Club Dinner Highlights Rolfe Community Needs and Club Reforms
The Greater Rolfe club dinner at the Lounge drew nearly full tables as guest speaker R O Mortensen urged reorganization and expansion for Rolfe schools plus new community projects. Amendments to the club constitution and by laws raised annual dues to 15 dollars and were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Rolfe Club
R. O. Mortensen
Rolfe Consolidated School
Rolfe
N. A. Wilson
N. J. Bixler
Karl Young
Supt
Mortensen
Spencer Dinner For Editors With Farm Bureau in Spencer
Editors from northwest Iowa attended a Farm Bureau dinner at the Tangney hotel in Spencer. Ken Langer outlined roads schools extension and parity policy while Le Roy Gedding presided. Ten counties were represented and seven tenths of the attendees gained a clearer understanding of Bureau aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Iiona
Farm Bureau
Tangney
Spencer
Ken Langer
Wall
Iowa Farm Bureau
LeRoy Gedding
Northwest District
Farm Bureau Board
Pocahontas County
L. J. Elberts
Pocahontas
Donna Erickson Burns in Turpentine Fire Incident
Donna Erickson, 16, escaped serious injury after she accidentally threw turpentine on a furnace fire at home. The blaze burned her hands and face, but glasses protected her eyes and a bandana saved her hair. She recounted the shock and was aided by her parents and a doctor, with no expected scars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Erickson
Art Erickson
Cedar Falls Choral Concert Hosts Phyllis Molyneux
Cedar Falls singer Phyllis Molyneux of Rolfe will join the Iowa State Teachers College choral concert on Thursday February 17 at 8 p m in the college auditorium. She will sing soprano with the 68 member choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Phyllis Molyneux
Rolfe
Iowa State Teachers College
Miss Molyneux
Capítol News Letter Proposes Rainy Day Surplus Fund
The administration wins first test on Beardsley policy as the House passes the rainy day surplus bill 78 to 27 authorizing a 40 million dollar cushion to augment the general fund during emergencies. The measure aims to ensure bonus payments cannot be fully drawn from the surplus. Also planned is a debate on the Zastrow income tax bill offering property tax credits up to 50 percent, with passage likely in the Senate but uncertain in the House before spring recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Beardsley
House
M. F. Hicklin
Wapello
Senate
Zastrow
Ralph Zastrow
Charles City
Assembly
Ernest L. Humbert
Corning
Rep
A. C. Hanson
Inwood
Humbert
Last Rites For Pioneer Resident Thursday
Funeral notices detail services for Mrs. C. F. Majorowicz and Gary Leadley in Rolfe Iowa. Majorowicz died February 6 following years of illness amid family remembrances and church ties. Leadley killed in tractor accident near Rolfe with burial at Clinton Garfield cemetery. Gary was 8 1/2 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Macjorowicz
FV. Bartz
Jd. I. Hynds
M. R. Soth
Rock of Ages
MJ. Bixler
Richard Buck
Khard Young
Verna Maxwell
Verna
Marie Ryen
Laurens
Louisa Florence Prussner
Lowell
Ind
Reddick
Conrad F. Majorowicz
Buckingham
Iowa
Des Moines
Rolfe
Majorowicz
Belfast
Doctor Hovenden Memorial Hospital
Charles
Ceorge
Conrad
Franklin
Thos. Diggs
Beverly
Sherry
Raymond
Genevieve
Jerome
Kathryn
Loel
Naom
Dives
Glenn Majorowie
Ames
Town
Bradgate
Mary I. Peterson
Dale Peterson
Helps
Elmer
Peterson
TS. Clark
Gary
F. O. Anderson
Elner
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodsie
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Fred Jacobsen
James Brock
Leadley
Trinity Lutheran Church
St. Paul's Lutheran Sunslay
Rolfe School
Beam Dies in Los Angeles at 81
C H Beam 81 longtime Rolfe resident and former druggist died Monday in Los Angeles California after a severe illness. Cause given as cerebral seepage and coma. Survived by daughter Verna and two siblings Dr W W Beam Rolfe and Hattie Fraser Yakima WA. Home address 5731 Alviso Avenue Los Angeles. Buy a Bond each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Beam
W. W. Beam
Los Angeles
Calif
Charlie
Verna
Dr. W. W. Beam
Rolfe
Hattie Fraser
Yakima
Wash
Alviso Avenue
Chevrolet Harmony Time Radio Program
A Tuesday and Thursday radio segment titled Chevrolet Harmony Time airs 12 45 to 1 00 p m on WHO station. Sponsored by Chevrolet dealers of Iowa the program highlights versatile talent and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet Harmony
WHO
The
Chevrolet Dealers of
Iowa
Rural Young People Attend Seventh Annual Assembly at Ames
Five Rural Young People traveled by noon to Ames for the 7th Annual Rural Young People assembly. The theme The World is Our Neighborhood was emphasized with talks by Mal Hansen and Capt. TL Sargent on global farm experiences and mid war hotspots. Dances, banquets, and a Sunday morning service closed the event with chaperones Mr and Mrs Marvin Johnson of Fonda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fauna Rural Young People’s Assembly
Ames
Jardin
Mal Hansen
Europe
TL Sargent
Memorial Union
Welch School
Wapello County
Pocahontas County
LeRoy Arends
Pocahontas
Wayne Smith
Dean Hauswirth
Havelock
Delmar Johnson
Phyllis DeWolf
Young Married Folks Here Feb 22 Dinner Discussion
The Young Married couples meet Tuesday February 22 at 6 30 PM in the Methodist church parlors Rolfe. Floyd Huling regional organization director leads the discussion on How Can Farm Security and Income Stability be Achieved. Notify Farm Bureau office by Monday noon February 21 to reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Floyd Huling
Huling
Farm Bureau
Med cruise of USS Goodrich under Admiral Conolly
Wilbert Bernard Layton chief boilerman USN son of Mrs Mary Ellen Layton Rolfe is aboard the destroyer USS Goodrich making a Mediterranean port cruise with the Sixth Task Force under Admiral Richard L Conolly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert Bernard Layton
USN
Mary Ellen Layton
Rolfe
Mediterranean
Goodrich
Richard L. Conolly
Home Wanted for Stanley Brock Seeks Housing
A plea asks readers to locate a house or rooms to rent for Stanley Brock and expresses sincere appreciation for any accommodation found.
