Cahontas County Winners in Calhoun County Fair judging
Pocahontas County boys won prizes in a hog judging contest at the Mason fair last week. Seventeen breeders donated pure bred hogs as first prizes for boys from Lincon Bellville Colfax Lizard townships. Winners breed their gifts and exhibit sow and litter at the Mason fair to promote pure bred stock. Winners include Carl Toben Vern Andrews Albert Booge Frank Kirby Frank Gottschalk Willie Wiese Don Carstens Leonard Hendricks and Lewis Hendricks with prize pigs valued up to 5.00 to 6.25 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Lizard
Lincoln
Bellville
Colfax
Carl Toben
H. F. Toben
Vern Andrews
Axel Johnson
Albert
Booge Ee Dane Ihe
Lake
Frank Kirby
Aiekin
Pig
Gus’ Andrews
Frank Gottschalk
Clause & Gore
Willie Wiese
J. H. Nordhausen
Don Carstens
Laciothalefagiocares
Lewis Hendricks
T.H. Mclaghin
Leonard Hendricks
H. Onken
Peterson Knutson wed in Rolfe in September 1920
Miss Kathryn Peterson and Mr. Charles Knutson married in West Bend with Rev C S Burnette uniting them for life. They plan a home in Rolfe at the Peter Jensen residence. Also noted a birth at Mrs H S La Seur's home and teachers being assigned to Plover and Alton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Peterson
Charles Knutson
West Bend
Sibley
C. S. Burnette
Knutson
Iowa
Rolfe
Peter Jensen
Rolfe City
H. S. la Seur
Leon Malcolm
Mildred King
Plover
Elvina Peterson
Alton
Tit for tat in City Park base ball clash ends in tie
The Married Single contest at City Park drew a lopsided 23 to 14 in favor of the Single Men. A chaotic game featured late lineups, frequent player changes, and a protested performance by Fat Charlton. Umpire Doctor Barnes was praised as the real hero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
Nacke
Hollis
Charlton
West Bend
Barnes
Symes
Glascock
Larson
Vance Wiley
Kirkpatrick
Porter and Thorsen
Carroll
Ritchey c
Tom Wiley
Moon
Wotapeke
Colebaugh
Smith
Bert Peterson
Peterson
Wotapek
Chalton
Benedicts
Doctor Barnes
Woman's Club Opens New Year With Reception
The Woman's Club gathered at the K of P hall on Friday afternoon September 3 with about one hundred members and guests. Mrs W R Rogers presided as Miss Bessie Patterson played a piano solo and Mrs D W Trick led the Echoes From the Biennial report. New members were welcomed at a reception after reports by officers and chairmen. Refreshments followed, and organizers look forward to a successful year with growing membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
K. of P. Hall
W. R. Rogers
Bessie Patterson
Henry Wiegman
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Des Moines
D. W. Trick
M. R. Fisher
E. L. Hollis
J. S. Pearse
Martha Trick
F. J. Nacke
C. W. Siefkin
Religious Survey Of The Town Of Rolfe
A round up of Rolfe Iowa religious affiliations by Rev Frank Schroeder and Rev Thomas Scotten shows local churches include Free Methodist Danish Lutheran Norwegian Lutheran Roman Catholic Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian The Woman s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church sets its September meeting for next Wednesday with hostess Mrs J F Nelson and plans led by Rev Lester on Africa and Mrs J C Nelson invited all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Frank Schroeder
Dubuque
Thos. Scotten
Fort Dodge
Schroeder
Presbyterian Sunday School Board
Iowa
Woman’s Missionary ‘Society of the Presbyterian Church
J. F. Nelson
C. A. Grant
Lester
Africa
J. C. Nelson
Wn Presbyterian Church
Methodist Episcopal Churc
Norwegian Lutheran
Free Methodist Church
Danish Lutheran Church
Baptist Church
German -Lutheran Church
Christian Church
Jewish Church Congregational Church
Free Baptist Church of Families
Latter Day Saint’s Church
Zionist Church
Pee Eee
German Methodist Church
New Football Suits For Local High School Team
The high school boys canvassed the town this week and secured funds to equip themselves with football uniforms and paraphernalia. They have fought to keep Rolfe on the football map and hope for community backing this season in finances and attendance.
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Rolfe
Woman's Club Citizenship Class Meeting Set
The Women's Club citizenship study class will meet with Mrs. C W Siefkin Monday evening September 14 at eight. The subject will be the Iowa constitution. All women in the community are invited and urged to join this work ahead of the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
C. W. Siefkin
Iowa
Edmundson Majorowicz wedding celebrated in Laurens
Miss Blanche Edmundson and George Majorowicz were married at the bride’s Laurens home on Sunday at three o’clock in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. A H Bryan. A two course luncheon followed as gifts poured in for the couple. The groom’s Des Moines township farm joins the family, and the couple will reside there after a brief bridal tour to Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
C. F. Majorowicz
Des Moines
Minnesota
Majorowicz
Our New Depot in Rolfe Averts a Real Building
The Ro lief area notes the M and St L line moved the old depot to a new site saved every brick and adapted it for platform use. The new location sits about seventy five feet south of the old one with space for wagons and autos. The piece urges the railroad to fund a proper depot but warns against caused fires to spur action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
North Western
Man Leaves Rolfe Auto Co. Garage for New Location
Jack Muerer, a long time repairman at Rolfe Auto Co., has departed for a new location after packing his household goods last week. The Tuesday Club opens its 1920 1921 season with a 1 PM luncheon at Mrs. D W Trick’s home on Sept 14 to outline the year’s work and encourage full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Muerer
Rolfe Auto Co
D. W. Trick
Baby Health Contest Opens for Rolfe Babies
The Woman's Club of Rolfe announces a baby health contest starting Sept 27 for ages one to three years, with a half day for six to twelve months if time allows. Register with Mrs Grant Pollock by calling 10, Rolfe. early entrants receive registration priority. Examinations will be in the school building. infants must be free of communicable diseases. Last year 62 babies entered. this year the same cap. A five dollar premium will go to the child with the greatest improvement since last year.
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Woman’s Club of
Rolfe
Grant Pollock
The Forged Bride and Outlaw Deputies Attract Fans
Friday September 10 features Mary McLaren in a Universal special attraction The Forged Bride from the story by J G Hawks. Saturday September 11 presents Al Jennings the Bandit King of the Screen in Outlaw Deputies and a Billy West comedy Short. Thursday September 16 showcases Tom Moore in Thirty a Week a Goldwyn play of surprises. See it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McLaren
Universal
J. G Hawks
al Jennings
Outlaw Deputies
Billy West
Tom Moore
Goldwyn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cahontas County
Calhoun County
Peterson-Knutson
Samuel Gompers
Woman's Club
First National Bank
Rolfe, Iowa
John Junkman
Manson
Rex Beach
Eileen Percy
Ree Savings Sq Was
W. 8. McEwen
Robt. Bruce
James. Bruce
Jos. McEwen
D. D. McEwen
Board of Directors
J.B. Kent
Robert Bruce James Bruce
W. S. McEwen
Joseph McEwen
the State Savings ‘Bank
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