Rolfe Musicians Injured En Route to Nevada Contest
A Rolfe high school glee club van carrying Miss Norma DeWolf Betty McIntire Rachel Wiegman Jeanette Hauck and Norma Lee Robinson plus Mrs Jones slid into a ditch east of Webster City on highway 20. No serious injuries reported though Catherine McIntire required stitches and Betty McIntire’s cello suffered damage. The group went on to Nevada for the contest and the car was driven home Sunday after repairs were begun in Webster City.
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Rolfe
Nevada
Humboldt
Fort’ Dodge
T.D. Jones
Norma DeWolf
Betty McIntire
Rachel Wiegman
Jeanette Hauck
Norma Lee Robinson
Rolfe High
Iris’ Glee Club
Jones
West Bend
J. R. McIntire
Webster City
Ruth Lundy
Eloise Brinkman
Charlotte Sheeley
Catherine McIntire
Dorothy Breckinridge
California
Marcella Howland
Rosalie Needy
Sally
Lucille Brock
Tom Sawyer
James Hauck
Tom
Joe
Huck
Glyde Smith
Garth Stouse
Lola Beth Green
Polly
Mary
Sydney
Special Missionary Service by Methodist Women
The Women’s Missionary societies of the Methodist church plan their annual bank offering service next Sunday April 11 at the regular morning hour. Mrs G B Palmer presides and the event is led by the women with Mrs W H Hubbard conference president of the Home Missionary society as speaker detailing Christianity progress among diverse groups.
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Women's Missionary Societies of
The
Methodist Church
G. B. Palmer
W. H. Hubbard
Home Missionary Society
Hubbard
James H Price Dies in Sac City April 5 1987
James H. Price died of heart disease in Sac City on Monday April 5 1987 after a period of poor health. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 30 PM in Sac City. He moved to Pocahontas county in 1865, worked in a Rolfe meat market, then ran a dry goods store with son Clarence in Sac City. Survived by wife Nancy Hale, son Clarence, daughter Mrs Cecil Dixon, and many relatives. four of 12 children predeceased him. Weather permitting, relatives plan to attend.
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James H. Price
Sac City
Rice
James Price
Pocahontas County
Frank L. Macey
Rolfe
Clarence
Bruces
Strutherses
Hams
Lillegards
Wilcoxes
Nancy Hale
Larence Price
Cecil Dixon
Tice
Lizzie Lillegard
Rodman
Joe Price
Purvis
God’s Acre
Chas. J. Campbell
W. H. Hall
D. W. Hunt
Oscar Slosson
Isabel McGilvery
John Anderson
Robert Anderson
Plover
James
Humboldt County
West Bend
McClellan
Perry Nowlen
Old Rolfe
Powhatan
James J.jolliffe
Chloe Slade
Ella Sharp
James Jolliffe
Garfield Hustlers 4 H club meets at Ives brothers home
The Garfield Hustlers 4 H club held a meeting April 6 with 13 members present led by LeRoy Nelson and County Agent Schmuecker. Members shared feed ration plans and Marie Hosier described her Chicago trip and displayed literature and prizes. The next gathering is May 3 at Vernon Shimon’s home.
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Garfield Hustlers 4-H
Ives Brothers
LeRoy Nelson
Schmuecker
Marie Hosier
Chicago
Vernon Shimon
Iveg
Cattle Disease Battle Tangles US Iowa Horse and Mule Counts
The report notes continued efforts to curb cattle disease while detailing horse and mule numbers in the United States and Iowa. It mentions that Dentike remains in an experimental stage and is subject to ongoing review by authorities.
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United States
Iowa
Marie White Captures Pocahontas County Spelling Title
Marie White of Rolfe wins the county spelling championship at Pocahontas Court House, earning a state contest berth in Des Moines April 23 24. Lor aine Mart of Sacred Heart Academy took written honors, White won the oral, and both faced off for the grand title.
