Your Telephone Co Faces Cost of Living Squeeze
The Central Iowa Telephone Co. discusses rising costs since acquiring Rolfe, noting 25 ft poles rising from 88c in 1905 to 86.93 in 1949, wire and parts cost increases, higher taxes, and wages. It cites emergency outlays like road pole relocations and pledges continued 24 hour service while seeking lowest rates.
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Your Telephone Co
Central Iowa Telephone Co
Rolfe Telephone Exchange
Rolfe
Havelock Notes Record Visits, Weddings and Local Events
Mrs Richard Behrends and son Ronnie left Laurens after visiting John Hatteberg. Miss Faye Johnson’s miscellaneous shower honored by Laurens ladies ahead of her November 24 wedding to Warren Johnson. pheasant season brings many visitors and hunters report bagging limits. Mrs Leighton Nerkirk back from Santa Barbara visiting her father Shelby Glenn. W S C S circle to meet at Methodist church with refreshments served by local women. Frank Krischel and Darlene visited Eldon Buck in Graettinger. Ray Dillinger of Pierson stopped by Havelock. Dr G Keeney of Mallard made a professional call. A new residence is under construction at John Cowan farm. Gerald Stoulil and infant Jean Beverly welcomed home from Hovenden hospital. George Hersom of Mallard treated for injuries after a bull incident. Charles Hauswirth and W R Randolph attended Eastern Star in Des Moines. Rebekah ladies gathered in Rolfe, Grace Whitmore reported on the convention. Methodist men set November 27 for sub district meeting with Women’s Society providing dinner. Janet Dillman of Spencer visited Havelock friends. Fred Spangler of Des Moines was in town on business. Mrs Mary Bloomer mourned the sudden death of her nephew Frank Stracke of Eagle Grove.
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Richard Behrends
Ronnie
John Hatteberg
Leighton Nerkirk
Santa Barbara
Celtis
Shelby Glenn
W.S.C.S
Charles Hilger
Otto Keerles
Maney Stover
Adrian Logan
Frank Krischel
Darlene
Graettinger
Eldon Buck Nome
Ray ‘Dillinger
Pierson
Havelock
G. Keeney
Mallard
John Cowan
Melvin Buck
Gerald Stoulil
Jean Beverly
Hovenden Hospital
Laurens
Mickey
Meritt Brazier
George Hersom
Emmetsburg Hospital
George
Anderson Farm
Charles Hauswirth
Eastern Star
Des Moines
W. R. Randolph
Fort Dodge
Rebekah Lodge
Rolfe
Janet Dillman
Spencer
Fred Spangler
Mary Bloomer
Frank Stracke
Eagle Grove
Strichet
Church of the Open Bible
Lutheran Hospital
H. G. Brechler
Mayme Daugherty
Pocahontas
Peterson Home
Ernest Krump
Emmetsburg
A. A. Howe
Methodist Church
Henry Buck
Laurens Hospital
Jerry
Vincent Schott
Arthur Knight
Northwestern
Brook Gill
Roger
Joe Edge
Bessie Starrett
Iowa City
University Hospital
Cornell College
Virginia Oertley
Floyd Oertley
Mt. Vernon
June McConlogue
Virginia
Rolfe School News Kindergarten and First Word Rhymes
The Rolfe School notes show kindergarten activities on rhyming words and reading readiness with picture cues and weekly guest story books. Students add new paper shoes, celebrate birthdays, and prepare for Thanksgiving with a farm theme and a mini unit on the first Thanksgiving.
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Helen Gunderson
Tim Ricklefs
Linda Robinson
Dennis Behrendsen
James Peters
Linda Leadley
Larry Bartosh
Turkey
Church Services and Community Notes From Laurens Area
Saturday services were held at Eagle Grove from the Church of the Open Bible. Harvest Home Sunday will be observed at the Methodist church with special services. Local residents travel to Casey and Fort Dodge for visits and medical matters. In Laurens area reports include hospital stays, births, civic group meetings, choir selections, 4-H club events, and Armistice Day observances.
