Rolfe High School Football Suspended by State Association
Word reached Friday that Rolfe High School football was suspended from the state association and disqualified from competing next season for using ineligible players. The team faced penalties after injuries depleted rosters and substitutes were used, with alleged consent from opposing clubs and unclear eligibility at the time. The article urges acceptance of the ruling and focus on improving academics and playing by the rules next year.
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Rolfe
Marathon
Humboldt
Goldfield
Athletic Board
Rolfe High
Rolfeite
Epworth League and Church Budget Drive at Methodist
Miss Alice Lighter led a large Epworth League meeting with a strong W C T U program. The church crowd heard a well received duet Showers and is urged to support the Board of Stewards canvass for the duplex envelope budget. Next Sunday mornings sermon titled A Transfigured Church and an evening talk on Law Heredity and Grace.
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Alice Lighter
Epworth League
Wiggam
Presbyterian Church Notes Rev A Z McGagney Pastor
Regular morning service at 10 30 with the sermon Looking Through Glasses Sabbath school to follow. YP SC EB meets at 6 30 PM. Evening service at 7 30 on The Great Teacher. All are invited to attend even without a church home.
High School Notes Highlight Student Awards
Pupils have received honors from the high school notes pages listing Richard Anderson and Kathryn Green along with Ron Smith for notable achievements.
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Ihon
Richard Anderson
Chard Anderson
Ron Smith
Kathryn Green
Piano Contest Draws Early Bidders and Dress Patterns
At Lange's piano contest sale opening last Saturday nine oclock entrants received dress patterns. Winners include Tillie Peterson Mrs J W Lemon Mrs F J Armantrout Florence Peterson Mrs G N DeWolf Laura Cruickshank Mrs W A Marther Wit na Cruickshank and Mrs C Cook. Lange reports strong week results. Also notes Idaho political wins and mid Roberts travels to Perry for business matters.
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Lange
Tillie ‘Peterson
J. W. Lemon
H. C. McCray
Senate
Idaho
Mid Roberts
Perry
Dodging Income Tax Critics Urge Charity Over War Bonds
Government reports 140600 individuals dodged income tax while critics mock the plea for patriotic spending. The piece questions leaders like John D. Rockefeller to donate to Belgium amid wartime hardship and calls for a public push to fund relief through philanthropy.
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Plogan
Belgium
Visitor's Day at Cement Plant Southeast of Rolfe
Next Sunday November 15 visitors can tour the cement plant southeast of Rolfe. The plant will be idle but staff will explain operations and visitors may inspect the entire works as construction continues and shipments of crushed rock arrive. It notes cement production may start soon at the site.
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Rolfe
Bond payoff plan for Rolfe water works bonds
The city faced a $2,000 balance on Rolfe water works bonds due November 1. Sinking fund funds covered interest and a $500 payment. Treasurer C Mo Webb notified Geo M Bechtel Co, holder of the bonds, about accepting city warrants for the balance in 12 to 18 months at 6 percent, for a $5,000 consideration.
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Rolfe
Water Works
C. Mo Webb
Town clears bonded debt and plans a new pump house
The council met Friday and authorized warrants to pay $1,500 to settle bonds. The town, now debt free with treasury funds to run through spring, notes it can also invest $2,000 to build a well and pump house. A municipal opera house and city hall are suggested while in a sound financial state.
Prayers for Peace and Political Remarks Narrated
Fragmentary text shows lines about praying for peace and a Vice President Marshall quote. The garbled dialogue references good men in office, a vice presidential succession idea, and a doctor described as an agrastologist with unclear relevance to events or dates.
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Marshall
Motorcycle and Automobile Collide on Garfield Street
Last Friday evening Johnnie Nelson was riding north on Garfield street when his motorcycle collided with an automobile driven by Walter Hersom in front of the L. J. Holt place. Nelson was thrown and injured, with a knee bruised and a limp. Hersom reports a careful pace and both parties blame the other. No witnesses available and the Nelsons plan to seek damages in court.
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Johnnie Nelson
Garfield Street
Garfield Streets
L. J. Holt
Walter Hersom
Nelson
Johnnie
Nelsons
Rolfe Hosts Gilmore City Women Club Meeting
The Tuesday Club of Rolfe hosted twenty two members from the Woman's Club of Gilmore City at Mrs. Fae McEwen's home. An afternoon program featured current events, a Word Drill, and a Round Table with a Japan lesson. Refreshments followed as both groups exchanged plans and good will.
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Rolfe
Woman’s Club
Gilmore City
Fae Mc- Ewen
Edison
Hollis
J. K. Lemon
Marion Bruce
Round Table
Frank Hoyne
Japan
J. A. Rasmussen
Leslie, Howard
Robert van Alstine
H. B. Mann
R. E. Stamper
Lyman Beers
J. A. Day
EB. O. Wolcott
J. Townsend
J. T. Hambley
BE. M. Kellogg
E. L. Wallace
C. L. Jones
H. C
E. Ll. Bain
W. Small
Mre. Whittlesey
H. Hammersley
Gordon Smith
Fort Dodge
Birthday surprise for 81st birthday of Grandma Chambers
Grandma Chambers was the unsuspecting guest of a surprise party held Wednesday afternoon by friends. They arrived with baskets and a hearty supper was served. The gathering was hosted by the community with Pastor Rev. CG Buinette represented on behalf of the company.
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Grandma Chambers
Buinette
New County Y M C A Secretary Chosen
Russell Glasener elected county Y M C A secretary after Murl McDonald resignation. He is from Waterloo, recently arrived, and graduates listed from State Teachers College 1911. He has taught at Shenandoah High School and worked on Canadian farm lands. He plans emphasis on Group Work and reorganizing and creating new groups.
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Murl McDonald
Russel Glasener
Waterloo
Glasener
State Teachers’ College
Shenandoah High School
Canada
Clasener
Sir Glasener
Gratitude for Support in Congressional Campaign
Frank Woods expresses gratitude for broad support in his district race. He cites principles over party, thanks opponents for courteous conduct, and acknowledges Republicans and Democrats who voted for him. He emphasizes patriotism of opponents and broad, peaceful campaign engagement.
Gill Hahns nuptials unite Rolfe and Ruthven couple
Charles H Gill of Rolfe and Daisy Hahn of Ruthven wed at the bride’s parents home on Wednesday November 4 at high noon. Rev W C Tompkins of Ruthven’s M B church officiated. The ceremony drew over forty relatives, followed by a wedding dinner. Gill, a steady hard working farmer near Rolfe, and the bride, home loving and accomplished, begin married life amid strong family support.
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Charles H. Gill
Rolfe
Daisy Hahn
Ruthven
Jacob Hahn
W. C. Tompkins
M. B. Church
Gill
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