Rolfe Community Notes Highlight Wedding and Celebrations
Ten years ago Kellynn Sandvig was baptized at St Pauls Lusheran Church with sponsors Francis Larson and others. An open house celebrated Henry Joens 40th anniversary. Marie Turley was crowned Rolfe homecoming queen with attendants listed. Phillips McIntire wedding drew guests from Keokuk and Boston. The town installed waste paper receptacles to keep streets clean and entreated residents to use them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellynn Sandvig
Donald Sandvig
St. Paul's Lusheran Church
Mex Francis Larson
Cindy
Billy Hubbell
Mallard
Frank Walton
Irving Cornwell
Joy
Henry Joens
Marie Turley
Marvin Turley
Des Moines
Rolfe
Rose McIntire
Linda Hughes
Judy Jordan
Julie Bielefeldt
Rita Wood
Des Moines teachers lead marching band contest results
Mrs. I. L. Meyers led the Des Moines Two school music staff with baton twirlers Carol Jean Lehnus and Josephine Meisenbach at the Cherokee marching band contest on Saturday. Carol Jean won first place and Josephine placed second in baton twirling. Dr. Arthur Gunderson from Washington visited the home.
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I. L. Meyers
Des Moines
Carol Jean Lehnus
Josephine Meisenbach
Cherokee
Carol Jean
Josephine
Thieves Take Radiators from Frank Sandy’s Place
A Monday night break in at the Frank Sandy junk business south of the cemetery saw thieves steal all radiators. Rolfe registered 119 men for selective service last Wednesday, with Elmer Leasley first. Three families contributed three sons each, including Mrs. Ferden’s sons Ole Peter Maynard and grandson Bernard, plus William Tiernan’s sons Leo Thomas Walter, and J E Richards’ sons Keith Ralph Ivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sandy
Sandy
Rolfe
Elmer Leasley
Mary Ferden
Ole
Peter
Maynard
Bernard
William Tiernan
Leo
Thomas
Walter
J. E. Richard
Keith
Ralph
Ivan
Strawberry Treat From Seipel Patch Delights Guests
Guests at the George Seipel home Sunday enjoyed fresh ripe strawberries picked from the Seipel patch that morning. Dinner guests included the Vernon Hollenbeck family of Slayton Minnesota and the Clarence Eppelsheimer family of Plover.
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George Seipel
Vernon Hollenbeck
Slayton
Minn
Clarence Eppelsheimer
Plover
Post-nuptial shower honors Mrs. Albert Jensen
Mrs J Meisenbach home hosted a post-nuptial shower for Mrs Albert Jensen with twenty five friends in Rolfe Iowa. Rolfe Presbyterian church ended its 350 year fire celebration with a community service and local figures met about county mutual insurance matters with J W Ferguson as agent.
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Lenore Meisenbach
Leona Ives
Ruby Green
Mabel Cox
Unusual Shipments Reported From Plover This Week
Reports indicate no stock was shipped from Plover Saturday evening though the area typically moves one to ten cars weekly in a normal year.
Farm Bureau OKs six to seven cent husking rate
Minutes from the Farm Bureau Board show a six cent husking rate approved for corn, seven cents where no elevator is used. Lou Whites hosted the Merry Dozen at a country home with card games and winter prep. E S Colebaugh visited Tama and Marshalltown memories. Woman's Club citizenship class to discuss Election with Mrs E W Wilson Monday evening.
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Farm Bureau Board
E. S. Colebaugh
Tama
Marshalltown
Woman's Club
E. W. Wilson
American Education Week Emphasizes Value of Schooling
The piece urges observing American Education Week to highlight the U S education system. It recalls long journeys to learn, the need to support extended schooling, and pride in Rolfe's strong school facilities, faculty, and broad educational opportunities for youth.
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Rolfe
Rams Aim To Upset No 1 Manson In Home Showdown
Rolfe Rams predicted 3 0 over Manson Eagles in a key conference clash. Harvest reports show corn yields around 100 bushels per acre and beans 35 to 40. Rams seek support for a late season win on their home field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rams
Manson Eagles
Manson
Local families visit in Ames Humboldt and Fort Dodge
Locals report weekend gatherings across Iowa. Kenneth Peder and family stayed with Cecil Pederson in Humboldt. Rick Cordes and Marengo visitors joined John Cordes and M. L. Robinson. Virgil Rickless family attended Dennis at Beta Theta Pi in Ames and the IKSA game, followed by Paul Mariat concert at Stephens Auditorium.
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Kenneth Pederson
Cecil Pederson
Humboldt
Virgil Rickless
Dennis
Beta Theta Pi
Ames
Kansas State I.S.A
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