Rolfe High School Courthouse? Basketball lineup and 1939 40 schedule
The Rolfe high school basketball team trains for another season with Don Cornwell Johnie Pouelsen Dale Rickard at forwards Glyde Smith center James Taylor Jack Patterson Dick Cox guards and other prospects Ray Smith Arnold Sandvig Earl Twigg Hart McIntire Graham Gary Hauck Beuckle Molyneux. The 1939 40 schedule lists games from November 27 Storm Lake to March 1 sectional tourney with multiple road trips and home dates including Laurens Livermore Humboldt Swea City and Rockwell City.
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Rolfe High School
Rolfe
Don Cornwell
Johnie’ Pouelsen
Dale Rickard
Glyde Smith
James Taylor
Jack Patterson
Dick Cox
Ray Smith
Arnold
Sandvig
Earl Twigg
Gerald Hart
James McIntire
Marsh Graham
Evert Gary
James Hauck
Fred Beucle
Bob Molyneux
Storm Lake
Webster City
Theresa
Livermore
Rockwell City
Humboldt
Gowrie
Twin Lakes
Logan
Manson
Fonda
Albert City
Laurens
Neds
Lake
City
Swea City
Smilin Through at Dorothy Bennet Students
Lorene George reports Smilin Through was chosen for high school students to teach harmony. Kathleen and Kenneth are star cross lovers facing a fifty year old family grudge, Kenneth returns from war wounded and wins Kathleen’s marriage.
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Dorothy Bennet
Rolfa
Kathleen
Kenneth
Tle
Lorene George
Home Declam. Contest Set for Monday at High School
Public invited to the high school auditorium Monday at 2 30 for the home declamatory contest. No admission charge. Acts include Viola solo by Rachel Wiegman, orations by Mary Isabelle Chambers and others, plus dramatic pieces by Mary Margaret Brinkman and Leone Chapman. Judges to render decision.
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Rachel Wiegman
Mary Margaret Brinkman
Elizabeth the Queen
Leone Chapman
Lorene George
Jean Mather
Fire at Lunschrupp Cafe and Bakery Extinguished
A fire at the Lunschrupp Cafe and Bakery early Wednesday was quickly put out after starting from an electrical wiring defect. The blaze damaged the back door floor and partition while one booth bench was scorched. Water damaged basement goods. Edgar Smith alerted the fire department at 6 a.m. Rolfe firefighters arrived promptly and prevented further damage.
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Edgar Smith
Rolfe Fire Department
Reception for Pastor and Wife in Rolfe Held at Methodist
A dinner and social honoring Rev. and Mrs. E. J. Plummer and teachers of Rolfe and Des Moines township schools will be at the Methodist church Friday November 24 at 7 o clock. Attendees, excluding honored guests, are asked to bring a covered dish and sandwiches for the family.
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E. J. Plummer
Rolfe
Des Moines
Methodist Church
Home Study Club Honors Miss Cleaver
The American Home Study club met Friday with Mrs. L. A. Hansen hosting. A program highlighted by a resume of Miss Geraldine Cleaver, former Rolfe operator and current writer for multiple papers, plus readings and music by members and guests.
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Home Study Club
Miss Cleaver
L. A. Hansen
American Home Study Club
Victor Shimon
H. A. Sinning
Grant Pollock
C. L. Gunderson
Wm. Matteson
Coca-Cola
Gunderson
Matteson
Geraldine Cleaver
Rolfe
Rolfe Arrow
Anita
Omaha World-Herald
Des Moines, Register and Tribune
Cass County
C. B. Boyce
W. L. McIntire
Gerald Chase of
Bradgate
De Mills Leave for Idaho Farm Home
Mr and Mrs W E De Mill and daughter Bonnie Jean depart for their new home two miles southwest of Twin Falls Idaho on a recently purchased small farm.
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W. E. de Mill
Bonnie Jean
Twin Falls
Idaho
Enrollments Grow for Pocahontas 4-H Club Work
Over 100 veteran 4-H members and 35 new enrollees have signed up for 1940 Pocahontas county 4-H clubs. County Agent E J Schmuecker says enrollment should finish by December as November is statewide enrollment month. Farm youths aged 10 to 21 and girls 12 to 21 may join any time, with leaders listed for Swan Lake Cummins and other local units.
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Pocahontas County
E. J. Schmuecker
Schmuecker
Swan Lake-Cummins
Harold Ryen
Marshall Minute-Men
Virgil Wenell
Avery Shold
Dover
E. J. Kelly
Cummins Cooperators
Gail Ives
Powhatan
Harvey Minkler
Parents Should Report Communicable Disease Signs
Iowa health officials warn placards will be placed on homes with infectious disease this winter. Many parents lack a physician and fail to report cases to local health officers, hindering outbreak control and risking child exposure. Cooperation and reporting are urged under state law with penalties for noncompliance.
