Rolfe Area Clubs Highlight April Activities and Confirmations
The April notes cover IA groups meeting in Rolfe and nearby towns. American Legion Auxiliary members donate goods, select Rose McIntire for Girls State, and host guests from Gilmore City and Havelock. Rolfe Progressive Club holds a plant exchange with skit performances. Various church and social groups report Easter services, devotions, dinners, and club gatherings across Rolfe, West Bend, Laurens, and Plover.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Iowa Electric Light & Power Company
Knoxville
Rose McIntire
Julie Bielefeld
Eamer Seals
Vivian Cook
Gilmore City
Ami Lilly Gibson
Havelock
Fonda
Rolfe Progressive Club
Rolfe Progressive Clay
Sylvia Skartwed
Vera Lehnas
Membe
Laurens
Fern Pease
Nelda Simonson
Vera Lehnus
Sylvia Skarowed
Federation
Mary Phillips
The
Cloe
Community notices honor Marcia Larson and Miss Turley
The column records a confirmation tribute for Marcia Larson at St. Pauls Lutheran with family guests from Bode Mallard Ames and others. It also notes a Miss Margaret Turley wedding shower at the Presbyterian church with a program of readings and a later personal shower hosted by Mrs Bill Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Johnson
Linda
And
Mars
David Henderson
Glenn Gaskill
Joann
Kenneth Homuth
Laurens
Bill Thompson
Swea City
Art Kilbourn
Jennie Johnson
Janice Haneen
Irving Tangs
Ralph Larson
Marcia
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Maurice Larson
Gordon Larson
Ted Kinseth
Walter Bakken
Hilda Enger
Benny Hemmestad
Wilfred Rood
Bode
Henry Enger
Mallard
Randall Larson
Ames
Randall
Miss Turley
Margaret Turley
Presbyterian Church
Sharaisa Wolfe
Janice Hansen
Donna Wihitmore
Susan Johnson
Marilyn Jurgens
Grece Block
Marie Turley
Bill Bennett
Card of Thanks From Mrs Henderson and Beth
The Henderson family thanks everyone who sent cards gifts and visits during our hospital stay and after returning home Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated and warmly remembered by Mrs Wm Henderson and Beth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Henderson
Beth
Family thanks friends after bereavement for Nels Petersen
The family of Nels Petersen extends thanks to friends relatives and neighbors for kindness shown during their recent bereavement including floral tributes memorials cards and food. Their support is greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Petersen
Gratitude from Gilfert Nieken and Mrs Ellsworth
Neighbor aid during illness is praised with special thanks to Eldridge Kifer and Ralph Philp for covering work. Gerald Ellsworth of Bradgate also expresses appreciation for cards and friendship after a hospital stay at Lutheran in Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge Kipfer
Ralph Philp
Gilfert Nieken
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Alrs
Gerald Ellsworth
Bradgate
Census Thanks From Fred Smith to Des Moines and Garfield
Fred Smith expresses gratitude to residents of Des Moines and Garfield Townships for courtesy and cooperation during the 1960 census. The note ends with a campaign-like appeal to buy Easter Seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Garfield
Fred Smith
Rolfe Town Council approves bills and adjourns in April 1960
Rolfe Iowa council met April 5 1960 with Mayor Harold G Calligan and six members present. Bills totaling numerous line items including publishing, gas, electricity, janitor services, insurance, snow removal and road materials were approved. Treasurer’s report read and placed on file. Meeting adjourned by motion of the council.
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Trict
Ruth Circle
Marie Sehmidt
Anna Howe
Leila Hewlett
Ethel Hynds
Mary iChristensen
Hattie Harris
Marie Schmidt
Japan
Rebecca Circle
Dariene Burns
Daisy Gill
Amber Huston
Darisne Brinkrean
Sylvia Skartwed
Violet Higgins
Rolfe
Iowa
Harold G. Caligsa
T. J. Raynes
Johnnie Loss
James Keeble
Arnold Wold
Paul Biedermann
National Geographic
Taylor's Oil Co
Electric Light & Power
Marvin Danner
iDice Chemical Co
Sf. & St. Louis Railway Co
Raynes
Wold
Keeble
Harold G. Calligan
J. H. Brinkman
End of Six Weeks At D M T School
D M T School News reports sixth grade spelling improvements led by Bobby Vaughn with straight A weekly grades and A on the six weeks test. Seventh graders posted a 100% test record while eighth graders earned five A’s and no failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damon
Bobby Vaughn
Bob
Mike
Patricia
Sandra
Dwayne
Becky
Julia
Linda
Humboldt
Roger Ives
Orville Heathman
Daman
Knight’s Cottage Cheese
Mineral Springs
Humboldt Bakery
Spring‘vale Creamery
Gamble Store
Bayse Hatchery
Foley's
PeThe
Livestock Sales Night Ad By Laureng Iowa Barn
Livestock sales will begin April 12 at Laureng in Iowa. The ad promises comparable net returns for sellers and includes contact numbers for Bob Gormley at the sale barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Gormley
