Pocahontas County corn husk test yields strong field
The 1971 Pocahontas County corn husk test at the county farm drew about 1500 spectators. John Hoefing of Liz was runner up with 928 pounds. Raymond Ban-Rolfe placed third and Mike Naughton fourth. Harold Davidson started the event, assisted by Ed Walkenhauer. The best corn yield was about 80 bushels per acre and the winner advances to the Hartley district contest on October 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ‘Truelson
Havelock
Pocahontas County
John Hoefing
Liz
Ship
Raymond Ban- Rolfe
Mike Naughton
Ontas
Conde
Victor Halligan
Gilmore Hy
Bud Kemmer
Howi DeWolf
Rolfe
Joe Hallman
Cahontas
Dewey Holman
Varina
Ald Henderson
J. D. Hben
Albert
Bevis Keele
Mirens
Harold Davidson
Laurens
Ed Walkenhauer
Pocahontas
Seval
Pwd
Pocahontas County ‘Bureau
Pocahontas Comial Club
Hartley
Thurs
Iowa State Faces Ames in Homecoming Rivalry Grid
Ames Missouri challenges the Iowa State Cyclones at homecoming with a longstanding series marked by close games. Missouri led 14 to 18 in wins through recent seasons, while Iowa State seeks a bold upset led by veteran passer Paul Chrisman who sparked the Big Six with his passing and rushing. The article notes Missouri’s two-score margins and the teams’ competitive history as they head into the homecoming showdown.
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Ames
Missouri
Iowa
Iowa State Cyclones
Ans
State
Issouri
Paul Chrisman
Midwest
Chrisman
Kaouri
Free Coca Cola Event At Humboldt Attracts Region
Coca Cola bottling works in Humboldt hosted a Tuesday dinner for dealers. More than 600 attendees came from Havelock Pocahontas Mangon Gilmore City Rutland Emmetsburg Palmer and Rolfe. Guests toured the plant watched a training film and danced to Hal Stewart’s orchestra. Rolfe attendees included Naomi Sroufe Harold Calligan Mr and Mrs Clint Morrison Betty Telfer Jack Schuller Raymond Ruppert Mr and Mrs B H Peters M R Fisher E J Struthers L H Bloomeanip.
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Rolfe
Humboldt
Coca Cola
Havelock
Pocahontas
Mangon
Gilmore City
Rutland
Emmetsburg
Palmer
Hal Stewart
Naomi Sroufe
Harold Calligan
Clint Morrison
Betty Telfer
Jack Schuller
Raymond Ruppert
B. H. Peters
M. R. Fisher
E. J. Struthers
L. H. Bloomeanip
Dahl and Gaskill Buy Rolfe Cafe
Clarence Dahl and Glen Gaskill purchased the Rolfe Cafe at last Thursday's sale. Workmen are renovating and making improvements as the new proprietors prepare for a soon opening after spending Monday in Des Moines purchasing new equipment.
Jessalie Harmon Wins Fort Dodge Fall Carrier Contest
Miss Jessalie Harmon was among the winners in the annual fall carrier contest of the Fort Dodge Messenger and Chronicle. Winners were taken to Fort Dodge Friday afternoon by newspaper sales supervisors and stayed with the Messenger over Saturday, touring the plant, Tobin Packing, Mario Rodenborn, the fire station and the airport. They also attended the East Waterloo Fort Dodge football game at Duncombe field and a movie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessalie Harmon
Fort Dodge
Messenger and Chronicle
Messenger
Tobin Packing Company
Mario Rodenborn Company
Waterloo
Pouelsen Family Leaves to Run Monona Theater Purchase
Mr and Mrs John Pouelsen and family leave for Monona in Clayton county where they have bought the local motion picture theater and will take possession November first The Pouelsens came seven years ago and started the Rolfe Creamery, a major business asset to the community They will be missed by many friends who wish them well in the new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pouelsen
Monona
Clayton County
Pouelsens
Rolfe Creamery
Rural Women Plan Achievement Day in Pocahontas
Fifteen rural women met with Iowa State College extension staff to plan the countywide achievement day set for next March. The event will conclude the Foods and Nutrition course and include discussions on population trends and rural-to-town movement among farm youth. Plans for a fourth annual state rural women's chorus tournament were announced with a study of Gems From An Old World Treasure Chest. Continuous monthly county committee meetings were arranged to coordinate farm women’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Marian Edwards
Iowa State College Extension Service
Genevieve Colgan
Pocahontas County
Miss Edwards
Earl Ives
A. W. Ives
A. A. Brinkman
I. K. Martin
R. H. Vial
K. C
Cundiff
Jerry DeYoung
Oliver Leith
Kenneth Perry
Hascal Thomas
John Whit‘man
E. J. Schmuecker
