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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1926
Page
4
Adventure Magazine recounts border life on the Ohio and Kentucky line with old time shooting games. Beasts include squirrels, nails, and bees used as targets with shared stakes and prizes. Mike Fink’s fame and the fifth quarter brag also appear in tales of prowess.
Gap Johnson recalls Bearent’s backward calf ride that sent the yearling into the church. The startled animals caused chaos as the calf charged the aisle, dogs scattered the entrance, and Bearent was flung free before the creature bolted home.
The ancient Egyptians divided light and darkness into twelve hours each and the system spread to nearby regions. In summer when day length exceeded night length the day hours were longer than night hours as both periods were split into twelve parts.
Daniel Willard of the railroad world notes the promoter is missing from the scene calling it a relief for a promoter type previously described by Pierpont Morgan as the man who will supply the ocean if we supply the ships.
Plover Patriot reports visits and calls across Rolfe Hes Moines and nearby towns. Numerous social updates include births, such as a daughter born to Fred and Mrs McKim, and a new granddaughter Anna May Struthers. Community events cover the Royal Neighbors meeting and fire company action aiding Lee MacVey's barn.
A housewife born in pioneer times lived to ninety-two, managing eight children with hands and no machines. She cooked on a log fire, helped with butchering, made soap, washed at a creek, and gathered firewood, never complaining. The piece contrasts her diligence with modern worries and extols work plus rest.
Miss Flossie Roberts wed Harry Wegele at the M E parsonage in Spencer on Saturday September 18 at 2 30 p m Rev Clegg officiated The couple were attended by the bride's brother and wife Geo Roberts and wife of Everly A two course luncheon followed at J W Roberts home They planned trips to Mason City Ayrshire and Plover amid well wishers in the community Flossie a Plover graduate is active in clubs and church Harry a World War Navy veteran works on farms and at Plover The couple are described as industrious and highly regarded and seek a long happy life together.
The church notes Rev L Patterson reports progress in liquidating debt with a year end push. Each member is urged to make a gift to reach the full amount, with thanks to those who contributed and a plea to ensure the debt is paid.
Local residents attend visits, travels, and family events across Rolfe Havelock and nearby towns. Shoppers, relatives, and friends visit kin in Minnesota Iowa and South Dakota while farm work and school events continue, including a Willing Workers reception for teachers and a college contest with a gold cup prize.
Notice states the Mutual Telephone Company is dissolved effective September 1 196 and that bills owed will be paid to the Plover Telephone party. The wording reflects a formal corporate dissolution and creditor settlement.
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