Rolfe Local Items Reflect Holiday Pace and Local Events
Early copy notes Mrs B R Weaver seriously ill at home near the city for weeks. Mrs W F Bright traveled to Nora Springs after a ten day visit with sister Mrs F C Thomas. Mrs Ferguson and Mrs Bower visited Newell. Denzil Johnson served in post office in their absence. Several locals served jury duty in Pocahontas. Corn yields described as disappointing with ears clingy to stalks. Local remarks about Deegan and Robeile picnic misstatement corrected. Christmas shopping trend toward earlier display. Bert Stafford and A W Hess featured in town notes. A surprise farewell for Miss Clara Bennett hosted by Mrs Fisher and Mrs Ives. Strathman Studio in Pocahontas displays work in Wilkin Market window. Rolfe football team praised for improved play and training. Accident near Primary No 17 injures Clarance Walston and Wm Kluge. Mrs Walston seriously hurt. I O H Chandler and family, along with local teachers, gathered for dinner and reunion at George Ivey home. The group includes Miss Florence Wisebrode and Miss Squires, tied to Morningside College and West Bend schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Weaver
W. F. Bright
Whittemore
Nora Springs
F. C. Thomas
Margaret Ferguson
Anna Bower
Newell
Denzil Johnson
Mesdame
California
Pocahontas County
Robeile
Los Angeles
Deegans
A. W. Hess
Plover
Arrow Shop
Chicago
Lord Milking Machine
Bert Stafford
Des Moines
Mergenthaler Linotype Co
Bert
Earl Fisher
Robert Ives
Fisher
Clara Bennett
Mora
Minn
Miss Bennett
Strathman
Pocahontas
Wilkin
Rolfe
I. O H. Chandler
Sheldon Public Schools
Florence Wisebrode
Sheldon High School
Jacobs
West Bend
A. O. H. Letzeplandt
Fae Squires
George Ivey
Chandlers
Miss Squires
Morningside College
Sioux City
Setzeplandt
Chandler
Old Bridge
Des Moines River Bridge
the Presbyterian Church
Fred Stanek
Fort Dodge
Winnebago
Stanek
J. T. Grant
Washta
J. Rollin
Cherokee
Kevin
Mont
Montana
Kleins
A. A. Brinkman
Brinkman
J. R. McIntire
T. D. Jones
Ivery
Mays
E.R. Wisweil
Helen Porter
Cedar Rapids
Guy G. Butler
Niagara Falls
Cortland
N. C
Dr. Butler
Hayden Gimsted
Boston
St.Margaret’s Catholic Church
For Sale in Rolfe Iowa various farm items
For Sale A few Duroc Jersey purebreds by A P White. Rolfe Iowa contact 289. For Sale Poland China boars good ones by H F Ole rich Rolfe Iowa contact 6R20. Bigger and better than last year look them over Rolfe Iowa M P Hancher. For Sale used range in good condition and a small heating stove call 31 Rolfe Iowa. Insurance life property automobile Farmers Union Mutual call Milan Sharp 956 Plover Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P White
Rolfe
Iowa
Poland
China
Ole‘rich
M. P. Hancher
Farmers’ Union Mutual
Milan Sharp
Plover
County Institute Of Religious Workers To Meet
The County Council schedules an all-day Religious Workers Institute at the Pocahontas Methodist Church starting 9:00 a.m. Friday December 2. North state staff will run the program and plan a covered dish lunch. The Second County-Wide Young People's Conference follows Saturday December 3 with about one hundred youths. Rev J H Walker Rolfe and Mr Mrs O G Herbracht will lead faculty and a banquet will close the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Pocahontas
Methodist Park
J.H. Walker
Rolfe
O. G. Herbracht
State Council
Des Moines River bridge lumber sale set for next Monday
Public notices announce the old bridge lumber will be sold at the Des Moines River bridge east of Rolfe next Monday. Advertising space is limited, early buyers urged. The rest of the item details social events and local happenings from Rolfe and surrounding towns.
Quips and Quirks from a Witty Column
A collection of satirical observations on advice, investments, whisky errands, and social trends. It ribbed modern flappers, cautious drivers, and the idea of history's makers with sharp, humorous lines. The piece blends humor about money, manners, and mischief in a breezy newspaper mood.
21CK S TO PICKS Entertaining Forays Into Market Place Delights
The column riffs on aging, labor strikes, and social habits. It cites a New York donor offering 2 500 000 to dig for treasures in the market place of Athens, mocking wasteful spending and contrasting with finds of bargains and companionship in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Athens
Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule and Mission Update
Rev J H Walker presides with Bible School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 50 p m Union Young People at Presbyterian Church 6 30 p m Union Services at Presbyterian Church 7 30 p m The White Cross enrollment occurs at the Sunday morning service The union service moves to the Presbyterian church next Sunday evening Youth groups host supper at six Missionary Pageant at 7 30 Dr McDade preached to a good congregation and is welcomed back with praise The hospital contributed over 12000 worth of free service last year aiding White Cross enrollments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
White Cross
Endeavor
League
McDade
Notice of Probate of Will in Pocahontas County
In the District Court of Pocahontas County Iowa a will dated July 17 1923 of Jens Jensen deceased is filed for probate. A hearing is set for December 13 1927 at 2 00 PM at the Pocahontas courthouse before the District Court or clerk to determine if the instrument should be probated as the last will and testament. All interested must appear and show cause if any. Dated Pocahontas Iowa November 15 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
District Court
Jens Jensen
Pocshontas
Iowa
Said County
Pocahontas
Sealy
C. G. James
Home Mission Pageant to Mark 125th Anniversary
The Presbyterian Church led by Rev. J. P. Leater will host a Home Mission Pageant during the 7:30 p.m. worship hour to celebrate 125 years of Home Mission work with a special choir. The church invites the public to attend and notes the Thanksgiving service on Thanksgiving Day at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Walker preaching.
Sunday Church Services and Armistice Day Notice
Wangberg Pastoy reports Sunday services including Sunday school and Bible lesson in Isingtian. Weekday services include a Prayer Meeting on Wednesday with no Sunday evening service. Audience enjoyed last Sunday’s Armistice Day event. Christmas plans are ahead.
Rutland Pastor to Lead Sunday Services
The Rev Romer of Rutland will conduct Sunday services as scheduled with a time change noted. Also announced is a sale conducted by the Aid Society at Hauck and Com store on Wednesday November 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Romer
Rutland
Aid Society
Hauck & Com
Also Mentioned on This Page
Courterier Long Model Holten
H. F. Thomas
Arrow Office
Geo. Kueck
Clarence Roberts
Duroe Jersey Board
E. Welter
Gilmore City
Jas. M Smith
Rolfe, Iowa
Ross Studer
McCormick-Deering
E. McKim
Olendorff
Webb’s
Thompson Bros
Peterson & Dahl
H. D. Brinkman
C. I. Howland
E. W. Meredith
J. E. Grove
Sioux City Fair
Lester Applegate
Pocahontas Rendering Works
C. Olson
Savings Bank
Life In Command Nowm
Bob Kent
Ast
Varina
Clarence Walston
Spirit Lake
Wm. Kluge
Storm Lake
H. C. Wiegman
J. H. Brinkman
Ford
R. W. Wilkin
Geo. R. Cook
County Institute. OF Religious Workers
Thomas E. Pickerill
Industrial Workers of the World
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. H. Walker
Bible School
Junior Endeavor
Christi Endeavor Society
Walker
Wangberg
Nain Lutheran cAyyy
First National Bank
Petersons’ Clothes Shop
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