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Community notes from Rolfe and surrounding towns
Rolfe and nearby communities report events from church sales and box socials to road work and school bond votes. Local figures include L. E. Ferguson named Holstein breeder delegate, Alfred Schnieders winning graveling contract, and Rolfe keeps social clubs active despite soggy roads and ongoing church recarpeting plans.
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Havelock
Fonda Fair Grounds
Frank B. ‘Charlton
Fort Dodge
Lake City
Alfred G. Schnieders
Pocahontas
Robert Kent
Dolliver Kent
Des Moines
Rolfe
Ladies’ Aid Society
Trinity Lutheran Church
Smith Brothers
Haster
L. E. Ferguson
Laurens
Iowa
Holstein-Fresian Breeders of America
Springfield
Mass
J. P. Lester
Presbyterian Sunday School
Robert Mather
C. E. Boyce
Earl Ferguson
the Mathers
Bob
Engel
Tom
Butch” Wilkin