Barn Dance Frolic Nets the Auxiliary Very Neat Sum
The WHO Home Talent Barn Dance Frolic staged in the school auditorium Tuesday April 30 under the American Legion Auxiliary direction raised about $25 net. Two performances at 7 15 and 9 15 featured local talent including Miss Helen Hamilton, Eldon Watters as MC, and a cast of comedy and musical acts. The Auxiliary thanks all who assisted and praises Miss Hamilton for developing local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WHO
American Legion Auxiliary
Helen Hamilton
W. L. McIntire
Eldon Watters
Lloyd Cox
Jem
Martha
Anita Miller
Sheriff
Julius Stevenson
Wanda Srouse
B. J. McIntire
Wm. Tate
Paul Amick
Dale Burris
Bradgate
Russell Johnson
Kenneth Nielsen
I. Higgins
Louise Vaughn
Arthur
Charles Hurley
Lucille
Mable Buchanan
WHO Square
Lids DeWolf
Fred Witt
Mildred MacVey
Axel Iverson
Geo. Schonberger Jr
H. J. Struthers
Herr Direktor
Fritz Hille
Carl J. White
Keith Rickard
LeRoy Miller
Ellwood Olerich
Harriss Thomas
Big Four Track Meet At Fonda This Friday May 3
The 30th annual Big Four Track and Field Meet will be held at Fonda on Friday May 3. Rolfe High School athletes not tied up in the State Music Festival will compete, while local shoppers express concern over high living costs and argue farm prices reflect production costs rather than distributor excess.
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Fonda
Northwest Tees
Rolfe High
Jarre
Des Moines
Rolfe
F Air
Local May Events Almanac and Club Meetings
Special meetings and club gatherings listed for May include the Ipperger lodge third degree on May 4, 4-H Boys Club at Karl Ives home on May 6, A L D Club at Mrs H K Essinger May 7, Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid at Mrs A Simonson May 8, Pilot Lodge A F L and A M third degree on May 9, Gare Meet with Mrs Carl Nite on May 9, and other community events through May 10 plus township and women's club notices. Residents urged to phone news items to No 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Ives
HK. A.essinger
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
A. Simonson
Pudar
Regin M
Wil
Gare
Carl N
Geka Poteranks
SON House Wriday
D. Ol
Ns Club
Oe Wealth
Township Woman’s Coi
Dmt
Rolfe seniors stage Digging Up the Dirt May 10
Rolfe high school seniors present the three act comedy Digging Up the Dirt with Vernon Harmon Harold Hoard and Mary Seaman in key roles. The show includes romance, humor and a near-tragic turn for the professor and friends. Matinee at 2 30 and evening performance at 8 00, both at regular prices.
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Rolfe
Vernon Harmon
Harold Hoard
Mary Seaman
Veronica Cornwell
Dean Gunderson
Marjorie Hansen
Donald Stoufe
Yvonne Christenson
Mary Margaret Sinek
Edward Green
Archie Phillips
Junior Senior Reception at Local High School
Juniors hosted the annual junior senior reception on Friday April 25 with orchid and silver decor. Supt M D Anderson presided as toastmaster and senior and junior leaders delivered themed messages while Trene McKee guided the program. Freshmen served banquet duties and Mrs Muriel Wilson with Mrs B C Rudolfson catered.
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Supt. M. D. Anderson
Bernice Ricklets
Jeronica Cornwell
Trene McKee
Advier Ds
Dean Wiegmann
Vernon
Supt. Anderson
Anita Miller
Gwendolyn Nelson
Stella Shimon
Harold Hoard
Billy MelIntire
Richard Melson
Keith Richard
Margaret Vo White
Marjorie Hansen
Wanda Sroufe
Loretta Shaw
Lhveryone
Trene Peterson
Mary Beth Brinkman
Mary von Ives
Lorraine Shimon
Arlene Peterson
Margaret Lokerse
Mary Jane Hunter
Muriel Wilson
B. C. Rudolfson
Editor R. J. Forrest Dies at 88 in Pocahontas
Robert J. Forrest, editor and publisher of The Pocahontas Record-Democrat, died at his home in Pocahontas on Saturday April 27 1985 after a brief illness. He came to Pocahontas recently to start the paper and was noted as a energetic publisher with bright editorial content. He was born in 1897 and had ten years with the Minnesota State Grain Association. He leaves his wife Mrs. Forrest and two sons. his body was taken to Lake Wilson Minnesota for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Forrest
Pocahontas Record- Democrat
Forrest
Pocahontas
The
Record-Democrat
Lake Wilson
Minn
State Grain Association of
Minnesota
Rolfe Club Discusses Parking Crunch and Sports Plans
The Rolfe Promotion Club met in Rolfe to consider a growing parking problem and to discuss forming a town ball team. Reports covered a new city well, a clock fund, kitten ball season prep, and committee assignments for parking spaces and event logistics.
