Women Trim Menfolk In Rolfe School Election
Rolfe's annual school election held Monday featured two tickets administration and anti administration. Mrs. Alta Hewlett was elected by write in votes and stickers, though not on the ballot. Final tallies were Mrs. Mary Jones 173, Alta Hewlett 170, W H Howland 168, J R McIntire 167 with eight spoiled ballots and 347 votes cast.
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Rolfe
Antis
Alta Hewlett
Mary Jones
H. Howland
J. R. McIntire
Cross
Town election set for Monday March 30
The town votes for a full slate of officials except two park commissioners including a mayor five councilmen a treasurer an assessor and a park commissioner Nominations close Saturday and may be filed by petition A mass caucus could avoid a fight Mayor Brinkman issues an election proclamation urging action
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Brinkman
Chevrolet Introduces High-Clearance Wheels for Unimproved Roads
Chevrolet Motor Co offers new Standard models with 19 inch wheels to boost road clearance for rural carriers farmers sheriff deputies and others traveling on unimproved lanes. W E Holler notes highway expansion feeds demand for higher clearance while northern snow enhances need. Donald Eikenberry finished work at Smeby School in Minneapolis and helps his father in the store.
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Chevrolet Motor Co
W.E. Holler
Donald Eikenberry
Smeby School
Minneapolis
Community club and society events calendar listed
The notice lists numerous local group meetings and social events from March 12 to April 14 including Promotion Club Pilot Lodge Missionary Society catechism and Y M B clubs, St Patrick's Jay wear a bit, O E S Presbyterian Missionary Society Sorosis Home Study J C Gunderson Go Getters Club American Legion Auxiliary sewing session and D M T Woman's Club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Lodge A. F
A. M
Missionary Society of the
M. FE
R. C. Grant
Trinity Lutheran Church
Bon Ton Bridge Club
J.T. Grant
St. Patrick's Jay
Ester Leserman
F. . Grant
Trinity Lutheran Missionary Society
L. W. Larson
Fuiday
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Chas. B. Bowen
Sorosis Club
Tr. G. Sime
Home Study Club
J.C. Gunderson
Marvin Burroughsuesday
G. A. Emerson
Rolfe Wins Twin Lakes Conference Basketball Crown
Rolfe dominates the Twin Lakes Conference earning the title with a 47 to 12 preliminary win over the second team. Rolfe averages 47 points per game while holding opponents to 19 as they head to the Algona sectional facing Corwith Algona or Emmetsburg. A large trophy will be presented and fans urged to attend the Friday Algona game for support.
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Rolfe
Rolfe Basketeers
Algona
Corwith
Twin Lakes
Laurens
Rolfeites
E. Rickard Watts Wee
Rudolfson Wee
Cornwell
Wee K. Rickard
FT Goddard Reyman Holland
Wedgbury
Allen Larson
Manson Rolfe
Rockwell Cy
Manson Talfe
Laurens En
Praise for Gilchrist in Messenger Chronicle Letter
A reader urges Republicans to back Congressman Gilchrist in the 8th District race and Democrats to refrain from opposing him. The writer argues Gilchrist supports Roosevelt era measures benefiting Iowa voters and likens him to Senator Norris, warning that party labels fail to reveal a candidate’s integrity.
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Messenger & Chronicle
Messenger
Gilchrist
Roosevelt
Norris
Nebraska
Washington
Iowa
H. G. Chantland
Badger
Democratic Caucus in Clinton Township Chooses Delegates
Democrats met in Clinton township at W A Kelley office selecting A M Simonson as chairman and L H Howe as secretary to form a delegation for the county convention in Pocahontas on March 1. Delegates named include ZT Carroll Mrs W Watts Mrs J M Graham W A Kelley Edgar Carmell J F Rickard and M W Webb with alternates listed. Delegates instructed to cast the full precinct vote at the county convention.
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Clinton Township
W. A. Kelley
A. M. Simonson
L. H. Howe
Pocahontas
ZT. Carroll
W. Watts
J. M. Graham
W. A.ieley
Edgar Carmell
J. FE. Rickard
Woman's Club Rummage Sale Continues at Library
The Woman's Club rummage sale resumes Thursday in the public library rooms after last week’s event. The sale supports club activities and local causes with proceeds benefiting community programs.
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Woman’s Club
Gilchrist Opposes Dismemberment of M and St Louis Rail
Washington speakers say Interstate Commerce Commission approval of Associated Railways Co sale would abandon over 500 miles of Minneapolis and St. Louis track in Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota. Congressman Fred C. Gilchrist leads a volunteer committee to fight the plan citing widespread impact on towns and farms and loss of rail service.
