Pocahontas Maidens reach state after district victory
Pocahontas Maidens defeated Rolfe 98 to 69 in the district semi final and clinched a state tournament berth in Des Moines. Laur ie Brinkman led Rolfe with 29 points while Diane Bierstedt scored 27 as Ayrshire beat Rolfe 57 94 in the consolation round.
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Rolfe’s
Rammettes
Tota
Pocahontas
Rolfe
Vgirls
Eamon Almquist
Almquist
Ayrshire Girls
Mettes
Ayrshire
Diane
Bierstedt
Tory
Jed
Laurie Brinkman
Ithe
Diane Bierstedt
Fenton
Stan Sherrill
The
County Activities Report Details Head Start and OEO Programs
Attendees included Reverend Leland Grove and several county officials such as J R Hogan Mrs Dean Stockwell Roy L Simonson Ted Gleason Isla Hallman H T Martini Craig Ford Peter Hart and Pat Schuller. The meeting covered testing referrals to Vocational Rehabilitation and an Youth Corps signup with one person placed on the Neighborhood Youth Corps and another referred to Work Experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OEO
Vnatemen
Leland’ Grove
iMra
Isla Hallman
Pocahontas
H. T. ‘Martini
Spirit Lake Senior
Craig
Ford
Peter Hart
Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc
Pat ‘Schuller
Laurens
Schuller
Sperry
Dodge
Fonda
Awards Given At Blue-Gold Banquet for Cub Scouts
The annual Blue-Gold Banquet for Cub Scouts and families was held Wednesday evening February 28 in the school lunch room with about 140 attendees. Den mothers Mrs Don Howland Mrs Lawrence Nelson and Mrs Le Roy Schoon guided the group sponsored by the local VFW Auxiliary. Rev G Hy Brase offered table prayers before a dinner prepared by the mothers. Isles and games plus slides from Expo 67 entertained as Father David Hogan shared travel photos. A gift was presented to Cubmaster Richard Schott for his service and several awards were given to Jett Spencer Glen Buckenteitter Richter David Sandvig Bill Howland among others for achievements and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Howland
Lawrence Nelson
Leroy Schoon
Richard Schott
V.F.W
G. Hy Brase
David’ Hogan
Canada
Mr. Schott
S ‘Jett
Spencer
Glen Buckenteitter
J Richter
Bill Howland
David
Sandvig
Rolfe Chamber promotes Lucky Number prize event
Ten winners shared a total of 50 dollars plus bonus gifts during last Friday and Saturday’s Lucky Number promotion among Rolfe merchants. The contest runs again March 8 and 9 and for three subsequent Fridays and Saturdays. Five dollars in Lucky Bucks is awarded to anyone with the winning number brought to the posting store. Names of winners and near misses are listed, with several stores offering extra gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Chamber of Commerce
Rolfe Merchants
Thoren
Leon” Sinek
Rolfe Rams reach Fort Dodge District Tournament after sectional win
The Rolfe Rams defeated Laurens Elks 50 39 to advance to the Fort Dodge district tournament. Mike Pedersen led with 12 points while Bennett, Rickard, and Feldman aided the win as Rolfe built a 3 33 28 third quarter lead and pulled away late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe. Rams
Laurens Elks
Rams
Ft. Dodge
Laurens
Rolfe
Dean Pedersen
Brother Mike
Brackey
Mike Pedersen
Pédersen
Bennett
Feldman
Stover
Witzthum
Fort Dodge
Rockwell City
Wildcats
Rolfe Rams
Pocahontas
Dennis Heathman
Dean’ Pedersen
Mark Feldman
John Rickard
Jon Kennedy
Dave Bennett
Jack Feldman
Roger ‘Allen
Bruce Spencer
Asst
Pohlman
Allan Henderson
John‘ Brinkman
Tom Wink
Two Fort Dodge Programs Highlight Central Community College Choirs
The Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge presents a 1968 concert program featuring a choir and swing choirs led by Linda Helmbe and other members. A special performance is planned with the audience invited to enjoy the musical showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa ‘Central Community College
Fort’ Dodge
Will
Ta Linda
Helmbe
Girl Scouts to Entertain Dads at Special Dinner
The Rolfe Girl Scouts host a dinner in the school lunchroom on Tuesday March 12 at 6 30 to observe the 56th birthday of the Girl Scout Movement. Special guest Maria Machado of Argentina and local Scout officials will attend. fathers of local Girl Scouts are invited.
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Rolfe Girl Scouts
Girl Scout Movement
Maria Machado
Argentina
Pocahonta's
Fathers of All Jocal Girl
Local Woman Wins F C Art Show Award at Fort Dodge
Mrs. David Brinkman was among 15 artists chosen from the Fort Dodge Regional Amateur Art Show to advance to the state exhibit in Cedar Falls April 19 20. Her watercolor At the Turn of the Road sold to Mr and Mrs John Wiegman of Fort Dodge. The week long Blanden Art Gallery display drew over 700 visitors with demonstrations by UNI and Drake University staff and plans for next year's show already in motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Darlene) Brinkman
Fort Dodge
Cedar, Falls
Brinkman
John’ Wiegman
Fort’ Dodge
Blanden
Dodge
Fort Dodge’’ Federation ‘of Arts
University of Northern Town
Mark Oehler
UNI
Jack‘Olds
Leonard O’ Good
Drake ‘University
Deane, Gunderson
Gee
Feed Grain Signups March 15 Deadline Set
Farmers in Po sahantas County must sign up by Friday March 15 for the 1968 Feed Grain Program. Eligible participants receive loans on corn price support and diversion payments. first step is filing an application. Office staff will assist with explanations and problem solving as advance payments exceed 600 producers. Diversion payments apply to acres diverted beyond the initial 20 percent. no changes after the March 15 deadline.
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Herman Gerdes
Posahantas County
ASCS
Gerdes
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Carroll Cedar Valley
Dodger Stadium
Spencer Fieldhouse
Mare Srouse
Girl Scouts
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