Parish party and community aid program described
The article recounts a church gathering at the parsonage with old and young attendees, games, supper in paper sacks, and welcome addresses by church and class leaders. It notes strong participation, humor, and prayers for harmony as Rev Hoon returns to lead the community. It also reports a bear attack incident at West Bend injuring Venetta Goodness and her arm, with both she and her father rushed to Algona hospital for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naarch
Supiper
H. D.eee
Mr. Brinkman
J. A. Johnson
W. P. Wheeler
Grant Johnson
Fox
pworth _League
Hoon
Rolfe
Jaxine Calebaugh
Storm Lake
Vank
Algona
West Bend
Butler and Nacke win special golf cups at Rolfe Club
In unfavorable weather last Friday at Rolfe Golf Club the Bankers cup went to Dr G Ch Butler who covered 454 yards in three drives to best rivals. J J Nacke won the Doctors and Dentists cup for approaching and putting with three balls from 115 yards in nine strokes. No ties occurred and winners will defend their cups next May, with renewed interest anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Golf Club
G. Ch. Butler
Butler
Alsho
C.J. White
Doctors and Dentists
J. J. Nacke
Federated Clubs Meeting Invitation at Fonda Methodist
Notices invite Women’s Club members to a Federated Clubs meeting at Fonda Methodist church on Tuesday October 31 1922 with lunch provided by local clubs. Members must notify organizers by October 30 if attending. Dues policy added: pay by September and November. late payments incur 25 cent penalty by December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Clubs Meeting
Fonda Methodist Church
Fonda Club
Qui Vive Club
Woman's Club
Fonda
Martha Trick
A. O. Peterson
Petersons
Pocahontas Holds Laurens To Tie In Close Gridder Clash
Pocahontas and Laurens high schools battled to a 21 all draw last Sunday in Laurens with observers saying Pocahontas edged the play and should have won. Pocahontas is highlighted as a top Northwest Iowa team after beating Emmetsburg and earning wins over Estherville and Algona, while Estherville defeated Spencer. Comparative scores are not decisive in football, but Pocahontas ranks high this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurens
Pocahontas
Iowa
Emmetsburg
Estherville
Algona
Spencer
Man Recovers After High Line Electric Shock
Martin Keerles of near Havelock was shocked while chasing cattle after a high line incident. He touched a live wire as he climbed a woven fence while pulling the dog over, receiving burns and a severe nervous shock but likely to recover. The dog remained uninjured and avoided the fence afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Keerles
Havelock
W. M. Obrecht
Mr. Keerles
Mr. Keerb
Hollis
Trains 3 and 6 Restored After Line Protest
Afternoon trains No 3 and No 6 returned to the C and N timetable after July suspension due to a strike. The railway company says the service is unprofitable, provoking protests from Hawarden to Eagle Grove and raising hopes for full restoration depending on the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawarden
Eagle Grove
Methodist Church Daily Schedule and Community Notice
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. T. Ernest Hoon lists Sunday services at 10 30 a m ten 45 a m and 7 30 p m with Bible School at 11 45 a m and Junior and Epworth League activities. A welcome for the pastor and family occurred Monday, events included games and luncheon. A Junior Epworth League was organized, Mrs. Colebaugh oversees, and a Sunday meeting at 3 00 p m is noted. A youth study on John Wesley Jr is under way, with a weekly Monday session. A parish supper is planned Friday October 25 in the church basement for 35 cents. Ladies Aid markets rag rugs, calling for support and mentioning the Centenary I Will Maintain Fund goal of 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley Jr
Epworth League
Ladies’ Aid Society
Clark Jolliffe
Presbyterian Church Notes Highlight Evening Services
Pastor Rev. John P. Lester reports steady turnout at all services with growing evening attendance. Mr Moon to deliver second message The Law as a Life Work. Mrs Jessup of Persia to speak Friday. home folks urged to attend. Halloween social planned in church basement Monday night October 30. Gospel singing encouraged next Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Junior Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Hallowe'en Social
Teachers urged to obtain railroad certificates for Des Moines trip
Pocahontas County teachers may secure railroad certificates for reduced rates to attend the Iowa State Teacher's Association in Des Moines November 2 through 4 by writing the county superintendent Mrs J Hi McMichael. Contributed copy due Tuesday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Teacher's’ Association
Des Moines
Northwest Iowa Cornell Club grows with student membership
The Cornell Northwest Town Club at Mt. Vernon attracts Cornellians from twenty eight northwestern counties. Membership is expected to exceed one hundred by semester end, placing one northwest Iowa student in eight on campus. The club formed last year with seventy eight charter members led by President Clarence Olson. Current officers include John Sherk Spirit Lake president Alice Eddy Cherokee vice president Edwin Grunzke Hartley secretary treasurer and Fred Kleemeier Rockwell City publicity editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Harris
Clarence Ocl
Son
Forest City
John. . Sherk
Spirit Lake
Alice Eddy
Cherokee
Eewin Grunzke
Hartley
Fred Kleemeier
Rockwell City
Marion Bruce Prolific Descriptive Writer For Rolfe Arrow
The Lehigh Valley Argus lauds Marion Bruce of The Rolfe Arrow as a superb descriptive writer. It notes his Florida trip for the National Editorial Association and his Missoula Montana outing with Mrs. Bruce. Readers look forward to his western country impressions in each Arrow issue.
