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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1972
Page
6
Mrs. Bill Fairley nee Irene Richter was honored at a August 23 bridal shower in St Margaret’s parish hall. Hostesses were the bride’s friends and family. Corsages went to the bride and her mother Enid Richter.
The Golf Club Auxiliary met at the clubhouse on August 23 with Rose Calligan and Nadine Saathoff as hostesses for the lunch. In Contract Bridge Evelyn Kaiser won the high score, Violetha Bennett the second high. Nadine Saathoff took the high in 500 with Doris Schultz second. Vi Wold won the bingo prize.
Methodist Church circles gathered Wednesday August 23 with Naomi Circle led by Mrs Alma Ogden and Ruth Circle hosted by Mrs Robert Gill. Naomi Circle drew seventeen members and two guests. Ruth Circle sixteen members and one guest attended.
St Pauls Lutheran circles met August 23 with Ruth Circle at Orville Pohl home and 14 members plus two guests. Mary Circle gathered at William Buske home with 13 members. Louise Feldman circle hosted at church with 11 members and two guests. Each circle had Bible study and a presented topic by circle leaders.
The Sarah Circle met in the church with 12 members and two guests. August birthdays were celebrated for Susie Harris and Kate Williams with cake and gifts. Edna Marcum and Henry Joens are noted local residents. several out of town visitors attended. A separate birth notice reports Timothy Gerald Richter born August 10, 1972, weighing ten pounds thirteen ounces, with Enid Richter and William Rice as grandparents. Other newborns include Kyle James Pohlman born August 25, 1972 and Nicole Marie Miller born August 22, 1972 with family details listed.
The 39th annual Ryen reunion gathered Sunday August 20 at the Whittemore Lutheran School. Officers carryover include Dick Moveland as president Sterling Simonson as vice president and Mrs Bill Bennett as secretary treasurer. Thirty six attended with Allie Severson oldest and Heath Hoveland grandson of Dick Hoveland youngest. Group photos by Al Oster of Minneapolis. Represented towns include Lyle Minneapolis Vista Thor Whittemore Rolfe Pocahontas Gilmore City and Badger.
Sunday services at Sunset Hill Manor were conducted by Rev Johnsson with Mrs Larry Hansen as piano accompanist for group singing. Mrs Molly Johnson also attended the service.
Rolfe Progressive Club meets Tuesday September 5 at 2 00 p m in Mrs George Lehnus home for a guest tea. Program Do Your Own Thing.
George Smith underwent additional surgery at Mercy Hospital in Fort Dodge on Monday.
A community gratitude message extends thanks to the Rolfe and Plover fire departments for their service. The note acknowledges public safety efforts and community support.
Roy L. Simonson and neighbors acknowledge quick responders and friends who assisted during a Tuesday morning fire. The message thanks volunteers and locals for their help and support at the scene.
The family expresses gratitude to those who sent cards letters gifts and visits during hospitalization and after returning home. Shirley Page and Pamela Jean thank friends and neighbors for their kindness.
A short message thanks friends for the cards gifts and kindness shown after Connie Henderson underwent a tonsillectomy.
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