Rolfe beats Rockwell City 65 to 36 in basketball clash
Rolfe outscored Rockwell City 65 to 36 as Murray led with 11 points and Cox added 5. The teams traded early leads, but Rolfe pulled away by halftime and maintained the margin through the final horn. Second-string Rolfe edged Swea City 32 31 in a separate game as Anderson tallied five goals for Rolfe.
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City
Rolfe
Quarte
Igh Cornwell
Rockwell City
Jack G
Murray
Sinck Cox
Rockwell Feldhans
Rockwell
Doha
Anderson
Braddle
Chapman
Anderwards
McAninch
Zeman
Woods
R. Chap- Ricklefs
Swea City
Thewea City
New
Ng Board
Lds
Ta City
Murras
Mees
Reckard
Sanding
Ander
Senter
Bradburn
Zeand McAninch
Reck
Ricklers
Wood
Webb
Radio Operator Russell D. Johnson Killed Over Italy
Russell D. Johnson radio operator on a B-24 Liberator was killed when his aircraft was shot down over Northern Italy on February 28, 1945. Missing in action that date, his death was reported to his mother on November 13. He joined the service February 19, 1942, trained in radio and radar in the U S, and was sent to England in August 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell D. Johnson
Jennie Johnson
Italy
England
Victory Loan Bond Drive Week Urges Full Pledge Redemption
Governor Blue proclaims December 7 through 15 as Victory Loan FE Bond Drive Week in Iowa urging all citizens to fulfill pledges. Pocahontas County reports 127.1 percent of its bond quota, ranks third in the state, with Audubon at 141.59 percent and Van Buren at 180 percent leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert. D. Blue
Iowa
State of
Pocahontas County
Charles Je. Watts
Audubon County
van Buren
Mrs. J. E. DeWolf Reappointed 4-H County Chairman
Eighteen girls and 4-H officials met in Pocahontas on November 27 with Esther Taskerud. Mrs. J. E. DeWolf of Gilmore City was reelected as the 1946 county chairman, a role she has held since 1942. The meeting reviewed the past year’s 4-H achievements and set 1946 goals for the home efficiency project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Taskerud
Pocahontas
J. E. DeWolf
Gilmore City
DeWolf
Public Farm Sale At Shimon Farm North Of Rolfe
A public sale by Enyart and Shimon occurs Monday December 17 at the Frank Shimon farm 14 miles north of Rolfe starting at 1:00 PM. Items include 4 horses 16 cattle hogs chickens farm machinery and household goods. Ad appears on page 7.
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Enyart & Shimon
Frank Shimon
Rolfe
Gifts to the Yanks Acknowledged by Legion Groups
The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary express gratitude to all donors who contributed to the Gifts to the Yanks appeal.
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The
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
U S W A Bazaar Success Highlights Community Support
United Service Women of America in Rolfe hosted a Saturday bazaar that raised 296 dollars and 50 cents for veteran care and Filipino relief. The afghan raffle drew Richard Sanden as winner. lunches and crafts boosted totals along with a pie auction led by Lloyd Cox.
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United Service Women of America
Greater Rolfe Club
Richard Sanden
Richard
17Th Airborne Infantry
Third Army
Patton
Maurice Sanden
Frances Perigal
F. H. Molyneux
KE. Eikenberry
C. S. Grant
Lloyd Cox
U.S.W.A
Nels Peterson
Jim Wilson
George Marine
P. L. Strong
U.S.W.A. Bazaar
Muriel Wilson
United Service Women
Rolfe
Schick General Hospital
Clinton
Vernon Marine Heads Home From Okinawa on USS Crockett
Vernon D. Marine of Rolfe Iowa left Okinawa November 23 aboard the USS Crockett with over 2000 navy veterans headed for home. The ship aimed to dock Seattle around December 8 as part of the Magic Carpet fleet returning Pacific veterans to separation centers for discharge.
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Pearl Harbor
T. H
Vernon D. Marine
George Marine
Rolfe
Iowa
Okinawa
Seattle
Navy
Crockett
D M T Farm Bureau Planning Session Held At School
The D M T Farm Bureau arm program planning committee met at the school house on Friday evening December 7 to plan the 1946 Farm Bureau programs. Art DeVaul, the new director for 1946, presided. Refreshments were served by Glen Carpenter, Mrs Carpenter and Art DeVaul, with several couples in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.M.T. Arm Bureau
D.M.T. Farm Bureau
Art DeVaul
Glen Carpenter
Carpenter
Roy Schonberger
John Lawman
Loren Pease
Chet Truelson
Wm. Fisher
George Lehnus
Mel Thorson
Two Big Days in Rolfe Boost Holiday Giving
Rolfe hosts two community events before Christmas with Turkey Day on December 15 at the Greater Rolfe Club Lounge from 9 to 9 30 registration for a Turkey Drawing. Twenty turkeys plus equal numbers of ducks and geese will be awarded to registrants. Santa arrives December 22 on Rolfe Main Street at 2 pm to distribute treats and accept letters at Lounge headquarters.
