Family Gathering Honors Clifford Nielsen At Rolfe Picnic
A Sunday dinner at the Nelsen home in Rolfe honored Clifford Nielsen of Camas Washington. Attendees included numerous Rolfe area families and travelers from Osage Sioux City and Laurens plus long list of relatives. Afternoon callers shared greetings with extended kin including Alaska trip visitors Joe Webb and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C
August Nielsen
Clifford
Camas, Wash
Roger Ives
Becky
Jeff
N. GC. Nielsen
Rolfe
Dale Johnson
Ricky
Rhonda
Pocahontas
Marie Miller
Sioux City
Des Moines Township School 1954 Graduates Reunion
Members of the Des Moines Township School 1954 graduating class and other alumni gathered in the Rolfe library basement on Saturday evening for a potluck supper and social. Attendees included Virgil Peterson and Vickie of Armstrong, Harley Bradburn of Sioux City, Jim Bennett and Marilyn, Cindy and Dean of West Bend, Dick Bennett and Marilyn, Barbara Harris, Bob Kirchner, Russell Jensen and Kay Hanrahan of Des Moines, Betty Huston and Andy Metz of Gilmore City. Trimble family reunion held in Laurens with about 70 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Township School
Rolfe
Virgil Peterson
Vickie
Armstrong
Harley Bradburn
Sioux City
Jim Bennett
Cindy
Dean
West Bend
Dick Bennett
Marilyn
Barbara Harris
Bob Kirchner
Russell Jensen
Kay Hanrahan
Des Moines
Betty Huston
Andy Metz
Gilmore City
Community Shower Honors Shirley Hughes Herscher
Shirley Hughes Herscher was guest of honor at a Rolfe Methodist church shower on August 12. She and her relatives received corsages while a program featured Mrs. E Burns as chairman, songs by Jean Keeble and Marlene Lowe, readings by Sharon Wickie, and a solo by Mrs. James Keeble. Assistants unwrapped gifts with Esther Fevold, Dorothy Lanus, and Linda Hughes acting as helpers. Hostesses included Mesdames D. Spencer E. Yeung G. Beckord and O. E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Hughes Herscher
Rolfe Methodist Church
Hanks Hughes
Sadie Colee
Mis
Margey Hughes
E. Burns
Jean Keeble
Marlene Lowe
Sharon Wickie
James Keeble
George Beckord
Shirley
Esther Fevold
Humboldt
Dorothy Lanus
Linda Hughes
Margie Hughes
Mesdames
D. Spencer
E. Yeung
G. Beckord
O. E
Honor Shower for Local Woman at Havelock
A group including Peterson, Pedersen, Spencer, Bailey, Cran and others hosted a niece or friend as honoree received a celebratory shower in Havelock the night before. Misses Esther Fevold and Margie Hughes were mentioned among attendees.
Rolfe Golf Auxiliary Hosts Dessert Lunch and Card Party
Twenty ladies attended a dessert lunch and card party at the clubhouse on Tuesday evening August 19. Hostesses were Beth Hook Shirley Lawton Betty Spencer and Mildred Lehman. A short business meeting followed. Bridge prizes went to Mamie Sime and Suma Butler while 500 winners were Alice Bierstedt and Mildred Lehman. Bingo prize was won by Lois Accurso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Golf Auxiliary
Beth Hook
Shirley Lawton
Betty Spencer
Mildred Lehman
Mamie Sime
Suma Butler
Alice Bierstedt
Lois Accurso
Tributes Paid to Husband and Father at Lunch
Dinner honors Pearl B. Chambers and family as tributes from Isabelle Flanigan Frances Measom Elwood S. Chambers and Garland S. Chambers express gratitude for the luncheon honoring the husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Pearl B. Chambers
Isabelle Flanigan
Frances Measom
Elwood S. Chambers
Garland S. Chambers
Mrs J L Moore Celebrates 87th Birthday
Mrs J L Moore thanks friends for cards gifts and calls she received on August 26 marking her 87th birthday with appreciation and a brief note of thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Moore
Thanking Friends for Gifts After Hospital Stay
Mrs. William Spencer and Jeffery Allen express gratitude to friends and relatives for gifts flowers and cards received during hospitalization and after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Spencer
Jeffery Allen
Card of Thanks to Friends for Birthday Gifts
A grateful note from Anna M Christensen thanks friends for cards gifts and letters received on her birthday and wishes God’s blessing on all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M, Christensen
Neighborhood honors Mrs Jane Ralph on birthday
