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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1968
Page
7
A note of thanks from Arnold and Olive Barth expresses appreciation for cards gifts calls and good wishes for their 40th wedding anniversary. The message notes recognition from friends and relatives for the happy occasion.
Mrs Ella Ferden thanks those who prayed sent cards gifts and kindnesses during her hospital stay. She notes special thanks to Father Hogan for visits and that she now resides at Haywood's Nursing Home Emmetsburg where she will be glad to welcome visitors.
The Tutt family expresses gratitude for the cards flowers memorials and other acts of sympathy during the illness and death of Della Tutt.
Twenty three registered nurses from the area completed the refresher course offered by Iowa Community College in Fort Dodge with cooperation from Pocahontas Community Hospital. Included in the group were Mrs. Cleve Kerns Mrs. Alvin Vaughn Mrs. E O Loxterkamp and Mrs Wm Machamer.
After completing the course, the nurses gathered Wednesday evening May 1 for dinner at the Chow House in Pocahontas. They presented a gift to Mrs Sally Tindall, who instructed the ten week three hour weekly class sessions. Clinical sessions at Pocahontas Community Hospital were part of the refresher course.
A Mother-Daughter Banquet was hosted in St. Margaret's parish hall with about 90 attendees. The evening featured a three course meal, a vocal solo, poems and toasts, and a guest speaker Mrs. James Janvrin from Fort Dodge who is blind yet active in her community. Special honors went to 82 year old Mrs. Georgia O'Hara and gifts for Des Moines visitor Mrs. Michael Fritz and May birthday Linda Auten. Father Hogan led prayers and spoke briefly.
Eight young people were confirmed at St. Pauls Lutheran Church on Sunday May 5 during morning worship. Rev G H Brase officiated and the altar wore red roses from the class. Confirmands include Judy Deling Mark Feldman Darwin Kuchenreuther Jay Pomerenko Karen Ripperger Carol Rude Linda Thoren Barbara Wolverton.
Attendees include Mr. Theo Ripperger and Mrs. Theo Ripperger with Mrs. LeRoy Rude and Mr. LeRoy Rude, plus Mr. Fred Thoren and Mrs. Thoren, and Mr. Robert Wolverton and Mrs. Wolverton as part of the guest list.
The Swing Show last Wednesday evening impressed audiences with a lighthearted concert. Stage Band soloists included Mark Eccles Jack Feldman Cheryl Wilson Lynn Bendixon Robert Wiegert and Kathleen Rickard under director Mr Wibben. The Swing Choir directed by Mr Svalstad performed Love Is Here To Stay Taking a Chance on Love and The Sweetest Sounds. The TJB Group offered a medley of songs from the Tijuna Brass with Feldman Buck Wibben Svalstad Baade and Jordan. The Foremen delivered a barbershop segment and Roger Mann received special recognition for artwork on the program fronts and flats.
James W Bud Wilson 57 died April 26 at his Hobbs New Mexico home likely from a heart attack. Funeral services were held April 29 at the Hobbs Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife Betty Shelgren two daughters Jackie and Judy a son and daughter from a former marriage Dick Wilson and Mrs Theron Marshall, his mother two sisters and four grandchildren. The Wilsons lived in Rolfe for years before moving to Odessa Texas and then Hobbs where he worked as maintenance superintendent for the Lee County Road Department.
Public notice announces a special election in Rolfe Community School District in Palo Alto and Pocahontas counties Iowa on May 23 1968. Propositions include issuing bonds up to 40000 for boilers heaters and equipment and 8000 for athletic bleachers and field equipment. Voting places are Des Moines Township School and Rolfe School Building with polls 12 00 noon to 7 00 PM. Ballot form details provided for yes or no marks.
The election notice from the Rolfe Community School District Board of Directors informs voters of two questions in Rolfe Iowa. One covers purchasing and installing new boilers water heater and related equipment for the school. The other concerns purchasing and installing new bleachers and athletic field improvements. The notice is issued under Iowa law with official signatures and dates.
Probate No 6633 announces the probate of the will of W M Obrecht deceased. The court requires all heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors to present claims or objections within a specified period. Public notice details may include filing deadlines and court contact information for the estate proceedings.
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