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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1967
Page
5
Rider Dan Allen faced off with stubborn donkeys in an evening game labeled by spectators as a comic challenge. The MYF group overcame tough odds to edge opponents 5-4, with unusual plays from pitcher and batter guiding the quirky clash to a close finish.
Ben Ricklefs stationed in Alaska writes to his parents about severe flooding in the Yukon area. He describes rising waters, flooded hangars, and crews aiding stranded residents while wading through deep water to help vehicles and boats, noting river crest fears and ongoing rain.
Work reaches final stages for lighting and seating upgrades at Memorial Field near Rolfe Cora Milihity School District. Temporary bleachers to be moved from baseball area while voters in Area 1 elect a six year County Board of Education member and consider Area College tax levy proposed by Arrow.
The Northeast Town and Country Community Chest drive met August 28 at the Iowa Electric Light and Power building to plan the fundraising this year. A budget of 4 070.00 was approved, 00 less than 1966, with Jerry Hughes chairing and Tim Kemna campaign chairman. Township chairs are Jerry Turner George Lehnu Clarence Stearns and Jim Moline with local committees forming soon.
Canvassers will visit farms in Pocahontas County starting Thursday after a kickoff at the Pocahontas Methodist Church. Area chairmen include Rev Warren Bintz Des Moines Township Roy Thompson Bid Baker Chester Truelsen Lawrence Henderson Powhatan Charles Lebnus Mike Strong Roosevelt Township Russel Jordan George Smith Garfield Township Joe Johnson Howard Hansen. The goal is one and one third carloads of soybeans or cash value. Last year contributions totaled 3079.40 with a 1985 total of 2929.70. funds go through Church World Service.
The Rolfe Post Office will not provide mail service on Monday September 4 in observance of Labor Day. Most local businesses will also be closed. No losses will be held at the Rolfe Community School on Junior Day.
Rammettes defeat Laurens girls 19-18 in nine innings as Debbie Zeman earns the win and Kay Sheets the loss. Peggy Pedersen and Diane Smith star with multiple hits while Barbara Hansen shines on defense for the home squad.
Community groups call for volunteers to assist with the Zam Girls program. Eligible adults 18 and older may sign up on Friday or Saturday, September 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Sun set Hill Marion. An orientation is planned for Saturday.
Oscar E. Peterson 69 of Rolfe Iowa died Sunday after a short illness. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St Margaret’s Catholic Church in Rolfe with Rev David Hogan presiding. Burial was at St Patrick’s Cemetery Lizard township. He was born June 21 1898 in Rolfe and married Irene Walsh Hughes Feb 27 1938 at Fort Dodge. Surviving are his wife a daughter Jane Ellen Swan and two stepdaughters plus four grandchildren and two sisters.
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