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Iowa
Marion Bruce
Rolfe Arrow
Brother Bruce
Florida
National Editorial Association
America
Bruce
Missoula
Mont
Bro. Bruce
The
Arrow
King David Entertains Royal Arch Masons Visitors
King David Chapter No 118 Royal Arch Masons held an open houseTuesday night for Masons in the state. Delegations came from Gilmore Plover Manson West Bend Emmetsburg Pocahontas and nearby towns. A 6 30 banquet preceded lodge degrees and a Royal Bumper Degree was conducted concluding in the weekma hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arch Masons
Gilmore
Plover
Manson
West Bend
Emmetsburg
Pocahontas
K P Play Party At Castle Hall
A regular K P party at the K P Castle Hall is set for Monday evening as part of the season’s series. A varied program includes a mix and a play spell. Lyceum attendees may join after the games, and members are urged to bring deck sets or other games to ensure a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Castle Hall
Lyceum
Charles Seifert 1868 1959 Rolfe builder dies after stroke
Charles Conrad Seifert of Rolfe Iowa born Amsterdam New York April 25 1868 died Oct 10 1928 after a stroke while working. He was a contractor and builder active in Clinton County Iowa and Pocahontas and Bolte areas. He married Melissa Barnes April 14 1897 and left a son George P plus step son Ivan Barmmes and several siblings. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with interment in Clinton Cemetery.
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Charles Conrad Seifert
Amsterdam
N. Y
Rolfe
Towa
Clinton County
Iowa
la Bolte
Pocahontas County
Melissa Barnes
Rolfe Town
George P
Presbyterian Church
Yeomen
Seifert
J.P. Lester
Clinton, Cemetery
Ivan Barmmes
Los Angeles
Cal
S. H. Page
Pasadena
F. W. Lord
Excelsior Springs
W. C. Kennedy
H. “Wiegman
Ogees
Amos N
Henry
DeWitt
Jor White Settles With Rock Island Railway
Joe White of Rockwell City settled his claim against Rock Island Railway Co. for 35000 damages after his son Robert White died last fall when the car hit a piling at an over head crossing near Knievim. The crossing is at a sharp angle, requiring a turn, and the railroad’s lawyers chose to settle out of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe White
Rockwell City
Rock Island Railway Co
Robert ‘White
Rock Gland
Knievim
D M T Versus Plover Brings Battle to Rolfe Legion Hall
A high school basketball clash between D M T and Plover is set for Friday night at Legion Hall in Rolfe Iowa October 20. Both teams seek victory to end a home losing streak and deliver a snappy competitive game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D M.T
Plover
Legion Hall
Rolfe
Iowa
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F °Ystander
Hoo
Wild Lph
GG. Butler
F. J. Nackte
Woman’s Club
U.S
Mepiberederal Rese System
First National Bank
Rolfe, Lowa
Methodist Episcopal Church
T. Ernest Hoon
Mahe
Aes
Bypworth
Sii
Presbyterian Church Notes
John P. Lester
Cornell
HAL N.W
King David
Jor White
D. M.T
Rolfe, Iowa
W. S.mcewen
Robert Bruce
James Bruce
Joseph McEwen
D. D. McEwen
J. B. Kent
Robert Bruce James Bruce
Wi. S. McEwen
Joseph
McEwen
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