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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1977
Page
2
Library lines report half way through summer reading with 35 children in K-3 and high turnout. Melody Gardenine receives praise for engaging young readers as shelves dwindle and June checkouts reach 764. The Potpourri item then highlights The Magic Album phonograph record and Zoo Vet with global animal adventures praised by James Herriot.
Weekly Bradgate column details visits and gatherings. Families from Humboldt Fort Dodge Urbandale Livermore Gilmore City Bode Ottosen Swea City join events at Bradgate and area homes including anniversaries birthday parties and potluck meals. Leaders note auxiliary meeting June 16 at VFW Post 7083 with new tables and committee appointments.
The Historical Society of Laurens County schedules a July 11 meeting at 8:00 p.m. in the community building in Fonda. A social hour with refreshments follows, as members note a strong year with the county museum opening and new acquisitions including an antique tape bed linked to the county’s first white child and a complete antique Blacksmith shop. The museum is open Sundays 2–4 p.m. and by appointment.
Mike Shimon returns from Bismark Arkansas where he spent a month with Stella Sabino and Ed Vaughn. Weekend guests and relatives visited the Harris Hughes home including Vinton Cedar Rapids and Ames families. Frequent names include Leona Wie, Pat Nelson, Esther Ferden, Don Shimon, and Marian Thompson among others.
Cards flowers visits and prayers were gratefully received while I stayed in hospital and after returning home. Special thanks to Rev and Mrs Asp for their visits and to Rev and Mrs Haider for caring words and calls. Mildred Fisher thanks friends and family for 80th birthday Open House gifts and warm wishes.
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