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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
5
Community response to the Red Cross appeal is described as spontaneous and generous. A list of donors and amounts will be published this week to show the splendid spirit of local lifeblood and support.
Mayor W A Kelley orders a Friday half holiday for the town to prepare for a Red Cross circus exposition and to close restaurants and hotels Friday and Saturday evenings. He threatens misdemeanor charges for noncompliance and directs patrons to Red Cross suppers at the K P hall, with penalties for defiance.
Fire swept the W F Priebe & Co poultry plant in Humboldt on Sunday night causing total loss estimated at 30000 dollars. The plant housed about 14000 live chickens. Origin under investigation with suspected defective wiring cited as a cause.
The Red Cross invites wide participation for next Friday and Saturday with a camouflage themed event. Helpers are urged to dress in costumes or disguises to create a carnival mood and raise support, with volunteers needed for the planned activities and community involvement.
Communion services next Sunday at 14 00 in Norwegian language and English services on November 25th. The Young People’s Society and Parish activities are planned for next Saturday at 12 00.
Fort Dodge hosts a Red Cross rally with a circus and sideshow at the opera house and adjoining rooms. Prof Daubert and 25 athletes from the Fort Dodge YMCA perform as volunteers for the cause, with food, booths, and continuous entertainment. An auction Saturday at 1:30 lists livestock, produce, and goods to raise funds, aided by a high school band and Red Cross participation. Voting for a wrist watch ends Saturday night with top contenders Patterson Ritchey and Wilson leading.
Herman A Nelson born March 1862 in North Cape Wis built a career as a brick and tile maker. He founded Adler and Nelson later expanding into mercantile work and brick plants in Bristol Rolfe Spencer Fairmont Albert Lea and finally operated the Nelson Brick & Tile Co at Albert Lea before retiring. He married Bertha Goll in 1894 and had children Ruth and Norman Nelson with ties to St Olaf College Clara City and Albert Lea high school.
Albert Lea obituary notes Mr Nelson injured October 24 in a fall at his plant. After initial recovery he worsened Tuesday night, dying Wednesday morning October 31 at his Sunset Avenue home. Funeral held November 3 at Trinity Lutheran with Rev H Nervig. burial in Graceland cemetery. Survived by wife, daughter, son, mother, six sisters and two brothers. He was active in church and community, respected businessman, with many friends in Rolfe.
Roy C. Blanchard writes from Camp Dodge Ia praising the Y M C A and Red Cross as essential for soldiers morale. He notes four camp facilities and a downtown center with wholesome entertainment, letters, and hot fires, urging donations for Liberty Bonds and Red Cross care. He cites Gen Pershing and estimates $35 million needed to sustain Y M C A services for troops headed to France and beyond.
Rolfe hosts a large November 3 anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Grove. About fifty guests attended a three course luncheon in yellow chrysanthemum decor. Rev. Burnette solemnized and re tied the marriage knot. gifts included a gold watch for the couple.
Red Cross workers are urged to bring finished work to the booth at the upcoming fair. The display aims to show the public the group's activities and requests any remaining yarn. Also noted are visits from Mrs BE Messinger and Mrs Jordan of Cedar Falls, plus travel by J B Schnug from Minnesota for hay pressing duties.
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