Subscriptions Contest Yields Notable Results and Prizes
The Arrow newspaper reports the Subscriptions for The Arrow contest led by Les Linding in Boone Iowa. The campaign added many subscribers and achieved strong paid-up rates, with prizes awarded to top entrants including Mrs. David Van tine and Mrs. Lev eles. Opened Merle-Guy radio shop in the CAM White building on Bancroft St. St Margret's Carnival announces a chicken supper and events on August 6 and 7.
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Arrow
Les Linding
Wester
Boone
Ijowa
Fr. Lindvng
Fis
David Vantine
Leveles
Merle-Guy
Cam White
És Moines
Bancroft
Rolfe Delegates to State 4-H Conservation Camp
Pocahontas county will send two 4-H club members from Rolfe to the State Conservation camp July 3 to 6 at Camp Mitigwa near Ledges State Park Boone county. Beryl White and Richard Hosier earned trips by submitting conservation record books detailing farm surveys, needs, methods, maps, and activity summaries. The camp program focuses on nature study and recreational activities.
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Pocahontas County
Mitigwa
Ledges State Park
Boone County
Beryl White
Rolfe
Richard Hosier
Rolfe Library to Close for Move to New Hunter Building Site
Rolfe Public Library will be closed on July 9 and 12 to complete a move to its new location just west of The Fashion Shop in the Hunter building.
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Rolfe
Hunter Building
Bruce shoots par 33 to join golf immortals
Howard Bruce carded a par 33 at the local course last Thursday, with even par on holes 1 and 4, birdies on 2 5 6 and 9, and two over par on holes 3 7 and one over par on hole 8. He played alongside C E Hegs strom Ed Lomen and Carl White who corroborate the score. Bruce now faces opponents who will avoid him as one of the 50 par shooters.
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Howard Bruce
Golf Immortals
C. E. Hegsstrom
Ed Lomen
Carl White
True
Bruce
Married 35 Years Hold Open House
The Rev and Mrs J O Wangberg celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary with an open house at their home on Tuesday July 1 Afternoon and evening. About seventy five callers offered congratulations and many cards arrived from those unable to attend. They were married June 28 1906 and have four children Orlando Reuben Martha and Judith. They have served Trinity Lutheran church in Rolfe for 19 years and received gifts including a purse from the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Wangberg
Martha
Judith Wangberg
Orlando
Franklin
Minn
Reuben
Lemmon
S. D
Irene
S. Dakota
Judith
Minneapolis
Wangbergs
Trinity Lutheran Church
Rolfe
Twister Wrecks Silos at Two Farms Southeast of Here
A late Thursday twister struck the C. A. Christenson farm southeast of here and the Ray Bell farm east of Rolfe. Silos at both sites were wrecked. the Christenson garage lost its door, and a chimney on the Eldon Salisbury occupied house on the Bell farm was blown down. Part of a roof was blown off the sealed corn building and a chicken house shifted off its foundation.
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C. A
Humboldt Cubs Set for Holiday clash with Capital City Giants
The Humboldt Cubs host the Capital City Giants at Rolfe City Park Friday July 4 at 2 30 pm under the Business Men's club. Giants ace Allen returns from Kansas City to face left handers Fulton or Kemp. Humboldt lineup highlights Hilderbrant and a strong infield with Kueher Kemp and Fulton pitching duties.
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Capital City Giants
Humboldt Cubs
Rolfe City Park
Ue Business Men's Club
Abs
Fort Dodge
West Iowa
Kucher
Fulton
Kemp
Willy Kueher
Giants
Allen
Kansas City Monarch
Humboldt
Hilderbrant
Post Office Advances Local Office To Higher Grade
Postmaster A M Simonson reports the local post office has been advanced to the highest third class grade effective July 1. Gross receipts, including stamps, newspaper postage, permit mail and box rents, determine the grade. Since he took command six years ago, receipts rose nearly fifty percent driven by air mail usage and permit matter mailing. Rolfe appears to share in improved business conditions.
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A. M. Simonson
Post Office Department
Simonson
Rolfe
Thirteen Report To Pocahontas For Induction July 13
Thirteen men named by Pocahontas county draft board must report at 10 15 a m on July 13 in Pocahontas for shipment to Fort Des Moines induction center. Listed are Frank Dwire Rayburn Jr Adelbert Urban Charles Morris Ives Stirling Ray Williams Thomas Edwin Hoye Herbert A Bveiholz Kenneth E Green Byron Edwin Rude Wesley Ben Peterson Orville E Christenson Lynn Dale Hersom Raphael J Weishaar Donald Everett Anderson.
