Merger Vote Set For Quad Valley District
A special election on October 12 asks voters in Gilmore City Bradgate and Rolfe communities whether to reorganize into the Quad Valley Community School District. Polling places: Rolfe School and Gilmore City Bradgate City Hall. If approved, the seven director board will govern seven director districts with future formation July 1, 1977.
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Gilmore City
Bradgate
Rolfe
Gilmore City - Bradgate
City Hall
Humboldt County
Pocahontas County
Webster County
Iowa
Rolfe Community
Pocahontas
Palo Alito
Quad Valley Community
Supt
Keplinger
Rolfe Community School crowns 1976 Homecoming royalty
Lisa Post is named Homecoming Queen with Kent Hovey as King at the Coronation Ceremony in the school gym. Royal court includes Tom Shimon, Russ Johnson, Jane Freeman, Jane Frerk, Debbie DeWall, and Scott Barrett. Parade theme "1976 A Space Odyssey." Float winners listed by class.
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Joan Allen
Rolfe
Lisa Post
Fred Post
Kent Hovey
Dick Hovey
Lisa
Tom Shimon
John Shimon
Russ Johnson
Dale Johnson
Jane Freeman
Jerry Freeman
Jane Frerk
Harold Frerk
Debbie DeWall
Raymond DeWall
Scott Barrett
Dick Barrett
King Kent
FFA Test Plot Yields Explore Herbicides and Varieties
The FFA conducted a test on herbicides and soybean varieties yielding about 4 bushels per acre. Results show varying weed control from excellent to poor with smartweed as the main challenge. Named soybean lines include Chippewas, Hodgsons, Wells variants, Dorsey, Clemens blends, and Wells xan. The team credits Shimon Farms and several Shimon family members for seeds, chemicals, and labor contributions to the trial.
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FFA
Hodgsons
Wiletar
Dorsey
Amsey
Clemens
Xan
Corspy
Liston Named Top Salesman for June 1976
Robert C. Adaton career underwriter for Farm Bureau Insurance Pocahontas Palo Alto Agency designated as topper of June 1 1976 beginh class.
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Robert C. Adaton
Farm Bureau Insurance
Pocahontas,Palo. Alto
Lions Club Joins World Lions Service Day Effort
Rolfe Lions Club members join other Lions worldwide on World Lions Service Day October 8 to perform acts of friendship kindness and goodwill. The global Lions Club with over a million members promotes the motto We Serve as volunteers mobilize across communities.
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Rolfe Lions Club
Lions Club
Ingawidual
Saicidu
Rolfe Chamber to Hold Monday Noon Luncheon
The Rolfe Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday October 11 at the Library for a noon luncheon and a brief business meeting.
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Rolfe Chamber of Commerce
Editors Quote Book: Don't Shrink From Responsibility
The editor cites Beattie Arnold Glasow on growth and responsibility, urging individuals and organizations to face duties boldly rather than retreat. The quote emphasizes accountability as a path to progress.
Gun Safety Course Set for Pocahontas County
Pocahontas County Sheriff Jerry Donovan reports a gun safety course scheduled for Wednesday October 13 at 7 00 p m in the Pocahontas Public High School library. Instructors say boys and girls ages 10 14 and adults may attend the first of two sessions with a completion certificate required for concealed weapons permit applicants. The second night will be announced later by the Gun Club instructors.
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Pocahontas County
Jerry Donovan
Pocahontas Public High School
Donovan
Pocahontas
Citizens of Tomorrow photo day announced in Rolfe
The Rolfe Arrow announces a free portrait day at the Legion Hall on Wednesday October 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Children from the area can have their pictures taken with no charge or obligation.
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Rolfe Arrow
Legion Hall
Urabas
RSENS
Appreciation Day Planned by Rolfe Chamber of Commerce
Rolfe Chamber of Commerce led by Mrs. Pat Wood meets in the library basement for lunch and a brief board update. Plans outline October 12 and November 20 Appreciation Days, a December 6 Christmas party, and December promotions with Legion Hall coffee events and a 4 pm gift draw.
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Rolfe Chamber of Commerce
Pat Wood
Ber
Legion Ps
Legion Hall
Dedication of Allen digital computer organ at St Pauls
Dedication services will be held at St Pauls St Pauls Lutheran Church for the new Allen digital computer organ with special music by Northwestern College, Orange City. Dr Jiskoot, organist for the American Reformed Church of Orange City, earned the Doctor of Musical Arts in Organ Performance from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1972 and studied with Dr Lumsden at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He has given recitals in New York City and Cambridge and has appeared as guest organist.
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St. Paul's
Lutheran _ Church
Northwestern College
Orange City
American Reformed Church of
Jiskoot
University of Colorado
Boulder
Lumsden
Royal Academy of Music
London
England
New York City
Catsfe
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Rolfe Community School
Farley
Peg Peterson
Mary Schnetter
Nated
Shimon
Clara Shimon
al Ripperger
Steve Jorgensen
John
Bill
Mike Shimon
Liston
Lions Service
Chamber
Beatie
Arnold Glasow
Waltz
St. Pauls
Rodney Jskeoo
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