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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1968
Page
6
A compiled school page lists editors and staff members, advisors and typists, plus requests for photos and donations. It notes seniors and underclassmen schedules, a want ad for stock and back window shades, and lost and found items. A golf match report highlights RHS varsity victory over Armstrong in windy conditions.
The junior class of RHS showcased a prom titled Oriental Gardens on April 20 1968 featuring a pre prom banquet in the DMT gym at 6 30 p m with Japanese waiter escorts sophomore boys red silk jackets and black sashes. Senior and junior leaders spoke and a humor speech followed. The event culminated with a 9 12 dance as gym walls displayed Buddha dragons and garden decor while Chateurs Combo from Cedar Falls provided music.
RHS student body and faculty heard Toni Lee Scott speak at Pocahontas about overcoming tragedy. Scott, who lost a leg in a car crash and later battled throat cancer, described faith and determination enabling her to walk and sing again.
A fragment notes a person described as living within his means. The wording suggests a concise, opinionated line about personal discipline and financial restraint. No clear event, date, or organization is identified in the readable text.
A large Sunday gathering at the Robert Liston home in Pocahontas celebrated the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Liston Sr. Attendees included lists of relatives from Adel Denison Ames and nearby towns. Several showers, visits, and birthdays were noted among extended kin in the weekend rounds.
Louis Passer of Belle Plaine retires after 43 years with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. He dedicated his entire career to the Belle Plaine division, marking a long service record in the community.
Bradgate Methodist Church hosts M Y F meeting with Janice Munson presiding. Jim Dayton named vice president Roxanne Benge secretary Connie Marchant treasurer. Plans for a fish fry. Washington tour by Fort Dodge District youths Jean Brandhoij Gary Halsrud ends May 11. Various local visits noted.
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