May events calendar for Rolfe and surrounding towns
A dense list of community gatherings from May 19 to June 7 includes church meetings at Trinity Lutheran and Methodist parlor Kensingtons, Plover Farm Bureau 8 p m gatherings, Poppy days in Rolfe, American Legion events, 4 H Rally Day in Pocahontas, and a Cow Testing Association tour with a Neville farm start and Rolfe City Park picnic. Names include Mrs. Fred Kerns Mrs. Y D Hauck Mrs Wm Matteson Mrs Randall Melson Mrs L A Rogers Mrs F C DeWolf and Mrs W E Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Fred Kerns
Sorosis Club
Y. D. Hauck
American Home Study Club
Wm. Matteson
Trinity Lutheran
Gilmore City
Legion Hall
A. L. D. Club
T. D. Jones
L. A. Rogers
Randall Melson
Farm Bureau
Plover
Pocahontas County
Neville Farm
Laurens
Rolfe City Park
Fletcher Attacks Graft In Office In Iowa Speech
Iowa Attorney General John Fletcher denounces graft and pledges to prosecute officials who betray public trust. He condemns those attacking him for prosecutions and commits to continuing enforcement regardless of political standings. He calls for no compromise with dishonesty and urges voters to judge accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
John Fletcher
High Twelve Club
Fletcher
Iowa
Keen Kittenball Season Opens With Tight Rally
The Rolfe kittenball season opened with an 11 to 10 Wilson win in a league game. Reports say Cox defeated Carrol 5 to 4 last Thursday and then tied Wilson 3 to 2 on Tuesday. Fans saw early-season thrills as teams race to form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altho
Rolfe
Wilson
Billy Bell
Cox
Carrol
Wilson Bunch
Poseys Army
Rolfe High School Class of 1982 Commencement
Rolfe High School prepares to graduate twenty four seniors in the Class of 1982. The ceremony marks the end of their high school chapter and the alumni begin their future contributions to society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High School
Rolfe High
Class of 1932 Names List
A roster of graduates and notable students from 1932 includes R B S Paul Amick Christian Rudolfson David Brinkman Harold Calligan Donald Cleal Donal Green Marvin Hudek Sydney Lothian Robert Melson Irwin Obrecht S J Shelgren Ralph Rickard Oswald Pattee Helen Brinkman Dorothy Cleal Mable Dillinger Frances Howe Frances Jennings Ferne Peterson Caroline Landing Vera Seaman Helen Thompson Lucile Wheeler Blanche Witt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Rudolfson
David Brinkman
Harold Calligan
Donald Cleal Donal Green
Marvin Hudek
Sydney Lothian
Robert Melson Irwin Obrecht
S. J. Shelgren
Ralph Rickard
Oswald Pattee
Helen Brinkman
Dorothy Cleal Mable Dillinger
Frances Howe
Frances Jennings
Ferne Peterson
Caroline Landing
Vera Seaman
Helen Thompson Lucile Wheeler
Blanche Witt
Commencement Exercises Set for Thursday Evening
The high school auditorium hosts the commencement program at eight. Prof R W Tallman of Jewell Iowa delivers the address on the 1932 bicentennial theme. Tallman, an educator and author, has contributed to educational charts and lectures nationwide. Class Day follows on Friday May 20 with letters and honors awarded and a public welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Tallman
Jewell
Iowa
Tallman
American Association For Advanement of Science
United States
Highland Park College
Des Moines College
Des Moines
Department of Education
Western State College
