Community Notes and Personnel Shifts in Rolfe Area
Dennis Leadley named to represent the Rolfe American Legion Post at Boys State this year. Wayne Monteith appointed fire chief effective April 1, succeeding Dick Schott, after acting in his absence. Lester Applegate and Charlotte attended Mankato Business College from April 25. Dale Rickard and family from Carroll visited J B Rickard family over the weekend.
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Dennis Leadley
Elmer’ Leadley
The
Charlotte
Din
Mankato
Dale’ Rickard
Kurt
Clark
Carroll
J. B. Rickard
Local golf note hints at near birdie by Eccles, Sr
A fragmented golf item recalls Eccles, Sr nearing a birdie during a round. The garbled text mentions playing off, a 168 yard reference, and an unclear observer or observer name Jane.
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Guy: Eccles, Sr
Jane
Vand
Hosier Family Graduation Ties to Plover Exercises
25 years ago Mr and Mrs J D Hosier attended graduation at Plover where their nephews Alan and Frank Stearns Jr were in the class. Mrs J C Harris received a Mother’s Day gift from her son Russell SF2C in the Navy stationed in the South Seas. Roberta George Swan Janice Weible and others were suffering mumps. Claribel Michalek visited Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge.
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J. D. Hosier
Plover
Roberta
George Swan
Janice Weible
Harry
Spencer
Billy
Herman Diederich
Howard
Claribel Michalek
Lutheran
Fort Dodge
Rammette Ram Invitational Track Meets Draw Big Crowd
Windy rain and gusty winds accompanied the Rammette Ram Invitational track meets held Monday and Tuesday. Despite poor weather, spectators filled the stands as athletes showed fine form on improved runways and field facilities.
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Rammette
Ram
Dentured accident at Bradgate school injures pupil
Doris Gelirt suffered a mouth injury after being struck by a baseball bat at the Bradgate school playground. Several teeth were knocked out and sutures required for a upper lip gash. Rolfe junior high beat Roosevelt township with Arnold Sanding pitching and Freddie Beuchle hitting a bases loaded homer. Dr. T D Jones attended the Davenport state dental convention as a council member.
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Doris Gelirt
T. D. Jones
Davenport
Local notes recount shipments and sports updates
Forty years ago Fay and family report a shipment of seven new cars on stock in Chicago with Jud Pirie accompanying it. Miss Marcum quotes Ruskin on her classroom board about life and music. L D Smith and son and a Thompson brother visit Langdon to inspect farm matters. Moore’s Barber Shop hosts weekly wave work by Chicago artist Heflin. County Junior High Meet in Rolfe draws near with strong track prospects and potential record breaks as 1500 athletes prepare for three Rolfe events. Rolfe hosts district girls meet Friday, first ever. National Nursing Home Week begins next Sunday Mother’s Day with Sunset Hill Manor Open House inviting visitors to support elder residents.
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Ey Fay
Rds Pisie
Louis
Roy
Jud Pirie
Thompson Brothers
Langdon
Mr. Smith
Mr. Heflin
Chicago
Moore's
Rolfe
National Nursing Home
Sunset Hill Manor
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Joan. Kaiser
Evelyn Kaiser
Ada
Towa
Rolpe
Whardday
Ndners
Clover’ Farm
PSU Sr
Electrical Service
Rickard
Hardware and Appianca
Don Kauffman
Emmetsburg
Saea Mea As
Paul Sit
Rolfe, Iowa
Bears
Farmers Cooperative CO
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