Kibbie Brownlee Seek Vacant Iowa Senate Seat
In Iowa's 45th District Emmetsburg hosts district conventions to nominate candidates for the vacancy caused by the death of Walter Hammer. Republicans chose S. J. Brownlee of Emmetsburg, Democrats eyed John Kibbie of Emmetsburg as a contender. Delegates from Pocahontas Palo Alto and Emmet counties attended both parties events.
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Kibbie
Brownlee
Iowa
Emmetsburg
Walter Hammer
Estherville
Pocahontas
Palo Alto
Emmet
S. J. Brownlee
John Kibbie
Rams Fall 14 7 to Laurens in Homecoming Battle
Laurens Elks beat Rolfe 14 to 7 on homecoming night as Laurens moves into a tie for first in the conference with Rockwell City and Manson. Rolfe's defense struggled though four fumbles by Laurens were recovered by Rolfe. The Elks outgained Rolfe 312 to 178 yards and controlled most of the game, with Laurens scoring the go ahead TD late in the final quarter.
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Rolfe Rams
Laurens Elks
Elks
Rockwell City
Manson
Rams
Laurens
Rolfe
Ram
Hanish
Bill Tjaden
Mark Feldman
Tjaden
Feldman
Albert City - Truesdale
Hurricanes
T.R
Tom Winkleblack
Mike Pedersen
Mooring Stone Viewing Planned Near Rolfe
Area residents may view the Mooring Stone on the Jim Martin farm four miles east of Rolfe this Sunday at 2 00 pm. Meet in the east pasture marked Martinsdale and follow Martins to the rock. Mooring stones like this were believed to anchor Viking ships with mooring pins used to detach in danger.
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Jim Martin
Rolfe
Martinsdale
Martin Farm
Five More Seek Town Council Seats In Rolfe Race
Eight men contest the five Rolfe Town Council positions after five more filed by the Tuesday deadline. Incumbents Richard Schott and H A Kaiser seek re election while others would be new to the posts. The mayoral race features Pat Wood Clifford Harris and Ed Weiland. Park Commissioner Garth Stouse faces no opposition. Town Treasurer Amy Turley also runs unopposed. A November 3 special election will decide term staggering versus current all member elections every two years.
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Johnnie Loss
Forrest Tutt
H. A. Kaiser
John Young
Richard Schott
Don Shoemaker
Jerry Turner
Kenneth Pederson
Rolfe
Pat Wood
Clifford Harris
Ed Weiland
Bill Spencer
Jerry Robinson
Lester Thorson
Garth Stouse
Amy Turley
Rolfe High honors two students in National Merit tests
Rolfe Community High School announces two students Ruth Rickard and Cheryl Wilson as Letters of Commendation recipients for high performance on the 1969 National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. They rank among the upper two percent nationwide and are listed near the 15,000 semifinalists named previously by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
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Rolfe Community High School
Paul L. Strickfaden
Ruth Rickard
Everett Rickard
Cheryl Wilson
L. D. Wilson
United States
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Rolfe High School 1969 Homecoming Queen Candidates
Five senior girls from Rolfe High School are vying for the 1969 Homecoming Queen. Queen will be chosen by the football squad from Diane Bierstedt Janis Ferguson Ruth Rickard Cheryl Wilson and Joni Zeman. 2:00 Friday crowns queen at Rolfe Memorial Auditorium.
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Rolfe High School
Rolfe
Joni Zeman
Ruth Rickard
Cheryl Wil
Son
Janis Ferguson
Diane Bierstedt
Rolfe Community School
Albert City-Truesdale Hurricanes
R.H.S
Rolfe School
Dick Bierstedt
Bendixen Memorial Field
Pam Peters
Albert City-Truesdale
Bendixon Field
Rams
Rolfe Chamber Opens Season With Luncheon Meeting
The Rolfe Chamber of Commerce starts its new season with a noon luncheon and business meeting on Monday. Pat Wood assumes presidency for the year as the membership drive is set for discussion. Members are urged to attend in the Marine Room of the Uptown Cafe.
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Rolfe Chamber of Commerce
Pat Wood
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Marine Room
Uptown Cafe
Music Mothers To Meet October 15 In Rolfe School
The Music Mothers plan a Monday October 15 meeting at 7 30 p m in the Home Ec room of Rolfe School to discuss matters and decisions affecting members and student activities. Members with children in Junior High Band Junior High Mixed Chorus Boys and Girls Glee Clubs High School Band or Concert Band are considered Music Mothers. Mr and Mrs R D Higgins were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Kerns of Britt.
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Rolfe School
Dedication of Torrey Pines in Del Mar Calif
Mrs Nellie Brinkman of Rolfe member of the Betty Alden Chapter DAR attended the Torrey Pines dedication in the Torrey Pine State Reserve Del Mar California on September 27 sponsored by DeAnza Chapter DAR Seven trees were dedicated by De Anza Chapter DAR members and friends The Brinkman family donated one tree in memory of H D Brinkman and in honor of Mrs Nellie E Brinkman Twenty Brinkman relatives attended from Bakersfield Long Beach Laguna Hills and San Diego for a family picnic after the ceremony.
