Brinkman Son Injured in Sioux City Car Crash
David D. Brinkman of Rolfe suffered a skull fracture and facial injuries in a Saturday collision near Sioux City while driving with a friend. He was rushed to St Vincent's Hospital and is expected to recover though sidelined for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinkman
David D. Brinkman
Rolfe
Sioux City
Morningside College
Leo Saves
Graves
David
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Commencement Exercises For Rolfe Ren Schol Class
Commencement exercises for Rolfe ren schol will be held at the school editorium this Thursday evening. A class of 31 bright youngsters will be sent on to college or university. Eldan Obrecht is the class valedictorian and Gwendolyn Nel sono is set to give the salutatorian address. Patterson of Crowrie is known as a speaker of note in this section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolferen Schol
Eldan Obrecht
Gwendolyn Nelsono
Obituary of Sylvester S. Sanford
Sylvester S. Sanford born in me TL son of Bennett and Miranda, died May 4 in Rolfe, Iowa at age 50. Survived by wife Alice Reid and sisters Martha and Susie Sanford. six great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at the genre with Rev W. Tompkins. interment Clintan-Gartiodt Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester S. Sanford
Bennett
Miranda Autor
Aprio Dsan
Rolfe
Iewa
Dave
Dee V2
Alice Butly
Pete
Edo Timeme
Magle Groves
Hernan Tetersen
Pahner
Frank Mickaleck
Toledo
Tac Mi
Clarence Amad
Ratherville
Setto and Witham
Fort Dodges
Buelah
Alice Reid
Martha Mep
Susie Sanford
Polo
Beli Geram Detlite
W. Tompkins
Hay Mas
Granthm
Mae
Uti
Cook
Ms CW
Tompkins
Morris W. Mob
Marchant
Fr. Stolleup
Veamne Perrin
Clintan-Gartiodt Cemetery
Local Auxiliary Ladies Host Thursday Afternoon Meeting
Members of the local unit of the Women’s Auxiliary entertained Thursday afternoon with a program titled The VUWIME Provinions Contrasts Shlest Mather Machree. Mrs Emma Beh and the youngest guest were noted for presenting prizes to the oldest and youngest attendees. Several members and visitors were mentioned, with references to Tea and social time, and a note of Mrs Win Forsythe visiting Rolfe and Sioux City for family events.
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Kiew Ausdliary
Pop Jones
Mather Machree
Tompkins
Aly
Euxtian
Mather
Emma Beh
Jatnig BeVaul
Local May and June Community Events Schedule
A snippet lists upcoming community happenings from May 28 to June 5. Items include a Mary Jones home event at Gay Wreaths with Mrs. Mary hones, a Presbyterian School meeting, a Women’s club gathering, and a union or group event at the local community center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phy
Amerivent Havien Noniliary
Mary Hones
Cbs Presbyterian Fy
Heme
Olerich
Decoration Day Closing In Rolfe Stores
Rolfe merchants plan an early close on Decoration Day Saturday May 30 at noon for the rest of the day. They open Friday evening and will operate Saturday forenoon, with the Promotion Club Tradextension Committee hosting the usual Saturday evening event.
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Rolfe
Promotion Club
Senator Wilson Briefly Visited Rolfe Promotion Club
The Rolfe Promotion Club met noon Thursday with Trinity Lutheran ladies serving and Telmer Sime presiding. Treasurer C. J. Gunderson reported on the Trade Extension Committee. James DD Jones reviewed paving plans noting No 10 from Gilmore City to Pocahontas as first hard surfaced route. Senator Wilson arrived to address the group, praised by attendees, while Col. White was announced to preside next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Promotion Club
Trinity Lutheran Ladies
Telmer Sime
C. J. Gunderson
Trade Extension Committee
T, DD. Jones
Gilmore City
Pocahontas
Jones
Clow. Siefkin
The
Minute Men
Bidon Obrecht
Rolfe Kird
Minsic
Cobabo
Seretar Trea
AL Wilson
Povernar Oon
Republican
Servetar Wilson
Ble
Col. White
James
Hikenberey
Delegates Apportioned for Republican County Convention
Delegates to the Republican county convention have been apportioned among towns and districts. Des Moines 6, Doses 7, Center 25, Colfax 6, Cummins 5, Gartielt 18, Swan Lake 25, Washineton 2, Tereoln 7, Tiwari 0, Reovelt 3, Cedar PS 4, Bellville S 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republisan