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Stanley Brock
Project Lesson Teaches Family Relationships for Teens
A community program in Avina County invites teens and parents to discuss family dynamics and healthy habits at two sessions on February 22. Spearheaded by Avina College, the event covers parent youth communication, responsibilities, leisure roles, and youth health, with hands on homemaking activity demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abontas County
Nee
Avina AL Jones
Three Schools Compete in City Speech Contest
A Town High School Speech association preliminary was held February 6 in the high school auditorium. Represented were Mallard Manson and Rolfe with judges Mrs. Bradley, Humboldt. Mrs. Harvey McClain, Havelocks. Mrs. Verna Hoffert, Plover. Rolfe furnished special music and results will be printed next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town High School Speech Association
Mallard
Marl Zehr
Morris
Naney Anderson
Bronte
Virginia DeVaul
Vilaes
Carol Schofield
Hinnoross
Mira Lou Hotek
Mio
Mrs J J Grant Enjoys Birthday Dinner With Family
Friends report Mrs J J Grant left her house Friday evening and attended a birthday dinner for Mr Grant with the family at the cafe. She had been confined since October except for Christmas at her son's across the street, with weather keeping her indoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Grant
Mr. Grant
Mrs Cornwell Undergoes Operation at Mercy Fort Dodge
Mrs Irving Cornwell underwent a Wednesday morning operation on February 4 at Mercy hospital Fort Dodge. She is recovering satisfactorily. Mr Cornwell and Miss Mazel Knapp visited Fort Dodge Sunday to call on her. The American Home study club will not meet in February.
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Irving Cornwell
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Cornwell
American Home Study Club
Fats Versus Leans Basketball Match At School Gym
A local school gym hosts a fats versus leans basketball game featuring standout players led by Anton Tica and band sponsor figures. Admission is 50 cents adults 25 cents children with proceeds aiding new band uniforms for the high school. Officials named Slim Davidson and Mortensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Wl Webb
Sans Neuron
Telmer
Mitoerson
Slim” Davidson
Roo
Mortensen
Farm Service Holds Meeting at Ridotto Ballroom East
Larry Williams gave an inspiring address to more than 250 farmers from Poca hontas and Winboldt counties at the Farm Service Annual Meeting in Havelock. Chairman Lathrop reported sales for TPOIS were Sage 600 with net savings over 820,000. Directors elected include Lathrop Haelocks Co 11 Wesell Laurens Westey Selinus Rolfe Rudy Poppen Palmer Farrell and others. Dividend checks totaling 17,484 were issued to members after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Williams
Pocahontas
Winboldt County
Farm Service
Ridotto Ballroom
Havelock
Blow. Lathrop
Weeley Telus
Ralph Held
Nemacer
Iowa Farm Service Co
Booow
Lathrop
Haelocks Co 11
Wesell, Lauerens
Westey Selinus
Rolfe
Rudy Poppen
Palmer
al AL Farrell Fonda
Guys Olaou
Bode
Tankmenu
Methodists Set Date for Annual Father Son Banquet
The local Methodist church plans the annual father son banquet for Wednesday March 4. Sponsored by the Sunday school, tickets are available from Sam Nicoson. The community is urged to keep the date clear and support the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Nicoson
Iowa State NROTC contract student passes tests for Navy program
William Henderson of Rolfe Iowa son of David Henderson is among 21 Iowa State College NROTC contract students who passed the written tests for admission into the regular navy program at Iowa State College. He will go to Minneapolis for a physical exam and interview and may be reviewed by a selection board for mission. Regular students receive tuition and a stipend from the navy in exchange for three summer cruises and two years of active duty after graduation. Contract students receive a reserve commission after the last two years, attend one summer cruise and receive stipends toward school costs.
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Ames
Iowa
William Henderson
David Henderson
Rolfe
Iowa State College
NROTC
Navy
Minneapolis
Fay Ae Mission
Wilcox Public Sale Of Farm Implements and More
Jim Wilcox will hold a public sale at his home near the Dette cemetery, second place south of the cemetery, on Tuesday February 2. The sale includes a team of fine work horses and various farm implements and articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Wilcox
Dette
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Capitol
Gary Leadiey
Lutheran Church
C. F. Majorowicz
Tractor Des Moines
Traetore
Elmer Leadley
Marjorie King
Juanita Waller
Harriett Porter
Bill Austin
Stuart Steelman
Kenneth Black
Harris White
Keith Booth
Assembly of the
Mallard, Manson
Carol Schofiell
dJoyce Thornton
Glaspell
Stephen Brewster
Jon Mueller
Mable
Kahn
Carl Standing
Robert Schmidt
Mrs. Grant
Fats Vs
Benefit
HS. Band
Faye Pathe
de Posey
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