Rolfe Club dessert lunch and social bridge gathering
Fourteen members and two guests attended the Rolfe Club House dessert lunch on Tuesday June 30. Al ma Ogden won high in bridge and Rose Callan second high. dred Anderson won high in 500 with Maureen Ranney second. Mrs. Richard Ranney won bingo. Guests included Mrs Art Kaiser of Spicer and Mrs Richard Ranney of Cincinnati.
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Rolfe Club
Evelyn Kairer
Janet Dixon
Mary Ellen Eccles
Uma Butler
Alma Ogden
Rose Callan
Mildred Anderson
Maureen Ranney
Richard Ranney
Art Kaiser
Spicer
Minn
Cincinnati
Ohio
Anniversary With Open House for Mr. and Mrs. Larson
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Larson celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at St. Pauls Lutheran Church on Sunday June 28. Their children Gary Larson of Fonda and Dianna Larson of Humboldt hosted, with Rev. J O Wangberg officiating their 1939 marriage in Rolfe. About 75 guests attended.
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Francis Larson
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Gary Larson
Fonda
Dianna Larson
Humboldt
Trinity Lutheran Church
Rolfe
J. O. Wangberg
Larson
Edith Hartman
Earl Kauffman
Swea City
Kauffman
Gene Behrends
Wedding reception details for Mr and Mrs Post
Mrs Richard Edge of Havelock organized the gift table. Mr and Mrs Fred Post hosted in the dining room. A blue white silver three tier cake was cut by Mrs Ted Triison. Miss Carol Sandvigo served punch and Mrs Gary Larson handled coffee. Waitresses were Alice Jones of Sioux City and Dianna Behrends of Humboldt. Guests from West Allis Madeira Sioux City Swea City Havelock Gilmore City and Humboldt attended.
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Richard Edge of
Havelock
Fred Post
Ted Tru Ison
Carol Sandvigo
Gary Larson
Alice Jones
Sioux City
Dianna Behrends
Humboldt
West Alis
Wis
Madeira
Minn
Swea City
Gilmore City
Richard Schott
David
Carol
Jim Schott
Fort Dodge
David Schott
Francis Larson
Earl Kauffman, Jr
West Allis
Earl Kauffman
Gar
Larson
Fonda
Dianna Larson
Local families share Sunday gatherings across Iowa
Local residents hosted and visited kin across multiple towns. David and Carol Schott near Fort Dodge were honored guest when David prepares for military service. Others traveled from West Allis Wis to attend weddings and reunions in Pocahontas Humboldt and Algona areas.
Community News Highlights From Belle Plaine Weekend
Local residents shared weekend visits and family gatherings across Belle Plaine and nearby towns. The piece notes travel to Iowa Falls and Wayne Nebraska for family events, hospital updates, and a community festival with children’s contests and prize wins along Rolfe main street.
Kiddies Parade Sparks Greater Rolfe Days Festivities
Children and parents prepared entries for the Kiddies Parade Friday morning as part of the Greater Rolfe Days celebration. Winners were chosen across multiple categories including Storybook Characters.
Edwin Lighter Dies Former Rolfe Resident Leader at Rapid City Journal
Edwin H. Lighter aged 65 died Sunday in Rapid City South Dakota from a heart attack. He had been general manager of the Rapid City Journal and formerly resided in Rolfe.
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Edwin H. Lighter
Rolfe
Rapid City
S. Dak
Rapid City Journal
Boag of the Year Honors Given in Rapid City
On January 15 1982 the Rapid City Junior Chamber of Commerce named Mr Lighter the Citys Boag of the Year He was noted for sound thinking aiding Journal growth and leadership in Black Hills community and state development He is survived by his wife and two daughters A nephew Deane Gunderson and his wife of Rolfe attended the funeral services.
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Rapid City
Concession Wrecked at Gage Carnival
A freak accident struck the Gage carnival around 2 p.m. on Thursday June 26 as one concession stood toppled causing damage. Officials investigated the incident and no injuries were reported at the scene.
Cession Stands Trailer Damages Reported in Wind Incident
Donald M. McManus of Burbank California attempted a turn on Highway 3 north onto 44 when a gust of wind blew his trailer from a 1948 Dodge. The truck slid into a south ditch and the trailer into the traffic lane causing about 50 dollars in truck damage and extensive damage to the trailer’s left side and top.
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Donald M. McManus
Burbank
Calif
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