Digree
Bellville S
Cedar PS
Chiven Ts
Center
Colfax Dg
Cummins S
Weather and crop notes amid heavy rains and flood impact
The week brought soaking rains that delayed planting and flooded fields. Corn suffered early losses while alfalfa and grasses show strong growth. Decoration Day flowers are scarce with iris and other perennials limited. overall the outlook hints at a good year despite flooding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pridy Uhis
Eversthite
Trinity Lutheran Church Services Outline
Sunday services listed with Sunday School morning worship and Luther League. Communion on a scheduled hour. Ladies' Aid Society meeting at Mrs. Bf. Pharm on Wednesday June 1. Noted quote asks for devotion to God and Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soul Pan Luther League
Foiea
Ladies’ Aid Society
Pharm
Jesus
T. Meklroy
Decoration Day Observed in Rolfe
Decoration Day will be observed in Rolfe next Saturday with an outdoor program if weather permits. Senator Claude Stanley of Corning will deliver the address with Lt. Col. Stanley the speaker. The ceremony includes a band, school girls drill, grave decorations, a firing squad salute and taps at Clinton-Garfield Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Claude Stanley
Corning
Mgr. Stanley
Reserve Corps
Cecil Cumming
Garfield Street
Clinton-Garfield Cemetery
Emmet F. Stallcup
Jean Wiegman
Charlene Sandvig
Shower honors Dorothy Howe at Rolfe bridal party
Miss Dorothy Howe was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower at the T. O. Thorson home on Saturday evening May 28. Guests played games and gathered advice for the bride to be before presenting gifts. The guest of honor will move to Brooklyn Iowa after her marriage to Howard Willett on June 13 leaving many old Rolfe and D.M.M. friends behind. A delicious dinner was served by hostesses Mrs J C Thorson Miss Ruth Thorson and Mrs William Fisher. Tiny parasols on the cakes announced the couple’s names and date. About twenty guests attended and reported a very enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Howe
T. O. Thorson
Rolfe
D. Mm.t
Brooklyn
Iowa
J. C. Thorson
Ruth ‘Phorson
William Fisher
Howard Willett
Forest City Businessmen Exchange Saturday Market Notes
eMebosh of Holcern and Shirtes Thornton operated as business sellers in Forest City Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eMebosh
Holcern
Shirtes Thornton
Forest City
Eighth Grade Rural Graduates Number 67 at Pocahontas
A countywide rural eighth grade graduation ceremony at Pocahontas honored 67 graduates headed by Rollin Ives of Garfield township on the honor roll. Students listed include Gerald Poduska, Lorrain Martin, Garland Merriott, Hilda Whisler, Janet Mercer and others with high marks. County Supt. Mrs J H McMichael presented diplomas as colors royal blue and pearly gray were displayed, red rose flowers, and the motto Impossible is Unaverican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Rolfe
Helen C. Kennedy
Allen Lomen
Irene Peterson
Keith Richard
Richard Melson
Billy McIntire
Rollin Ives
Garfield Township
Garfield
Gerald Poduska
Grant
Lorrain Martin
Colfax
Garland Merriott
Bellville
Hilda Whisler
Janet Mercer
Cedar
Carol Jean Johnson
Cummins
LeRoy Rost
Humboldt Ind
Leona Metzger
Florence Johnson
Boyd Ind
Nora Zeman
Marion Mefferd
Madora Folkers
Lincoln
Lorain Ekstrand
Emma Ackerman
Wallace Ind
Dorothy Haub
J. H. McMichael
Republican Delegates Named for Garfield and Clinton Townships
A complete set of Republican delegates selected from Garfield and Clinton townships will be voted for. Stickers will be printed to place on official county ballots. Delegates include Garfield: Nix Behrendsen Mrs H I Olerich J C Olerich Andrew W plves Maybelle Ryen Randall Melson Clinton: LL R Davidson Dr CG G Butler C B Bowen TD Jones J GC Damberg de HW Brinkman K P Lowen C J White Mrs J R McIntire Mrs Flor Grant Mrs do Etkenberry Mrs A OM DeVaul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Clinton
Nix Behrendsen
H. I. Olerich
J.C. Olerich
Andrew W. Plves
Maybelle Ryen
Randall Melson
LL. R. Davidson
CG. G. Butler
C. B. Bowen
TD. Jones
GC. Damberg
de HW. Brinkman
K.P. Lowen
C.J. White
J. R. McIntire
Flor. Grant
T. H. Clarke
Do. Etkenberry
A. OM. DeVaul
Local Election Roundup Highlights School Board and Auditor Candidates