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Washington, D. C
Middle West
Interstate Commerce Commission
Associated Railways Co
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Fred C. Gilchrist
Iowa
Gilchrist
Congressional
Minnesota
South Dakota
Volunteer
Congressional Committee
Correction on Clinton township delegates at county convention
A correction states that five of thirteen delegates from Clinton township Rolfe were ladies sent to the county convention. It notes the county to state and state to national conventions were correctly reported and commends Clinton township for gallantry.
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Republican Party
Clinton Township
Rolfe
Sorosis Club Luncheon Held at Mrs A Peterson Home
Members met for a one acre luncheon at three PM last Thursday in Mrs A Petersons home. Hostesses included Mrs T G Sime Mrs W D Hauck Mrs Orvan Olerich Mrs Owen Patterson and Mrs Glyde Brinkman. Mrs M W Webb reported on radio artist Major Edward Bowes and Mrs A A Brinkman reviewed North to the Orient by Anne Lindbergh. Next meeting set for Mrs G Sime on Thursday March 19.
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Sorosis Club
A. Peterson
T. G. Sime
W. D. Hauck
Orvan Olerich
Owen Patterson
Alrs
Glyde Brinkman
Ables
M. W. Webb
Edw. Bowes
A. A. Brinkman
The
Orient
Anne Lindbergh
Oie
G. Sime
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Plans Support for Library and Hospital
The local American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. L. M. Graham's home with hostesses Mrs. A. R. Graham and Mrs. M. W. Webb. They budget $2.50 for a Relfe Public Library book, send a comforter to Des Moines, and mail postage stamps to Knoxville Hospital. The group discussed a Des Moines conference report and Community Service article, then adjourned for lunch. The next meeting is set for April 18 at Mrs. 4%. T. Carrol's home with hostesses Mrs. A. M. DeVaul and Mrs. O. B. Fuller Jr.
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American Legion Auxiliary
L. M. Graham
A. R. Graham
M. W. Webb
A. V. Pevigal
Relfe
Des Moines
Knoxville
T. D. Jones
A. V. Perigal
T. Carrol
A. M. DeVaul
O. B. Fuller Jr
D M T Woman's Club Meets in School Building
The D M T Woman's Club met in the school building on Tuesday afternoon. After the business meeting a program featured songs by groups and grade students, a tap dance by Shirley Fisher, and a talk on Ford's City Dearborn Mich. Next meeting is set for April 14 in the school building. Donna Nielsen born Monday March 9 to Mr and Mrs J T Graves.
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D. M. T. Woman's Club
Shirley Fisher
Divonna Vaughn
D. M. T. Reaches Class B Finals in Pocahontas Tourney
The Des Moines Township team advanced to the Class B final at Pocahontas last weekend but lost to Palmer 31 to 20. Earlier rounds saw Palmer 25 Varina 17. D. M. T. 25 Havelock 16. Palmer 31 Ware 15. Consolation Havelock 34 Ware 18.
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Des Moines ‘Township
Pocahontas
Palmer
Varina
Havelock
Ware
R H S Organizing Ball Team At Rolfe High School
Rolfe high school will field a baseball team this year for the first time in years. The athletic fund will cover expenses except uniforms, which may be furnished by businessmen who may advertise on them. The first 18 to apply at Petersins Clothes Shop may supply uniforms.
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Rolfe High School
Peterson's Clothes Shop
Obituary Louis M. Sernett
Louis M. Sernett born June 15 1880 died Mar 4 1936 at age 55 after a heart attack. He lived in Roosevelt township Pocahontas County his whole life and married Mary Sanger on Feb 10 1902, with two children. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs C F Sawyer Missouri Valley IA, son Robert, granddaughter Doris Joan Sawyer, brother Albert J Sennett Crosby MN, sister Mrs James Cady Pocahontas. Funeral Saturday 10 am Sacred Drew University church Pocahontas. interment Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers nephews Thos M Shimon Albert J Shimon Joseph Shimon Joseph Sennett David Dady Lawrence Shimon. Out of town mourners listed.
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Louis M. Sernett
Pocahontas County
Roosevelt Township
Mary Sanger
Sennett
C. F. Sawyer
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Robert
Doris Joan Sawyer
Albert J. Sennett
Crosby, Minn
James Cady
Pocahontas
Sacred Unewart Church
Father Wesseling
Calvary Cemetery
Thos. M. Shimon
Albert J. Shimon
Joseph Shimon
Joseph Sennett
David Dady
Lawrence Shimon
C. I. Sawyer
Crosby
Minnesota
Albert Chizek
Garner
J. J. Eval
Celia
Albert
Mas. Montgomery
Montgomery
Garfield Go-Getters Active in Canning Club Meetings
The Garfield Go-Getters met March 7 at Mrs. IH D Brinkman home with lessons on cleanliness in canning and talks on school lunches and the canning record book. Mary LaVou Ives led a talk The Story of Canning while Mary Beth Brinkman sang two solos. The group practiced the Minuet and enjoyed lunch. The January 25 meeting in Janice Wiegman home featured tips on money making on time and meat canning demonstrations by H D Brinkman and J O Hosier with solos by Janice Wiegman.
