Dusty Thursday Weather Wreaks Minor Damage in Rolfe
High winds last Thursday stirred up dirt and dust reducing visibility to half a mile at times. The storm damaged trees and smaller buildings around Rolfe while drivers kept headlights on as oncoming traffic remained hard to see. The scene from the Farmers Cooperative Company Elevator shows the water tower two blocks away on Rolfe main street.
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Farmers Cooperative Company
Rolfe
Rolfe Water Tower
H S Track Season Starts This Weekend
The 1967 Iowa track season opens with multiple events across schools. The Ramettes travel to Blairsburg April 15 for their first area meet, while the Ram boys and girls compete in Holstein Pocahontas Cherokee Titonka Rolfe and Drake meets through late April and May. A full schedule lists dates and host towns for boys and girls meets.
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Rammelles
Holstein Relays
Rams
Pocahontas
Rolfe Girls
Rolfe
Iowa
Rammettes
Holstein
Ocahontas
Cherokee
Blairsburg
Titonka
Titanica
Rolfe Relays
Ft. Dodge
Sac City
Laurens
Drake
Aurelia
Fenton
VA Provides Flags for Burial of Eligible Veterans
The VA supplies a United States Flag for burial services for eligible veterans. When death occurs in a VA Hospital the flag goes to the mortician at pickup. otherwise the funeral director obtains a flag via the local Postmaster. Next of kin may request a flag if not provided at burial by contacting the Des Moines VA Center.
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United States
Des: Moines
Auction Sale Notice for Three Blocks
Auction sale set for 1:00 p.m. at their source location. Sale covers three blocks in the specified area.
Fires Challenge Rolfe Volunteers With High Winds
The Rolfe Fire Department battled two weekend blazes hampered by 55 mph winds. A Friday blaze 14 miles west of Rolfe along the railroad ditch bank burned a quarter mile and was blamed on a passing train. A Saturday morning fire behind Mary's Tavern damaged an old tool shed after sparks from a nearby trash burner.
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Rolfe
Mary’s Tavern
Church Groups To Host F C A Sunday
On Sunday evening April 9 at 7 30 Intermediate Fellowships of the Rolfe Methodist Presby terian Churches host members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes from Clarion. FCA began in 1961 with a single attendee and has grown with local huddle meetings twice a month. FCA headquarters are in Kansas City Missouri and its aim is to reach young athletes and coaches to encourage church involvement. All youth and interested persons are invited.
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Rolfe Methodist - Presbyterian
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Clarion
Methodist Church
F.C.A
Kansas City
Mrs. Warren Freeman Injured in Fall at Freeman Grocery
Mrs. Warren Freeman was taken to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge Friday evening after slipping on back steps at Freeman Grocery. Examination and X rays showed a double fracture just above the left ankle. Emergency treatment given and Saturday morning surgery set the bones, placing the leg nearly to the knee.
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Warren Freeman
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Freeman
Rolfe Leaders Named to GOP Subdistricting Commission
Rolfe woman Mrs. Ellwood Olerich is named to a five member Republican subdistricting panel to draft a plan for Iowa’s 18 multi legislator districts by May 1. The news notes several GOP veterans and outlines the commission’s role if the legislature does not approve a plan. It also mentions Rolfe High School musical director roles and tentative play dates.
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Ellwood Olerich
Rolfe
Iowa
Supreme Court
Iowa Supreme Court
Olerich
Rolfe High School
Republican State Central Committee
Barbara Melson
Shaff
Schroders
House
Senate
Warren
Black Hawk County
Webster
Polk County
Clark Rasmus
Navy enlistment for Rolfe graduate Steven Hovey
Steven Richard Hovey aged 18 son of Mr and Mrs Richard L Hovey of Rolfe enlisted in the United States Navy at Fort Dodge Iowa on March 30 1967 for four years. He is in training at Great Lakes Illinois and is a 1966 Rolfe Community High School graduate.
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Steven Richard Hovey
Richard L. Hovey
Rolfe
United States Navy
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Steven
Great Lakes
Ill
Rolfe Community High School
New Mercury Vapor Lights Placed On Broad Street
Virgil Peterson, lineman for Town Electric Light and Power, helps install one of many mercury vapor lights on Broad Street. Twenty three lights are added as part of a lighting upgrade approved by the Town Council, with further improvements planned for Rolfe streets and residential areas.
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Virgil Peterson
Town Electric Light and Power Company
Broad Street
Highway 44
Rolfe
Rolfe City
Two Bit Shop Opens in Rolfe
Announcement in The Arrow reveals the Two Bit Shop opening at Dor Sharry Ranch north of Rolfe Food Lockers. Managers Sherry Wadsley and Dot Prussman, newcomers from Eagle Grove, plan Iowa's foremost customs saddle shop on wheels selling top western clothing and equipment. Check this issue's ad for details.
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Arrow
Rolfe
Dorsharry Ranch
Sherry Wadsley
Dot Prussman
Eagle Grove
Iowa
Hole-in-One At Rolfe Course Honors Local Player
Barney Thilges of Bode carded a hole-in-one on No 9 at the Rolfe course Sunday during a round with Leonard McGuire of Bode. It marks the first ace reported in the area this season.
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Barney Thilges
Bode
Rolfe
Thilges
Leonard McGuire
Rolfe Golf Club kicks off 1967 membership drive
Rolfe Golf Club launches annual campaign with June 1 deadline. Family membership $35, social $20. Contact Bill Spencer or Walher Thompson. Two tournaments planned Rolfe Open and Boone Valley on August 27. Opening league play May 9 with 16 teams. more may form a second league. Officers listed include R. D. Dixon president and Dr. Ranney league chairman.
