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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1914
Page
6
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A traveler recounts a July 12 1926 visit to San Francisco. The party is escorted by a committee to the Clift Hotel after arriving by rail, tours Oakland and the bay ferry, and remarks on city rivalries, rapid expansion in Los Angeles, and California’s industrial growth.
The Iowa State Fair showcased baby beeves by Iowa youth, butter sculptures including a butter Iowa Farmer and dairy cow, and county displays. Derby Day featured horse and whippet races, Thavin's Band and Fort Dodge Military Band performed, opera stars joined by Des Moines talent for Herodide, and a fireworks display marking 150th anniversary. Local leaders Cameron, Mullen, Corey, Griffin, and Jones guided fair operations. Roy Ryen won the invitation golf tournament amid a large field.
The Big Four fair at Fonda runs September 7 to 10 with live stock and farm product showcases. An extensive amusements program includes auto and horse races, band concerts, fire works, and pig clubs display. Entries for auto races are encouraged with no entry fee, Farm Bureau day features speakers from four counties and a Garfield Glee Club performance.
The Rolfe Golf Club invites ladies with any club connection to Thursday gatherings at the club house. The pavilion in the park, built by the club, remains under lady members custody and is reserved for club related activities. Attendees need not play golf and may enjoy other amusements while respecting Thursday use.
The speaker notes many men filled in lesser roles after training, expressing satisfaction that numerous individuals gained opportunity and progress in their positions.
Festival organizers in Rolfe announce a two day event with exhibits in agriculture culinary arts and crafts, a baseball game each afternoon at 3, dances nightly with top orchestras, a horseshoe tournament and free street attractions. Congressman L J Dickinson will speak on September 24 and State Fire Marshal J A Tracy on September 23. Prizes and liberal purses are promised for competitions and exhibitors are urged to prepare and enter.
Caddy's golf tourney in Rolfe showcased local youngsters with age tied entrants and scores. Helmar Kaiser had the low medal score in qualifying, Lawrence Quinsland won the champion flight by defeating Donald Smith four up with two to go.
National Paramount Week brings two films to The Scenic with Palm Beach Girl and Desert Gold. The ad promises entertainment and urges patrons to support the run to help make the week a success.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the home of Mrs. E. F. Stallcup south of Rolfe on Monday September 6. Those needing conveyance should call Mrs. L. A. Rogers. The X ray's main value is providing inside information.
The Des Moines township fair returns Friday September 10 with a 10 30 a m start, a parade of floats, prizes for top displays, wide sport events for all ages, and a 3 00 p m ball game. Prizes cover farm products, home economics, jelly categories, and more, with a rest room and lunch stand on school grounds.
The Rolfe Golf Club hosts a match play championship starting Tuesday September 7 to determine the new champion and possession of the ship cup for the next year. Qualifying rounds may be held September 4 5 or 6 with rules posted at the course. Officials urge full participation and note a Fall Festival on September 23 24.
After a three month break Rolfe Public School reopened with a total enrollment of 302 students. High school counts 110 and grade enrollment 192 as nine of sixteen teachers are new, including several from nearby towns with All new staff welcomed by patrons.
The Rolfe Woman's Club hosts a community reception for teachers from Rolfe Des Moines and Garfield townships at Knights of Pythias hall on Thursday evening September 9. Parents and all school patrons are invited. The event aims to acquaint the teachers with the community and support their work.
After the Farm Bureau meeting in Des Moines township on September 6, the 4H Clubs will serve ice cream and cake. A good program has been planned and residents are urged to attend and support the clubs.
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