Rolfe Community Considers Corn Processing Plant Proposal
Rolfe officials and residents heard a proposal for a corn processing or seed plant during a regular meeting led by A. M. Simonson. A parent committee of three was formed to study the idea and report back. The meeting also covered pool fund updates and local sports, with details on basketball approaches and school activities at the Rolfe Presbyterian church gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Rolfe Motion Club
A. M. Simonson
L. Gunderson
C. L. Gunderson
E State Bank
C. W. Stef
Arthur D. Kowhe
Rolfe Pia
Mimi
Man Dee
Pes Moines Daily Trib
Parelors
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
Kensington
Ladies’ Excelsion Society
Clarence Boyce
J. R. McIntire
Ar] Ives
J. L. Moore
Marjorie Hansen
Henry Olerich
Little Brown
Vale
Sitg
Mars
Bo A. Hansen
Mabjerie
J.T. Grant
Rolie
Morrison
Hansen
Robert Mather
Marjorie Klausen
Descelsior
Sraup T
C. ~. Gunderson
Mes Alr
Thornton
Lake Production Credit Elects Directors and Officers
Storm Lake Iowa December meeting re elected Steinberg Calhoun County and Allen Buena Vista to three year terms on the board of Lake Production Credit. Henry Ida County Keir Sac County Messer Leith Pocahontas elected to board. Feik secretary treasurer and others named. officials noted 20 years of cooperative credit experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesteinberg
Calhoun County
Chis
A. Allen
Buena Vista BP
To O Lake Croduction Credit
Tin Storm Lake
Steinberg
Mr. Allen
Henry
Ida County
Roy KE. Keir
Sae V
Messer Leith
Pocahonomty
Feik
PCA
Exne
United States
Europe
Vd, Basart
Vrain Credit, Corporation
Pocahontas County Mutual Shows Strong Finances
The Pocahontas County Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance company reports a solid showing by the auditing committee. Figures released show losses paid and cash on hand, with no claims and assets totaling millions, reflecting an excellent financial position. The committee also praises secretary Mrs. J. H. of Plover for efficiency in handling business.
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Pocahontas County
al Fin and Lightning Insurance
Tion
Hmpany
J. H.of
Plover
Iowa Faces Frost and Shortage Hint Amid Rote Fagd
A fragment notes frost in Iowa impacting supplies and hinting at shortages. No clear entities or dates are provided.
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Etain
Iowa
Community Meeting Schedule from January to February
A fragile OCR listing upcoming events notes a January sale at a shop and several meetings in Avontas county. It mentions Mrs Lily Rogers, Mrs Symes, the Slabe of Primary teachers, and an all day meeting with K S K and Struthers.
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Sale
T Wtestlay
By, Struthers
Flay
Mrs. Rogers
Founders Day Luncheon Held by Chapter PR Pooh QC
Chapter PR Pooh QC honors founders with a luncheon at Mrs. C. W. Sietkin home. Mrs. T. D. Jones chairs the event as Mrs. M. W. Webb assists with a program featuring character sketches of founders and period songs. Next meeting set for February 2 with constitutional quiz and by-laws review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pooh
C. W. Sietkin
Mesdames
B.A. Petersen
Carl J. White
Carel Brace
PT. Grant
Rolfe
Lorraine Dawson
Penchiontas
T. D. Jones
M. W. Webb
Aseistalt
Alice Bird Babs
Suels Peterson
Pierson Penfield
Alice Coffin
Hattie Briggs
Ja Stewart
Jane Rhodes
Cidle Hight
I.K. O
W. R. Rogers
Jesson
Henry ©. Wiegman
California Weather Report Notes Hail and Smog
Northern Long Beach residents report a hail storm that blanketed Silverado Park and nearby areas with up to two inches of hail for about 20 minutes. Separately, fruit growers smudged with oil during a cold spell, burning 32 million gallons daily at a cost of 2.5 million dollars, darkening skies with smoke.
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California
Long Beach
Silverado Park
California Heights
Cedar Avenue
Spring Street
Ehippime
Rolfe
Miss Dorothy Cleal Visits Parents Before New Job
Miss Dorothy Cleal, long employed at Perry, visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ald Jens on Sunday. She plans to start work at Greenfield February first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Cleal
Perry
M's. Ald
Jens
Greenfield
Moen Silver Wedding Anniversary Observed at Gilmore City
Mr and Mrs C J Moen of Rolfe observed their silver wedding anniversary on Sunday January 10 1927 at the Lundy home in Gilmore City. A centerpiece of sweet peas baby breath smilax and taper candles formed the table decoration while white cakes bore silver bells and the couple received a chest of Rogers silver and salt and pepper. Attending were J J Knieriem Ray Knieriem and families Guy Knieriem and family Orrie Jensen Humboldt Marl Knieriem Rutland Chas McNiel Bradgate Vesta Knieriem Mason City and Darlene Moen Des Moines.
