Cage Team Wins 3rd In State Tourney
The junior high prepares two one act plays for April 1 at 8 pm in the school auditorium. Eighth graders perform Our Aunt From California with a cast of Needey and friends. Seventh graders present Tom Sawyer. Sixth graders stage two short sketches. Manson district entries earn four superior and four excellent ratings led by girls glee club and piano solo Janice Wiegman. The four superiors and orchestra advance to district state contest at Nevada next weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Madalene Barnum
Needey
Euicia Needey
Marcella Howland
Rosalie
Rachel Wiegman
Sally Needey
Catherine Mclntire
Jean Graham
Wilcongiles
Lucille Brock
Merry Mountoburn
Douglas
Genevieve Johnson
Harper
Barbara Feaster
Aunt Polly
Lola Beth Green Gins Asap
Sr Mornew Arnold Sandiig
Mary
Eloise Hewlett
Sidney
Billy Sandiig
Tom
James Hauck
Amy
Bonita Hansell
Becky
Patsy Hurley Alfred
Donald Sinek Huck
Garth Sroufe Ee
Jeanette Hauck
Mark Twain
Tom Sawyer
Joe 2
Glyde Smith
Judge Thatcher
Dale Rickard
Beverly Grant
Janet Thompson
Beryl White
Agnes Boles
Frances Philips
Graves
Elaine Pe
Rolfe High
Manson
Glee Club
Superior
Janice Wiegman
Alan Lomen
Estelyn Roberts
Nevada
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Meets in Gilmore City
The Garfield Farm Bureau gathers in Gilmore City with speaker Mrs. Jas DeWolf presiding. Mrs Earl Ives discusses meal planning phases of foods and nutrition, moist heat cooking, and adapting meals for all ages and weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Farm Bureau
Iges
Wm. Campbell
Gilmore City
Jas. DeWolf
Earl Ives
Frank
A. A. Brinkman
C. W. McDonald
Ames
Tempaang
Iowa Sheep and Wool Growers’ Association
McDonald
Clarence Tompkins
Rolfe
Washington, D. C
Howard Hansen
Amen
Carol Jensen
Ues Hansen
Shirley Daniels
Iwoyd Nicholson
Ohio
Esther Alanson
H. S. VanAlstine
Ed Shelgren
Tbe
Ben Abben
Wm. Neel
Howard Whistler
Glen Nelson
Jas. Mcrary
Frinds
Rolfe Womans Club Meeting Moves Up One Day
The Rolfe Womans Club holds its regular monthly meeting on Thursday April 1 to accommodate the Sunday School convention in Rolfe. The Metin club event will be held Friday April 2 at the home of P Wheeler. members are notified of the time change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Womans Club
Rolfe
of Metin
Friends Pre -P
Baseball hopes with Legion junior team in Rolfe
Cecil Cumming, post of the American Legion, aims to sponsor a Junior Legion baseball team in Rolfe for eligible players. Anyone under 17 by March 31 may join. report to Co B Chapman, Post commander. Also mentions a River league oratorical contest winner Reuben Wangberg at Concordia College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Cumming
American Legion
Attemt
Rolfe
Co. B. Chapman
Bob Feller
Reuben Wangberg
River League
Reuben :Ment
Concordia College
Adelt
Easter Services at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church schedules Easter services at 10 a m with organ violin and piano music, a scripture reading, prayers, communion, and a public reception of new members. Sunday School follows at 11 15 with a program by primary through eighth grade students and an Easter message. Volunteers may donate flowers and deliver them to the program committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
C. E. Boyce
Marie White
Jeanette Hauck
Thais
Janice Wiegman
Maurice McAninchmasa
Ruth Ives
Tm Glad
Colas
Stuart Webb
Mary Margaret Brinkman
Gwendolyn Winters
Cahee Oles Tisins Borin
Joyce Thornton
Jiminy Hauck
Sofa Iis
Cit Dadian
Beverly Grant
Cc. J. Horses
Helen McDonald
Sunrise Easter Service at Nain Lutheran Church
The Nain Lutheran church plans an Easter sunrise service at 6 o clock Sunday March 28. Music by the choir directed by Mrs Geo J Robertson with Miss Dorothy Johansen at piano. The program includes hymns anthems recitations sermons and a postlude all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nain Lutheran Church
Geo. J. Robertson
Dorothy Johansen
B. Behrendsen
Peter
School’s Out: nutrition project closing luncheon noted
Dignified leaders from Powhatan Des Moines Roosevelt and Garfield townships gathered at Mrs A A Brinkman home on Friday March 18 for a two course buffet prepared by the leaders. Mrs Iiberts of Pocahontas attended as a special guest. The event combined food value study with analysis of preparation and service followed by a year end summary.
