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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1965
Page
5
Three mayoral hopefuls and 12 council candidates in Rolfe discuss why they seek office and what they hope to achieve. Incumbent leadership praise, water and growth issues, potential pool project, and calls for nonconcurrent council terms appear among views from residents born and active in Rolfe.
Richard Schott says three town projects will not be completed before year’s end and backing reelection to see them finished. He notes two years of service as councilman and urges progress for Rolfe, stressing needed improvements and completion of plans.
Wm Spencer states he seeks a second council term to work on water needs and community improvements. He emphasizes pride in the town and a desire to keep it a good place to raise a family, promising ongoing progress and upkeep.
J B Wilcox announces run for town council saying he will serve the community. He opposes current school STOP signs on highways and pledges to propose proper signage if elected.
Ray Wolfe says he seeks town council duty to serve Rolfe community growth and welfare. He emphasizes commitment to local welfare and responsibilities as a council member.
Pocahontas County Historical Society met October 18 in the County Courthouse to discuss buying eight wooden signs marking local historic points. Signs eight inches by three feet will be erected next spring. Ted Tuttle spoke on Laureng history. the fog cabin near Rolfe will be disassembled and stored until spring and rebuilt at Streit Memorial Park. New materials will be needed to complete the project.
The October 30 schedule includes UNICEF penny collections 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. at area churches with seventh graders meeting in the Rolfe Library basement. The Ritz theatre hosts a charity movie night with Abbott and Costello and Laurel and Hardy, while the Jaycees donate a portion of child ticket sales to UNICEF.
Eighteen Scouts received awards during a Friday night Court of Honor at the Rolfe Community School auditorium. About 100 attendees heard remarks by Prairie Gold Area Council official Marion Northey on Scouting and its rewards. Local leaders included Guy Eccles as chairman and Jim Hansen as assistant scoutmaster. Candidates for offices and election details were listed, with a sample ballot printed in the Arrow for Tuesday November 2 1965 voting at the Fire House from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Pocahontas County 4 H and FFA Fair runs July 25 to 28, announced Alvin Andersen, County Extension Director. Dates align with prior practice of late July to early August. state fair moves up, requiring the county fair to start earlier to secure carnival and entertainment. Pocahontas exhibitors may attend both fairs.
Raymond Callon lifelong Rolfe resident died at 3 am Wednesday at Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge after a long cancer battle. Funeral services pending with Streit Powers Funeral Home Rolfe. Survived by wife Irene a daughter Diane Brenneman Wellman son Dennis at home and his father F E B Callon and sister Vivian Shinton Rolfe.
The Rolfe Community School announces the cast for The Family Nobody Wanted directed by Mr. Dobrovolny. Rehearsals run two hours nightly as scenes are blocked, with cast members including Reverend Carl Doll Richard Petersen Mrs Helen Doss Jane Bielefeldt Donny Doss Dennis Vaughn Nan Johnson Carol Lehman Mr Johnson John Richard Mrs Johnson Becki Ives Miss Reilly Fayeth Walton Bill Thomas Bennett Ricklefs Mrs Parkinson Marti Gunderson Mrs Allen Susan Ricklefs Mrs Hardy Maribelle Ives Diane Julie Hanssen Laura Joy Howard Rita Candy Carlson Timmy Jack Feldman Ted Dean Pedersen Alex Eugene Walton and stage manager Randy Howard.
National Book Week runs October 31 to November 6 with posters mobiles and a display of about 50 new children's books. The library invites visitors 2 to 5 PM on November 8 and November 6 to browse featuring mysteries sports stories and other popular titles plus Catherine Barns animal sketches and books for children. A bookmark will be given to remind readers that reading is a good habit.
In a rain soaked game at Laurens, Twin Rivers defeated the Rams 18 to 2. Jim Calling received the opening kickoff and Twin Rivers scored a late TD, with a safety by Rams defenders Tom Olerich Randy Howard and Dennis Vaughn sealing the win. The Rams, led by seniors, finish their campaign with hard football and seek fan support for the final Ram effort against the Laurens Elks.
Susan Kay Schott and Charles McDaniel were married October 28 1965 at St. Margaret Catholic Church Rolfe. The bride's parents are Mr and Mrs Richard Schott of Rolfe and the groom’s family listed among attendees. The ceremony featured an adult choir and floral accents with blue white colors and a double ring ceremony.
The Northeast Town and Country Community Chest Drive for 1965 1966 exceeded targets with pledges surpassing township goals. Township results show Clinton 1982.80 goal 2042.26 pledged Garfield 598.10 goal 728.60 Powhatan 684.20 goal 729.00 Des Moines 658.90 goal 702.00 total goal 8874.00 pledged 4196.75. Township chairmen were Miss Amy Turley Clinton Mrs Gerd Post Garfield Curtis Kerns D M T and Claude Phillips Powhatan.
Two Rolfe Community School teachers attended the Iowa Department of Classrooms Teachers Delegate Assembly held in Des Moines at the Savery Hotel Grand Ballroom. Blewett served as voting delegate and Eva Corsair as alternate, among 103 voting delegates and 17 visitors representing about 9,000 Iowa teachers. President Helen E Brown urged unity with the theme You and I Teach A Child emphasizing child-centered teaching.
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