Rolfe Chautauqua Guarantors Form New Organizing Committee
In Rolfe a small group organized a guarantor group for a 1928 chautauqua after low turnout. Officers named include President Ward Ferguson and Secretary J. H. Brinkman. directors listed as Amy Ireland and others. Despite discouragement, 110 backers pledged $10 each plus $400 from a prior fund to support a next season. Meanwhile Rolfe ladies golf enters a championship with many entrants. semi finals and finals set with J. Nacke, G. Butler, A. Peterson, M. Bruce contending.
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Ehantataa Ain
Rolfe
Vfficers
Ward Ferguson
Il. Hollis
J. H
Brinkman
J. Nacke
C. H. Moon
C. B. Bowen
D. W. Trick
Marion Bruce
Amy Ireland
Glyde Brinkman
W. R. Rogers
M. P. Hancher
S. Colebaugh
P. A. McCray
J. I. Fisher
No Baby Health Contest Cancelled in Rolfe
Rolfe officials cancel the annual baby health contest due to a diphtheria epidemic. Officials report light cases, quarantine measures, and screening of schoolchildren with carriers isolated until throat swabs clear. No serious illness currently in town.
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Rolfe
Iowa City
Woman's Club Meeting to Feature Citizenship Address
The Wo mans Club will meet at the K P hall Friday afternoon October 6 with the American Citizenship Department in charge. Hon F C Gilchrist of Laurens will speak on Citizenship. Members urged to attend and gentlemen welcome for the address.
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Woman’s Club
K. of P. Hall
Child Welfare Department
American Citizenship Department
F. C. Gilchrist
Laurens
Gilchrist
Brookhart Backed in Iowa Senate Vote Opinion
The Mt. Vernon Record urges voters to support Colonel Brookhart in the Senate race to fill Kenyon’s term. It argues Brookhart is a lifelong Republican with sound judgment and contends a two year period will allow him to prove his stated positions, despite opposition claims.
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Barney” Bruce
Relfe Arrow
Colonel Brookhart
Kenyon
Col. Brookhart
Col. Brookpart
Washington County
Mt. Vernon
Rolfe and Eagle Grove Golf Teams Clash for Club Cup
Rolfe golfers depart for Fort Dodge to compete on neutral ground against Eagle Grove in a championship match. Dr G G Butler of Rolfe offered a cup to be contested annually, with Fort Dodge’s Country Club extending a cordial invitation for the event. It is described as a serious competition rather than a social affair.
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Rolfe
Fort Dodge
Eagle Grove
G G. Butler
Rolfe Club
Danish Lutheran Church Announces Services and Mission Meetings
Danish Lutheran Church will hold preaching services at 4 30 p m on Wednesday October 11 in charge of Rev J P M Magnussen. A communion service is also planned. Mission meetings begin Thursday evening October 12 and continue through the following Sabbath.
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J. P.M. Magnussen
Elmer S Colebaugh Captures Rolfe Golf Club Title 1922
Elmer S Colebaugh defeated Arch Mather in a 36 hole final on Oct 3 at Rolfe Golf Club to claim the 1922 championship and the club’s loving cup. Mather led in driving but Colebaugh excelled in approaching and putting as high wind affected play. Mather wins runner up prize while Colebaugh earns the crown through steady, persistent golf followed by praise from spectators.
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Elmer S. Colebaugh
Rolfe
Arch Mather
Colebaugh
Mather
Thiu
Mier
Fhillie
Wm. Obrecht
Leland McIntire
Doris Dingman Married Errol Dewitt in Renwick
Mr and Mrs Chas Dewitt received word their son Errol Dewitt and Doris Dingman of Rolfe wed in Renwick Iowa on Sept 27. The bride, daughter of Ma and M L Dingman formerly of West Bend, has lived with Gene Graham recently. Groom known as a carpenter, friends extend congratulations for a long happy life.
