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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1947
Page
3
A fire damaged the Speer residence in Havelock when flames started in the basement and spread through pipes to the attic. Residents Mayer and Mrs Attorley Speer escaped as smoke filled the home. volunteers and the department fought the blaze in frigid conditions. one person injured.
A fragmented note records a March meeting with mentions of a planning committee, a late business session, and discussions on county outcomes. It references a March date, the agenda item about a lover, and short remarks about county duties and committee roles.
A chimney fire near a residence caused a Friday evening alarm as firemen responded. In the same week a senior class dinner was held at the Will Randolph home in honor of Miss Rose Loundtandolph’s 1%th birthday. The Woman’s Circle of the W.S.C. met Thursday afternoon at the town circle.
Relatives gathered for a 30th wedding anniversary at the home of Mround and Boveen. attendees included many local names and a notable magician. The event featured a rural setting, a short program, and a Monday evening reception hosted by Mrs. Carey and family.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning February 12 at Sacred Heart for Mrs Joli Lech 68 sister of F Joseph Schofs of Pocahontas, who died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon following a heart attack. Burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Survivors include husband and son John Lech, brothers Joseph Leo Louis Alex Frank of Milwaukee, sisters Mary F Ho man Milwaukee and Mrs Hreve Kemsen, plus many nieces and nephews.
A fragmented OCR from Pocunontis County History Society notes a quarterly meeting. It references members in military service and historical figures, with unclear names and dates, and mentions forthcoming plans and agenda items.
Mrs Albert Hermerson hosted the Cheekers club Friday night with Mrs Lewey Lanning winning top panel. Mrs Martha Wallace held dinner Sunday in honor of her son Joal Wallace with guests including Mr and Mrs Dr A Tigensind and families from Eilsworth Humboldt and West Bend. The report notes a family visit from Rolfe Maine and mentions travel through Ames en route.
An evening PTA program at North Valley School featured singing by Mary Gunderson and Grace Petersen with instrumental solo by Mire cand Mrs. Duowell Dennings hosting dinner guests. A nine year old was hurt climbing a woven wire fence when his heel slipped, breaking his leg. he stays with ser and grandparents Mr Kandihirs George Jennings this week. Continued on page 7.
Fragmented text from an OCR page mentions a university in Iowa during a biertninay event. It references President Virpij Hunichey and suggests a stern competition with the federal government and other universities.
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