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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1968
Page
4
The Rolfe Chamber of Commerce schedules a July 8 meeting at 12:00 p.m. in the Marine Room of the Uptown Cafe for lunch and business. Members should attend as Greater Rolfe Days and the Ritz Theatre are key items for discussion.
The Rolfe Arrow announces Mrs Lawrence Meyer as new Gilmore City correspondent. She began duties this week and requests Gilmore City residents to phone local news to her at the number 3375.
The Summer Reading Program at the library reports 99 readers registered for six weeks, with many new books added and popular old titles still drawing borrowings. Memorial gifts include TO SEEK A NEWER WORLD by Robert F. Kennedy and PATIENTS DOCTORS AND FAMILIES by Dr. Faye Lewis. New titles span political, historical, light fiction, and children’s books from Fletcher Knebel to Beverly Cleary. Plan a visit to enjoy reading and relaxation.
Jim Wilson of Rolfe was interviewed by Governor Nelson Rockefeller during a Sioux City campaign stop. Rockefeller rode the bus to the airport with Wilson and asked about farm programs and conditions, thanking Rolfe business people including Dr Fuller White for their statements supporting his nomination.
Miss Jean Schroeder married Donald Beckord in a 7 p.m. ceremony Saturday June 22 1968 at Our Savior Lutheran Church Lane South Dakota. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Schroeder Woonsocket South Dakota and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs George Beckord Rolfe. The Rochester Minnesota groom and Rolfe wedding party included siblings and friends. After a reception at the bride’s farm home the couple plans to live in Rochester Minnesota after a Colorado honeymoon.
Mayor Pat Wood directs residents to obey no parking signs on the north side of the street near the baseball park. Parking is prohibited between the signs.
Mrs. Darlene Brinkman displayed at the Fort Dodge Sidewalk Art Show on June 22 earning first place in watercolor for Grain Elevator, a scene of the old elevator and freight cars near Rolfe. She won a $20 prize from the Fort Dodge Chamber of Commerce. Brinkman also exhibited at the Emmetsburg show on June 15 and won a blue ribbon in oil for Portrait of Pam.
Raymond Boeckholt 29 died Monday after a three month illness at Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge. Funeral at 1 30 p m Friday in Rolfe Presbyterian Church with Rev Dallas Johnson officiating. Burial in Clinton Garfield Cemetery. Survived by widow Frances five children all in Rolfe his parents Mr and Mrs Art Boeckholt three brothers and four sisters incl Jim Wilmer Gilmore City Russell Gerber Joe Rolfe Dolores Cran Marian Tuma Joan Dirks Linda Boeckholt.
A three-vehicle crash Friday near Palmer left 67 year old Minnie Geisinger dead and eight others injured. The Geisinger party, traveling to Spirit Lake, included Clifford Geisinger, his wife and Gail 21, while Andrew and Viviette McCormick and Cindy 13 were hurt. James Hunt and his wife from Lincoln Nebraska also involved. All three cars collided at Pocahontas County K road and Pioneer road. Geisinger car reportedly failed to stop, spun after impact, striking the Hunt vehicle. Authorities report weather and road conditions clear with no obstructions. investigation continues and charges pending.
Rolfe Fire Department rushed to the Alfred Maassen residence around 5:00 p.m. Sunday after a passerby reported a blaze on the east side. Firefighters stopped it from spreading from the porch which suffered heavy damage. Children at the home had been lighting firecrackers shortly before. parents were away.
Congressman Wiley Mayne announces candidacy for re election to the U S House from Iowa 6th District. A Sanborn native and former Sioux City attorney he serves on the agriculture committee and several subcommittees. He was elected in 1966 and is in his first term.
West Bend announces the engagement of Karen Sue Kirchner daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin Kirchner to Douglas A Herr son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Benson of Fort Dodge. Miss Kirchner works at O Connor Insurance in Fort Dodge while Herr is a former service member now employed at Town Beef Packers in Fort Dodge. A September wedding is planned.
Rolfe Farmers Cooperative truck driver Martin Alexander escaped serious injury in a head on collision six miles south of Humboldt on June 25 during a rainstorm. Two Des Moines teenagers in the other vehicle were killed when their car pulled from its lane to pass another vehicle. The impact damaged the truck box underpinnings and bolts while the hydraulic hoist kept soybeans from entering the cab. Alexander was released Wednesday from Lutheran Hospital after treatment for minor injuries and shock.
The Foremen from Rolfe depart July 3 for Cincinnati to compete in the International Barbershop Quartet Contest on July 46. Members Perry Johnston tenor Curtis Kerns lead John W Nielsen baritone and Garland Westerman bass previously won a Denver prelim and seek top placings in finals after ranking second in the district and 40th internationally last year.
Farmers in the Feed Grain Program must certify acres by July 15 at the County ASCS office. About 1600 operators have reported intent to stay in the program, most with oats on diverted acres yet to mow. They will sign a mail form after mowing and return it. all cuts must be completed by July 10, and those missing the July 15 deadline will be deemed out of the program and ineligible for payments.
Governor Harold E. Hughes, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, plans a July 10 stop in Pocahontas from 11 30 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. He will visit several counties in the 6th District with a mid day lunch on the Courthouse lawn. Roy Simonson announces public invited to the event.
Details of games this week include Midgets and Truesdale at 8:00 p.m. Monday Little League at Laurens Tuesday features Jr Hi Girls Softball and Marathon games. Laurens hosts Laurens Rolfe at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday covers JV Girls Softball Marathon. Thursday brings Midgets at Manson 6:30 p.m. and Little League finals at Laurens. Friday has H S Baseball at Twin Rivers 8:00 p.m. Saturday’s schedule lists Girls Softball at Manson 6:30 p.m. Also notes attendance by Mr and Mrs Orvan Olerich at the Iowa Poland China Show in Eagle Grove Saturday.
Jerry R. Donovan announced his candidacy for re election as Pocahontas County sheriff seeking the Republican nomination in the September 1968 primaries. He was appointed to the office in June 1962 to replace Kenneth Richardson, then elected in November 1962 to complete the term, and re elected in 1964 for a four year term.
Rain held off for Greater Rolfe Days on June 18 19 drawing 900 plus visitors to a free smorgasbord and Fezz Fritsche Polka Dance. Winners ranged from greased pig contests to garden tractors and fat rods with names like Keith Graverson Dennis Edwards and Bob Joens among top finishers. The Patriots performed Tuesday teens night and Rolfe Legion hosted bingo and a beer giveaway in a busy event at Rolfe Park.
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