Rolfe Boys Rally Past Laurens In Conference Battle
In a rough finish at Laurens night Rolfe beat Laurens 28 to 22 after a foul filled clash. Star guard James Taylor led Rolfe with 14 points while Laurens’ Alexander scored 12 as the game featured 82 fouls and key suspensions for late minutes. Second strings also dominated as Rolfe’s reserves outweighed Laurens 23 to 12. Additionally Gomer Colee, 84, longtime Fort Dodge resident, died after a Fort Dodge funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High
Laurens
H Lips
Peterson
Rolfe
Glyde Smith
Cornell
Patterson
Pd Rickard
James Taylor
Rosfeites
Alexander
Hronek Anniversary Honored by 200 Friends and Family
Mr and Mrs Hronek celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with about 200 guests at the Ridotto ballroom. The event, planned by their daughters, featured a solo waltz, dancing to Marks Orchestra, and gifts including a purse of silver for future silverware. Mrs Hronek received a corsage and Mr Hronek a carnat, a luncheon followed with pink and silver decor and long tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jonek
Ridotto Ballroom
Stroup
Hronek
C. H ‘Ant
T Marri
March of Dimes Drive Yields Strong Local Support
Up to now $28 has been raised in this community for the March of Dimes campaign. The 10th grade at Rolfe Public School led by Miss Clara Hendrickson contributed fully. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis founded Jan 3 1938 operates nationally and through local chapters for relief and research. By Sept 30 1989 the foundation had made 44 grants including $8 500 to the State University Hospital in Iowa City. City chair Mrs Alta Hewlett thanks contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Clara Hendrickson
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Foundation
United States
State University Hospital
Iowa City
Alta Hewlett
Tom Leith Farm Closing-Out Sale Set for Feb 18
Tom Leith will hold a closing-out sale on his farm east of Rolfe on Tuesday February 18. A complete line of farm machinery and 12 head of live stock will be offered for sale. Note ad on page 8 of this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Leith
Rolfe
Beckerds Hatchery Hosts Flock Owners Dinner Talk
Beckerds Hatchery entertained a group of flock owners at a Friday evening dinner in Central States basement. Guests heard talks by Robert Beckord Herman Dietrich and M R Soth on poultry industry health breeding housing and feed plus losses from diseases. Shir ley Thornton highlighted best practices for incubation housing feeding and water access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Thornton
Harold Budd
Mike Schmidt
Franklin Majorowicz
Mar
Garet Hughes
Rolfe
A. H. Christensen
Otto Christensen
Joe Johnson
Gilmore City
Frank Ralle
Havelock
Leonard Holden
Ottosen
Lee Fisher
Plover
Amos Marchant Celebrates 81st Birthday
Amos Marchant was 81 years old Sunday and, to honor the occasion, he and his wife hosted a large gathering of relatives and friends for dinner. Guests included Homer and family of Bradgate, Clarence Smoot of Alton, George Jensen, Louis Vodraskia and children of Pocahontas, Fred Johnson and baby of Mallard, John Marchant and family, George Schonberger, Betty Marchant, and Harold Marchant of Rolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Marchant
Homer Marchant
Bradgate
Clarence Smoot
Alton
George Jensen
Louis Vodraskia
Pocahontas
Fred Johnson
Baby
Mallard
John Marchant
George. Schon
World Day of Prayer Observed By Local Churches
Trinity and Nain Lutheran Presbyterian and Methodist churches host World Day of Prayer Friday February 9 at 7 30 pm in the Presbyterian church. Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society sponsors with a program featuring meditations prayers solos duets and an Albrecht Dürer replica praying hands. No offering will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Nain
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Woman’s Missionary Society
C. E. Boyce
H. A. Sinning
Civil War Vet George W. Lyon Dies At 100 Inwood
George W. Lyon 100 a longtime resident of Inwood died at his home on February 2 after a heart attack. He was the last Civil War veteran in Lyon county and one of two Iowa veterans of the war to reach age 100, having been bedbound the last five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Lyon
W. H. Lyon
Rolfe
Inwood
Mr. Lyon
Lyon County
Iowa
Postal receipts rise in Rolfe in January
Postmaster Simonson reports January stamp sales at the local post office reached $150 more than January 1939, signaling improved business conditions in Rolfe as postal receipts are a gauge of overall activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simonson
Rolfe
Masons to Meet on Lincoln's Birthday Across Iowa