Agnes
Ruth’ Swalin
County Home Project
Agnes ‘Swalin
AW. Ives
John Whitman
Wiegman Elected Head Cattle Feeders Ass'n
Henry Wiegman was chosen president of the Pocahontas county cattle feeders association at the annual fall banquet in Holy Names hall Pocahontas. W. W. Meredith of Plover became secretary succeeding LeRoy Nelson. Rex Beresford of Iowa State College extension spoke on cattle feeding outlook for 1940. Roger DeWolf and Rollin Ives of Garfield Hustlers 4-H demonstrated Livestock Loss Prevention. E. W. Meredith correctly guessed top Chicago cattle price at $11.65 per cwt for October. The spring banquet is planned for early April with about 100 attendees. A Sacred Heart school PTA dinner followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wiegman
Pocahontas County
4-H Club
E. W. Meredith
Chicago
Parent-Teacher Association of Sacred Heart School
Fonda Dominates Rolfe In Six Man Football Clash
Fonda overwhelmed Rolfe 47 to 0 at the ball park as six man teams showcased the passing game. Fonda scored once in the first quarter, twice in the second, and three times in the fourth, while Rolfe failed to cross the goal line with a lineup of second-string players. Rolfe’s squad featured Center Stoufe Ends Dale Rickard Ray Smith Quarterback Junior Smith Halfback Jimmie Hauck Fullback Jimmie McIntire with substitutions Glyde Smith Gerald Thompson and Gary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Fonda
Ball Park
Terrill
Stoufe
Dale Rickard
Ray Smith
Junior Smith
Jimmie Hauck
Jimmie McIntire
McIntire
Rolfe Boys
Glyde Smith
Gerald Thompson
Sroufe
Gary
Rickard
Rejuvenated Water Plant Visit Suggests Ro lf e Action
Marion Bruce reports on Madeira Minnesota where an aerator and filter improved city water quality. She urges Rolfe officials to send a committee to study Madeira's system as a model for local reform.
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Madeira
Minn
Rolfe
Madelia
Marion Bruce
Salisbury Farm Sold to Louis Wilson Near Pikertown
The 114 acre Salisbury farm east of the cemetery has been sold to Louis Wilson who lives north of Pikertown school. Possession begins March first. Mr and Mrs Salisbury will move to Rolfe after selling their property and living on the farm for many years.
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Salisbury
Louis Wilson
Pikertown School
Wilsons
Rolfe
Farm Bureau Meeting in Garfield Township
Garfield Township Farm Bureau meets Thursday evening at Joe Johnson's home. The 4 H boys will lead the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Garfield Township Farm Bureau
Joe Johnson
Webb plans annual Rexall sale through November 4
Webb's yearly Rexall sale kicks off next Wednesday November 1 and runs through November 4. An oversized ad on the back page showcases the bargains, printed after persistent efforts to secure a print plate from Algona when mats from United Drug Co. were unavailable. The Rolfe community will learn of the savings as a result.
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Webb
Rexall
The
Arrow
United Drug Co
Laurens and
Pocahontas
Algona
Rolfe
Corn Flood Halts Milwaukee Tracks After Elevator Spill
Three walls of an annex at the W. J. Knoke elevator burst near Lavinia spilling about 30 000 bushels of corn to the outside. The crash flooded the Milwaukee tracks and crews worked for hours to clear the right of way for the next train.
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W. J. Knoke
Lavinia
Milwaukee
Apple tree in Toledo farm blooms out of season
An apple tree on the J B Brown farm in Toledo allegedly confused its bloom cycle last week, producing blossoms while still bearing apples in the same season.
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J.B. Brown
Toledo
Football Date Change Puts Gilmore City Game Here
The Gilmore City game moved to Wednesday November 1 on the high school schedule. Gilmore City has lost only once this season, 7-0 to Humboldt, and has one of the region’s best open field runners. Rolfe must steady its defense to counter the standout and stay in the game.
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Gilmore City
Humboldt
Cavanaugh
Rolfe
Regular Attendant at Northwest Iowa Conference
Mrs John Lothian widow of Rev John Lothian attended the Northwest Iowa Methodist conference session in Webster City. She came from California to join her nephew Guy Lothian family in Rolfe after marrying in 1861 and homesteading near Rolfe. At 88 she remains mentally alert and physically vigorous, revered by remaining early settlers.
