Rate Reduction on Grain Storage Announced by USDA
The U S Department of Agriculture announces reduced storage rates for older grain stocks with estimated first year savings over 15 million dollars. The cuts apply to commercial storage and reseal price support loans, with 1964 corn earning 13.14 cents per bushel per year and 1963 and prior crops at 12.045 cents per bushel per year under second reseal storage. Pocahontas County corn producers receive notices to choose reseal or deliver corn under loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Department of Agriculture
LeRoy J. Nelson
ASC County Committee
Pocahontas County
Conservation Queen Contest August 2
The Pocahontas Soil Conservation queen contest will be held August 2 at the S C S Office in Pocahontas. Iowa farm girls ages 16 to 21 may enter, with the state winner receiving a wrist watch and a $250 prize. Entries must be mailed by July 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
S.C.S
Iowa
Farmers Grain Dealers Association of Iowa
Cooperative
Des Moines
Soil Conservation Districts
Engagement for Diane Calton to Terry Brenneman Planned
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Calton of Rolfe announce the engagement of daughter Diane Kay to Terry L. Brenneman son of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Brenneman of Wellman Iowa. Both graduates and interns in rootgenology at University Hospitals Iowa City plan a fall wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Calton
Rolfe
Diane Kay
Terry L. Brenneman
Franklin Brenneman
Wellman
Iowa
Miss Calton
Rolfe Community School
Mr. Brenneman
Mid Prairie High School
Unversity Hospitals
State University of
New Teachers Named for 1965-66 School Year
Supt. Charles Underwood announces two new faculty contracts for the 1965-66 year. John Adams becomes social studies instructor and basketball coach. David Spaulding is named high school science and mathematics teacher. Adams, 25, previously coached junior varsity basketball at Watertown S Oak and is a St Olaf College graduate. Spaulding, 37, married with a five month old son, will reside in Bode after teaching at Twin Rivers High School for 11 years and a recent post at Grand Marais Minnesota. He earned a bachelor’s from State College of Town in 1951 and pursued graduate work at Alaska University, Texas Tech, and Carleton College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Underwood
John Adams
David Spaulding
Adams
Watertown
S. Oak
St. Olaf College
Northfield
Minn
Bode
Spaulding
Twin Rivers High School
Grand Marais
State College of Town
University of Alaska
Texas Tech
Carleton College
Cat Rescued After 25 Foot Plunge From Pole
A Rolle area cat perched on a light pole near the Wesley Peterson place slid down and escaped after 25 feet to the ground. Harold Calligen and Bertie Anderson aided the rescue as Harley Peterson Jr. leaned in with a broom. The Rams baseball team from Rolfe, coached by Allan Gilbertson, compete in a district tournament with games listed for July 9 to July 14 and a hoped state run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Peterson
Claude White
Rolle
Harley Peterson, Jr
Light Company
Harold Calligen
Bertie Anderson
Miven
Helvenade
Allope City-Truesdale
Pocahontas Catholic
Laurens
Havcock-Ploor
Sioux Rapids
Marathon
Weil
Pan
Rams
Gilmore City
Matlerd At & Pan
Pam
Mrn
Albert- City-Truesdale
At & P.m
Havelock-Plover
Rolfe Rams
Allan Gilbertson
Ram
Marsh Brinkman
Craig Jlodoway
Mike Brinkman
Kurt Kaiser
Fd Rude
Don VanGorkom
Dennis Vaughn
Randy Howard
Marc Sroufe
Ray Anderson
John Rickard
Dean Pedersen
Jack Feldman
Dan Allen
Dave Bennett
Jor Kennedy
Fonda
Parks Faaborg Nuptials at Carrier Mills Church
The Sunday afternoon June 20 ceremony at Carrier Mills Baptist Church united Beverly Parks and Phil Faaborg. The bride wore a lace gown with sabrina neckline and mantilla veil, designed by Mrs Hector Ponce. Attendants included Mona Parks Smith as matron of honor and bridesmaids Loraléa Sweat and Brenda Parks with matching organdy and mint green dresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrier Mills Baptist Church
Beverly Parks
William Joplin
Indian Camp Baptist Church
Phil Faaborg
Simon Faaborg
Kimballton
Iowa
Gene Parks
Carrier Mills
Sabrina
Hector Ponce
Cuba
Mona Parks Smith
Loraléa Taylor Sweat
Brenda Parks
Gina and
Gaylene Sweat
Mrs
Jerry Sweat
Day Camp Brings 163 Girl Scouts Together for Pocahontas Week
In Pocahontas City Park last week 163 Girl Scouts from Rolfe Pocahontas West Bend and Albert City joined 16 leaders and 7 program aides for a seven unit day camp with an Indian Lore theme. Activities included cooking fire building knots first aid and open fire cookery plus an evening twilight camp and a ceremonial Pow Wow overseen by Cadette units and Fort Dodge dancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Pocahontas
West Bend
Albert City
Richard Sidoway
Dick Bierstedt
Virgil Ricklefs
W. G. Taylor
David Brinkman
Taylor
Russel Winkleblack
Bob Peterson
Kay Lynn
Mary Ann Brinkman
Carol Schott
Charity Mellrath 90 Dies in Laurel Home
Mrs. Charity Mellrath aged 90 died June 17 1965 at her Laurel residence where she had lived all her life. Her husband John died in 1928. She leaves five daughters including Mrs Mary Atkins Grinnell and Mrs Clarence Smith Cedar Rapids, plus Mrs Hauser and other relatives. Funeral Saturday morning in Laurel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charity Mellrath
