Couple Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary at Rolfe
One hundred sixty guests gathered at the Rolfe home on Sunday June 15 to honor Mr. and Mrs. Victor Shimon on their 50th wedding anniversary. Their children and grandchildren assisted with guest books gifts and refreshments as family from Des Moines Decatur and Illinois attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Shimons
Victor Shimon
Rolfe
Rom Rolfe
Don
Lorraine) Shirk
Des Moines
Don Shimon
Decatur
Ill
Shimons
Terrie, Randy
Shelley Marie Shimon
Julie Ann Shirk
David Shirk
C. W. Martin
Aurelia
Conrad Majorowicz
Nellie Brinkman
Ed Shelgren
Art Kilbourn
Verdee Nelson
H. I. Wickie
Gust Henningson
Ilinois
California
Pomeroy
Pocahontas
Rutland
Bradgate
Gilmore City
Plover
Runnells
Jefferson
Fonda
Marie Jones
A. H. Bryan
Youth Program Highlighted at ALL.C.W. Meeting
St Pauls Lutheran Church Women met June 11 with Rev Brase leading Bible study from Romans 11. Mrs LeRoy Simonson directed the Youth program featuring a skit by several members and reports from committees. Hostesses included Mesdames Pedersen Pullen Sindergard and Kerns. the Birthday Club met with Mrs Bess Graham hosting 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Brase
Telmer Sime
LeRoy Simonson
Cleve Kerns
Curtis Kerns
John W. Nielsen
Perry Johnson
Dick Bierstedt
Virgil Peterson
Melvin Pedersen
Charles Anderson
Alfred Bergeson
Robert Pedersen
Leona Pullen
Darrel Sindergard
Pink Ladies to Meet at Sunset Hill Manor
The Pink Ladies gather Friday afternoon June 27 at Sunset Hill Manor hosted by Mrs Everett Burns. Attendees are asked to bring scissors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Hill Manor
Mrs. Everett Burns
Local hospital notes show patient discharges and admissions
Viggo Nielsen was released Monday from Lutheran Hospital where he had been a medical patient. Vern Lyon was admitted Tuesday to Pocahontas Community Hospital where he is a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viggo Nielsen
Lutheran Hospital
Vern Lyon
Pocahontas Community Hospital
Rolfe Couple Named Grandparents in Local Family Note
Mr and Mrs Charles Lehnus of Rolfe are the grandparents. Mrs Minnie Jarvis of Rolfe and Mrs Van Hauen of Cedar Falls are Brian s great grandmothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lehnus
Rolfe
Minnie Jarvis
van Hauen
Cedar Falls
Brian
Laurent announces birth of Monica LeAnn Laurent
Mr and Mrs Dick Laurent of Badger announce the birth of a daughter Monica LeAnn on June 20 1969. She weighed seven pounds 11 5 ounces and has a sister Sherri aged five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeniece Ryen) Laurent of
Badger
Monica LeAnn
Sherri
Curlew Baptist Youth Group Sings for Community Event
On June 20 seven Curlew Baptist Youth Group members led an evening program of old hymns with residents joining in. Afterward they visited Miss Winnie Tressler, a Curlew native. The group plans similarly themed programs on the third Friday each summer month. Rev Brase led Sunday’s devotional with a talk titled God does not put up with mixed religion. Verna Ryen accompanied on piano. Several out of town visitors were named from various cities and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Curlew
Winnie Tressler
Brase
Verna Ryen
Vergil A. Hempstead
Nettie Rathman
Grace V
Carlson
Graettinger
Esther E. Strottos
Los Molinas
Calif
Arnold Sanding
Los Angeles
Wm. Ross
Scottsbluff
Nebr
Cindy
Kim Bennett
Algona
Little Miss Rolfe thanks voters and Chamber of Commerce
Julie Ann Young expresses gratitude to supporters and the Chamber of Commerce for a gift and trophy. She plans to represent the Town of Rolfe at the Little Miss Iowa Pageant at Lake Okoboji in July.
Card of Thanks from Isabel Orwig
Isabel Orwig expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for cards letters visits and kindnesses shown after her fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Orwig
Grateful Thanks for Help With Smorgasbord Prep
The writer thanks all who assisted with food preparation for the Smorgasbord during Greater Rolfe Days. Cooperation contributed to the supper's success. Pat Wood.
