Rolfe School Additions and Local News Include Awards and Exhibits
The Rolfe Community School District adds four sections of Powhatan Township land to the district. An exhibit at the Little Art Gallery in Fort Dodge features 20 water color paintings by Deane Gunderson. The Rolfe Future Farmers of America team won the Gold Award at the Cedar Rapids state contest, with instructor Charles Reckard guiding Bill Post and teammates. 20 years ago, May 3, 1956, FFA members Larry and Elwyn Burns earned Iowa Farmer Degrees. various local staff changes and community notes are listed, including bread shortages due to a Des Moines strike and new hires at local markets and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Pilot Creek
Future Farmers of America Club
Cedar Rapids
Bill Post
Dean Pedersen
Lynn Bendixon
Terry Zeman
Denny Heathman
Charles Reckard
Larry
Elwyn Burns
Iowa Farmer
Iowa
Time and People in Local Notes and Elections
Time and Me Taylor move into a furnished house for the janitor role. William J Brin knan resumes management of the Standard Oil Station May 1 after U.S. Marines service. Luther Thompson seeks sheriff on Republican ticket and Martin Alexander runs for clerk of court. Dale Spiker visits Ames CCC camp, Ottosen visitors, and storm damage noted. 50 years ago items cover Burns pavilion opening, Edgar Showers at M R Fisher shop, and large land sales near Pocahontas with wolves returned for bounty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me. Taylor
Standard Oil
U.S. Marines
Luther Thompson
Martin Alexander
Dale Spiker
CCC
Ames
Wm. Spiker
Frances McIntire
Arlene Cook
Marjorie Hansen
Rosa Pouel~sen
Ottosen
C. B. Chapman
Estherville
Twin Lakes
Burns Pavilion
Edgar Showers
M. R. Fisher
Tiny
Delco
John Pascal
Pocahontas
A.L. Pascal
P.J. Mart
Grant Township
Senior Week Reflections and Class Celebrations Echo Past Years
The column recalls 1930s and 1933 senior weeks with biking picnics by the river, tennis tournaments, class day exercises, and joint junior senior picnics. It contrasts bleak times with brief notes on past joyous events like Commencement Day and lakes trips, while noting the editors’ disclaimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spa Cru
Gilbert Freeman
Julius Stevenson
Stella Mae Brinkman
Jean Pollock
Anderson
Test Island
Gilmore City Bradgate area spring concert highlights groups
The Bradgate News notes the Gilmore City Bradgate Community School Instrumental Music Department held its annual Spring Concert on Monday April 26 featuring Fifth Level Band Sixth Level Band Junior High Band and the High School Concert Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore City
Bradgate
Max Redenius
Ted
Steven
Max
Lawrence Redenius
Fort Dodge
Tom Redenius
Webster City
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Thora Pedersen
Chris Sorensen
James Wilcox
Grant
Des Moines
Rolfe
Bonita Philp
Olney
James Taylor
Des Moines Township
Manson
Junior White
Bill Brinkman
Ellwood Olerich
Paul Biederman
Don Howland
Bradgate News
Tetéon
Fort ‘Dodge
Daniel
Donald Madsen
Jean Wallace
VFW
Laurens
Connie Koob
Alvina Hasse
National Association of
Ther’é
Minneapolis
Qrvan Olerith
Humboldt
Clarence
Phyliss
Kermit Lighters
Cottage Grove
Ore
Amsey
Dorsey, Hodgson and Wells
Arnold Brodalettosen
House of Nations
Main Street
Chapman & Schott
Bod
Rolfe Community School
Rivertreet Seweree
Nash
Low
Pocahontas County
Isehold Furnishings
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