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Iowa
Iowa State Department of Health
Board of Health
Red Cross Roll Call Under Way in Rolfe Area
Red Cross membership drive sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary begins with eight ladies canvassing in town and Des Moines township Woman's Club workers in rural Rolfe area. Community cooperation reported as generous responses noted.
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RED Cross
American Legion Auxiliary
Des Moines Township
Tests Planned For Iowa High Schools In 1940
The University of Iowa plans two statewide events in 1940. The every pupil high school testing program will run May 6 and 7, and the state individual scholarship contest will be held June 4 and 6. Over 60,000 students from about 800 schools are expected to participate.
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University of Iowa
Iowa
Des Moines Township High Operetta to Be Presented
The Des Moines Township High School music students present An Old Kentucky Garden on Tuesday evening November 28 at 800 P M directed by Miss Louise Neal. The production features solos chorus numbers and dances with a large cast led by Marjorie Peterson and Loren Thompson and includes many named characters and dancers.
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Desames Township
Kentucky
Louise Neal
Marjorie Peterson
Jeanie
Loren Thompson
Richard
Stephen C. Foster
Junior Peterson
Colonel Stanton
Dale Hewlett
Phillip
Eldon Sennett
Joy
Dorothy Joens
Hannah
Carol Smith
Henry Blow
Black Face Hoe Down
Orval Heathman
Miss Wood
Miss Hurley
Plover High School Opens Basketball Season
Plover high school opened the basketball season with Providence Township high of Sulphur Springs. The boys lost 41 to 19 while the girls defeated Sulphur Springs 35 to 27. The schedule lists games through February including girls and boys sectionals.
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Plover High School
Providence Township
Sulphur Springs
Plover
Gilmore City
Havelock
Fonda
Hampton
Oakland
Allerton
Thompson’s
West Bend
Curlew
Mallard
Laurens
Ottosen
Bradgate
Pocahontas
Return Home for Mrs Heathman and Baby
Mrs Lawrence Heathman and her infant son returned to their home on Sunday after staying at the home of Mrs C A Zeck in Plover following release from Fort Dodge Lutheran hospital. Miss Lucille Everson arrives from Michael Reese hospital Chicago on a three months vacation to care for Mrs Heathman and baby.
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Lawrence Heathman
Gundersons Attend 59th Mutual Insurance Convention
Mr and Mrs C L Gunderson attended the 59th annual convention of Mutual Insurance companies of Town in Des Moines November 14 15 16 as delegates. The Pocahontas County Mutual Insurance Co was represented by several officers and members including QO E Lehnus Rolfe Fred Hawley Laurens J H Bucher Plover Fred Hayswirth Havelock J A Hudek Pocahontas and Wm McIntire Fonda. A banquet by Iowa Mutual Wind and Tornado Insurance Co drew 600 guests with a 30 piece accordion band led by Frank Brady. A visiting ladies luncheon was held for delegates wives.
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C. L. Gunderson
Des Moines
Mutual Insurance Companies
Fort Des Moines
Gunderson
Pocahontas County Mutual Insurance Company
Iowa Mutual Wind and Tornado Insurance Co
Funeral services for Paul Madsen at M E Church
Funeral services were held for Paul Vernon Madsen at the Methodist church with Rev. E J Plummer officiating. Music by a Bradgate quartet. Burial in Clinton Garfield cemetery. Paul was born March 5 1911 in Rolfe Iowa and died November 17 1939 in Fort Dodge Lutheran hospital at age 1 year 8 months 12 days. Survived by parents two sisters Beverly Marilyn and brother Leslie with several distant relatives attending.
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Paul Vernon Madsen
Fort Dodge Lutheran Hospital
Methodist Church
E. J. Plummer
Eli Cupp
Chris Sorensen
Henry Sorensen
Bradgate
Gene
Dean’ Madsen
Paul’s
Gerald
Donald Sorensen
J. C. Brogotti
A. A. Firkins
Clinton-Garfield Cemetery
Chris
Edna Madsen
Rolfe
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Beverly
Marilyn
Leslie
Chas. Matthey
Bernard Matthey
Joe Rindt
Emil Matthey
North Dakota
Charles Nicolet
Harold Campbell
Iowa Falls
Julius Nicolet
Armand Nicolet
Lawrence Miller
Thornton, Ia
Edna Fisher Marries Walter Wittneben in Presbyterian Church
Edna Fisher and Walter Wittneben were united in marriage November fifteenth nineteen eighty nine at five thirty p m in the manse of the Presbyterian church with Rev H A Sinning officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Burton Roland of Emmetsburg. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs E O Fisher of Rolfe wore a wine colored dress with matching hat. The groom and his attendant wore brown suits. The couple will reside in Emmetsburg.