The Grand Master Homer A. Benjamin of Des Moines calls 647 lodges in Iowa to meet Monday evening February 12 to discuss fraternity matters. Lincoln's birth anniversary will be commemorated in the program, part of the ninth Simultaneous Meetings Night attracting nationwide notice. Pilot Lodge No. 467 welcomes visiting Masons to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Homer A. Benjamin
Des Moines
Abraham Lincoln
Legion Entertained At Fonda Thursday
Pocahontas county legionaires and auxiliary members attended the first joint meeting of Fonda Post No 114 and the auxiliary at Knights of Columbus Hall. Mrs Leo Laird spoke, Sgt Harry Brown discussed highway safety, Fonda schools performed music, and plans were noted for an April 1 county-wide public meeting at the Ridotto ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County Legionaires
Legion Auxiliary
Fonda Post No. 114
Knights of Columbus
Leo Laird
Rockwell City
Sgt
Harry Brown
Iowa State Highway Patrol
Fonda
Ridotto
E. R. Donohoe
Pocahontas
Illiam Kampman
Theresa" Lilly
Gilmore Matmen top Cherokee in 40 8 victory
Gilmore City high school wrestlers defeated Cherokee 40 to 8 on Tuesday at Cherokee. The 85 and 95 pound matches went to Cherokee by fall and decision, while Gilmore captured the rest by falls led by Don Kirby in the heavyweight bout and Junior Stallone at 165 pounds. Other Gilmore winners by fall included Shelgren 105, Egli 115, Landmesser 125, W Blanchet 185, J Blanchett 145, L Blanchett 155.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore City High School
Cherokee High
Cherokee
Gilmore
Don Kirby
Junior Stallcno
Shelgren
Egli
Landmesser
W. Blanchet
J. Blanchett
L. Blanchett
Gilmore High School
Fort Dodge High School
Fort’ Dodge
Herbert Barrett Family Moves to New Farm Near Des Moines
The Herb Barrett family from a Rolfe area farm, after 15 years there and 12 years away in Oregon, will move March 1 to the farm now held by C. P. Koster. They have farmed near Indianola and Des Moines for the last seven years and will be welcomed by friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Barrett
Des Moines
C. P. Koster
Barrett
Rolfe
Oregon
Iowa
Indianola
Mrs. Barrett
Olerichs to Sell 50 Poland China Sows February 14
H F Olerich and Sons announce their annual sale of pure bred Poland China sows on February 14 in their heated sale barn south of town. The event draws hog breeders from northwest Iowa with about 50 tried sows and gifts offered. Page 6 ad will provide breeding details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Olerich & Sons
Poland
Iowa
Gilmore City Girls Win Humboldt County Tournament
The Gilmore City girls basketball team captured the Humboldt county tournament at Gilmore City High School gym, defeating Bode 45 to 31 Saturday night. They had earlier defeated Vernon Township Consolidated School and Bradgate, with other participating schools including Renwick Rutland Pioneer Ottosen and Lu Verne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore Girls
Gilmore City Girls
Humboldt County
Gilmore City High School
Bode
Vernon Township Consolidated School
Bradgate
Renwick
Rutland
Pioneer
Ottosen
Luverne
A J Shaw to Speak at Lincoln Dinner
Senator A J Shaw of Pocahontas will speak at the Lincoln birthday dinner in the Presbyterian church dining room on Monday at 6:80. Pocahontas county resident Shaw has many Rolfe friends and ticket sales are strong per the Rolfe Business Men's club meeting. The entertainment committee promises a fine program and a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Shaw
Pocahontas
Presbyterian Church
Pocahontas County
Shaw
Rolfe
Rolfe Business Men’s Club
League members attend rally at Fort Dodge
Attending the sub district Epworth League rally at Fort Dodge were Ada Marie and Lorene George Cloise Hewlett Ruth and Lisabeth Green Estelyn Nelva Dean and Everett Roberts Ruth Lundy Mary Jane Gahm Evelyn Struthers Junior Dean Bob Martin Rodell Long and Miss Hattie Lehnus. Cars were taken by Rev EB Plummer Mrs Henry Anderson and Mrs Gaylord Ryen and Mr and Mrs J C Brogotti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Fort Dodge
Ada Marie
Lorene George
Cloise Hewlett
Ruth
Lisabeth Green
Estelyn
Nelva Dean
Everett Roberts
Ruth Lundy
Mary Jane Gahm
Evelyn Struthers
Junior Dean
Bob Martin
Rodell Long
Hattie Lehnus
EB. J. Plummer
Henry Anderson
Gaylord Ryen
J. C. Brogotti
Algona Gilmore Mat Teams to Meet in Gilmore Gym
The Algona high school wrestling team will meet Gilmore high school in Gilmore Gym Monday February 12. Algona aims to even the series after Gilmore defeated them December 19 15 with strength in lightweights. Coach Natwig of Gilmore is noted for a fine record and was an outstanding wrestler at Iowa State Teachers College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona High School