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C. J. Moen
Rolfe
Prank Tandy
Gilmore City
Moon
Ropers
J. J. Knieriem
Ray Knieriem
Guy Knieri
Highway Safety Films to Be Shown Friday
The Town plans a Friday evening program at the school gym featuring the safety films Inertia and The Other Below to show how accidents occur and could be prevented. Cecil Cumin post of the American Legion sponsors with a safety talk to follow the screenings. The event aims to reduce the automobile death rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exnindsium
Cecil Cumin Post
American Legion
Swea City
Sea City
Outlining Recognition for Outstanding 4-H Club Members
Plans move forward in the state office to recognize outstanding 4 H club members for the 1866 year with Lewa J H elibs starting year programs. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad leads donations to develop town club work, aiming to send six state or district champions to the national club congress in Chicago.
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Lewa
J-H Elibs
State Office
H. Jd. Schnivecker
Paul C. Paffy
Lews
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
Lown
National Club Congress
Chicago
Milwaukee
Poultry Dealers Hear Plans For 19 7 Campaign In Iowa
Sunday Mr and Mrs Shirley Thorn ton and daughter Joyce visited Des Moines while other attendees toured the capital city. A Des Moines hotel meeting plus banquets outlined Dr Salsbury’s Laboratories 19 7 plans including a radio educational campaign across 25 stations reaching five million readers. Subsequent gatherings were held in Atlantic and Carroll with more to follow in Fort Dodge Sioux City Spencer Mason City. Thornton hosts all dealers and wives in his territory. Iowa boasts the nation’s largest poultry state and Dr Salsbury’s Laboratories claims top global status in poultry research sanitation and preventive measures with free disease testing and advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Thornton
Joyce
Des Moines
Shirley
SCHAPPER BABY DIES IN PORT DICKIE AREA
Funeral services were held Monday morning at 2 oclock for Suzanna Schaffer at the relative funeral home with H A Sinning in charge. Suzanna was born January 9 1987 to Mr and Mrs Harry Schaffer but died six days later from complications including blood poisoning and bronchial pneumonia. The baby's mother died earlier at Lathersn Hospital Port Dole from similar causes.
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Lathersn Hospital
Port Dole
Marriage Respect and Social Duty Cited by Farmer's Wife
A letter criticizes a recent wedding for vulgarity and lack of reverence. The ceremony, performed by a justice of the peace in a room resembling a saloon, is deemed inappropriate. The writer argues marriage is sacred and essential to society beyond the interests of the principals involved.
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Wwe
Farm Bureau Women Hold Followup Lessons In Homemaking
The first two Farm Bureau women projects lessons were led by Miss Louise Ryen and Mrs. Wm Fisher at her home on January 14. Eleven women attended. New leaders Mrs John Lawman and Mrs Sam Nicoson will present the remaining lessons in late February and March on meal planning and meals for special occasions. Anyone wishing to attend should contact the leaders or township chair Mrs Wm Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Louise Ryen
Wm. Fisher
John Lawman
Sam Nicoson
Superintendents Meet to Discuss Iowa Legislation
The Pocahontes County Superintendents Club will meet in Laurens at 6 on Wednesday January 27 for their monthly gathering. Dr Jonas of Des Moines will discuss proposed legislation from the current general assembly. The school boards and the county board of education will be present at the meeting.
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Pocahontes County
Funeral services for Mrs Frank Mickalek held in Rolfe
Mrs Frank Mickalek aged 73 years 23 days died January 17 after bronchial pneumonia. Funeral in Rolfe conducted by Rev W A Wilkinson with interment in Gilmore City. Survived by husband Frank and children Mabell Allee Arthur Arent Frank Jr. Granddaughters Clarihell and De Etta Jean Mickalek. Mrs Mickalek lived on farms near Bradgate Pocahontas county and Rolfe. She was devoted to church and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Rolfe
Frank Mickalek
Dinneary
W. A. Wilkinson
Newell
Gilmore City
Mesdaimes Qus Cook
Guy Smith
Clarence W.tompkins
Amnite Chess
Isa
Tama
Towa
Rolfe
Wears
Benton County
Jaws
Mickalek
Cedar Rapids
Trving
Humboldt County
Frank Michalek
Mabell Allee
Arthur Arent
Frank Jr
Adair
Mickaleks
Bradgate
Pocahontas County
Clarihell Mickalek
de- Etta Jean Mickalek
Shriner Visit During Open House At Rodman School
Mr and Mrs G S Shriner visited Mr and Mrs Dan Urquhart in Rodman Friday night for an Open House at the new school building. Attendees watched the Indiana team play West Bend in a boys and girls basketball double header.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Shriner
Dan Urquhart
Rodman
Indinan
West Bend
Car wreck near Orden claims life of 87 year old
A foggy dawn collision on highway 169 two miles north of Orden killed Carl Stanek 87 and injured A Garlock Jr 19 and two other passengers. Garlock Jr driving his father's car from Boone struck a Sherman Transfer truck driven by Gerald Frost. Stanek died from skull injury. Garlock Jr and others survived with multiple injuries. Local Garlock family noted in Pocahontas, Rolfe and Player counties.
