Community event notices from Rolfe area clubs
A chaotic clipping lists meetings and events for numerous clubs in Rolfe and nearby towns, including the American Rye Club, Sorosis Club, American Study Club, Home Furnishing Club, and Y M C A Bridge Club. It also notes church services at Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev W A Wilkinson and a Union Thanksgiving Service at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay
American Rye Club
Grant Pollock
Jenersday
John
Blanden
Sorosis
B.x Sy
Americe Study Club
Presbyterian Church Notes Rev J P Lester Pastor
Sunday School and Bible Morning Worship service times listed with Union Thanksgiving Service at ten o clock Rev A Wilkinson preaches morning on The Thankful Heart and evening on Lifes Second Chance. Evening services feature lively music and singing inviting many to attend next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inday
Junior Endeavor Area Christian Endeavor
Rev
A. Wilkinson
Ste
George L Jolliffe Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot wound
George Leon Jolliffe aged about 41 shot himself at the A C Tyler farm near Havelock on November 15 1930 after returning from Pocahontas. He made a note to his family before placing the shotgun to his temple and dying instantly. He left a wife Marie and four children, plus his father J B Jolliffe and seven siblings. Funeral services were held at Rolfe Methodist Church with interment in Clinton Garfield cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Jolliffe
A. C. Tyler
Havelock
Pocahontas
George Leon Jolliffe
J. B. Jolliffe
Plover
George
Marie Anderson
Geo. Anderson
Rolfe
Tyler
Jas. Wright
Norh
Mr. Jolliffe
Spencer
Will Jolliffe
Rose Kinsey
Johnson
Iowa
Mary Tansey
Minneapolis
Minn
Hattie McNebb
Britt
Albert Jolliffe
Mallard
W. P. Bryant
Ina Jolliffe
MelIntire
Funeral
Methodist Church
C. L. Day of
W. A. Wilkinson
Fifty Neighbors Husk Laurens Corn Beloved Community Bond
In Laurens fifty friends husked fifty acres of corn for Chas J Linnan son of Mike Linnan after he injured a rib in an earlier fall and required hospital care in Iowa City. Neighbors also helped Clyde Horsley ill with typhoid by husking 1 887 bushels and hosting a banquet while women organized meals. A note warns domestic hides are short for leather needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, J. Linnan
Laurens
Mike Linnan
Pocahontas
Mr. Linnan
Iowa City
Clyde Horsley
Sheriff Robs Preacher of Busted Automobile
Rev J C Wangberg and family stranded when car broke on Primary No 10 east of Rutland road. He sought help, failed to get a ride, towed the car himself with aid from Louis Paulson and Frank Wheeler. The sheriff later confessed taking the vehicle and guided them to its location, prompting questions about public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Wangberg
Miss Evelyn Thompson
Humboldt
Forrest City
Waldorf College
Rutland Road
Miss Evelyn
Wangberg
Rolfe
Louis Paulson
Rutland
Humboldt County
Wanghberg
Frank Wheeler
Stebbins
Pocahontas
Rev. Wangberg
Veteran wins war risk suit against U S government
Rolfe resident Jas Cornwell served on the Fort Dodge jury that awarded World War II veteran Lou Brockman $8,881.25 on a war risk insurance policy. The case centered on whether Brockman’s disability began during service before June 24 1919. The jury found the disability was contracted during service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Cornwell
Rolfe
United States
Fort Dodge
Lou Brokman
U. S
Brockman
Marion Dunaway Held for Embezzlement
Marion Dunaway once part of a Rolfe garage partnership with Roy Ferguson was tracked to Town City and Pocahontas County by Sheriff Chas Stebbins. A warrant charges embezzlement of mortgaged furniture. bond set at 1000 dollars. he is held in Pocahontas with possible further charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Dunaway
Roy Ferguson
Rolfe
Town City
Bret
Pocahontas County
Chas. Stebbins
L. W. Kennedy
L. W. Wheeler
Fort Dodge
Mr. Dunaway
Abe DeVaul
Closing Out Farm Sale by Mrs. Maude Ives
Administratrix Mrs. Maude Ives will hold a closing out sale at the Rolfe area farm three and a half miles south of Rolfe on Primary No. 44 Wednesday November 26. Livestock includes six horses and three colts, sixteen cattle with four milk cows, fifty hogs, ten gilts and forty feeders. Farm machinery and miscellaneous items such as seed corn alfalfa hay and a Fordson tractor will be offered. Free lunch at 11:30 m sale to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Siome
Rolfe
H. F. Olerich
Irma ‘Mer
Grant Pollock
Garfield Town- Bar Bureau
P. Hansen
Y. M. Cidge Club
Randh
Richard Cleal
Mer
B. S. Bon
B. Aens
Maude Ives
Fordson
Des Moines Township Woman's Club Holds Nov 11 Meeting
The Des Moines Township Woman's Club met November 11 at the school building with good attendance and visitors. Members answered roll call with notes on Armistice news, minutes were approved, and committees appointed. Jane Ralph elected parliamentarian and a $5 gift given for yearbooks. A program titled My Trip to Europe and My Trip to the Pacific Coast followed, with piano and vocal performances. Hostesses served lunch.
