Rolfe community notices and historic recalls
Ten year recap notes RHS juniors Joe Tiernan and Marc Sroufe headed to Hawk Eye Boys State in June while a destructive fire damaged the Rolfe Cafe on Main Street. Other items include Veishea guests from Rolfe, local bowling tournament participation, and a 1956 drive to beautify Rolfe with zinnias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe. Tiernan
Marc Sroufe
Rolfe
RHS
Hawk-‘éye Boys State
Rolfe Cafe
Chet Hansen
Judy Smith
Jeanne Jordan
Barbara Loxterkamp
Martha
Peggy Gunderson
Veishea
Ames
Jerry Robinson
R.B. Ranney
Dale Johnson
Susan Johnson
Davenport
A.L.D. Club
Rolfe High School
Alta
Eddie Shelgren
Kenton Kerns
Jim Shelgren
Kenny Shaw
Jens Thompson
Donald Forsythe
Glenn
Nes Ad Ae
Notable wedding marks family ties in Rolfe
Mrs Katherine Miller and Mr and Mrs Dan Zimmerman of Indianapolis attended the wedding of their niece Leone Chapman at the C B Chapman home. The items also note past residents and local happenings from May 14, 1936 and May 13, 1926 including moves, theater staff, a peculiar poultry remark, and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Miller
Dan Zimmerman
Indianapolis
Ind
C.B. Chapman
Leone Chapman
Lloyd Gox
F.A. Malcolm
Corliss Stegge
Yvonne Christensen
Estelyn Roberts
Ritz
Obrecht
Cleveland
Clarence Roberts
Grant
Hee Haw
Joseph Schoofs
Pocahontas
Rolfe
Arrow Office
Force
Bill McIntire
AP CP
Circle I
Circle 111
Dwayne Bengé
Mgs
Gene Madsen
Algona
Leslie Hansen
Madsens
Lawrence Frédericksen
Chris
Robert Mun
Gene Madser
Norman Madsen
Famil
Monroe
Edna Madsen
Gene Madse
Terry Hansen
Ily
Eagle Grove
Donald Hansen
Day
Harris
Mina
Kenny Dayton
Forrest Anderson
Jackson, Minn
Fred Benjamin
Beulah Benjamin
Janie Paulson
Arlene Jones
Ottgen Lutheran Alcw
Don Rutz
John An
Salem Vessel Seized Near Boston During 1776 Rebellion
On May 14 1776 in Salem Massachusetts James Fulton master of the British brig Jane informed London that his ship was seized by a rebel two miles from the Boston lighthouse in view of four warships. He said the crew is allowed to walk about but cannot predict when they will reach home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Register and Tribune
James McIntire
California
Navy
McIntire Funeral Home
Marie Puff
Stanley Brock
Stan
Salem
Massachusetts
James Fulton
Jane
London
Boston
Humboldt County Bicentennial activities dominate local scene
Hum boldt County Historical Society members met as Esther Curry and Marilyn Johnson presented on Avery Township history. Bradgate committees discussed the June 20 Bicentennial Festival with a Flag Presentation at 1 30 p.m. and a later barbecue and dance after a second ball game. Community guests, including Dawn Naeve and Orient visitors, shared updates as various residents hosted gatherings and school programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Curry
Marilyn Johnson
Humboldt County Historical Society
Humbodt
Avery Township
Curry
Bradgate
Lee Malcolm
Dawn
Alison Naeve
Orient
Florence Naeve
Robert Munson
Olive Day
West Bend
Munson
Harold Williams
Livermore
Leroy Larsen
Glen Goertsha
E.J. Burns
Jack Hutchinson
Fort Dodge
Padrevo Rhehandy Kleigl
Webster City
Ray David
Treva Worster
Lavon Miller
Bode
Loreraine Bintz
Leola Iallace
Hoffert
Porch Sale at 407 Pine Street Rolfe
Antique furniture dishes glass ware and picture frames plus children's toys games baby furniture lamps linens and misc household items. May 14 15 9 to 6 at 407 Pine Street Rolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Hertz
Rolfe
Iowa
Oenes Real Estate
Auite
Hquaghey' Fe Ae
Pine Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.B. Adkins
Iowa Society For the Friendless
Albert Howland
Honey Creek
Linda
Lareen Photie
Sen
Don ‘Rutz
Livernio
Harold Wallace
Richard
Benjamin
David Nelson
Audubon
David Mericle
Robert Lanus
Edna Marchant
Raymond Bond
Darla
Bond
James
Lanus
Tony
Roger van Alstine
Bob Bradburn
Wendy
Laurens
Leonard Lanus
David Merkle
Frank Marchant
Angie
Frankie
Russell Zubrod
Oelwein
Virgil Burris
Robert Zeman
V.F.W
Seaquist Pruitt
V. F
Fundy
Humboldt County
Dean Hoag
Mamson
Glen Nelson
An ' Nedlsall
Webster
David Paul
Slatken
Rade
R.E. Hodg
Mirand
Ron ‘Hoag
Humboldt
Dardy
De‘bra
Manson
Parental
RS. & CO
Oes
Aerat
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