Local election lineups reveal two competing tickets
The Arrow lists nominees for City Mayor and council seats from two tickets. Businessmen's Ticket names J. H. Brinkman for Mayor and others including C. Wiegman C. Sennett and J. R. McTire for various posts, with M. W. Webb as Treasurer and Grant Pollock as Assessor. Citizens' Ticket offers W. P. Wheeler for Mayor and J. H. Wilson, A. Graham, Luther Thompson, O. B. Her, E. J. Struthers for Council posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Brinkman
Rounnee C. Wiegman
C. Sennett
C. W. Siefkin
J. R. Mctire
A. G. Sroufe
M. W. Webb
Grant Pollock
Chas. E.wen
Citizens
W. P. Wheeler
J. H. Wilson
A. Graham
Luther Thompson
O. B. Her
E. J. Struthers
J. C. Sennett
Withawn
A. G. Bille
Iowa Employers Rally Behind 1936 Old Age Tax
Byron G. Allen reports strong employer cooperation in collecting the $2.00 old age tax from employees for the 1936 program. Employers deduct the tax from salaries or pay it themselves, with receipts returned to the state treasurer for payroll credit and duplicate copies to county treasurers. The Old Age Assistance Commission keeps triplicate records for proof of payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Byron G. Allen
Mce Commission
Mr. Allen
Old Age Assistance Commission
Death of Calvin Wells in Sumas Washington
An obituary notes Calvin Wells born October 19 1859 in Shockbridge Wis died March 5 1986 after a two week illness. He married in 1881 Paullina Iowa and moved to Sumas Wash in 1910 where he lived. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Wells and six of seven children. Lionel Wells of Elgin Oregon attends the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Salisbury
gSumas
Wash
Calvin Ki. Wells
Sumas
Calvin
Lola Tubbs
Rolfe
Scockbridge
Wis
Paullina
Iowa
Wells
Lionel Wells
Elgin
Ore
Lionel
Community calendar of events and meetings listing dates
Local notices present numerous events for late March and April including sales club meetings church catechism sessions and organizational gatherings. Highlights include Wilbur Bruner sale Laurens rural electrification meetings Pocahontas court house and church venues.
Ida Grove Triumphs Over Rolfe in District Cage Thriller
Ida Grove edges Rolfe 1 point in Estherville after a close battle. Keith Rickard drew fouls and returned to spark Rolfe, but Ida Grove’s late fourth quarter surge decided the game. Shelgren’s defense and a strong team effort highlighted Rolfe’s showing in the district tourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Grove
R.H.S
Rolfe
Estherville
Rolfe Boys
Rolfeve
Keith Rickard
Evans
Keith
Jose
Leo Shelgren
Ida Grave
FT P Murphy
Wickstaff
Bond
Pee Eee OU
Hanson
Baker
Johnson
Iverson
OS Rolfe
Rickard
Rudolfson
Lanus
Sheleren Goo
Calligan
State accredits area after 18 years fighting cattle tuberculosis
The state reaches accreditation as TB control progress shows 319 pigs saved from June to December 1985, surpassing 1984 figures. A farmer’s sale bill notes anticipation of busy political work with the AAA, promising description of property for sale.
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AAA
Carroll Auto Stolen Then Recovered Nearby
The Z. T. Carroll automobile was stolen from a driveway in Rolfe early Friday. Ronald Carroll and a companion left the car as they visited, returning to find it missing. State police broadcast led to Spencer where the car was found, damaged slightly, and returned home Saturday afternoon. Three west country youths, one employed in Spencer, were suspected. Insurance may get involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. T. Carroll
Ronald Carroll
Estherville
Lawrence
Ronald
Lawrence Carroll
West Country
Spencer
Rolfe
Carroll
Remodeling Webb's drug store begins new look
Work started Monday on Webb's drug store with a crew skilled in modern styling. The plan aims for an open display with shelves on the room sides and a complete interior overhaul, promising a store that will look entirely different when finished. Morris Webb supports Rolfe's remodel as the right move for a fine, modern drug store. Keep watch on the Yellow Front during progress to locate it after the transformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Morris Webb
Rolfe
Petit Jury for March Names Listed