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Des Moines
Mary Casper
Europe
Holger Larson
Lucil
Pacific Coast
Nellie Smith
Chet Carpenter
C. R. McIntire
John Weishaar
Shower for Miss Elsie Gordon Honored at Seven O'Clock Dinner
Mrs Orvan Olerich Miss Lorraine Dawson and Miss Tilda Munson hosted a dinner and shower for Miss Elsie Gordon. Nora Cleaver assisted with serving and Ruth Dawson Helen Thompson and Florence Peterson helped. Out of town guests included Mrs D C Kent Miss Jennie Johnson of Quimby Mrs Edmund Radke of Aurelia Miss Vivian Noble of Laurens and Miss Helen Porter of Cedar Rapids. Early copy next week Turkey Day.
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Orvan Olerich
Lorraine Dawson
Tilda Munson
Elsie Gordon
Nora Cleaver
Ruth Dawson
Helen Thompson
Florence Peterson
Nain Lutheran Church Announces Weekly Services
Rev L J Kjoller leads Sunday classes at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening Service on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Mid week prayer meeting Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Services held at the church and all unaffiliated welcome to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iune
Epworth League
Rgular
Woman's Home Missionaryociety
Lawson
Presbyterian Church
Judge Lovrien Rumored to Move Practice to Spencer
Rumors say Judge F C Lovrien may relocate to Spencer to practice law after retirement from the bench. Humboldt law demand is said to be saturated and the elevation of George Heald from Spencer to the Humboldt bench opens an opportunity, though nothing is confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Lovrien
Spencer
Humboldt
George Heald
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau notes and meetings
The Pocahontas County Farm Bureau report details Thanksgiving scheduling for Garfield Township unit with a meeting at J. P. Hansen’s home on Nov 25, plus an old fashioned spelling contest. It covers a dozen topics from farm labor trends to poultry marketing plans and a nov 24 dairyman meeting in Pocahontas, with input from Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Unit
J. P. Hansen
Glenn Ives
Pocahontas County
Court House
Pocahontas
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Ames
Marshall Township Farm Bureau
G. G. Anderson
G. G. Aschenbrenner
Laurens
Humboldt
Graettinger
Hakes
J. R. Hakes
K. of P. Hall
Drake and Iowa State Grid Battle Saturday
Des Moines reports a Drake vs. Iowa State football clash at Drake Stadium on Saturday at two o'clock with a road celebration featuring a map burning ritual between halves. The event draws invitations to about 1,100, including Iowa Press Association members, and offers special rail rates to boost attendance as Drake seeks momentum after a string of wins. Ticket prices range from 2.50 for reserved seats to 0.25 for grade school children.
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Des Moines
Drake Stadium
Iowa
Iowa State
Drake
Iowa Press Association
Missouri
Ames
Cyclones
Ossie Salem
Tuesday Club Holds Second Luncheon Program of Year
The Tuesday Club met at Marion Bruce home for the second luncheon of the year with 100 percent attendance. Hostesses were Mrs. Hille, McIntire, Siefkin, Anderson, and White. Thanksgiving menu, programs on oyster fisheries macaroni Pilgrims first Thanksgiving and cranberry fields were shared along with Whittier’s pumpkin pie and other pieces. Next meeting set for December 2 at Mrs. Bryson’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Bruce
A. G. Hille
J. R. McIntire
C. W. Siefkin
M. D. Anderson
C. J. White
Frank King
Geo. O. Hauck
A. B. Symes
Whittier
H. F. Olerich
C. B. Bowen
L. S. Sargeant
Farm House Destroyed in Sherman Township Fire
The farm home of Mr and Mrs G O Allee in Sherman Township burned Monday of last week. Mrs Allee was in Iowa City for an operation. Mr Allee returned to find the house in ashes. Neighbors fought the blaze but could not save much furniture which was insured.
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Sherman Township
G. O. Allee
Poultry Handling Elevates Egg Quality and Prices
The article notes a rising demand for high grade eggs and emphasizes proper poultry handling methods. It highlights stronger pricing through both regular and special market channels.
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Ladies’ Glee Ub
Morningside College
Siouxty
Rolfe Ethodist Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunisy School
Eeees
J. P. Lester
D. D
New Zeland
Geo. L. Jolliffe
D. M. T. Woman’s Club
Miss Gordon
Lovrien
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau
Chicago
Gilmore City
Fred Butcher
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