Flag Raising For Lt N A Jim Wilson At Home
Second Lieutenant N A Jim Wilson raised the American flag at the Wilson farm south of Rolfe last Thursday as his parents watched. He is home on leave after leaving May 26 for Viet Nam where he will serve a year as a platoon leader. The family said the flag will stay up until he returns. A University of Iowa graduate, he completed Army ranger courses and paratrooper school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A
Jim) Wilson
Wilson Farm
Rolfe
Wilson
Viet Nam
Wilsons
Mag
Young Jim
University of Iowa
Schedules for June 3 to 7 in local sports
June 3 to 7 listing games includes H S baseball at Manson Monday 8 PM. Tuesday Girls Softball at Twin Rivers 8 PM. Thursday Little League at Palmer 1 30 PM and Midgets at Manson 8 PM. Friday Girls Softball at Lohrville 6 30 PM and HS baseball at Pocahontas 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S
Manson
Twin Rivers
Palmer
Lohr- Ville
New Island Divider Installed Near Rolfe on Highway 44
A new concrete island at the six mile corner south of Rolfe separates traffic entering Highway 44 from the west and those proceeding west. Drivers entering from the west are warned not to enter the curve and to go around the island. Do Not Enter signs will be posted soon, per the Iowa Highway Commission office in Pocahontas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Iowa Highway Commission
Pocahontas
Engagement Announcement of Rose McIntire to Robert Sheehy
The engagement of Miss Rose McIntire daughter of Mrs Anna McIntire and the late W L McIntire to Mr Robert G Sheehy son of Mr and Mrs William M Sheehy of Kings Lake Valley Nebraska is announced by the bride elects mother The wedding is planned for August 4 at the First United Presbyterian Church of Rolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose McIntire
Anna McIntire
W. L. McIntire
Robert G. Sheehy
William M. Sheehy
Kings Lake Valley
Nebraska
First United Presbyterian Church of
Rolfe
Local Students Offered Summer Work Through Volunteer Labor Rep
Kenneth C. White of the Iowa State Employment Service says a roster of local students interested in summer jobs has been left with G. Fred Smith, Volunteer Farm Labor Representative. Employers are urged to contact Mr. Smith and add names of youths seeking extra work beyond haying and bean walking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Fred Smith
Kenneth C. White
Fort Dodge
Iowa State ‘Employment Service
Smith
Smit
Correction: Greater Rolfe Days Dates and Festivities
The June 18 and 19 dates for Greater Rolfe Days are corrected. Rides and concessions, a talent show, free smorgasbord, and a tractor pulling contest are planned. Rolfe Chamber of Commerce president Don Shoemaker invites local residents to reserve the dates and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Rolfe Chamber of Commerce
Don Shoemaker
Webelos Meeting for Scouts Planned at Legion Hall
An organizational meeting for Scouts who wish to become Webelos will be held next Monday evening June 3 at 7 00 p m in the Legion Hall All interested 10 year old Scouts are invited Vic Ryen and Dick Bennett are the leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webelos
Legion” Hall
Vic Ryen
Dick Bennett
BOTHER DIES Roy Lanus of Rolfe
Carl Lanus 44 a former resident died in Sonoma California after a two year illness Private funeral and burial to be in Sonoma He was the son of the late Arthur Lanus grew up here attended local school since discharge he lived in California Survivors include his wife two daughters one son and his mother Hy ickei
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Lanus
Rolfe
Carl Lanus
Sonoma
Calif
Arthur ‘Lanus
Carl
California
Hy Ickei
Linda Heathman of Nebraska Weekend Visit
Linda Heathman of Nebraska spent the weekend with relatives. Local social notes mention she was entertaining a brief stay and returning home afterward.
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Linda
Heathman
W ‘Nebr
Orval
Heathma
One of Two School Bond Proposals Passed
An advance sale of ride tickets for Greater Rolfe Days is underway. Seven rides cost one dollar in advance, ending Monday June 17, with the two day event charging 25 cents per ride. Tickets are sold at numerous local businesses including Taylor's Conoco, Jerry's Super Valu, Wood's Family Store, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor's
Conoco
Jerry’s
Wood’s Family
Calligan Sundries
Freeman's Clover Farm
Olney’s Market
Rolfe Variety Store
Rolfe Arrow
Max's Standard Service
Brinkman Auto
Robinson
Dick’s “66
Grant’s Lumber
Farmer's Cooperative
Midway Tavern
Rolfe State Bank
Iowa Electric Light & Power
Richard Hardware
Duff
New Manager For Farmers Cooperative
Charles Anderson of Randall Iowa has been hired as general manager of the Brad gate-Rolfe Farmers Cooperative and will start July 4. He is 31, has 12 years with Randall Farmers Cooperative, and six years as its manager. The Rolfe post replaces Fred McKim Jr who left April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Chuck) Anderson
Randall
Iowa
Bradgate-Rolfe Farmers Cooperative
Eldon Ham
Anderson
Randall Farmers Cooperative
Pilot Mound-Boxholm
Fort Dodge
Emily
Tom
Kay
Rolfe
Fred McKim, Jr
West Bend Elevator Company
Rolfe Student Honored by UNM on Honors Day
Gary Luther Bintz of Rolfe received the Phi Sigma Honorary Outstanding Student Award in biology at the University of New Mexico Honors Day Assembly in Albuquerque. He is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Warren A. Bintz of Rolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Luther Bintz
Rolfe
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque
Bintz
Warren A. Bintz
Phi Sigma
UNM
Corn and Soybean Loan Deadlines Announced for 1967 Crops
LeRoy J. Nelson, chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee, said eligible corn and soybean producers may place 1967 crops under loan. The loan request deadline is June 30 with July 31 maturity. extensions possible for stored corn or soybeans. Rates vary by crop and county, with Pocahontas County listed at 99 cents per bushel for corn and 2.46 dollars for soybeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy. J. Nelson
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Pocahontas County
Northern Natural Gas Starts 88 Mile Iowa Branch Pipeline
Northern Natural Gas awards contract to P B Constructors of Owatonna Minnesota to build 88 miles of branch pipeline serving 11 Iowa communities. Project starts about June 1 and ends by late summer with Sab. Connections tie to main line near Sutherland and run to Gilmore City. Local utilities named for each town. The project is part of a 1968 nearly four million construction program.
