Road to the City comedy drama staged by Rolfe Junior Class
The Rolfe Consolidated High School Junior Class presents The Road to the City on Wednesday December 17 at 8 p.m. The fast moving comedy drama features Jet Sanderson choosing between a country doctor and a city man with supporting roles by Pamela Jordan Karen Peters and others. The play runs about one hour and 45 minutes.
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Rolfe Consolidated High School
Lillian Mortimer
Sanderson
James Home
Jet Sanderson
Pamela Jordan
Karen Peters
Jud Judking
Kenneth Graat
Toto Lee
Sharon Wickie
Jud
Toto
Robert Darnell
Gary Wolfe
Richard James
Pat Calligan
John James
James Schott
Duke
Delbert Lowe
Lilly Morton
Clara Gunderson
Jacquelin Flaherty
Tata
Jet
Doctor
Universal Bible Sunday at Presbyterian Church
William B. Nelson pastors Universal Bible Sunday with morning worship at 11 and a Christmas program slated. Missionaries note 1100 languages have Scripture portions and monthly progress this century. Youth groups plan Christmas box packing, caroling, and party visits, with several midweek meetings and a Saturday Christmas program practice.
Methodist Church announces Christmas rehearsal and services
Milton M. Schaper, pastor, invites all to Saturday junior choir rehearsal at 1 30 p m and Sunday School at 10 a m with classes for all ages. A Christmas program rehearsal for younger classes occurs during the hour. Universal Bible Sunday will be observed in morning worship led by the pastor.
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Universal Bible
Wiegman
W.F
Walter Heald
Christian Education Committee
Roger DeWolf
Schapers
Wesleyan Service Guild
Flossie DeVaul
Surplus Commodities Here December 15
The Surplus Commodities foods will be distributed at the Rolfe Fire Hall Monday December 15. Those whose names begin with A through U should call from 2 to 3 pm and those with M through Z from 3 to 4 pm. Certified recipients may receive commodities as before and should bring their own containers.
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Rolfe Fire Hall
Sarah Marie MacVey Chosen Baby of the Week
Sarah Marie MacVey listed as Baby of the Week by Don Peterson Photos Fort Dodge with image in the Messenger She received gifts from Wretman’s Toys and another shop and First Federal Savings and Loan of Fort Dodge The note congratulates Sarah Marie and lists the sponsors and events around area families and Christmas program rehearsals in the church community
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Sarah Marie
Brownie MacVey
Don Peterson Photos
Fort Dodge
Wretman’s Toys and Toys
First Federal Savings & Loan of
Rolfe Baptist Church Service Schedule and Call to Faith
Rolfe Baptist Church invites with morning worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. A sermon titled The Seven I Wills of Christ will be featured. Evening service begins at 7 30 p.m. with a song service testimonies and a message. Bible study Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Call VI 8 3812 for rides or prayer. A friendly welcome awaits you.
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Jesus
Christmas Programs At The Lutheran Church Irving
The Lutheran Church announces Sunday school and Bible classes at 9 80 a.m morning worship at 10 45 a.m. Children rehearse December 18 for a Christmas program. Lydia Circle hosts a December 16 potluck at 12 30 p.m. at the church. Rebekah Circle holds December 17 potluck at noon. Candlelight service set for Christmas Eve at 9 p.m.
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Lydia
Rebekah Circle
Progress of Chest Campaign in Northeast Townships
As of Monday December 8, Des Moines Township has $848.50 toward a $846 goal, Garfield $699.50 of $892, Powhatan $739 of $993, and Clinton $918.60 of $2269. Shortfalls total $1,360.50 for Clinton and $254 for Powhatan, with Garfield $192.50 short. Solicitors are urged to complete canvassing and submit funds and cards to township chairmen.
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Northeast Town and Country Community Chest
Des Moines
Garfield
Powhatan
Clinton Township
Couple observes 25th wedding anniversary in Rolfe church
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Page marked their 25th anniversary with an open house at Rolfe Presbyterian Church from 2 to 4 PM on Sunday November 23. Ninety guests attended from Fort Dodge Lehigh Rolfe Humboldt Duncombe and Webster City.
