Impressions From Munich 1972 Olympics
A personal recollection of attending the Munich games noting seeing Mark Spitz Rosenthal and Rod Milburn in action from afar. The writer recalls the flag incident two black American sprinters hugging after the 409 meter dash and the pro Soviet feel at Olga Korbutt’s gymnastics routine. A USA vs Russia basketball game is described as messy with a call for rule changes and unfinished thoughts for next week.
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Mark Spitz
Heidi
Rosenthal
Rod Milburn
U.S.A
Olga Korbutt
Khrushchev
Rolfe observes Veterans Day with Monday closings
Most businesses in Rolfe close Monday October 25 for Veterans Day observance. The Rolfe Post Office also observes the holiday with no window service or mail delivery that day.
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Rolfe
Rolfe Community School Offers Winter Recreation for Adults
The Rolfe Community School launches a free adult recreation program on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 starting November 15. Activities include volleyball shuffleboard table tennis and basketball. Contact the school at 3350 or director Marshall Farley with questions.
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Rolfe Community School
Marshall Farley
Rites Thursday Held for Ella Ferden 82 Rolfe Resident
Ella Ferden 82 longtime Rolfe resident died Monday at Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge after long illness. She had lived at Marian Home Fort Dodge since 1968. Funeral Thursday October 19 at 10 30 a m in St Margaret's Rolfe with burial in parish cemetery. Survived by daughters Evelyn Kaiser Verna Obrecht Avis Bradley and Dolores Poduska. sons Bernard West Point Neb Joe Carroll. 22 grandchildren 23 great grandchildren a brother C E Calligan Pocahontas and sister Mae Wabeger Madison Iowa. Her husband Arthur preceded her in death 1951.
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Ella Ferden
Rolfe
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Ferden
St. Margaret’s Catholic Church
H. A
Evelyn) Kaiser
A. E
Verna) Obrecht
Garland
Avis) Bradley
Algona
Dennis
Dolores) Poduska
Laurens
Bernard
West Point
Nebr
Joe
Carroll
C. E. Calligan
Pocahontas
Mae Wabeger
Madison
S. Oak
Arthur
Goose hunting duo bags 25 pounds on Des Moines River
Mike Pedersen and Roger Bennett show a one day bag limit of two Canadian geese totaling 25 pounds 12 ounces found on the Des Moines River. Bennett’s bird weighed 12 pounds 12 ounces with a six foot wingspan. Hunting ends October 29 and both men waded the chilly water to retrieve the birds. Roger quipped the bigger bird looked like a small airplane in flight.
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Mike Pedersen
Roger Bennett
Des Moines
Bennett
Roger
D M T School Premises Sold For Fifteen Thousand
At the Rolfe School Board meeting bids opened for the Des Moines Township school and property. Rodney R Parsons of Iowa City submitted the high bid of 15000 for the ten acre site including buildings. The board accepted the bid and set November 15 as possession date. Parsons plans to repurpose the facility for manufacturing.
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Rolfe School
Des Moines Township
D.M.T
Rodney R. Parsons
Iowa City
Rodney Parsons
Urban Renewal Department
Mr. Parsons
Parsons
Nominations Open For ASC Elections
Pocahontas County farmers are urged to nominate candidates for ASC community committeemen. Petitions signed by at least three qualified voters must be filed by October 27 at the Pocahontas County ASCS Office. A slate of at least six candidates is hoped in each township.
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Pocahontas County
Hospital Notes From Pocahontas and Rochester Entries
Mrs R B Ranney is a medical patient at Pocahontas hospital admitted Monday. Leo Flaerty formerly of Rolfe is a surgical patient at St Mary's Hospital Rochester Minnesota room 4259. A A Lon Firkins was discharged Tuesday from Pocahontas hospital.
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R. B. Ranney
Pocahontas Hosptal
Leo Flaerty
Poky
Rolfe
St.Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
Minn
A. A
Lon Firkins
Pocahontas Hospital
Hutchinson Declares Friday School Closure for Des Moines Convention
Supt. Wm Hutchinson says Rolfe Community School will have no classes Friday October 26 to allow teachers to attend the Iowa State Education Association Convention in Des Moines. Students also have a free day next Monday with classes resuming Tuesday.
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Supt. Wm. Hutchinson
Rolfe Community School
Iowa State Education Association
Des Moines
Hurricanes stun Rams 16 6 on Friday night victory
Albert City-Truesdale Hurricanes upset the Rams 16 to 6 on their home field. Bill McCabe opened scoring with a 12 yard rush in the second quarter and Jon Allen tied it at 6 before halftime. Rolfe’s fumble sparked a late rally as Albert City pulled away with a safety and two point converts. The loss leaves the Rams tied for last in the conference as they prepare to host Manson Friday in Dad's Night events.
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Albert City-Truesdale
Hurricanes
Rams
Albert City
Gilmore City
Rolfe
Manson
Eagles
Community Chest Short Of Goal
The Northeast Town and Country Community Chest is $1,465.20 short of its yearly goal of 4236.70. Since September 27, $2,771.50 has been collected toward the goal with totals by township listed and a call to contribute through LeRoy Simonson or the secretary to keep the work funded.
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John W. Nielsen
Clinton
Des Moines
Bloodmobile to Visit Rolfe on Tuesday
Red Cross volunteers urge pledged donors to honor appointments as the bloodmobile arrives at Rolfe School Gym on Tuesday October 24 from 2 to 7 p.m. Mrs. Dean Duitscher leads the drive with recruitment helpers listed and contact points for uncontacted donors.
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Red Cross
Rolfe School
Dean Duitscher
Telmer Sime
Lowell Hanson
James Shelgren
Joe Perkins
Clarence Heathman
W. G. Taylor
Donald Rutgers
Cleve Kerns
Leroy Schoon
Kris anniversaries mark 50 years in Havelock
Mr and Mrs Frank Kris chel of Havelock formerly Rolfe celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday October 29 with an open house 2 to 4 p m at the Havelock Legion Hall. Their daughter Mrs Patrick Cox hosts the event and they request no gifts. They wed November 21 1922 at St Margarets Rectory Rolfe. They have two daughters Darlene Cox and Marjorie deceased.
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Frank Krischel
Havelock
Rolfe
Havelock Legion Hall
Patrick Cox
St. Margaret’s Rectory
Darlene
Cox
iMarjorie
Lions Annual Light Bulb Sale Starts Wed
Rolfe Lions Club announces its annual light bulb sale begins Wednesday evening October 25. After the club meeting, members will canvass Rolfe residents selling bulbs with porch lights urged on. Six bulbs cost $2.00, plus brooms at $2.00 and $1.00. Proceeds fund Lions community service programs.
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Lions
Rolfe Lions Club
Rolfe Area
Playground Equipment Moved by Rolfe School Board
Local blacksmith Art Twigg cut a leg on the steel slide while moving it from the former D.M.T. School playground last Saturday. The steel slide, an antique merry go round, and a steel swing set were removed before a Monday property sale. The Rolfe School board donated the items to the Rolfe Area Swimming Pool and moved them west of the pool for permanent installation and rejuvenation.
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Art Twigg
D.M.T
Rolfe
Rolfe School Board
Rolfe Area
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