Rolfe Local News Items Highlight Visits and Social Events
Mrs Ethel Schatzman and two children of Marshalltown visit the Cook family here while Jacob Cook hosts relatives. Mrs Halverson of Kenneth Minn gives birth to a seven pound daughter. Ted Field's family visits from Burlington. Mrs Joe Bowers Dorothy spend time with Ivan Adams in Newell. Grand Chancellor L A Robinson visits Glenwood to review Knights of Pythias work. Miss Dorothy Messinger and Mildred King host a pre nuptial shower for Miss Mattie Wiley with gifts of linen glassware and kitchen items. a near accident occurs near Charlton farm involving John Munson Clint Miller. Mrs Miller bruised, infant frightened. Rev A H Bryan attends Fort Dodge conference. Frank Fitzgerald visits. Mike Shimon visits Britt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Schatzman
Marshalltown
Jacob ‘Cook
Cook
H. R. Halverson
Kenneth, ‘Minn
Halverson
Marie Simonson
Ted Field
I. N. Field
Wim. Field
Burlington
Joe Bowers
Dorothy
Bowers
Ivan Adams
Newell
L. &. Robinson
Glenwood
The
Knights of Pythias
Ward Ferguson
Frank Fitzgerald
A. H. Bryan
Fort Dodge
Mike Shimon
Britt In
Charlton Farm
Miller Construction Co
John Munson
West Bend
Clint Miller
Rolfe Woman Wins Wide Recognition For Fort Dodge Work
Anna Gadd Holm daughter of Axel Gadd — a Fort Dodge school nurse — has earned state prominence. The Fort Dodge Register article notes her leadership in a free surgical clinic for children. The program has treated hundreds of cases and involved doctors Bates Chase Carver and Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Gadd-Holm
Axel Gadd
Gadd Brothers
Fort Dodge
Ft. Dodge
Emma Gadd-Holm
Copenhagen
Denmark
Berlin
London
Mid-West
Holm
Bates
Chase
Carver
Martin
Y. W
Overbrook Post to Honor Russell C. Gross Hero in Community House Plan
The American Legion Overbrook post in Philadelphia plans to name its forthcoming community house for Russell C. Gross, killed in France after winning a bravery citation. The post will also rename itself the Russell C. Gross post. The piece notes Legion actions on deserter lists and other community efforts, plus various Legion events across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel. O. Grogs
Philadelphia
Slacker Bergdoll
France
Overbrook
Penn
American Legion
Russell C. Gross
Actor Frank Tinney Joins American Legion
Frank Tinney, famed Broadway performer, is pictured joining the American Legion with W. Galbraith Jr. post in New York City. His service spanned navy seaman to lieutenant and army captain in intelligence, earning commendations from the Intelligence Bureau and the White House. He advocates the Legion motto Every member get a member and has recruited fellow actors for membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FLW
Galbraith Jr
The
American Legion
Hopewood Post
Pittsburgh
Legion
Frank Tinney
New York City
Post Lines
Army
Navy
Tinney
Intelligence Service
Intelligence Bureau
White House
Actors’ Colony
Lades Aid Society Meets in Church Parlors
Plover notes list the Lades Aid Society meeting in the church parlors on Thursday afternoon with Mesdames A L Roberts and Joe Roberts hosting. Community updates include Harold Christensen's horse incident, Elwood Everson's return from Wisconsin, and local travel to Rolfe and Fort Dodge. School opens September 8 and Woodman lodge holds a September 5 meeting. several residents visited Minnesota and Iowa towns, with ongoing local activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lades «Aid Society
Mesdames A. L
Roberts
Joe Roberts
Pearl, Henderson
Des ‘Moines
Harold Christensen
Rolfe
Elwood Everson
Wisconsin
Selah Grove
Ailere
Plover
Elwood Garlock
Orin Miller
Everett Hancher
Hagle Grove
W. F. Hofert
F. R. Eggspuehler
M. Y. B. Club
E. C. Hancher
Fort Dodge
John Gembler
Woodman Lodge
Little Roger Hess
Ike Eggspuehler
Jessie Bryant
Minnesota
John Bush
Richard
Ortonville
Minn
Burgess Pioneered Legion Service in North Carolina
Cale EK Burgess, a farmer boy who became a teacher, lawyer, and a long serving officer, led North Carolina’s American Legion as the first department commander. Born 1891 in Old Trap Camden County, he rose through ranks in the 112th Infantry and served as adjutant and finance officer of the North Carolina department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cale EK
Burgess
American Legion
North Carolina
Pioneer Legionnaire
North Carolna
Old Trap
Camden County
N. G
Whitsett Institute
University of North Carolina
Raleigh
N. G. Falon. G
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Plane wing breaks in crash leaves pilot trapped in darkness
A plane crash leaves one wing broken and the pilot stranded on concrete amid wreckage. The pilot asks where he is and a threatening voice from the darkness claims he is in a cellar and is watching him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Weekly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dorothy Messinger
Mildred King
Mattie Wiley
Department
American Legion News Service
William G.rockefeller
John D
Greenwich
Conn
Florida
Jacksonville
Joe Berchan
University of Georgia
Jacksonville Soldiers
South
Ephrata
Washington
Anthony
Kansas
Bine and Gray Association of Oklahoma
Bridgeport
Oklahoma
Place
Woman’s Club
Kiowanis
Rotary
Legion Man
C. R. Baines and
Exchange Board
the People’s Savings Bank
Iowa
Conservative
Safe—Sound
Humboldt
Ilowa
Ford
Rora
cCoupe
Seaan
Russell House
James Hamilton
Humboldt, Iowa
Dad
Dad Jr
Ingersoll
Gingham
Anderson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!