Impressions Of The 1972 Munich Olympics
A firsthand account reflects on the Arab Israeli crisis during the Munich Games in 1972. The writer notes shock at the intrusion of violence, memorial services, and a return to normalcy with a more serious mood among crowds and residents. The impact included restless landlords, disrupted travel, and a late departure from Munich Airport amid security concerns.
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Olympic Park
Europe
Olympic Village
Munich
Brussels
Fangman and Vansickel exchange vows in October wedding
Miss Joanne Fangman and Roger Vansickel wed October 14 1972 at St Margaret s Catholic Church Rolfe Iowa with Msgr Zeno Reising officiating The bride wore a white satin empire gown with lace details and carried a white flower bouquet The ceremony featured organist Rosella Laubenthal and singer Mrs Chares Fangman Cub Scouts seek wreath orders in Rolfe area with two sizes 2 50 and 3 50 Call 848 3177 to place an order
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Joanne Fangman
Roger Vansickel
St. Margaret’s Catholic Church
Harold Fangman
Rolfe
Jess Vansickel
Ellsworth
Msgr
Zeno Reising
Rosella Laubenthal
Bancroft
Chares Fangman
Cub Scouts
Rolfe Area
Rams Beat Central Webster 21 0 To Close Season
The Rolfe Rams closed the 1972 football season with a 21-0 victory over Central Webster. Fullback Dave Spencer scored two third quarter TDs and Albert Stoufe added a 5 yard keeper. Senior Gaius Ives kicked all three extra points as Spencer totaled 108 rushing yards. Coach Steve Engelking praised the second half effort and looked ahead to 1973. All Conference honors went to Spencer on defense and Ives at end, with Pederson Shimon and Seward getting honorable mention.
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Rolfe Rams
Central Webster
Rams
Steve Engelking
Rolfe
Dave Spencer
Albert Stoufe
Gaius Ives
Spencer
Engelking
Engagement announced for Julie Ann Hansen and George Freidhof
Mr and Mrs Chester F Hansen of Rolfe announce the engagement of their daughter Julie Ann to George V Freidhof son of Mr and Mrs Vincent Freidhof of Elma Iowa. Miss Hansen is a graduate of Mankato State College and an elementary teacher in Centerville schools. Freidhof is a graduate of Iowa State University and Vocational Agriculture instructor at Centerville. The wedding is planned for December 30 in Rolfe United Methodist Church.
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Chester F. Hansen
Rolfe
Julie Ann
George V. Freidhof
Vincent Freidhof
Elma
Iowa
Miss Hansen
Mankato State College
Mankato
Minn
Centerville
Iowa State University
Voc. Ag
Free Style Show in Rolfe Nov 11 at St Pauls Lutheran
A Make It Yourself With Wool contest will be held Saturday November 11 at St Pauls Lutheran Church Rolfe. Mary Jo Thompson Pocahontas County Home Economist presents a public program 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Cultural Influences on Fashion. A free style show at 2:00 p.m. features 67 contestants modeling 100 percent wool garments with winners announced and prizes awarded. Pocahontas County entrants join participants from 11 nearby counties. Coffee and cookies served after the show with a small refreshments fee. Read The Swap Sheet.
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Rolfe
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Mary Jo Thompson
Pocahontas County
al Sedlacek
Pocahontas
Will and bequests in Edna M. Marcum estate
The last will records three modest bequests and several gifts including 1500 dollars to Rolfe Presbyterian Church 2000 dollars to Rolfe Community School for scholarships 1000 to Buena Vista College 500 to Rolfe Library and the remainder to the school for the benefit of local children. Executor is Robert D. Dixon. Also, Melvin Pedersen and family host a 30th wedding anniversary open house at St Pauls Lutheran Rolfe from 2 to 5 pm on Sunday November 12. details note Doroth y Lou McKinnan, Phyllis Peterson and the Pederson children.
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Edna M. Marcum
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
Rolfe Community School
Buena Vista College
Melvin Pedersen
Rolfe
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Pedersens
Dorthy Lou McKinn
Plover
Larry
Phyllis) Peterson
Des Moines
Joe
Laurens
Steven
Dean
Mike
Rams to be honored at dinner November 15
The Rolfe Rams football team will be honored at a dinner at the cafe in Bode on Wednesday evening, November 15, at 6 30. Parents of players and others may attend. Reservations can be made by calling 848-3895. Attendees should meet at the school at 6 00.
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Rolfe Rams
Bode
Rammette Seniors Lead Rammettes Into 1972-73 Season
Three members from the 1972 Twin Lakes Conference champion Rammette team return to guide Rammettes for 1972-73 under head coach Al Van Houten. Newcomers Carina Bramang and Yuki Ogawa join the squad. The season opens Tuesday, November 14 at Havelock after a 24-2 record last year.
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Michele Pomerenko
Louise Gunderson
Jean Brinkman
al van Houten
Carina Bramang
Yuki Ogawa
Rolfe
Havelock
Rammettes
RHS
Seniors Ready for 72 73 Opener with Coach Barrett
Four seniors Dave Spencer Larry Bennett Gaius Ives and Bill Winkleblack stand with head coach Richard Barrett as Rolfe moves into its first Twin Lakes Conference game against Gilmore on November 17 1972. An election tally shows Nixon re elected with 321 Clinton Two voters and county results across Pocahontas County.
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Richard Barrett
Dave Spencer
Larry Bennett
Barrett
Gaius
Ives
Bill Winkleblack
Rolfe
Gilmore
Clinton
Nixon
Pocahontas County
Nation
McGovern
Chamber Meeting in Bon Appetite Dining Room
Rolfe Chamber of Commerce schedules a Monday November 13 noon dinner and meeting in the Bon Appetite dining room. Members are urged to attend as Christmas promotions and other holiday business will be discussed.
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Rolfe Chamber of Commerce
Local cast completes Our Town rehearsal for Friday show
The Our Town all school play will be open to the public Friday at 8:00 p.m. in the school gym. Lead actors Curt Pederson and Jean Brinkman practiced a window scene with the rest of the cast including Chris Pedersen Dan Seward Bill Winkle Black Rick Johnson Becky Smith Rosemary Pease Julia Behrendsen Larry Pedersen and others.
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Our Town
Curt Pederson
George Gibbs
Jean Brinkman
Emily Webb
Chris Pedersen
Dan Seward
Bill Winkleblack
Rick Johnson
Becky Smith
Rosemary Pease
Julia Behrendsen
Larry Pedersen
John Beckord
John Witt
Deb Guertzman
Susan Baade
Doug Christensen
Connie Henderson
Greg Seward
Matt Eccles
Dennis Perkins
Randy Martin
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Ference End
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Mike Shimon
United Methodist Church
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Synhorst
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Forret
Baringer
Winkleman
Donard
Keith
Priebe
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Berkland-R
Krause
Marie Pavik
Paul Poduska
Jerry Donovan
Charles Gunderson
U.S
Miller
Clark
Mayne
Iseb Po
Bedell
Ed Weiland
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