A march petit jury list includes L G Allen of Ware, Claude Allee of Laurens, Ray Alvis of Pocahontas, C R Ashmore of Laurens, F W Bischoff of Pomeroy, Carrie Brinkanan of Rolfe, Robert Bruett of Laurens, W G Dougherty of Fonda, G C Carsten of Manson, Geo P Butler of Viaurina, Guy Eccles of Rolfe, Walter Munich of Fonda, Carl Elsen of Palmer, Gordon Emmarine of Laurens, Severilus Erikson of Pomeroy, V C Fuchs of Fonda, Lester Gottfried of Fonda, Ted Hewlett of Rolfe, Rae Wright of Fonda, I J Kobel of Fonda, L & Leonard of Plover, A G Lund of Laurens, Ralph Maassen of Rolfe, O P Malcohn of Pocahontas, Rex Mather of Laurens, Fred Meier of Laurens, Peter Meppin of Palmer, Rose Naughton of Pocahontas, Leo Shors of Pocahontas, Mary Shors of Pocahontas, Hazel Smith of Gilmore City, LeRoy Stankee of Pocahontas, Co BF Suhrbier of Manson, P B Thompson of Pocahontas, Charlotte Thornton of Rolfe, Pony Vodraska of Pocahontas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Allen
Ware
Claude Allee
Laurens
Ray Alvis
Pocahontas
C. R. Ashmore
F. W. Bischoff
Pomeroy
Carrie Brinkanan
Rolfe
Robert Bruett
W.G. Dougherty
Fonda
G. C. Carsten
Manson
Geo. P. Butler
Viaurina
Guy Eccles
Walter Munich
Carl Elsen
Palmer
Gordon Emmarine
Severilus Erikson
V. C. Fuchs
Lester Gottfried
Ted Hewlett
Rae Wright
I. J. Kobel
Fred Meier
Peter Meppin
Rose Naughton
Leo Shors
Mary Shors
Hazel Smith
Gilmore City
LeRoy Stankee
Suhrbier
P. B. Thompson
Charlotte Thornton
Pony Vodraska
First-Year Nutrition Course Held For Township Leaders
A training session for Garfield Powhatan and Des Moines township leaders met at Mrs. Arthur Vaughn’s home on Friday March 10. Miss Annette Peterson of Iowa State College led the lesson urging more eggs fruits and vegetables. Attendees brought covered dishes for a potluck lunch and the next meeting is planned at Mrs. Frank Shimon’s home as an all-day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Vaughn
Garfield
Powhatan
Des Moines
Annette Peterson
Lowa State College
Ames
Peterson
Frank Shimon
August A. Brinkman
Art Ives
Jas. Sk. DeWolf
J. Q. Hosier
Grant Willett
Thos. Diggs
George Majorowicz
Zelda Snyder
G. D. Struthers
Ruth Seaton Hicks
Young Artist Stanley Kauffman Draws Bowes Portrait
Stanley Kauffman of Hill Top Farm Rolfe Iowa submitted a pencil drawing of Major Edward Bowes for the amateur hour. Bowes praises the likeness and says the portrait will have a prominent place in his collection in a March 18 1936 letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Kauffman
Major Bowes
Stanley
Hill Top Farm
Rolfe
Iowa
Kauffman
Obituary of John S. Roberts Highlights Faith and Family
John S. Roberts born November 27, 1863 near Manchester Indiana moved with his family to Warren county then Palo Alto county in 1891. He married Adeline Nicholas in 1894 and had five children eight grandchildren and three brothers. A devout Methodist, he served as Sunday school secretary class leader and superintendent and remained active until his death March 20 1946 with the funeral held at Rolfe MOE church and burial in Powhatan Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Roberts
William and
Henrietta Roberts
Manchester
Ind
Warren County
Indianola
Palo Alto County
Adeline M. Nicholas
Vinnie
Geo. Fanning
Hurboldt
Gladys
Leo Fanning
Storm Luke
Ralph
Havelock
Methodist Church
Spring Hill
Riverside Methodist Church
Rolfe Methodist Church
Chas. W
J. W
A. L. Roberts
MOE
Rolfe
Clarence L. Tompkins
Benenoce
Grant Johnson
O. A. Cook
Gen. A
Obituary of Thorson Gilbranson Gilbranson
Thorson Gilbranson born Hangas Norway Nov 25 122 came to the U S at age nine. He died Mar 20 1986 after a railroad yard accident in Nevada Iowa and was buried with full military honors in Clinton Garfield Cemetery. American Legion post led the services with music by local singers.
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Tn Ene
The
American Legion
Havelock
Pocahontas County
Mar
Harold Shimon
Roy Vandersen
Craig Barth
Don Cowan
Havelock School
Bernice Weishaar
Marie Johnson
Irene
Dale Shimon
Betty Shimon
L. B. Hakes
Laurens
Henke
Walter W. Rothwell
Power
Rothwell
Amy
England
Canada
Legion
Thorson Gilbranson
Hangas
Norway
Lowi
Gilbranson
Rock Island Railway
Low
Minnie Taylor
John Taylor
Robert Earl
Geraldine Martha
Betty Ann
Melntire
C. L.yoimpkins
Methodist Church
Dorothy Watters
Wanda Sroufe
G. W. Tompkins
Forrest Grant
Fred Witt
B. H. Wheeler
Clarence Calligan
FE. J. Stalleup
Earl Kilbourne
Clinton-Garfield
Mr. Gilbranson
R H S Trophy Case Outgrows Rolfe High Quarters
Rolfe High School faces crowding as trophy display grows to 88 items with a new Twin Lakes Conference basketball trophy pending. Awards span basketball track music and more, dating back to 1926, with space of 104 square feet insufficient for balance.
