D M T School Holds Closing Exercises and Night
D M T school held commencement on May 16 with processional by Janice Hansen and speaker L D Brennen. Senior class of 13 included Loel Diggs and Richard Lehnus among others. Class Night on May 14 featured a history reading and valedictory by Luann Triplett. Baccalaureate on May 13 featured Rev O M McQuary and Rev M J Prehn with music by the mixed quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.M.T
Janice Hansen
Alton Christensen
Margaret Turley
L. D. Brennen
Richard Lund
Wesley Lehnus
Loel Diggs
Jim Hansen
Janet Hudson
Eugene Hoppingarner
Karen Imhoff
Shirley Isacson
Ronald Ives
Richard Lehnus
Kathryn Majorowicz
Joan Rutgers
Jeanne Lavery
Luann Triplett
Marcella Zeman
O. M. McQuary
M. J. Prehn
Townships Vote June 4 on Rural Fire Protection
Voters in Des Moines Garfield and Powhatan Townships will decide on a 14 mill cap for rural fire protection at the June 4 primary. If Rolfe Fire Department funding ends May 1, 1957, rural protection costs may shift to a tax basis or a per call fee, with trustees to set assessments and share costs with other departments. A tax plan aims for proportional costs, avoiding free riders who do not contribute. The Olive Branch of the Rolfe Rebekah Lodge plans a Friday lunch meeting at Mrs. Leland McIntire’s home, followed by tying a quilt for the I.C.O.F. home in Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Garfield
Powhatan
Rolfe Fire Department
Rolfe Rebekah Lodge
Leland McIntire
I.C
Mason City
Rolfe Consolidated School Posts Nearly Complete 1956 57 Faculty
Rolfe Consolidated School announces a nearly complete 1956 57 faculty with 21 members. Seventeen current staff return, including Miss Ripperger and Miss O Neill, while new hires include William Rickard, Robert Nielsen, and Miss Arlis Haun. Junior high vacancy remains open as driver training plans form across four schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Louisa Ripperger
Barbara O’neill
Geraldine Nicoson
Alice Stoulil
Alice Mortensen
Velda Schott
Eva Corsair
William Rickard
Holstein
Buena Vista College
Rickard
Robert Nielsen
Cherokee
Arlis Haun
Miss Haun
Cylinder
Plover
Havelock
Palmer
Guy Bendixen Dies Suddenly at 65
The community mourns the death of Guy Bendixen 65 a prominent farmer south of Rolfe while at early chores Monday morning. Funeral services are at 1 30 at the Bendixen home and 2 pm at the Presbyterian church with Rev M J Prehn officiating. Burial is in Clinton Garfield cemetery with Streit Funeral Home in charge. He is survived by two brothers Emmett and Lee and a sister Mrs John Ricklefs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Bendixen
Rolfe
Bendixen
Presbyterian Church
M. J. Prehn
Clinton-Garfield
Streit Funeral Home
Bendixon
Emmett
Lee
John Ricklefs
Rolfe Proclaims May–Sept Slow Down and Live Campaign
The town of Rolfe declares May 30 through September 3 as Slow Down and Live months to curb speed-related dangers on roads. Mayor Carl Hansen urges all residents and groups to observe traffic laws and participate in the statewide safety effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Rolfe
Carl Hansen
Summer Band Concert May 30 on the bandstand
The first summer band concert will be at 8 p.m. on Wednesday May 30 on the bandstand. The program includes Pacific Grandeur Waves of the Danube The Gypsy Baron Onward Christian Soldier Men In Gray Deep River Rain Rain Liberty Fleet Mister Sandman Brighton Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wally Rafia
Brighton Beach
Rolfe Club Luncheon Menu and Meeting May 28
The Greater Rolfe Club will host a luncheon on Monday May 28 featuring baked ham baked potatoes spring salad rolls and jell ice cream and coffee. A regular business meeting follows the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Rolfe Club
Garfield Township Farm Bureau May Meeting Canceled
The Garfield Township Farm Bureau has canceled its May meeting due to the death of a member. The notice cites respect for the bereaved and local timing as reasons for the postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Township Farm Bureau
