Kensington Runestone Debate and Norse Reach to North America
The Kensington runestone case pits supporters and skeptics over Norse contact with North America before 1492. Olaf Ohman found the stone and later donated it. Hjalmar Holand translated inscriptions claiming Norse exploration from Finland and voyages to Hudson Bay area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Ohman
Kensington
University of Oslo
Norway
University
Mr. Ohman
Hjalmar Holand
Ohman
Mr. Holand
Holand
Finland
Ave Maria
Hudson’s Bay
Nelson River
Madison
Wis
Fogelblad
Andrew Anderson
Rasmus Anderson
Tom Payne
Newport
Rhode Island
Longfellow
America
England
North America
John Bush Services At Plover Today
John Bush 91 longtime Plover resident died Monday after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Methodist Church in Plover with burial at Powhatan Cemetery. He was born in Fonda and had three marriages. Survivors include his widow Cora two sons three daughters and many grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bush
Plover
Emmetsburg
Methodist Church
Powhatan
Mr. Bush
Fonda
Florence Smith
Gilmore City
Cora Lokerse
Rolfe
Cora
George
Remner
Minn
Richard
Bert Peterson
Pasadena
Calif
Verne Vagey
Clear Lake
Rolfe Couple Plans December 28 Engagement Wedding
Mr and Mrs Orval Heathman of Rolfe announce the engagement of their daughter Linda Rae Heathman to Donald Van Gorkom son of Mr and Mrs Ed Van Gorkom of Rolfe Both graduates of Rolfe Community School and students at Wayne State College Wayne Nebraska They will wed December 28 at the Rolfe Presbyterian Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orval Heathman
Rolfe
Linda Rae
Donald van Gorkom
Ed van Gorkom
Miss Heathman
Rolfe Community School
Wayne State College
Wayne, Nebr
Rolfe Presbyterian Church
Golf Club Elects Officers and Awards Trophies
The Rolfe Golf Club held its last meeting of the season on October 10 with election of officers for the coming year. Harold Calligan was chosen president, Dick Bennett vice president, and Don Shoemaker re elected secretary and treasurer. Arnold Wold joined the Board of Directors, joining continuing directors Wm Brinkman Jerry Turner and past president C W Bielefeldt. Sixty five members played in the City Tour tournament with out of town competitors winning top honors. Larry Monson of Bode captured the Championship Trophy defeating Al Wright of West Bend who earned the runner up trophy. Don Cooper Ottosen won the First Flight with Connie Larson Bode as runner up. Second Flight winner was B Schmallen West Bend with Ken Bennett Rolfe as runner up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Golf Club
Harold Calligan
Dick Bennett
Don Shoemaker
Arnold Wold
Wm. Brinkman
Jerry Turner
C. W. Bielefeldt
Larry Monson
Bode
al Wright
West Bend
Wright
Don Cooper
Ottosen
Connie Larson
B. Schmallen
Ken Bennett
Rolfe
Rolfe 1968 Homecoming Queen crowned at Rolfe School
Pam Peters was named 1968 Homecoming Queen at Rolfe Community School. Attendants were Joy Howard Jane Christensen Jeanne Jordan Diane Sinek and Roger Allen crowned the queen with Bruce Spencer placing the robe. The parade float awards and town reception followed with a dance that evening. The Northeast Town and Country Community Chest remains short of its $4 079 goal with $2 821 50 raised since September 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prunette
Pam Peters
Dietrich Peters
Rolfe Community School
Rolfe
Miss Peters
Neal Vaughn
Bruce Spencer
Pennis Edwards
Roger Allen
Jeanne Jordan
Russel Jordan
Joy Howard
Uptown
Pam
Chamber of Commerce
al Vaughn
Rolfe Girl Scouts
Camp Victory
Sunset Hill
Rolfe Iigh
Stanley Hays
Guy Bendixon
Rolfe-Manson
Curt’s Kerns
Clinton
DMT
Garfield
Powhatan
Towa Assn
Pocahontas County
Red Cross and Community Fund
N.E. Town and Country Community Chest
David VanAlstine
Pocahontas County Historical Society Dinner Set at St Pauls
The Pocahontas County Historical Society will hold its annual dinner next Monday at 7:00 p m at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Wm J Wagner of Des Moines will speak on Highlights of Iowa History. Tickets 2 00 from Mrs Russell Harris. sale ends Friday the 18th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Russell Harris
Family Battle Sets High Stakes in Poky Game
Friday’s Homecoming clash at Pocahontas features Rolfe Rams and Pocahontas Indians with family ties shaping the matchup. Dennis Leadley coaches Pocahontas, his wife Pat Sandvig links to Rolfe, and Jack Sandvig of Cherokee officiates. Junior end Jim Sandvig plays for Rolfe as a key subsitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Rams
Pocahontas Indians
Landing
Pocahontas
Dennis Leadley
Rolfe Community School
Pat Sandvig
Sadie Sandvig
Rolfe
Elmer Sandvig
Jack Sandvig
Cherokee
Rolfe Community High School
Jack
Mental Health Institute
Betty Sinek
Jim Sandvig
Mr. Sanding
Mr. Leadley
Indians
Rams
Ram
Rites Friday For Mrs. P. L. Strong
