Rolfe quintet wins sixth straight in Twin Lake Conference
Rolfe beats Manson 60 8 11 field goals and a free throw by Rickard lead to 23 points. Dr. Everson rode 20 miles on a horse visiting patients. Stallcup reports a shelter protecting about 75 pheasants and a covey of quail. Miss Peterson reports seeing a jobe Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Twin Lake
Manson
K. Rickard
G. A. Everson
Emmett Stallcup
Alta Peterson
Jobe
Happenings in Romfe Area Ten Years Ago
Readers recall events from a decade ago in Romfe area including birth at Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge February 22 to Mr and Mrs Dave Brinkman a seven pound fourteen ounce daughter. Other notes mention Tomahawk society membership, Ice Follies visit Iowa City, birthdays and weddings, a veteran return from Santa Ana California, and the Friendly Circle Needle and Thimble club origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Brinkman
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Brinkman
Julia Loreen
Lowell Thorson
State College
Tomahawk
National Independent Service Organization
Harold Lawton
Sue
Kathy
Loell Streit
Gary
Iowa City
Friendly Circle
George Seipel
Community memories note and marriage announcement
Twenty years ago Billy Spencer left his job at Community Service station to return to D.M.1 for credits before reentering service. The ASD club planned a library shelf dedication in memory of Mrs. Belle Pollock at its meeting hosted by Mrs. E P Lomen. Harold Shelgren and his bride announce an upcoming marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Spencer
D.M.1
A.S.D. Club
Rolfe Public Library
Belle Pollock
E. P. Lomen
Harold Shelgren
Baby born from pennies pays by saving parents near Gilmore City
25 years ago a baby born Friday to Mr and Mrs Leonard Lanus near Gilmore City was paid for with pennies saved in coffee cans. The physician Dr Fuller-White received the pennies, a pound can full and a two pound can two-thirds full. Ed Rudolfson Ralph Cornwell and Arnold Wold drove to Ames to attend the Ames Kansas game. Mr and Mrs Kermit Lighter and Jean Bozeman Montana plan a visit this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Lanus
Gilmore City
Dr. Fuller-White
Ed Rudolfson
Ralph Cornwell
Arnold Wold
Ames
Radio man reports a successful season with fifty receivers
J E Rickard notes a very successful season placing fifty receiver sets while a banking crash hits Union State Bank at West Bend as residents hope it is the last. J M Bush and Mrs Squire Heath with daughters were present at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Rickard
Union State Bank
West Bend
J. M. Bush
Squire Heathman
Mourners Honor Lighters at Rockwell City Wedding
Attendees gathered for the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Chas Lighter in Rockwell City. Sunday’s surprise dinner celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of Mr and Mrs George Ryen. News arrived Monday of Mrs Joe Kreschi’s death in Moline Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lighter
Chas. Lighter
Rockwell City
George Ryen
John Lawman
Joe Kreschi
Moline
Ill
Ambiguous Economic Ad Slogan Sparks Reader Interest
Fragments of an old advertisement promote savings bonds and American ownership with incomplete phrases. The readable bits suggest a sales pitch urging readers to invest and "own a share of America" through a "good outfit" for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
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Wilson
C. Robertson
Carl M. Menn
Pfc
Mennare
Robertson
Detroit, Mich
Private Mennare
Clawson, Mich
Romfe
Larry Snook
Paul Snook
Mary Hopkins
Kathryn Vainreb
Constance Bauer
Darla Hansen
Julie Johnson
June
Alvin Vaughn
Lena Vaughn
Presbyterian, Church
Harold Marchant
Army
Santa Ana
Calif
9Th Air ‘Force
822Nd
Sharon Kay Wickie
Firkins’ Supply Store
IN Rolfe
Rain Pass
Towa
B. A. Peterson
Marjorie
Dorothy
Walker
Lions’ Club
Young Pony
Deane Gunderson
Bill Brinkman
Bill Pedersen
Lions Club
Rolfe Lions Club
Red, White, & Blue Chip Investment
Pependent
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