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Edna Fisher
Walter Wittneben
Presbyterian Church
H. A
Burton Roland
Emmetsburg
E. O. Fisher
Rolfe
Roland
Eikenberry Announces 20th Anniversary Sale in Rolfe
The E Eikenberry store will hold a sale this week to mark the 20th anniversary of Mr. Eikenberry starting his business in Rolfe. An advertisement inside lists numerous bargains offered.
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E. Eikenberry
Mr. Eikenberry
Rolfe
Coffee Shop Redecorated With New Paint and Floors
The F. L. Zimmer coffee shop is being redecorated with cream walls green floors and revarnished booths as part of a fresh interior update. The work emphasizes a brighter inviting space for customers.
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F. L. Zimmer
Elwyn Hansen Undergoes Operation At St Marys Rochester
Elwyn Hansen was operated on Thursday at St Marys hospital in Rochester Minnesota. His parents Julius and Mrs Hansen and his sister Mrs Lester Mason of Des Moines visited Sunday. Loreta Leonard traveled from Chicago to see her brother and will stay until Friday when Elwyn is expected to be released and brought home. He is up and around and hopes to return home in about a week.
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Elwyn Hanson
St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Julius Hanson
Lester Mason
Des Moines
Earl Baring
Loreta Leonard
Chicago
Pocahontas County Farmers Enjoy Bigger Income This Year
County Agent Schmuecker notes despite the year’s lowest farm prices since 1934, total income for Pocahontas County farmers should be among the highest in years due to large sales, government payments, and the corn loan program. Statewide income may top 600 million dollars, with 1929 boom level purchasing power. Christmas shoppers have reasons to be optimistic about farm profits and markets.
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Pocahontas County
Schmuecker
Town State College
Iowa
Garfield Go-Getters Oyster Supper in Garfield
The Go-Getters held an oyster supper at the home of Mrs. LeRoy Nelson on November 16. Members answering roll call included Beryl White Mary Margaret Brinkman Ada Marie George Lorene George Mary Isabella Chambers Phyllis DeWolf Dorothy Jones Bertha Ellen George Beverly De Wolf and Melba Ader. Officers Ada Marie George Lorene George Beryl White and Mary Margaret Brinkman were installed. A December meeting Christmas party was planned at Mary Margaret Brinkman’s home.
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LeRoy Nelson
Beryl White
Mary Margaret Brinkman
Ada Marie George
Lorene George
Mary Isabella Chambers
Phyllis DeWolf
Dorothy Jones
Bertha Ellen George
Beverly de Wolf
Melba Ader
County Legion and Auxiliary Hold Joint Meeting at Pocahontas
Fourteen Auxiliary members attended the county joint meeting of the American Legion and Auxiliary in Pocahontas on Tuesday evening November 12. Principal speakers were George Paradise department commander of Sioux City and Mrs Cecelia Sawyer state president of the Auxiliary from Winterset.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Pocahontas
George Paradise
Sioux City
Cecelia Sawyer
Winterset
Christmas street decoration plans announced by business club
At Tuesday's Business Men's club meeting the street decorating committee reported supplies ordered and work to begin on arrival. Local business houses will close at 10 oclock Thanksgiving Day November 30.
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Business Men’s Club
Committee On
Riches Cafe and Hotel Auction Planned Next Monday
P. J. Riches announces an auction sale of the Nelson Hotel and Crystal Cafe to be held Monday, November 27. The Riches have operated the business since January 1980 and will leave Rolfe due to Mrs. Riches health. They will move to a climate better for her health if a suitable offer is received.
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P. J. Riches
Nelson
Riches
Rolfe
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Rolfe” Als
M. D. Anderson
Art Evans
Ralph Smith
D. Anderson
Jack George
Richard Cox
Smith
Evans
Eam
Marysabelle Chambers
Gerhard Cornath
Robert Obrecht
Frances Phillips
Don Shimon
Lunschrupp
DE Mills
D. M. T. Boosters
Virgil Vaughn
Garfield Hustlers
Arlo Ives
Morris Ives
D. M. T. High
Gundersons
Madsen Baby
M. E. Church
Fort Dodge Hospital
Eikenberry
Elwyn Hansen
Rochester Hospital
Pocahontas Co
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