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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1925
Page
6
The passage argues that daily trade relies on believing in the value of advertised goods. Honest products thrive under publicity and honest dealers advertise their faith, giving consumers confidence that advertised goods are reliable and worth the price.
Pocahontas County and its 17 year old Earl Grove lead Iowa by earning three state trips to the International Livestock Show and National Boys and Girls Club Congress. Grove, a junior at Plover Consolidated School, raises Poland Chinas and will travel to Chicago with expenses paid, along with other county winners from Laurens Rolfe and Fonda.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Unit Meeting will be held in Gilmore City on Monday November 30 at 2:00 PM. Devotional service led by Stephen Lumley, special music by Inmote City Auxiliary, and a business hour follow. All Rolfe ladies needing transportation to the Gilmore City meeting should contact D Brinkman. The text ends with a miscellaneous note on priorities and policy.
The Rolfe Woman's Club sets Friday afternoon December 4 at Knights of Pythias hall for a meeting. Miss Isabelle Hopper city librarian Ft. Dodge will lecture on children's books and display titles for children of all ages. She will accept expenses only. Members are urged to attend and dues should be paid. A Calvin Coolidge quote about cooperation closes the notice.
Delegates from Gilmore City Rolfe Plover Fonda and Pocahontas met at the county seat for a two part Presbyterian Young Peoples Rally. DeWayne Thomas led songs Rev Walker spoke and an executive committee led by Thomas planned county wide programs. The Rolfe church organized the evening service with music by Miss Bessie Patterson Mrs Mae Moon and the Rolfe Chorus Choir. Dr McCormick of Storm Lake gave a focus on High Explosives and a follow up in Rolfe is planned.
Rolte Golf Club board members are asked to meet at Dr. E L Hollis office Friday evening Nov 27 at eight o'clock. The meeting will wind up the club's business for the year. Members with bills against the club should submit them to President E L Hollis or Secretary W P Wheeler by meeting time.
A weekly group of elderly women from the Bible Class of the M. E. Sunday school led by Mrs. John Murray collected and shipped new and used clothing to charities across the country. Items went to Aiken Hall and Navajo Mission, with other boxes to Rebecca McClecky Industrial Home for Girls in Alabama and Fort Dodge Mission, valued at over 87. This long running effort required many hours of patient labor and will aid boys and girls in need.
Rolfe Community Club meets Tuesday evening December 1 at eight in the school auditorium. The nominating committee will report and officers will be elected. Reports on by laws and dues will be given. Members are urged to attend and come prepared for action.
The Methodist church ladies announce their annual bazaar and supper in the church basement on Saturday December five. Bazaar opens at 10 30 a m cafeteria lunch at eleven and a Methodist supper starts at five thirty p m for thirty five cents. Prices aim to boost the ladies charitable work.
Sale notices show Mr. Graham quitting due to ill health offering two horses forty one cattle ten milkers and farm machinery. He lists a 160 acre stock farm northeast of Rolfe and invites bidders to read particulars in the issue. Jas Horsman also quits business listing twelve horses fifty cattle twenty two milkers and a registered TB tested Shorthorn bull along with hogs and poultry.
Frances Vaudin entertained the Junior Musical Club at her country home on Saturday November 21. Marjorie Walker and Catherine Nacke earned the highest grades in the keyboard study. Thanksgiving themed decorations complemented refreshments and a bracing country ride.
Thursday's golf contests drew many players with several wins noted. F. M. Field won the Tombstone Contest with thirty eight strokes near the ninth hole. E. Colebaugh claimed the driving contest. L. H. VanAlstine of Gilmore City won the approaching and putting contest in a tie with A. G. Hille and won on the play.
The Christian Home Orphanage at Council Bluffs Iowa appeals for financial aid during Thanksgiving. Supported entirely by voluntary donations it has ten endowments and receives no government appropriations. Send donations to Christian Home Orphanage Council Bluffs Iowa.
Rolfe Ramblers meet Gilmore City Independents at Rolfe City Park on Thursday at 2 30 pm in a Thanksgiving day clash. Last year the teams tied. this year both squads boast strong lineups and aim to claim a win in what fans expect will be a hard fought battle.
The annual convention of district Sunday schools including Rolfe and Plover will meet at the Plover Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon at three. The program features a hymn, symposium on the Sunday School with roles for teacher and pupil, a canvass, invocation, special music, officer, curriculum discussion, and benediction by Rev. J. O. Wangberg.
A merchant recalls aiding two children during a cold snap. While one child received mittens, another slipped away with a pair of $1.59 gloves. The tale raises questions about whether charity pays.
Rev J H Walker presides as union Thanksgiving service at Trinity Lutheran. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society unit meets November 30 in Gilmore City. Bazaar planned December 5. Helping Hand Bible Class shares Mercy Ramsey of Alighar India letter and aids the needy. Mrs John Murray class prepares home mission boxes with 77 dollars worth of new clothing and 100 used garments. District Superintendent Dr BE McDade preaches, conference notes good church work. Sunday school attendance averages 205 percent since year start, two Sundays below 200.
Mrs John Miller and daughter escaped unhurt when their car turned turtle en route to Manson last week due to a broken front wheel. The Wilson-Johnson block in Rockwell City burned, contents ruined, likely over 150000 dollars. Dr H Shrader lost office equipment. Laurens approved a 5000 dollar water tank bond 126 to 48. Laurens High beat Marathon 19 16 in football. Lizard Lutherans marked 40th anniversary with Rev J O Staehling speaking. Miss Filen and Lawrence Lampe wed near Palmer. John C Smith of Gilmore City celebrated golden anniversary. Mrs Will Hoag injured when horse ran away. Thelma Dayton nose broken in practice. Rockwell City beat Pocahontas 21 0 in football. Hammes move to Emmetsburg. JimmY Hyronek buys West Side Barber Shop. Twenty five years ago T F Lynch faced Democratic campaign strain.
The church reports over 325 dollars raised for the bazaar, the redecorating project will begin soon, Juniors enjoyed a social afternoon and hearty supper, Sunday school attendance holds around 200, and the pastor will preach at both services next Sunday. The annual Thanksgiving service at Trinity Lutheran Church is tomorrow at 10:30 am with Rev. J Of Wangbere preaching.
The Woman's Club stage production Kleptomania drew packed crowds Tuesday and Wednesday at the school auditorium. Orvan Olerich as the major general and Mrs J R McIntire as Lady Josephine led a strong cast in a farce about a thieving wife and a worried husband. Supporting performances by Miss Marion Hollis, Harley Claus, Dr. Edward Watly actor Ross Wilson and Denzil Johnson drew praise, with a lively between acts of “The Follies of 1926” and a toe dance by local dancers. The cast received a boisterous reception.
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