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Chas. Dewitt
Thei
Errol
Doris Dingman
Rolfe
Renwick
Iowa
M. L. Dingman
West of
West Bend
Gene Graham
Graham
Journal
West Bend Journal
The
Arrow
Card of Thanks from the Kauffman Family
Card of Thanks from Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Kauffman and family to neighbors friends and the Knights of Pythias lodge of Rolfe for help during Ma Kauffman illness and to the Pythian Sisters for flowers. Mrs. Edgar Cornell left Friday for Grant Park Illinois to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Cleaver and Dolores Maine left for Ft. Wayne Indiana after visiting relatives in St. Paul Nebraska and Mrs. Nora Cleaver and family.
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J. F. Kauffman
Riends
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Rolfe
Ma. Kauffman
Pythian Sisters
Edgar Cornell
Grant Park
Til
C. G. Cleaver
Dolores Maine
Ford
Ft. Wayne
Ind
St. Paul
Neb
Mr. Cleaver
Nora Cleaver
A Watermelon Country on Des Moines River Valley
The Des Moines river bottom soils show potential for crop specialization. J Cohoon and J M Moore planted eleven acres of melons, selling two cars in a week after late August as they toured surrounding towns. The soil, sandy and prone to drought, is not ideal for corn but could yield strong returns with early crops like melons.
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Des Moines
J. M. Moore
Open House at Wagle Grove Club With Rose Golf Members
The Wagle Grove Country Club hosted an open house for Rose Golf Club members last Thursday. The afternoon saw social golf, a six o'clock dinner, and evening dancing with entertainment. Hosts Eagle Grove excelled, but Rolfer failed to provide enough staff, spoiling some enjoyment. Neighbors on the east offered generous hospitality.
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Wagle Grove
Rose Golf Club
Rte
Eagle Grove Bunch
Rolfer
Rolfe
Eagle Grove
Plaver s and D M T High Teams Clash in Rolfe
The Plaver s and D M T high school basketball teams will meet in Rolfe likely at Legion Hall on Friday evening October 13 in a spirited rivalry game on neutral ground. Both squads travel with resolve to win and fans can expect a high intensity contest.
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Plavers
Rolfe
Legion Hall
Lyceum Course Backed by Women for Winter Season
The Woman's Club plans a strong lyceum lineup for the coming season. Roosevelt praised its American character Wilson called it essential to national defense Harding saw it as a tool of reconstruction. Tickets cost 2.00 for adults and 1.00 for children with canvassing starts Monday Oct 9.
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America
Roosevelt
Wilson
Harding
Lyceum
Woman’s Club
Rally Week at Presbyterian Church Highlights Attendance
Rev. John P. Lester reports strong turnout during Rally Week with joyous morning prayers and evening services. Ma Gleaver’s solos and Miss Mareon’s C I message praised. Cradle Roll party and Boy Scout social delayed due to epidemic. plans proceed for midweek service and large Sunday school social. Several families visited Sexton to spend the day with D. C. Kent's household.
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Ma. Gleaver
Bible School
Junior Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iqua Guarantors
J. K. Melntire
G. G. Butler
Clark Jolliffe
A. G. Hille
C. A. Cook
Aletta Grant
HF. Peterson
F. J. Nacke
A. 0. Peterson
B. A. Peterson
F. M. Field
R. @. Hunter
I. C. Smith
M. Bruce
Tt. D. Jones
J. R. McIntire
Ale. Peterson
Rd. Nacke
A. Peterson
Bruce
Peterson
Wera
Knights of Pyth
Ias
Silver Leaf Lodge No. 40
John F. Kauffman
John
John Kauffman
Woman's Club Meeting
Peter Johnson
U. S
First National Bank
Rolfe, Iowa
Bank OF the ‘People
Knights OF Pythias
Somerset
Echeon Way
Stella Hoover
Gray
Spirit Lake
H. D. Brinkman
Presbyterian Church Notes
John P. Lester
Art Peterson
Bert Peterson
Robert Hunter
Mary Jane
Sexton
D.C. Kent
W. S. McEwen
Robert Bruce
James Bruce
Joseph McEwen
D.D. McEwen
J. B. Kent
Robert Bruce James Bruce
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