ProMOTION CLUB TAKES FARCE VOTE ON PRESIDENT
The Rolfe Promotion Club held its regular meeting at the usual place Thursday with Andy Eikenberry presiding. A straw vote on the presidential candidate showed a humorous split among members, while reports included railway safety discussions and planning for summer games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Promotion Club
Trinity Luthan Ladies
Andy” Eikenberry
Ade Extension Committee
C. Tson
M. St. L. Railway
J.t.ant
Vision
Grant
Hauck
G. G. Butler
L. Davidson
Frank Cornwell
FL Okant
Jim" Wilson
Chas
H. Beam
Whittier
Cal
Wenice
Cam
Rolfe
Thomas
London
Dickinny Roosevelt
Borah
Lowden Townsend
Chas. Sroute
Dr Jones
Benn
Rev OW. Tompkins
Cl Dg. White
Community Chronicle: College Jubilee, Drowning, and Local Events
The 40th annual convention of the Danish Lutheran college and prinity group was held at Neti Lane with student pastors among honorees. Nine from a delegation officiated ordination at Blair College. A 2 month old drowned in a water tank near Gilmore City. artificial resuscitation failed. A May collision at Main Street theater caused minor damage. An anniversary trio and local visits marked May events in the area around Blair and Duncombe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mted
Dats College
Me College
Blair
Jess Beige Mos
David Hender- Meds Johansen
Dorothy Johann Arbene
Alta Peterson
Dssueson
Mar
Notoane Thorn
Rae
Local Club Meetings And School Picnic Scheduled
Evening events announce the OMA Ladies Auxiliary hosting a silver tea at a home on Wednesday June 17. The Needle and Thread Club meets at Mrs. Louis K Buck's home. A school picnic is set for Sunday June 24 at Pikertown School starting at noon.
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OMA Leaiay
On By
Stalleup
Needle and Mhrend Club
Louis K. Buck
Ile Oy
Ikertown Sun
Pikertown School
Rolfe Electors Urged to Vote a New Franchise
Rolfe voters are urged to approve a Central States Electric Co franchise to lay and operate electric utilities in Rolfe streets and alleys. The piece argues the franchise is a standard lease needed to proceed with a building project, jobs, and reliable service, comparing municipal ownership and existing rates to private provision.
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ROLFE
Central States Electric Co
Iowa
Central States
Rolfe State Bank
Ralte
Seville
Weld
Towa
NASILY SIMONSON'S OFFICE OFFERS AID TO SERVICE MEN
Postmaster A M Simonson urges ex service men to prepare for adjusted service bonds arriving around the 16th or 17th. Bonds arrive by registered mail to the named recipient only with return receipts. Bond certification before a postmaster is advised to avoid extra costs, and endorsements should be limited. Bonds are nontransferable and cashing will depend on available funds.
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A.M. Simonson
Posttusater
Garfield 4-H Meets at Marl Ives Home
Garfield 4-H members gathered at Marl A Ives home for a June meeting with seven in attendance. County Agent Schmuecker outlined club standards and offered marketing tips while guest Virgil Kitelmiller shared notes about local meetings. Vernon Shimon recorded minutes as Roger DeWolt served as secretary after a fine lunch.
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Garfield Hustlers
Marl A. Ives
Schmuecker
Virgil Kitelmiller
Rockford HK
Vernon Shimon
We 2
County Muttitinecker
Honor Roll List Shows Nine-Week School Winners
The seniors Biden Obrecht Andrew Simegsen Kena Qoach are named along with juniors Lawrence Kennedy Agnes Simonson Jamiee Wien sophomores Albert Rudolfson Russell Nelson Mary Beth Brink Mary Graves Kelsey Green Mary Vert Pees Mstebste Tocberts Auther ton freshmen Leo Cornwell Wayne Uttersen Pearl Harmon Islea Riek fefe Lu Mae White Ruth Spiker.
