10 Feb 1966
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1966
Page
1
Residents report ongoing gas troubles affecting homes and daily life. Local officials promise inspection and curbside checks as crews work to identify leaks and restore service quickly. Community groups urge transparent updates and safe commuting during outages.
The Garrett area notes an athletic banquet held recently. At 8:00 p.m. on Saturday February 1 a fire was started by a burning cushion. night marshal Jarvis quickly contained the blaze, preventing serious damage to Jack Kobér's property.
A front page Weatherland Roads report by F. Thomas details a Saturday blizzard that left side roads blocked and many routes impassable until spring thaw. Rolfe and surrounding areas faced halted travel with a handcar and snowplow efforts noted, while the army size doubled and cleared miles of road by midafternoon.
A fragmented handwritten clipping notes names and events including a birthday gift shower at a residence and a Navy enlistment February 3 at Fort. It mentions Virgils Rickless hosting a basketball dinner Thursday at his home and references civilians connected to war department insignia and governors.
A church basement gathering last Tuesday evening was organized by Mr. and Mrs. Ted Field Mr. and Mrs. Leland Melntire and Mrs. Mae Moon with a highly gratifying outcome Theodore Smith arrived from Bradgate Friday and reported a residence fire that destroyed Barber F. F. Caywood’s home. Miss Ruby Wilson celebrated her eighteenth birthday with a surprise visit from friends Monday evening.
Dennis Schumacher and Mallard, Harold O Neall purchase Lumber and Hardware Department of Garlock Lumber Co. Mrs Brinkman of Rolfe guests in Westerman home. W H Henderson travels to Vista California. Johnsons visit from Vista depart for California. Mrs Hart of Des Moines visits sister Mildred Seaman. Larson family returns from 10 days with Lenning to help with Brenda Ste Randall Larson in Viet Nam. Harold Oneal and Richard Buck family note. Friendly Circle meets with 13 members and two guests. Plover M Y R S activities noted.
A stream of weekend visits and dinners is recorded with households in Mason City Britt Humboldt Laurens Pocahontas Rolfe Pomeroy Spencer and other towns. Guests include Jensens Goodchilds Kerns Hubbell Hosier Stearns and others. Local clubs held meetings. birthdays noted. hospitality events span Friday to Sunday.
Frederick M Hudson announces candidacy in Pocahontas County for the Republican primary on September 6 1966. He asks voters for support and guidance from Pocahontas County Republicans Rolfe Iowa.
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