Rolfe Local Social Notes and Obituaries
Rolfe community activity includes visits from Mrs G S S Shriner and Mr Henry Lodvig of Ot tosen, funeral attendance for Leonard McDonald, and outings to Okoboji. Local residents J M Gehrt, Grace, Bisa, and others shopped in Fort Dodge, with many weekend visits and family plans noted across Rolfe and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S&s. Shriner
West Berd
Henry Lodvig
Ottosen
DL. Young
Chris Oleson
Rembraid
D. EF. Young
Sadie Decker
Frank Decker
Clarence
Hoover Eeasinent
Searne
Lester
Moen
Paarhes
Powell Trade
Cox
Peotone
Showers
Thomas
Moends
Pat
Omar
Helen McDonald
Mrs. I. A. M
Donal
Harris-Janias Nuptials in Man son Chicago Couple Wed in 1956
Esther Harris and Walter Janas of Chicago united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage in Manson on July 21 1956 at 1130. Rev W A Welch officiated as Lohengrin’s Wedding March played. Attendants included Russell Harris Spencer best man Violet Harris Spencer brides maid Ruth Welch Manson. The couple plan to reside in Chicago after a wedding vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Harris
Walter Janas
Chicago
Manson
W. A. Welch
Lohengrin
W. H. Welch
Russell Harris
Spencer
Violet
Harris
Ruth Welch
Maid of Honor
Louie Phillips
Callender
H. FP. Harris
Fort Dodge
G. C. Tfarris
Rolfe
Rolfe High School
Flo
Janus
the Lakes
Fragmented OCR Note on Prices and Expenditures
Fragmentary text lists costs and items such as clothing fuel and food with figures like 2b00 and S105. It references a produced cohort or firm and income versus expenditures with unclear dates or places. Strong entities are scarce. the fragment provides partial pricing and product mentions.
Ready to Cut Now the Balls and the Steps
A brief note appears to describe a plan to cut balls and execute steps, indicating preparation or instruction for a physical task. The text lacks clear context, dates, or named entities beyond actions mentioned.
Kilburn MacVey Nuptials Tie Rolfe Couple in July Ceremony
Miss Mildred Lucile Kilburn and Gordon Lee MacVey were married at the Rolfe M E E parsonage on Wednesday July 14 1956 at 2 30 p m Rev C W Tompkins officiated The couple were attended by Miss Margaret Papenfuhs and Howard Kilburn The bride wore pink crepe and the bridesmaid light blue While the couple and guests enjoyed a supper at the bride's parents home and a wedding dance followed at Pla Mor Ballroom with Miller's Serenaders providing music The newlyweds reside northwest of Rolfe and were described as well known to their community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Lucile Kilburn
Jehn Kilburn
Rolfe
Gordon Lee MacVey
W. Lee MacVey
M. EE. Parsonage
C. W. Tompkins
Margaret Papenfuhs
Howard Kilburn
Wraom
Lucite
Lea
Law
Ashe
Doredl
MacVeix
Batre
Ino
Parm Bureau Day at the Iowa State Fair
State Farm Bureau officials will present a special program at the Iowa State Fair. Speakers include organization leaders and notable guests as about 9,000 in-state attendees are invited to participate.
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de Morpes
State Farm Bureau
Alb Kaawete Tyre
Sora
Partin Bros
Wilea
Ty Sunls
Herbers ‘Son
Cole Teatef
Bareau
Tostary
Pranes Ahnsen
Bacay Peeters
Aye
Xo Dairy Cow Eats San Pear Ta01 Pounds of Grass
A large dairy cow is described consuming a specified amount of grass. The fragment mentions a dairy animal and a numeric value, but clarity and context are limited.
Revision of Farm Program Explained to Farmers
Pocahontas county farmers in 1936 A C P adjust eligibility for soil conserving payments. Revision keeps base acreage but allows partial Class 1 payments when depleting crop acreage falls modestly from last year. Examples show farm, base, and per acre rates guiding payments and preserving incentives despite past droughts and floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Clarence W. Tompkins
Pocahontas County
Harry L. Lund
County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Lund
British Radio Advertising Ban Sparks International Debate
The piece notes Ameren and Eyehost in Britain on advertising rules. Government officials reject sponsored programs on BBC broadcasts and vow to stop foreign stations from airing paid ads. A tax for receiving sets is discussed to fund BBC licensing while various countries and experiments are referenced. The text is fragmentary and cites regulatory stances and industry plans.
