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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1924
Page
6
The piece argues that advertising should be considered like new machinery. It boosts efficiency, reduces costs, and supports good selling methods. Advertising won’t fix all flaws but provides a low cost boost and can reveal improvements for better profits.
About 150 business men and wives met at the Masonic hall in Pocahontas for the first general gathering of the Credit Bureau. Prof W C Murden of Iowa State University spoke on what drives business away, stressing civility, cooperation and local booster efforts.
The Argonaut item notes the issue will be released one day early due to Thanksgiving. Advertisers and correspondents are urged to submit copy by Monday to ensure publication and mail out on Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Islea Olerich and Mr. Douglas Hope united in marriage at a Presbyterian church in Pittsburg on Wednesday November 12 with Dr Percival H Baker officiating using the Van Dyke rite. The couple, now residing in New York City, will continue their lyceum work with the same company under new management for the season.
Walter Clarence Gran, a theology student from St. Paul and blind, will give readings at Trinity Lutheran church in Rolfe on Monday evening November 24 at 8 00 p m. He will read The Sign of the Cross or The Shepherd of the Hills by audience choice. Free will offering accepted.
Pythians urge members to attend Tolave on Monday night November 4 as it is the last meeting before the contest in Rolfe the next night. Officers seek full turnout for a strong showing with three candidates for third rank.
George F. Smith died November 18 1924 at his Rolfe home after a long battle with a blood tumor of the spinal cord. Born June 9 1859 near Buckingham Illinois he married Amelia Prussner in 1884 and leaves wife four children Clara Nellie George and Harry who died in infancy plus a brother John D. Smith. He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church four years ago and died peacefully accepting his faith. Funeral services were held at the home and the M B E church with Rev Mark Masters and others officiating. Interment was at Clinton cemetery.
In Dover township four neighbors who were Catholics helped a sick man believed to be a Ku Klux Klan member by sharing corn for his stock. The act defies clan prejudice and is praised as a Good Samaritan example, recalling the Bible quote on mercy and judgment.
Rev P M Peterson leads confirmation instructions Saturday at 10:00 a m in the church. Sunday school and Bible class in English and Danish at 10:80 a m. No Sunday evening services. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:45 p m. All welcome. Ends with reflective question.
The Older Boys Conference will convene in Waterloo on November 2080. Four Rolfe boys will be selected to attend with lodging and breakfast provided by Waterloo citizens. Registration is 3.50 and a travel fund aims for about 7.00 total. interested parents may apply to Mr Claus or local pastors for details.
The Garfield township Girls Club held an Achievement Day with about a dozen members at Nis Behrendsen home. Ella Kaiser and Hazel Peck won top display honors and will represent the club as delegates to Ames. A dainty lunch followed a lively program and cheering rounded out the afternoon.
The county board of supervisors allowed election judges who had failed to sign their returns to sign them and counts were accepted. The editors say depriving voters of their ballots is serious and urge greater care by judges while noting fairness in rural districts.
Sunday marks annual enrollment for the White Cross society aiding hospital work in Sioux City. The church aims to raise at least 100 dollars this year, with committee members John Murray Mrs Thos Wiley Mrs T D Jones Mrs J B Jolliffe and Prof L D Morgan.
Edward M Calligan died suddenly at St Margaret s church in Rolfe on Sunday morning November 9 of heart failure. Born August 20 1850 in Ellsworth Maine he moved to Iowa at age six with his family and helped settle Pocahontas county s Lizard township His large family included 13 children and 30 grandchildren He retired to West Bend in 1916 before returning to live with relatives in Rolfe His life story reflects Pocahontas county s early development and pioneer resilience
Rolfe High dropped a 14-13 home defeat to Laurens High after a hard fought game on Friday. Alexander opened scoring for Laurens with a touchdown and goal, Rolfe matched with a late fourth quarter TD but failed on a kick. An attempted 45 yard drop kick by Alexander fell short, sealing Laurens victory.
County dentists gathered at the home of Dr. C. W. Siefkin in Rolfe on Thursday evening November 18. Dr. J. L. Powers of Pocahontas presided as papers on Amalgam manipulation and removal of impacted third molars were presented by Dr. Farabs of Humboldt and Dr. T. D. Jones of Rolfe. The group voted Siefkin and Jones and their wives as hosts for the event and decided to name the organization the Pocahontas County Dental Study Club.
Rev. John P. Lester will deliver a sermon on For God and Country next Sunday as part of Educational Week. All church services this week proceed at usual hours. The Christmas program, led by the pastor’s Sunday school class, will feature a pageant.
A public call invites attendees to a political night noting a speaker who vows to continue reform after a courthouse cleanup. The event promises a sharp show including a discussion titled Why Turks Massacre Armenians and a fireworks display.
Funeral services were conducted for Mr. Calligan at St Margaret’s Church in Rolfe on Tuesday morning with Rev. George Theobald officiating. The burial followed at St Johns Cemetery in Gilmore City.
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