Lions Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Sunrise Service
The Lions Club held its annual Easter egg hunt in the park with 940 eggs hidden for a chilly crowd of children. A Sunrise Service on the Kemna farm drew locals, including Mayor Harold Calligan, with a 40 voice choir and a breakfast for about 60 guests afterward at City Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Kemna Farm
Harold Calligan
Orval Heathman
Gletha Marine
Hazel Leadley
Elizabeth Hulgan
City Park
Elizabeth
Jim Haligan
Rolfe Post Office Seeks Substitute Clerk-Carrier
The Rolfe Post Office announces openings for a Substitute Clerk-Carrier with starting pay of 2.48 dollars per hour and automatic raises. Benefits include job security paid sick leave and retirement. Applications available at local Post Office during business hours. all qualified applicants considered without regard to race creed color or national origin. Eligible lists from this and prior announcements will be combined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Post Office
Tulip Time Festival Dates Revised In Pella
The Tulip Time Festival in Pella has new dates due to late spring weather. The celebration now runs May 14 to 18 with events planned across the town. Mrs. Robert Roor da of the Pella Historical Society invites visitors to enjoy the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Robert Roorda
The
Market Report Highlights Commodity Prices
The document lists prices for hogs at 17.50, No 1 White Oats at 70, No 1 Yellow Soybeans at 2.81, No 2 Yellow Corn at 1.18, and 23 Top Eggs. It reflects a snapshot of futures-like values with key grain and livestock figures.
County draftees inducted for April service
Robert J. Ranney of Rolfe Donald J. Johnson of Pomeroy and William C. Etheridge of Laurens formed Pocahontas County's April quota and reported April 19 at Fort Des Moines for pre induction physicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Ranney
Rolfe
Donald J. Johnson
Pomeroy
William C. Etheridge
Laurens
Pocahontas County
Fort Des Moines
Sac City Band Traveled to Washington for Cherry Blossom Parade
Sac City high school marching band of 86 members under director Dean Marshall joined 105 travelers by three chartered buses for a Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival appearance. They visited Mount Vernon and Arlington Cemetery before returning April 11. Also noted is Seaman Recruit Peter B. Kirkegaard in San Diego training.
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Iowa
Washington
D.C
Sac City
Dean Marshall
Vera DeVaul
Flossie DeVaul
Mount Vernon
Arlington Cemetery
Peter B. Kirkegaard
USN
L. A. Kirkegaard
Gilmore City
Navy
U.S. Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
County Board Maps Sites for Conservation and Recreation
Pocahontas County Conservation Board seeks suitable parcels for new public parks preserves and recreation areas. A school distributed questionnaire will gather ideas and land tips with a goal to complete the survey by April end. Board members urge community participation and note limited funds for purchases. Charles Gunderson named to Iowa State Dean's List for winter quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Chas. Wyatt
Fonda
Dale BE. Boyd
Pocahontas
Clyde Petersen
Laurens
Paul Biedermann
Rolfe
Beneke
Wyatt
Boyd
Fror
Charles A. Gunderson
Iowa State University
Ames
Charles
Deane Gunderson
Good Turn Day Scouts Collect for Goodwill
Boy Scouts led by Don Shoemaker report a successful Good Turn Day with two loads of usable clothing and household goods collected for Goodwill Industries. Cub Scouts under Richard Schott aided by distributing bags while farmers cooperative and Monsanto Center donated pickups and Russell Winkleblack assisted.
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Don Shoemaker
Goodwill Industries
Richard Schott
Farmers Cooperative Co
Monsanto Agricultural Center
Russell Winkleblack
Scholarships To 3 Area Students At Iowa State
The Iowa State University scholarships for 1965 fall include three area students Marshall Brinkman of agriculture Elwood Forsythe of Plover and Sandra Viss er of Pocahontas. Awards are 100 and 345 dollars funded by student fees alumni funds and endowments from 1 100 applicants. Selections cite high school records ACT scores and need for 345s and scholarship only for 100s. Easter dinner guests at Gary Smiths included families of George Garth Dawn Lawrence Nelson and Ray Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State University
Marshall Brinkman
David Brinkman
Elwood Forsythe
Plover
Sandra Visser
Pocahontas
Scholarship Loan Foundation Formed for Gilmore City-Bradgate Students
A Gilmore City-Bradgate Community Scholarship and Loan Foundation has been formed to aid GC-B students with low interest loans and potential scholarships. Temporary officers were elected Tom Peters president Dale Dagey vice president Mary Ann Hoveland secretary and Mrs. Walter Higgins treasurer. Citizens may join with a five dollar fee to support funding efforts and loan administration for local seniors facing rising college costs.
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Cay
GCB Community School
Tom Peters
Dale Dagey
Mary Ann Hoveland
Walter Higgins
Engagement set for Jane Ellen Peterson and Gerald Swan
Mr and Mrs Oscar KE Peter announce the engagement of their daughter Jane Ellen to Gerald D Swan son of Mr and Mrs Giles Swan of Boone. Engagement solemnized February 14 at St Ambrose Cathedral Des Moines. Jane Ellen a Drake University alumna works at Ryan Transport Co Des Moines. Gerald Swan a photographer and manager at Elko Photo Products Des Moines. They plan to marry May 29 1965 at Our Lady Immaculate Heart Church Ankeny.
