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From the Kitchen features Emmet Rolfson memories and recipes
A feature on Dorothy Emmetta Rolfson highlights her Estherville roots, teaching career, and family life in Wallingford and Graettinger. The piece notes her collections of chicken replicas, tidy home, and a trio of reproduced recipes for bean and bacon casserole, scalloped potatoes, and glazed cinnamon bars. It also mentions regional 1973 Community Betterment meetings in Algona and Spencer and the program’s goals and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford
Graettinger
Emmet
Dorothy) Rolfson
Rolfson
Estherville
William
Anna Hampson
Hampson
Lake Center
Drake
Des Moines
Dorothy
Navy
Rolfsons
South Pacific
Rolland
Shelley
Robert Carter, Jr
the Times
Dorothy Rolfson
St. Patrick's
Mexico
Hawaii
Betterment
Northwest Iowa
Harold Heykes
Palo Alto
Algona
Clay County National Bank
Iowa
State Office of Planning and Programming
Iowa Public Service Co
Iowa Association of Rec
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Iowa Power and Light Co
Central Telephone Co