First Grade Spelling Perfection At Rolfe School
Rolfe Consolidated School notes perfect spelling papers among first graders Joy Dennis John Patricia Larry Rita Ronnie Gene Theresa Elaine Lois Roger Susan. Kay plants a growing project while a butterfly in a jar and growing rocks impressed classmates.
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Joy
Dennis
John
Patricia
Larry
Rita
Ronnie
Gene
Theresa
Elaine
Lois
Roger
Susan
Kay
End of Year Reflections and Class Activities Across Grades
In third grade Miss Bennett notes sunny weather boosts mood as students study pets and bees while planning a class picnic hosted by Raymond and Rachel Heald. Sixth graders finish readings, make Poppy Day posters, and imagine immigrant letters. junior high prepares for semester tests and graduation.
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Bennett
Miss Rasmussen
Raymond
Rachel Heald
Ken Graff
Ken
Carroll
Community Notes From Pocahontas and Surrounding Areas
Pocahontas and nearby towns report visits and family gatherings over Mother's Day. The Paulson family welcomed a son born May 6, and veterans Jack Buttner and Richard Freeburg return home after service. Catholic Foresters sponsor films May 17, and German ladies club hosts meet with social prizes awarded.
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Jane and
Dvanet Bike
Lloyd Bike
Heron Lake
Minn
John Bike
H. B. Bike
Albert Gerdes
Pomeroy
Margaret O’brien
Mary Flaherty
Ames
Ray Beck
Linda
Conrad
Mason City
R. H. Conrad
Margaret Homan
Milwaukee
Wis
F. Joseph Schoofs
Clara Lorge
Homan
Pocahontas
Louis Schoofs
Schoofs
Cal Donnelly
Jackie
Sherburn
Donnelly
Louis Paul
Will Hronek
North Bend
Wash
F. E. Hronek
M. H. Hammes
Joe Hallman
Hronek
Hammes
Erma Pattee
F. J. Strathman
Robert Charlesworth
Barbara
Omaha
Warren Lovejoy
Roger
Mary Ann
New Hampton
Charles Byrd
Jerry Strathman
Gene Strathman
Charlesworth
Des Moines
George Charlesworth
Pfe
Jack Buttner
Korea
Camp Carson
Colo
Cpl
Richard Freeburg
G. J. Freeburg
Germany
Camp Custer
Mich
Joseph F. Schoofs
George
Christopher Movement
Frieda Schott
May 18 wedding announced at St Margaret's church
Lucile Bruce and LeRoy Cobb planned to wed at St Margaret's on Monday May 18 at 9 am. The couple's friends and family attended the May shower, where lavender and white decor graced the long table and guests offered gifts. The Sacred Heart society held a May meeting with plans for a school fundraiser and a June clothing drive.
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Mary Ellen Bruce
Mary Prentice
Rodman
Lucile
LeRoy Cobb
St. Margaret’s Church
Sacred Heart Society
Holy Name Hall
J. J. Ryan
Clet Lieb
George Shors
Arthur McCartan
James Cain
Ridotto
Sacred Heart Parish
Helen Bruce
Clarence Kennedy
Pocahontas
Rosary Society and Ruth Circle note May meeting details
Ruth Circle members met at Mrs. John Gunderson’s home with guests including Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Raymond Callon. May 6 Rosary Society convened with dessert luncheon and May pole decorations. Corsages honored oldest and youngest mothers and most children. executive board elected to draft constitution and by laws.
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W.S.C.S
Rachel
Harry Thompson
Chet Hanson
Maurice Sanden
Leola Wallace
R. Kelchner
Bob Thompson
N. A. Wilson
W. F. Coddington
Rebecca
Fred Nelson
Libby MacVey
Iva Brown
Martin Christensen
Imhoff
Harry Howard
George Seipel
Brinkman
MacVey
R. Davidson
Ruth Circle
John Gunderson
George Marine
Art Ader
Floyd Callon
Peterson
Grady
Raymond Callon
Fae Schon
Thomas Diggs
Wesley Lehnus
Rosary Society
The
Vernon Shimon
Paul Sinek
Art Ferden
Lee Reigelsberger
Vern Peters
John Pavik
Eddie Hart
May Meeting of Rolfe F H A Chapter Honors Dance Ticket Seller
The Rolfe chapter of Future Homemakers of America held its regular May meeting in the home economics room on Tuesday May 5. Plans were laid for camp attendance and a delegate to the National Convention. Members discussed refinishing the old K P hall as a Youth Center and decorating it with chosen color schemes wallpaper paint and curtain material. Officers were elected and committees laid out further decor plans reflecting the group’s progress. Opal Shimon received special mention for selling the most dance tickets.
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F.H.A
Rolfe
Future Homemakers of America
K.P
Clarinda Club Elects Officers and Reports Doll Collection
The weekly club meeting lists officers by name including president Mary Le Nelson and treasurer Joy Wilcox. Hobby notes at Clarinda describe Mrs Roy Harmons collecting dolls china and glass dating up to 90 years, gathered over about a decade.
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Mary le Nelson
Helen Anne Woods
Virgene Thorson
Joy Wilcox
Gloria Nielsen
Carolyn Ives
Carol Simonson
Geraldine Hartmann
Pamilla Graves
Marilyn Erickson
Bobbie Swan
Clarinda
Roy Harmons
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rolfe Consolidated School News
Nicoson
Joanne Kirby
Kaye Smith
U. S
America
Pocahontas News
Judy Nielsen
Howland
M. J. Brook Rolfe
Iowa
Jessie Cummings
W. C. Struthers
Struthers
Arnold Struthers
West Bend
Gene Pringle
Plover
Robert
Servall Gas
LeRoy Miller
Ella Ferden
Lendo
Watertown
Mass
Climax Grain & Feed CO
Osmundson
Joe Vainreb
de GE
Harley Peterson, Jr
Admiral Gift Valeet
Richard Hardware & Appliances
Bradburn Truck Lines
Joe Accurso
Harold Calligan
Clifford Cain
Opal Shimon
Marvin Bartosh
ATO Aeg
Wold Hardware
Rolfe, Iowa
Lydia Pinkham
Bea
Pio Pinkham
Ania
Borden
4-H Club
Future Farmers of America
Davenport Elevator Co
West Bend, Iowa
J. E. Lee
Gary of
Dumont
Verdie Nelson
E. P. Hansen
Optometrist
Humboldt
Jean Pringle
General Insurance
Plaver, Iowa
ER. O. Loxterkamp
H. G. Frigaard
Chiropractor
X-ray
Carl J. White
T. S. Clark
D. C
L. W. Feldman
F. H. Molyneux
Methodist Church
Marathon
Laurens
Wendell Ritchie
Jay Arnold
J. E. Hynds
Ritz
T. J. Raynes Insurance
R. B. Ranney
Jones
Res
G. Fred Smith
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