Bradgate Junior Class presents Tea for Tom at High School
The Bradgate Junior class staged Tea for Tom in the Bradgate high school auditorium on November 10 at 8 p.m. under the guidance of English teacher Mr. Rold. The cast included Mrs. Linder, Patty Jacobs, Pete Kirby, and others with musical numbers by Muriel Foley and Suzanne David.
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Bradgate
Tom
Bradgate High School
Rold
Linder
Pine Creat Hotel
Patty Jacobs
Pete Kirby
Lowell Jennings
Alice Covington
Phyllis Curry
Mrs. Covington
Alice
Muriel Foley
Lester Brown
Delmar Lanning
Pine Crest
Harbor Lights
Jeanie
Suzanne David
Marriage Announcement and Honors At Local Methodist Church
Eleanor Hoag and Harr were married at the Ocl odist church in Des Moines. Mrs. Belva Brandhoy was honored at a bridal shower on November 7 hosted by Homemakers and out of town guests attend. Mrs. Pete Andersen and Mrs. Sam Smith were among those from the community noting the event.
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Harry Wachtel
Harry Wing Wachtel
Eleanor Hoag
Des Moines
Ng Methodist i
Brandhoy
Hs Oe
Albert Hem
Bate
Eleany Wachtel
Wachtel
Oclodist Church
Marriagi
Yy Wein
Gr! Des Moines
Belva Brandhoy
Dist Church
Claude McVicker
Pete Andersen
Sam Smith
Eve
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the Rolfe Arrow
Robert Swan
Marion Bruce
Iowa
Towa Presss
Associariot
National Editorial A |asSociar
Havelock News
Rolfe School News
Miss Stieneke
Nancy DeWolf
Miss Jones
Cardinals
Miss Vorrie
Diedrick
Dr. Doolittle
Marilynn
the Goblins
Brian
Joel
Mary Kay
Jane
Marilyn Shimon
Marilynn Eiikenberry
Mary Jean Collins
Jane Behrendson
Larry MacVey
Denny Leadley
Joel Ives
Brian Ives
Jerry Hughes
Bobby Marsh
Moorland
William Marsh
Marian Thopson
Kathryn Bixler
Don Firkins
Mardella Dornath
Mary Ellen Dixon
Eddie Shelgren
Geraldine Hartmann
Joseph Reckard
Jon Olerich
Clara Gunderson
Marvin Dornath
Jane Shelgren
Richard Ranney
Up 'N Cummins 4-H
Mary Ann Crotty
Eugene Dyiig
Mary
Legion Boys
Ridotto
Jimmy Croft
Will Goodchild
Lester Goodchild
Will Scott
Bonnie Goodchild
Mr. Scott
Emory Johnson
Near Curlew
John Smith
Jake Smiths
Bradgate P.T.A
Hamelin
Phillip Beam
Richard Fuller
Rachel Anicker
Barbara Pedersen
Audrey Benjamin
Dennis Fuller
Tommy Nelson
Sharon Naeve
Dorothy Janssen
Jimmie
Gary Naeve
Frances Madsen
Ronnie Fuller
Patty Pedersen
Jerry Benjamin
Larry Hildman
Marie Christensen
Sharon Madsen
Jerry Taylor
Virginia Jolliffe
Susan Christensen
Jack David
Rolfe State Bank
Rolfe, Jowa
Commodore Hotel
Mr. Wachtel
Drake College
E. O. Loxterkam
Rolfe Clinic
H. G. Frigam
Chiropractor
Servia
Real Phone
Carl J
Wal Optometric
Scientific Eye
T. S. Clark, I
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F. H. Mona Dents
Res
Methodist Che
J. E. Ayn
Rus
Lite
T. J. Raynes
Jones
Office Ph
Harry Vie
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