Memorial Day Observance Planned by Legion and VFW
The American Legion and VFW schedule Decoration Day events on May 30 starting at 1:30 p.m. with a salute at the Cecil Cummins tree and a cemetery program including invocation, Gettysburg Address, Flanders Field, prayers, flag drill, crosses decorating, firing squad, taps, benediction, and music by the Rolfe Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
V.F.W
Cecil Cummins
McQuary
Gettysburg
Flanders Field
Christensen
Pocahontas County Democratic Club Meeting Notes
The Pocahontas County Democratic Club met May 21 in St Columkill Hall Varina with strong attendance. Ed Fitzgerald of Des Moines spoke on attorney general bid while Rev Mervin Coad of Boone pitched Congress. Door prizes went to W A Sauter and Emma Wagner. Explorer Scouts plan a car wash Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Raynes
Rolfe
Frank Kopriva
Ernest Swanberg
Robert Byrne
Trish
George Beckord
Democratic Digest
Earl Chambers
Ed Fitzgerald
Des Moines
Mervin Coad
Boone
Congress
Fred Roevee
Laurens
Spike” Evans
Arnold's Park
Marie Pavik
Pocahontas
W. A. Sauter
Varina
Emma Wagner
Masonic Hall
Pearl B. Chambers
First corn planting up in Pocahontas county area
Reports from the county ASC office say the first corn planting in Pocahontas is up and grain is coming in well. More rain is needed for grass and hay. Soybean planting is nearly finished with some beans already through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
ASC
Services Held For Former Resident Thomas Hancher
Thomas A. Hancher 77 of Des Moines formerly Rolfe died recently. Services were held Friday at Hamilton Funeral Home Des Moines with burial in Glendale cemetery. He worked for the Y M C A retired years ago and attended the First Church of the Open Bible. Survived by wife Eva two sisters Leta Tierney a daughter one grandson one great granddaughter and 10 nephews including Dr Virgil Hancher president of S U I at Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Hancher
Des Moines
Rolfe
Hamilton
Glendale
Hancher
Y.M.C.A
First Church of the Open Bible
Eva
SteNa Hobbs
Davenport
Edith Cook
Phoenix, Ariz
Leta Tierney
Virgil Hancher
S.U.1
Iowa City
Poppy Day Proclaimed in Rolfe for 1956 Sat May 26
Rolfe Mayor Carl Hansen issues proclamation urging all residents to wear the American Legion Veteran-made Memorial Poppy on Saturday May 26 1956. The effort honors war dead from World War I II and Korea and supports disabled veterans and veteran families through poppy sales by the American Legion Auxiliary assembled by veterans in Iowa VA hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
America
Carl Hansen
American Legion Auxiliary
Iowa V. A
Mora couple visits for grandson graduation and Decoration Day
Mr and Mrs Milo Ives of Mora Missouri visited May 15 with their children Wayne Lund Roger Ives Alan Ives and families to attend their grandsons graduation. They plan to stay throughDecoration Day with other relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Ives
Mora, Mo
Wayne Lund
Roger Ives
Alan Ives
Davidson Family Attends Last Rites For Nephew Edward Christiansen
Mr and Mrs L R Davidson and Mr and Mrs D L Davidson with their sons attended the last rites for their nephew and cousin Edward Christiansen 11 of Hazel Run Minnesota held Saturday at Spencer Indiana. Interment followed at North Lawn cemetery Spencer. The boy died in a farm accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Davidson
D. L. Davidson
Edward Christiansen
Hazel Run
Minn
Spencer, In
North Lawn Cemetery
Spencer
Rolfe Lucky Day drawing rescheduled to May 29
The Rolfe Lucky Day drawing will be held Tuesday May 29 at 3 00 p m instead of Wednesday May 30 due to Memorial Day store closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Gaylord Ryen Dies in Tractor Accident Near Home
