Coming Events list for Rolfe area activities
Sept events include Harm farm sale near Rolfe on Primary No. 44 Sept 11. Sorosis Club meets Mrs. Wo. D. pack. Methodist Missionary Society Sept 12. Eastern Star Sept 12 at Masonic hall. Home Furnish Project Sept 12 with Irma Garner Ames at Mrs. Yen home 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Harvest service Sept 14. Des Moines Township Farm Bureau Sept 15. Rebekah Lodge Sept 16 bridge party at G.O.F. Hall. Lincoln Ladies Club Sept 18. Linotyper corrected note about initial. A L D Club Sept 28 at Mrs. Colebaugh. Sorosis Club Sept 25 at Mrs. DeVaul. Garfield Township Farm Bureau Sept 25 at Artman Christensen. Trinity Luth Aid bazaar Oct 1. Rolfe Presbyterian Fiftieth Anniversary Oct 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry “Harm
Rolfe
Sorosis Club
Igg
Vening
Rebekah Arge
Trinity Luthan Ladies
Aid Society
Simon Simonson
Osee
Willee
Hi Mts
B.C. Grant
E. S. Icolebaugh
Iwi
Belle
Reception for D M T Teachers by Des Moines Township Club
The D M T Woman's Club hosted a September reception honoring the Des Moines Township Consolidated school teachers. The program featured songs, readings, talks, a fashion show with seven models, and a concluding social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. T. Woman's Club
Des Moines Township
Guy Smith
Evelyn Hovland
Woman’s Club
C. R. McIntire
Grant Johnson
C. A. Hosier
Arlene Ham
Anna Vaughn
Central Avenue
London
Paris
Nts
Shenandoah
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Montgomld & Co
Altengeat
Misses
Urate
Marjory Vaughn
Arlo Ives
Grayleat
Pythian Sisters to stage Aunt Lucia at high school auditorium
The Pythian Sisters present the collegiate comedy Aunt Lucia September 18 19 at the high school auditorium under temple auspices. A cast of over 100 locals performs a burlesque of college life with a Homecoming plot and many features including a baby pageant and glee club. Tickets go on sale at Webb's Drug Store September 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunt Lucia
Pythian Sisters
United States
Canada
Bula Bula College
Lucia Wakefield
Betsy
Jerry Watson
Denzil Johnson
George and
Clifford Wilson
George Jeffries
Prof. Gaddis
Edgar Cornell
Dean Howard
Mary McIntire
Florida
Jerry
Lucia
Mr. Collins
W. P. McIntire
Randall Melson
Shiek
Molly
Helen Kauffman
Ethelyn
Maxine Colebaugh
Dr. Semore
Leonard McDonald
Semore
Marie Wilson
Ronald Carroll
Lloyd Cox
Glee Club
Harriss Thomas
Graydon Thornton
College Glee Club
Sig-Sig-a-Bite Sorority
Cleopatra
Vamp
Rolfe
Mable Morrison
The
Arrow
Webb’s Drug Store
Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers at September Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met September 8 at Mrs. A. M. DeVaul's home with Mrs. M. W. Webb and Mrs. C. W. Watts assisting. Officers were elected including President L. A. Rogers and Vice President R. E. Ferguson. The group sewed carpet rags for disabled veterans and shared a lunch after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
A. M. DeVaul
M. W. Webb
C. W. Watts
L. A. Rogers
R. E. Ferguson
A. V. Perigal
A. A. Richmond
E. F. Stallcup
Geo. F. Smith Sr
A. M. de Vaul
E. C. Hoard
A. R. Graham
F. E. Grant
Owen Patterson
R. G. Hunter
B. A. Peterson
T. D. Jones
Luther Thompson
George Olson
Addie Pike
Delle Marries Hackley in Council Bluffs Wedding
Lillian Delle of Gilmore City and Clifford Hackley of Council Bluffs, formerly Humboldt, were united in marriage a week ago Monday at Council Bluffs. They will reside in Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Delle
Gilmore City
Clifford Hackley
Council Bluffs
Humboldt
Moses Uncovers Ten Commandments
A witty reflection on Moses and the biblical tablets notes the practical limit of ten commandments, implying the human race benefits from a concise moral code. The remark evokes enduring cultural reverence for the law given at Sinai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Rudes Dispose of Store to Fort Dodge Merchant
A Tuesday contract transfers the Rude merchandise stock to Nathan Lurie of Fort Dodge. The store closes briefly to comply with bulk sales law and should reopen in about ten days. Lurie, already a Fort Dodge merchant, plans to continue the Rolfe store and add groceries after building changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Lurie
Fort Dodge
Rolfe
Manson Golfers Demonstrate Skill at Rolfe Club
Eleven Manson players faced an equal number of Rolfe members in a friendly match where Manson led 18 to 11 after tallying scores. Foley posted the best score with 75 while morning dampness gave way to a pleasant afternoon concluding the season’s arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Rolfe Golf Club
Rolfe
Foley
Mrs Charles E Simmons Dies From Auto Crash Injuries
Mrs. Chas E Simmons died from injuries after an automobile collision on Des Moines township’s Primary No 44. The crash occurred as she rode with O O Hart and others returning from Kosuth County Fair. She is survived by her husband nine children and eight grandchildren. funeral held at West Bend Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Simmons
Mr. Simmons
O. O. Hart
Algona
Charlton-Everson
Rolfe
Andy Struthers
