Calcium Chloride Dust Treatment Spreads on Route 44
A calcium chloride dust control was applied along most of highway 44 from Bowen hill to Pilot Creek. The operation, carried out by Clifford Slayton and crew, used state equipment and followed preparation the day before. Residents note the road looks damp and the treatment lasts a limited time, necessitating two applications each season. Highway officials were not informed in advance, seen as a town surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen Hill
Clifford Slayton
Gedry Cravel
Tew
Sand
Garfield Street
Rolfe dominates 1-H Club Achievement Day at Pocahontas
Northeast corner youths excelled with top wins across health, demonstrations, and livestock contests. Robert Peterson led pullers with first place. Garfield Go-Getters earned multiple health and demonstration honors and state fair entries.
Unclear Local Meeting Noted At MCh Home
Fragmentary text suggests a meeting at a home in the evening with officers to be elected. Mentions auxiliary groups and a request for dues. Details are garbled and readings are uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McH
B & Hida
Feistian Cou Mars
Allan
Free Carnival Delights Rolfe Town Youth
A free carnival sponsored by Rolfe business group drew residents from far away with a merry go round Perris wheel and airplane swing. Crowds packed Friday and Saturday despite light rain, rides ran to capacity under police supervision, but some tickets remained unused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Felks
Highway commission seeks bids to pave Prinway No 10
The highway commission advertised bids for paving Prinway No 10 from Pocahontas to Gilmore City covering 114 miles and for constructing 34 culverts on the same highway. Bids opened Sept 1, with paving likely this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Highway Commission
Pocahontas
Gilmore City
Backbone County Sees Drought Broken by Inching Rain
Drought in Backbone County eased after Thursday showers that brought about an inch of moisture. Light rain continued through Friday and Saturday, reviving pastures and grass while protecting a hoped for corn crop with a rough 40 percent yield. Hot spells and blocked roads marked the season, but cooler, damp air suggests the worst is over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontis
Lake Okabena Bathing Spot Attracts Crowds In Heat
Lake Okabena near town draws many bathers on hot days with a springboard over the creek, dam water level high, and the Howland property hosting the popular swim site. Weekend crowd reaches capacity as cars line the creek bed and highway. Local belief notes the area may help purify the creek and provide winter fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Okabena
Pilot Creek
Howland
W. T. Howland
Rolfe Peppes Picnic At Clear Lake
Rolfe residents and friends gathered at Clear Lake State Park on a Sunday picnic. Mrs. Tier man Nelson freddy of Athert Lea and Ruth Nelson of Albert Lea joined the group along with many local families and guests. The event echoed a prior gathering last year and featured a reunion vibe for attendees from Rolfe and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfeites
Chear Lake State Park
Tierman Nelson
Freddy
Athert Lea
Renetieves
Nelsons
Rolfe
Herman Nelson
Gr. A. Dassen
Clear Lake
Chialotte Johnson
Chicago
Pollock
Choral Union Meets at Rolfe Church Picnic
The Choral Union of Eagle Grove circuits the Norwegian Lutheran church met in Rolfe on Monday with about 50 attending. They picnic at City Park in the afternoon, shared covered dishes, and later held a supper and practice at Trinity Lutheran church. The group has built a growing reputation as a musical organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Grave
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Rolfe
Focal Crowe
Trinity Lutheran Church
Promotion Club Reviews Committee Reports At Regular Meeting
The Promotion Club postponed its meeting due to St Margaret’s carnival and discussed treasury concerns from Trade Extension and the need for athletic profits. They announced a September 6 and 7 softball tournament and praised the Relfe team’s state tournament showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Margaret’s
Trinity Lutheran Ladies
C. J. Guiderson
Trade Extension Committee
Treasury
N. A. Wilson
Vi. Hauek
Relfe
Boone
Woodman Tean
Des Moines
Oakland
Council Bluffs
Tad. C
White
L. R. Davidson
T. D. Jones
Gunderson
Mildred Kueck
JC. Sennett
AMW
Webb
Mreo
C. W. Siefkin
California
Chicago
Francis Hiood
Karl Perguson
J. C. Damborg
A. Simonson
J. Jaynes
W. R. Jones
A. M. Kent
Brownsville
Tex
J. B. Kent
Ma. Kent
Texas
Team of Pullers Dominate Local Fair Contests
Robert N. Peterson's drag team cleaned up at Achievement Hall and county fairs last week winning pulling contests at Pocahontas Manson and Penefeldt. The heavyweights weigh in around 2260 pounds and show strong digging power. They are expected to compete in more pulling events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Peterson
Pocahontas, Manson and
Penefeldt
Mr. Peterson
Driver License Examinations Dates Updated
The highway patrol will hold driver license examinations in Pocahontas on September 11 and 24, October 9 and 23, November 6 and 20, and December 1 and 18.
