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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1950
Page
3
A teghorn utile owned by Jack Isenberger nearla laid an egg measuring nitra inches long and weighing five ounces. Two days later the bird died.
Mrs. F E Van Alstine and Mrs 9 L MelIntire hosted a 1 15 luncheon at the Van Alstine home with Mrs Robert Hud gon of Chicago as guest. The Wa tan ye club staged a benefit style show at the Legion building drawing visitors from several towns and featuring 45 models and multiple musical acts.
Judy Zatloukal was the honoree at a miscellaneous show for a bride elect. The event occurred Sunday afternoon, March 26, with attendees and organizers celebrating the upcoming marriage.
Local farmers in Pocahontas County may order multi-flora rose for wildlife habitat and erosion control from the Iowa Conservation Commission. Orders must be placed by April 1. order blanks and prices are available at the county extension office and courthouse.
In Havelock on Monday a total of 63 votes were cast. Walter Knight was elected mayor with 51 votes and Joe Edge won treasurer with 56. Council seats went to Axel Carlson 57, Butler Paris 60, Robert Faint 60, Morris James 61, and Eugene Waters 44. Blake Rigby Nuptials Highlight Local News. Mildred Louise Blake married Robert L. Rigby at the Jackson Minnesota Methodist parsonage with Rev J William Rossiter officiating. Attendants were Darrell Korrect and Charles Blake. Mrs Rigby, class of 1947 graduate of Sheldahl Consolidated, also a Mallard alumna, served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He works in Laurens. couple to reside there after a short wedding trip.
The Sm. L. Eno Post of the American Legion Auxiliary hosted county units at a Monday gathering in the Methodist church. A school musical program delighted attendees with Mrs. Shelby Nelson performing Only a Rose, followed by lunch served at decorated tables by hostesses Mrs. Stanley Colee Mrs. Gordon Leigh and Mrs. Charles Mankle.
Rural Women Club met March 21 at the schoolhouse with twenty members attending. A garden or flower hint was given for roll call. Mrs. Byron Lathrop shared news of interest. A demonstration on frozen foods by Mrs. Harold Crowell. April meeting planned at Mrs. Lathrop’s home. Havelock Amvets Auxiliary to entertain county units at the Methodist church Friday night March 31. Mrs. Ray Grover returned from Ames and Des Moines with Ray for hospital admission. progress described as satisfactory with hoped return home soon. Local visits include Arch Williams and Mrs J H Bochma with Mr and Mrs Alvin Pieper of Fort Dodge. Methodist notes report several new church members and five babies welcomed at Sunday service.
Mort Coppess and his twin sister Mrs. Harlan Miller of Stanwood recently observed their 76th wedding anniversary.
Arrangements for Holy week include April 2 showing Prejudice and April 4 showing King of Kings. Sunrise services begin April 9 at 6 30 with a breakfast at 7. Mrs Rena Huseby reports her brother Danny Wenck ill with a left arm condition in a Rochester hospital. Graveside rites were held for Mrs Wert Crandall in Washington cemetery with McIntire Funeral Home of Rolfe in charge. she is survived by three children Mrs Jack Kober Mrs J Sinek and Bud Crandall.
The Frank Kirschel home sees updates with new cabinets, a dug basement, and a future shower and bath. Charles Philp underwent throat surgery in Iowa City with Mrs. Philp by his side. The junior high minstrel was moved to April 10. Local students attended competitions, and school board members were named with Arthur Nowack as president.
A Great Western freight train struck a car at Gladbrook, killing Mr and Mrs Richard Neil and their two children who were riding in the vehicle. The incident left the entire family dead.
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