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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1968
Page
5
The manor began operating a little over a year ago and now cares for 42 residents with a staff of 26 part time workers. About 1,400 visitors have been welcomed. The caption notes residents viewing TV with Caroline Alma Sandy and Amelia Struthers. Mrs. Telford will celebrate her 98th birthday on Monday.
Twin Rivers tops Rams 84-72 as Rams fall to fourth place in the Twin Lakes Conference. Dave Bennett led Twin Rivers with 26 points while Rammettes suffer 84-49 loss as Susie Cran pours 57 for Twin Rivers. Next games set for Albert City Friday and Laurens home tilt.
Lois Juilfs and Lloyd Perrigo exchanged wedding vows at St. John's Lutheran Church Pomeroy on December 17 1967. Rev Glen Woodrich officiated as family and friends attended the candlelit double ring ceremony. The bride wore a lace Empire gown with veil pearls and orange blossoms. Attendants included Joyce Juilis, Kristy Schrader, and Kristy Schrader. Rings were carried on a heart pillow by Galen O Connor.
The Ritz Theatre in Rolfe will undergo remodeling to redo the front with painting and new lighting. Wayne Montieth will start as weather permits, continuing the Jaycees long management since May 1966. The project aims to improve the town’s business district appearance and follows prior improvements and ongoing community efforts.
Mrs Marjorie McClary of El Cerrito California wed Emil Skart in a small ceremony. The couple celebrated with family and friends at a local residence, marking a new chapter in their lives.
The report notes a Federal Power Commission examiners initial decision on extending natural gas service to Rolfe and Gilmore City Iowa and to Michigan towns. Northern Natural Gas Company faces sequencing disputes and potential discrimination claims while testimony from former Rolfe mayor Fred McKim supported Rolfe inclusion.
Pocahontas County farmers may enroll in the 1968 feed grain and wheat programs from February 5 through March 16. Chairman LeRoy J. Nelson notes signups record each farmer’s program intentions and participation levels. Feed grain offers diversion payments and price support loans. wheat provides price support loans and marketing certificates, with no diversion payment for wheat. Early filing is urged as time can slip away.
Top musicians from about 80 northwest Iowa high schools join for the Northwest Iowa Band Concert in Cherokee on Saturday February 3 at 8 p.m. Kathleen Rickard of Rolfe Community High School earns First Chair French Horn. James A. Coffin directs the band of roughly 285 musicians at the University of North.
Nine year old Jeff Spencer son of Mr and Mrs William Spencer escaped serious injury after stepping into the path of a car driven by Robert Liston Pocahontas Farm Bureau Insurance salesman. The incident occurred about 2 40 PM Thursday on Highway 44 near the Spencer residence. Jeff was treated for a bruised left hip and knee at Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge and released Saturday afternoon.
The Adult Farmers Class will meet at 7 30 Wednesday evening January 31 in the Ag room at the school. Robert Brown will present Reading Your Soil Test Results with a comparison of lab results and guidance on applying them to farming.
The Pocahontas County Historical Society met January 15 at the Courthouse with about 45 people. Officers were reelected: Mrs. Herman Rubel president, Maud Dexter vice president, Faith Schliensig secretary, Tessie Fay Schon treasurer, Brownie-Macey Rolfe archivist. Clarence Roberts joined the executive board.
A farm sale scheduled for July 7 at a rural property begins two miles from the main road. The notice lists miscellaneous items for sale and invites interested bidders to attend the event.
The Rolfe Lions Club hosts its annual pancake supper this Saturday January 27 in the Rolfe School lunchroom. Serving runs 5:00 to 7:00 with advance or door tickets available. The club also runs year round projects including the Honors Banquet and Easter activities.
Betty Metz announces the grand opening of the Uptown cafe with location details, free coffee and donuts, and no charge for a rotato. The event promises a much needed facility and special prices for the opening.
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