Gunnison
Colo
Tally” Tallman
I. M. McKim
Plover
S. J. Shelgren
County Auxiliary to Meet in Gilmore City Legion Hall
The County American Legion Auxiliary will be entertained by the Gilmore City Auxiliary at their Legion Hall at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 23. All eligibles are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County American Legion Auxilary
Gilmore City
Legion Hall
Political dance at Butler Hall in Rolfe invites candidates
A dance hosted by the local American Legion post at Butler Hall Rolfe on May 26 offers a new entertainment form. Every candidate for Pocahontas county offices is invited to speak briefly about their campaign with a proposed three minute limit, though sheriff contenders may stretch the time. Admission is fifty cents for dancing, speeches are free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Hall
Rolfe
American Legion Post
Pocahontas County
Annual Sale of Poppies by American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary announces poppy sales on Wednesday May 25 and Saturday May 28 in Rolfe. Proceeds fund disabled veterans. wear a poppy on Poppy Days to aid many who are less fortunate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Rolfe
Excelsior Society Presents Elegant May Day Program
The Excelsior Society of the Presbyterian church staged a refined Wednesday program directed by Mrs. Brinkman Bowen and Bruce. The event featured vocal and piano solos by Mary Shriner and Harriette Damberg, a May Queen Sally Webb with attendants, a flower girl Jane Peterson, and a colorful Maypole dance. The B Division served refreshments to over 100 attendees, with Jeanie McEwen and Lucile Bowen praised for preparing the young performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Society of the Presbyterian Church
Glyde Brinkman
Chas. B. Bowen
Robert Bruce
C. E. Boyce
C. P. Carlson
Everett Harris
Cleo Hansen
Lois Ferguson
Donna Jean Foust
Jeanette Hood
Sally Webb
Jane Peterson
John Wiegman Jr
Sonny Chase
Marion Longnecker
Robert Obrecht
Harriette Damberg
Martha Cornell
Cathryn
Mary Thomas
Bonnie Watts
Joan Graves
Margaret Ann Peterson
Beverly Grant
Shirley Longnecker
The
Excelsior Society
Jeanie McEwen
Lucile Bowen
Fonda Woman Dorothy Orr Seeks County Auditor Post
Dorothy G. Orr of Fonda announces candidacy for auditor of Pocahontas County. Born and raised in Fonda, she attended local schools and did postgraduate study at Eureka Springs Arkansas. She is the daughter of William and Mrs. Giesy and has a young daughter. Neighbors say she has the educational qualifications for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy G. Orr
Fonda
Pocahontas County
Orr
Eureka Springs
Ark
County Legionaires to Meet at Lizard May 31
The Pocahontas County American Legion Association will hold its May meeting at Lizard Lake on May 31 at 8:00 p m under the Gilmore City and Plover posts. It urges all Legionaires to attend with an interesting time assured says County Adjutant F E VanAlstine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Holstein herd sets strong annual milk and butterfat record
Allen & Searcy of Mallard in Pocahontas County report a 26 head Holstein herd averaged 18 570 pounds of milk and 451 1 pounds of butterfat last year. Twelve of fifteen cows on test exceeded 400 pounds butterfat, with Aggie the top producer at 16 021 pounds milk and 544 7 pounds butterfat.
