Republican finance chair relays cross party fundraising mix up
Deane Gunderson of Pocahontas County writes a letter showing embarrassment after sending a fundraising request to a Democrat couple who refuse to identify as Republicans. The reply scolds the misuse of party labels and calls for dropping the requests. Gunderson apologizes and vows to remove names, noting errors in relying on volunteers for lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Republican Party
Mr. Gunderson
Richard Nixon
Joe Roeve
Deane Gunderson
Community News Recap From The Rolf Barrow April 17 1975
Patt Wagner notes social visits around Pocahontas Rolfe and Humboldt including Dennis Hemersen's Fort Devens report back and weekend gatherings in Des Moines Gilmore City and Fort Dodge. Nurses aide course grads Lanny White and Sherry Caulkins cited. Garfield Hustlers meet with 18 members and 4 H Camp discussed.
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Lenny
Edith) White
Sherry Caulkins
Rolfe
Pocahontas Community Hospital
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge
White
Miss Caulkins
Pocahontas
Garfield Hustlers
Jeff Kerns
Cleve Kerns
Todd Gardewine
Local Guests Visit Family Over Weekend in Des Moines Cedar Rapids
Mr and Mrs Dennis Cox and Aaron of Humboldt were Saturday supper guests at W G Taylor's home. Aaron stayed with grandparents until Tuesday while his parents attended a photographers convention in Des Moines. Kenneth Zeman and family visited Cedar Rapids with Larry Zeman. Clair Neal of Jackson Michigan spent two weeks here with his sister and her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Hemersen
Princess Steak House
Pocahontas
Muriel ‘Wright
Denise
Humboldt
Dale Wagner
Ted Lee
Dennis
Albert’ Hemersen
Dennis Hemersen
Fort Devens
Mass
Virgil Burris
Des Moines
Roy Burris
Bob Marchant
Livermore
Leonard Lanus
Raymond Bond
Bob Benjamin
Star
Byron Naeve
Keith Skow
Marc Skow
Sally
Byron
Minn
Gary Naeve
Rodney
Bradgate
Elmer Naeve
Gilmore City
Eddie Hanson
Leon Erickson
Lloyd Wagner
Humboldy
Dale Wagners
Lanny Taute
Telina
Fort Dodge
Dennis Cox
Aaron
W.G. Taylor
Kenneth Zeman
Mary
Fred
Cedar Rapids
Larry Zeman
Clair Neal
Jackson, Mich
His.ister
Alvir
School Staff and April Calendar Highlights
The page lists school staff roles including editor Geri Smith assistant Vicki Shoemaker typists Joan Allen and Barb Wilson cartoonist Bridget Shimon reporters and advisor Mrs Knoll. It notes April 18 and 19 state music contests and NSBA Convention. Sample menu items for each weekday are provided with typical campus fare and dairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geri Smith
Vicki Shoemaker
Joan Allen
Barb Wilson
Bridget Shimon
Eric Christianson
Ray Peterson
Sharon DeWall
Rhonda Sroufe
Deb Freeman
Larry Shoemaker
Hope Howard
Mrs. Knoll
NSBA
Piemy
Senior Spotlight Sharon DeWall at RHS May 1957
May 22 1957 marks Sharon Marte DeWall birth to Martin and Lenora DeWall. She has siblings Brenda Dennis Garry and an older sister and brother. Her RHS memories include Prom 74 Sweetheart Ball 74 Swing Show 74 75 C P Telethon track meets basketball and more. Future plans: elementary education at Wartburg College Waverly Iowa. Her advice to underclassmen about living on a small planet and the game air.
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Sharon Marte Dewall
Martin
Lenora DeWall
Sharon Hhas
Brenda
Dennis
Garry
Sharon
RHS
Ue C.P
Joan
Narcie Welby
Tony Orelando
Dawn
Times
Dart
Wartburg College
Waverly
Iowa
Rolfe High Musicians Enter State Small Group Contest
Rolfe High School competes in the State Small Group Contest in Bode Friday and Saturday with a large vocal and instrumental ensemble. Soloists, trios, sextet, chamber choir, and various instrumental combos are listed, directed by Bill Kolbe and Gary Willet.
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Rolfe High
Bode
Jayne Brinkman
Janelle Sennett
Deb Robinson
Cheryl Majorowicz
Peg Peterson
Dan Larson
David Johnson
Eric Vaughn
Jonelle Sernett
Joyce Brinkman
Therese Majorowicz
Jonelle
Birth of Lynn Louise Stewart Brightens Stewart Family
April 25 1957 marked the arrival of Lynn Louise Stewart the first child of Mr and Mrs Albert Stewart in Pocahontas. The narrative lists her eight years of likes and dislikes her schooling activities at RHS and hopes for marriage or further study in Duluth Minnesota with reflections and well wishes from family.
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Albert Stewart
Lynn Louise
Lynn
Nina
Ruth
Ted
Sue
Lee
Jody
Bret
Sonny
Coco
Pocahontas
RHS
Outstanding Dramatic Acting Award for RHS Senior Eric Christensen
RHS senior Eric Christensen was chosen for an outstanding performance award in Dramatic Acting at the State Speech Contest held in Lake Mills on March 23. About thirty statewide winners were selected from thousands of contestants. he will receive a certificate and gold pin at the May Awards Assembly.
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Eric Christienson
RHS
Lake Mills
Caxcahnge
Belgium
Eric
Rolfe
Janu
Freshmen Home Ec Girls Bake Pie Contest
On April 6 and 8, sixteen Freshmen Home Economics girls entered a pie baking contest judged by faculty. Winners on the first day were Brinkman for best cream pie and Jans for candied pie. Candies, tastes, and leaks noted in the brief report.
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Brinkman Sea Cream
Jans
Track Opens With Early Practices For Local Teams
Boys squad of 22 under head coach Bob Liston includes seven seniors and one state champion Randy Martin in pole vault. Girls team fields 16 with eight returning lettermen and three seniors plus four juniors and five freshmen. Both squads show early prospects for solid seasons as two weeks remain before the first meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Liston
Randy Martin
al van Houten
Also Mentioned on This Page
Deans Gundersen
Pat Wagner
Allan Beeson
Angie
Arlene Beeson
Norman
Irene Rolland
Dakota City
Dean Hoag
Manson
Daniel Vote
Mitch Murray
Parmer
George J. Smith
Energy Saver
Dot Zoek
FHA
Minnesota
Poky
DPI
Duluth
Lynn Stewart
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