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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1920
Page
5
An Iowa bank case ends in a one day court session with discussions over a 10,000 dollar courtesy and disputes involving McEwen versus the Bank of Iowa. The summary notes a rapid sequence of claims and a tense financial disagreement.
Pocahontas and Rolfe high schools meet Saturday afternoon November 13 at three o clock on the Rolfe gridiron. The previous county showdown ended Rolfe 40 Pocahontas 32 with both teams attacking boldly and equally strong. Fraser returns for Rolfe and Pocahontas defense aims to stop the other’s high scoring style. Attendance likely to break records as fans expect a keen battle of wits and speed.
The Sunset Hill Club gathered at the W. P. Wheeler residence Tuesday evening hosted by Mrs. W. P. Wheeller and Mrs. A. V. Graeber. A fine dinner followed by games highlighted a cheerful, lively social event.
The Pelletier Players bring the high class comedy The Newly Weds to Rolfe High School Auditorium on Saturday night November 13. Proceeds go to purchase gymnasium equipment. The company follows bookings in Sioux Rapids and West Bend with a strong cast including a leading lady seen in major New York productions. The event offers refined entertainment and community support.
Rev A H Bryan notes improved turnout despite recent lulls with three young men baptized and added to church. Sunday services attracted a good morning crowd, 117 in Sunday school, and lively evening music including a duet and violin solo. Armistice Day bells rang at 11, and plans for missions and league events were announced with a promise of future growth.
A regular Womans Club meeting in the K of P hall drew over ninety members and ten guests on Friday November 5. Des Moines guest Mrs Macomber spoke on Women of Other Lands, praising and criticizing foreign cultures while urging prudent judgment of nations and the Japanese land question.
The Pythian Sisters of Rolfe held a social at the K of P hall despite bad weather. A four piece orchestra performed, baskets fetched up to five dollars, and proceeds near seventy five dollars supported the Educational Fund loans for needy college students.
L S Sargent owner of the Tremont Hotel building is remodeling the Rolfe structure adding outside stucco and new inviting interior rooms. The progress suggests Rolfe will soon boast a neat little hotel with Sargent’s effort shaping its growth. Mrs E S Colebaugh and daughter Helen spent last week visiting friends in Storm Lake.
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