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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1924
Page
5
The piece argues that domestic economy comes from careful spending and getting full value. It urges readers to study advertisements in every issue to learn efficiency in buying, locating best markets, discovering labor saving devices, and easing housework for material help.
The Rockwell City Methodist Conference highlighted eloquent preaching and timely talks. It lists assignments: Rev. Walker to Rolfe Rev. Hoon to Laurens Shideler stays at Havelock Ward moves Plover to Terris W L Patterson to Plover Dalet to Pocahontas Rev Faul and others, with many moves including Glenn Squires Titonka and J A Kettle Odebuil T 8 Bassett Inwood D A McBurney Onawa 0 M Bond Storm Lake.
Rev and Mrs G W Shideler were seriously injured when their Ford overturned several miles south of Havelock on Primary No 17 while returning from a Methodist conference in Rockwell City. Mrs Shideler suffered a ten inch temple cut and bruising. Mgr Shideler endured leg and body bruises. Collision blamed on a broken steering gear as the car struck a culvert tail.
The Knights of Pythias announce a dance at their hall for members of the order and Pythian Sisters on Friday evening October 17. Heathman’s five piece orchestra of Plover will provide music. All members are urged to attend to decide on future dances.
Rev John P Lester leads Harvest Home events with rally day plans at 10:30 a m service and 7:30 p m evening service. Sunday school aims for 225 attendees, Junior Endeavor at 8 p m, Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p m, and a union meeting at 6:80 p m with Roewell City speakers.
Rolfe high school opened the football season with a 27 to 0 win over Manson at Manson. The Rolfe team showed strong offensive lines and disciplined defense led by Rowe at quarterback and Alexander at fullback. Several players stood out, with Alexander scoring two touchdowns and Carroll one, while Rowe directed plays and Bud Carroll returned punts. The squad aims to improve further before facing Pocahontas Parochial at home Saturday.
Nain Lutheran Church led by Pastor P. M. Peterson advertises a three day mission meeting from October 10 to 12. Programs include English and Danish services with speakers Rev. J. O. Wangberg Rolfe Rev. J Dixon Coulter and missionary Peterson Rutland. The piece ends with a rhetorical note on old fashioned torchlight parades.
Garfield Township Farm Bureau and First National Bank sponsored a pig display by the Garfield Pig Club in Rolfe. Judge J S Quist of Iowa State College awarded prizes to Chester Truelsen, Lee Miller, Lester Applegate, and Glenn Ives. Girls ran a refreshment stand and sold food to help fund the club.
Last Friday the Womans Club of Rolfe held its Day at K of P Hall with many members attending. Howard Clark of Des Moines delivered the political yet nonpartisan speech on the constitution and amendments to praise from Laurens and Gilmore delegations.
The Des Moines Township Womans Club will meet Tuesday afternoon October 14 at 2 30 o clock in the D M T school house. All township women are invited. The new club has grown to over 30 members. Mrs Art Vaughn serves as secretary.
The record highlights a drop in public debt by over 3 billion dollars and annual interest savings exceeding 135 million. It notes 2 billion dollars in annual operating cost reductions, nearly 100000 fewer federal payroll employees, a new budget system, end of naval armament races, and a successful arms limitation conference.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for flowers and kindness after the loss of a wife. Methodist Episcopal Church announces a Sunday morning service under Junior Church, Missionary Society meeting at the parsonage Friday, Mrs Julius White and Mrs Walker hostesses, and Standard Bearer Society serving supper on Wednesday evening October 15 with tickets limited to 100 available from society members.
Rolfe High meets Pocahontas Parochial at Rolfe City Park after Pocahontas 47 0 win over Gilmore and Rolfe 27 0 over Manson. Admission 50 cents adults 25 cents students. Fans urged to support the home team.
The Child Welfare Com of R W C announces a Sheppard-Towner clinic for mothers and infants in Rolfe on October 21 in the high school domestic science room. Any baby under 2 may be scheduled. emergency medical care offered. Do not confuse with the baby contest. Call No 10 Rolfe to arrange. no appointments after October 15.
Fred Fisher of Gilmore, grandson of Franz Fisher, was badly wounded Thursday morning when Webster's rifle discharged in a boat at Lizard Lake. The bullet entered behind the ear and exited through the mouth. He was taken to Fort Dodge hospital and shows signs of recovery.
John T. Fraser from Manchester married Miss Eunice Bryan on September 10 in Independence. Locals extend warm wishes. the bride, though new to the community, is praised by Fraser as one of the best girls on earth.
Bradgate State bank closed its doors and pulled its blinds Saturday night. All details available now come from regular correspondence from Bradgate.
A LaFollette political meeting will be held in Rolfe Iowa on Thursday evening October 16 at 8:00 at IK of P hall. Speakers include F K Hawley and Mrs Edward Whannel of Laurens.
Trinity Lutheran Church announces a two day series of meetings on October 14 and 15 with three sessions daily at 10 30 am 2 00 pm and 7 45 pm. Pastors Madsen Hatlen Hendrikson Kjerlang Thorson Peterson and the local pastor will discuss the first Psalm and invite all to attend.
Rolfe High opens with Normal Training Club reorganization electing Francis King as president and Mable Dickey as vice president. The Rolfe-Manson football game is praised with pep events, student support, and a Friday march to Manson, while teachers enjoy a park steak fry and a class project with grain donations.
Nellie Knutson Sandvig born February 12 1853 in Fjelberg Norway died September 27 1924 at her Rolfe Iowa home at 71 years 7 months 15 days. She immigrated in 1882 settled at Bode Iowa married Edlef E Sandvig in 1883 moved to Rolfe. Survived by husband eleven children two sisters twenty nine grandchildren eight great grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral at Trinity Lutheran Rolfe September 30 with burial in Clinton Cemetery.
Quote from I Samuel 22 2 notes that those in distress debt and discontent gathered to a leader who became captain of about four hundred men. The passage highlights solidarity among marginalized groups forming a disciplined following.
The New York World reports a fiery cross burned in Cottonwood's main street as a substitute gesture by the Kansas K K K. It is described as a desperate act of rage contrasting with ordinary home life.
Regular teachers' examinations will be held in the court house Po cahontas October 29 30 31 Grace D McMichael Co Supt. It Use Arrow Adz they do the biz.
Grade visitors for this week include Mrs. L. Hansen Mrs. P. A. McCray Mrs. H. C. Wiegman Dr. Fuller White Mrs. O. Cook and Mrs. F. M. Field.
Vera Hurley and Robert Daubendick join first grade while Arthur Hurley enters fourth grade. Miss Taylor welcomes many visitors last week and notes strong parental interest in the school.
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