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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1968
Page
1
The note mentions an heir to a home returning this winter and references Bred Nelson who left on Monday for an unspecified hitch to Nis. The fragmentary text limits clarity on full names, places, or dates.
A fragment notes a New Year’s Eve gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Bari Chambers with references to “jarailfeas” and “water party” in a festive early 20th century tone.
A fragmentary item notes the class of 126 and a Grant event with mentions of a party and money for a license. It also references idle Shimon Ivy mill at week start and extreme cold causing pipe damage needing a Fort Dodge foundry trip for repairs.
The piece notes renewed hope for 1968 with new resolutions and medical advances. Dr. John Prehn, Rolfe High School graduate and Augustus Adjunct College instructor, surveys rural life. he will speak at the college after his study. Local reflections highlight town changes, torn-down structures, new businesses, and a prediction of lower property taxes in 1968.
The Baptist Mission Circle installed new officers for 1968 with Mrs. Rena Moore as president and other leaders named. Devotions by Irene Hammersly preceded a film on Our Heritage and a reading on The New Year. The group also noted community service and past servicemen support in the town.
A reader laments newspaper rate classifications for servicemen and praises her husband’s reenlistment for another six years. She asks readers to consider the role of career soldiers and notes how marriage and family trends intersect with draft policies.
Ronald Miller spent ten days with his parents the Elden Millers and relatives then returned to the Air Force Base at Minot North Dakota. Julie Wallace of Omaha visited her family over the holidays. Mr and Mrs Elden Miller and family celebrated Christmas at Mrs Dorothy Schott s Rolfe residence. Diane and Jeane George hosted New Year s Day gatherings with the Paul Georges of Clare.
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