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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1924
Page
4
Local merchants in Rolfe showcase holiday goods ahead of the shopping rush. Stores promise ample selections and eager staff to satisfy seasonal requests. If a desired item isn’t advertised, shoppers are assured it can be found in Rolfe with no detail spared by merchants to meet season demands.
County committee seeks wide participation in Christmas Seals sale with towns reporting past results led by Laurens, Rolfe, Plover and Fonda. Proceeds split evenly with half for Iowa Tuberculosis Association and half for local health work. state takes five percent for national work.
The Iowa Tuberculosis Association notes a 51 percent drop in death rates over sixteen years due to educational campaigns. Regular school health exams reduced physical defect rates from 12 to 8.5 percent, saving about $1.2 million in annual school costs. Pocahontas County funds support school clubs and health programs, with Theresa Danshill’s Health Training in Schools distributed to many rural and graded schools.
Silver Leaf lodge No. 40 captured the championship cup for best work in the dramatic initiation service by a two point margin over Emmetsburg in the city contest Tuesday evening. Emmetsburg’s strong performance kept the result close with judges from Humboldt Cherokee and Fort Dodge. The cup becomes permanent for Silver Leaf after three consecutive wins. Laurens Spencer Milford Estherville did not compete. The Pythian Sisters offered a midnight lunch.
Trinity Lutheran Church led by Rev. J. C. Wanygherg offers English language services at 10 45 a m Sunday School and Bible Class at 7 p m Luther League at 8 p m Evening worship Catechism class meets Saturday at 1 80 p m at the parsonage Choir meets Friday evening at Nels Severson s Shipping Assn meeting Saturday night
County Chairman Mrs. E. L. Hollis urges readers to buy Christmas Seals to support health programs at national state county and local community levels.
Emmett Fitzgerald and Helen Wiewel married in Varina with Father Campbell officiating. The couple, both St Columbkille high school graduates, plan to live in Varina, with Helen a former St Columbkille student and Iowa State College attendee.
At the November meeting the Womans Missionary Society of the M T S church voted to provide household linens towels wash cloths and pillow cases for the Aeline Smith Home Little Rock Arkansas. They also respond to Riverside church Fort Dodge appeal for clothing for children and for cast off garments to be repurposed. Contributions are to be brought to the next meeting December 12 or left at Mrs Carmi Vaughns home. The note ends with a call to help make children happy at Christmas.
Pastor Rev J B Walker leads Sunday services at 10 30 morning worship and 7 30 evening worship with Sunday school at 9 45 and prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 00. Next Sunday speaker Mr McBeth of Anti Saldon League. Ladies Aid bazaar December 3 in church basement. articles due at parsonage by next Monday. Junior Church social Saturday 3 00 pm. Thanksgiving service at Presbyterian church 10 30 am. All invited to attend.
The Presbyterian Church notes invite all to attend the annual Thanksgiving service on Thanksgiving morning at 10:30. The pastor Rev John P Lester emphasizes a community act of worship and thanks to God. The Sunday school nominating committee will report nominees for the yearly election at next Sunday's services.
Rolfe High prepares for a Thanksgiving football game at Rockwell City. The squad vows a strong showing and to fight until the final whistle, with loyal fans ready to travel the gravel road journey to support them.
The American Legion boys host an old time dance at Legion Hall on Thursday evening November 27. The event aims for a good time over fancy steps with promised music and enjoyment amid a lull in Legion activities.
Memory 1 storage house advertises modernizing practices while noting no need for second hand goods. The item emphasizes efficiency and updated processes in inventory handling.
Five weekly sewing lessons led by Monelle Baker of the Extension Service will rotate through Swan Lake Marshall Cedar Lincoln Garfield and Powhatan townships. The note covers lesson content progress, leadership, and upcoming county achievement day with county teachers, farm bureau officers, and Ames College partners.
Carvel Malcolm son of Leon Malcolm and nephew of Fred Malcolm is praised for his football at Evankiin and Marshall colleges in the east. The sports news notes his defense speed and a standout end position before moving to backfield for a Rutgers game, where he starred and helped limit Rutgers to a low score.
The Methodist church hosts an annual bazaar and supper on December 3 with 5:30 p.m. serving. menu includes casserole steak mashed potatoes baked beans and plum pudding. Rev P M Peterson announces Thanksgiving services on Thanksgiving Day at 8:00 p.m. in English and Danish with teaching sessions Saturday 10:00 a.m. and worship Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Swed ish services at 7:30 p.m. and prayer meeting Thursdays at 7:45. Rolfe Rockwell City football game slated for Thanksgiving Day at Rockwell City 2:30 p.m.
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