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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
5
A Rolfe church service on Memorial Sunday reflects on what America is and its future, arguing America is a heart and spirit nation with a mission beyond geography. The speaker contrasts physical land with national character and cites moments from history to define America's calling.
A community sing is announced for Sunday at 3 PM in the school auditorium. Men will occupy the stage with the male chorus while women and children are invited to join in, with a brief talk and several musical numbers.
Twelve pupils compete to represent Rolfe High in sub district and county events. Sub county contest at Havelock December 2 and county at Fonda December 9. sub district in February or March. Admission 15 and 25 cents to cover judges and travel. Program lists Petronel March Bennett Oratorical class and other selections.
A union Thanksgiving service will be held at the Methodist church next Thursday at 7:80. Rev. T E Hoon will preach with special music. People of Rolfe and nearby areas are invited. A free will offering will support orphan children. Rolfe residents have observed this day in the past and this service offers a fitting Thanksgiving opportunity.
Aguinaldo, once famed Filipino rebel leader, makes his first trip to the United States to seek medical care. The visit marks a notable moment in his long public career and reflects ongoing concerns about his health.
Mrs George F Spence longtime local pioneer dies at home west of Rolfe on Tuesday morning November 15 after a long illness. Funeral held this afternoon with many out of town relatives attending. A future obituary promised. Supervisor W P Hopkins of Laurens drove through smoke and failed to see a colt tied to a wagon. they collided head on. Colt killed and Hopkins’s car badly damaged but he escaped injury.
The Rolfe Woman’s Club lyceum featured Judge Marcus A. Kavanagh of Cook County Illinois presenting The Great Challenge a Lesson in American History. He explored the Monroe Doctrine, opposed foreign propaganda, praised Americanism, and drew praise for his patriotic speakership and for the musical preludes by Rolfe students.
The local American Legion post will hold an open public meeting on Thursday evening November 17. The program includes songs and remarks with Chaplain G. Fred Smith Jr and Rev. J. P. Lester as featured speakers. The event honors Armistice Day observed November 11, 1921.
The Arrow urges all contributors to submit copy a day early as Thanksgiving falls on publication day next week. Church notes, correspondence, ads, and all copy should be in the office by Monday to ensure timely print. Cooperative effort helps keep the paper from narrowing the Thanksgiving window.
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