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Frollowing
Rale
Ralfo
Biden Obrecht
Andrew Simegsen
Kena Qoach
Lawrence Kennedy
Agnes Simonson
Jamiee Wien
Bbert Rudolfson
Russell Nelson
Mary Beth Brink
Mary Graves
Kselya Green
Mary Vert Pees
Mstebste Tocberts
Au Atherton
Leo Cornwell
Wayne Uttersen
Pearl Harmon
Islea Riekfefe
Lu Mae White
Ruth Spiker
Naam Sroufe
Senior Week Activities Highlight Class of 1980
The Class of 1980 marks Senior Week with tennis and bicycling to Humboldt for a picnic and show. Students gather at City Park for a dawn breakfast before the junior senior dance. Twin Lakes hosts events Thursday and Friday include skating and boating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ito
Humboldt
Danequet
Twin Lakes
Central States Electric Franchise Debate in Orange City
The city weighs a municipal or private electric franchise as Central States operates from Rolfe and backs town improvements. Critics warn franchise denial could derail services and investments while supporters cite low rates and community benefits. The city council releases statements and updates on the proposal ahead of potential changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange City
Renrendor Ven
Central States
Rolfe
Abel Mies
Adv
Children's Day Pageant at Presbyterian Church
A Children's Day pageant titled June Secrets will be presented at the Presbyterian church on Sunday June 14 at 10:30 a.m. The program lists ensembles, solos, dialogues, and dances performed by Primary Junior and other groups with participants including June Roberta Kennedy Vera Beth Hansell Fern Kober Jean Graves and many more. The service will include songs prayers and a missionary offering.
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Presbyterian Church
Frances McIntire
Doris Vaughn
Billy McIntire
Mary Graves
Eldon Obrecht
Mary Pollock
Sally Webb
Cleo Hansen
John Wieeman
Robert Obrecht
Jean Mather
Jea Sunshine Bearer
Priscilla Chae
Lina
M E Children Day Program Highlights Choir and Scripture
A detailed listing of a church Children’s Day program with multiple speakers hymns recitations and baptisms. Participants include Mary Beth Brinkman B Prayers and Pastor along with numerous children and volunteers such as Vera DeVaul Beryl Lehinus and Carl Wheeler. The schedule spans songs recitations and a Benediction with announcements.
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Mary Beth Brinkman
Beryl Lehinus
Vera DeVaul
Marjarie Aga Jones
Cletus Peterson
Witnessine
Robert Fisher
LWA
Shirley Marchant
li—Lone
Evelyn Cooklin
Carl Wheeler
Mary Chambers
Pi—Anerty Cath James Nelson
Shirley Sheeley
Loren Roberts
Norman Wheeler
Keith Tewlett
Larry Sronte
Karl Guess
Roger Chapman
Lester Bishop
Eleanor Gist
Janice Ferden
Harriett Marsilvir
Amateur Hour pro gram a big success in Des Moines Township
The Des Moines Township Woman's Club hosted an Amateur Hour and ice cream social drawing a large crowd at the I. M.T. school. Wm. Fisher mimicked Major Bowes as judges awarded prizes to Melba Ader, Eileen Schneider, and Irene and Dale Shimon with other acts praised. Proceeds exceeded sixty dollars.
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Des Moines Township
Wm. Fisher
Major Bowes
J. H. Pollock
Plover
Harry Lund
Laurens
Lyle Townsend
Bradgate
Melba Ader
Rolfe
Eileen Schneider
Ottosen
Irene
Dale Shimon
Havelock
Billy McIntire
Arlene Cook
Leo Shelgren
Loretta Shaw
Roger Klein
Reading
Evelyn Mae Sennett
Virginia Vaughn
Tole
Divenna Vaterlin
Doris Vaughn
Jeanette Maasdain
Salo
Mileen Schneider
Sone
Marjorie Neimer
Lorraine Isaacson
Louise
Carol Smith
Marjorie Peterson
Guy Smith
Tay
Frances Melntire
Anita Miller
Marjorie Hansen
Russell Johnson
Caul Amick
Dens Thompson
John Lawmin
D. M.T. Woman's Club
Weather and Crops Report: Cool Week With Rains
The week brought cool weather with occasional overcoats and heavy thunderstorms Monday night causing inch and half rainfall, hail west of town, and garden damage. Oats and corn were at risk, creeks rose, one water tank reportedly sprayed fire, but no material damage reported. A picnic near Twin Lakes was enjoyed by Mi and Bobby Nicoson, Mildred, and Mrs Basis.