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Floyd Page
Rolfe Presbyterian
Steven
Max Page
Roger Lindeman
Humboldt
Sharon Page
Bruce Fisher
Wiliam Nelson
Roger Howland
Earl Wertz
Lehigh
Lloyd Thoren
Everett Rickard
Roger Gardewine
Bert Thomas
Lawrence Kennedy
Wayne Lund
Burt Phillips
Fort Dodge
Rolfe
Duncombe
Webster City
Page
Bob Pedersen
Bill Pedersen
James Wilcox
Thora Pedersen
Stanley Simonson
Ben Lehnus
Otis Harris
Charles Nichols
Clarion
Ernest. Struthers
Mr and Mia Visit From Albert City for Sunday Dinner
George Yabsley and family of Albert City were Sunday dinner guests at the Roger Howland home.
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Mia
George Yabsley
Albert City
Roger Howland
Funeral Services Held Here for J. C. Olerich
J C Olerich known as John born in Germany died Monday in Spencer hospital after breaking his arm earlier. Funeral held at Rolfe Presbyterian Church with Rev. Nelson officiating. Burial in Clinton-Garfield Cemetery. Survived by Myrtle Hartgraves and many relatives. He was a trustee and longtime Garfield Township official with ties to the Odd Fellows.
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J. C
Hanus
Olerich
Spencer Hospital
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
William Nelson
Brian
Joel Ives
Jake Rutgers
Leon Sinek
Emil Skartwed
Woodward
Pocahontas County
D. Brinkman
John Wiegman
Minnie Manley
Rolfe
Wesley DeWolf
Glenn
Mr. Olerich
Myrtle Hartgraves
Cleriches
H. F. Olerich
Germany
Frieda
Walter Seaman
Odd Fellows Lodge
Garfield Township
Mrs Mary Sandvig Funeral Here Friday
Final rites for former Rolfe resident Mrs. Mary Sandvig will be held at 2:00 PM Friday at the Presbyterian church with Rev. William Nelson officiating. Interment follows at Clinton-Garfield cemetery. Streit Funeral Home handles arrangements. Mrs Sandvig died Monday night in a Chicago hospital after months as a patient there. Survivors include three daughters Zelma Murray Rolfe Leon Ralph Mallard and Vincent Stoner Ida Grove and one sister Minnie Anderson Chicago.
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Mary Sandvig
Rolfe
Presbyterian Church
William Nelson
Clinton-Garfield Cemetery
Streit Funeral Home
Sanding
Chicago
Ill
Zelma Murray
Leon Ralph
Mallard
Vincent Stoner
Ida Grove
Minnie Anderson
Letters From Rolfe School Children To Santa Claus 1958
Readers share Christmas wishes from Rolfe Iowa students across grades 1 to 4. Some letters request toys like dolls, trains, record players, remote toys, a teddy bear, a jet airplane, and a bb gun with parental caveats.
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Santa Claus
Kinderkarten
Rolfe School
Billy Shimon
Mr and Mrs Will Howland Sunday dinner guests
Mr and Mrs Will Howland were Sunday dinner guests in the Don Howland home.
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Mrs
Will Howland
Don Howland
Mrs. Evelyn McVey To Open New Cafe
The Rolfe Arrow reports Evie McVay formerly Evelyn Peterson to open Evie’s Cafe in Rolfe with a grand opening Monday. She invites the public to enjoy free coffee and cookies and notes her ties to the local telephone office before Rolfe’s dial system.
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Evelyn McVey
The
Rolfe Arrow
Evie
Rolfe
Evelyn MacVay
Evelyn Peterson
Evelyn
Floyd McVay
Farmers Seed Go banquet honors county corn record
Attendees from Albert City included Mr and Mrs George Smith and Mr and Mrs Louis Wilson. Rolfe participants were Mr and Mrs Russell Jordan and son, Mr and Mrs Ray Callon and Mr and Mrs Gary Smith. Callon received plaques for raising over 100 bushels per acre on five acres, averaging 136 bushels per acre and earning highest county honors.