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Pat Wood
Rolfe Chamber thanks volunteers for Greater Rolfe Days success
Rolfe Chamber of Commerce and Greater Rolfe Days chair Greg Kaiser express gratitude to community helpers. Names include Glenn Neugent Harold Calligan Dr L W Feldman Orval Pohl Stan Whitmore Jerry Hughes Larry Nelson Bob Brown and the FFA boys Don Spencer and others who aided the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Chamber of Commerce
Greater Rolfe
Glenn Neugent
Harold Calligan
Dr. L. W. Feldman
Orval Pohl
Stan Whitmore
Jerry Hughes
Larry Nelson
Bob Brown
FFA Boys
Don Spencer
Greg Kaiser
Rolfe Hobby Show Winners Thank Rolfe Chamber of Commerce
The Applegates Mr and Mrs Lester Applegate thank the Rolfe Chamber of Commerce for the prize money and acknowledge supporters who voted for their display at the Hobby Show during Greater Rolfe Days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Chamber of Commerce
Lester Applegate
Family thanks supporters after loss of Bob Kelchner
The family of Bob Kelchner expresses gratitude for the kind thoughts and consideration shown since their loved one's passing as they cope with the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Kelchner
Victor and Mrs Shimon thank friends for 50th anniversary
The Shimon couple express gratitude for cards gifts and calls that made their 50th wedding anniversary memorable. They thank everyone who shared in the celebration and memory.
Little Miss Rolfe Contest Runner-Up Thanks Voters
Contestant expresses gratitude to all who voted and supported her as the second place in the Little Miss Rolfe Contest. She acknowledges the help and encouragement from friends family and community.
Runner-up thanks Rolfe Chamber of Commerce for trophy
Rita Johnson expresses gratitude for the trophy and the special gift from the Rolfe Chamber of Commerce, noting enjoyment in being part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Chamber of Commerce
Rita Johnson
Sandy Allen Thanks Voters in Little Miss Rolfe Contest
Sandy Allen thanks relatives and friends for their votes that made her the first runner up in the Little Miss Rolfe Contest. She credits the Rolfe trophy and the pen and pencil set and says it was fun to participate in the program.
Martin couple announce birth of son in Sac City
Mr and Mrs Larry Martin of Sac City announce the birth of a son on June 21 1969. The infant weighed eight pounds four ounces and has a brother named Bradley. The Martins are also linked to Newell through B E Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry
Gwendolyn Lehnus) Martin
Sac City
Bradley
B. E. Martin
Newell
Bradley Martin
Charles Lehnus
Larry Martin
Social Notes From Pocahontas And Surrounding Then
Sunday gatherings filled with family visits across Pocahontas and nearby towns. Local residents hosted relatives and friends including the Lehnus and Wilson families, Peterson grandchildren, and guests from Lake Park Armstrong and Cedar Falls. A reunion drew about 40 attendees at Pocahontas while others joined meals and outings in Glidden, Emmetsburg, and Peru Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Wilson
George Wilson
L. B. Wilson
Pocahontas
Martin Peterson
Jamie
Beth
Craig Peterson
Loren Peterson
Cedar Falls
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Pilot Creek Park
West Bend
Golf Club
Mel Duitscher
Ann Hughes
Dolores Wilson
Vi Etta Wold
Violetha Bennett
Rose Calligan
Janet Turner
Lavonne Burris
Doris Schultz
C. W. Jarvis
Alma Ogden
Graham
P.A.E. Club
Florence Beneke
Pearl Chambers
Rialto
Lucile Johnson
Alice Harrison
Chambers
Frerl Block
Manson
All.c.w
Birthday Club
Bess Graham
Monica LeAnn Laurent
Garfield Gleaners 4-H Club
Pocahontas County
Glen Neugent
Guy Eccles
Mrs. James Jones
Donnie and
Ronnie of Ames
Strangle
Farmers Cooperative Co
Bradgate — Rolfe — Cement Plant
Gilmore City — Pioneer
Blue
Brian Douglas Martin
Rolfe Public Library
Charles A. Gunderson
Blue Mound
Turkey
ST. Mary’s Parish
Mallard, Iowa
Federal
Dapostt Inawonce Corporation
Rolfe State Bank
Earl Ives
Ray Smith
Verle Matthieson
Lake Park
Maynard Oleson
Armstrong
H. A. Kaiser
Glenn
Dows
Dick M. Duff
Maxwell
Dean Poppen
Debbie Erickson
Peru
Ind
Air Force
E. 2Nd St
Apt. D
Guy Kerns
Lester Thorson
Glidden
Louise Gunderson
Camp Foster
Lake Okoboji
Gilbert Austin
Emmetsburg
Nielsen
Meadame Russell Harris
Verne Jarvis
Stewart Whitmore
Bessie Roberts
Leonard Lindsey
A. A. Firkins
Dale Buck
Anna McIntire
Earl Young
Enis Sanden
W. H. Howland
Mary Thompson
Pocahontas Rebekah Lodge
Ronald van Sickle
Estherville
Lawrence Nelson
Gilbert Kornes
Lisa of
Ackley
Montclair
Pocahontas Auto
Ford
Mercury—Comet
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