Mrs. P. L. Strong 63 died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon at St. Marys Hospital Rochester Minnesota where she had been a patient the past week. Funeral services at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Pochontas Presbyterian Church with burial in Powhatan Cemetery Plover. OES rites Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Powers Turner Funeral Home Rolfe. Survivors include husband Mike a son Dean Danville Illinois two daughters Naomi Humboldt and Carel at home three grandchildren and sister Mrs August Anderson Cylinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L
Mike) Strong
St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Pocahontas Presbyterian Church
Powhatan Cemetery
Plover
O.E.S
Powers-Turner Funeral
Rolfe
Mike
Dean
Danville
Naomi
Humboldt
Carel
August Anderson
Cylinder
ISU Student Marc Sroufe Spends Weekend at Parental Home
ISU student Marc Sroufe spent the weekend at his parental home, Garth Sroufe residence, as described in local campus notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marc Sroufe
ISU
Garth Sroufe
Rolfe Chamber Plans Oct 26 Sales Promotion
The Rolfe Chamber of Commerce met at noon to discuss the October 26 sales promotion and other business. A Fall Harvest Appreciation Day with a Lucky Bucks drawing of 100 dollars and four prizes of 25 dollars will occur at 8 00 p m. Maple Valley Rides carnival is set for June 16 17, 1969. A plan to move a mooring stone to Streit Memorial Park was approved and a local doctor is sought to work a few days weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Chamber of Commerce
Marine Room
Rolfe Cafe
Chamber of Commerce
Maple Valley
Jim Martins
Rolfe
Streit Memorial Park
Tilley
Ranney
Jerry Turner
Don Shoemaker
Engagement announced for Joyce Marie McIntyre and Lee Thorson
Mr and Mrs Warren A McIntyre of Sioux City Iowa announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Joyce Marie to Lee A Thorson son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Thorson of Rolfe Miss McIntyre attended Morningside College and is employed by First National Bank in Sioux City Her fiancé a Morningside graduate is a music instructor in the Sioux City public schools The wedding date is November 29 Also noted Mr and Mrs Paul Biedermann attended the wedding of their niece Sandra Ludwig to William Devereaux at St Peters and Paul Catholic Church in West Bend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren A. McIntyre
Sioux City
Iowa
Joyce Marie
Lee A. Thorson
Melvin Thorson
Rolfe
Miss McIntyre
Morningside College
First National Bank
Paul Biedermann
Sandra Ludwig
William Devereaux
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
West Bend
Rams Thrill Homecoming Crowd Lose To Manson In Final Minutes
The Rolfe Rams, in a 12-7 homecoming defeat to undefeated Manson Eagles, led 7-6 through three quarters before an interception return late in the fourth swung momentum. Coach Pohlman praised the team and Swanson of Manson commended Rolfe’s effort as the Rams head to Pocahontas Friday for a homecoming battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rams
Manson
Rolfe Rams
Manson Eagles
Eagles
Pohlman
John Swanson
Rolfe
Pocahontas
School Closure At Rolfe Community For ISEA Convention
Robert Wolverton announces Friday October 18 no classes at Rolfe Community School as faculty attend the Town State Education Association Convention in Des Moines. Dismissal on Thursday at 2:00 pm to attend the convention opening session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wolverton
Rolfe Community School
Town State Education Association
ISEA
Des Moines
Rolfe Lions Plan Annual Light Bulb Sale
The Rolfe Lions Club starts its yearly light bulb sale on Wednesday night October 28 selling eight bulbs for $2.00 and broom sets for $2.00. Door to door sales will occur in Rolfe with porch lights left on to support the fundraiser. The club supports Easter Egg Hunt Sunrise Service and Scholarship Banquet with proceeds from this sale and other projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Lions Club
Rolfe
Additional Jurors for October Session Announced
Petit jurors for the October session of District Court report for duty October 21 1968 unless notified. Presiding judge is Hon Joseph P Hand of Emmetsburg. Names include Mrs Eldon J Pocahontas Virginia Laurens Robert Pocahontas Mary Rolfe Rose Pocahontas Leo Pocahontas Dorothy Laurens James Rolfe Mrs Russell Fonda Sally Gilmore City Janet Laurens Levene Mrs Arthur Havelock Herman Palmer Gary Pocahontas Ivadell Gilmore City James E Pocahontas Carl Laurens Alvie Fonda Dale Havelock Wayne K Stoner Laurens John Rolfe Delbert Laurens Lillian Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Poduska
Joseph P. Hand
Emmetsburg
Petit
Anderson
Eldon J
Pocahontas
Bailey
Virginia
Laurens
Byrne
Robert
Christensen
Mary
Rolfe
Craig
Rose
Grosvenor
Leo
Hartsock
Dorothy
Hunt
James
Jesse
Russell
Tiernan
John
Wenell
Delbert
Westphal
Lillian
Palmer
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Dr. Buchan
Market Report
Golf Club
Chuck Winkleblack
Kelly Howard
Historical Society
P. L. Strong
Chamber 'Lans
Brownlie Rickard
Jim Hansen
Dale Buck
Highway 17
Lions
Weather Report
Pene
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