Thorson siblings suffer injuries in Rolfe area wreck
Melvin Thorson and his sister Miss Thorson, both from Fort Dodge, were seriously injured at an intersection two miles north of Manson. Melvin sustained a fractured jaw and scalp gash. his sister suffered a skull fracture, broken arm, and knee injuries. Jones, riding alone, escaped with minor bruises. The siblings, who had Thanksgiving with their parents near Rolfe, were hospitalized in Fort Dodge with good recovery reports.
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Melvin Thorson
South Sof
Fort Dodge
Manson
Thorson
Jones
Rolfe
E Telephone Company
Thorsons
Fort
Lutheran Hospital
Epworth League Attendees Named From Sub-District Rally
Members attending the Poahontas sub-district meeting included Ipsabeth Green Ruth Green Estelyn Nelva Dean Everett Roberts Evelyn Hewlett Eloise Hewlett Phyllis Martin Bob Martin Mary Jane Gahm Evelyn Struthers Rachel Tutt Junior Dean Lorene Ada Marie George Patty Jeffries and others As recorded the group was greeted by Rev and Mrs E J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Poahontas
Ipsabeth
Ruth Green
Estelyn
Nelva Dean
Everett Roberts
Evelyn
Eloise Hewlett
Phyllis
Bob Martin
Mary Jane Gahm
Evelyn Struthers
Rachel Tutt
Junior Dean
Lorene
Ada
Marie George
Patty Jeffries
E. J
Des Moines Township School Operetta Ably Presented
The Des Moines township School staged an operetta on Tuesday evening November 28 led by director Miss Neal. Principal roles were played by Marjorie and Alvin Vaughn with strong performances by Dorothy Joens Eldon Seret Dale Hewlett and Junior Peterson. Notable talent appeared in solos by Grace Hertz Orval Heathman Lilly Fish and a graceful rose drill by Agnes Thompson Shirley Fisher The Oriental dancers Auriel Lowe and Jean Johansen and groups performed well with dances costumes and rhythm band interludes adding southern charm
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Kentucky
Alvin Vaughn
Dorothy Joens
Joy
Eldon Ser‘tet
Phillip
Dale Hewlett
Colonel Stanton
Junior Peterson
Stephen Fos
Grace Hertz
Orvald Meathman
Lilly Fish
Robert Koenig
Richard Hovland
Richard Sanden
Elroy Ripperger
Orval Heathman
Hoe Down
Shirley Heathman
Ty Ira Grade
Appointment of Jordan Named New NYA District Supervisor
Theodore P. Eslick, NYA administrator in New York, announced the creation of a national youth administration district comprising Cal vin Humboldt Pocahontas and Webster counties with Donald J. Jordan Ort Dodge appointed as supervisor. The district coordinates work project activities across the counties. At present 98 youths are employed in the new district, including 45 young men and young women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald J. Jordan
Ort Dodge
Calvin
Humboldt
Rolfe Merchants Offer Christmas Bargains
Christmas draws near with 15 shopping days left. Rolfe merchants list gift ideas with ads from Peterson Clothes Shop Webb's Drug Store and Fashion Shop offering gifts for men women and girls. Shoppers should review local values before buying.
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Rolfe
Peterson Clothes Shop
Webb
Membership Drive Ends for Rolfe Red Cross Chapter
The Red Cross roll call conducted by the American Legion Auxiliary netted 81 paid memberships for the Rolfe chapter. Some funds support local use while the remainder funds national emergencies.
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Red Cross
American Legion Auxiliary
Rolfe
Approve Action On City Water By Business Club
At a regular meeting the business men’s club carried a motion approving town council action to improve city water. Mayor J H Brinkman praised mineral removal and showed soap savings with softened water. A plan proposes a water treatment plant funded by water sales, costing about 4000 dollars. A DeVry Motion picture projector demonstration was shown and stores were to stay open December 23 weekend.
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Business Men's Club
J. H. Brinkman
DeVry
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau
Clu
Correction: Baby Harold Frederick Born to Black Family
In last week's issue an error listed the Black couple as having a baby boy born November 22. The correct notice states Mr. and Mrs. Fred Black are the parents of Harold Frederick born November 22 weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces.
