Rolfe-Plex to Build Five Apartments in Rolfe Project
Rolfe Plex Inc. breaks ground on a 5 unit apartment project at the corner of 4th and Elm Streets with a $55,000 FHA loan and a $53,365 contract to Griffin and Griffin Associates. The L shaped wing will be 55 by 103 feet combined with a 24 by 28 foot extension and rent set at 95 to 115 dollars for seniors aged 62 and over. Construction aims for completion around November 1, 1971, with three two bedroom and two one bedroom units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Plex Inc
Charles Gunderson
Rolfe Swimming Pool
4Th and
Elm Streets
Robert Anderson
Farmers Home Administration
Pat Wood
Rolfe-Plex Inc
Rolfe
Laurens
Griffin and Griffin Associates
Lake View
Rolfe-Plex, Inc
Federal Home Administration
Rolfe Man Receives U N I Alumni Service Award
Arnold A V Graeber 89 former Rolfe School superintendent and local businessman received an Alumni Service Award from the University of Northern Iowa at the Alumni Faculty Banquet in Cedar Falls on May 30. He is praised for continued support of the University and its fund raising efforts while noted for his earlier degrees and community service. His four sons are Rolfe School graduates with university educations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
A. V.) Graeber
Rolfe
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
Graeber
U.N.S
University
Alumni Association
University Foundation
Patricia Orwig Prentice Graduates In Sioux City Nursing School
Patricia Orwig Prentice of Heron Lake Minnesota daughter of Mr and Mrs C Orwig of Rolfe receives a graduate nurse diploma at St. Joseph Mercy School of Nursing graduation ceremonies in Sioux City on May 27. She is the third daughter of the Orwigs to graduate from the St. Joseph School of Nursing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Orwig Prentice
Heron Lake
Minn
C. Orwig
Rolfe
St. Joseph Mercy School of Nursing
Sioux City
Patricia
Orwigs
St. Joseph School of Nursing
Greater Rolfe Days Schedule and Activities Announced
Rolfe area pool officials announce swimming lessons registration closes Friday with about 260 signed up including 90 from Havelock-Plover Community School. Lessons start Monday with multi‑level classes, lifeguard instruction, and adult programs. tickets, contact details, and a pre event sale are noted along with parade and community events for Greater Rolfe Days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Area
Marshall Farley
Havelock-Plover
Rolfe
Sue -Farley
John Blaha dies in New York veteran of World War II
John Blaha 51 of Bronx New York former Rolfe and Pocahontas resident died Friday after surgery at a Bronx hospital. Services and burial were held in New York. He was born in Pocahontas and worked at Rolfe Auto Co. before moving to New York 14 years ago. Surviving: widow three sons Johnny Joe Wally two grandchildren three brothers Jerry Joe Otto and a sister Mrs Delbert Hubbell.
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John Blaha
Bronx
Rolfe and Pocahontas
New York
Mr. Blaha
Pocahontas
Rolfe Auto Co
Johnny
Joe
East Patterson
N.J
Wally
Havelock
Jerry
Otto
Sac City
Delbert Hubbell
Plover
Flower Show at Plover June 18th
The 13th annual Plover Garden Club Flower Show will be held in the Plover School gym on Friday June 18. Entries must be placed 9 to 11 am with the show running 1:30 to 5 pm. Includes arrangements of fresh and dried plant material houseplants heucheres and a horticulture division. A Junior Division is offered for those up to 16. First to third place ribbons will be awarded in all merited classes. Contact show chairmen Mrs E H Westerman Haveлок or Mrs Martin Peterson Rolfe for exhibit placement. A complete classes list will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe School
L. W. Feldman
Plover Garden Club
Plover School
E. H. Westerman
Havelock
Martin Peterson
Rolfe
High School baseball results from May 31 and weekend games
The High School team lost 12 to 3 to Twin Rivers on May 31 with Spencer and Loss each getting two hits. Albert City T. outscored the Rams 8 to 1 at Rolfe as Winkle black pitched seven innings and McCabe struck out 17 for ACT. The Midgets defeated Rembrandt 14 to 3 as Sinek and Larry Pedersen each had three hits and triples by Sinek, Chris Pedersen and Bill Spencer. Rammettes beat Twin Rivers 3 to 2 with Carol Wiegert winning. Pomerenko homered. Twin Rivers won the JV 15 to 6. Rammettes beat ACT 19 to 10 at Albert City Friday as Wiegert allowed 10 runs on 5 hits with 14 strikeouts. Schedule items include Little League and high school baseball and a Sunday family reunion trip to Milford.
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Twin Rivers
Spencer
Loss
Rolfe
Albert City T
Rams
Winkleblack
ACT
McCabe
Rembrandt
Sinek
Larry Pedersen
Chris Pedersen
Bill Spencer
Rammettes
Carol Wiegert
Pomerenko
Albert City
Wiegert
Lutheran Pastor Gary Olson Arrives in Rolfe
Rev. Gary Olson 35 and his family joined St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Rolfe after accepting a call. A Wisconsin native, he previously served Grygla Minnesota from 1967 to February 1971, and worked in cheese production before college. He holds a BA from Luther College Decorah and a BD from Luther Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Olson
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Rolfe
Ella
John
Wisconsin
Rev. Olson
Grygla
Minnesota
Luther College
Decorah
Pastor Olson
Luther Theological Seminary
Minn
G. H. Brase
Hanlontown
Iowa
Softball Signups for Girls Entering Grades 4–7
All girls who were in grades 4 through 7 this past year and wish to play softball this summer report to the softball diamond at 1 00 p m Tuesday June 15 to register and join practices.
Des Moines Township School Alumni Honor 50-Year Class Banquet
The Des Moines Township School D.M.T. alumni held a Saturday banquet honoring the 50-year class of 1921. Attendees included Agnes Isacson Hansell Aurora Esther Isacson Bertrem Frieda Thorson Gladys Roberts and others with special guests Rita Stinton Fischer and former teachers Mrs. Diggs and Mrs. Lehnus recognized for 50 years on the faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Township School
D.M.T
Agnes Isacson Hansell
Aurora
Colo
Esther Isacson
Bertrem
Rolfe
Frieda Thorson
Gladys Roberts
Fanning
Ames
Harry Bruner
Gilmore
Early garbage pickup moved for Rolfe Days
Due to the Greater Rolfe Days Celebration on June 16 and 17 the regular garbage collection will occur on Tuesday instead of Wednesday. Town officials request cooperation with the earlier pickup.
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Don Spencer
Leroy Schoon
Rolfe Man
U.N.I
A. V. Graeber
School of Nursing
Rolfe Pool
Rolfe Chamber of Commerce
Maple Valley Rides
Iowa Crime Commission
Iowa Highway Patrol
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Senior Citizens Club of
Greater Rolfe
Ritz Theatre
Timothy
Gretchen
Rockwell City
L. D. Wilson
Barb
Dennis Poduska
Denise
Lori
Milford
H.S. Baseball
Arrow
Market Report
Weather Report
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