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Rolfe
Santa Calas
Greater Rolfe Club
Santa Claus
Santa
Flu Signals Prompt Iowa Home Isolation Advice
The Iowa health department urged people showing signs of flu to go home and stay in bed for at least three days, plus ongoing care. With rising cases statewide, officials stressed staying out of circulation to prevent spread and avoiding Hospitals for contagious individuals. Schools should implement daily symptom checks and send home children with colds, though parents should keep them home initially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Health Department
Cite Need of Price Control Editorial Opinion
Editorials in Town newspapers show growing awareness of inflation dangers and the need to continue price controls. Walter D. Kline, State OPA Director, says OPA’s job is to enforce price ceilings as directed by Congress and to gain broad public support for compliance. The agency targets only violators seeking quick profits while urging consumers to report violations to curb the cost of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter D. Kline
OPA
Office of Price Administration
Congress
Kline
Launch Drive to Get Books for Russians
Iowa launches a state-wide Books for Russia drive from December 8 to 12 led by Dr. John Scholte Nollen of Grinnell. The program supports The American Society for Russian Relief and aims to replenish over 12 000 libraries with English language classics through public libraries as collection centers.
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Russia
Iowa
John Scholte Nollen
Grinnell
Union
American Society For Russian Relief, Inc
Russian War Relief
Dr. Nollen
Iowa Library Association
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Nollen
H S Musicale At Auditorium
The high school music department presents an eight o clock Christmas music evening next Tuesday in the high school auditorium. Ann Jones writes and directs. Featured soloists include Roslyn Brock John Wiegman and Joe Girard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Jones
Wibel
String
Roslyn Brock
John Wiegman
Joe Girard
Nurse Arrives in Manila to Join Philippine Theater Service
2d Lt. Marjorie G. Peterson ANC of Rolfe arrives in the Philippines and is at the Women's Replacement and Disposition Center awaiting assignment to a local hospital. A Des Moines Township high school graduate, she trained at Iowa Lutheran and entered service in January after basic training at Camp Carson and deployment from Camp Kilmer.
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Manila
P. I
Marjorie G. Peterson
ANC
Rolfe
Philippines
Women’s Replacement and Disposition Center
Des Moines Township High School
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
O'Reilly General Hospital
Camp Carson
Colo
Camp Kilmer
N. J
Vote Today on Memorial Addition in Relfe ISD
M W Webb urges every voter in the Relfe Independent School District to cast a ballot today between noon and 7 pm at the school. The Arrow notes the board has presented facts on the Memorial Addition, aiming for an informed, democratic vote without promising gains or tax increases, and pledges continued focus on student and citizen benefits.
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M. W. Webb
Relfe Independent
Board of Education
the Arrow
Arrow
Dolores Locke Weds Cecil S Rogers in Berkeley Chapel
Announcement of the marriage of Senah Dolores Locke and Cecil Samuel Rogers at The Little Chapel of the Flowers Berkeley Calif at 6:00 p.m. December 2. Rev Berlyn Farris officiated as the couple plan a two week Canada honeymoon and residence at 419 Clayton Ave Il Centro Calif.
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Senah Dolores Locke
Cecil Samuel Rogers
Chapel of the Flowers
Berkeley
Calif
Archie Thomas
Sonia St
Oakland
Idith Rogers
George Muller
Ferdinand Hartmann
Ronald Eves
Mr. Thomas
Berlyn Farris
Northbrae Methodist Church
Canada
Clayton Ave
Il Centro
B. H. Locke
Gilmore City
Fred Kirkpatrick Has Own Pottery
Rolfe residents learn that Fred Kirkpatrick runs Ceramics by Kirk from Laguna Beach California. His pottery was gifted to guests at his mother’s 80th birthday and featured fine workmanship and beauty.
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Rolfe
Fred Kirkpatrick
Fred
California
Laguna Beach
Kirk
Mirkpatrick
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Rolfe High School
Dale Buck
Ard Buck
Fort Leavenmh
Kans
Dale
South Pacific
Australia
Admiralty Islands
First Cavalry Division
Vernon Marine
Health Department
Palmer Wee Ne
Pocahontas Oe Te Ee li Fonda
Laurens
Havelock
Il Plover
Des Moines
Relfe Board of Education
Dolores Locke
Berkley, California
Cecil S. Rogers
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