Christmas gatherings and church events noted in local notices
Ten years ago Mrs Melvin Pedersen entertained Mr and Mrs Floyd Pullen Mr and Mrs Bob Pedersen Gary and Ray Smith for coffee Monday morning Presbyterians Junior High Youth Fellowship met Monday evening at the home of Deane Gunderson after school for a 4 supper and Christmas party A miscellaneous shower was held at St Margarets Catholic Church basement for Miss Marcel After this week Saturday Jan followinaries will make me deliveries Kenberry and Hank's Market This measure is taken to save wear and tear on tires since government restrictions prevent their replacement Mrs Hortense Slefkin Miss Nell Ratcliffe and Mr and Mrs Fred Nelson were dinner guests in the J C Damborg home Christmas Day Miss Ruth Webb and her friend Mrs Josephine Karr of Council Bluffs were guests in the M W Webb home over Christmas
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Melvin: Pedersen
Floyd ‘Pullén
Bob’Peder‘sen
Gary
Ray Smith
Presbyterian
Deane ‘Gunderson
St.Margaret’s Catholic ‘Church
Marcel
Kenberry
Hank
Hortense
Slefkin
Nell
Ratcliffe
Fred
Nelson
J.C. Damborg
Ruth’ Webb
Josephine Karr
Council Bluffs
M."w. Webb
Gunderson BG Dies Suddenly After Heart Attack
Gunderson BG passed away suddenly after a heart attack Tuesday morning. Kirkpatrick of Laguna Elis called on old friends in December.
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Gunderson
Crowded year end crowds and community events noted
Eighty years ago during Christmas crowds filled the streets with parking spaces at a premium. Ramona at Ritanda and a Pla Mar dance drew packed houses while Jr Minkler Merle Kerns and Robert Jolliffe attended state 4 H events in Ames. A Brinkman family reunion occurred Christmas Day at the Vaughn home.
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Rolfe
Pla- Mar
Minkler
Merle’ Kerns
Robert Jolliffe
Ames
Old Man Winter Brings Heavy Snow Drifts In Area
The report notes a harsh blizzard that hit Tuesday afternoon, leaving knee deep drifts and ongoing snowfall. Residents struggle with snow removal as warnings are ignored and basic preparations like snow fences tires and shovels are still missing in some homes.
Rolfe Opens New Nursing Home as Community Celebrates
Rolfe prepares for a grand opening of a new nursing home after months of planning by the Nursing Home Board. Citizens formed a 60-member corporation to realize the project and attract local business support. The event highlights town spirit, Main Street decorations, and ongoing efforts to boost Rolfe’s future.
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Rolfe
Nursin Home Board
Aieality
Jhas
Brinkman Wins $900 Eli Lilly Scholarship at Town State
Marshall Brinkman, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Brinkman of Rolfe, received a $900 Eli Lilly Advanced Curriculum Scholarship at Town State University where he is a sophomore in farm operation. Sponsored by Eli Lilly Company of Indianapolis, the program aims to broaden academic choices, with emphasis on mathematics and biology.
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Marshall Brinkman
David Brinkman
Rolfe
Eli ‘Lilly
Town State University
Eli Lilly Company of
Indianapolis
Ind
Student Honors Highlight Phi Eta Sigma Member
Marshall, a graduate of Rolfe Community School, is a member of Phi Eta Sigma freshman scholastic honorary society with a 1065 average. The awards reflect achievements in physical sciences and modern languages from And Farm Operation Club.
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Marshall
Rolfe
Phi Eta
Sigma
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Iowa
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Brinkman
Ernest ‘Vaughn
Shureday
Ake
Castor
Star
Lois
Richard
Bonnie
Hanson
Cheryl
Buck
Magen. Hieet
Iowa Electric Light’ and” Power” Company
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Pork & Beans
Eer Z
Pepys
Pocahontas
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Helen
Ane
Raf
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