Rolfe High Triumphs 32 0 Over Pocahontas in Gridiron clash
Rolfe High defeated Pocahontas 32 to 0 after holding the visitors to limited offense. Rolfe built a 6 0 lead in the first quarter and extended to 13 0 by halftime, then added two more touchdowns in the second half as Pocahontas struggled with passing and mass plays.
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Coffin
Rolfe
Fraser
Pocahontas
Zim
Smith
Harris
Poca
Rude
Kauffman
Wiegman
Wiggy
Gare Rolfe
Early Copy Day Requested For Thanksgiving Week
A newsroom note asks contributors to submit all copy and communications a day early due to Thanksgiving. They request Monday delivery to ease handling and extend thanks to staff for their best effort.
Rolfe's 82–0 rout. Pocahontas fall short in grid clash
Rolfe dominates Pocahontas in a one‑sided football romp. Key plays include 20 and 15 yard passes, multiple Pettina runs, and a fifth touchdown by Smith. Referee Ritchey calls a clean game. Pocahontas complaints noted.
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Rolfe
Pocahontas
Olerich
Coffin
Harris
Zimmerman
Zim
Poca
Smith
Fraser
Larson
Kauffman
Igman
Wiggy
F Ream
Fos
Rural Eighth Grade Pupils Win Honors
Certificates of scholarship issued by the State Department of Public Instruction go to Florence Orwig Manson and Joseph Sinek Pocahontas for top state eighth grade exams taken in May. The awards bear signatures of state officials and the county superintendent. Orwig achieved 95 percent average and Sinek 93 percent.
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Florence Orwig
Manson
Joseph Sinek
Pocahontas
State Department of Public Instruction
P. E. McClenahan
W. L. Harding
May Fe.francis
Grace D. McMichael
Lincoln
Lizard Township
Roosevelt Township
Social notes from Des Moines and Rolfe visits
Miss Cora Lighter is in Des Moines this week on business. Mrs. Wiese and daughter Lena Ray of Mallard visited Rolfe friends the first of the week.
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Cora Lighter
Des Moines
Wiese
Lena Ray
Mallard
Rolfe
Alfred William Ireland obituary from Rolfe Iowa
Alfred William Ireland born August 26 1847 in Crochran Somerset England died November 11 1920 in Rolfe Iowa. He moved to Canada at seven lived in Toronto and Aurora married Jessie Forsyth Campbell November 6 1873 and had seven children including Jessie Fredricka Alfred William Albert Etta Converse Litta Louise Flora and Amy. He settled in Fort Dodge then Rolfe moving there in 1882 and built many town buildings as a carpenter. He joined the Rolfe Presbyterians and served as sexton and lodge member. After heart trouble worsened last spring a Montana visit failed to restore strength and he died peacefully with family present. Funeral at home officiated by Rev R D Echlin. Clinton cemetery service by Masons. Out of town relatives Jack Scheel and W A Ireland attended.
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Alfred William Ireland
Crochran
Somersetshire
England
Relfe
Iowa
Canada
Toronto
Aurora
Jessie Forsyth Campbell
Jessie Fredricka
Alfred William and
Albert
Etta Converse
Fort Dodge
Litta Louise
Flora
Amy
Rolfe
Ireland
Rolfe Presbyterians
House of God
A. F
A. M
Montana
Conner
R. D. Echlin
Perry
Clinton Cemetery
Jack Scheel
W. A. Ireland
Chicago
Box Social At D. M. T A Des Moines Township Event
A box social and program will be held at the Des Moines Township Consolidated school on Wednesday evening November 24. A feature playlet titled Mrs Newly Wed's First Thanksgiving Dinner is planned. The ladies should bring decorated cats and gentlemen bring that which makes the mare go. All are invited to Windy Center for a good time.
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Des Moines Township Consolidated School
Windy Center
Freel Visit at Cylin der Home of Son Hi
Mr and Mrs Oscar Freel were guests at the home of their son Hi in Cylin der on the first of the week.
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Oscar Freel
Cylin‘der
Laurens Boy Killed After Freight Train Accident
Edward Fagan, 19, Laurens High School student and football player, died after a freight train collision at Laurens last Friday. He reportedly jumped from a moving train as it neared the platform. a blow from the car contributed to his death. Funeral held at Ayrshire with Rev. Geo. Theobald officiating. he was the son of Dr. Patrick Fagan.
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Ed Fagan
Laurens
Sioux Rapids
Edward
Patrick Fagan
Laurens High
Geo. Theobald
Rolfe
Ayrshire
Theobald
Morning Norwegian and English Services at Local Church
Rev. Carl M. Verle leads morning services in Norwegian with Communion. Sunday school follows worship. Young People's Luther League meets at 6:30 PM. Evening services in English at 7:30 PM. All welcome to attend any or all services.
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Young People’s Luther League
Peterson murder trial opens in Dover township
The Peterson murder case went to trial at 3 00 p m Tuesday with a jury secured after a long selection process. Local jurors Gordon Graham and John Junkman hear the defense claim the fatal shot was accidental amid three shots fired while Mr Peterson reloaded. The state argues delib eration and premeditation. Trial is expected to last a week or ten days. County Attorney Lynch, with F C Gilchrist, prosecutes. the Hudsons defend, possibly with Parsons of Des Moines.
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Peterson
Dover Township
Gordon Graham
John Junkman
Parsons
Des Moines
Pelletier Players Impress in Rolfe Lyceum Show
Supt. Loutzenhiser booked the Pelletier Players for a Rolfe Lyceum evening featuring The Newly Weds, a one act Othello travesty, and a standout vocalist. The company drew a fine audience, earned about $25 from profits in the school gym, and earned strong praise for performances by actors with New York experience.
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Loutzenhiser
Pelletier Players
Lyceum
New York
Rolfe
Rolfe’s Annual Hunt Plans Enjoyment and Dance
Rolfe’s annual hunt will be held Tuesday November 30 with a $1 membership fee. Winners get their fee back while losers contribute another dollar to a banquet. A point scale for game is set and sparrows may be included. A big dance after the hunt is being considered and Christmas cards are urged.
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Rolfe
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Rolfe Park
Carroll
First National Bank
Rolfe, Iowa
Oni
Frank Ritchey
Mr. Donahue
Boos
Stonewall
Knights OF
Pythias
Alfred William’ Ireland
Carl M. Verle
Rolfe High School
Eugene Clarke
Eugene
Kathleen Barnes
D. G. Kent
C. W. Siefkin
Finn
J. P. Lester
Supt. Loutzenhiser
Jas
Cy Meels
V. Oy Asa
W. S. McEwen
Robt. Bruce
James Bruce
Jos, McEwen
D. D. McEwen
Board of Directors
J. B. Kent
Robert Bruce James, Bruce
Joseph McEwen
the State Savings Bank
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