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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1921
Page
2
Mrs Bartley and her son from Laurens are visiting at the home of the former’s grandmother, Mrs Lydia Hoard. Mrs B Be Rosenkranz of Spencer visited Rolfe friends Wednesday.
In the District Court of Town Iowa Pocahontas County the estate of John Lanning deceased appoints Perry Laning as administrator with will annexed. Creditors are directed to pay and present claims per law. Dated October 19 1922. Also notice of probate by Fritz Christensen and W G Byerholt detailing similar administration steps and claim procedures dated November 5 1921.
Pocahontas resident Miss Matthews attends the Des Moines state convention of chiropractors during the week. She is noted for pursuing professional growth to enhance public service.
About 300 women attended the Wo man’s Club meeting on Friday afternoon November 4 with visitors from Pocahontas Laurens Gilmore City Havelock Plover and Fort Dodge. Mrs Edmund Armstrong spoke on department work and federations urging influence with officials for universal peace. Officers were elected and the gathering closed with refreshments served by the house committee and Rolfe Woman’s Club hosts welcomed guests.
The Mississippi is described as the world’s longest river with its headwaters near Itasca, though some cite Lake Itasca as the start. The watershed spans 1,240,000 square miles and drains 28 states, with the river navigable almost to St Paul and a port of New Orleans handling about 1,000,000,000 tons of freight. A humorous note questions parental objections to bobbing children’s hair as a small saving with soap.
An invitation announces Sunday worship with a cordial message. Pastor will preach and Miss Dorothy Pearce will read the Christian Endeavor. Evening service at 6:80. Meetings begin November 27 in preparation for a joyous church time attended with Mrs. Isman and others.
Sunday services include Morning Worship at 10 30 a m Bible School at 10 46 a m Epworth League at 7 30 p m Evening Service and a Thursday Prayer Meeting at 1 30 p m The parsonage welcome event featured Rev A H Bryant and a warm town church community reception Attendance at Sunday School was 183 with plans for regular training and play times for children through winter Watch for Sunday school session announcements and future activities
The Rolfe School plans regular practices for basketball and will close Monday and Tuesday next week. Parents are urged to warn children about railroad crossing dangers as crews resume activities. The county superintendent calls an inspirational institute November 14 and 15 with all teachers required to attend. The home declamatory contest Friday November 18 features multiple contestants across oratorical dramatic and humorous divisions.
D M T traveled to West Bend last Friday and beat the home team on their floor in a surprising upset. The paper previews a rematch next Friday November 11 with Humboldt county champions Bode for the title, noting a 7 30 start and town transport from Nacke's drugstore.
Primary grade pupils finished a weight and measurement activity Friday afternoon. Fourth and fifth graders begin penmanship with new ink as 4th and 5th grades craft inked letters. Citizenship and patriotism classes praised for their excellent work.
Des Moines newspaper The Tribune cuts annual mail subscription to 4.00 dollars. The paper promises readers more news more pictures more features and better markets than any Des Moines or Iowa evening paper. Local agent H F Thomas sells subscriptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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