Homecoming Queen and Attendants Crowned for 1966
The 1966 Rolfe Homecoming Court is pictured with Queen Susan Rickless and attendants Sharon Truetzen Becki Ives Jane Bielefeldt and Susan Trimble. They were crowned at a Thursday pep rally before the September 20 game against the Albert City Hurricanes and wore yellow mum corsages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Sharon Truetzen
Becki Ives
Susan Rickless
Jane Bielefeldt
Susan Trimble
Albert City Hurricanes
Larson Johnson Vows Exchanged At St. Pauls
Miss Dianna Jean Larson became the bride of Dean Lewis Johnson in a candlelight ceremony at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Rolfe. Pastor Irving Tange officiated as the couple, from Humboldt and Rolfe families, pledged their vows with ceremony details and reception notes.
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Dianna Jean
Larson
Dean Lewis
Johnnson
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Rolfe
Francis’ Larson
Humboldt
Francis Larson
Fritz Johnson
Irving Tange
Jong
Able Watt
Ain
Watt
Weil
Honor Behrends
Pf. Gree Taffeta’ Bae
Ae ‘Johnson
Rs. Wim. Sandvig
August Nielsen
Earl’ Kauft- 1
Jim cm Ekabank
Fred
Percom
Hoptens
The
Braniff International names reservations supervisor in Chicago
Applegate is promoted to reservations supervisor for Braniff International in Chicago according to company announcements. The appointment strengthens the airline’s customer service and booking operations at the Midwest hub.
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Pps
Braniff ‘International
Chicago
Applegate
Rams Edge Gilmore City Bradley in 7-0 Nailbiter
Rolfe Rams managed a 7-0 victory over Gilmore City Bradley Rockets amid fumbles and penalties. Marc Sroufe stood out as RB, Dean Pedersen connected with Jack Feldman for the decisive score as Rams seek revenge against Rockwell City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Rams
Gilmore City
Bradgate
Rockets
Qnes
G.C.B
Marc ‘Sroufe
Dean Pedersen
Jack Feldman
Feldman
Gilmore
Eave
Rockwell
City
Marc “Sroufe
Joe ‘Pedersen
Tom Olerich
Ray Anderson
Roger’ ‘Turley
Itheir
Rockwell City
Wildcats
Jon
Twin Rivers
Beare
Peterson Services Held for L P Peterson in Rolfe
Funeral services were held Monday October 10 1966 at the Rolfe Methodist Church for L P Pete Peterson 77 lifelong Rolfe resident. Keith Hauser officiated with Mrs Ray Smith soloist and Mrs L C Olney organist. Pallbearers were Cecil Cumming Post No 26 members with interment at St Margaret's Cemetery. Powers Funeral Home in charge. Peterson died October 5 1966 of natural causes per Pocahontas medical examiner. He was born May 19 1889 near Gilmore City Iowa, married Thresa Miller in 1933, and left survivors including two sons five brothers and other relatives.
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L. P
Pete) Peterson
Rolfe
Keith Hauser
Rolfe Methodist Church
Ray Smith
Isle of Somewhere
L. C. Olney
Thomas Diggs
LeRoy Nelson
Cecil Cumming
Peterson
St. Margaret’s Cemetery
Powera Funeral Home
Hig
Pocahontas
William Brinkman
Louis Peterson
Lars
Amelia Peterson
Gilmore City
Town
Ita
Thresa Miller
Manson
Ince
Water Department
Methodist Church
Eels
Fivo
Knutson
Kathryn
Blué ‘Earth
Minn
Eva” ‘Gutknecht
Hammond
Ind
Roy Peterson
Yankton
Ss. Dak
Oscar Peterson
Hunting Seasons Open With Varied Bag Limits
The State Conservation Commission announced the opening of hunting seasons for raccoon, deer, duck, and coot. Raccoon limits apply statewide from noon October 15 to midnight February 28, 1967. Deer bow season runs from October through November 18 and ends November 26.
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State’ Conservation Commission
Towa
Farmers Union Aims 500 Members in Pocahontas County
County Farmers Union officials announce a 1967 membership goal of 500 with 144 members currently. President Roy Simonson outlines plans as local leaders build momentum for fall and winter activities, with Tony Dechant of Denver set to attend the victory meeting once the goal is reached. Kenneth Schuman of Des Moines serves as state president.
