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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1972
Page
5
The writer recalls a long track session lasting hours, fatigue from poor seating and dirt, and notes good seating for Sitting ticket holders. They commend the extensive press facilities and the need for coverage so people back home can share in the Games.
The D M T School trustees donated the playground gear to the Rolfe Area Swimming Pool. Volunteers are asked to move the equipment by Monday the 16th, with work planned for Saturday afternoon. Contact Greg Kaiser to help. The gift includes a merry go round slide and swings for the pool area.
Rolfe chamber president Glen Neugent announces Larry A. Paxson a 26 year old Fort Dodge barber will open a part time shop in Rolfe on Friday Oct 20 in the former George Krischel location. Paxson brings five years of barbering and is also an insurance agent. He is married with two children and will hold Friday and Saturday hours. Lee Spence of Humboldt visited the George Smith home Thursday.
Mrs Duerling guides Dee Ann Wagner Tim Struve and Darrin Johnson as kindergarteners learn to cook applesauce on November 4. They preheat a pan with apples sugar and cinnamon then wait for the scent as fire hats from the Rolfe Fire Department are presented during National Fire Prevention Week.
The Rolfe Arrow invites parents to bring children to the American Legion Hall in Rolfe Iowa on Saturday November 4 between 400 pm and 200 pm for free color portrait sessions by an expert photographer. Black and white prints will appear in the Rolfe Arrow with no subscription or purchase obligation. Adults and seniors may also have pictures taken. Appointments can be made with Evelyn Kaiser at 848-3369 or 848-3668.
Red Cross bloodmobile will station at Rolfe School Gym from 2 to 7 pm on Tuesday October 24. Residents aged 18 to 65 in good health are urged to call Mrs. Duitscher at 848 3663 to schedule an appointment. The drive aims to minimize wait times and take under one hour per donor.
Mrs A C Allen of Dows spends a few days with her son's family the Les Allens, visiting in town and sharing time with relatives.
William H. Howland 85 of Rolfe died October 8 1972 at Bethesda General Hospital Fort Dodge after a period of ill health. Funeral services were held at the Rolfe Presbyterian Church with Rev D Johnson officiating. Burial followed at Clinton Garfield Cemetery Rolfe. He was born February 2 1887 in Manson Iowa and married Hazel Birch July 17 1914 at Carroll. He leaves Hazel five children Donald Marcella Roger Jerry and Dorothy deceased , 11 grandchildren one great granddaughter and a brother Clarence Des Moines. He lived in Rolfe most of his life working in farming and local business.
LeRoy J. Nelson announces new national guidelines for set-aside in 1973, raising minimum sizes from one acre to five acres unless the entire field is designated. Width increases from 66 to 132 feet, with highway corner areas still allowed to promote safety. Changes require Washington Office approval and productivity parity across the farm.
Laurens Elks dominate the Rams 22 to 6 on homecoming night. Laurens advances with 185 yards to the Rams 123 as Ray Roeve scores twice including a 2 yard plunge. Rams struggle with three Rolfe fumbles and 60 yard penalties as they head to Albert City next.
The Junior class won first place with a large foot float titled Really Big Shove. The Sophomore float The Enemy Is In Our Grasp took second, while the Queens float by the Senior class finished third. The Freshmen entry carried the slogan Victory Follows Me United We Stand Divided We Fall and placed fourth.
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