Rolfe Trio Leads Rolfe to Third at State Tourney
Rolfe high school boys, led by Rolfe and Rickard, finished third in the Iowa state tournament at Des Moines after decisive wins over Centerville and East Sioux City and a tough semifinal loss to Melrose. Melrose upset Rolfe 29 to 13 in the semifinal, while Rolfe rebounded to top East Sioux City in consolation play and tie the tourney high score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Des Moines
Centerville
East Waterloo
Sioux City
Melrose
Rudolfson
Rickard
East High
Marshalltown
Pocahontas County
Marine
Waterloo
Close
Hast
Farly
Monroe County
Cornwell
Fleming
Sioux City Center
Bob Garst
Coon Rapids
Evans
Garst
A. J
L. W. Kennedy
Council Bluffs
Ottosen
Clarinda
East Sioux City
Bobby Watts
Bobby
George Marine
Lawrence Kennedy
Keith Rickard
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Budolfson and Rickard Named to All-Tourney Team
Alfred Budolfson and Keith Rickard earned places on the 1937 Tournament All-Stars as forwards and guards respectively. Coaches Williams of Iowa and Drake and Casey of Simpson selected the team. Budolfson led scoring with 50 points, while Rickard shifted from center to guard after the opening tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Budolfson
Keith Rickard
Williams
University of Iowa
Drake
Casey
Simpson
Budolfson
Rudolfson
Rickard
Hunt
Marshalltown
Rolfe
Walter O'Connor
Melrose
Albert Rudolfson
Bob Hunt
James Thynne
Don Fleming
Sioux City
Don Keyser
Ray Parks
Melrose Triumphs Over Marshalltown in Final Round
Early rounds see Kalfe and Melrose advance with wide margins. Second Round pits Ralfe against East Waterloo and Melrose against Newton as Marshalltown wins big over Mitchellville. Semis put Melrose against Rolfe and Marshalltown vs East Sioux City, with Melrose and Marshalltown reaching final and Melrose prevailing 35 to 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Blencoe
Kalfe
Centerville
Newton
Davenport
Melrose
Geneseo
Sioux City
Bronson
Ottosen
Clarinda
Mitchellville
Delhi
Marshalltown
Malay
Ralfe
East Waterloo
Rolfe
East
Old Rolfe and the Forty Years of Militia Time
After the Civil War a wave of militia and National Guard units formed across the new west. Rolfe, Iowa, built an effective company by 1872 under Captain Thomas L. MacVey, sewing uniforms from Indiana blue jeans, with local tailors and volunteer families aiding. The Pocahontas Rifles trained in the courthouse yard using Enfield muskets, while a drum and fife corps provided music for drills and a community dinner accompanied by reforming veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New West
New England
Middle States
Boston
New Orleans
South
America
New York White Hussars
Black Horse Cavalry
Fort Dodge
U. S
Algona
Mason City
Rolfe
National Guard
Thomas L. MacVey
Pocahontas Rifles
C. C
Bruce-McEwen
Seth G. Sharp
Sharp
J. J. Bruce
Mr. Lorimer
Bruce
Rock Island
Ill
Hamlet
R. B. Fish
A. H. Lorimer
Seven Seas
Merchant Marine
Navy
Kurt Sumter
E. C. Brown
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Chariton grads honor 1937 basketball team in Des Moines
The 1937 Rolfe high school basketball squad was feted by Chariton alumni Shannon B Manchester Frank B and Clyde Th Des Moines. guests included Coach Evans Supt Anderson Principal Brandes, University of Iowa figures, Senator Shaw and Representative Thompson. Toasts by Clyde Charlton and others praised the team’s progress and loyalty to their alma mater at the Des Moines club last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlton
Shannon B
Manchester
Frank B
Clyde Th
Des Moines
Rolfe High School
Old School
Big City
Shannon
Bobby Watts
Arthur D. Evans
Supt
M. D. Anderson
Vernon Brandes
Clyde Charlton
Clyde
Williams
Devine
Stewart
Senator Shaw
Thois
Rolfe High
Representative Thomp
Dolliver Kent
Bob Nevins
Marion Bruce
Chariton Boys
Good Friday Union Service Planned at Methodist Church
Protestant congregations join for a Good Friday service March 26 at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church with a union choir, pastors participating, and a 2 to 3 30 schedule. Business places close 1 to 4 p.m. to allow attendance. farmers, housewives, and school personnel urged to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Miller
J. O. Wangheng
Union Choir
John
Raspeneeenet
J. O. Wangherg
Jesus
Birmingham
Union Choie
Frances McIntire Showeres Miss Mary Frances McIntire
Miss Mary Frances McIntire received a miscellaneous pre nuptial shower at the E. B. Thompson home Friday evening. Hostesses were Miss Lois Link and Misses Helen and Grace Thompson. Guests enjoyed games, advice for the bride to be, and a favorite recipe to test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances McIntire
E. B. Thompson
Lois Link
Heen
Grace Thompson
E. Boyce
Mar
Altz Peterson
Joyce Christensen
Li Ian Nelson
Herbert Jones
Otis Cook
G. S. Shriner
Clarence Boyce
Robert Mathex
J. L. Moore
Merle Mzaniich
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. H. S. Cage
Garfield Township
Parm. Bureau
Womans Club
Bow
East Soo City
Slump
Budolfson and
Rolfe Drum Corps
Charlton Boys Banquet
Tanial
Geo. Robertsas
H. A. Sinning
Christ
Frances McIntire
Andrew Ives
Son Norton
Linn Grove
Warren D. Ives
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