A group of neighbors and friends gathered to celebrate Mrs Jane Ralph's birthday. They arrived with gifts and flowers and shared ice cream and birthday cake to mark the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Ralph
Community thanks for kindness after bereavement
We wish to thank all our neighbors and friends for the many acts of kindness during our recent bereavement. Gifts of food, cards, beautiful flowers, memorials and trips were deeply appreciated. We especially thank the W.S.C.S. for the support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Ellsworth Visitors Call on Hetlands Before Pocahontas Trip
Mr and Mrs Ardian Hetland along with Janeen and Shelle of Ellsworth visited Leo Flaherty on Sunday morning. They planned to travel to Pocahontas to attend the Knapp Flaherty event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardian Hetland
Janeen and
Shelle
Ellsworth
Leo Flaherty
Pocahontas
Knapp-Flaherty
Rolfe and Pocahontas News Roundup Sees Local Happenings
A Pocahontas hotel hosted a reunion with 60 attendees from Rolfe including the Flaherty Shimon Hartmann and Otto families. Rolfe residents visited relatives in Phoenix and Estherville while Rev Schaper plans a return from Grosse Lie Mich to Rolfe. Fred Block leaves Pocahontas for two years service as his wife stays with relatives. Football invitees from Rolfe receive Emmetsburg Junior College calls and a large Block family reunion was held at Ostosen. Local sales reports from Omaha include steer lots. Rolfe community guests include Harmony and Nielsen families, Sue Nicoson featured on stage, and a Blacksmith of the Year named at a gathering with Pan O Gold Bakery tour and Hotel Warden gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Schaper
Rolfe
Grosse Lie, Mich
Sue Nicoson
Sam Nicoson
Ilene Woodley
Rowan
Glenn Mishler
Clarion
Ray Hagie
Larson Skeries
Sheffield
E. Aldershoff
Columbus Junction
Norma Skeries
Blacksmiths and Welders Hold 50th Convention
Yewa Blacksmiths and Welders Association held its 50th annual convention August 8 and 9 at Fort Dodge hotels. Registration began August 8 at the Warden. Directors elected for three-year terms include Walter Feldik and E C Davis. officers Floyd Whitten and Vern Smith were chosen for the coming year. The event featured plant tours and a banquet at Wahkonsa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yewa Blacksmiths and Welders Association, Inc
Warden
Walter Feldik
Fredericksburg
E. C. Davis
Eliott
Earl Thompson
Hinton
Floyd Whitten
Rowan
Vern Smith
Fostoria
Willard Ruehs
Jesup
Walter Faldick
Hotel Wahkonsa
Nine Children Escape Serious Injury At Kiron Play Days Ride
Nine youngsters escaped serious injury when a swinging chair ride at Kiron Play Days tipped over. The riders were thrown clear of the iron bars and only suffered scratches and bruises.
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Britt
Oscar Trimble
Davenport
Nyla Trimble
Maquoketa
Roy Johnson
Don Jeffers
Donna
Lester Siddall
Laurens
D.M.T
Trimble
Legion Hall
Lloyd
Ize
Folks
Sam Minnard
Buster Brown
Robbie Brooks
Simpson
Fruit of Loom
Rolfe Dry Goods
Archie
Helen Phillips
Pocahontas County
Rolfe Local News
Hulgan Plumbing & Heating
Olney Food Market
HIC
Betty Crocker
Welch
HEINZ
Manchester Contaere
Folger’s
Bartlett
Colorado Peaches
Charmin
Clearfield Chee Zee
Charles Otto
Phoenix
Ariz
Virgil Roberts
Harrison Wunn
Gilman
Dora Bilney
Wunn
Lee Harmon
L.H. Smith
Bilney
Harmon
Estherville
Vernon Shimon
Emma Chapman
la Verne
Fred James Block
Armed Forces
Art Henry
Emmetsburg Junior College
Lloyd Trupe
Paul Biedermann, Jr
Larry Stacy
Fred Block
Harold
Grace
Carl
James Block
Aubrey King
Manson
Lillian Wehrspann
Fred
P.A.E. Club
Betty Brewster
Muriel Spencer
Gale Cooksey
Judy
Battle Lake
Minn
Jos
Louis Buck
H. ¥. Elmhurst
Loyal, Wis
Good Thunder, Minn
Omaha
Ralph Kauffman
Chas. A
Merle Olson
John Douglas
LeRoy Miller
Spencer
Mr. Douglas
R. D. Higgins
Capt
James Anderson
Anchorage
Alaska
Chester Truelson
Karen
Harold McCullough
Beloit
Wis
Floyd Minkler
Plover
Virginia
Jean Froh
Fort Dodge
Jeff Cummings
Perry, Ga
Will Struthers
Glen Holtorf
E. C. Clemons
Clifford Nielsen
Cams, Wash
Bock Bros
Bob Waggoner
America
U.S. Savings Bonds
U.S
Treasury Department
Advertising Council
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