Des Moines
Martin Enger
Ottosen
Harr
Enger
Josephine Simmons
Sage
Dubuque County
Iowa
Chas
KE. Simmons
Vinton
Laverne
Burt
West Bend
Simmons
Ada
New York City
Arthur C
Ella Harr
Presbyterian Church
E. Zimmerman
Luverne
Farm Bureau Unit Meeting Highlights 4-H Baking Exhibit
The Des Moines Township Farm Bureau Unit meets at the D M T school Monday Sept 15. The 4-H Club girls host the program with baking exhibits including bread Swedish tearing and date health cookies. An entertaining stunt music demonstration and yearend summary will follow along with refreshments to fund the Club Treasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H Club
Des Moines
Black Bass Hooks On Des Moines River Trip
Joe Wiley and Leo Rude fished the Des Moines river east of Bradgate on Monday and landed an eighteen inch and a sixteen inch black bass in a deep hole. The river runs very low prompting remarks about Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wiley
Leo Rude
Des Moines
Bradgate
Minnesota
Two Rolfe Men Injured in Auto Spill
Roy Mellicker and Edgar Showers were injured in a car crash at the Frank Shimon corner on Primary No. 44 southwest of Rolfe after leaving a dance at Lizard Lake resort. Mellicker suffered a broken lower jaw in three places, while Showers sustained a severely cut nose and chest bruises. Both received first aid before medical care. Mellicker was taken to Fort Dodge for surgery. Both men are recovering with bandages and expected to heal without serious deformities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Mellicker
Edgar Showers
Frank Shimon
Showers
Mellicker
Dr. Lawson
Fort Dodge
Altho
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Unit Hosts Aug meeting
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Olerich hosted about eighty members and friends at their home Aug. 28. The Garfield Township Farm Bureau program featured reports by A. W. Ives and C. R. Bowers, a talk by Dr. J. P. Lester, and township project leaders elected. Music by the Garfield Township Orchestra accompanied an evening ending with lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Olerich
Garfield Township
Farm Bureau
Ives
Legge
Randall Melson
Audrey Russell
J. P. Lester
West
H. F. Olerich
Lester
Olerich
Lokerse
L. W. Kennedy
J. O. Hosier
L. C. Boyd
Bine Locke
Martin Christensen
Bert Witt
Clement Shimon
Rolfe
Grant Pollock
Jess 0. Hosier
Day for Children at Clay County Fair
Thursday September 16 is Children’s Day at the Clay County Fair in Spencer. All children enter grandstand and attractions for five cents. Children under thirteen have free access to the fair grounds and shows, rides, and all exhibits. About 5,000 children attend each Children’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay County Fair
Spencer
Oil Stock Buyers Investigated After Purchase
A batch of investors who bought oil stock are under investigation as authorities probe the purchase activity and related financial records. Officials are reviewing transaction trails and seeking comments from brokers and participants.
Fort Dodge Dentists Meet in Rolfe September 16 17
The Fort Dodge district dentists will gather in Rolfe on Tuesday and Wednesday September 16 and 17. Events include a 1 pm golf tournament, a Tuesday banquet at 7 pm, and a Wednesday convention at Gar-Mac Lodge with clinics and talks by noted speakers. District officers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Rolfe
Iowa
Rolfe Golf Club
Boone Valley
Patterson-Heilinger Dental Supply Co
Pocahontas County Dental Study Club
G. G. Butler
R. M. McGrath
Fonda
Knights of Pythias Hall
Gar-Mac
City Park
C. W. Peterson
J. J. Foley
S. F. Halady
Webster City
R. E
T. D. Jones
R. L. Martin
Eagle Grove
F. H. Ferguson
Dayton
T. G. Ferriby
Humboldt
T. H. Hurst
Pocahontas to Play Football at Night
Pocahontas high school and Albert City high will play Friday at Pocahontas on the municipal field in Iowa's first night game of the 1980 season. Lights of 32 000 candlepower with Benjamin reflectors are being installed by A J Sedlacek crew for practice and experimental plays. Large ticket sales and strong interest from northwest Iowa football fans indicate a big crowd, with bleachers rising on the west and parking planned on the cinder track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas High School
Albert City High
A. J. Sedlacek
Municipal Electric Lighting System
Big Benjamin
Pocahontas
Albert City
Northwest
Iowa
Supt. J. R. Grant
Harvest Home Supper at Methodist Church Parlors
The Methodists plan a Harvest Home dinner on Tuesday evening Sept 16 in church parlors. Tickets cost 35 cents including filling charge. Menu features fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy creamed cabbage buttered carrots sliced tomatoes coffee peach pie and Auld.
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Hopped, Me Cay
Sorosis Club Pene
A. M. ‘DeVaul
Garfield Town
Ship Farm Bureau
Artman Christensen
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
Veryone
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Rudes
Charles E. Simmons
DM. T. Farm Bureau
Garfield Twp
Farm Bureau Unit
Clay County
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