Paving Project Nears Completion With Massive Cement Pour
The article describes the Rolfe paving program nearing finish as the last of the cement is poured. 126 workers and eight cement trucks coordinate crews to lay about 0 cubic yards of gravel and sand mixture across 17 blocks. 33 carloads of cement, 40,000 sacks, plus 300 loads of sand and gravel, are used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
jiNes
Cieo
Both & Olson
Harry Haskell
M. & St. Lewis
Main
Northam
Pilieet
Rolfe
Kellogg
American Home Study Club Opens Year With Meeting
The American Home Study club began its year last Friday with a session hosted by Mrs. Casper Grant assisted by Mrs. A. Firkins and Mrs. A. D. Cleal. Twenty three members attended with three visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Study Club
Casper Grant
A. Firkins
A. D
Ed Hoard
J. C. Anderson
J. R. McIntire
Rs. Ed Hoard
Roll Tall
J. C. Hosier
Will Howland
H. N. Hamilton
Newspapers Change Hands In Emmetsburg Iowa
The Palo Alto Tribune in Emmetsburg passes to Charles A. Knouse of the Lehigh Argus after Miss Ann Donovan’s death. Emmetsburg now has three papers and others expect more changes as former staff move on. Gilmore City Enterprise also reports new ownership with last editor Mercer temporarily at masthead and A H Solewisch from Teene county joining the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Arrow
Palo Alto Tribune
Emmetsburg
Ann Donovan
Charles A. Knouse
Lehigh Argus
Miss Donovan
Gilmore City Enterprise
Ast
Mercer
A. H. Solewisch
Teene County
Agreement details on unpaid subscriptions and ledgers
In the sale of The Arrow the unpaid subscriptions stay with the plant and are payable to Henry L. Mayer. The new owner must settle all subscriptions in advance and should receive delinquent bills. All printing and advertising ledger accounts are payable to Marion Bruce and can be paid at the office for a time. Henry L. Sawyer, Marion Bruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Arrow
Henry L.mayer
Marion Bruce
Home Man to Manage New Skelly Station
J H McElyea owner of Poca hontas Oil Co came from the county capital Friday to oversee the construction of the new Skelly station near the M and St L depot. The brick fronted, well built station will be an town ornament and will be run by E J Rutgers son of B F Rutgers who has lived in Des Moines township 54 years. Ernest was born here and will be going home to manage it as work on the project is rushed to completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.H. McElyea
Pocahontas Oil’ Co
Skelly
McElyea
E. J. Rutgers
B. F. Rutgers
Des Moines
Ernest
Pla- Mar
Rolfe
Pocahontas
J. T. Grant
C. W. Siefkin
Webb
Lester Leserman
Ed Rickard
Lucile Wheeler
Fort Dodge
W. P. Wheeler
Harold Meyers
Edward van Gorkin
Gilmore City
Clarence W. Tompkins
First Frost of the Season Reported in Local Areas
Jack Frost arrived Thursday morning September 16 with a paint pot like sheen on surfaces. The frost appeared along creek bottoms and lower lands by eight o clock. Town frost showed no serious damage to tomatoes or beans, and corn crops were likely touched but unharmed by the light freeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frost
Big Webster Colburn Family Reunion Draws Many Relatives
The Webster Colburn reunion gathered at a Will Point home on Sunday September 19 with Ed Webster Blanche Webster Clarence Webster and three children among two dozen attendees. Attendees hailed from Ayrshire Sioux Rapids Emmetsburg Gilmore City Ware Fonda Rolfe and Will Point, including E E Batchler Floyd Barber Axel Cuthbert Tom Virgil Milton Virgil Rob McDonald Pearl Bishop George Thompson Eldon Point and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster-Colburn
Will Point
Ed Webster
Blanche Webster
Clarence Webster
E. E. Batchler
Floyd Barber
Peterson
Axel Cuthbert
Will Colburn
Pauls
Sioux Rapids
Tom Virgil
Milton Virgil
Rob McDonald
Pearl Bishop
Ayrshire
Clarence Thompson
George Thompson
Emmetsburg
E. F. Stallcup
Gilmore City
Milton Point
Eldon Point
George Point
Ware
Ed Fitzgerald
Fonda
Jane Morrison
James Wilson
Rolfe
Methodists to Hold Big Homecoming in Rolfe
Rolfe Methodist church plans a full day event next Sunday September 26 with services at 10 11 2 30 6 30 and 7 30 a social pot-luck dinner and supper are scheduled to bring out of town guests and old friends A large chorus choir will perform and former pastors and members will give talks inviting everyone to attend and participate in this memorable homecoming
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Methodist
Epworth League
Rolfe
Man Remains Hospitalized After Clothing Fire
Tom McCullom suffered serious burns to his legs and waist when soaked solution on his clothes ignited from a pipe on a street curb. He had sprayed Canada thistles with a sodium chloride solution earlier, and bystanders removed the burning garments and gave medical aid. He is expected to recover unless complications arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom McCullom
Mr. McCullum
Rolfe Auto ,Co
Sisters visit Wheeler home from Clarion and Los Angeles
Mrs. Harold Meyers of Clarion and Mrs. Laura Best and Mrs. Lucile Bennett of Los Angeles visited Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Wheeler. All three ladies are sisters of Wheeler. Mrs. Bennett is spending the week in her brother’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Meyers
Clarion
Laura Best
Lucile Bennett
Los Angeles
Calif
W. P. Wheeler
Bennett
Arrow changes hands as Rolfe newspaper pivots
