Local Diddings and Weekend Visitors in Ames and Rolfe
A roundup of social notes and weekend visits includes Miss Verna Nelson at her Ames home, Miss Lucy Shors from Pocahontas visiting Rolfe friends, and Mrs. Jas. Fox in Mallard for a Catholic mission. Attendee lists mention Fort Dodge callers, Ducks at Ruthven, and several local families hosting or visiting, plus a wedding announcement for Nona L. Crouch and Floyd Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Nelson
Ames
Lucy Shors
Pocahontas
Rolfe
Jas. Fox
Mallard
Riverside Echoes of Community Life and Local Visitations
Morris Webb attended his grandmother Holster's funeral in LeMars on Wednesday. Almer Allen and Mrs. Harry Cook of Emmetsburg visited the William Strickler home over the weekend. Photographer Strathman traveled from Pocahontas to photograph floats in the parade. Mrs. M. A. Howland visited Lake City to see her daughter Mrs. Sh. A. Hayes for two weeks. Lee Sennett and family from Pocahontas spent Sunday with Will Sennett northeast of Rolfe. Mrs. Morris Webb, Miss Elsie Gordon, and guests the Kennedy joined Spencer fair-goers Thursday. Mrs. R. N. McCombs of Laurens remains between life and death after severe auto injuries. Joe Wiley and C. M. Webb fished Lost Island Lake Ruthven and reported active fish. they returned with a five-pound pickerel proof. The Tuesday Club met at Mrs. John Brinkman’s home with a Washington trip recital by Mrs. J. H. Engel. Presbyterian ladies ran a two-day Fall Festival stand, performing well under trying conditions and raising funds. District No. 1 Garfield township hosts a sewing lesson at Mrs. Randall Melson’s on Oct. 6 at 11:00 am. attendees should bring a covered dish for lunch and stay for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Kelley
Emmetsburg
Rolfe
Rollin Grant
Washta High
Kingsley High
W. H. Strickler
Fort Dodge
A. B. Symes
A. Olmsted
Ruthven
Geo. O. Hauck
Marguerite
C. B. Bowen
Helen O’niel
Margaret Kennedy
Lake Forest
Morris Webb
L. T. Mitchell
J. T. Grant
Shumway
Sutherland
LeMars
Grandmother Holster
Almer Allen
Harry Cook
William Strickler
Strathman
Pocahontas
M. A. Howland
Lake City
Sh. A. Hayes
Lee Sennett
Will Sennett
Elsie Gordon
Spencer Fair
R. N. McCombs
Laurens
Joe Wiley
C. M. Webb
Lost Island Lake
John Brinkman
J. H. Engel
Washington, D. C
Garfield Township
Randall Melson
Digestive Overload Warned by Walter M. Gallichan
Walter M. Gallichan argues in the Buffalo Express that heavy meal frequency strains digestion. He cites four hour digestion for roast beef and three hours for bread, with long rest needed between meals. He favors three meals daily with four hour gaps and notes two meals or fasting can help in weak digestion cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter M. Gallichan
Vocabulary and staff life in Yellowstone National Park
The article notes a unique park vocabulary with terms for staff such as car jammer for drivers heatver for waitresses and meat hurner for cooks. It highlights that most hotel and camp workers are students representing twenty diverse colleges and that many drive in from states like New York and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park
Park
Tiese
Ase
New York
California
Farm Work Ad Seeks Strong Husky English Speaker
Short help wanted notice seeks a strong husky young man to work on a farm with horse driving duties. Requires good English. The ad notes interest in reliable labor and fits a rural employment listing tone.
