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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1967
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes a winter storm impacting Wednesday with references to damage. Missing details hinder full event scope, but source indicates storm activity and ensuing effects on local area.
Paul Poduske clerk of court for Pocahontas County announces the March term petit jury list. Jurors report at 10:00 a.m. Monday March 13 at the courthouse with Honorable Richard W. Cooper presiding.
The notice notes Earl Young and Lucky Buen appearing Saturday afternoon to claim the $20.00 Lucky Buck award. The Saturday session at 3 p.m. will again feature the $20.00 prize.
The Jaycees have directed the Ritz Theatre project since 1966 and recently received funds to support year round operation. Weekend movies have long provided entertainment for residents around Rolfe and the latest gift should aid continued operation.
The 1967 CROP board was chosen at the February 1 Pocahontas meeting led by publicity director Alvin Andersen. Rev. Leland Grove will be board chairman with C E Lehnuson of Rolfe as campaign director. other members include Virgil Wansl Lauirens vice chairman and Gerald Strath Pocahontas treasurer. The group plans a 1967 campaign in Pocahontas County and may include urban donors. the program’s name has changed to Christian Resources Overseas Program.
Rev Milton M Schaper retired Methodist minister who served the local church died aged 672 and was buried in Sioux City. A World War I veteran and World War II Navy chaplain, he also led youth camps at Clear Lake and Lake Okoboji. Surviving are his wife, daughter, four stepchildren, brother and sister.
The Rolfe Rams open the Pocahontas sectional Monday February 20 at 7 00 pm facing Gilmore City Bradgate Rockets at Pocahontas. They beat the Rockets 82 54 last Friday. If they win they meet Pocahontas Indians then in round two with games set February 22 and 23. The sectional winner advances toward district and substate play with several potential foes noted. The Rams hold a 14 3 record this season.
The local post office and many services will be closed Wednesday February 22 in observance of George Washington's birthday. Rolfe State Bank and Pocahontas County Courthouse also close for the holiday.
Deitermann Construction Co reports the water plant will be operational by week’s end after a completed renovation and a test run. Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts begin cookie orders Feb 17 to Feb 26 with five varieties at 6 cents per package, earning 10 cents per sale to fund camping, equipment, and service projects at Lakota Council’s 175 acre camp near Dayton.
The 1960 CROP drive collected about $3,000 for cash or soybeans in Pocahontas County. Townships contributed amounts ranging from $12.60 to $468.50, and farmers donated 556 bushels of soybeans. The Christian Youth Fellowship gave $5. The funds were used to purchase feed rations to support protein in the diet.
Rolfe Community School will host a girls district tournament at Memorial Gym starting 6 30 p m Tuesday February 21. First round games feature Fenton and Pocahontas sectional winners with semifinals 6 20 p m and 8 00 p m Friday February 24. The final follows at 8 00 p m Saturday with consolation play earlier. Winter district action advances to state tournament in March at Veterans Auditorium in Dea Sectional round details unclear due to text errors.
Mrs D Day 91 was injured Friday when she fell at home breaking her left hip and bruising a shoulder. Ambulance transported her to Marcy Hospital where doctors reported she is resting as well as expected. She was alone in the residence and crawled to summon a neighbor after entry doors were forced from inside.
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