Gilmore High School
Gilmore Gymnasium
Algona
Gilmore Boys
Gilmore
Natwig
Iowa State Teachers College
Plover To Entertain Girls Tournament Pairings Announced
A girls sectional basketball tournament in Iowa will be held in Plover February 15 to 17 under the Iowa H S Girls athletic union. Pairings list D M T versus Gilmore City, Pioneer versus Plover, with winners meeting in later rounds and the champions advancing to the district tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover
Iowa H. S. Girls Athletic Union
Gilmore City
Pioneer
Bradgate
Rutland
Flaherty and Green Wed in Worthington Minnesota
Miss Irene Flaherty daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael J Flaherty of Palmer wed Edward Green of Rolfe in Worthington Minnesota on Oct 7 1989 Attendants were Elbert Brewster and wife from Sutherland The bride a Palmer High School graduate class of 1938 The groom son of Mr and Mrs R E Green a Rolfe High School graduate class of 1935 They will reside on a farm in Humboldt County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Flaherty
Michael J. Flaherty
Palmer
Edward Green
Rolfe
Worthington
Minn
Elbert Brewster
Sutherland
Palmer High School
R. E. Green
Rolfe High School
Humboldt County
Night School February 14 Demonstration on Upholstering
The Rolfe homemaking girls will serve a dinner for the night school on February 12. The meeting on February 14 will feature Mr. Burklund of McQuilkin Furniture Co in Fort Dodge demonstrating upholstering with linoleum samples. The evening topic last Monday was Accessories for the Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Burklund
McQuilkin Furniture Co
Fort Dodge
Thornton's Song Recorded For Wide Radio Broadcast
Graydon Thornton of Chicago informs his parents that his song Minnie, My Mountain Maiden has been recorded and will soon air on a network program broadcast over more than a hundred stations. The tune has already been heard on WLS Chicago for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
Graydon Ciratel
Chicago
A. R. Thornton
Minnie
WLS
Pocahontas Farmers to Attend Farm and Home Week at ISU
Pocahontas county plans strong participation in Iowa State College Farm and Home Week February 12 to 17 with about 20 farmers spending at least one day at Ames. Notable talks include Nat Frame on Rural Life objectives, George Fort Milton on Cotton Belt and Corn Belt, Gustaf Munthe on Northern Democracies, and Dr Charles Copeland Smith on American youth in democracy. Main daily farm programs cover agronomy, livestock, dairy, horticulture, soil conservation, and rural electrification with various speakers and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Iowa State College
Schmuecker
Ames
Nat. T. Frame
Federal Division of Farm ,Population and Rural Welfare
Washington, D. C
George Fort Milton
Chattanooga, Tenn
Evening Tribune
Gustaf Munthe
American Scandinavian Foundation
New York City
Charles Copeland Smith
National Association of Manufacturers
Lowa Christian Rural Fellowship
Miss Maloney's Parents Injured in Auto Accident
Dr and Mrs A P Maloney of Fonda and F J Dower of Fonda were eastbound to Des Moines when their car skidded on ice near Pomeroy Thursday. The Maloney couple suffered a broken collar bone and bruises, while Dower escaped injury. They spent three days in Mercy hospital Fort Dodge before returning home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Maloney
Fonda
Eleanor Maloney
Rolfe
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
F. J. Dower
Des Moines
Pomeroy
Dower
Irv King Dies at 76 in Sauk Center Minnesota
Irv King a former Rolfe resident died at his Sauk Center Minnesota home on Wednesday January 31 following a paralytic stroke. He lived on Rolfe area farms for two decades then moved to Sauk Center about 26 years ago. Survived by widow a son Frank a daughter Ina two brothers Fred and John and two sisters Mary Lotz and Etta Schnugg. Two children preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Sauk Center funeral home with burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomer Rolfe
Abser Coles
Idea
Fort Dodge
Colee
Rolfe
Sindergaard
Clara. Flowers
Gaylord ‘Balliet
Des Moines
M.P. Crowe
Emmets
Everett
Akron
Ohio
Earl
Pocahontas
G. Marshall
Omg
North’ Lawn Cemetery
Irv King
Sauk Center
Min
Mary Lotz
Floyd
Etta Schnugg
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Lincoln
Legion
Gilmore Matmen
Olerichs
Algona-Gilmore
Miss Maloney
Irv
Rolfe Cafe
Struthers
Grant’ Lumber Jacks
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Community Service
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Haynes Grocery
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Neilsen
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