Rolfe Grades Present Operetta Lazy Town Friday Evening
Rolfe grade school stages Lazy Town an operetta in two acts on Friday April 29 at 8 oclock. The tale follows Menna Roozie and the Roozie family in a Hollandish western town as gold fever drives antics and the group of children celebrate a birthday with lively roles.
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Rolfe
Menna Roozie
Sally Webb
Roozies
Mama Roozie
Joann Bixler
Papa
Bobby Riches
Peter Roozie
John Wiezman
Darrell Watts
Laddie DeWolf
Clifford Smith
Clifford
Tubby
Evelyn Perrin
Jo Ann Hauck
Joyce Thornton
Virginia DeVaul
Margery Ann Jones
Jane Peterson
Vera DeVaul
Christibel Bragatti
Nellie
Peter
Iowa Tops Nation in Oat Production in 1986
Iowa leads the nation in oats with 155,193,000 bushels grown in 1986 and an average price of 42 cents per bushel, totaling 65,181,342 dollars. The northern three tiers of counties show the strongest output, closely followed by the central trio.
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Iowa
Forsythe Exonerated By Federal Grand Jury
Gaylord Forsythe was exonerated by a federal grand jury last week on a charge of writing a $1000 extortion note to Clark Gable. He was arrested last February after federal agents conducted an investigation. Forsythe, a resident of Fonda, is free and no other charges are expected. In a separate note, Mr and Mrs J A Zimmerman and their children visited Sunday in Estherville.
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Gaylord Forsythe
Clark Gable
Forsythe
Fonda
Rolfe Unit Hostess To County Auxiliary
Rolfe American Legion Auxiliary hosted county auxiliaries in the Methodist church basement drawing about 50 attendees. Mrs. C B Chapman opened the meeting and Mrs. Neiman, county chairman from Pocatontas, presided.
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Rolfe American Legion Auxiliary
C. B. Chapman
Neiman
Pocahontas
Laurens
Havelock
Palmer
Rolfe
Lee Laird
Rockwell City
Eighth District
Knoxville
Des Moines
Irene Peterson
Girls’ Glee Club
Vera de Vaal
Marjorie Ann Jones
Rolfe Rolfe
Marvin Burroughs
Weather swings push rain into heat as fields recover
The week featured cooler temperatures with heavy rain and thunder. Showers and warmth spurred quick garden and lawn growth while cisterns refilled and corn ground preparation stayed ahead of schedule. Wet conditions persisted through Tuesday to Wednesday.
Library to reopen first Wednesday in May
Rolfe library will reopen the first Wednesday in May following a library board meeting. The April best sellers include fiction titles Northwest Passage And So Victoria Gone With the Wind and non fiction How to Win Friends and Influence People An American Doctor's Odyssey.
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Library Board
Rolfe Library
Grant Pollock
Northwest Passage
Kenneth Roberts
Victoria
Vaughan Wilkins
Margaret Mitchell
Dale Carnegie
V. Heiser
A J Shaw Files Papers for State Senate Run
Alfred J. Shaw of Pocahontas files nomination papers for re election on the Republican ticket as state senator from Pocahontas county confirming his political bid and party affiliation.
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A. J. Shaw
Alfred J. Shaw
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
Concert at School Presented to Packed Auditorium
A capacity audience attended a Sunday afternoon concert by Rolfe high school music groups and soloists in the school auditorium. Sponsored by local churches, the program featured Mozart, Mary Beth Brinkman soprano, Mary Jane Hunter contralto, Irene Petersen mezzo soprano, and ensembles including the girls' sextette and strings. Four acts advance to the Iowa City state music contest in May. A silver offering supported contestants.
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Rolfe
Britt
Webster City
Sinning
Tompkins
Mozart
Mary Beth Brinkman
Girl's Glee Club
Allan Lomen
Irene Petersen
Boys’ Glee Club
Mary Jane Hunter
Jeanette Hauck
Iowa City
Rollin Ives Host To Garfield 4-H Boys
The Garfield Hustler's 4-H club met Monday evening April 18 at Rollin Ives home after a postponement. Members had record books checked and agreed to start magazine subscription sales. A V Boorman county farm bureau director spoke. Next meeting May 2 at Phillips Brinkman home with bee expert F B Paddock. Adults and youths welcome.
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Garfield Hustler
Rollin Ives
A. V. Boorman
Farm Bureau Organization
Phillips Brinkman
F. B. Paddock
Methodist Ladies Aid Hear Winter Travel Talks
The Methodist Aid met in the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon with devotional leader Mrs. Alta Hewlett. Speakers Mrs. Ellen Butler and Mrs. I. Kirkpatrick shared brief winter experiences in Mississippi and California. A duet was sung by Mrs. B. A. Showers and Mrs. Grant Johnson, and Mrs. T. D. Jones closed with a poem.