A. Keith Hauser
Laurel
John
Mary Atkins
Grinnell
Clarence Smith
Cedar Rapids
Ruby Melrath
William Lukehart
Hauser
Ida
David
Barbara Otto and Gary Metcalf wed in Calvary Baptist Church
Barbara Otto and Gary Metcalf united in a double ring ceremony at Calvary Baptist Church Laurens Iowa officiated by Rev Wilton Swires. Bride daughter of Willard Otto Harris Missouri and groom son of Marold Metcalf LeMars Iowa set in lace gown with red roses. After reception for 125 guests the couple will reside near Tacoma Washington where the groom is stationed with the U S Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Otto
Gary Metcalf
Calvary Baptist Church
Laurens
Iowa
Wilton Swires
Willard Otto
Harris, Mo
Marold E. Metcalf
LeMars
Conrad Scott
Ames
Harrison Roberts
Martha Metcalf
le Mars
Arthur L. Otte
Harris
William Otto
Paul Scharn
Otto
Twila Wade
Lynch
Nebr
Maureen Tarr
Valera Tarr
Battle Creek
Debra Johnson
Patricia Trenary
Darla Cruickshank
Dianna Spiker
Kay Truelson
Missouri
Tacoma
Wash
Proom
U.S. Air Force
Omitted Student on Junior High Honor Roll Named
Linda Vaske with a 3.33 semester average was accidentally left off the Junior High School honor roll list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Vaske
4-H Judging Training Session Scheduled for July 6
A judges training session for girls' 4-H projects will run at 2 p.m. July 6 in the county courthouse. Virginia Harding notes exhibitors and home furnishings judging criteria will be discussed and leaders invited to ask questions about the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Harding
County Extension Home
Tobacco Cultivation Widely Spread Across Nations
A historical overview notes tobacco farming occurs in nearly every civilized country, highlighting its global reach and agricultural importance.
Three Pocahontas Dairymen Earn Dairy Herd Honor
Three Pocahontas County dairymen Edward, Hubbell, and Moore received certificates for outstanding dairy herd production for 1964-65. Their herds achieved 450 pounds butterfat per cow or more, placing in the top 40 percent of DHIA tested herds nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County Duairymen
Ronald Orth
Theyay Edward
Delbert Hubbell
Mallard
H. R. Dodd
Palmers
Cecil A. Moore and Sons
Pomeroy
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Towa State University
Orth
Don Voelker
Iowa State University
Voelker
Towa
Rolfe Conducts Second Chlorine Shock to Water System
Rolfe completed a second chlorine shock treatment of the municipal water supply on June 26 and 27. Water Superintendent Vernon Marine said the process should rid the lines of iron bacteria for years and improve taste odor and color. City staff flushed mains Sunday night and Monday, making water ready for consumption Monday morning. Residents and helpers are commended for their cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Vernon Marine
Fourth of July Holiday Closures Notice
The Relfe Post Office and Relfe State Bank along with many other businesses will close Monday for the Fourth of July holiday. The Arrow urges advertisers reporters and others to submit news to the Arrow office early for next week’s issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relfe
Relfe State Bank
The
Arrow
Lucky Buckys Award Claimed or Missed at Draw
Mrs. Floyd Kallem failed to receive the $40.00 Lucky Buck award at the drawing Saturday evening. The prize for this Saturday rises to $50.00 and requires presence in a participating state to be eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Kallem
Crop Report Hails Good Progress and Prospects
Farmers report strong field work after spring rains with corn near knee high on most farms and oats and beans growing well. Rootworm and corn borer concerns are easing as May rains boosted haying and baling while stands and pasture look healthy despite a light June rainfall of 2.12 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Pedersen
Rolfe
Freda Charlton
Pedersen
Independence Day Reflections On Liberty And Opportunity
A Fourth of July note recalls the nation as a great country with liberty and a way of life. It highlights freedom as providing the chance for endeavor and achievement and the chance to set and reach personal goals.
Rolfe Post Office Adds Stamp Machine And Stop Sign
Rolfe residents gain an automatic stamp machine on the west wall near the boxes for 2c stamps. A new stop sign at the east end of the parking lot directs eastbound exit traffic to stop before street entry, reducing confusion and potential accidents. Grover Shriner was released June 24 from Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge after tests and observation since June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Grover Shriner
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Market Report July 1 1865 Hogs Oats Soybeans and Corn
Market notes show hogs and grains with prices listed for July 1 1865. No. 1 white oats and No. 1 yellow soybeans appear, alongside No. 2 yellow corn with fractional quotes and top seeds indicated.
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Conservation Queen
Ritz
Sat. & Sun
Cliff Robertson
Bruce Wilde
Poca County
Clon Tay
J. H. Brinkman
Jupl Sen Urinue
Market Report
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