Box Social At D M T School House Friday Night
A box social is planned at the D M T school house on Friday evening starting at eight o'clock A special program is scheduled and a hot lunch will be served Everyone is invited for a good time guaranteed by the event organizers
Harvest Home Rally Day at Presbyterian Church
Rev. J. P. Lester leads Harvest Home observance with decorations and a full day of services. Sunday school aims for 100 at 6 30 with a Christian Endeavor program inviting former C FE members. Evening sermon asks Where Has the Devil Gone and invites discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. FE
Canvass Planned For Local Church Budget Sunday
The Methodist Episcopal Church reports Rev J H Walker will attend the annual conference next Sunday. Sunday school Epworth League and morning worship proceed as usual. The planned canvass for the local church budget is set for Sunday October 10. Promotion and Rally Day activities were well received with notable decorations by Mrs W7 Wheeler and her class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 7. Wheeler
Nain Lutheran Church Weekly Service Schedule
Rev Py M Petersen leads at Nain Lutheran Church with Sunday School at 9 30 and 10 45 English Communion at 10 45 Minglish sermon at 11 15 P M Young People's Program 7 30 P M Thursday Prayer Meeting 8 00 P M Sunday teachers meeting 3 00 P M at Sam Miller home All welcome Subscribe for The Arrow Now
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nain
D.M.T
Sam Miller
Obituary of Martin A Howland from Scipio to Rolfe
Martin A. Howland born February 28 1851 in Scipio New York died September 22 1926 in Rolfe Iowa at seventy five years seven months and six days. He married Susan A Gill February 17 1875 in Sterling Valley New York and moved to Manson Iowa then Rolfe where he lived the rest of his life. He leaves widow five sons Charles Clarence Will and Albert and daughter Sarah with many relatives. Funeral at home conducted by Rev J P Lester with music by local quartet. interment at Clinton Garfield Cemetery. Out of town attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin A. Howland
Scipio
N. Y
Rolfe
Iowa
Susan A. Gill
Sterling Valley
Manson
Ralph
The
Baptist Church
Congregational Church
Presbyterian Church
Washington
Charles
Des Moines
Clarence
Will
Albert
Omaha
Sarah
Lake City
J. P. Lester
C. B. Bowen
Mae Moon McClurkin
J. T. Grant
J. H. Engel
Clinton-Garfield Cemetery
C. E. Howland
A. L. Gill
Manford
F. C. Wanek
E. A. Hays
David Pollock
Harry Pollock
Earl Pollock
Pioneer
P. J. Yates
Ralph Bacon
Harry Gill
Emmetsburg
Ernest Gill
Mallard
Frank Long
Ottosen
Wil Pollock
Livermore
John Rumsey
Alice Pollock
Fort Dodge
J. FB. Stonesifer
Paullina
Ralph Stonesifer
Sutherland
Wm. Lovett
Lohrville
Card of Thanks from Mrs K M Smith
Neighbors and friends cared for my family during illness with great kindness I hope to repay the generosity someday Mrs K M Smith
Thank you for flowers and cards Mrs. Niels Frederickson
Mrs. Niels Frederickson expresses gratitude to the Excelsior Society and neighbors for the flowers and cards she received during her hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Society
Niels Frederickson
Thanks to those who aided during illness and funeral
Mrs. M. A. Howland and Family express gratitude to everyone who helped during Mr. Howland’s illness and after his death and to all who participated in the funeral services. The note ends with a light social remark on women’s clubs and movie viewing.
Missing rowers and folded chairs puzzle church
Fragmentary note asks for return of chats and a folding chair marked with P from a Presbyterian church. It mentions a specific row of seven and a diplomat as a contrasting line. The text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. R. Wiswell
Isabelle Bruce
Charlotte Thornton
Nona L. Crouch
Floyd Ferguson
Plover
Rev
N. M. Crouch
C. D. Ferguson
J. H. Seger
Poland
Hancher
Farmers Co-Operative Elevator Society
G. Larson
May
Arrow
A. R. Graham
Guernsey
N. C. Nielsen
G. A. Cordes
Beaver Creek
N. A. Lind
Paulson & Wheeler, Rolfe
China
M. P. Hancher
the State Savings Bank
U.S. Pat
Kansas City
Baltimore
Mes
Abe
Presbyterian
Arrow-Ad
Presbyterian Church Notes
D. D
Bible School
Junior Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. H. Walker
Epworth League
K. M. Smith
Charlton-Larson Grain Co
F. C. Thomas
Ood
Armstrong
W. P. McIntire Rolfe
First National Bank
D. Brinkman
J. H. Brinkman
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