Fraternal Lodge Event Delivers Banquet and Page Degrees
Delegates from Gilmore City and Cedar Rapids gather for a K of P gathering. An afternoon school of instruction precedes a banquet served by the Ladies Aid Society at the opera house. The evening includes Castle Hall gatherings, card games, and the conferral of four Page degrees by the Silver Lant lodge amid lively remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthusia
Hugh “Grave
Glimore City
Grand Chaticelier
Cedar Ts
New London
P. Nelson
Arms
Aurelia
Werd Ferguson
Rolfe
Béwin J. Abbott
Council Bluffs
der Ag
Abbott
S School of Instruction
Castle Hall
Gilmore
Silver Lant Lodge
Ablding
Frank Charlton
Et Miller
Ohris Gadd
A. D. Bean
VanAusdall
Gev. c
Ion
Cotisi
Noted Speaker Promises Exciting Woman's Club Program
The Woman's Club plans a Friday meeting at 2 30 PM in the K of P hall featuring Miss Elizabeth Perkins of Des Moines presenting Woman From Care to Senate. The club invites members to bring guests and has extended invitations to Pocahontas and Gilmore City clubs to ensure a successful event.
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K. of P. Hall
Elizabeth Perkins
Des Matine
Care
Senate
Miss Perkins
Perkins
America
Pocahontas
Gilmore City
Free Methodist Church Preaching at Callon School House
Free Methodist notices announce services at Callon school house 11 AM Sunday and 2 30 PM over Hunter Dream Station. First quarterly meeting for Rolfe and Plover circuit begins Friday November 2 with preaching Saturday 2 30 PM and board meeting. District elder A T Sager of LeMars will preside and extend cordial invitation to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callon School House
Hunter Dream
Rolfe and Plover
A. T. Sager
LeMars
C. J. Club Bids Farewell to Fergussons
The C. J. Club hosted a October 15 farewell at the Art Vaughy home for Mr and Mrs Ray Fergusson. An oyster supper and games closed with a token spoon from Clarence Boyte as they move to a new home. A club meeting elected officers: President Mrs Robert Ivea Secy Treas Mrs Earl Fisher and Club Correspondent Mrs Clarence Boyos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Club
Ray Fergusson
Art Vaughy
Pearl
Ray
Whd
Robert Ivea
Secy.Treas
Earl Fisher
Clarence Boyos
Basket Social Planned At Spence School House
A basket social will be held at the Spence school house southwest of Rolfe on Tuesday evening. Pupils will perform a short program. Ladies should bring baskets and gentlemen may come to bid. Miss Bessie Otto, the teacher, promises a good time.
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Spence School
Rolfe
Seth
Bessie Otto
Rolfe Candidates Lead Speaking Event for Silver Leaf Badge
W P Wheeler and Frank Chariton of Rolfe led a speaking program promoting the Silver Leaf Badge. Attendees heard boasts and pledges of loyalty to the order and country, closing after midnight with coffee and sandwiches as visitors were sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.P. Wheeler
Rolfe
Frank Chariton
Eber
Wes
Red Cross Camouflage Community Days Set in Rolfe
Arrangements for Red Cross Camouflage Community Days on November 9 and 10 proceed with a popularity contest for a wrist watch. Votes cost one cent each, with a large field of candidates including Bessie Patterson and Carroll Ritchey, and volunteers urged to support town and country fundraising efforts.
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Red Cross
Bessie Patterson
Tillie Peterson
Bess Cuff
C. C. Seifert
B. H. Clark
Weber Isaacson
Fern Thomas
Vera Smith
Dorothy Pearce
Gilmore City
Rolfe
The
Red Cross Camouflage
Volun
Teers
Deane W. Trick
H. Moon
Canvass Adjusts Pacahontas County Wet Vote
The Pacahontas county board of supervisors last Monday revised the constitutional amendment tally by four votes from 129 to 126 against it. Several townships shifted totals as defective ballots were counted then rejected. Clinton township was unchanged. Rolfe ballots misread as Yes or No were dropped. The editor questions voters clarity on Yes or No.
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Pacahontas County
Board of Supervisors
Clinton Township
Rolfe
Navy Seeks Men for Aviation and Support Roles
Official notices invite volunteers for aviation service including aircrew and mechanics, plus positions for machinists gas engine workers cooks bakers telegraph operators wireless operators and boat crew. Submarine chaser service is noted as a potential assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Navy recruiting ad seeks apprentice seamen with rapid advancement
Apprentice seamen, experience not required. Men wanted to begin as firemen and learn to be engineers. Uncle Bam gives you free board, medical attendance, a good salary, and a full outfit of naval clothing. Join before enlistments close. Apply at recruiting offices in Fort Dodge Des Moines Waterloo Mason City or Cedar Rapids.