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Fort Dodge
F. L. MacVey
Rolfer
John Lothian
Northwest Iowa Methodist Conference
Guy Lothian
California
Webster City
Sibley
Minnesota
Pocahontas County
Rolfe
Ole Ryan
Brucees Return From Trip To Wisconsin Minnesota Visit
Mr and Mrs Marion Bruce returned to Rolfe after a three week trip visiting relatives in Wisconsin and Minnesota They stayed with B L Bryson in Sac City called on Mrs Maggie Swan in Albany Wis and visited Bertha Wilcox Carl West families H L Jordan Madeira Dolliver Kent Des Moines Shattuck Military Academy They plan to spend the winter in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Bruce
Rolfe
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Sac City
B. 8. Bryson
Albany
Wis
Bruce
Maggie Swan
Bertha Wilcox
Carl West
Rochester
Minn
H. L. Jordan
Madeira
Faribault
Dolliver Kent
Des Moines
Shattuck Military Academy
Mrs. Bruce
Ducks Open Spirit Lake Season Amid Fair Hunt
H C Grafton of the Arrow joined a large group of duck hunters at Spirit Lake for opening day. He described the day as fair, noting a steadyshooting pace as the season began.
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Spirit Lake
H. C. Grafton of the
Grafton
Farm Women Learn Poultry Cooking Techniques
Miss Genevieve Colgan, home demonstration agent, teachs farm women in Poca hontas county how to improve chicken prep and avoid common faults. The course covers selecting poultry, high heat briefly then slow cooking, and avoiding soaking meat. Participants will spread tips in neighborhood study groups with listed meeting sites and hosts.
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Genevieve Colgan
Pocahontas County
Colgan
Belleville
Colfax
Jesse Walkers
Swan Lake
Cummins
John Whitman
Garfield
Des Moines
Powhatan
Thos. Diggs
Rolfe High School Defeats Terrill 14 to 0 in strong wind
Rolfe High School beat Terrill 14 to 0 on Friday with a first quarter safety and two touchdowns. Tutt scored from 10 yards in the first half and a 55 yard run in the third as Rolfe capitalized on the wind and solid defense. Terrill threatened once but could not cross the goal line. Lokerse left the game with a broken collar bone and was replaced by Jack George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe High School
Terrill
Attendance at Fort Dodge Presbyterial West Bend meeting
The north half of the Fort Dodge Presbyterial met at West Bend on Friday October 20. Local Presbyterian church attendees included Mrs. E. C. Hoard Mrs. C. L. Gunderson Mrs. C. E. Boyce Mrs. H. A. Sinning Mrs. J. E. Tutt Mrs. E. Sener Mrs. F. H. Molyneux and Mrs. A. W. Ives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
West Bend
Presbyterian Church
E. C. Hoard
C. L. Gunderson
C. E. Boyce
H. A. Sinning
J. E. Tutt
E. Sener
F. H. Molyneux
A. W. Ives
Butlers Attend Meeting in Des Moines
Dr and Mrs G G Butler traveled to Des Moines to attend sessions of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of Iowa from Monday through Wednesday. Mrs Butler Worthy Matron of the Rolfe chapter attended as official representative of the local organization.
Combatting Boxelder Bugs Invasion With Harsh Methods
The article explains boxelder bugs are controllable using kerosene spray or scalding water. It notes they can also be crushed where they gather around tree bases and other spots.
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Boxelder
Will Pay To Spend Your Money At Home Rolfe Business
Rolfe Merchants Club approves plan encouraging local shopping over two months. From November 1 each cent of sales tax earns a coupon toward a weekly $10 prize on Saturdays in November and December, with a final $100 prize on December 28. Coupon holders must be present to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
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Hoefing
Towate
Kouri
Mesdames
Merle McAninch
Martin Ristensen
R. E B. Green
B. Chapman
E.W. Wilson
D. W.gitk
Jim George
Mie Stalleup
A. V. Perigal
Louis Olson
Dora Simonson
Marcella Quigley
Tnly
Gilmore
Ladies Port
Fooey
Herman
Edward Gohring
France
Wiegman
Ass’n
N. W. Iowa
Bruces
Arrow Adler
Rolfe F.B
Taylor
Tutt
Lokerse
Jack George
George
Smith
Business Men’s Club
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