Forty 4-H Calves Fed in Pocahontas County
A total of 40 baby beeves are being fed by Pocahontas County 4-H baby beef club members, with calves in good condition and plans to reach show weight by local and district fairs. A drop in total calves on feed versus last year is blamed on drouth and limited feed, while Marshall county reports 175 head on feed and 456 purebred heifers across 41 counties.
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Pocahontas County
Howard
Willett
Mr. Willett
J. S. Quist
Iowa
Marshall County Club
Garfield Go Getter Meeting at Garfield Home
The Garfield Go-Getters met at Marie Hosier's home on April 27. Members answered roll call with a bird. Talks covered Pasture Health Shoes Opera Appreciation and Flow to Choose Necklines. Demonstrations included Hems and Fastenings and Care of Sewing Machines. A luncheon was served.
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Garfield
Marie Hosier
Margaret Virginia White
Stella Shimon
Mary Beth Brinkman
Marie Hoster
Gwendolyn Nelson
J. O. Hoster
Moving Tagh Line In Central States Road Work
Central States crews plus local workers move the high line along Prinwryy 17 west of town due to road improvements by the State Highway Commission. Additional farm lines to be installed in the near future with two to three weeks of work expected. Phone news items to No 146.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central States
Prinwryy 17
State Highway Commission
Gafteld Township Farm Bureau Holds Pleasing Meeting
Garfield Township Farm Bureau unit met at the Brinkman home with Mrs. A. W. Ives substituting for the absent secretary. Howard A. Willett the new county agent spoke as 4-H Club members presented solos, readings, and a Bohemian Girl operetta excerpt ending with a 4-H candy sale and lunch.
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Garfield Township
Farm Bureau
Henry D. Brinkman
Jed
Inez Archer
Miriam Ives
A. A. Brinkman
A. W. Ives
Maybelle Ryen
Howard A. Willett
Donald Shimon
Richard Hosier
H. D. Brinkman
Guy E. White
Margaret Virginia White
Winifred Brinkman
Stella Shimon
Janice Wiegman
Marie Hosier
Mary Beth Brinkman
Lorraine Shimon
Veronica Cornwell
Mary Jane Hunter
Mary la Ven
Janice Wiegeman
Creed
Cgwendolyn Nelson
Farm sale at Bradburn farm near Bradgate set for May 4
J A Ripperger announces a farm sale on the Bradburn farm edge of Bradgate this Saturday May 4. Sale items include two horses two cows a large lot of farm machinery and household goods. Seed corn will also be available.
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J. A. Ripperger
Bradburn
Bradgate
Wedding Bells Ring for Rolfe's New Postmaster
Ella Beatrice Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Nelson of Kenneth Minnesota married Andrew M Simonson son of Mrs A Simonson of Rolfe in La verne Minnesota Lutheran parsonage on Saturday April 27 1955 at 11 00 am Rev U P Lund officiated The wedding party included bridesmaid Dora Simonson and best man Harold Nelson A dinner followed at the bride's home The couple will reside in Rolfe having purchased the J C Dampprey residence They plan to stay in Rolfe and host friends in a few days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Beatrice Nelson
F. Nelson
Kenneth
Minn
Andrew M. Simonson
A. Simonson
Rolfe
Laverne
U. P. Lund
Dora Simonson
Aoman
Ralfe
Croom
J. C. Dambpry
Excelsior Society Group Entertains Mothers Evening Program
The B Division of the Excelsior Society at the Presbyterian church will host a mothers event on Wednesday May 8 at 2 30 PM. Members are asked to bring their own or another mother as a guest and a memorial fund for deceased mothers will be started.
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Excelsior Society of the Presbyterian Church
The
Wildwood
H. A. Sinning
John Wicpman
Home Study Club Meets For Postponed Gathering
The Home Study Club met last Thursday at Mrs. J R MelIntire's home with hostesses Mrs. Wim Matteson and Mrs. T G Sime. After a brief business session Mrs. C F E Royce demonstrated proper dinner tea and luncheon service. Twenty four members attended and plans for the May 7 meeting were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Study Club
J. R. MelIntire
Wim. Matteson
T. G. Sime
C. FE. Royce
Grant Pollock
Prices Peaking Up at Local Farm Sales This Week
The Arrow reports rising farm stock prices at recent sales. At Floyd DeVaal's sale on Monday a team of Belgian mares with a colt sold for 412 dollars. Chas Lindeman notes he sold 1,200 horses this year with 70 percent having smooth mouths, signaling aging stock and scarce quality. Charlton and Hoskins sold Guernsey cattle at Manson pavilion on April 25 with top price at 120 dollars for two cows, averages 70 dollars for cows, 345 dollars for yearlings, and 25 dollars for calves. Farming as a business is coming back.