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Twin Lakes
Rolfe High
Junior High
Evans
Brandes
Archer
Donica
RHS
Plover to Host North Central Sectional Music Contest
The north central district sectional music contest will be at Plover High School auditorium on Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4. Six sessions start 9:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 7:80 p.m. Friday features bands and solos. Saturday includes mixed choruses and vocal groups. Class C entrants include Bode, Curlew, D. M.T., Fonda, Graettinger, Rolfe, Plover and others. Class B includes Emmetsburg, Estherville, Laurens, Manson, Pocahontas. Rolfe seeks sweepstakes after last year’s close, Rodman not entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Central District of Laws
Plover
Bode
Curlew
D. M.T
Fonda
Hick Lake Township
Graettinger
Havelock
Mallard
Ottosen
Palemer
Potheroy
Ringsted
Rolfe
West Bend
Emmetsburg
Estherville
Laurens
Manson
Pocahontas
Rodmar
Rodman
Obituary of Richard C. Miller of Rolfe Iowa
Richard Charles Miller born July 17 1918 in Britt Iowa died March 19 986 in Red Wing Minnesota after an operation at age LF years eight months two days. He was active in Presbyterian church Sunday school Christian Endeavor and Boy Scouts. Survived by parents a sister and three brothers plus many relatives and friends. Funeral held in Rolfe with Dr H A Sinning officiating. Interment Clinton Garfield Cemetery. Out of town attendees listed from Britt Emmetsburg Curlew Ayrshire Zimmerman Manson Bradgate Mover and other towns.
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Richard Charles Miller
Charles D
Roxa Miller
Britt
Iowa
Red Wing
Minn
Richard
Presbyterian Church
Calumet
Ter
Christian Endeavor
Boy Scouts
Maccann
Maynard Russell
Dean Eugene
Donald James
Rolfe
McIntire
H. A. Sinning
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
G. A. Ricketts
Fred Sawyer
Cleo
Emmetshbure
Edward Graff
Vera Booth
Misse Toward
Curlew
John Jones
Ayrshire
John Miller
Zimmerman, Minn
Frank Miller
Coalerine
Frank
Peculiar Accident Injures Prendergast at Laurens Farm
Peter Johnson reports an unusual incident on the Prendergast farm four miles east and a mile north of Laurens. Janeis Prendergast hitched colts to a wagon to impress a horse buyer when the team bolted and pinned him against a building. The wagon tongue caused internal injuries including kidney damage. a Fort Dodge doctor treated him and he was taken to a Fort Dodge hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Johnson
Prendergast
Laurens
Janeis Prendergast
Eagy
Fort Dodge
Seed Treatment Centers Multiply in Iowa This Spring
New seed cleaning and treating centers are to be set up across Iowa this spring to aid farmers. Dr Alf Porter will lead the program with I V Layton dedicating full time. Improved machinery will boost yields by one to five bushels per acre when seeds are properly treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Alf. Porter
Town State College
I. V. Layton
Spelling class announces first week results with perfect papers
The class average for the first week was 97100. The following students achieved perfect papers: Alva Cameron, Vivian Cox, Wendell Feastes, Dean Graves, Vera Beth Hansell, F Kober, Maxine Johnson, Bobby Niceson, Bobby Riches, Clifford Sn. Edward Struthers and Edward Wielund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Camseron
Vivian Cox
Wendell Feastes
Dean Graves
Vera Beth Hansell
F Kober
Maxine Johnson
Bobby Niceson
Bobby Riches
Clifford Sn
Edward Struthers
Edward Wielund
Also Mentioned on This Page
Calvin Wells
Wilbur Bruner
IL. A. Tlansen
Court House
Trinity Lutheran
Marie Hosier
Bon Ton Bridge Club
A. R. Thornton
TF. I. O
J. R. McIntire
Y. M. C. Bridge Club
G. N. Jeffries
Excelsior Society
Minnie Jarvis
Trinity Lutheran Missionary Society
Thos
Lowry
O. E. S. School of Instruction
Plover Implement Co
Orvan Olvrich
C. J White
Eastern Star
American Legion Auxiliary
Legionaires
PETIT
Major Edward Bowes
Johns
Roberts
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Agnes Samuelson
Paul V. McNutt
Indiana
Thos. C. Coulter
Homer W. Anderson
Omaha
Neb. M
Anderson
Supt
Nader
Schmidt
Sac City
Caroline Jensen
Lindsay
Ft. Dodge
Jean Bendixen
Grace Vining
Ilness
Herman Dietrich
Gwendolyn Nelson
Lillie Struthers
Janice Wierman
Mary Margaret Sinek
Billy McIntire
Netherville
AHS
Rock Garden
Virginia Leo Calligan
Dorothy Biederman
John Cameron
Donald Cox
Ulla Helter
Charles Gist
Lois Johnson
James Nelson
Margaret Anne Peterson
Louisla Roberts
Melba Ader
Fern Kipfer
Bobby Nicoson
Didward Struthers
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