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Northern Natural Gas Company
P&b Constructors, Inc
Owatonna
Minn
Iowa
Rolfe
Peterson
Linn
Grove
Sioux Rapids
Rembrandt
Marathon
Albert City
Laurens
Pocahontas
Gilmore City
Brooklyn
Northern
Sutherland
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Linn Grove
Deadline set for Feed Grain reports in Pocahontas County
June 14 is the deadline for farm operators to report planted corn and diverted acres to the ASCS office in Pocahontas County. Diverted acres must be used for conservation unless written permission is granted for other practices. Clipping dates for small grain on diverted acres is July 18, with mowing after July 1 to protect pheasant nests. Soybeans on diverted acres must be disposed of by August 19 by plowing or incorporation. The sooner the report is filed, the sooner final Feed Grain payments can begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASCS
LeRoy J. Nelson
Pocahontas ‘County
ASC
Dtes
Legion Auxiliary hosts Coffee for Charles City tornado relief
The American Legion Auxiliary held a Saturday morning Coffee at the Legion Hall to aid the tornado struck community of Charles City. A total of 61 dollars was raised and sent to the Charles City Chief of Police for Red Cross disaster relief use.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Charles City
Red Cross
REC Annual Meeting Set for June 5 at Pocahontas
Pocahontas Rural Electric Cooperative to hold its 32nd Annual Meeting at Pocahontas Community School Auditorium on Wednesday June 5 with a 7 30 p m start. Ruthven Community School Concert Band to perform before the meeting. Lloyd Simonson to welcome attendees. Clyde L Peterson to present secretary s report and Alvin T Johnson to deliver treasurer s report. George M Stockdale to outline cooperative operations and business. Four directors to be elected for three year terms from among listed candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Rural Electric Cooperative
Pocahontas Community School
Ruthven Community School
Lloyd Simonson
Emmetsburg
Clyde L. Peterson
Laurens
Alvin T. Johnson
Pocach
George M. Stockdale
Llyod W. Simonson
H. M. Pohlman
Oleg Gunderson
Rodman
Delbert Dogotch
Whittemore
Ed Youngwirth
Youngwirth
Dogoth
Paul Crotty
Havelock
Lloyd W. Simonson
Harold Brady
Ruthven
Lowell
Nyborg
Warren Clark
Bruce Bauer
Pocahontas
Oley
Link
Baby Smith
M.C
Confirmation Held At Methodist Church
Ten youths completed a church membership course and were confirmed at the United Methodist Church on Sunday May 26 during morning worship. Pastor Warren A Bintz presided. Confirmands: Ardis Allen Marvin Allen Jon Allen Jean Brinkman Todd Kipfer Nancy Miller Curtis Pederson Rosemary Pease Dean Roberts and David Spencer. Parents listed include Mr and Mrs Wm F Allen Mr and Mrs Leslie Allen Mr and Mrs David Brinkman Mr and Mrs Eldridge Kipfer Mrs Lois Miller Mr and Mrs Kenneth Pederson Mr and Mrs Sylvester Pease Mr and Mrs Harrison Roberts and Mr and Mrs Don Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist
Warren A. Bintz
Ithe Church
Ithe
Ardis Allen
Marvin Allen
Jon Allen
Jean Brinkman
Todd Kipfer
Nancy Miller
Curtis Pederson
Rosemary, Pease
Dean ‘Roberts
David’ Spencer
F. Allen
Leslie Allen
David Brinkman
Eldridge Kipfer
Tax Reminder for Property Owners
Tax reminder notes final due date for payment of personal property taxes. The message specifies Friday in May and references property owners as the affected group.
DMT Alumni Banquet Set At School On June 15
The DMT Alumni Committee announced an alumni banquet to be held at the school on Saturday June 15 at 7 00 p m All those planning to attend should make reservations with secretary Wm Fisher by June 12
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DMT
Wm. Fisher
Softball Practice Announced for Junior Girls Team
Coach Stanley Sherrill announces that softball practice for junior girls will be held Friday afternoon at 4 00 p m at the usual field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Sherrill
Rolfe Businessman Receives Braille Wrist Watch
Archie Phillips the Rolfe businessman and Gift Galley owner who is blind was presented a Braille wrist watch by the Rolfe Lions Club to aid his daily routine alongside his wife Helen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Lions Club
Archie Phillips
Hiss
Helen
Phillips
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New Island
Erneste
Webelos Meeting
Farmers Cooperative
Rolfe Community School District
Rolfe School
Robert Wolverton
Kewanee
D.M.T
Des Moines Township
Charles Anderson
D.M.T. Ae
Nat
REC
Methodist
Ane Ees
Pears
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