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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1965
Page
2
An extended and cordial invitation to a county reunion invites readers to join family and friends in celebrating over a century of history. The notice urges readers to watch the paper for later announcements and to participate in the gathering.
Relatives greet Mrs. Olerich on her 20th birthday at the family home built 48 years ago by her husband the late Henry Olerich. Guests include five of six children and grandchildren from several California cities. a guest book is signed and gifts and warm wishes abound.
Members of Rolfe Community School Class of 1955 held a 10 year reunion on July 3 at the Chow House in Pocahontas. An evening of visiting followed an afters smorgasbord. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Prehn St Peter Minn Mr and Mrs Harvey Applegate Evanston Ill etc. Several classmates could not attend due to distance.
The H F Olerich family held a series of gatherings over the July 4 weekend. On July 3 luncheon guests included Mrs Islen Hope Mrs Boyd Ditto and children the H E Olerichs of Cedar Rapids and Elwood Olerichs family. Dinner followed in the Organ Olerich home with the Olerich and Vaughn families. Additional entertaining came from Mrs Anna Vaughn Dr W Fr Brinkman Mrs Jen Bowen Nellie Brinkman and Mrs Lena Vaughn.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a Monday session on July 12 to discuss upcoming events and community service plans. Members reviewed fundraising ideas and assigned tasks for the month ahead.
Thien historian Mrs James Hunt notes chaplains and a sergeant at arms. A gavel and bell were presented to the Legion Auxiliary in memory of Mrs Anna Christensen by her daughters Mrs Mattie Byrne Mrs Eleanor Lorentz and Miss Agnes Christensen.
Seventeen women attended a 4 pm round at the local course on Tuesday July 6. Prizes went to Marge Wright Mildred Anderson Vernis Biedermann Leone Reinke Weitz Maxine Knecht Anicker and others for various putts and no putt scores. High and low bridge were awarded to Leone Reinkewitz and Dolores Wilson. Susan Johnson led 500 with Lavonne Burris high and Suma Butler special prize. Hostesses were Rose Calligan Mary Ellen Eccles Marge Shoemaker and Mary Ann Dobrovotny. Next event set for July 20 with 4 pm golf potluck and cards. Bucharest means city of joy.
Mr and Mrs Forrest Tutt announce the birth of their son Eric Paul Tutt on July 7 1965 at Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge weighing five pounds eight ounces. He has four sisters Patricia Linda Marilyn Jenifer and a brother Bill. Grandmothers are Mrs J E Tutt and Mrs Anna Melintire of Rolfe and great grandmother Mrs Lena Kober of Rolfe. Whistler the painter used a butterfly signature.
Community events include a bridal shower for Janis Loss on July 22 at St. Pauls Lutheran Church with coffee and rolls served July 23 in the Legion hall. An 80th birthday open house for M el Landy is set July 21 at her daughter’s home. V F W Auxiliary and Jaycees announce mid July meetings. A note on scallop swimming ends the item.
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