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Garefilks
IH. D. Brinkman
Winnifred Brinkman
H. D. Brinkman
Mery LaVou Ives
Mary Beth Brinkman
Little Red Lark
Warewell
Cuchullain
Janice Wiegman
Marie Hosier
Town Election Notice for Rolfe Iowa 1956
Notice states Rolfe Iowa will hold a town election on March 30 1956 to elect a mayor five councilors a treasurer an assessor and a park commissioner. Voting place is Yahnke Motor Co display room two doors north of The Ritz Theatre with polls open 8 a m to 8 p m. J H Brinkman Mayor.
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Rolfe
Iowa
Yahnke Motor Co
Ritz Theatre
Soybean Growers To Meet In Fort Dodge March 14
Farmers in northwest Iowa urged to attend a Fort Dodge Armory meeting on March 14 where Ralph Haynes a Chicago crop specialist will discuss growing soybeans for market. County Agent Schmuecker notes the Plymouth Processing Mills opening in April will create a 1 000 000 bushels annual market aiding Pocahontas County farmers as a substitute for oats.
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Plymouth
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Armory
Ralph Haynes
Chicago
Schmuecker
Plymouth Processing Mills
Pocahontas County
Surplus Seed Corn Listed in Pocahontas County
County Agent Schmuecker compiles a list of Pocahontas farmers with surplus seed corn about 2 500 bushels listed. Farmers will obtain seed within the county once germination tests confirm viability. Tests show germination ranging from 60 6 to 90 5 percent and a separate list is being prepared for those needing seed corn.
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Schmuecker
Pocahontas Country
Rolfe Local News Items Mixed With Community Notes
Local items report Mrs A N Hamilton ill and bedfast Henry Hudson ill and visitors from Greenfield. Mission Society to meet at Mrs R C Grant's home. Ralph Utterson family and Mrs J B Nunamaker visiting Spencer. Home Study Club set for Mar 20 at Mrs J C Gunderson’s country home. Waldorf College Choir tour noted for Gyla Shriner and Harold Hoard. Dr T G Hervick moving to Gilmore City to practice. takes over Herrick home. Mrs Harry Junkman operated on for appendicitis and recovering. Clarence Moore obituary in Denver. Mrs H C Barnes wrist fracture treated after ice fall. Miss Ramona Nelson mastoid operation hospital note. Gordon Hoard in Ralph Bennett orchestra at Tulsa daily radio broadcast. Ernest Sime unable to reach Fairmont for basketball tourney. rumors of marriage denied.
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A. N. Hamilton
Havelock
Henry Hudson
Malcolm of
Greenfield
Methodist Missionary Society
R. C. Grant
Ralph Utterson
J. B. Nunamaker
Spencer
Home
Hubbard
Gilmore City
R. C. Herrick
Herrick
Harry Junkman
Fort Dodge
G. A. Tiverson
Ramona Nelson
Rawlings
Wyo
Mark Twain
Gordon Hoard
Ralph Bennett
Tulsa
Oklo
KVOO
Ernest Sime
Rolfe
Fairmont
Minn
Ernest
Holidays lift poultry prices with yearly holiday markets
Poultry producers note higher prices around holidays that boost demand. Extension agent A D Oderkirk cites holiday timing, market days, and which poultry types are favored for each occasion. Listings cover Purim through Christmas 1986 with best days and inferred demand trends.
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A. D. Oderkirk
Town State College Extension
Tabernacles
County Agricultural Discussion Groups Planned in Iowa
County committees organize small groups to study long term farming policies and county programs. Four topics proposed by Paul C. Taff cover land policy foreign trade farm obligations and long term production plans with groups of up to 20 meeting in homes or halls.
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Llowa
Paul C. Taff
Iowa State College
United States
Corn Belt
Iowa
United States Department of Agriculture
Towa
Card of Thanks for Louis Sernett Funeral
We thank the official and those who cleared the roads for the funeral of Louis IL Sernett and for the floral offerings. Thanks also to all who assisted in our hour of bereavement. Mrs. Louis ML. Sernett, Robert Sermett, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Naveler.
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Louis IL Sernett
Louis ML. Sernett
Robert Sermett
C. B. Naveler
Also Mentioned on This Page
R.H.S
Democratic
Caucus
Sorosis Club Meeting
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
D. M. T. Woman’s Club
Donna Nielsen
J. T. Graves
Garfield
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