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Floyd DeVaal
Chas. Lindeman
Tom Jones
Charlton & Hoskins
Guernsey
Manson
Parking Plans by Committee Vote for Saturday Night Control
A Promotion Club committee proposes a temporary traffic cap on Saturday nights to ease parking in Rolfe. They urge businesspeople and residents to leave cars at home or move vehicles promptly, freeing space behind buildings and potentially accommodating 30 to 40 out of town cars. Parking on Saturday nights is a local problem. Farmers paid over 16 dollars per farm in a recent fire tax.
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Rolfe Promoton Club
Central States
Iver
Rev. Sinning
Presbyterian Church
Hd Rickard
Jed Rickard
J. H. Brinkman
Rolfe
Heller
R. G. Hunter
G. G. Butler
Heiter
Elden Watters
C. L. Gunderson
C. J. White
Valentine Hauck
Geo. Parsons
Clarence Dahl
C. W. Siefkin
T. D. Jones
Mr. Jones
James Sennett
C. B. Bowen
Ted Severson
Leonard McDonald
Weiland
Frank Sroufe
T. Carroll
M. Bruce
Rolfe Arrow
Night Watch Committee
G. S. Shriner
Treasury
Night
Bowen
J. C. Damborg
J. R. McIntire
Cmei
J. O. Wangberg
Sldon Watters
Grace
Promotion Club
Reon
Federated Clubs held annual conference at Rolfe
The Pocu thontas County Federated Women's Club met Friday April 26 at the Rolfe Presbyterian church. Registration followed by music, reports, and elections. A luncheon, a one act play Wanted a Cook, readings, and music followed with greetings from Rolfe and Fonda clubs. The session closed with a resolutions committee report and praise for a successful event directed by Mrs. Fred K. Hawley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocuthontas County Federated Women's Club
Rolfe Presbytterian
Marion Bruce
J. C. Damborg
J. E. Grant
Geo. O. Haucke
J. C. Dam
Des Moines
James
Carl White
I’. Grant
He A
Jed
O. B. Ful- Herd
Rolfe
M. Henniken
Fonda
Roy Burr
Sioux Rapids
Lucille Iverson
Billy MelIntire
Gavotte
Rolfe High Girls
Marjorie Hansen
Irene Peterson
Janice Wieg Iman
Margaret Virginia White
Inez Archer
Secowd
Mars
Fred K. Hawley
Laurens
Catherine Nacke Named Hawkeye Beauty for 1936
Catherine Nacke, resident of Marshalltown, and five others were named Hawkeye Beauties for 1936 at the State University Junior Prom last Friday evening. Frederic March selected the winners. Nacke has excelled in dramatics and stage work, with promise in acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Nacke
State University
Frederic March
Nacke
Marshalltown
F.J. Nacke
Rolfer
Catherine
Miss Nacke
Ladies Entertain at M. Ts church program
The M. Be. Ladies Aid Society hosted a gathering in the church social rooms last Wednesday with 95 attendees. Speakers and performances included a sermonist wife talk by Mrs. T. S. Bassett, readings by Mrs. Hopsy Forsythe, and a clarinet solo by Mary Beth Brinkman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. Ts
Bradgate
Gilmore City
Hopsy Forsythe
Mary Beth Brinkman
Janice Wiegman
T. S. Bassett
Butler's Sell Out Sale of the Butler Hancout
The Butler Hancout sale is reported as press time. Lawrence Quinsland will take possession Thursday. he will not run the business personally until Sunday. Mrs. Butler sought to sell. Quinsland adds value to Rolfe's business interests. A candidate on a tax reduction platform is hoped to avoid tax hikes, a pleasant surprise if fulfilled.
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Butler Hancout
Lawrence Quinsland
Butler
Mr. Quinsland
Rolfe
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Ponda
Specia Waa Vito Te Alf
A.M. Wor
Ipperger
J. A. Ripp
Bradarm
Bradburn Farm
I Fale
R.H.S
Videl Cope
Dorothy Lokerse
University Hospital
Towa City
Lucile Everson
Jean Wieeman
Kieth Rickard
Edward Kober
Mimer Peterson
Billy McIntire
Carroll Hospital
Phyllis Perrin
R. J. Forrest
Rolfe Promotion Club
Gafteld
Farm Bureau Unit
Excelsior Society Group
United States
Federated Clubs
M. BE
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