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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1966
Page
4
Jphnaon and Ronald Yen were united in marriage on June 25 1966 at St Margaret's Catholic Church Rolfe officiated by Father David Hogan. The ceremony featured pink and white peonies and a floor length satin gown with lace train. The couple will reside in Cedar Falls.
Rolfe girls lost 24 to 9 at Palmer after traveling to Palmer for a scheduled game. Palmer piled up 15 hits while Rolfe produced three. Darla Hansen pitched in the defeat and Betty Alig earned the win. A follow up game against Laurens was scheduled.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Pocahontas and a county school context at Gilmore. Details are unclear.
Miss Mary Louise Behrendsen and Raymond Shimon were united in marriage on Saturday June 18 1966 at St John’s Church Gilmore City. Rev Thomas Nash officiated a double ring ceremony with peony daisy and rose decorations. The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown with cathedral train and pink rose bouquet. Attendants included Mrs. Dale Wagner matron of honor and Kay Lynn Taylor bridesmaid, in brocade satin gowns. The groom’s party wore dark suits with pink rose boutonnieres.
The 60th wedding anniversary celebration will be observed with an open house for Mr and Mrs Ernest Meredith of Plover. The event is Sunday July 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of the Methodist Church in Plover. Relatives include Kenneth Depew of Laurens and Chai McNutt of Hamden Connecticut and their families, with Tony Peterson of Plover and Florence Pirie. The couple married near Plover on March 81 1916 and lived on farms near Plover until moving to town in 1955 where they reside now.
The boys sectional tournament opens July 6 at Mallard and Graettinger with games July 6 to 18. Ayrshire faces Havelock-Ployer July 6 at 6 30 p.m. and Mallard plays Rolfe July 6 at 8 p.m. Semi finals July 8 and finals July 13 Graettinger involved with Armstrong Ruthven Emmetsburg Gruver Lincoln Central Ringsted Graettinger and Til Rolfe 14 Gilmore C 11. Rolfe Rams beat Gilmore City Bradgate 14 11 on June 21 with Feldman 4 for 4 and Rickard 3 for 3 leading the hits.
Notice invites boys ages seven to 12 not on the Little League team who want to play baseball to report at the baseball diamond on Wednesday July 6 at 1 00 PM.
N J Dick Reigelsberger 45 of rural Fort Dodge and Rolfe died Friday when his tractor left a road near Clare. It overturned and crushed him after swerving to avoid two approaching cars. He died at Lutheran Hospital. Funeral at Corpus Christi Fort Dodge with American Legion honors. Survived by wife Jean two sons John B Aguiz and Frank at home, daughter, sister and brother and five grandchildren.
Joel Ives named president of the local Jaycees at a June 28 officers meeting. John Rabeayingee is named vice president with Don Shoemaker Jerry Hughes and others forming the board of directors. The group, with 35 members, will not meet July 6 and resumes July 19.
Haris Peterson will host the Lucky Buck award ceremony Saturday evening at 8 p.m. with a $20 prize. The event repeats the prior $20 payout and celebrates the winning entry.
Many businesses will remain closed on Monday July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Readers are asked to call ahead for hours or mail and advertising inquiries. offices will be open Saturday if possible to collect or forward notices.
Tina Marie, 20 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Duane Butters of Rolfe, is hospitalized in Emmetsburg for second degree burns to her face shoulders and arms after hot grease from an electric skillet spilled on her. The accident occurred Sunday at Ray Petersons home where the family was visiting. Emergency care was given locally and the child improved, with a expected discharge in a few days.
The ASCS announces that petitions nominating farmers for ASC community committee roles may be filed anytime after July 1, not just during a 35 day window. Petitions must name one farmer and be signed by at least six eligible voters. Voting occurs in August with three community committee members and two alternates elected.
Prince Taamilo, 26, son of the king of Samoa, visited the Brownis MacVey home and posed with MacVey’s daughter Sarah. He had been a guest of the Howard Hubbells of Plover and attended Scout Day Camp in Pocahontas. The prince works with a hospital staffer in Los Angeles and conducts Polynesian and Tahitian dance performances in Hollywood.
Gov. Scranton appoints Everett Smith to lead industrial and labor relations as manager at Reading Plant of Western Electric Co. This marks a notable step in Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission oversight.
A safety inspection event by Boy Scout Troop 18 will be held near the post office on Saturday July 2 from 1:80 to 6:30 p.m. A 50 cent fee covers expenses for checking brakes lights turn signals steering tires exhaust and other essential car components. Drivers should have their vehicle ready for inspection and carry ownership details.
Plans announce Pocahontas County Fair scheduled July 25 to 28 in 1966 with events and activities noted for the community. Spring through summer gatherings highlight local heritage and entertainment offerings for residents and visitors.
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