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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1969
Page
1
Mayor Pat Wood celebrated St Patrick’s Day by pinning an Honorary Irish man badge on Harold Calligan, a leading Irish booster. Calligan wore a green tie and shamrock for weeks, while the mayor marked his own birthday with a green hat.
The wedding united the bride and groom Steven Pedersen and Diana Trimble in a rose crepe gown ceremony with pink carnations. Attendants included sister brides Diana Trimble and Mrs Dennis Behrensen, and groom brothers Steve and Mike Pedersen as well as best man Dean Pedersen. Guests were seated by Dale Vincent, Gary Nicol, and Kenneth Nicol. A four tier pink and white cake was cut by Diana Trimble and Mrs Dennis Behrensen. The couple, a Rolfe High and ISU affiliate, reside at 665 Pommel Court Ames after a short honeymoon.
The Tuesday Club of Rolfe requests community contributions for the 67 Evacuation Hospital in Viet Nam. Donations of money are welcome and can be left at Calligan Sundries by March 31. A list of needed articles for the 200 bed hospital is posted at Calligan Sundries.
Postmaster D J Spencer announces Rolfe Iowa post office is taking civil service exam applications to fill future vacancies in the substitute clerk and carrier roster. Starting pay is 2 85 an hour with yearly increases, 26 vacation days, 18 sick days, retirement and insurance benefits, no experience required, applications available during business hours at the post office.
Bennett Ricklefs received his discharge and returned home March 16 after nearly three years of military service. He enlisted in the Army after high school graduation in 1968 and spent 18 months of the period in service.
Fayeth Walton has earned a place on the University of fall semester Dean's List, recognizing high academic achievement for the period. The announcement highlights Walton's commitment to studies amid the autumn term at the institution.
The notice to James R. Miller declares a August 17 1967 sales contract for two lots in Rolfe Iowa forfeited unless default terms are cured within 30 days. It also advertises Pocahontas County fuel requests from May 1969 to May 1970 with bids due April 2 1969 and a 200 dollar bid guarantee.
Ramrod stops weeds before emergence and keeps fields clean for up to eight weeks until crops mature. At harvest, fewer weeds reduce problems and the ad promises a pleasant price surprise.
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