslie DeWolf
Dorothy Howe
Ectress Bruce
Mildred Nielsen
Albert Zermansen
Gale Cooksey
Ethel Howland
Leonard Smith
Hancher’s Poland China Hog Sale Posts Strong Totals
M P Hancher held a dispersion sale on Tuesday selling 126 hogs for 4556 dollars, an average of about 86 dollars. Top price reached 100 dollars. Most hogs sold despite ill health forcing the sale, scattering fine stock across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Hancher
Poland
Hancher
County Farm Bureau notes highlight calf sales and poultry group
Beef calves including Herefords Short horns and Angus may be bought at market price by club members with guidance from the County Agent. A Garfield Township Farm Bureau meeting featured reports, music and discussions on projects for next year. Poultry dealers in Pocahontas and surrounding counties planned to improve disease control and marketing, with state officials outlining regulations and culling practices to raise poultry quality and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oun
Garfield Township
Garfield Farm Bureau
Otto Christensen
H. F. Olerich
Laurens Sun
Garfield
Rolfe
Nis Behrendsen
Claus Cordes
Annabelle Brinkman
Garfield Township Orchestra
Farm Bureau
Poultry Dealers
Pocahontas County
Sac City
Calhoun County
Humboldt County
Emmetsburg
Supervisors
Court House
Pocahontas
Iowa
California
F. C. Gilchrist
Laurens
B. O. Brownlee
State Inspection Service
Department of Agriculture
Eastern Inspection Service
Thornburg
Co. B. Bowen
Henderson
Plover
C. R. Bowers
C. C. Hall
L. E. Haven
Hans Halverson
Humboldt
K. J. McElroy
Sranteteng
B. F. Schultz
Sacity
B. C. Brownlee
Inspection Service
State Department of Agriculture
Wm. Brownlee
Bellville Township
B. O
Brownlee
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B. A. Peterson
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American Legislary
Een
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Elizabeth Herrold
Excelsior Soy
D. M. T. School
Colombo
Maryland
Massachusetts
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Newdersay
Pennsylvania
Mason W Dixon Line
New Oris
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Solid South
Republican Committee
Wito Hoover
Law Committee
E. Society
C. T. A. Report
R. D. Echlin
RED Cross Drive
Ee Juanita Smith Elmer
Ralph Showers Caroline
Lola Srouse
Princess Leah
Dubanark
Nannie Lea Smith
Tom Blake
Frank Wiley Washington
Tech
Lloyd Cox
Doris White
Ann Munson
Helen Kauffman
Doris Heathman
Flossie —Mae Smith
Margaret Smith
Dorothy Heathman
Elaine Quinsland
Alice Stoufe
Velma Hansen
Simia
Marshall Tubbs
Clifford Wilson
Clifford Graeber
Graydon Thornton
Edgar Showers
Russell Smith
Hancher’s Hog Sale
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