Gaylord Ryen aged 46 died at Luthran hospital in Fort Dodge after a tractor accident two miles east and one mile south of his home. The machine upended on a new grade pinning him beneath it. Survivors include his wife Vera and four sisters Nora Mentzer Gilmore City Wiegert and Inga Ryen plus Mrs Lester Spangler and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord Ryen
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Mr. Ryen
Vera
Nora Mentzer
Burbank
Calif
Robert Wiegert
Inga Ryen
Gilmore City
Lester Spangler
Bradgate
Rural Mail Box Improvement Week Observed in Rolfe
Rolfe postmaster D J Spencer concludes inspections of rural mail boxes as Rural Mail Box Improvement Week runs May 21 to 26. He notes unserviceable or poorly erected boxes delay delivery and risk weather damage. Notices sent to 26 patrons. 367 rural route patrons served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
D. J. Spencer
Post Office Department
Slogan Contest Winners Announced
Jeanne Savery Kenneth Wiggins and Louise Meredith win Get Out The Vote slogans in a County Farm Bureau contest. Des Moines district entries advance. first prize 5.00 dollars, second prizes 2.50, honorable mentions named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne Savery
Rolfe
Kenneth Wiggins
Albert City
County Farm Bureau
Jeanne
Ed Savery
D.M.T. Consolidated School
Kenneth
Fonda
Des Moines
Louise Meredith
Havelock
Larry Botine
Pocahontas
Eldona
Garwin Stein
Pomeroy
Bellville Two
Farm Bureau
Bake sale by V.F.W. Auxiliary Tuesday at power company
The VFW Auxiliary plans a bake sale at Iowa Electric Light & Power Co. on Tuesday May 12 starting at 10 30 a.m. Proceeds support veterans and local programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W
Iowa Electric Light & Power Co
Allied Construction starts curb and gutter project in Rolfe
The Allied Construction Co of Charles City began the curb and gutter improvement project in Rolfe under contract 873,756 Sea. Crews have arrived and workers are seen along Garfield Street near the library and Super Value, moving east from that corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied Construction Co
Charles City
Rolfe
Garfield Treet
Super Value
Program of Events for Class Night and Awards
Program of events lists speakers, awards, and letters for the senior class. It covers presentations of Matsie and Speech Awards, athletic and cheerleader letters, vocational and home economics honors, and the salutatorian and valedictorian remarks. Track medals and music letters are described with points systems and recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortensen
Mr. Doherty
Mr. Kidoster
Mr. Mortensen
Clawson
Mr. Sutton
Towa Bay Association
Mr. Hudson
Kiburz
Mr. Dixon
Miss Fox
Kenton Kerns
Carol Simonson
Ub C. Wiegman
Jean Robinson
Jon Olerich
Esther Fevold
Inez Markley
Ivan Mortensen
Sally Ives
Judy Nielsen
Janis Sue Wilson
Joe Reckard
Jerry Robinson
Mardella Dornath
Geraldine Hartmann
Carolyn Ives
Virgene Thorson
Maria Woods
John Mortensen
Bruce Prehn
Dick Ranney
Deliac Kemna
Sue Nicoson
Jane Shelgren
Sharon Wax
Dennis Leadley
Gary Streit
Alan Mehaffey
Sydney Beckord
Paul Biedermann
Jackie Hughes
Larry Stacey
Larry Burns
Gary Kaiser
Greg Kaiser
Larry Pullen
Richard Ranney
Gary Seheon
Kenneth Shaw
James Young
Jack DeWolf
Joel Freeman
Norman Heald
Andy Murray
Carroll Peters
Eddie Shelgren
James Shelgren
Joseph Reckard
Gerald Reese
Sharon
Town Baseball Team Forming Seeks Young Men
All young men interested in playing baseball and forming a town team are asked to report to the ball park Saturday at 3 p.m. Practice will also be held Sunday at 3 p.m. Those unable to attend either session should contact Dr Ranney Helmer Kaiser or Bud Lawton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Park
Dr. Ranney
Helmer Kaiser
Bud Lawton
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Supt. Propst
Karen Truelsen
Amet Denenes
Judy Bennett
Pat Imhoff
Gene Trenary
Don Cruickshank
Gary Imhoff
Clara Ann Lenz
Clara
Ann. Lenz
Gragg
Rolfe Band
Pocahontas County
Democratic Club
Thomas Hancher
Joe Taylor
Francis Shekey
Hilda Nielsen
Freemond
Viggo Nielsen
Jefs Nielsen
Peter Nielsen
Ed Nielsen
Morgan, Minn
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