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Fred Black
Harold Frederick
Rolfe Glee Clubs Present Tulip Time at High School
Rolfe high school glee clubs stage the operetta Tulip Time in the auditorium on December 14 set in Holland. Ned and Dick pursue Christina and Katinka while Professor McSpindle helps with a tulip study. a thief subplot ends in the Burgomaster’s arrest of McSpindle. Hans and Burgomaster provide entertainment with dances and songs. Also notes Up and Coming 4-H club December 18 Christmas party for members and leaders at Alice Boysen’s home.
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Rolfe High School
Holland
Osendorf
Professor McSpindle
Robert Obrecht
Ned
Junior Eccles
Don Shimon
Marion
Lila Daniels
Mildred Olberding
Alice Boysen
Eugene Daniels
Irene Shimon
Lila
L H Howe Resigns From Local Liquor Store Clerk Post
L H Howe has resigned from his position as clerk at the city liquor store. The departure leaves the store seeking a replacement to manage daily operations and customer service.
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L. H. Howe
Plover Church Plans Fiftieth Anniversary Service
The Presbyterian church of Plover will mark its fiftieth anniversary with afternoon and evening programs. Rev. H A Sinning will deliver the sermon with assistants Rev Paul B Shedd Rev J M Dows Rev H J Needing Rev G M Couchman and Rev J E Rankin. Mrs Fitzgerald will read the church history and special music will be featured.
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Presbyterian Church of
Plover
H. A. Sinning
Paul B. Shedd
Rockwell City
J. M. Dows
Burt
H. J. Needing
West Bend
G. M.couchman
Boone
J. E. Rankin
Livermore
W. Rothwell
Auburn
Holt
Fonda
Fitzgerald
G. M. Coachman
Booneymn
Farm Homes Fry Bright With R E A Juice
Farm families powered by the R E A juice expressed thanks on November 30 as their homes lit up the day before. Named beneficiaries include Will Hiernan G A Dawson John De Wall Guy Kerns J J Greathen Henry Kirchner Roy Schonberger William DeWolf Arthur Vaughn Chester Harris and Isadore Hart. Wiring completed by Keith Brownie Ivan Rickard and Glenn Grinnell. Ralph Rickard calculated estimates and contracted the work. J E Rickard & Sons have wired 192 places in two years and still have many jobs under contract.
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Will Hiernan
G. A. Dawson
John de Wall
Guy Kerns
J. J. Greathen
Henry Kirchner
Roy Schonberger
William DeWolf
Arthur Vaughn
Chester Harris
Isadore Hart
Keith, Brownie
Ivan Rickard
Glenn Grinnell
Ralph Rickard
J. E. Rickard & Sons
Address on Safety Talk by Fort Dodge Man
Frank Ulish, state field man from Fort Dodge, will speak on safety at the court house in Pocahontas on Tuesday December 12. The event titled Safety aims to promote public awareness and safer community practices.
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Frank Ulish
Fort Dodge
Pocahontas
Don Cornwell Leads Rolfe High School 1989 Basketball Team
Don Cornwell a junior forward leads Rolfe High School basketball in 1989 as the team seeks a strong season amid tough opponents. He previously earned a letter last year and aided his county second-team champions. His brother Leo, a freshman at the State University of Town, earned all state honors in 1939 and 1988. Coach Evans promotes season passes for fans to view the team photo.
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Don
Cornwell
Rolfe
Pocahontas
Leo
State University of Town
Jack North
Iowa Daily Press Association
Evans
Ames visitors scout Cyclones and Stormers basketball
Supt M D Anderson and Coach Art Evans led the first string basketball players to Ames on Friday night to watch Iowa State and Simpson college teams. Al Budolfson is named as a first string Iowa State player.
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Supt
M. D. Anderson
Art Evans
Ames
Iowa State
Simpson
al Budolfson
Moisture testing machine installed in Pocahontas county AAA office
Harry L. Lund says a moisture testing unit now in the Pocahontas county office will speed corn loan work and aid farmers. The device will test loan corn quality, inspect government steel-bin samples, and determine if corn is heating or molding, with farmers invited to submit samples.
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Harry L. Lund
Pocahontas County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Lund
State Aaa
Des Moines
County Legion to Meet in Rolfe December 11
Pocahontas county American Legion chapter schedules a meeting at the Rolfe Legion Hall on Monday evening December 11. Frank Miles editor of the Iowa Legionaire will be the principal speaker and all legionaires are urged to attend.