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Methodist Aid
Alta Hewlett
Ellen Butler
I. Kirkpatrick
Mississippi
California
J. K. Lemon
Butler
B. A. Showers
Grant Johnson
T. D. Jones
Promotion Club Meeting Today at Noon
Promotion club members are urged to attend a noon gathering at the usual location and time with Warren Stanley slated to chair the session. The note invites members to come out and participate.
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Warren Stanley
D and Mt Rolfe Enter Essays in National Air Mail Contest
Postmaster A M Simonson reports progress in the National Air Mail campaign running May 15 to 21. D M T and Rolfe schools enter national essay contests with winners advancing to county, state, and national levels. Rolfe Arrow to publish essays. air mail pickup set for Pocahontas May 19 with Rolfe sending a pouch.
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A. M. Simonson
National Air Mail
Rolfe
Rolfe Arrow
Pocahontas
Arrow
Pocahontas County
Post Office Department
Rude Announces Candidacy for County Board Seat
BK. A. Rude, chairman of the board of supervisors, declares his bid for reelection on the Republican ticket for the term starting Jan 1, 1939. He seeks voters’ support in the June 6 primary, citing fairness, service to the county, and prior experience.
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BK. A. Rude
Board of Supervisors
the Arrow
Rude
Powhatan 4-H Club Met At Henderson
The Powhatan 4-H Club met Tuesday evening April 19 at the home of Laurence Henderson. Members present included Jean Pringle Merle Kerns Eugene Forrey and others. Dr L M Graham spoke on feeding and care of livestock and a lunch was served by Mrs Henderson. Also noted were travel updates from Mr and Mrs E A Messinger visiting Rolfe and Ark home.
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Powhatan 4-H Club
Laurence Henderson
Jean Pringle
Merle Kerns
Eugene Forrey
Floyd Minkler
Dean Stover
Charles Sharp
Harlan Horsman
Morris Forrey
Jimmy Tremble
Jacky Pringle
Wayne Henderson
Jay Arnold
Leonard Henderson
Orville Nicol
Junior Minkler
Keith Horsman
H. Minkler
L. M. Graham
State Fair Announces Record Premiums for Iowa Exposition
Iowa Territorial Centennial State Fair in Des Moines will award 115000 in cash premiums across competitive departments, up about 8000 from last year. Premium list with rules will be available in two weeks, free from the state secretary. Exposition runs August 26 to September 2. Mrs Keith Haynes was hospitalized in Fort Dodge after flu complications.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Fair
Attempted burglary at Rickard store reported
An attempted burglary occurred Wednesday night at Rickard hardware. Pete Paulson heard a noise near a side rear window around 1130 PM. a shell box with BB shot was found outside. The Rickards investigated and nothing was taken, suggesting the thieves fled before entry.
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Rickard Hardware
Pete Paulson
Rickard
Rickards
Stores in Rolfe to Stay Open Wednesday Evenings All Summer
Rolfe stores will remain open on Wednesday evenings starting next week and continuing through summer. The change follows a previous closure on Wednesdays since last fall and aims to provide extra shopping convenience.
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Rolfe
Fort Dodge District Women’s Missionary Meet in Rolfe
The Fort Dodge district of the Woman's Home Missionary society held a profitable meet in Rolfe at the Methodist church with nearly 200 registered. Rev. James N. Smith spoke on the society's work at York Nebraska and international affairs while life memberships were awarded and officers elected for the new year.
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Fort Dodge
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
Rolfe Methodist Church
Rolfe
Atwell and Becker Florist Companies
W. R. Bowers
James N. Smith
Mother’s Jewels
York
Neb
Flossie DeVaul
T. D. Jones
Anthony William Tompkins
Franklin Day DeVaul
W. H. Hubbard
le Mars
G. E. Eggleston
Galva
Vander Wilt
Milford
Handy
Gilmore City
Queen Esther
Stella Mae Brinkman Honored at Pre Nuptial Shower
Miss Stella Mae Brinkman was honored at a pre nuptial shower Thursday evening hosted by her aunt Mrs. Henry F. Olerich. Guests wrote recipes and advice for the bride to be and she received many gifts. A lunch followed, served by Mrs. Olerich and helpers including Mrs. Nelson Brinkman and John Brinkman among others.