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Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
U. S. Army
Fort Des Moines
Frank Dwire Rayburn, Jr
Adelbert Urban
Laurens
Charles Morris Ives
Rolfe
Stirling Ray Williams
Thomas Edwin Hoye
Fonda
Herbert A. Bveiholz
Varina
Kenneth E. Green
Wesley Ben Peterson
Orville E. Christenson
Lynn Dale Hersom
Raphael J. Weishaar
Donald Everett Anderson
Alaskan Adventure Recalls Des Moines Youths Trip
Eugene Nicol of Plover recounts a June Alaska trip with four companions leaving Des Moines amid rain. Their driver Jimmy Durant, a multilingual ex Navy man, drove 2100 miles to Seattle in under 48 hours with minimal oil use and high speed. They enjoyed Idaho scenery and wildlife before taking the S S North Coast to Alaska, with sleeping bags costing 5.18 dollars each as a major early expense.
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Donald Christenson
Mallard
Eugene Nicol
Plover
Alaska
Des Moines
Eugene
Jimmy Durant
Jimmy
Seattle
Idaho
S. S
Business Houses to Close July Fourth
Rolfe stores will close all day Friday July 4 under a schedule adopted by the Business Men's club last fall. Children’s Day program drew a large audience at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning. The junior Sunday school presented music recitations scripture readings and remarks by the pastor with flowers and ferns decorating.
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Rolfe
Business Men’s Club
Presbyterian Church
Molyneux
Rates High on Market Poultry Project
Pocahontas county completes its first market poultry project with a June 26 sale and grading demonstration at the 4-H fair grounds led by Ames poultry specialist W. R. Whitfield. Highest bids from Buhs Produce of Palmer Iowa set prices for four classes, totaling 582 head sold. Also noted is Hiram Finley of Red Oak turning 100 on April 18.
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Pocahontas County
W. R. Whitfield
Ames
Whitfield
Buhs
Palmer
Towa
Club
Evelyn Brooks and Glenn G. Allen Wed at Bradgate
The Methodist church in Bradgate hosted the June 25 wedding of Evelyn Marie Brooks and Glenn G. Allen. Officiating pastor Dr. H A Sinning led the single ring ceremony. Evelyn wore white satin lace with rose bouquet. Florence Allen served as bridesmaid. Edward Brooks was best man.
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Bradgate
Evelyn Marie Brooks
Glenn G. Allen
A. CG. Allen
West Bend
H. A. Sinning
Eden Presbyterian Church
Rudd
Esther Brooks
Lora Lee Mikes
Florence Allen
Edward Brooks
Farm Bureau Talk Highlights Defense Needs at Chautauqua
V Vaniman, director of the Midwest Organization Service for the American Farm Bureau, spoke at the Garfield Farm Bureau chautauqua urging unity and defense readiness. He contrasted Farm Bureau’s patriotic goals with high union fees and urged keeping agriculture from becoming too cheap while noting factory labor needs and global oppression.
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Garfield Farm Bureau Chautauqua
Presbyterian Church
V. Vaniman
Midwest Organization Service
American Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Vaniman
United States
Europe
Melvin Thompson Weds Leona Thomas in Oskaloosa
Leona Thomas daughter of Mrs Anna Thomas of Oskaloosa wed Melvin Thompson son of E B Thompson of Rolfe at the bride's home in Oskaloosa. The ceremony at 4 p m Sunday June 22 was by Dr Charles M Edmondson of Central Methodist Church with pink and white peonies blue delphinium palms and ferns as decor. The gowns, bridal party, and refreshments reflected a pink and white theme. The couple plan a wedding trip to Colorado and will reside at 2101 First Street Perry Iowa after July 7.
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Leona Thomas
Anna Thomas
Oskaloosa
Melvin
Thompson
E. B. Thompson
Rolfe
Charles M. Edmondson
Central Methodist Church
Mesdames Russell Mylenbusch
Paton
Russell Sime
Humboldt
Mylenbusch
S.amers
Carl Brown
Oska‘loosa
Spearls
Lucille Thomas
Des Moines
W. O. Hunter
Perry
Oskiloosa High School
William Penn College
University of Syracuse
Syracuse
N. Y
Perry High School
Rolfe High School
University of Iowa
McCreary Co
IE. B. Thompson
Evelyn
Russell Mylenbusch
Colorado
First Street
Iowa
New Teacher Miss Martha Wangberg Joins Mt Ayr Schools
Miss Martha Wangberg signs a contract to teach in Mt Ayr public schools next year. She has spent the past six years teaching at Irene in South Dakota, bringing experience to the Mt Ayr district.
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Martha Wangberg
Mt. Ayr
Town
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Kueher
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Post Office
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Red Oak
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Melvin Thompson
Bride
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