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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1968
Page
5
Four returning senior lettermen Bruce Spencer Neal Vaughn Roger Allen and Dennis Edwards will anchor the team as they combine their 850 pounds to meet conference opponents this season. Head coach Roger Pohlman and assistant Alvin Dietrich expect much from these four and from other players moving into key positions.
Head coach Roger Pohlman leads 33 players in week one drills with 10 lettermen eight seniors and juniors plus sophomores and freshmen. The Rams aim to rebuild after losing several lettermen and face Swea City in the season opener on September 13 and a conference schedule beginning September 20 at Rockwell.
Most Rolfe businesses stay closed Monday September 2 for Labor Day. Rolfe Post Office will not handle mail delivery or window service. Rolfe Community School will not hold classes on Labor Day.
Mrs Zola Brinkman drove a 1963 model car that left a county gravel road four miles east and 1 1 4 miles north of Pocahontas on Wednesday afternoon. The vehicle rolled into an east ditch after losing control on loose gravel, landing on its top. Brinkman was admitted to Pocahontas County Hospital with a right arm fracture and other injuries. The car was reported a total loss.
A compact market report notes the odd headline warning urging safer driving to prevent injuries. It frames road safety as a community concern with no further details or data.
Iowa State Headquarters selects George C Buckwalter of Laurens as Local Board Chairman for 20 years of service with the Selective Service System in Pocahontas County. Buckwalter, chairman of the Laurens Local Board, completes two decades of leadership.
A sound specialist repaired the Ritz Theatre sound equipment this week and the Saturday Sunday program will proceed as scheduled. Last weekend screenings were cancelled due to sound problems and the Chamber of Commerce apologized to patrons. The projection system is now in top condition for The Scalp Hunters starring Burt Lancaster.
Seven wind erosion meetings are set in north central Iowa in early September. Iowa State University extension leader Clarence Babcock notes the sessions aim to discourage fall plowing after soybean harvest. Meetings start at 8 p.m. on September 3 Fort Dodge 4H Auditorium September 5 Humboldt New High School September 9 Pocahontas Assembly Room Courthouse September 11 Rockwell City Public Library.
A call to action urging stronger stewardship of natural resource heritage. Emphasizes improved policies, oversight, and long term sustainability for land, water, and ecosystems. Highlights urgency for government, communities, and industry to collaborate on conservation and responsible use.
The Tilley log cabin at Streit Memorial Park is under restoration under Brownie Richard of Rolfe with help from volunteers. Workers aim to finish in October. Next Tuesday September 3 voters in Rolfe will cast ballots at Duff's Produce and Appliance from 8 AM to 8 PM in the biennial primary. Incumbent Ed Sheleren faces Richard Bush for the first district county supervisor. County offices see several incumbents and nominees facing primaries, with many unopposed in both primaries and November.
Jill Brinkman daughter of Mr and Mrs David Brinkman earned the First Class Scout award after eight years in scouting. The ceremony at Streit Memorial Park August 22 featured a This Is Your Life program and rose and banner gifts, with Jill’s family active in leadership and several siblings also in scouting.
Qualified voters in the Rolfe District will vote Monday September 9 at the Rolfe school from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. for a three year director seat now held by Keith Rickard and a two year treasurer seat to succeed Mabelle Wiegert. Nomination papers are due by noon August 30 to secretary Geraldine Peterson. The current board includes Deane Gunderson president Kermitt Shimon Theo Ripperger Keith Rickard and Alvin Christensen.
The published list for the Summer Reading Program left out Nancy Brase. The librarian notes Nancy is an top reader with 29 books read in seven weeks, though she was away on vacation part of the period.
The Arrow seeks area college bound names and the institutions they will attend. Call 8-3369 with the list by Tuesday September 9 for publication.
Scheduled to commence Tuesday September 3 at Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville. An advertisement in this issue lists several courses offered at the Vocational Technical College.
Pocahontas County Clerk of District Court Paul J. Poduska announces re election bid. A Democrat, 47, married with eight children, Poduska has led the county Democratic Central Committee, chaired the Community Chest, and served as clerk for ten years. He is a World War II veteran and alumnus of Pocahontas Community School ISU Ames and Stanford University. He is unopposed in the September 1968 primary.
Verne C Callon, 76, of Long Beach California, died after a lengthy illness. Funeral services and burial were held in Long Beach. He was a former resident of the area. Surviving include his wife Helen Ranney of Havelock, one daughter, and his brother Floyd of Rolfe.
Registration for Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts is set for Wednesday September 4 from 4 00 to 5 00 p m at the Legion Hall. A 1 00 registration due is requested from all returning and new scouts. Cadette meetings follow on September 4 at 7 00 p m in the Library basement including new entrants.
Luther Thompson and N A Wilson led with 68 points to claim top honors in the Men's Golf League. Substitutes aided the champions in a tight three point margin over runners up L Monson and Larson. Final standings list 16 teams.
Due to Labor Day and a shortened work week, The Arrow requests readers phone in news to 83369 by Friday and asks Rolfe businessmen to submit ad copy to the office as early as possible.
The Rolfe Community School reports 440 students enrolled for the 1967-68 year. Kindergarten has 26 pupils with 13 boys and 13 girls taught by Mrs. Pearson. Morning and afternoon sessions list named pupils in each class.
Seven new teachers completed the staff of 34 for the 1968 69 term at Rolfe Community School. From left to right the newcomers are Mrs. R. N. Brenny second grade Mrs. Forstrum second grade Mrs. Jean Reese vocational homemaking Elizabeth Knolls English and speech Evelyn Baker third grade Stanley Hays instrumental music and Alvin Dietrich basketball coach and teacher.
Sara Beckord of Rolfe finished fifth in the 800 meters at the AAU Olympic trials in Walnut Grove California. Only top three advance to Mexico Olympics, her time 2 11 3 matched her earlier AAU result. Winners Manning Brown and Scott will represent the United States in Mexico.
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