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Oscar KE. Peterson
Rolfe
Jane Ellen
Gerald D. Swan
Giles Swan
Boone
St. Ambrose Cathedral
Des Moines
Miss Peterson
Creignton University
Omaha
Nebra
Drake University
Ryan Transport Co
Mr. Swan
Sacred Heart High School
New York Institute of Photography
Elko Photo Products
Our Ladys Immaculate Heart Church
Ankeny
May Declared Clean On Month In Rolfe
Mayor Harold Calligan announced that May is Clean On Month to urge citizens to keep Rolfe attractive. Residents are encouraged to participate and follow updates in the Rolfe Arrow for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Calligan
Rolfe
Oat Planting Guide Urges Quick Spring Start
County extension assistant Ronan Orth urges rapid spring oats planting with best practices to ensure fast germination. Fertilizers boost yields for oats and corn. 40 lbs of actual nitrogen and 20 lbs of phosphate per acre are recommended. Prepare a firm seedbed and ensure seed contact with moist soil. use recommended varieties with high germination tests. Drilling seed increases yields and saves seed while fertilizing oats and forage crops in one pass.
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Ronan Orth
Rolfe Community High School Banquet Honors 220 Athletes
About 220 students, faculty, parents, and sports fans attended the Rolfe Community High School athletic banquet in the lunchroom. Wayne Cooley spoke on the aims of athletics, and Superintendent Charles Underwood received the crowd’s strongest ovation before his upcoming move to Jesup to lead its schools.
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Rolfe Community School
Irving Tange
Gordon Mehaffey
Muriel Spencer
Dale Buck
Phil Fanberz
al Gilbertson
Elder
Dan Offenburger
Wayne Cooley
Rolfe Community High School
Cooley
Town Girls’ High School Athletic Union
Therowd
Charles Underwood
Underwood
Jesup
Pocahontas Assn for Retarded Children Meets in Court
The Pocahontas County Assn for Retarded Children met in the courthouse at Pocahontas on April 14 at 8 p.m. with 12 members present. Leslie Kirchner was president, Mrs. Robert Snow elected secretary, and a $25 Laurens Progressive Club gift was noted. Helen B Henderson will speak May 5 in the courthouse Assembly Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Co. Ass’n
Pocahontas
Leslie Kirchner
Robert Snow
Lowell McGoy
Laurens
Progressive Club
Marvin Loxterkamp
Helen B. Henderson
Iowa Ass’n
Flood Damage in Pocahontas County Strikes Bridges and Roads
High waters over the past week caused extensive damage to bridges, drainage ditches, and roads across Pocahontas County. County Engineer Lynam reports several bridges damaged, with two in Lako township and one in Dover, Grant, and Cedar townships. One bridge opened to one lane on Rolfe Bradpate, while Rolfe West Bend remains closed. Temporary fills planned as conditions improve.
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On Lynam
Lynam
Lake Township
Dover
Grant
Cedar Townships
Wm. Bennett
Highway 44
National Library Week Observed at Nat' Library
The week of April 25 to May 1 1965 marks National Library Week. Library Board members chaired by Mrs. Brinkman plan open house, coffee, and library tours with students from Rolfe School visiting April 27–28. Overdue fines will be canceled during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Wm. Brinkman
W. G. Taylor
Edna Marcum
R. B. Ranney
Wm. Spencer
Flossie de Vaul
Deane Gunderson
Rolfe School
Lear
Newry
National Library
Leadership Session Teaches 4-Hers Music Recreation
Pocahontas County 4-H members interested in music and recreation leadership should attend a workshop in Algona this Saturday. The session runs 10 to 3 with a 9 a.m. courthouse departure, featuring Osage music teacher Ron Klinkenberg. Contact the County Extension office by Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Klinkenberg
Osage
Towa
Pocahontas County
Algona
Ronald Orth
Rolfe Rams Runner Up In Pocahontas Relays
Rolfe Rams finish third in a 30-school Class B field at Pocahontas Relays with 174 points. Hodaway and Rude lead mile relay to 3:49 while also taking second in 880 yard relay and contributing to other relay finishes. Havelock-Plover wins overall with 82 points and adds a Holstein victory with two relay titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Rams
Rams
Havelock~ Plover
Pomeroy
Craig Hodaway
Ed Rude
Don van Gorkom
Mike Brinkman
Hodaway
Dave Bennett
Marsh Brinkman
Paul Tange
van Gorkom
Rude
Bennett
Randy Howard
Marc Stouf
Hodoway
Cherokee
Rolfe
Alta
Havelock-Plover
Pocahontas
Holstein
Waters
Hanish
Sehleusener
Pollock
Campidilli
Paul Topliff
Gilmore City
Bradgate
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Tulip Time Festival
Rolfe High School
Mary Ann Brinkman
Mie Ele Bey
Gary Post Ae
Michael Brinkman Wee
Janet Jordan
Barbara Otto
Dennis Vaughn Arene
Bennett Ricklefs
Deborah Lehnus
Maribelle Ives Aee Ee
Fayeth Walton Wee Ee
Judy Smith Wee Ee
Jane Bielefeldt Meee
Laura Kennedy
Marc Sroufe
Linda DeWolf
Marcia Hood
Becky Ives
Susan Ricklefs
JoAnn Truelson
A Marilyn Long
Linda Heathman Weewe Eee
Freshmen
Susan Wilson
LaNell Ramsvig Meee
Sara Beckord Eames Pee
Kathleen Rickard Wee Etn
Brenda DeWall Meee
Jack Feldman
John Kennedy
Market Report
Sac City Band
Washington, D.C
Gary Smith
George Smith
Garth Smith
Dawn
Lawrence Nelson
Ray Smith
Gilmore City-Bradgate
Gilmore City-Bradgate High School
Ogden
GCG
Fredin
GCB Foundation
Humboldt Ars Carroll Keumper
Sheffield-Chapin
Albert City Kingsley
Rockwell City Prairie
MD Rolfe Boone Valley
Kanawha Sanborn A
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