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Marie White
Washington, D. C
Ponds
Pocahontas
Rolfe Junior High
Rolfe
Lorraine Mart
P. J. Mart
Grant Township
Sacred Heart Academy
Miss White
Lola Beth Green
Rachel Wiegman
J.rollin Grant
Pocahontas Pablo
B. C. Holmes
Fonda
Norman Norland
Laurens School
M. D. Anderson
Shower Honors Mrs Curtis Jones After Nuptials
Mrs Curtis Jones was honored at a post nuptial miscellaneous shower hosted at the L A Hansen home on Wednesday evening of last week. Hosts included Mrs Hansen and daughter Marjorie, Mrs Joe McEwen, Mrs G S Shriner, Miss Arlene Cook and Miss Vietta Strait of Rutland. Forty friends attended and the evening featured games and entertainment. The bride, married three days earlier on March 28, received many gifts displayed on a table with a glowing lamp and a lunch was served by the hostesses.
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Curtis Jones
L. A.hansen
Hansen
Marjorie
Joe McEwen
G. S. Shriner
Arlene Cook
Vietta Strait
Rutland
Rolfe Student Stars in Pre-District Declama
Janice Wiegzman represented Rolfe at the pre-district declamatory contest in Lake City on March 29. She earned first place in Oratorical and Dramatic, and first in Humorous with other placements noted. Winners advance to the Sioux City district contest on April 7 with judges from Fort Dodge, Coon Rapids and Manning.
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Janice Wiegzman
Rolfe
Lake City
Webster City
Rowan
Pomeroy
Glidden
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Coon Rapids
Manning
Religious survey completed by Rolfe churches
A community wide survey was conducted last month by four Rolfe Protestant churches. Eight teams covered an eight mile square area, contacting about 1060 people. Roughly 550 Sunday school enrollment figures were reported, with J C Hosier directing and a list of 16 survey team members.
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Rolfe
Clarence Tompkins
H. A. Sinning
Geo
Mrs Nellie Lillegard Dies at 46 in Missouri
Nellie Coral Lillegard, daughter of G. H. Hudson of Rolfe Iowa, died March 26 1937 near Buffalo Missouri at age 46 years 4 months 22 days. She married H F E Lillegard March 18 1914 and had six children Virgil Elva Floyd Gerald Lucy Jean William Donald who died earlier. Survived by husband, five living children sister Mrs Goldy Douglas Curriew Minn and brothers Earl Hudson Rolfe Pearl Currie Minn Ora Salem Ore. Funeral at Red Top church near Buffalo conducted by Rev Paul Antle burial Red Top cemetery. Her family moved to Missouri in 1926 and Dallas County since 1928.
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Nellie Coral Lillegard
G. H. Hudson
Rolfe
Buffalo
Iowa
H. F E. Lillegard
Virgil
Elva
Floyd
Gerald
Lucy Jean
William Donald
Goldy Douglas
Curlew
Earl Hudson
Pearl
Currie, Minn
Ora
Salem
Ore
Lillegard
Missouri
Red Top Cemetery
C. J. Club Hosts April Foul Celebration at Ritz Theatre
The C J Club gathered at the Ritz last Wednesday to view Rainbow on the River starring Bobby Breen. Afterward the group, minus Mr and Mrs Earl Fisher, dined at Pop Smith’s coffee shop where birthday celebrants received cotton stuffed lolly pops. Honoree members included Mrs Fred Smith Casper Grant Ernest Vaughn and Glyde Brinkman. A humorous toast featured whale on toast at Mrs Guy Smith's request. Extension economists at Iowa State College forecast only modest changes in grain prices in coming months.
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C. J. Club
Ritz Theatre
Bobby Breen
Earl Fisher
Pop Smith
Fred Smith
Casper Grant
Ernest Vaughn
Glyde Brinkman
Honorea
Guy Smith
Rolfe Public Library Sees Strong Community Uptake
Over 1000 Rolfe residents have library cards issued with 1006 holders. town population 1012. The library added 170 books last year, 27 purchased and 143 donated, and seven new magazines. Shelves hold 2195 books, annual circulation 3538. peak daily use 90 books in a three hour Saturday session. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays 2 to 5 PM.
