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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1968
Page
1
Fragmentary report recalls a Pocahontas girls basketball game from 40 years ago. It notes a daughter of a local figure scoring points and mentions a sequence of plays and scores, but many words are garbled, leaving the main action and final result unclear.
A 79 year old Rolfe physician Dr W W Beam followed the state basketball tournament in Des Moines with strong interest in the Rolfe boys. He humorously recalls past ties as he helped bring four team members into the world, including Marcella and Veronica Cornwell.
A reflective piece contrasts older and younger generations on civic responsibility. It notes wrongdoing by respected adults, traffic abuses, and parental boasting, warning of a future harvest of disobedience and urging accountability. It concludes with comments on farm life and changing land ownership.
Firefighters battled a trash pile blaze near a home as sparks risked spreading. Officials warn residents to avoid burning trash and to exercise extreme care with cigarettes or matches during dry conditions amid weekend activity. The article also notes local notices and mentions state bank and numismatic show honors in Ames.
A brief bowling recap lists scores and percentages for players including Bert Hanson and associates from Brinkman Auto and Rolfe Arrow. The fragment references a 66 service and a 54 score, with percentages around 35 to 56 percent.
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