Armistice Day Celebrations Planned by Rolfe Legion
Rolfe’s American Legion post outlines Armistice Day activities from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. including a parade and concert, a 11:00 a.m. public meeting with Mayor Moon, and a noon prayer. The Woman’s Auxiliary runs a canteen and afternoon carnival. A football game Rolfe versus the World is set for 3:00 p.m. at City Park, followed by a carnival, a grand ball, and a free Ford touring car giveaway by Rolfe Post.
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Nev
Rolfe
France
United States
American Legion Boys of
Post
Moon
American Legion Band
P. Ernest Hoon
Harding
Woman’s Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Legion
Paramount Orchestra
Fort Dodge
Rolfe Post
Staying by Home The Senior Class of Rolfe High School
The Ro f le High School senior class criticizes buying class pins from out of town jeweler J White & Son arguing that a locally funded school should use local merchants. They urge support for home businesses that tax to fund entertainments and sports.
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Rolfe Highchool
Thas
J. White & Son
Wong
Old Timers Meet At Luncheon Hosted By Mrs Wiswell
Mrs I R Wiswell hosted a 1:00 PM luncheon for about a dozen friends of her parents. Guests included Mrs John Hopkins of Bradgate Mrs Chas Sherman of Rutland Mrs Arthur Hutchinson and others from Humboldt Rolfe and nearby towns. The gathering marked an old settlers reunion with thanks to the host for bringing old friends together.
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I. R. Wiswell
John Hopkins
Bradgate
Chas. Sherman
Rutland
Henry Ashton
Rolfe
Chas
Sherman
White
Margaret Ferguson
Mildred Gain
Rolf
Senior Junior Party at Clear Home Worthy Halloween Fest
The Rolfe high school seniors and juniors held a Halloween gathering Friday night at the Clear home south of town. Games such as cat, switch and charades filled the evening while a generous lunch left guests very happy and two students Vera and Richard praised for their presence.
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Rolfe High School
Hallowe’en
Ladies’ Home Journal
Vera
Richard
Mrs. Clear
Fonda Defeats Storm Lake In Close Gridiron Duel
Fonda high defeated Storm Lake high 9 to 6 last Saturday in a game dominated by Fonda offense despite a single late interception that allowed Storm Lake to stay in the contest. The field was slick and footing uncertain as Edwin Mullen slipped during the pass. Fonda outplayed Storm Lake in most aspects and will face Laurens at Laurens on November 4 in what shapes as an intriguing matchup.
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Fonda High J
Storm Lake High
Storm Lake
Edwin Mullen
Fonda
Laurens
Reverend Lester Officiates Tumultuous Manson Pocahontas Match
Rev. J. P. Lester refereed a boy's football game between Manson and Pocahontas with guard Mrs. Robbins and J. F. Marcum. Second half chaos arose as rival officials exchanged roles causing many penalties. Final score 13-2 to Manson. Lester calls for abolition of high school football due to player roughness and injury concerns.
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J. P. Lester
B.L. Robbins
J. F. Marcum
Pocahontas
Manson
Lester
My. Lester
Athletic Board
Rev. Lester
Nevermore
Rey
Rolfe
Commendable Sunday Enterprise by Des Moines Register
The Register of Des Moines praised its Sunday issue for special service detailing the suspension of the morning westbound train from Humboldt to Eagle Grove due to a Des Moines river bridge outage. The paper prioritized readers over profit, ensuring Humboldt area subscribers received the Sunday paper via the M. and St. L. line.
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Régister of Des Moines
North Western Railway
Humboldt
Eagle Grove
Des Moines River
Register
St. L
Begging Case Divides Carroll Residents Over Human Aid
A swarthy man with a wife and three children toured Carroll seeking money, claiming hardship. Local minister Father Geo. Robald offered aid, while others questioned the ongoing begging scheme and urged public work instead, noting the family was housed briefly before traveling on.
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Rolfe
Towa
Geo. Obald
Pease
Theobald
Presbyterian
J. ;Ester
Manson
Carroll
Sioux City
Humboldt
Dredging Work Clears Des Moines River Bridge Near Rolfe
Crowds gathered as engineers removed the span of the North Western railway bridge over the Des Moines river east of Rolfe. Dredging machines moved through by 2:00 a.m. Sunday and by 6:00 a.m. crews prepared for the span reset. By 4:00 p.m. the bridge was nearly back in place and trains ran on schedule Monday morning, with dredging continuing toward the lower Bradgate bridge for about another mile.