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Rolfe
Rolfe Woman's Club Meets At Mrs Wheeler's Home
A large Rolfe Woman's club gathering met last Thursday at Mrs. W. P. Wheeler's home to avoid Friday conflict with a county Sunday school convention. Mrs. G B Palmer led community singing with Miss Charlotte Thornton at the piano. performances included vocal solos, piano pieces, declamatory reading, and a lunch offered by the educational committee chaired by Mrs. John Brinkman.
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Rolfe Woman's Club
W. P. Wheeler
Methodist Church
G. B. Palmer
Charlotte Thornton
H. D. Brinkman
A. R. Thornton
C. J. Morrison
Miss Thornton
Washington
Reading
California
Hollywood Bowl
June Shelgren
Mabel Field
Jeanne
John Brinkman
Credit to Senator Shaw for homestead exemption victory
In praise of the recent homestead tax exemption law, credit is given to Senator A. J. Shaw of Pocahontas county for leading support. The Republican party in the state senate and the house is credited for adoption, while Democrats who backed the bill are not discredited.
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A. J. Shaw
Pocahontas County
State Senate
House of the General Assembly
Forty-Sixth General Assembly
Shaw
Herring
Plain Talk
Des Moines
Rolfe Music Students Shine at Nevada Contest
Rolfe glee club earned the only superior rating among 18 clubs and the orchestra also received a superior at the Nevada music contest. Other entries included Janice Wiegman piano solo excellent and Mary Graves viola solo good with ensembles excellent. A telegram urged Mr Evans to prepare a serenade at six mile corner but weather halted plans.
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Rolfe
Nevada
Girls’ Glee Club
Iowa City
Janice Wiegman
Mary Graves
Tring
Hybrid corn yield tied to root fungi resistance study
Two Iowa State College plant pathology students report that higher hybrid corn yields last year benefited from greater resistance of some hybrids to root fungi.
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Iowa State College
Around Old Rolfe in the Seventies
A reflective piece describing the Old Rolfe cemetery, its graves, and memories of childhood visits. The narrator recalls grave markers, funeral scenes, and a pivotal moment when the hymn and choir voices underscored the majesty of death.
County Folks Endorse Reorganization of Federal Judiciary
A Pocahontas county mass meeting on April 4 urged congressmen to back federal judiciary reorganization as proposed by the president. The group endorsed ensuring the general welfare clause strengthens agricultural gains and urged passage of the legislation for Supreme Court reorganization. Ray Walsh chaired. R V Neville was secretary.
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Perahontas
U. S. Supreme Court
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Supreme Court
Ray Walsh
R. V. Neville
Secretarie
San Bernardino Visit Described By Zach Carroll in California
Zach Carroll writes from California describing San Bernardino in a valley with snow on the San Bernardino Mountains. He notes a large orange show with 25 000 to 100 000 daily attendance, visits by Pittsburg teams, and a trip to Pasadena meeting relatives and friends from Pocahontas County.
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Max
San Bernardino
San Berardino Mountains
California
Pittsburg
Cube
Chicago White Sox
Ronald
Faye
Saz
Mother
Pasadena
Jim
Exunz
Phsie
Imra
Pocahontas County
Nellie Grant
Mable Pertin
W. H. Livingston
Art Terry
Albert Gaddane
Will Ransom
Chas. Wanek
Earl Sandy
Stewart
Whitmore
Jas
Dady Ane
Ben Sherman
Hoover
Frank Neel
Gilmore City
Mm Tutt
Laurens
Herricks Frommore
Young Nowack
Havelock
Wm. Hazlett
C. J. Messenie
Chester Deegan
Gilchrist to Rescue Agade Farm Tenancy Bill
The article reports Congressman Gilchrist, hospitalized, planning to proxy his vote for a Kansas colleague to influence reconsideration of a farm tenancy bill after a negative committee vote. He is seen voting against his party to aid his constituents, with hope for rapid recovery.
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the Daily Press
Gilchrist
Agree Cultural Committee
Kansas
Chaner
Mgr. Gilhrist
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Special Missionary Service
Cc. J. Club
Woman’s Club
Zach Carroll
Califorsts
Agade
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