Donald Carlton was elected secretary of the D. M. T. school board. Jay Crummer, Republican candidate for county auditor, was finishing his final rounds before the primary in this locality Tuesday. He inserts an adyv. in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Carlton
Jay Crummer
Polly Make-Believe Delights Crowd Despite Bad Weather
A school auditorium performance of Polly Make-Believe by grade students drew a large audience last Friday. Cast members Margaret Ann Peterson Vera Beth Hansell Alvin Riches John Wiegman Melba Ader Sallie Webb Joan Hauck and others earned praise for their performances with music and dance numbers despite late start and Miss Archer’s absence due to a national contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Archer
Cleveland
Margaret Ann Peterson
Polly Make-Believe
Vera Beth Hansell
Lassie
Shirley Temple
Alvin Riches
Mack
John Wiegman
Jimmy
ROLEPRE HIGH SCHOOL NOTES AND EVENTS
Senior parties and outings mark a busy period at ROLEPRE High. Elden Obrecht hosted the senior class for a Louis Pasteur show at The Witz, then the group picnicked by Beaver Creek. U V OR Club elected Agnes Simonson president after a park picnic. The RHS exhibit showcased student work across kindergarten through normal training after the operetta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elden Obrecht
Louis Pasteur
Rev Wangberg Urges Graduates to Live for God and Purpose
The Class of 1936 baccalaureate at the high school auditorium featured Rev. Wangberg delivering the keynote, urging graduates to view life as a gift from God and to pursue eternal virtues. He warned against following selfish desires and stressed living to honor the giver amidst changing times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Ascher
C. W. Termpkins
H. A. Sinning
J. O. Wangberg
C. W. Torpkins
Wangberg
Prriodt
Wangbeg
Garfield Township Farm Bureau Minutes Highlight Rural Safety
The Garfield Township Unit of the Farm Bureau met May 2 with Mrs. Lucille White presiding. Mrs. H D Brinkman led a report on project work for 4 H girls and boys and 4 H club activities were discussed along with a safety talk on rural children. The group enjoyed a program and refreshments after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Township Unita Farm Bureau
Hoo
Lucille White
Brinkman
Leuve
Abr
Gicks
Schmueelees
Local Rolfe Family Runs Multiple Newspapers Across Regions
The Rolfe Lichtes family spans several papers with elders in editorial roles. Charles G. edits The Ocshey edan Arrow. Theron and Snny work in Sibley Gazette and Sioux Rapids Republican Press. Carl edits The Charter Oak bimnes. Edwin Lighter runs advertising for The Rapid City Daily Journal. Arthur G. serves as foreman in The Arrow office. The family collectively operates across The Reveille, The Semi-Weekly TP vib, The Charter Oak, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lichtes Familily
Rolfe
Wechdoehter
TP Vibune
Charence G
Cuest
Ocsheyedan Arrow
Theron
Sibley Gazette
Snny
Sioux Rapids
Arthur G
Arrow
Three Rules For Good Coffee From Old Advice
The text outlines basic coffee making guidance: measure coffee and water with standard utensils, use two level teaspoons per standard cup of water though some prefer weaker or stronger brews, and note coffee deteriorates about 10 days after opening. It warns against dirty pots and boiling coffee too long to avoid bitter flavors.
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Rinkman
Vearh Ts Wol. Patterson
Crowrie, K
Hanall Melson
Mes
HTF
Gi Theall Melson
Theip Wet
Egeldren
Barbara Melson
Clerichy
Forsythe
Atnd
Lheur Saca
Ene Ng Iin
Ual Bieni
Senator Wilson
Trinity Lutheran Church
Rolfe Public School
Pevecut Fe Oseher
Miss Inev Archer
Ildom Obrecht
Moo
Catterson
Chueh
Gowrie
Loretta Shaw
LM. PD. Andersen
J. R. Davidson
Board of Education
A A. Sinning
Verdictorian Co. Elsen Obrecht
Nelson
Gwen
Lucile Peetsen
Dean Woevis
Fern
Poobee Shivies
Heehane
Poraid Ree
Ernest Ts Morris
Rolepre High School
Rhsu. V. RR
U. V. OR
Miss Hendrickson
Dorothy Lokerse
Agnes Simonson
Mildred Mason
Margaret Spenfuhs
RHS
Rolfe City Park
Ma. Strathman
Lorraine Morrison
Des Moines
RHS Ames
Mel. Morrison
Winifred Brinkman
Mothers Kitchen
Estelyn Roberts
Estelyn
UNI
Farm Bureau
Dilets
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