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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1971
Page
5
Clear skies and warm temps blessed the Ram Relays at Bendixon Field on Tuesday. Schaller led with 48 points across events to win the meet. Rolfe finished fifth with 31 points from multiple top placements.
Rolfe girls traveled to Albert City for the Hurricane Relays and finished fifth of fifteen teams with 25 points. Laurens won with 77 points, followed by Laurens 50 Twin Rivers 39 and Havelock Plover 38. Laurens Medley Relay set a state record of 1 56.4, Rolfe’s 1 55.2 earned second.
Mrs. Charles Solheim, a spring UNI graduate from Cedar Falls, becomes vocal music teacher for grades seven through twelve at Rolfe Community School. Boone native, active in vocal and instrumental groups, earned scholastic honors. her husband Mr. Solheim, also from Boone and UNI candidate, seeks a Rolfe teaching post.
N A Jim Wilson of Rolfe is named Pocahontas County Chairman for ticket sales to the Miller Appreciation Dinner in Des Moines on May 18. The $50 plate event at Veterans Auditorium features Arnold Palmer and Clark MacGregor as main speaker, with senators Dole Griffin Dominick in attendance.
The Pocahontas County Historical Society convened in the courthouse assembly room on Monday evening April 19. Oliver Leith of Laurens opened with Alaska photos while Winona Terry of Pocahontas spoke on researching family history and shared resources and addresses of professional researchers. The next meeting is scheduled for June 21.
Consumer Fraud Division warns of a traveling con artists gang that stops in towns to push lightning rods, cheap waterproofing paint, and painting services. The schemers promise lasting protection but use worthless products and take money before work. Call 335-3309 with suspicions before paying.
Fred H. Hendrickson 76 longtime Rolfe resident died May 1 1971 at Pocahontas Community Hospital after long illness. Funeral at United Methodist Church with Rev Warren A Bintz officiating. Survived by daughter Dolores Pederson of Rolfe four grandchildren three sisters and other relatives. Burial Clinton-Garfield Cemetery with Cecil Cumming Post No 25 in charge of graveside rites. Born August 10 1894 Blue Springs Missouri married Mary Magdeline Sieffer Pugh November 5 1931. He served in World War I and was a 50 year American Legion member.
A noon Tuesday car tractor collision 14 miles north of Rolfe on Highway 15 left one driver with minor injuries and another unhurt. Orval Heathman’s 4020 John Deere and a Beckord Hatchery 1966 Chevelle sustained about 600 dollars in damage. Heathman was briefly pinned. Mrs. Marguerite Diederich was treated and released. A Glaucoma mobile unit visits Rolfe May 25–26 offering free, appointment only eye screenings at the Legion Hall.
The Homemaking and Industrial Arts departments at Rolfe Community School host a Style Show and Exhibit in the school gym on Monday evening May 10 at 7 30. F H A classes from grades 8 through 12 will show garments made this year and install F H A officers for 1971 72. Mrs. Newton instructs the homemaking program and Mr. Pohlman directs the Industrial Arts exhibits open to the public.
Rolfe Community School held an Earth Day event Friday afternoon with grades K through 12 cleaning eye sores across the community. Senior Susan Howland is shown in Streit Memorial Park directing her class area as youngsters tackle pollution cleanup.
The Postal Service designates a May period May 17 22 as Mailbox Improvement Week to urge the public to provide durable weather resistant mail receptacles that enhance curb appeal with neat attractive traditional or contemporary designs.
Mr and Mrs Robert Truesen of Rolfe announce the engagement of their daughter Sharon to Robert Lederer son of Mr and Mrs R W Lederer of Newark Ohio Miss Truelsen teaches in Urbandale schools and Lederer is product planning manager for Massey Ferguson in Des Moines An August wedding is planned.
Four music students of Mrs. Agnes Reckard received ratings at the National Piano Playing Audition held in Fort Dodge on Saturday May 1. Judge Bruce Eberle of Iowa State University oversaw the event with over 80 area participants. Shelly Ives earned Excellent Plus on a State list of six memorized pieces plus a musicianship and theory requirement. Sarah MacVey received Good Plus on a District list of four memorized pieces and theory. Lynn MacVey earned Good on a District list of three memorized pieces plus musicianship and theory. Lola DeWall earned Excellent on a State list of seven memorized pieces plus.
Pool season tickets are selling quickly with three weeks left before opening for the second season. Tickets available at the Clerk's office or on opening day. The pool opens Saturday May 29 with Memorial Day May 30. Marshall Farley returns as pool manager. Family tickets cost 25 dollars, adults 15 and older pay 10 dollars, children 8 dollars.
The Rolfe Chamber of Commerce will gather Monday at noon in the Uptown Cafe dining room for a dinner and business meeting. All members are urged to attend.
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