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A. Garlock Jr
C. A. Garlock
Fort Dodge
Orden
Carl Stanek
Garlock
Young Garlock
Boone
Sherman Transfer & Storage Co
Gerald Frost
Stanek
Lucille Becher
Geo. M. Robertson
Garlicks
Pocahontas
Rolfe
Leone Wiswell
Crew
Rolfe Beats Laurens 65 20 in Belle Gym Victory
Rolfe defeats Laurens 65 to 20 at Belle gym to stay unbeaten in Twin Lakes conference play. Rickard scores 22 points leading Rolfe with Cornwell and Hadaflsson adding 1 each. Dah t here and Larsen standout for Laurens. Rolfe reserves outscored Laurens 40 to 0 in final quarters.
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Rolfe Teagan
Laurens
Belle Gym
Connection
Rolfe
Rickard
Cornwell
Hadaflsson
Dah
Larsen
Linens
Te Laurens
Taylor
Smidh
Relfe
Lee
Convy
Holland
Wee As
Schuler
Dahlbers
I Larson
Alexander
Fund
Bite Wale
Relf
Rudolfson
Hanson
Ferden
Richard
I Smith
Kennedy
Marine
Yoo
Boles
Halcomb of
Manson
Mrs Schaffer Dies After Illness with Infant Burial Slated
Mrs. Schaffer died in Port Dodge Lutheran hospital after bronchial pneumonia and pleurisy. Her infant daughter Suzanna, who died earlier, will be buried in Chamberlain with a family funeral planned. Siblings and relatives from Tracy Minnesota Storm Lake Cedar Rapids and Chamberlain traveled for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Schaffer
Lutheran
Port Dodge
Lawrence Taylor
Schaffer
Tracy, Minn
Fred Chappell
School Bus Overturns Near Kennedy Farm No Serious Injuries
A J W Kennedy school bus skidded on snow along Highway 44 north of the Hosier farm and tipped onto its side. All occupants crawled out. Farl Ives assisted by taking the students to town. Passengers included Helen Christensen Gladys Onnen Mary Van Ives Hilda Whistler Grace Vinning George Dornath and L W Kennedy. No serious injuries reported.
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J. W. Kennedy
J. U. Hosier Farm
Farl Ives
Helen Christensen
Gladys Onnen
Mary van Ives
Hilda Whistler
Grace Vinning
George Dornath
L. W. Kennedy
County Agriculture Conservation Committee Set for Saturday Meeting
Township chairmen join Pocahontas County officials to elect a county committee for the 1987 program. Henry D. Tamed chairs the pre year group. officers include president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. A training school and articles of association will be discussed with Iowa State extension input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Township Agricus
Pocahontame County Agricultural Conservation Sention
Pocahontis
Com. Hutte
Henry D. Tamed
Craney
Pocahontas
Bewinnine
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Comarit
Swea Cepey Cage Team Set For Loyal City Match
The Swea Cepy cage squad from Byne City prepares for a high scoring game this week against Rolfe Line. Rolfe traveled to Armstrong last week and rolled to a 66 to 8 win in the varsity finale while the Armstrong seconds fell 46 to 7.
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Byne
Attra Ian
Relteavin
Rotfe
Thesete
Condalttan
Rolfe
Tim
Lyescvere
Armstrnrur
Armstrong
Armstrats
Funeral services held for Mrs Sarah Olson in Rolfe
Mrs Sarah Olson age 74 dies at Carl Sandvig home. born Stavanger Norway June 25. immigrated 1888 settling in Ellsworth Roland Grinnell then Rolfe. Survived by three stepchildren Mary Sandving Minnie Anderson Will Olsen. four nephews and one niece. Members of Lutheran and Congregational churches attended. pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Olson
Rolfe Presbyteran
Ho A. Sincing
C.J. Morrison
Grant Johnson
Keith Dekard
Billy McIntire
Boa, Petersen
Merle Christensen
Sige Clo. Gunderson
C BR. Wilcox
A. Kerns
Streenta Nelson
Nels Msperlund
Stavanger
Norway
Lutherar
Ellsworth
Roland Fea
Grinnett
Congregatrona Church
Mary Sandvng
Rolfe
Minnie Anderson
Chicago
Will Olsor
Livermore
Make Mints at Home for a Simple Afternoon Tea
Simple mint making for a tea party. Mix powdered sugar into unbeaten egg white, flavor with peppermint or wintergreen, shape into pencil sized rods, cut into fourth inch pieces, dry, and dust with sugar. Color pastel shades if desired and store for several days, serving about twenty people.
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Tomotion Club
Je. Webb
Haackwi
Ranter Febo T. Geo. Robertwil
Excelsior Society
Nd Association
AWONT
CO. Mutual
Moens
Gires
Schapper
Mrs. Prank
Mickalen
Bureau of Agricultural Scencies
Washington, D. C
Aen
G Greday
Mrs
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