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Nellie Brinkman
Rolfe
Betty Alden
DAR
Emmetsburg
Torrey Pines
Torrey Pine State Reserve
del Mar
Calif
DeAnza
F. J. Ford
Brinkman
H. D. Brinkman
Nellie E. Brinkman
Santa Rose Island
Channel Islands
Santa Barbara
Ford
Bakersfield
Long Beach
Lagune Hills
San Diego
Bean Harvest Underway Near Rolfe In 1969
Farmers report an above average bean harvest around Rolfe with yields of 40 to 50 bushels per acre. Orval Heathman was combining beans on his rented U4 farm north of Rolfe when rain moved into the area.
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Rolfe
Orval Heathman
Edith B Wander Cook dies in Phoenix after illness
Funeral services were held September 11 at the Mercer Mortuary Phoenix for Edith B Cook a former Rolfe Iowa resident born October 27 1886. She died September 8 1969 at Doctors Hospital Phoenix after a 27 day illness. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery Phoenix. She married George R Cook May 15 1907 and had son Howard J Cook. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Methodist Church. Her husband preceded her in death.
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Edith B. Cook
Rolfe
Mercer Mortuary
Phoenix
Ariz
Wm. Bennett
Greenwood Cemetery
Edith B. Wander Cook
Caroline
Abel Hix Hancher
Iowa
Doctors Hospital
George R. Cook
Howard Jr
Order of Eastern Star
Methodist Church
Howard J. Cook
Pocahontas History Dinner Set for Oct 20
The Pocahontas County Historical Society announces its annual dinner and meeting on Monday October 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Palmer Public School gym. Hubert Moeller will discuss The History of Towa, with period music and a request for attendees to wear old fashioned dress. Antiques displays may occur. contact Brownie MacVey for details. Tickets are $2.00 from Mrs. Russell Harris. no tickets at the door.
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Pocahontas County
Voc Ag Council Plans Night Classes
The Vocational Agriculture Council met October 2 at the school and planned adult classes starting January 7, 1970. Evening topics will use current agriculture subjects. Attending were Kermit Shimon, Raymond Wiegert, Robert Pedersen, Alvin Vaughn, and advisor Richard Melot. a topics list will be published later.
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Vocational Agriculture Council
Kermitt Shimon
Raymond Wiegert
Robert Pedersen
Alvin Vaughn
Richard Melot
Rev Brase Honored on 25th Ordination Anniversary
The Rev G H Brase pastor of St Pauls Lutheran Church was honored Sunday October 5 on the 25th anniversary of his ordination. Open house followed the program with readings by Rev J F Wipperman Rev Dallas Johnson and Rev W Gies among speakers. About 75 people from multiple towns attended and a luncheon was served.
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G. H. Brase
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
St. Paul’s
Verna Ryen
James Moline
C. W. Bielefeldt
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Cleve’ Kern
Curtis Kerns
Perry Johnson
John W. Nielsen
Garland Westerman
Brase
Robert Pedersen
Norman Mattke
Waverly
Fred Brase
Tripoli
Roy Simonson
Plainfield
Eldorado
West Union
Gilmore City
Waterloo
Palmer
Manson
Pomeroy
Nashua
Rolfe
Nancy Brase
Rev. W. Gies
Top Boar At Olerich Sale Draws Illinois Buyer
Orvan Olerich's hog sale drew buyers from six states besides Iowa. Forty Poland China boars averaged $157 and 71 gifts averaged $97. The top boar sold for $600 to Bennett's Polands of Martinsville TH. The top gift fetched $360 to Don Lang of Beloit Wisconsin. Auctioneer was Harry Duncan of Columbus Junction.
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Orvan Olerich
Iowa
Bennett
Martinsville
Don Lang
Beloit
Wis
Harry Duncan
Columbus Junction
Track Meet Saturday Invitational at Rolfe Golf Course
Rolfe will host an invitational cross country meet this Saturday October 11 at 11 00 a.m. The event takes place on the local golf course and invites runners from area teams.
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Rolfe
Homecoming Parade Float Planned with Community Help
Notice invites Merce residents and spouses to assist with a Homecoming Parade float. Volunteers should report to Town Hall at 7 00 Thursday evening for setup and coordination.
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Rolfe Chamber of Commerce
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Rolfe Laurens
Albert City
Rolfer Manson
Rockwell C
Twin Rivers
Market Report
Stone Sun
AT Martins
Rolfe Memorial Auditorium
Liston
Music Mothers
R. D. Higgins
Paul Kerns
Britt
Rev. Brase
Olerich
Ill
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