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Rolfe Golf Club
Bill Spencer
Walher Thompson
Rolfe
Boone Valley
Rolfe Course
R. D. Dixon
Robert Wolverton
Don Sheamaker
Guy Eccles
Dr. Ranney
Delivery failure for Arrow newspapers prompts apology
Several complaints reach the Arrow office about the March 9 issue not being received by subscribers east of the Mississippi and in eastern Iowa. The papers were allegedly placed together in one mail bag. the cause remains unknown and is beyond our control.
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Arrow
the Arrow
Mississippi River
Iowa
Rolfe
Northeast Town and Country Community Chest Meeting
The Northeast Town and Country Community Chest will hold its annual meeting on Monday April 10 at 7 30 p m in the recreation room of Iowa Electric Light and Power. Board members and officers will be elected. Residents of Clinton Des Moines Garfield and Powhatan townships are invited to attend with questions answered.
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Northeast Town and Country Community Chest
Iowa
Bert Gaskill Rites Held At Havelock
Bert Gaskill 78 of Havelock died Friday evening March 31 at Palo Alto Memorial Hospital Emmetsburg after a short illness Funeral services were held Monday at the Havelock Methodist Church Rev Maurice M Frevert officiating Burial was in Washington Cemetery at Havelock He lived near Rolfe ten years before moving to Havelock about 380 years ago a retired farmer Survivors include wife Lely three sons Glenn Rolfe Roy Webster City Earl Grand Island Neby and Mrs Theo Boyd Boone ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren
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Bert Gaskill
Havelock
Palo Alto Memorial Hospital
Emmetsburg
Havelock Methodist Church
Maurice M. Frevert
Washington Cemetery
Mr. Gaskill
Rolfe
Lely
Glenn
Roy
Webster City
Earl
Grand Island
Neby
Theo Boyd
Boone
Rolfe Gun Club Organized With 23 Members In Rolfe
The Rolfe Gun Club officially organized at the former Jaycee hall on Sunday afternoon April 2. Twenty three members are on record. Officers elected were Rolfie Mann president Dr C W Harris vice president Harley Peterson Jr secretary Tim Kemna treasurer Vernon Marine executive officer and Jim Hulgan instructor. A Jr Gun Club may be formed with further action pending Nazi Rifle Assn information. Interested joiners should contact officers.
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Rolfe Gun Club
Jaycee Hall
Rolfie Mann
C. W. Harris
Harley Peterson
Tim Kemna
Vernon Marine
Jim Hulgan
Jr. Gun Club
Rifle Assn
Death of John Zeman 76 Pocahontas Resident
John Zeman 76 father of Mrs Gordon Mehaffey died Sunday night April 2 at Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge after seven weeks as a patient. A lifelong Pocahontas resident, he funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon with Rev Lee Corey officiating. Burial was in Summit Hill Cemetery.
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John Zeman
Gordon Mehaffey
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Zeman
Pocahontas
Lee Corey
Summit Hill Cemetery
Rolfe Welcomes New City Mail Carrier Lloyd Lindsey
Lloyd Lindsey 49 of Rolfe began duties April 1 as the town's sole city delivery mail carrier covering six miles daily in all weather. He replaces Jerry Robinson who resigned to join his father in the implement business. Jerry had served nine years at the Rolfe Post Office.
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Lloyd Lindsey
Rolfe
Lloyd
Mr. Lindsey
Jerry Robinson
Jerry
Open House for Mrs Heald Before Move from Rolfe
An open house honoring Mrs Helen Heald is set for Sunday April 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Arlo Ives home. She will soon leave Rolfe to make her home in Fort Dodge.
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Helen Heald
Arlo Ives
Rolfe Junior High Spring Music Program Set for April 11
Rolfe Junior High School to present a spring music program at the DMT building Tuesday evening April 11 at 7 30 p m. Vocal groups and the junior high band directed by Mr Wibben perform with sixth and seventh graders. Rolfe High School soloists and ensembles will attend contests April 7 and 8 at Palmer.
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Rolfe High School
Dobrovolny
Eugene Wibben
Eugene Walton
Linda Helmke
Jeanne Jordan
Becki Ives
Mars Sroufe
Dennis Heathman
Tom Olerich
Iver Behrendsen
Julie Hansen
Ray Anderson
Randy Buck
Monte Howard
Dean Pedersen
Leo Shimon
Rolfe Junior High School
D.M.T
Wibben
Palmer
Tornado Threat Lingers Beyond Peak Season
County extension director Alvin Andersen warns that warm January days can trigger tornadoes in southeastern Iowa. He explains how to prepare and survive by planning ahead and recognizing turbulent conditions. If a tornado sighting occurs, open north and east windows to vent air and seek shelter in a basement or storm cellar for safety.
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Iowa
Alvin Andersen
Hirning
Hsick Spees
Rolfe Clubs to Host Co Federated Women’s Convention
The three Rolfe federated clubs host Pocahontas County Federated Women’s Clubs meeting on Monday April 10 at St Paul’s Lutheran Church. A panel of foreign exchange students moderated by Mrs Loren Oleson of Pocahontas will present Denmark Sweden Germany participants plus others. Mrs Eldon Watters Lake City LFWC director will speak and county committee reports follow after registration from 1 pm with a pre-registration fee.
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Rolfe
A.L.D
Progressive Club
Pocahontas County
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Loren Oleson
Pocahontas
Denmark
Helle
Hangaard
Sweden
Pocahas County
Ra Nonnemai
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Atti Ark
NAVY
NEW Business
Gun Club
R. Mann
New Mailman
Marvin Turley
Joann
Jim Block
Rolfe Clubs
Co. Federated Conv
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