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Uncle Bam
Navy
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Waterloo
Mason City
Cedar Rapids
Liberty Loan Drive Progress Report
Liberty Loan week underway as the community rallies to meet the campaign goal. Chairman Bowen leads a loyal team smoothing in subscriptions, with orders accepted up to Saturday night and reminders to fund early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
O. K
Bowen
Hanks
Poca County Men Told to Report for Military Duty
A local draft list names numerous men ordered to report to the local board for military duty on the stated date. The document itemizes names with hometowns including Pocahontas Laurens Pomeroy Fonda Rolfe Havelock and others, with several entries reflecting serial numbers or docket references. The roster reflects 20th century draft procedures and associated notes.
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Anton Frederick Richlefs
Gilmore City
Fred Nels Olson
Pomeroy
John Fagan
Laurens
Ey Alois ‘Thoma
Albert
Otis Ladies Buchanan
Havelock Pa
William F. Schossow
Fonda
Walter W. Cox
Pocahontas
Cornelius Rost
Palmer
Melvin Abbot
Lawrence Lilly
Orieur Reganald Jenkins
B. Arnold
Plover
James Bennett
Davis City
Penturen
Minn
John Gembler
Rolfe
Rigipal
Hudek
Aaron Brinkman
William Archer
Frank Earl Fraser
Julius Orth
Lauréna
Ole Anderson
Laurena
Ieee
Ambrose Olmstead
Jena Johannese Olsen
Victor Joseph Shimon
Carigwalked Johnson
Wesley D. Bennett
Edward Lee Cook
Willie Zeaman
Haney
F. Johnson
Levi Weiler Musick
George Fred Smith
Kine James Lampe
Pal
Merritt Inward
Sherwood Pocahontas
Josph Francie Milefchik
Pocahontas Laurens
Red Cross Benefit Dance at Opera House
Wilbur Green to manage a Red Cross benefit dance at the Opera House on Tuesday evening October 30th. Proceeds exceed expenses go to the local Red Cross for yarn and surgical dressings. Spencer Dance Orchestra provides music and admission is one dollar for dancing.
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R Wilbur Green
Uncle Sam
Opera House
Red Cross
The
Spencer Dance Orchestra
Easy Pickings at That Liberty Bond Purchase
A reader recalls a Liberty Bond purchase with a one dollar down payment. The note hints at frugality and planning for future expenses like sewers while asserting the buyer has a firm plan for meeting costs.
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Qne
Young People Escape After Auto Spill Southwest of Rolfe
Friday night a party of young people returning from a C. EB. social near Rolfe collided near J. F. Wiegman place. Lester Thorsen and H. F. McGowan’s cars pushed one another over a ridge. all occupants were extricated with only slight bruises. They were treated by Dr. Beam with no serious injuries. Ione Gadd was unconscious at night but recovered by morning.
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C. EB
C. L
Thorsen
McGowan
Dr. Beam
Ione Gadd
Lester Thorsen
Arma
Liberty Loan Boost Inspires Rolfe Community
C B Bowen spoke at the Rolfe Methodist and Presbyterian churches after a Chicago trip to ignite Liberty Loan support. Usually shy before audiences he spoke with vigor and conviction, waking local enthusiasm that week and proving one man can influence a community through contagious zeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Bowen
Chicago
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Bowen
Stocker Auction Draws Local Buyers in Rolfe Sale
The Rolfe auction last Saturday sold 162 head of cattle to local bidders including A. P. White C. R. Jones A. Barry Perry White W. A. Spence Gee Salisbury and J. B. Moore. M. T. Blessing privately sold 126 head of stockers at fair prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
A. P. White
C. R. Jones
A. Barry
Perry White
W. A. Spence
Gee, Salisbury
J. B. Moore
M. T. Blessing
Pikertown Sunday School Notes and Gospel Team Update
Owing to illness the Plover Y W C A Gospel Team missed last Sunday. They will perform next Sunday afternoon to expectedly draw a large audience. Attendance has improved recently, encouraging those pushing the work to continue.
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Free Methodist Church
Liberty Loan Drive
Poca County
Liberty
Pikertown
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