In a greeting from new owners Marion Bruce sale to the Sawyers announces intent to serve the Rolfe community with a quality newspaper. Art Lighter remains foreman and Mr. Thornton handles linotype composition while readers are invited to introduce themselves and support the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Lighter
Thornton
Lee J Holt prominent Rolfe merchant dies after operation
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church for Lee J. Holt of Rolfe who died Friday at Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge after an appendix operation. He was 51 with a long local business career and five surviving children. Memorial notes mention a missionary address by Mrs. T Cuyler Young of Persia at the Presbyterian church the following week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Presbyterian Church
Lee J. Holt
Lutheran
Fort Dodge
H. A. Sinning
C. J. Morrison
C. E. Boyce
C. B. Bowen
C. J. White
Curtis Jones
Billy McIntire
Mr. Holt
Mallard
Iowa
H. C. Holt
Carrie Rasmussen
Daisie Lee
Mason City
Frank L
Rockford
Raymond
Jack
Vera Jean
Mamie
Garth
Carrie Holt
Christina Holt
Walter
Jefferson
Homer
George
Clinton- Garfield Cemetery
Morris W. Webb
Bert Peterson
A. M. Simonson
A. G. Hille
E. Eikenberry
Luther Thompson
Fire destroys Mark Dickey farm barn and shed near Bradgate
A Tuesday midday fire at the Mark Dickey farm three miles south of Bradgate consumed the barn and a machine shed. Gilmore City fire engines responded but could not stop the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Dickey
Bradgate
Gilmore City
Out of Town Guests Attend Local Funeral Service
Besides his children, attendees from away included Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Holt and family of Mason City, Mr. and Mrs. George Holt and children, Bertha Holt, and others from Nora Springs Jefferson Janesville Plainfield Cedar Falls Sebeka Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Holt
George Holt
Bertha Holt
Ma+son City
Clarence Beck
Nora Springs
Walter Holt
Shirley and
Russell
Jefferson
Oliver Johnson
Janesville
Iowa
Fred Nelson
Plainfield
Glenn Hennings
Promotion Club Plans Town Celebration for Paving Milestone
At a regular meeting the Promotion club recalls its five year effort aiding the town. Webb chairs as group reviews charity drives from baskets at Christmas to a river flood relief donation and the paving project. A big celebration is planned with committees formed for event details and future meetings scheduled.
Rolfe High Varsity Football Trip to Manson Changed
Rolfe high football squad will travel to Manson next Monday September 27 to play the Manson eleven on the newly lighted gridiron. The game moved from Friday afternoon to Monday 8 p.m. kickoff. Officials expect strong attendance from Rolfe supporters and the team is regarded as a potential undefeated contender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High
Manson
Rolfe
Petersons Pullers Win at Pilot Mound Cherokee Chief
Petersons Pullers win lightweight division at Pilot Mound plowing match with 2600 pound pull over 25 feet 9 inches. E D Mosers team wins heavy class with 2500 pounds over 27 feet 6 inches. Petersons team weighed 2600 pounds and has won six times in two years. Barney 10 and Prince 8 are the horses used with the Iowa State college extension service pulling machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Peterson
Rolfe
E. D. Moser
le Mars
Peterson
Dakotas
Pocahontas
Calhoun
Kossuth
Humboldt
Cherokee
Barney
Barney” Is 10 Years Old and “Prince
Iowa State College Extension Service
Mrs. Lizzie Ransom Dies in Los Angeles
John Hewlett reports the death of his sister Mrs. Lizzie Ransom a former Rolfe resident who died Sunday Sept 19 1987 in Los Angeles California at age 83 Funeral services were held there Tuesday She is survived by her son Will Ransom and daughters Mrs Mabel Brown Mrs Flossie Geddes and Mrs Lula Moon all of California leaving Mr Hewlett the sole surviving immediate family member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hewlett
Lizzie Ransom
Rolfe
Los Angeles
Calif
Flossie Geddes
Lula Moon
California
West Bend Man Killed in Fort Dodge Auto Crash
Herman Habeger of West Bend aged 26 was killed in a late night crash on highway 169 two miles north of Fort Dodge. He turned to pass a truck and collided with a funeral car, suffering a basal skull fracture and dying at Mercy hospital. He was en route to visit his sweetheart. Habeger cousins of Rolfe and linked to the Calligans. Mrs James Fox travels from Fort Dodge with sister Mrs Owen Mullen of Fonda who had major surgery at Mercy hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Habeger
West Bend
Fort Dodge
Habeger
Mercy Hospital
Herman
Rolfe
Calligans
James Fox
Owen Mullen
Fonda
Rolfe High Defeats Scranton in Narrow Football Thriller
Rolfe dominates Scranton 27 to 7 after a 13-0 halftime lead, with Taylor and Cornwell steering the attack and Rudolfson catching key passes. Highlights include Taylor's runs, Cornwell passes, and strong Rolfe defense as Scranton stalls in the second half.
Paving Celebration by the Minute Men Committees
The Minute Men and their committees prepare for a paving celebration. Look to next week's Arrow for full particulars.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry L. Sawyer
New Skelly
Methodists
Sawyers
T. Cuyler Young
Persia
Promotion Club
Central States Electric Co
Morris
J. ©.Amberg
Ed Boles
Frank Grandjanet
Addi
Pullers
Pilot Mound
Scranton
Tutt
Cornwell
Taylor
Rudolfsoni
Thomas
Carmwell
Rudolfson
Sexton
Hanson
Olfe
Cox
Ray
Fina
Robert Shelgren
Phillips
Hazsen
Virgil Cox
Graeber
Ferden
Smith
Hansen
Lena Shelgren
BoEbs Peal
Reese
Lokerse
D. Cox
Shelgren
R. Cox
Sanding
Watts
V. Cor
Marine
Boles
R. Hubbard
Landvig
Hubbard
Substitutes
Sextom
Lenn
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