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Pocahiontas County
Roy Simonson
Rolfaig
Farmers Union
Gerald Stoull
Havelock
James
Jim) Bartosh
Pocahontas
Simonson
Tony Dechant
Denver
Colorado
Kenneth Schuman
Des Moines
Preale Ent
Farmers Union Calls for Parity and Members
Farmers urged to unite for full parity on commodities as the union outlines figures and facts to justify joining. Secretary Saya Bartosh presses stronger organizing efforts across current and future issues.
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Saya
Bartosh
Dedication Planned for St John’s School Gilmore City
The new St John’s School of Gilmore City will be dedicated Sunday Oct 16 at 4 pm with Most Rev Joseph M Mueller officiating and Rev Donald Kleen preaching. Speakers include Rep Stan Greigg and Rev John F Cain. a banquet follows. The school opened this fall with offices classrooms library gym kitchen and storage.
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St. John’s School
Gilmore City
Joseph M. Mueller
Sioux City
Donald Kleen
Fort Dodge
David’ MicGoey
Sylvester Grady
Thomas
Nash
Pocahontas
John’ ‘Cullen
Clare
David
Hogan
Rolfe
Ithe Pee
Mrs Mary Ellen Wadsley and Kenneth Fox Wed in Rolfe
Mrs Mary Ellen Wadsley and Kenneth Fox united in marriage on Thursday evening October 6 at Justice of the Peace C W Harris home in Rolfe. Attendants were Mrs Nona Fridolfson and Larry Jensen of Pocahontas. The couple will reside in Pocahontas where Mr Fox works at the Pocahontas Lumber Store.
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Mary Ellen Wadsley
Kenneth Fox
Justice of the ‘Peace
C. W. Harris
Rolfe
Nona Fridolfson
Larry Jensen
Pocahontas
Fox
Rolfe Club elects Jerry Turner as president
The Greater Rolfe Club named Jerry Turner president for the coming year at its October 9 meeting. Don Shoemaker was elected vice president and Al Vaughn was installed secretary. Warren Freeman and Greg Kaiser will replace Pat Wood and Bill Brinkman on the club board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Rolfe Club
Jerry Turner
Turner
Don Shoemaker
al Vaughn
Warren Freeman
Greg Kaiser
Pat Wood
Bill Brinkman
Jennie Joens 59 Rites Held in Pocahontas
Mrs. Jennie Joens a former Rolfe resident died October 2 at Siason Nursing Home Humboldt. Services were held October 5 at St. Peter Lutheran Pocahontas with Rev. Langholz officiating. Burial Summit Hill Cemetery Pocahontas. Survivors include son Robert Rolfe. daughters Harley Fisher Livermore Jerry Knight Humboldt and Robert Wolge Havelock. six grandchildren. brothers Henry Schoon Pocahontas and Bert Schoon Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Joens
Rolfe
Siason
Humboldt
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Pocahontas
A. G. Langholz
Summit Hill Cemetery
LeRoy Schoon
Lawrence Schoon
Eldon Joens
Gerald Joens
Martin DeWall
Alfred Managen
Jennie Schoon Joens
Lincoln Townships
Herman Joens
Robert of
Harley Fisher
Livermore
Jerry Knight
Robert Wolge
Hog Sale Nets Big Turnout at Olerich Farm
Local hog producer from Poland China lines Olerich farm reported a Tuesday sale night featuring 88 hogs. Mrs Olerich noted strong demand and high prices, with the Bala factory cited as a contributing factor to the busy event.
Golden Wedding Honors For Hartnett Couple In Gilmore City
Golden wedding celebration for Mr and Mrs John Hartnett of Gilmore City held Sunday October 10 at St Johns Parish Center. Open house hosted by children R Stiver Des Moines Hartnett family Kans City Mary Downey Perry and others. Attendants and guests traveled from California Minneapolis Kansas City Des Moines and surrounding towns. A stray note mentions a meter length excess over a yard.
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John Hartnett
Gilmore’ City
St. John's Parish
R. Stiver
Des Moines
Robert Hartnett
Kansacs City
Mary Downey
Perry
Hartnett
California
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Sneldon
Fort Dodge
Laurens
Fonda
Webster City
Humboldt
Pocahontas Votes Down Gas Franchise Bid
Pocahontas votersreject a North Central Public Service Co natural gas franchise 221 to 195 with a 25 year term and city takeover option after ten years if two thirds agree. Earlier in June 7 a similar People's Natural Gas Co request failed 306 to 216.
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Pocahontas
North Central Public Service Co
People’s’ Natural Gas Cay
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St. Paul’s
Cos
Rivers
Albert City
Sunset Hill Manor
Jim Wilson
Gr. Rolfé Club
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