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Pocahontas
New Classification for Idle Farm Land Under Soil Conservation
Farmers in the 19386 farm program may classify land newly cultivated after June 36 as soil conserving if no soil-depleting crop was harvested in 130. The change, announced by Harry L. Lund, requires the conserving crop to survive winter and limits nurse crop to half the usual rate. Alfalfa is the sole recommended winter-surviving legume or grass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Lund
County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Lund
Mrs Moen Returns From Humboldt To Aid Mother
Mrs C J Moen comes back from Humboldt where she aided her mother Mrs J J Knieriem who is now greatly improved after care assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Moen
Humboldt
J. J. Knieriem
Rolfe Softball Team Competes At State Tournament
The Rolfe softball squad reached the state tournament in Boone after winning the Alta district title. They won 5 1 in the first game against Modern Woodmen of Des Moines, then lost 2 1 to Oakland, with Rolfe's sole run coming in the fifth. Drier led Rolfe with multiple extra base hits while both teams posted six hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Alta
Boone
Tto
Wayme
Woodman
Des Moines
Nelson
Taylor
Battery
Woodmen
Drier
Dillon
Rolfe Bays
Peterson
Showers
Talesis
Rhe
Role
Oakland
Council Bluffs
Cooper
McKnight
Town
Diamond
Weleh
Tracery
Ruben
Kort Dodge
Rolfe Grounds
Wells
Rudd
Pillow
Fort Dodge
Bryan
School for Supervisors on Soil Conservation
About 128 farmer reporters and helpers attended a school of instruction preparing them to check compliance on the L086 soil conservation program. The school held at Pavahentas Friday August 2 conducted by Fred Roewe district field man for the state soil conservation committee. The farm reporters will proceed to check compliance on farms in their territory immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavahentas
Fred Roewe
State Soil Conservation Committee
Rolfe Local News Items Highlight Local Visits and Travel
The James Cornwell family joined friends for a West Bend park picnic. Several Rolfe residents report visits and trips in Fairmont Minnesota Chicago Pocahontas Sioux City Currie Hadley and Fort Dodge. Ruth Murray of Fort Dodge plans nurse training in Sioux City beginning Sept. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cornwell
West Bend Park
T. G. Sime
Finness
T. J. Sime
Fairmont
Minn
Lea Walker
Winnebago
H. Cc. McCray
Robert Pollock
Mary
Jean
Chicago
Charlotte Johnson
James Sernett
Jerry Hotavek
Mary Sernett
Pocahontas
J. W. Grant
A. R. Thornton
Carmi Vaughn
Rolfe Autora
Ruth Murray
Fort Dodge
Rolfe
Sioux City
Methodist Hospital
Mia
Abs. Wim. Schoenberger
Pear Hudson
Currie, Minn
Vernon Hollenbeck
Hadley
Big Entries Indicate Rolfe Softball Tourney Set Sept 6-7
The Rolfe Softball Association expects a huge event at Rolfe City Park on Sunday and Labor Day September 6 and 7. Class A features teams from Fort Dodge Sac City and Rolfe among others while Class B draws Bradgate Palmer Manson Rutland and Varina. The association aims to cover costs with a successful tournament as fans are urged to generate support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Softball Association
Rolfe City Park
Chis Cafe
Plats Bakers of
Fort
Dodge
LaVerne
Paulolina
Sac City
Rolfe
Bradgate
Palmer
Manson
Rutliand
Varina
Sherman Boys Across Pone News From Mars Visit
The Aryowman reports Ben Sherman now living in Hollywood Cal sending news that Ben and Fred Sherman recently travel from Murape returning home. Dr Ben practices in Tee wood as a Roenteenologist and went to Paris for a mime Curie Baai institute course with Dr Coutasa. The pair toured Europe visiting Zurich Munich Prague Vienna and London amid frequent rain.