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Allen & Searcy of
Mallard
Pocahontas County
Aggie
Milford Meadows Legis
Forum Patriarch
Triane Ormsby Fayne
Sky- Lark Hengervelde
Paul Stewart
Maynard
Town
Allen & Searcy
Mercedes Fobes
Cleo Searcy
Howard Bryant
Milford Maplecrest Legis
Tom Thumb Wedding at Circle 4 Event
Methodist Ladies' Aid Circle 4 hosts Kensington in church parlors on Wednesday May 25 at 3:00 p.m. A Tom Thumb Wedding skit directed by Mrs LeRoy Mellicker Mrs Grant Johnson and Miss Lola Sroufe features Bride Sheila Jolliffe Brideroom Garth Sroufe Bridesmaids Betty Colee Vera De Vals Mary Fuller Christibel Bregotti Best Man Richard Johnson Flower Girl Shirley Fuller Ring Bearer Margorie Ann Jones Pianist Phyllis Perrin Preacher Byron Friend Bride's Father Junior Colee Bride's Mother Mary Jane Gahm Preacher's Wife Naomi Stovufe Page Donald Shimon Guests include Marcella Howland Patty Jeffries Roberts Children Dorothy Colee Charlotte Sheeley Beverly White. Invited are ladies of the Rolfe and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Kensington
Tom Thumb
LeRoy Mellicker
Grant Johnson
Lola Sroufe
Sheila Jolliffe
Garth Sroufe
Betty Colee
Vera de Vals
Mary Fuller
Christibel Bregotti
Richard Johnson
Shirley Fuller
Marjorie Ann Jones
Phyllis Perrin
Byron Friend
Bride
Junior Colee
Mary Jane Gahm
Naomi Stovufe
Page
Donald Shimon
Marcella Howland
Patty Jeffries
Roberts
Dorothy Colee
Charlotte Sheeley
Beverly White
Mather Loses Fourth Horse In Sudden Calamity
Robi Mather reports his fourth horse death since last summer. The latest occurred as he milked, the horse choking itself after stepping on grass and catching a halter foot. He calls it hard luck, especially during a low mood period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robi. Mather
Bob
Rolfe Class of 1932 Holds Baccalaureate Service
Rolfe High School held its baccalaureate for the Class of 1932 in the auditorium Sunday evening May 15. The program featured Miss Faith Chapman on piano, a girls sextette, and readings and music from St. Margaret church choir. Rev. D. A. Tewell delivered the sermon urging faith in God amid scientific progress, with supportive remarks on education and civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High School
Faith Chapman
C. Paul Carlson
St. Margaret Church
Paul Amick
T. S. Bassett
Gordon Hoard
Rolfe High
J. C. Wangberg
Rolfe
D. A. Tewell
Farm Bureau to Hold Series of Meetings
A schedule of Farm Bureau meetings across Pocahontas County features R. M. Evans as principal speaker at Grant and Lincoln townships May 23. Powhatan district plans a May 24 session at Plover school with Evans, aiming for large attendance after last year’s record turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Evans
Laurens
Grant
Lincoln
Pocahontas
Evans
Powhatan
Plover
Farm Bureau
Bellville-Colfax
Bellville Township
Colfax Township
Carl Eckstrand
O. E. Erickson
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau
E. V. Carlson
John Oleson
Christensen Hansen Union In Rolfe at Methodist Parsonage
Miss Nelva Kidith Christensen of Rolfe and Claude Wilbur Hansen of Cylinder wed at the Rolfe Methodist parsonage with Rev. T Basset officiating. The ceremony used the ring ritual. Beulah Christensen was bridesmaid and Ernest Hubbell served as best man. The couple honeymooned in the Twin Cities and will reside on a farm northwest of Cylinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Nelva Kidith Christensen
Claude Wilbur Hansen
Cylinder
T. 8. Basset
Rolfe Methodist Church
Beulah Christensen
Ernest Hubbell
Plover
S. J. Christensen
Mads Johansen
Frakjar Place
Plover High School
Pocahontas
Palo Alto
W. C. Hansen
Cylinder Community
Mankato
Minneapolis
Twin Cities
Clyde McGuffin
Arrow
Rolfe Golfers to Meet Fortkansa Club in Fort Dodge
Rolfe Golf Club members will engage the Fortkansa Club in match play at Fort Dodge on Sunday May 22 at 1 30 p m. Every Rolfe golfer on the loose that day is urged to be on hand for the contest. Sports Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Golf Club
Fortkansa Club
Fort Dodge
Rolfe
Sports Committee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Circle No. 2
American Legion
Olive Branch
W. E. Roberts
Bert Witt
F. C. DeWolf
County Association of the American Legion
Lizard Lake
Olfe
R. B.S
County Legionaires
Lizard
Kenneth Littlefild
Earth
Heaven
Carlyle
God the Mariner
God
Gray
Garfield
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Unit
Lake Township
Fem Witt
Garfield Orchestra
Trancis. VanAlstine
Wm. Weir
C. P B. Larson
Garfield Girls
Lake Center School
Frances Donohoe
Chritensen—Hansen
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