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Pocahontas County
Ives Annual Thanksgiving Dinner At Ives Home
The Ives family held their annual Thanksgiving gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Ives. Forty two relatives attended including Mrs. L. W. Ives J. O. Hosier family Earl Ives A. W. Ives Maude Ives Alice Dickinson Milo Ives Laurens Estherville Audubon Oxford Glidden and Reverend Warren Ives who visited during the afternoon.
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Audubon
Milo Ives
Oxford
Warren Ives
Glidden
Rolfe Falls to Webster City in Rough Road Game
Rolfe high school lost its second game of the season to Webster City 86 to 9. Webster City, with a near-title caliber lineup, played a rough game, drawing 18 personal fouls to Rolfe’s 10. Rolfe struggled at the free throw line, hitting only 4 of 22 attempts.
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Rolfe High School
Webster City
Rolfe
Messiah comes to Fort Dodge with 240 performers
The twelfth annual production of The Messiah by Handel in Fort Dodge features a chorus of 200 voices and an orchestra of 40 musicians. Singers and instrumentalists from Eugene Oregon to Plymouth England join the cast for next Sunday evening December 10.
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Eugene
Oregon
Plymouth
England
Fort Dodge
Former Rolfe Pastor Dies After Long Illness
Rev. W. Rollin McCaslin died July 20 at his daughter Mrs. Gladys Barr’s Oakland home after five years bedridden from a paralytic stroke incurred while serving as pastor in Colorado. He led the Rolfe Presbyterian Church from 1898 to 1900.
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ROLFE
W. Rollin McCaslin
Gladys. Barr
Oakland
Calif
Colorado
Rev. McCaslin
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
Bowling League Opens Strong in Rolfe Community
Rolfe business men form a bowling league with first tourneys last week. Top honors go to Rolfe Cafe Pocahontas Community Service and Grant's Lumber Jacks all tied at 6 2 1 records. Player rosters list members for each team and the seventh annual standings are shown along with a closing out sale by Gerd Beneke two miles east and 24 miles north of Palmer.
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Rolfe
Rolfe Cafe
Community Service
Pocahontas
Grant’s Lumber Jacks
Team Gwl Pet
Haynes Gambolier
W. McIntire
Schott
Wessels
D. Love
J. Strathman
R.N. Brenny
R. Westerlund
Hauck
S—L. Heathman
Bill Brinkiman
D. Brinkman
R. Larson
Olerich
A. Nielsen
W. Spence
G. Spence
C. Telfer
J. Merchant
Lun
Gerd Beneke
Palmer
Rolfe Plans Two Big Christmas Shopper Days
The Rolfe Business Men's club promotes two major Christmas events. Santa arrives Saturday December 16 to hand out treats to children. On Feather Day Wednesday December 20, 100 fowls and poultry will be tossed from a second story Main Street window for a free for all scramble with no limits.
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Rolfe Business Men’s Club
Santa Claus
Business Men’s Club
Rolfe
Havelock Players Named to All State Six-Man Team
Floyd Schleusner of Havelock is center on the Des Moines Register all state six man team based on 54 coaches reports. Winfred Kaufmann and Waters receive second team back and honorable mention. Keith Ophim of Bode is an end on the second team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Schleusner
Havelock
Des Moines Register
Winfred Kaufmann
Waters
Keith Ophim
Bode
Still College Homecoming for Dr C R Barry
Dr C R Barry, Still college of Des Moines graduate, takes Friday December 8 off from his Rolfe practice. He attends a memorial morning program, a scientific afternoon program, and a banquet entertainment and dance in the evening to enjoy Alma Mater and return refreshed.
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C. R. Barry
Still College of Des Moines
Barry
Rolfe
Arrow Passes the Acid Test in Rolfe Arrow
Don Reid of the Iowa Press Association notes Harold Grafton’s role at the Rolfe Arrow and praises M. R. Soth for a well edited paper. The acid test is applied by reviewing inside pages rather than front pages and the Arrow is said to have passed.
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Bulletin of the
Iowa Press Association
Don Reid
The
Association
Grafton
Harold Grafton
M. R. Soth
Harold
Soth
Don
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Ruth “Thorson
NEW Nya
Rolfe Glee Clubs
Plover Church
Burt, Ta
Budolfson
County Legion
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