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Mars
Ben Sherman
Hollywood
Cal
Ben
Fred Sherman
Murape
Teewood
Paris
Curie Baaium
Coutasa
Sherman
Europe
Zurich
Munich
Prague
Vienna
Londen
Wilhelm Family Reunion at Golo Sely Park
The Wilhelm family held its third annual reunion in Golo Sely Park on Sunday August 23 with a basket dinner. Attendees included Sol Wilhelm descendants such as Mrs Lighter of Rolfe Dr S E Wilhelm of Sac City and several others from Moneta Conrad Grundy Center and Rolfe. A business meeting followed the dinner and a program, then social time until departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm
Golo Sely
SA. Yee Te Bers
Sians
Sol Wilhelm
Tf Lighter
Ralfe
S. EL Wilhelm
Sac City
George Lighter
Curtis
Conrad
Grundy Center
Hammai Lighter
George Shey
John Ciutidersa
Deane
Local social notes from Rolfe area through town visits
ROLEFE LOCAL NEWS reports visitors and movers of Rolfe residents. Miss Ruth Webb leaves for Council Bluffs to teach, and Ruth Elmer and others visit Emmetsburg and West Bend. Mr Peter Johnson trades a garage for a car at Rolfe Auto Co. Many relatives travel to and from Rolfe for reunions and visits including Minneapolis Montreal and Charter Oak. Local residents are seen around Crystal Lake and Goelafen with family events and sales mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr
ER. A. Messinger
Lake Okoboji
Ruth Webb
Merdax
Council Bluffs
W. J. Johnson
G. & Shriner
Gyla
Crystal Lake
Peter Johnson
Garfield Street
Rolfe Auto Co
Thurlow Seifert
Adair
V.st St
W. W. Beam
Gerald White
Weinnifred White
Gehrt
Emmetsburg
West Bend
John Engle
Dorothy
Minneapolis
Rolfe
J.T. Grant
Jean and
Gladys Cuien
Montreal
Canada
Joe Meliwen
Superior
Wis
Xae
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Tso
WAAEW
Iowa
Towa
Terri
Ful Terrace Park
Ar- Pak
Abe Poryts
Dave
Heditie
Bohl
Lowa
Terrace Park
Caely
Frend James Graham
Pio
George Spear
Leek Spon
Shiiner
Alley Heathoan
Ser
George
D. A. Link
Ledge
Sim Link
Johnson
Tre Peaverson
Gerald Foust
Karl Young NY
Atkinshaw
Ottosen
Hott
Francis Hood
St. Matthew's Parish
Ken Mithpatrick
Robert Peterson
Iowa State
Spencer
Wirst
Mary Beth Brinkman
Marie Hosier
Garfield Go-Getters Club
Mary van Ives
Garfield Go- Getters Club
H. D. Brinksman
Doris Vaughn
Wilna Struthers
Worth While Club
Mrs
Thon Dives
Ty Dr. Peterson
Henry Earnhardt
Earl Ives
Ketfe
Willi Braboef
Miss Boyle
Joes
Mas
Jones
Oid Xporscrad
Pocahontas Record-Democrat
Pocahontas Business Men
Miss Lavorine Stable
Pocahontas Wa
Mise Dorahel Simpson
Pocawhontas
Poultry Bipet
Thomas Dst
Vireunt Seaman
Winifred Brinkman
Junior Hopkins
Ewe dambe-Pist
John Eyton
Pfirst
Edmer Blomberg
Avery Shold
Reever DeWolf
Vincent Branioun
Utter
Biystamsecond
Elmer Blomberg
Roger DeWelf
Jimmy Hopkins
Phillips Brinkman
Rollin Does
Lewis Kelly
James Welly
Vincent Branigan
Keith Kells
Rayemond Benekes
Leland Beneke
Lorena Hoerchler
Louise Vaughn
Booths
Swan Lake Townships
Garfield Township
Backbone
Choral Union
Ueathman and Utterson
Oakland I
School For Supervisors ON Soil Conservation
Pone
Rolefe
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