Community club calendar lists meetings and events
Nov events include the Bon Tea Club at Mrs Davidson's and garden meetings at Grant, dawns of activity through Dec with Home Furnishing School sessions, Pythian Sisters, D M T operettas, various clubs and church gatherings across Garfield Town and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon
Davidson
W. S. Butler
Gale
Grant
Tea Towel
Brad- Noy
George C
Esay
Pythian Sisters
Lundesday
T. K. L. Club
Miss Pearl Vin
Wm. Fisher
Y Sw
Hoome
H. O
Cummins
Marshall and
Lake Townships
Adsen
Louise Ryeneet
Clinton Tu
Cook vegetables briefly to preserve vitamins says expert
Miss Belle Lowe of Iowa College Ames warns against overcooking vegetables to retain essential vitamins A B C and D. She notes vitamin loss occurs with long boiling and suggests short 5 to 15 minute cooking, identifying cabbage tomatoes lemons as rich sources needing minimal cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Lowe
Associated
Star of Foods and Nutrition
Iowa College
Ames
Armistice Day Observance in Rolfe Sees Modest Attendance
In Rolfe an Armistice Day program was led by the American Legion with eight to ten Legion members and Auxiliary members attending, plus a dozen or so citizens. The highlight was the Rolfe schools’ 100 percent attendance and the Junior High Girls Glee Club performing patriotic songs. Abe DeVaul gave a brief, pointed speech recalling wartime sacrifices and urging youth to defend the nation's heritage. The gathering ended with a moment of silent prayer at the Cecil Cumming Memorial Tree, though adult turnout drew comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Rolfe
Legion
R. W. Wilkin
W. A. Wilkinson
Glee Club
Mr. Wilkin
Abe DeVaul
Mr. DeVaul
Mrs J R McIntire Loses Mother Ida Merckens
Mrs. Ida Merckens of Fairfield died after a brief illness due to acute indigestion following a light prior stroke. Her daughter Mrs. J R McIntire and son W C Merckens reached her bedside in Des Moines four hours before her death. Merckens had visited Rolfe and Colfax during the prior week as Russell recovered from recent treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. McIntire
Ida Merckens
Fairfield
Des Moines
W. C. Merckens
Altho
Red Cross Drive Appeals for Renewals and Support
The article urges renewing Red Cross membership during Armistice Day to Thanksgiving. Pay dues at the State Savings Bank to keep Rolfe’s Red Cross standing. It notes the Red Cross acts in times of need and encourages prompt payment. The piece also mentions unrelated facts about Chinese watermelons and Denmark’s land gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
State Savings Bank
Rolfe
Red Cross
Denmark
Jutland
Laurens and Rolfe Tied in Slippery County Football Clash
Rolfe High and Laurens played to a scoreless tie on a rain slick field with late-season injuries. Rolfe dominated first half defense, while Laurens struggled to advance on the soggy diamond that doubles as a football field. The game ended the season for Rolfe High and left both teams battered but proud.
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Laurens and
Rolfe
Friends of
Rolfe High
Pocahontas County
Laurens
Tigers
Geo. Spence
Ronald Carll
County Workers to Hold One Day Institute
Church people and workers from all over the county will meet at the Methodist church in Pocahontas on Monday December 2 at 9 00 am for an all day institute. O G Herbrecht of the State Council will be present and assist throughout the day. The State Council offers books valued at one dollar each to the school with the largest delegation and the school with the largest percent of its enrollment in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
O. G. Herbrecht
State Council
Accident policy offer for Arrow subscribers
The Arrow promotes a two dollar accident policy for one dollar with each annual subscription paid in advance. Coverage extends to each family member ages ten to seventy for an extra dollar per policy, with a farm accident clause and Des Moines based Travelers Mutual Casualty Co. The promotion cites a local former townsman Clyde B. Charlton, now vice president and attorney at the company, and urges readers to apply promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travelers’ Mutual Casualty Co
Des Moines
The
Arrow
the Arrow
Clyde B. Charlton
Clyde
Arrow Force
Beck and Walker Stage A Good Minstrel Show
Beck and Walker presented a colored minstrel show in Rolfe under American Legion auspices. The eight performer company included two women with a three-piece orchestra. Singing and dancing ranged from ensemble to solo, highlighting Negro versatility and classic minstrel style with mild roughness. The audience remained responsive and entertained, and mascots for military branches were mentioned, with a suggested mascot for the Aviation Department a Skye Terrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck & Walker
Rolfe
American Legion
Altho
Homecoming Thank Yous From Rolfe High School
R H S expresses gratitude to business leaders for cooperation during Homecoming 1929 victory over Pocahontas 33 to 6. Alumni and out of town guests supported the event, with decorations and window displays praised. Student Council credited for initiating the Homecoming idea and issuing badges and invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Rolfe High
Norman Siefkin
Prosperity Tied to Pursuit of Sound Ideals
The October supply of corm stood around 60 cents of last year’s level. September receipts edged above 1928 figures. United States oats production in October is down 15 percent from last year and 7 percent below the five year average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Armistice Victory Celebrated in Rolfe Monday
News of the armistice reached Rolfe Monday morning between three and four. Celebrations erupted with church bells, blasting dynamite, and a carnival of noise as schoolchildren and adults joined in. Officials and clergy led afternoon talks, honoring peace and American resolve.
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Rolfe
R. D. Echlin
Presbyterian Church
Johnnie Doyle
Las
Cornwell Place
Bob Bruce
Daniels & Tompkins
Grant Pollock
Ford
McIntire
Dr. Echlin
E. E. Wilcox
Ryons Hatch 366 Dozen Eggs in October
Mr and Mrs Jay Ryon of Laureng reported October egg sales totaling 12670 dollars from 366 dozen White Leghorn eggs. They keep a growing flock of early hatch pullets in two colony houses and a brooders with well ventilated warm dry housing and self feeding rations.
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Jay Ryon
Laureng
Ryons
Ryan
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Unit Holds Oct 31 Meeting
About eighty people attended the Garfield Township Farm Bureau Unit gathering at the J. C. Truelsen home on October 31. The event opened with community singing led by J. O. Hosier and Miriam Ives at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Township
the Arrow
Otto Christiansen
Joyce Christiansen
Richard Melson
Miss Rice
Garfield Township Orchestra
Cats
Pie Social and Program at Piker Town School House
A pie social will be held at the Piker Town School House on Saturday night November 16 with an eight o'clock program. Everyone is cordially invited. Also notes a novelty vinegar bottle with necks on both ends usable as rolling pins, described as another sour note in domestic harmony.
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Pikertown
Remembering the Rolfe Victory Celebration in 1918
The town held a joyful Armistice week with bands playing after noon and evening, bonfires at night, and parades. Although chaotic, the celebration caused no injuries in Rolfe, with residents extending festivities to Pocahontas and Laurens on subsequent days as the war ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Pocahontas
Laurens
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da Snyder
A. L. D. Club
Cornell
Presbyterian
Esday
Aid Society
Ary Society
C. W. Siefkin
Grant Poldass
Poca
Nixon
Grant, Lincoln
Sherid Roosevelt
Bellville
Liznd Lake
Rolfers Club
Music Room
Tnesday
Ladies’ Society
County Bureau
Arthur Ader
Mary McIntire
RED Cross Drive
Army
Navy
Marines
Aviation Department
Frank Ritchey
Berlin
Marseilles
Main Street
C. H. Moon
C. L. Dalseide
Mgr. Moon
Kaiser
R. D. Eehlin
J. M. Mallinger
A. H. Bryan
Ward Ferguson
Ferguson
Ryon
Bureau
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