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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1967
Page
6
The piece lists staff roles and students and recalls autumn themes at R.H.S. including homecoming, football, speedball, and the World Series. It notes a bulletin board poem about autumn and mentions prior Rocket features on Deborah Shimon and Michael Bevinett with Halloween notes.
Dart tryouts for basketball cheerleaders were held on Wednesday October 18 with two girls at a time. Rolfe Junior Varsity lost to Twin Rivers with Twin Rivers scoring in the second and fourth quarters. Denny Ricklefs was Rolfe’s outstanding offensive player. Doug Post and John Brinkman stood out on defense.
Rolfe junior high completed an undefeated season by defeating Gilmore City 140 to nothing. Gary Allen scored two touchdowns and an extra point, running 70 yards and 56 yards respectively. Larry Loss added an extra point. Defensive standouts included Don Buck Doug Christensen Gary Allen Brent Hilton and Larry Herp.
An Iowa State University economist argues that despite criticism of USDA crop and livestock estimates, continuing the program is practical. He says private estimates would likely be less scientific and emphasizes the need for more accurate data for decision making as farming grows more complex.
About 180 attended the Pocahontas County Farm Bureau annual meeting held October 4 at the Lutheran Church in Pocahontas. Jim Turner of Pocahontas was elected Farm Bureau President. Dale Johnston became vice president. Lyle Wallin was re elected secretary. Don Hertz new treasurer. Vergil Wanel will serve as voting delegate for one year. Mrs. William Durbin of Gilmore City named county woman's chairman. Dr. Wayne Scholtes spoke on Have I been where you are going.
Bruce Beckord and Jean Rolph from Iowa City and Tom Heenonen from Minneapolis stayed with the Beckords. E A Johnson and Georgia O Hara hosted overnight guests in Fort Dodge, while Art Bielefeldt of Cedar Falls visited relatives. The Warrensburg Hendersons hosted and a Gaskill family dinner occurred. ISU students James Westerlund and Carla Ezarski spent time with Mae Sernett and family, with Sernett relatives celebrating a birthday. Further visits included Ames guests of Margaret Lang at Memorial Union.
Sunday guests included Ronald Jones family and Mrs Edna Henderson at her home. Burt held an open house for Luther Miller on his 50th wedding anniversary with visitors from Havelock Washta Galva and Holstein. Rolfe educators attended Des Moines delegates assembly. Blair J Cuff returned to Blair.
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