Homecoming Queen Crowns and Local Notices Span Iowa Events
Grace Block was crowned homecoming queen with attendants Jane Behrendsen La Jean Gutz Virginia Dornath and Marilyn Shimon Nancy Vain carried the crown and scepter. A Cleve land Lifeboat Station member is home on leave and rural mail carrier O B Fuller Jr resigned. Irene Otto returns from Game Lodge Fort Dodge plans work. Curtis Kerns discharged from the army and home. Storm Lake marching band contest attended. Weekend freeze aids corn picking with 90 percent expected by midweek heavy yields cited. Ardyce Johnson was queen of the 1948 homecoming with attendants Dolores Ferden Virginia DeVaul Yvonne Oskvng and Joan Nielsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Block
Jane Behrendsen
la Jean Gutz
Virginia Dornath
Marilyn Shimon
Nancy Vainreb
BMC
Forrest Tutt
Cleveland
Ohio
O. B. Fuller, Jr
Rolfe
Irene Otto
Custer State Park
Black Hills
Fort Dodge
Curtis Kerns
Zen
Storm Lake
Ardyce Johnson
Dolores Ferden
Virginia DeVaul
Yvonne Oskvng
Joan Nielsen
Dewey Warren Vote Named After Presidential Pair
A 20 year old note traces the middle name Warren to the Dewey Warren Vote ticket after the Republican convention. L R Davidson Don Davidson Telmer Sime and Arnold Wold leave for a South Dakota pheasant hunting trip. Mrs J B Rutgers Joan Allen Mrs C E Eppelsheimer Karlene Janet McFad
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Dewey
Bradgate
Warren
Dewey Warren
L. R. Davidson
Don Davidson
Telmer Sime
Arnold Wold
South Dakota
J. B. Rutgers
Joan and Allen
C. E. Eppelsheimer
Karlene
Janet McFad
Rolfe Opens New Business and Homecoming Pep Rally
Thirty years ago Rolfe opened Telmer Lime’s Refrigerated Lockers and Rolfe's new business enter prise continues strong. A mass pep meeting precedes the homecoming game with Leo Cornwell and Winnifred Brink man named as king and queen. Deane Gunderson visits Ames family after piloting a plane home. Rolfe gridders beat Rockwell in a strong football performance last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Telmer Lime
Pep
Leo Cornwell
Winnifred Brinkman
John Wiegman
Sally Webb
Deane Gunderson
Ames
J. C. Gunderson
Rolfe Gridders
Rockwell
City Team’s Pass Combo Echoes Past Champions
City team improves to 7-0 as Leo Cornwell connects with Arnold Hansen in a potent passing duo reminiscent of the Cornwell Rudolfson partnership from last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Cornwell
Arnold Hansen
Two Local Grads Return From Mankato Business College
Misses Sylvia Howe and Freda Thorson finished courses at Mankato Business College and came back Saturday. The column notes local interest in voters with World Series profits, mentions Albert City defeating Rolfe 12 T, and lists Rolfe attendees and local figures. A tractor accident injures Wesley Lehnus when radiator cap is removed during plowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Howe
Freda Thorson
Mankato
Minn
Mankato Business College
Albert City
Rolfe
Bud” Hauck
Geen
Pat Calligan
F. B. Charlton
Ralph Showers
A.S
R.H.S
A.O.H. Setzephandt
Wesley Lehnus
Ambrose Hart cited for bravery in France and local notes
Reports from 50 years ago note Ambrose Hart's bravery citation while with U S forces in France and a German helmet found by Mrs. Russell McIntire near a battlefield. Plover gains a drug store with S T Grove, Red Cross buys chewing gum for soldiers, and tire-recycling pole funds Red Cross. Rams face Manson Eagles in homecoming defense. National Newspaper Week causes linotype chaos at the Arrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Hart
U.S
France
Russell McIntire
Cecil Cumming
Plover
S. T. Grove
Red Cross
C. M. Patterson
Vikings in America debated as history rewrites loom
The Des Moines Register article on Vikings sparks discussion about their possible pre Columbus arrival. A Martins farm mooring stone may link to past history while Buchan’s rock series draws national requests. The Streit Memorial Park log cabin restoration proceeds with volunteers but playground equipment decline raises concern for child care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Dr. Obregon
America
Columbus
Martins
Mr. Buchan
California
Minnesota
South Dakota
New York
Wyoming
Streit Memorial Park
Rolfe
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Lasép
Cfrfy
Iowa
Greg Kaiser
Joan Kaiser
Evelyn Kaiser
Henin
Federal Depecit
Rolfe State Bank
Rams
Manson Eagles
Ram
the Arrow
Linotype
Pocahontas
Tunity
Clover Farm
del Monte
Debbie Soap
Miracle
Hipolite
Pillsbury’s Buttermilk
Kraft
Morrell
Store Rolfe, Iowa
Karl Graverson
Your Watkins
Trousseau
Ali Bene
Becats
ST. Peter Lutheran Church
Pocahontas, Iowa
Jerry O'Sullivan
Congress
Pocahontas County
Democratic Central Committee
Farmers Co-operative Co
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