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Waterloo
Britain
Toshi
Eluso Uno Proyi
Durin
Ose
Axe Elusive
Gribe Vreny
Kia Ates
Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday Service Schedule
Rev J O Wangberg presides at Trinity Lutheran Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Worship at 10 45 a m Luther League at 8:00 p m Preaching services follow the weekly schedule The Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs Earl Chambers home on Wednesday July 29 A A Sampson Wen quotes the message about serving with faith and courage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Epworth
Mary Beth Brinkman
Nelva Dean Roberts
Our League
Willard Klein
C. W.tompkins
Wayne Utterson
Otis A. Cook
Ladies’ Aid Society
Circle No. 2
Spirit Lake
Bishop Johnson
Africa
Tabernacle
Asm
Luther League
Earl Chambers
A. A. Sampson
Wen
Presbyterian Church Notes Summer Vacation Schedule
Morning Worship and Sunday School times listed. No services next Sunday or the following Sunday due to summer vacation. Watch The Arrow for notice on when services resume. Rev. H. A. Sinning is the pastor.
Card of Thanks from Knapp family members
We express appreciation for help during our wife and mother’s illness and funeral. H. F. Knapp Sr. and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Knapp Sr
Siefkin on Vacation Notice of Coverage
Dr. R. O. Koke will handle the office during Dr. C. W. Siefkin’s absence as Siefkin takes vacation for the next few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Koke
C. W. Siefkin
County Welfare Office Hours Cut to Half-Day
Beginning August 1 the County Welfare Office will operate 8 30 a m to 12 00 noon daily to reduce staff and lower expenses. Margaret Whyte County Welfare Worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Whyte
School Examinations Set In Court House Assembly Room
Regular teachers examinations and high school normal training examinations will be conducted in the assembly room of the courthouse on August 4 6 and 7. Special examination for stenographers to make up failures August 7. Grace D. McMichael County Superintendent of Schools. There were over 3 300 acres of certified hybrid seed corn produced in the 1925 season on Iowa farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly Toom
Court House
Stheracers
Grace D. McMichael
Towa
Feeds and Pasture Costs in Cattle Raising
A fragment discusses feed economics for cows on pasture, mentioning costs of tankage and corn and comparing different daily or per head quantities. It hints at efficiency gains when using certain feeds, with rough estimates of pounds and replacements hinted but unclear.
Work Wanted Widow Seeks Farm Help
Classified notice from a widow seeking work with preference for farming duties. Mentions name Ethel and availability for domestic or agricultural tasks.
Pocahontas County Budget Estimate Hearing Schedule
The Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors will meet on August date at Pocahontas to hear public comment on the county expenditure estimate. Roy A. Johnson County official stated the meeting to consider the proposed budget and filing records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors of
Pocahontas County
Tow
Ph. Dans
Pocahontas
Tasquivers Wy
Roy A. Johnson
Counte
Augie
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Meilven
Grace
Bisa Ce
Kris
Hess Cruickshank
Wilma Strong
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Mary LaVon Ives Wernner Euests
Arthur Vauennoooe
Herbert
Breckenridge
Desbo
Mors
Leo Kirsh
M. Rebert
Johnson
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Mies
Tves
Janes
Waldo
Keon
Hake Okoboji
Warren Ives
Effie
Kas
Des Moines
Aweita
Mire. Anhtisan
Mra Mere
A. J. Anieilen
Hrimibebot
Vesta Anierieni
Deo. Walpell
Mason City
Everts
Mr and Lire
J. Moen
Joank Sponar
Leaner
Vilda
Maude Ives
Avon
Ruth Fisher
Anns Bowers
J. Q. Heeler
Mire
Ihkec Krachlman
Pat Tles
Richard Lee
W. S. Hlenceieks
Kaufiman
Maccaret Ferguson
John Tainet
Lakes
M. W. Veenh
Pokertown Night Hawks
M Louis Wilson
Kerns
Andrew Heid
Baby
Marly
My. Fleida
Fisteres
Tendir
Percy Stam
Anu Ca
J. Bo
Miro Colt
Radph Uttersen
Furre
Lowe
Clothine
Atine Tub Divesay of
Tncome
Lille Food
Kilburn-Macvey
Towa Stati Far
Germany
Arman
Ptpaydl
United
Sothys State College
Adober
LL. Septet
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. O. Wangberg
Siefkin
Arrow
Moe Responsible
Addres
Arrow Office
Nerm Hous
Sa’ En
Carroll
Robert Druce
Torney
Geneva
S.oche
Taira
Aeros Aly
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