City meeting on natural gas for Rolfe set for tonight
The Tequest council called a Thursday night meeting led by Mayor Fred Witt to hear WhitePhillips and Rawson about natural gas in Rolfe. Iowa Electric Light and Power manager Bertie Anderson says local interest justifies company reps outlining gas operation details. Jim Davidson and Dell Block will present viewpoints.
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Fred’ Witt
Rolfe
Bertie -Anderson
Iowan Electric Light, and Power Company
Jim'Davidson
Cedar Rapids
Dell Block
Spirit Lake
Dist
Linn Grove
Iowa Electric Light
Driver Improvement Course Offered in Pocahontas
The Pocahontas County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee offers an eight hour Driver Improvement Course from the National Safety Council. Four two hour sessions begin February 1 at 9:30 registration with class at 10 at the Farm Bureau Building Pocahontas. Fee is 1.00 per person and covers all materials.
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Farm Bureau
National‘Safety Council
Emery Wenell
Rural Safety
Women's Committee
Poccahontas
National Safety Council
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Emery
Wenell
Laurens
Ottg. Garrels
Open House Marked By Anniversary Event
A local Open House marks an anniversary with informal invitations noted for Sunday afternoon. Friends and attendees are welcomed to join the event at the host venue for a casual gathering.
Pocahontas County authorizes eight miles of paving project
Pocahontas County gains approval from the State Highway Commission to pave eight miles of county roads. The seven miles will begin five miles south of Pocahontas and run east from Highway 17 joining the north of Manson, linking to the Varina road. The eighth mile targets the Fonda area along Highway 3 and Lyttons pavement. Construction slated to start this year with possible year-end completion.
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Pocahontas County
State Highway Commission
Pocahontas
Manson
Varina
Fonda
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Lyttons
County Music Festival in Rolfe January 26
Rolfe will host the annual Pocahontas County Music Festival featuring a mass performance by mixed choruses and bands from six high schools Havelock Ploxer Palmer Pocahontas Laurens Fonda and Rolfe. Over 800 students will participate with May Keith Baessler from Boon Valley and Renwick instructors to guide the program. An afternoon and evening concert is planned with further details to follow.
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Pocahontas
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Valley
Renwick Instru
Band
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Treheétes
Entertainment
4-H Leaders Sewing Classes Begin in Pocahontas County
Sewing classes for 4-H leaders start this month in two Pocahontas County towns, Pocahontas and Laurens, Virginia. Home economist says the program will help leaders with instruction and practices.
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Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
Laurens
Virginia Harding
Farmers Union To Host 35 Canadians
Pocahontas County Farmers Union invites 35 Canadian farmers as honored guests for a 6:30 p.m. dinner at the Pocahontas Methodist Church on Tuesday January 18. Kenneth Owen will moderate a panel including Deland Wells Kenneth Schuman Wm Baxter N L Peterson Fred Dalengiesh and a Manitoba Farmers Union president. A NBC representative accompanies the group as they discuss agricultural issues with emphasis on cattle feeding.
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Roy Simonson
Pocahontas County
Kenneth Owen
Deland Wells
Fonda
Kenneth Schuman
Des Moines
Farmers Union
Wm. Baxter, Jr
Mallard
N. L. Peterson
Havelock
Fred ‘Dalengiesh
Winnepeg
Canada
Manitoba Farmers' Union
National ‘Broadcasting Company
Candians
Farmers Union Organization
Pocahontas
Palo Alto
James W. Bartosh
Roy ‘Simonson
Rolfe
Simonson
Will
Minnesota
Rolfe Assessor Calls for Personal Property Listings
The Rolfe assessor urges residents to list personal property for taxes during January 17 to 21 from 1 to 4 pm at the Light Co Building. Bring last year's roll and a property inventory. a rabies vaccination certificate from a licensed vet is required for dog licensing.
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Rae
Truelsen- Has
Marriage Announcement for Edna Grund and Spencer Jensen
Miss Edna Grund of Spencer Jensen of Fairmont Minnesota were united in marriage Friday December 1965 in a ceremony at Fairmont. Miss Bonnie Henderson sister of the bride and George Swan friend of the groom attended the couple. Russell is a son of Mr and Mrs Albert Jensen of this community. The bride's parents live at Emmetaburg. The Jensens will live in Fairmont.
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Edna Grund
Spencer Jensen
Fairmont
Minn
Decerzicherdi
Bonnie, Henderson
George Swan
Russell
Albert Jensen
Emmetaburg
Jensens
Cropland Adjustment Rates Announced by County Committee
LeRoy Nelson chair announces CAP adjustment rates based on crop value and productivity. Wheat 1.82 per bushel, barley .78, corn .02, grain sorghum .56 as county rates. Adjustments vary from 4.50 to 6.50 per acre and cover five to ten years.
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LeRoy ‘Nelson
Thaves Hithe&l
Pocahontas
Tate
Sewing Class Meets January seventeenth Evening
Mrs Faaborg announced the first adult sewing class meeting will be Monday January 17 at 7 pm in the High School home economics room. Ten dates have been set for the lesson series titled New Trends in Sewing with preregistration not required for the opening session. Supplies should not be brought on the first evening.
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Geo
Asaiet
Phil Aaborg
Rolfe
Faaborg
Rolfe Rams secure two wins as Ramettes drop pair
The Rolfe Rams beat Rockwell City 65 47 on their home floor then defeated Manson 68 61 to reach 3 4 in conference play and sixth in standings. Ramettes fell 76 43 to Rolfe and 76 43 to Manson as Rockwell City led the Twin Lakes race.
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Ramettes
Rolfe Rams
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de Ramgy
Ed Rude
Dean Paderwen
Dave
Bennett
Puller
Bob Rossow
Rolfe
Adams
Roadrunners
Eagles
Dave Bennett
Ramettee
Rockwell ‘City
Sara Beckord
Marcia Hansen
Susan Trimble
Wag. Aircia “Hansen
Busan Trimble
Gilmore City
Seado Twin
Rockets
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Mayor Witt Delegates Duties On City Assignments
City officials appoint committees with Water Fred McKim Spencer Lossy Streets and Alleys Johnny chm W Spencer Ry Schott Sewer Jerry Robinson chm F Meant Rue Schott to oversee streets alleys and sewer matters as directed by Mayor Fred Witt.
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Fred Witt
Fred McKim
Spencer
Johnny
W. Spencer
Ry Schott
Jerry Robinson
F. Meant
Rue Schott
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