Laureng
Iowa
Garfield Gleaners 4 H Club meets April 2 at Rolfe Library
Phyllis Pedersen hosts 26 members, 3 leaders and 6 guests at the Garfield Gleaners 4-H Club meeting in Rolfe, with roll call on Safety Improvements Made and several talks on fashion, posture, pattern alterations, and shoe care. Officers and delegates named. next meeting set for May 7 at Rolfe Library with Virginia Harding speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Pedersen
Garfield
Rolfe
Sandra Ives
Rachel Heald
Barbara Wagner
Helen Gunderson
Nancy DeWolf
Janice Hansen
Kathy Ives
Kaye Smith
Jo Ann Truelson
Rolfe Public Library
Virginia Harding
Recreation Session Led by Helen Gunderson
Girls and their mothers participated as music was led by Joan Cleal while Helen Gunderson headed the recreation segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Cleal
Helen Gunderson
D M T Lively Lassies 4 H Club Met April 4
The D M T Lively Lassies 4 H Club met at the D M T school on April 4 with 14 members and two leaders present. Darla spoke on shoe selection and care, Linda Johnson demonstrated skirt band interfacing, and Mrs Lehnus offered tips on appropriate footwear. Mrs Orval Heathman provided lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.M.T. Lively Lassies
D-M.t
Darla
Linda Johnson
Lehnus
Orval Heathman
Pat Trenary
Baptisms and Church Affiliation at Palm Sunday Service
Twelve people received the Sacrament of Baptism at the Methodist church on Palm Sunday and 10 joined the church. Baptisms were performed for Craig Norman Pederson Connie Ray Herscher Cynthia Berteen Sanden Burton Ray Sanden Jon Watson Sanden Timothy Gale Sanden Josephine Alberina Hansen Jane Lake Hansen Gerald Allison O’Donnell Audrey Grace O’Donnell In a private afternoon service Arthur Boeckholt and Gertie Boeckholt were baptized. Transfers into membership included Ilene Sanden Edgar Claude Frances Claude White Leonard Claude White Dale Ferguson and Darlene Ferguson Joining by profession of faith were Arthur Hanson and Gerald O’Donnell with their spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Norman Pederson
Kenneth Pederson
Connie Ray Herscher
Darrel Herscher
Havelock
Cynthia Berteen Sanden
Burton Ray Sanden
Jon Watson Sanden
Timothy Gale Sanden
Irene Sanden
Josephine Alberlina Hansen
Jane Lake Hansen
Gerald Allison
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the Rolfe Arrow
Darlene Nielsen
Horer
August Nielsen
H. J. Nielsen
Johreny Wayne
Ottosen
Clarence Hosier
Ray Isacon
Hilda Nielsen
Freemond Nielsen
Jeffrey
Dale Johnson
Delores Holtorf
Joann Bennett
West Bend
Irving Tange
Islea Graeber
Esther Wilson
Dorothy Brinkman
Velma Ives
Mamie Sime
Vera Fisher
Carrie Brinkman
Eden Spencer
Gracber
PWFE
Westminster Fellowship
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
Good Samaritan
Pocahontan
William Nelson
Walter Heald
Sharalyn Wolfe
Linda Robinson
Charles Gunderson
Joan Gleal
Jeanette Rickard
Tom Close
Rev
Nelson
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Rachel
Light Co
Mesdames Mattie Chapman
Mildred Hansen
Mary Joe Roberts
Mabel Peterson
Daisy Chism
Nellie Brinkman
Hazel Streit
B.O.T
Pearl Chambers
B.O.T. Card Club
Jolly Neighbors Club
Earl Young
Charlene Fox
Albert City
Nellie Fox
Jewell
Joann Gaskill
Mesdames Wallace Taylor
Frank Hronek
Grase Lowe
Helen Bruce
Harley Peterson, Jr
Nellie Struthers
Lee Harmon
Averill Blewett
Wallace Taylor
Melvin Pedersen
Steven
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Donald
Denise McKim
Plover
Frat McKim, Sr
Frankie
Fred McKim, Jr
Roger Witt
Robert Pedersen
Lawrence Henderson
Asbury S
A.L.D
Harry Thompson
J. E. Hynds
F.W.C
Sharon Wickie
Pamela
Judy Jordan
Fay Wax
Nold Wold
Thos. Diggs
Milton Schaper
Marcia Larson
DR. Job. Mands
Ritz ‘Theatre
Office Dial
H. G. Frigaard
Chiropractor
X-ray Service
Iow
Elmer A. Ducommun
Truckers
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Rolfe Arrow
Bennie Hilton
Leslie DeWolf
Robinson’s Farm
Montag Brothers
Floyd McVay
Vernon Marine
Midwest Limestone Co
Albez Repair Shop
Vern Jarvis
James Schott
Pat Calligan
David Schott
CVU
Ats Pees Edees
Marlene Lowe
Eling Utilities
D.M.T. School News
Mrs. Dama
Mrs. Schuller
Peter Cotton
Mexico
United States
Irene Richter
Irene
DE. L. W. Feldman
Dial
R. B. Ranne
Res
Joseph Schoofs
Pocahontas
Carl J. White
Optometrist
McCormick System Scientific Eye Examination
Latent Precision Equipment
Rolfe, Iowa
G. Fred Smith Automobile & Property Insurance Real Estate Dial
Fuller Bldg
Duick
Dia
E. O. Loxterkamp
Rolfe Clinic
Garfield Gleaners
E. P. Hansen
RIAL
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Tarzan the Ape Man
Dennis Miller
Joanna Barnes Cesare Canova
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Glenn Ford
Debbie Reynolds
Carl Reiner
CinemaScope
G. Fred Smith
Surance
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