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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1926
Page
5
A fragment discusses value and perception linking wealth to advertisement usage. It contrasts grain and gems with knowledge dividends, suggesting shoppers gain by reading ads to stretch dollars and secure better value.
A traveler narrates a coast northward trek from Ind to Oakland and via the Sacramento River toward Shasta. He notes California's length and political divides, praises Mount Shasta and Shasta Springs, and mentions improvements by Southern Pacific reducing Oakland to Port travel time. The account ends with a detour toward Weed and a return glimpse of Shasta.
Byron G. Allen, running for state representative in Pocahontas county, denounces religious intolerance and cites the U S and Iowa constitutions. He emphasizes unity among rural voters and focuses on economic issues impacting Iowa agriculture. Harry Buckwalter of Laurens dies after a hunting accident when a younger brother discharge a gun while crossing a field. Buckwalter dies at Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge after transfusion failed. funeral held in Laurens.
A D. M. T. Community Club plans a school building meeting on Monday evening September 27. Officers will be elected and a lunch will be served. All interested are urged to attend. Subscribe for The Arrow-NOW!
A Havelock farmer joined the C T A and began recording each cow’s production and breeding data. By 1926 his herd showed higher fat yields and profits, with August 1926 fat output at 108 pounds valued $125.20 and profits above feed cost at $88.16, doubling prior returns.
Reverend Chas Artman former Rolfe Methodist pastor 1889 to 1891 was killed Monday night in Mount Vernon when struck by an automobile driven by Harold Stoneking of Lisbon. A coroner's jury found no excessive speed or curve factors. Artman, 75, died after severe head injuries. He helped build the current residence of Mrs Avery and served on Mount Vernon town council. he is survived by his wife and son Harry, a minister in Rudd Iowa.
Twin Lakes Park will be formally dedicated on Sunday October 10 at 3 p m Dr L H Pammel president of the state board of conservation will present the park and the Governor or his representative will accept it for the state Senator P C Holdoegel of Rockwell City will give the afternoon address Music will be provided by the Pomeroy Concert band and a double male quartet from Lake City The entire state board of conservation and lawmakers are expected to attend Local arrangements are led by Mrs Frank B Davis Dr D J Townsend H J Colburn Mrs Chas Beacham J F Hutchinson and Marion R McCaulley
The Rolfe Woman's Club will hold its Annual Guest Day on Friday October 1 at 2:00 p m in the K of P hall. Mrs Floyd Douglas of Fort Dodge will present a one hour program as the featured reader. Members are urged to attend.
A Thursday night blaze destroyed the W. Lee MacVey barn 36 by 54 feet with an 18 by 54 shed, housing hay straw and some chickens. Neighbors and Rolfe and Plover volunteers fought the fire for twenty minutes after awakening Mrs MacVey, with the Ford pump engine aiding. Losses are substantial though insured. officials suspect possible intruder.
Officials anticipate the greatest Clay County Fair exposition in northwest Iowa and southern Minnesota with hundreds of entries daily across all divisions. The five day event will feature Karl King's Band and Spencer High School Band, plus vaudeville acts. Railroads offer special round trip fares Sept 27 to Oct 2 with return by Oct 4.
A sequence of tea events Friday afternoon and evening September 17 hosted by Mrs. Vanishing Teas Mrs. Geo Cook Mrs. EH A Mes singer Mrs. H D Brinkman Mrs. Victor Shimon and Mrs Geo Jeffries at the former home. Additional teas were hosted by Mrs J H Engel Mrs M T Bles sing and Mrs H F Olerich at the Engel home and by Mrs W P Wheeler and Mrs Grant Pollock at Mrs Wheeler’s home. A BR W C tea was hosted by Mrs A R Thornton at her home with guests including Mrs A O H Letzeplandt Mrs W Matteson Mrs Gerald Chase and Mrs J P Lester. Tea service for guests continued at the Grant home by Mrs R C Grant Mrs A V Graber and Mrs L A Rogers. The column closes with a quip on gravity and a ponderous note on a Sesqui Centennial prize fight.
Indications point to Rolfe hosting a key festival baseball doubleheader with Gilmore City and West Bend each at two wins, meeting Rolfe in the decisive game after a ten inning prior clash. Friday features Pocahontas vs Havelock at Rolfe with a later Marathon High vs Rolfe High football nightcap. One admission covers both events. Adults fifty cents, youths under fourteen twenty five.
At Bode Iowa this afternoon a four year old girl fell into Lott's Creek while visiting relatives. Her father Ben Pilibsen and Halvard Axne both attempted the rescue. Axne drowned and Pilibsen fell ill with pneumonia. The child's body had not yet been recovered at last report. Axne was a brother-in-law of Pilibsen through the Haugen sisters of Bode.
Mrs. R N McCombs seventy of Laurens Iowa sustained both legs broken above the knees and other injuries in a motor crash near Pocahontas Iowa while traveling with her husband and Mr and Mrs Al Watkins of Eagle Grove. She lies in a Fort Dodge hospital in serious condition due to shock and injuries.
The Rolfe Golf Club will start another two-ball foursome after the current event with the same pairings. A fine little cup is offered for the second contest. Few ladies play, reducing entries and creating closer matches. Several games extended beyond eighteen holes.
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