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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1927
Page
5
Citizens discuss how wide streets and local commerce affect future prosperity. A resident argues tradeoffs between staying in Rolfe and seeking external goods, noting how lifestyle and opportunities influence the town’s growth.
The piece argues happiness comes from perseverance and service rather than indulgence. It contrasts immediate pleasures with lasting fulfillment found in sacrificing for others, work, health, family, and community, urging daily acts of contribution as a path to inner peace and conscience.
The Rolfe Fall Festival will be held September 22 and 23 with a free program featuring farm and kitchen exhibits, a baby beef and dairy calf display by local 4 H members, a dog parade, street shows, and nightly dances. Notable guests include Clem F. Kimball and speakers, with performances by Duffy’s Novelty Attractions and Groth Bros. Co. A kickoff parade, kittenball tournament, horseshoe contest, and a football opener between Albert City High and Rolfe High are planned, all under a comprehensive volunteer committee.
Four-H Club girls can exhibit items at the Rolfe Fall Festival with prizes for a Dresser Set Desk Set and Curtains. First prizes pay 50 cents and second prizes 25 or 26 cents. Interested girls should contact Mrs. T. D. Jones. The emphasis is on showcasing ability rather than earnings.
Congressman L J Dickinson will address farmers at Pocahontas on Saturday September 17 at 3 00 p m near the courthouse. He will discuss agricultural legislation and economics as part of the County Farm Bureau annual program meeting with a noon dinner at Hotel Pocahontas.
Rolfe Independent School District board decides no school Friday afternoon due to the D M T Fair and Playday. Dismissal planned Thursday and Friday next week for Rolfe Fall Festival. To compensate, school will be held Saturday October 1. Pupils in band help the festival and sessions would be disrupted otherwise.
Fonda beat Rolfe 7-6 in the twelfth inning at the Big Four Fair after a see saw kittenball duel. Rolfe had led 6-5 in the ninth on MelIntire's mis cue but the ball slipped from his hand on a tag. Both teams praised the umpire and sportsmanship as the Rolfe lineup featured Showers and McIntire on the mound and a strong infield.
Mrs E F Stout and son visited in Storm Lake this week. Miss Nellie Grant leaves for Los Angeles to teach there with Stella Brinkman joining her. Rev J H Walker drives to Sioux City with four Morningside College students Ruth Harvey Anetta Green Ruby. Paul Brinkman also departs for Sioux City this week.
Viola McCurnin, 11, daughter of Mrs. Belle McCurnin of Palmer, is in critical condition at Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge after an automobile crash near Palmer Monday. The car she rode in collided at a road intersection, was thrown into a ditch, and she suffered two abdominal wounds. An emergency operation followed though Tuesday her condition improved. Other occupants had minor injuries.
The community weather prophet Rob Roy forecasts first killing frost to arrive no earlier than October 12 to 15. He bases the prediction on recent weather patterns and the moon's position, noting past records show variability with several Oct dates, and cites corn crop conditions and favorable August weather as context.
Boise Idaho September burial follows a career that included the Second Presbyterian Church of Omaha and Helena Montana where he led a leading church. He died in Boise without cause given. Interment took place in Helena Montana.
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