Conductor Reynolds Murderers Confess In Iowa Train Job
Two men Roy James and Clyde Striker confessed to aiding the crime on the Northwestern railway between Bradgate and Rutland. They admit robbing passengers and the conductor, after which James, using the alias Okie E Castile, and Striker recount a history of banditry from Eagle Grove to Kamrar.
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Rolfe
Reynolds
Northwestern
Bradgate
Rutland
Gilmore City
Caboose
Roy James
Clyde Striker
Stevenson
Wiley’s
James
U. S. Army
Oklahoma
Houston
Texas
Striker
Iowa
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Okie E. Castile
Clyde Spiker
Great Northern
Canton
S D
Eagle Grove
Kamrar
Spiker
Norfolk
Nebr
Election of Officers Notice for December First
REBEKAHS invite members to attend the December 1 meeting to elect officers. Refreshments will be served and further details provided on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Nelson takes over Variety Store in Rolfe
Fred P. Nelson of Rolfe becomes proprietor of the Variety Store after a Monday closing deal. He has taken possession and will relocate his family as soon as a suitable home is found. Neighbors report he is a pleasant gentleman and expected to maintain the store’s high standard. The Fonda Journal Times notes his official announcement appears in another column.
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Fred P.nelson
Rolfe
Nelson
Fonda Journal & ‘Times
Churches Hold Union Evangelical Meetings in Rolfe
The Presbyterian and Methodist churches of Rolfe announce a series of union revival meetings starting next Sunday with Rev. John Redding of Atchison Kansas. Redding, a veteran evangelist of twenty five years, will preach at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with a union choir leading. The meetings rotate weekly between the two churches and aim to uplift the town.
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Presbyterian
Methodist
Rolfe
John Redding
Atchison, Kansas
Redding
Presbyterian Church
Danish Evangelical Lutheran Pastor Frits Anderson
Rev Frits Anderson of the Danish Evangelical Lutheran congregation will conduct Sunday services at 11 o clock all are invited to attend at the church chapel.
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Frits Anderson
Thanksgiving notes from the high school program render
The article details school Thanksgiving plans, grade program gatherings, and contests. It lists spelling, penmanship, dramatic and humorous competition results with student names, judges, and dates for forthcoming events at Rolfe Laurens Rolfe.
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Rolfe
Laurens
Noe
Go home for Christmas and visit loved ones
The message urges reader to return home for Christmas or honor a deceased mother with a grave wreath if unable to travel. It reflects on aging parents, childhood memories, and the joy of being with family during the holiday season.
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HA Man
Five Die In Auto Train Crash Near Moorland
Five Rockwell City people were killed when their Ford touring car was struck by the M and St L No. 1 northbound passenger train one mile north of Moorland at Halligan's corner. Two others were seriously hurt with one expected to die. the dead are John Berner 20 Francis Smiley 40 Beryl Rough 17 Karl Roush 4 and R N Roush. The injured include Mrs R N Roush with a fractured leg. The car failed to stop at a crossing with poor line of sight. The train engineer Dan Wilson said he did not see the auto until seconds before impact. The party were bound for Fort Dodge.
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Rockwell City
Moorland
Halligan’s Corner
S*t. Dodge
R. N. Roush
Young
Dan Wilson
Dr. Farrell
Fort Dodge
Mr. Roush
Roush
John Berner
Beryl Roush
Mra. Rorsh
Ft Dodge
Dodge Messenger
Big Methodist Fair Opens at M E Church Parlor
The Ladies Aid Society announces a Methodist fair starting at 2 pm on December 2 at the church parlors. Each weekday booth features different crafts and demonstrations from Mrs Lemon, Mrs Kirkpatrick, Mrs Smith, Mrs Blessing, Mrs Wiley, and Mrs Lothian, with a grand Sunday program led by Mrs Malcolm and Lenon Family Orchestra. admission is small.
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J. M. Smith
M. T. Blessing
F. R. Malcolm
Lenon Family Orchestra
Lttle
Rolfe Defeats Laurens In Tough Football Tilt
Rolfe wins 14 to 0 over Laurens in a hard hitting game. Wiewel and Coffin scored for Rolfe with strong defense and speedy backfield. Laurens’ heavy line and backfield showed power but could not overcome Rolfe’s early lead. A Thanksgiving rematch is planned at the driving park.
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Laurens
Rolfe
Rolfe High School Wins Extension on Suspension Period
The Iowa high school athletic board shortened Rolfe High School suspension, allowing basketball after January 1. The decision followed disputes over eligibility and credits, with editors urging study first, fair play, and rule adherence among students.
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Tie Athletic Board of Iowa High Schools
Rolfe High School
Rolfe
Florence Marchant Marries Gilbert Kesey in Des Moines
Florence Marchant daughter of Mr and Mrs Amos Marchant of Rolfe wed Gilbert Kesey of Paton at Des Moines Wednesday November 18 in the Methodist parsonage with the M church pastor officiating A three course dinner followed at Maple Leaf hotel The bride wore an embroidered voile dress and carried pink and white carnations The groom dressed in a blue serge suit
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Florence Marchant
Amos Marchant
Rolfe
Des Moines
Gilbert Kelsey
Paton
Maple Leaf Hotel
Tragic Laurens death of J M Staver in oil explosion
J M Staver died after an oil barrel explosion near Laurens as gas and oil spilled from a barrel while filling a wagon. The accident destroyed nearby structures and severely burned him before he died at a hospital. He leaves a wife Della Woodley and five children, with widespread community sympathy noted in the Laurens Sun obituary.
Auto accident injures Miss Ada Nunnamaker in town
Tuesday evening Miss Ada Nunnamaker from the Pikertown delegation assisting in an Epworth League entertainment was struck by the A. L. Johnson car while crossing in front of it. She suffered a fractured arm and multiple bruises, and was taken to Dr Hollis for treatment where the fracture was reduced and she showed satisfactory progress despite pain.
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Ada Nunnamaker
Pikertown
Epworth League
A. L. Johnson
Johnson Boys
Nunpamaker
Hollis
Laurens Huskies to meet Rolfe Nimblefeet on Thanksgiving
The Laurens Huskies face Rolfe Nimblefeet in a Thanksgiving Day football game at Rolfe Driving Park. Kickoff is set for 3 o’clock with both teams described as evenly matched.
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Laurens
Rolfe
Laurens Huskies
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Bill Smith
Guenevera Johnson
Elva Lemon
Dorothy Messinger
Islea Olerich
Little God
Dicky
Chandler
Roscoe
Miss McFarland
FT. Dodge
Francis Smiley
Beryl Rough
Karl Roush
Feskhos
Patterson
Rolf Dexzan
Mr. Wiewel
St Little
F. Wiewel
Holte
Perry
Relfe
Coffin
Charlton
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R. Mather
G. Puller
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Graham
Arch Mather
Q. B
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Terry White
Gilmore School
Pocahontas Domocrat
J. M. Staver
Perkins
M. Staver
Staver
Wilson Hinkley
Mr. Staver
Mr. Hinkley
Lane-Moore
Avera
Vity
Lunfly
Rigby Farm
Henry
Henry Elder
Winslow
Joel M. Staver
Cadis
Wis
Della Woodley
John
Bancroft
Irving
Prank
Russell
W. G. Wilkie
Webster City
Turkey
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