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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1966
Page
1
Fragmentary text suggests concerns over newspaper reporting and credibility after a recent convention. References to counterfeit money in Des Moines and claims about an upcoming film or theater project imply confusion about what is printed and aired by media outlets.
The report notes remarks from the American Legion post selecting a member for attendance at a Boy Scouts event, plus market activity with steers trading near 22 dollars at Sioux City. Social gatherings include Joy Cornwell’s 10th birthday surprise party and Danny Allen’s birthday, while Don Depew’s trip mentions visits with Tom Buckwalter. Migs Peterson's Leyte service is recorded.
Twenty years ago the first Sunrise Service on Avery's Hill began at 6 20 a m on Easter morning with about 200 people hoping it would become an annual observance. Amos Marchant, long time Rolfe resident, whose funeral services were held last week, lived in Rolfe for seventy two years. Field work in Pocahontas county is at least two weeks ahead of last year. Oats fields are green and potatoes are largely planted. Phyllis Louise Gee arrived Thursday at the Emmetsburg hospital. Marjorie Peterson arrived last Tuesday and is visiting.
Twenty five years ago M W Webb was elected second vice president of the Iowa State Rexall clubs at their Des Moines convention last week. The report mentions John Young recovering from neck cuts and Truelson suffering finger injuries from a lawn mower incident. Also noted is Miss Rose Schmidt marrying Herold Calligan of Rolfe at the Fort Dodge Sacréade Church.
Thirty years ago Miss Tova Semler of Copenhagen Denmark arrived for a two month stay with her Dam borg brothers in Rolfe. Dolores Ferden, daughter of Art and Mrs Ferden, marked her fifth birthday with a gathering of friends Sunday afternoon.
News notes several break ins at George Hauck Store Mike s Meat Market Smith Brothers and Peterson Clothing Shop in Pocahontas County as fifty new cars are registered in the first half of April. The item contrasts hardship with consumer interest noting plasters and car purchases while listing Hudson Essex models and local distributor A V Graeber. Bert Skaar returns to the Laurens area.
Frederick M. Hudson announces candidacy for county attorney in Pocahontas County Iowa in the September 6 1966 Republican primary asking Republican voters for their vote and support Rolfe Iowa.
A statement from Donald O Connor of Pocahontas Iowa declares his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Recorder in the September 6 1966 primary election. He emphasizes seeking the will of Pocahontas Democratic voters and urges support.
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