Rolfe Students Explore Sound Experiments and Music Contest
Over two weeks Rolfe students studied sound properties with experiments in resonance acoustics and tuning forks. The lab features a portable turntable for movie projectors and records. music contest events run April 4 to 6 in Emmetsburg with about 1500 students across 30 schools, Rolfe entering two events with the boys' glee club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Eccles
Robert Obrecht
Rodell Long
Jean Mather
Clarence Lanus
Ruth Lundy
Lorene George
Jack George
DeWayne Fisher
Rolfe
Kindergarten progress and new primer Day In and Day Out
Our class reports 100 percent on new workbooks and health house pictures being hung. We study Helland children and built windmills like theirs. Fourth Grade welcomes Virginia Snook back. Several students scored 100 in spelling and Douglas and Betty Lou lead with high point totals. We studied Wind poetry and performed The Brahman The Tiger and The Jackal.
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Helland
Virginia Snook
Roselyn
Darlene
Joann
Harriet
Maurice
Violet
Evelyn
Donna
Loren
Betty Jane
Betty Lou
Darrell
Douglas
Alberta
Betty
Drake Relays Poised for Record Entries and New Track
Des Moines reports the thirty-first Drake Relays set for April 26 and 27 at Drake Stadium may exceed last year’s 175 entries. Franklin P Johnson notes nationwide inquiry from Texas California New York and most conferences expected to be represented. A new eight inch thick drained track promises faster times as J M Saunderson of Morningside College is named referee for the two day event.
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Des Moines
Drake Stadium
United States
Texas
California
New York
Franklin P
Pitch) Johnson
Johnson
Middle-West
Stanford University
Palo Alto
Southwest
University of Texas
Rice Institute
J. M. Saunderson
Morningside College
Sioux City
Iowa
Sioux City College
Rolfe Social Roundup Notes From Local Hosts
Mr and Mrs H F Olerich hosted a dimmer party Saturday with guests from Eldon Olerichs Cedar Rapids and Brinkman families. The Duffys visited Des Moines with Mrs Colebaughs relatives and Noel stayed longer with grandparents. A Women project lesson was held with eight ladies. Earl Smith and family from Rock Rapids visited and Charles Jarvis and Bradgate children were dinner guests.
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H. F. Olerich
Eldon Olerich
Cedar Rapids
Orvan Olerich
Jon
H. D. Brinkman
David
Fred Nelson
D. E. Young
Earl Smith
Rock Rapids
J. M. Smith
Charles Jarvis
Bradgate
Smith
Moen Daughter Born as Local Social Ties Highlight Weekend
Darlene Moen left for Dubuque to take a secretarial post with Western Finance after two weeks helping in Moen Implement accounting. Nearby, Mary Jo Christenson arrived as the new granddaughter of Rockwell City residents Mr. and Mrs. Christenson, with mother and baby reported doing fine. Families from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines visited kin and celebrated birthdays and anniversaries in multiple households over a busy weekend.
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Darlene Moen
Dubuque
Western Finance Company
Miss Moen
Moen Implement Company
Des Moines
William Christenson
Rockwell City
Mary Jo
Martin Christenson
Ed Christenson
Grace McEwen
Iowa City
Joseph McEwen
University Hospital
McEwen
Grace
Leroy Nelson
Mary le
Jerome Gehrt
Corwith
Carl Kauffman
Lester Kauffman
John F. Kauffman
Kauffman
C. J. Brownlee
Emmetsburg
Everett Bryant
Algona
A. W. Ives
Preventing Fly Breeding This Month in Iowa
Iowa State Department of Health warns that April fly breeding can lead to millions of offspring by August. Keep stables clean, remove manure weekly, cover garbage, use sanitary flyproof privies, and install adequate screens on homes and food establishments. Swatting or poisoning helps only after breeding is prevented to curb typhoid, dysentery, and diarrhea risks.
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Iowa State Department of Health
Health Office
Fly prevention urged before first sighting at home
The department warns residents to begin fly breeding prevention before any fly is seen, to stop spread of disease as flies move from filthy areas to kitchens and dining rooms.
Treat seed grain with Cere san chemical dust for protection
County agent E. J. Schmuecker urges farmers to treat seed grain with Cere san chemical dust to protect against seedling blight and smut of barley and wheat, oats, and barley stripe. It does not cure all diseases and does not cover rust or head blights. Flax seed should be treated, especially for early planting, and farmers can obtain free instructions for home seed treating machines at the county Farm Bureau or Iowa State College extension service.
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E. J. Schmuecker
Iowa
Schmuecker
Iowa State College
County Farm Bureau
Private Nurses Group Appeals for Longer Sleep Hours
Floyd County Private Duty Nurses Association demands more than seven hours of sleep to perform quality private nursing. The group cites a around the clock schedule leaving seven hours as the current maximum sleep, while pay would stay unchanged.
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Floyd County
Private Duty Nurses Association
Driver Urges Caution on Hills and Curves After Near Miss
A safety message warns motorists to avoid passing on hills or curves to prevent head‑on collisions. Authorities emphasize patience and following signed restrictions.
Wills Found In Winterset Carry Quoting Legacy Items
Leslie Jackson of Winterset uncovered two old wills dated January 14 1889 and June 30 1851. The documents distribute to wives multiple livestock and slaves including carts horned cattle geese and six enslaved people chosen by the wife.
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Leslie Jackson
Winterset
Stop at hip way: highway stop signs save lives
The note urges strict obedience to stop signs at intersections to prevent fatal crashes. It emphasizes that a large number of deaths occur at crossings and urges drivers to pause before proceeding.
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Rolfe Public School
Drake
Rolfe Bowling
Joe Sohm, Mer
Rolfe Local News
Edward Duffy
Noel
Eldon
Here
Olerich
Leslie Struthers
Betty Ann
Melvin Kirchner
Leslie
Bobby
Albert City
Standard
VU Service
Polarine
Plustaxea
H. $. van Alstine
Gilmore City
John Bull
Roife, Ia
Stromberg
R.O.P
Stromberg Hatchery
Phon Rolfe, Iowa
Chevrolet
Rolfe Auto Company
Rolfe, Iowa
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