Dramatic and Oratorical Contest Judges Split on Winners
Four contestants entered the oratorical class: Vernon Sharp, Gail Hayward, Frank Miller and Clarence Roberts. Roberts won for his confident stage presence in Mission Ridge, while Sharp placed second and Miss Ruth Smith won the humorous class with A Sisterly Scheme. Maybelle Ryan and Dorothy Green also performed, with mixed critical receptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Opeay
Vernon Sharp
Gail Hayward
Frank Miller
Clarance Roberts
Roberts
Mission Ridge
Vernon
Sharp
Rolfe
Ruth Smith
Maybelle Ryen
Dorothy Green
Nina Elas
Piace
Des Moines Township Declares Consolidated School Declamatory Contest
Des Moines Township, newly organized, aims to join county schools in public speaking. A Tuesday program featured Oratorical, Dramatic, and Humorous divisions with students including Theodore Hewlett Charles Lehnus George Hurley Melvin Struthers-Vinton Stinton Hattie Lehnus Minnie Peterson Grace Spangler Marie Nielsen Grace Spangler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Township
Altho
Theodore Hewlett
Charles Lehnus
George Hurley
Cette Melvin Struthers
Vinton Stinton
the Lion and the Mouse
Hattie Lehnus
Spoopendykes
Minnie Peterson
Tom Sawyer
Franklin Majorowicz
Marie Nielsen Moey
Grace Spangler
Eicot
William Fisheree
Gladys
Alice Spangler
Corle and Campney Wedding at Algona Home
A surprise wedding occurs today in Algona at the bride’s mother Mrs Chan Corle home. Miss Ethel Adella Corle and James Elmer Campney unite as husband and wife. The groom resided near Curlew after moving from Plover last spring. They will live on the Curlew farm after December 15.
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Algona
Chan. Corle
Ethel Adella Corle
James Elmer Campney
Campney
Plover
Curlew
Christian Endeavor Social at Presbyterian Church Parish Hall
The Christian Endeavor Society invites the public to an evening at the Presbyterian church parlors on Friday December 1. A humorous program will start the evening followed by a further activity costing 10 cents at the kitchen door. Invitees are urged to bring a friend.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Presbyterian Church
Bill
Hotel stock drive aims to fund Rolfe Hotel project
A Monday meeting at K of P Hall discussed forming the Rolfe Hotel Company with $25 shares to fund a hotel on the premises. Pledges of $100 in stock were made while promoters seek more subscriptions and a construction partner. Municipal Christmas Tree preparations are planned for Rolte, with committees to organize festivities.
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K. of P. Hall
Rolfe Hotel Company
Rolter
Pythian Convention Set for Laurens District Lodges Meet
Pythians of the Thirteenth District gather in Laurens next Thursday December 7 for a round-up presided by J H Wilson D D G C Rolfe. The program runs 730 reception by Grand Chancellor addresses and 830 rank conferral by an All-Star Team with refreshments.
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Laurens
Silver Leaf
Rolfe ‘Climax
Callender
Gowrie
Dayton
Lehigh
Lehigh Welcome
Kalo ‘Upper Des Moines
Humboldt
Superior
Eagle Grove
Marble Valley
Gilmore City Powhatan
Laurens No
J. H. Wilson
Rolfe, Presiding
H. J. Toetiningsen
Ward Ferguson
G K
Fr. E. Tool
Chargay
Refreghmenta
Order
M. B. Bazaar and Sagper Wednesday
December 6 event announced at the church featuring a bazaar and plant sale with proceeds likely aiding church activities and community support.
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Churet
Japanese Art Sale at K of P Hall December 2
The High School receives a shipment of Japanese Art including paintings and novelties to be sold at the K of P Hall on Saturday afternoon and evening December 2. A Japanese tea room will be set up and tea served by the Little Brown Maidens from the Island of Japan who will also sell the items. The same group will perform The Japanese Girl operetta on December 14 for Rolfe residents.
