Family visits mark Mother's Day in Rolfe area
Saturday through Monday extended family gatherings across Rolfe and nearby towns for Mother's Day. Guests included the Shimon family from Kansas City visiting Victor Shimon's home. nursing and hospital updates noted for Mercy Mason City and residents of Bancroft Swea City Fort Dodge and Emmetsburg. Community events referenced include a V F L bake sale on May 22 and a Vacation Bible School starting May 20 for two weeks with free enrollment for local children.
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Don Shimon
Terri Ann
Randy
Kansas City
Victor Shimon
Cecil Franklin
Des Moines
Bentley Nissen
Manson
Roy Brooks
Johnnie Pohlads
Fort Dodge
FFA Members Attend State Convention in Cedar Rapids
Ten Pilot Creek Chapter FFA members attended the Iowa State FFA Convention April 25 to 27 in Cedar Rapids. The group earned bronze emblems in Parliamentary Procedure Program of Work Scrapbook and Chapter Display. Notable speakers included Gov Herschel Loveless and 1956 FFA president Stanley Hanna.
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Pilot Creek
FFA
Cedar Rapids
Memorial Coliseum
Herschel Loveless
Stanley Hanna
Larry Burns
Delbert Lowe
Marvin Dornath
Joel
Brian Lye
Larry Dornath
Sentinel
Raymond Heald
Kenneth Graat
Teddy Ranger
Larry Stegge
Dennis Thoon
Duane Seward
Methodist Fourth Quarter Conference Sunday Visit
The Methodist Church announces the annual fourth quarterly conference next Sunday with district superintendent Rev. H. D. Temple visiting to hear reports and set future policy. Pastor O. M. McQuary leads services as the superintendent preaches.
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THE
Methodist Church
O. M. McQuary
H. D.temple
Presbyterian Church Vacation School Schedule
Rev. William Nelson presides as church school begins at 10 a.m and worship at 11 a.m A vacation church school runs from Monday May 20 through Friday May 31 with a registration fee of 50 cents per child.
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Presbyterian Church
William Nelson
Lutheran Church Announces Spring Activities and Bible School
Irving N. Tange pastor conducts Sunday School 9 45 and worship 11 with Luther League 5 30. Women’s Circle meetings set for May 22 and a May 27 vacation Bible school starts at 9 am for all ages. Call 83868 for information and advance headcount.
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THE
Lutheran Church
Irving N. Tange
Luther League
Ladies Aid Plan
Mary-Martha
Gerd Post
Rachel
Jack Sindergard
Ruth
Dorcas
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Bereavement
The Lawton family Bud Shirley Sven and Kathy express deep appreciation for cards memorials and flowers after their mother’s illness. They thank friends for support and for blood donations given during the illness, noting the kindness will never be forgotten.
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Bud
Shirley
Sveen
Kathy Lawton
Local women plan charity event in Light Co basement
Esther Ferden junior vice president Edna Wood and Dorothy Erickson organized a fad sale with pie and coffee in the Light Co basement on May 22. Rose Calligan Kathleen Schott and Francis Smith served as hostesses.
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Esther Ferden
Edna Wood
Dorothy Erickson
Light Co
Rose Calligan
Kathleen Schott
Francis Smith
Thanking Friends for Kindness During Hospital Stay
Mrs. Wm. Henderson expresses gratitude for the cards letters gifts and flowers received during her recent stay in Lutheran hospital.
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Lutheran Hospital
Wm. Henderson
Rolfe Golf Club News and Notices
Cold wet weather did not stop 387 members from attending the club tournament and dinner on May 4. Dr Ranney and A Wold tied for the blind baggy prize with 37's while G E Eccles Jr won medal honors with 34. Other prize winners included D Spencer K Roland and B Hook. The entertainment committee provided dinner and services. The club breakfast is set for Sunday May 19 from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and regular meeting Thursday May 8 at 8 p.m.
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Gilf Club
Dr. Ranney
A. Wold
G. E. Eccles, Jr
D. Spencer
K. Roland
B. Hook
Streit
Dixon
Biedermann
Bierstedt
Brinkman and Kaiser
Local clubs host meals and celebrate milestones across Rolfe area
The Double Six Bridge Club gathered for supper at Mrs. Glyde Brinkman’s home with helpers. Birthday surprises for Mrs. Helen Nielsen followed by coffee and cake. May activities include May breakfasts, PEO luncheon in Pocahontas, and Rolfe Music Mothers planning the May 30 Alumni banquet.
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Double Six Bridge Club
G. Brinkman
Glyde Brinkman
F. E. Grant
Arnold Wold
Guy Eccles, Jr
Telmer Sime
Marie Wiegman
Freda Charlton
Rolfe Music
Rolfe Music Mothers
Virgil Thorson
Lloyd Wagner
Donald Eikenberry
R. B. Ranney
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A May 15 wedding took place at Fort flew Washington, with Teuernen J stationed. Guests included Mr and Mrs Kienare Hestersorn and Christine of Bermann and many others from Des Moines, Sioux City, Marshalltown, Badger, Worth, Laurens, Rolfe, Gilmore City and Plover.
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Fort Flew
Wash
Teuernen J
Digvence
Kienare Hestersorn
Christine
Bermann
Gensikato
Minn
Mfr
Ed Davis
Thor
Boy Wenlow
Delmar Sarueinas
Marjorie
Fort Dodge
Bob Worland
Badger
Frank Henderson
Reggie Ha
V.F.W. Auxiliary Installs Remaining Officers
The V F W Auxiliary met on Thursday May 9 at the Light Company basement for a regular meeting. Violet Higgins installing officer oversaw the installation of four officers not installed in April. Harriet Carlson was installed as secretary.
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Light Co
Rolfe Woman's Club
George Seipel
F. H. Molyneux
Carrie Turley
Wilbur Roberts
Wm. Papenfuhs
V.F.W. Auxiliary
Thurday
Violet Higgins
Harriet Carlson
Religious Leader Program Noted By Local Club
Mrs W F Richardson hosted a luncheon then the group met at Mrs S Davidson home for the regular business meeting. Mrs J H Brinkman led a program on Religious Leader Dr Norman Vincent Peale, noted author and counselor.
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W. F. Richardson
S. Davidson
J. H. Brinkman
Norman Vincent Peale
New Road Bridge Under Construction North of Rolfe on Highway 44
A reader notes photos taken during the ongoing highway improvement at Rolfe. The old bridge remains in use while a new structure rises, with side and end views showing progress and a slightly altered highway path.
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Rolfe
Highway 44
High Way
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Stanley Brock
Annie Brock
Elizabeth Williams
Guy D. Hart
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James Grethen
Carroll
Ed Kipple
James
Mallard
Grethen
Loren Thompsons
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Floyd Minkler
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Prover
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Lee Harmon
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Ira Allen
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Joy
Bill
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Lyle Halstead
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Jeffrey
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Keith Haynes
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Richard
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M. J. Farlow
Art Bohn
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Eagle Grove
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FFA News
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Clarence Zeman
Lester Ferden
Olive Srouse
Eugene Butts
Bernard McCarvilles
Moorland
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Ronnie
Air Force
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P.E.O
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S. S. Davidson
J. L. Pascal
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Robert Kelchner
A. W. Ives
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