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Stella Mae Brinkman
James 4
Butterworth
Henry F. Olerich
Stella Mae
Olerich
Meschanies J. (. Nelson
Glyde Brinkman
ALA
Brinkman
Child Development Course Completed in Garfield Township
Women in Garfield township completed the "Child Development" course led by Mrs. A. A. Grinkonin with home sessions, covering nutrition, diet, and disease prevention. Lessons promoted milk and egg intake, weight charts were issued, and Achievement Day is set for Pocahontas May 13 with township exhibits and outcome reports.
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Garfield Township
Clicks
Defenden Conat
Ato Ogumber
Hovel Teaders
Glyde Brinkoni
A. A. Grinkonin
Pocahontas
KMA To Present New Radio Program Monday Noon
The Brovett Implement Co sponsors a radio program via McCormick Deering dealers to be heard on KAMA Shenandoah every weekday from 12 to 1. The first broadcast is scheduled for next Monday May 2. Julius Stevenson works at the J C Penney store in Fore Dodge.
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The
Brovett Implement Co
McCormick- Deering Dealers
Kama, Shenandoah
Tasso P
Listen Inc
EMA
Julius Stevenson
J.C. Penney
Fore Dodge
Cattle Breeders Banquet Draws Nearly One Hundred Farmers
About 100 farmers from across the county attended the Pocahontas County Cattle Feeders Association semi annual banquet in Pocahontas on Wednesday evening. Jex Bereford spoke on factors likely affecting the cattle market. H C Aaberys summarized a producers survey on marketing intentions and C A Oldsen urged affiliating with the Town Beef Producers. CLD Wenell presided, LeRoy Nelson served as secretary, with a fall banquet planned for September or October.
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Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
CLD
Wenell
Laurens
LeRoy Nelson
Rolfe
Coroner Jury Finds No Felonious Intent in Fatal Collision
A coroner jury in an inquest near Palmer found no felonious intent in the deaths of Thomas Skinner aged 23 and Walter Schiff aged 24, who died when their car collided with another at an intersection near Fort Dodge last week.
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Palmer
Thomas Skinner
Walter Schiff
Fort Dodge
Federated County Clubs Meet in Plover Gathering
Over 100 registered members attended as Laurens Rolfe Fonda and Plover sent delegates. Programs included reports by Marvin Worhinvereo and Victor Bink, a lecture on conservation, musical numbers by Phylis Horsman and Ruth Magness, and a film talk on syphilis led by Sharon Des Moines.
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Marvin
Heowtes
Laurens Mar
Ponteras Pakar
Chile
Sma
Pomeroy
Victor Bink
Mas
Merton
Tolio
A. Wiese
Viaatinitir
J. J. Pollock
Mover
Edward Lehnus
Plover
Margaret Pollock
Rolfe
Phylis Horsman
Fonda
Laurens
Achievement Day at Ridotto Postponed
The county home project achievement day at Ridotto ballroom was postponed from Friday April 20 to Friday in March. The program will be carried out at the new date and location originally planned.
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Ridotto
Ridotte
Ed Wieland Secures Trio of Chukkers
Rai Wieland, in California, obtained two hens and a male chukker. The birds are hardy game birds, a Siberian native, possibly the only Iowa trio. Wieland aims to raise chukkers and may release a pair next year if successful. The chukker is smaller than a prairie chicken and larger than a quail, gray with a barred side breast. Mrs Elizabeth Larson of Fort Dodge visited Mrs K J Struthers between trains.
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Rai Wieland
California
Iowa
Wieland
Garfield Go-Getters Meet With Bery White
Garfield Go-Getters gather with Bery White age 28 for a meeting. Mary Isabelle Chamber discusses Indian music and Wharlow Lieurance. Beverly DeWalfoon presents a conservation tab on Bee study. Lorraine Shimoneiee reports on Posture Training School at Spencer. Lorraine, Mary Margaret Brinkman attend and demonstrate posture exercises. Winifred Brinkman reports on Mother-Daughter Banquet in Buena Vista County. Luncheon hosted by Beverly DeWolt. Next meeting at her home with a one o'clock mothers and daughters luncheon.
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Winifred Brinkman
J l
Buena Vista County
Beverly DeWolt
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J. A. Zimmerman
Estherville
J. A. Johnson
Garfield
Methodist Ladies Aid
MT. and
E. A. Rude
Henderson
E. A. Messinger
Biloxi
Miss
J. P. Lester
Mena
Ark
Lesters
Keith Haynes
Lutheran
W.elmls
KMA
Ed Wieland
Chukkers
Elizabeth Larson
K. J. Struthers
Bery! White
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