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K. of P. Hall
Ista
Japan
Rolfe
K. of
P. Hall
Methodist Church Thanksgiving Service Announcement
A union Thanksgiving Day service will be at ten o'clock at the Presbyterian churches. All who have anything to be thankful for are invited. Prayer meeting at 7:80 this evening. Fern Thomas and Fay Marple lead. Red and Blue contest at Gusney school closes next Sunday. Reds were ahead last week. Class meeting at 7:80.
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Fern Thomas
Fay ‘Marple
Haworth Ledguener
Rolfe School Notes Bright student awards and visits
Rolfe School reports a string of classroom visitors and honors. Dr KH W Wilson visited the Fourth Grade. Bruce won a Fourth Grade visitor award. Ritchey and Wilson plus Cleaver visited various grades. Arthur Hewlett spelled down the Sixth Grade. Carl Hanson and Ralph Showers earned quarter holidays for spelling. Greenslit and the Greens led a Sixth Grade spelling contest win. Reds host winners after Thanksgiving vacation. Mabel Reetz showcased penmanship. subcounty declamatory contest set for December 9 at Plover. Tri-Corps program scheduled for December 8 features poems, war themes, and a hero tableau. Second Grade performers entertained High School with Thanksgiving songs and Swedish dances. First Grade ends with half-day session.
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KH. W. Wilson
KE. Bruce
F. M. Ritchey
B. W. Wilson
D. Cleaver
Arthur Hewlett
Carl Hanson
Ralph Showers
Prof. Greenslit
Greens
Reds
Mabel Reetz
Plover
Stanton Watson
Bessie Patterson
Pee
Millar Klein
Ruth Burnette
Gladys Porter
Myron Cook
Rollin Grant
Dienzel Johnson
Nordley and Joliffe Quietly Wed in Fort Dodge Home
Nordley Jolliffe Miss Magna Nordley and Clark Jol liffe wed at the groom's brother Warren Jolliffe home in Fort Dodge with Dr Spence M E church pastor officiating. They begin housekeeping in the J J Jolliffe home in the east part of town. Clark helps his father manage a Waucousta area slip farm across the river.
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Magna Nordley
Clark Jolliffe
Warren Jolliffe
Fort Dodge
Dr. Spence
M. E
J. J. Jolliffe
Mr. Jolliffe
Clark
Waucousta
Presbyterian Church Notes Regular Services Open to All
Regular services at the church next Sunday morning and evening. The committee on Vacancies and Supplies will send us 8 minister. Sunday school after the morning service, Christian Endeavor at 6 30. Young people hold an interesting meeting and welcome visitors. Regular mid week prayer service on Thursday evening. Services open to all and a cordial invitation extended.
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Christian Endeavor
Injured Youth In Auto Spill Near Rolte
A young man from Webster City was injured when his Ford truck rolled over near Rolte yesterday forenoon. He suffered head wounds and was taken to town for care. witnesses reported the vehicle overturn and a passerby assisted before Medical aid arrived.
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B. Brindo
Webster
Rolte
Author of Finnigan to Visit Rolfe Soon
Poet Strickland Gillilan, famed humorist and lecturer, heads to Rolfe as the next entertainment course night. Gillilan promotes his sharp material from Ladies Home Journal and Leslie's Weekly, promising a strong draw and value for ticket buyers.
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Strickland W. Gillian
Rolfe
Mark Twain
Gillilan
America
The
Ladies’ Home Journal
Ladies’ World
Leslie's Weekly
Life
Indianapolis Star
Chicago Post
Finnigan
Tae
Phim
Finnigin
Strickland Geetlan
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Corle-Campney
Christian Endeavor Social
Drugdister Rolfe
Mutual Life Insurance
C. M. Webb
M. B. Bazaar and
Sagper
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. C
Burnette
Presbyterian Church Notes
Mhomendly Sr
Death
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