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Lishtoor
Duartoe
C. A. Nicoson
Mildred
Bobby
W. T. Basis
Twin Lakes
Samday
Tuesday Club Feeds Men at GarMac Lodge
Members of the Tuesday Club hosted their men at GarMac Lodge in City Park on Tuesday evening. The spread featured a full hill of fare with ice cream and rich cakes that overwhelmed the guests’ resistance. Mars, Ernest Vaaugelin, and Mrs. Grant Johnson were noted for helping with the ice cream and other treats. No divorce suits in the Tuesday Club for some time.
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GarMac Lodge
City Park
Mars
Ernest Vaaugelin
Grant Johnson
Jce
Mrs Alta Hewlett and Daughters Wed in Fort Dodge
Mrs Alta Hewlett and her daughters Mrs WLBE Roberts and Miss Ina Jol liffe were married in Fort Dodge on Wednesday.
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Alta Hewlett
Wlbe. Roberts
Ina Jolliffe
Fort Dodge
Pipe Organ Recital at Presbyterian Church
Frederick Cesander of Strardburg South Dakota will tune and repair the pipe organ at the Presbyterian Church early next week and will give an organ concert Thursday evening June 38 at eight o'clock. The program showcases tonal beauty and instrument features with no admission charge and donations invited for the repair fund. Afterward free ice cream cake and coffee will be served in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Cesander
Strardburg
Presbyterian
Crasander
Trinity Lutheran Church Service Schedule
Rev. J. O. Wangberg leads Sunday School at 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship at 10 45 a.m. Luther League at 8 00 p.m. Next Sunday services follow the same schedule with Luther League Sunday evening. "Wir as a rock the Word of God will stand" quoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Rev. J. 0. Wangberg
Luther League
Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule and Events
Rev Clarence W Tompkins presides with morning service at 11 00 am Epworth League 6 50 pm worship and a 200 Pea Children's Day program noted. Sunday night features include a play The Medicine Man a potluck at 6 00 pm and a study on Indian American themes.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Clarence W. Tompkins
Epworth League
Heye
Missionary Society
Society
B.A. Kerns
Alta Hewlett
Vaughn
Sunday
Presbyterian Church Notes Rev H A Sinning Pastor
The church announces a schedule with Morning Worship at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday School at 11:10 a.m. Junior and Christian Endeavor meet at set times, with a Children's Day program and baptism opportunity. The morning offering aids the National Board of Missions. Missionary Society meets June 17 at Mrs A D Cleal's home.
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Junior Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
National Board of Missions
Mission
C.E
Imeeting
Mary von Eve
The
Missionary Society
A.D. Cleal
Dr Everson Attends State Meen Core Vention in Des Moines
Dr G A Everson visited Des Moines on Wednesday and Thursday for the state meen core vention. Mr and Mrs Smart Kerns and son and Mr and Mrs Helmer Katce and son enjoyed a picnic at Rustlake last Sunday. Geo Yabnke and Louis Joushier of Bloomfield visited the Joy of Mr and Mrs Wn Fisher Sureas one Monday and looked after bu iese af fairys in these parts. Mr and Mrs B A Peterson and family spent Sunday and Meadsay in Des Moines. While there they vowed the careiers parade and esueiut a glimpse of Mrs Franklin be ta sue well. Miss Mable Young was cast of honor Tuesday afternoon at seven shower at the Pe B Younet hose. About 60 guests attended, Gach Leoar ig a pleasing and lovely err. At the close of the afternoon an excellent two-course lunch was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. AL Everson
Des Moines
Smart Kerns Andson
Helmer Katce
Rustlake
Geo. Yabnke
Louis Joushier
Bloomfield
Wn Fisher Sureas
B. A. Peterson
Meadsay
Franklin
Mable Young
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Sthartley
Paulina
Stuart
Pile State Center
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M.E. Children’s Day
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Happy Learned
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Lilian Vickers
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Ruth Guess
Betty Sith
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Tila Lee Wilcox
Laurel Lehnius
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