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North Western Railway
Des Moines River
Rolfe
Bredge
Lower
Bradgate Bridge
Halloween Social at I.O.O.F Hall Draws Masks and Contests
The Rebekahs held a lively Halloween social Monday night at the I. O. O. F. hall. Pumpkin decorations and seasonable colors set the scene as many attendees wore masks. Contests and stunts entertained guests, though apples bobbed before the juice was ripe. The event supported the order's treasury and was enjoyed by all.
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Rebekahs
Hallowe
Perry Sherman Now Managing DeLuxe Theatre in Johnson City
A letter from Perry Sherman states he is at Johnson City Tennessee and now managing the DeLuxe Theatre, the largest movie and vaudeville house in eastern Tennessee. He has long pursued moving picture stills reportedly in the Smoky Mountain region but has yet to locate a single one.
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Perry Sherman
Johnson City
Tenn
Tennessee
Perry
Iowa
Smoky Mountain
Penny
Tragic Death of Local Citizen Shocks Community
R W Maxon of Des Moines township died from strychnine poisoning self administered after a day in Fort Dodge with legal matters. He had a will prepared, faced a gravel dispute on his farm, and his devoted neighbors remember him as conscientious and upright.
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Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Maxon
Lsides
Mr. Maxon
Rolfe Golf Club Social Sets Oyster Supper Night
The Rolfe Golf Club hosts a season ending social at the American Legion hall on Tuesday evening November 8. Every member and partner is invited to attend with eats at 6:30 followed by a toast program and music. TF J Nacke and W S Taylor select sides for games this week.
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Rolfe Golf Club
American ‘Legion Hall
TF. J. Nacke
W. S. Taylor
Woman's Club Meeting at K P Hall
The Wo mans Club holds its regular meeting tomorrow at the K P hall starting at 2 00 due to a long program. It is Club Day with county clubs to be entertained and Mrs Edmund Armstrong state president of federated clubs will attend and speak. All are urged to attend.
Sorosis Club Hosts Halloween Luncheon for New Members
Mile 6 Sorosis Club hosted a four course luncheon at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday October 27 at Mrs Frank Fitzgerald home honoring new members. Hostesses included Mrs Frank Fitzgerald Mrs Robi Hunter and others. The program featured a reading by Mrs Glyde Brinkman a piano solo by Mrs Robert Hunter a paper on Vice President Coolidge by Mrs W W Wheeler and a discussion of word derivatives led by Mira Howiegman. The next meeting will be November 10 at Mrs Bert A Petersons home.
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Frank Fitzgeral
T. D. Jones
Bert Peterson
A. 0. Peterson
Robi. Hunter
Sorosis Club
Frank Fitzgerald
Hallowe'en
Glyde Brinkman
Robert Hunter
Coolidge
W.W. Wheeler
Mira Ho.wiegman
Bert
A. Peterson
C. B. Notes On Meeting Attendance And Upcoming Topic
Last Sunday evening twenty nine attended the C B Notes meeting. The gathering showed growing interest among honorary members and more are taking part. Next Sunday Ed Wiegman will lead with the topic Thy Will Be Done With My Money a consecration meeting. Everyone is invited.
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Ed Wiegman
Eastern Star Notice Short Friday Session And Initiation
There will be a short session on Friday November 11 at 7 30 promptly report of Worthy Matron on grand chapter and initiation at a special meeting Friday evening November 18 at eight o clock
Extra newspaper copies offered to send to former residents
A brief notice invites readers to call in time to receive extra copies free of charge for mailing to former residents. Supplies are limited and the offer urges early call-in to secure papers.
Trinity Lutheran Church Services Notice
Rev 0 Shelveland announces Trinity Lutheran Church services next Sunday November 6 at the usual hours. All are cordially invited to attend any or all services.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Shelveland
Community mourns loss of loving husband and father
The community grieves for Mrs. Maxon and their young daughter as a husband and father is laid to rest. Funeral services were held from the home with Rev. J. P. Lester delivering the sermon. The body was taken to Roberts, Til for interment, with family and relatives accompanying. An appreciation of the man’s life is planned for next week.
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Vin Borrow
Tom
Hothe-Town
Ae A Fonda
Woman's Club Meeting
C. B
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