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George Smith
Louis Wilson
Farmers
Albert City
Rolfe
Russell Jordan
Ray Calion
Gary Smith
Callon
Community Notices and Personal News from Rolfe Page
Local pictures contest winners Nora Clarke and other readers identified couples pictured Keith Rickard A L Firkins Donald Martin. holiday merchandise ads fill the page. Rolfe Lions Club hosts a benefit auction December 13 at Grant Lumberyard. Notices correct a prior error: five awards of ten dollars each for cash Christmas bonuses.
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Nora Clarke
Ray Wolfe
Walter Tiernan
Robert E. Thompson
Arnold Hansen
al Jensen
Keith Rickard
A. L.firkins
Donald Martin
Rolfe Lions Club
Grant Lumberyard
Lions
the Arrow
Last Rites for Mrs. Edna Roush Held December 1
Mrs Edna Roush 66 died November 28 1958 in Emmetsburg. Last rites were held December 1 at Plover Methodist Church with Rev A Ramirez officiating. Burial followed at Plant Powhatan cemetery in Streit Funeral Home arrangements. Edna Marie Ham Altenberg Roush left five children and numerous grandchildren greats, plus siblings and in laws. She lived near Plover after two marriages and was active in church and clubs.
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Edna Roush
Plover Methodist Church
A. Ramirez
The
Presbyterian Church
W. John Pollock
Glenn Forsythe
David van Alstine
Old
Rugged Cross
Louis Wilson, Sr
Woodrow Otto
Mabel Hendricks
CC. W. Pringle
Ernest Hanisch
Harold O'Neal
Frank Stearns
Plant-Powhatan
Streit Funeral Home
Edna Marie Roush
Harry Ham
Rélfo
Frank Altenberg
St. Paul
Minn
Raymond
Harold
Robert
Altenberg
George A. Roush
Fort Dodge
Suzanne
Donald
Deanna
Plover
Rolfe Post Office Opens for Christmas Mailings
The Rolfe post office will be open all day on the next two Saturdays to assist with Christmas mailings. Windows will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Rolfe
Teen Hop Planned at Legion Hall on December 13
A Teen Hop will be held Saturday night December 13 at the Legion hall. The event is open to youths from fifth grade through 19 years old.
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the Legion Hall
Rolfe Woman's Club to Meet for December Dinner
The Rolfe Woman's Club will meet Friday December 12 at 12 30 PM at Mrs Mary Grethen's home for a dinner gathering.
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Rolfe Woman's Club
Mary Grethen
American Home Study Club Holiday Meeting Announced
The American Home Study Club will meet Friday December 19 at 12 30 noon in the home of Mrs Fern Pease. Mrs J L Moore and Mrs R Gardewine assist. Members should bring vegetable salad or dessert and table service. A 50 cent gift exchange is planned.
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American Home Study Club
Fern Pease
J. L. Moore
R. Gardewine
Rolfe High School Chorus to Sing Over KVFD Saturday
The Rolfe high school mixed chorus will perform over KVFD Saturday at 1 16 p m. The group will be recorded today at the schoolhouse.
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Rolfe High School
Rolfe Public Library to Close for Holidays
The Rolfe Public Library will be closed from December 24 to January 3, with services suspended during the holiday period.
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Rolfe
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Theo. Bierstedt
Whittemore
Wilmer Huston
Merlin Himrod
Tommy
Gilmore City
C. L
August Nielsen
Darlene
Delores Holtorf and Sons
Dale Johnson
Pocahontas
the Lutheran Church
Irving N. Tange
Fen
Colorado
Rkee
Sydney
Ausy
England
Greenland
Geri
Art. Erickson
Cedar Falls
Mrs. Mary Sandvig
Santa
Happee Chrismas
Steven Schott
Darla Hansen
Sara Jane Beckord Rolfe
Iowa
Diana Smith
Sainta Close
Ronald
Miss Morrison
Arthur Strachan
Anna Howe
Robert Fisher
State Center
Deacon’s Hospital
Marshalltown
Richard Bruce
Lee Fisher
Fred Smith
Vernon Marine
Art
Rodney
Davenport
Myr
Harvey Peterson
Belmond
Verne Perrin
Petersons
Francis Otto
Learned
Gowrie
Tom Heathman
Schonberger
A. W. Graeber
Hilda Nielsen
Guy Kerns
Cleve Kerns
Bill Burke
Chet Truelson
Karen
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