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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1969
Page
5
The article lists mayor and council candidates, notes town refund on gasoline use, ambulance status and First Aid training, and praises snow removal workers while reflecting on local government work and upcoming vote.
A Rolfe mayoral hopeful outlines priorities for law enforcement city equipment and water improvements. He cites 30 years as a volunteer fireman and 27 years as a constable and pledges to enforce laws strictly while maintaining taxes.
A Rolfe council hopeful reiterates commitment to the town’s welfare and growth. He pledges to pursue council duties assigned by the mayor, ensure ongoing projects are completed, and encourage citizen participation in local government.
Three year old Lynette Turner waits to join UNICEF efforts in Rolfe as children from kindergarten through eighth grade go door to door tonight from 6:00 to 7:00. Groups meet at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Presbyterian Church St Margarets Catholic Church then a Ritz movie screening of Angel in My Pocket follows the collection.
Rolfe subtown figures mark 103rd birthday of Mrs. R. C. Fannie Grant at her home this Saturday. She remains active with walking aid and fondly recalls Rolfe Centennial. Family details include daughter Allie and Fern and Casper deceased, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Town votes next week on four year vs two year council terms and related offices at Town Hall Main Street. Mayor Pat Wood seeks re election. field includes Dr. Clifford Harris and E D G Weiland. Eight council candidates, park commissioner incumbent Garth Sroufe seeks six year term, town treasurer Amy Turley runs unopposed.
A 25 member cast assembles for Onions In The Stew to be staged Friday night in Rolfe Memorial Gym. The play set in the McDonald home on Vashon Island features Betty Don Marino Anne Carol Rude and Mark Feldman in key roles with Cheryl Rickard Ruth Rickard Peggy Post and others. Mrs. Elizabeth Knoll directs the production with practice having started October 7.
The Rolfe Rams downed the Pocahontas Indians 29 to 8 last Friday in a Dad's Night showcase. Rolfe wraps the 1969 season Friday at 7 30 pm versus Gilmore City Bradgate, aiming for another win after GC B's one point loss to Twin Rivers.
The Chamber of Commerce announces two Thanksgiving turkey drawings with 10 turkeys each. Registration begins Monday at participating businesses and is open to residents 18 and older. One turkey per family per drawing. winners must be present. Sponsoring merchants and families cannot register.
Rolfe schools announce Friday November 7 for all K-12 conferences with no fixed times. Parents may visit 8:30 to 12:00 and 12:45 to 4:00, or arrange a visit with a teacher by contacting the school. Report cards available from student hosts near the south entrance.
About 4 800 bankers and wives attend the Iowa Bankers Association annual convention in Des Moines from October 19 to 22. Robert D. Dixon president and Donald E. Shoemaker cashier of the Rolfe State Bank are among the attendees.
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes and local church youth groups plan a two day event November 8 and 9. Des Moines youth director Bob Tanner will lead, with a Conspiration Party Saturday at Rolfe School lunchroom and a Sunday rally at the Presbyterian Church. All area youths invited. more details in the Arrow.
S. J. Brownlee of Emmetsburg has been elected the new state senator from the 45th Congressional district. He will serve Emmet, Palo Alto and Pocahontas Counties, succeeding the late Walter Hammer of Estherville. Brownlee defeated John Kibbie in the three county election with totals of 4 957 to 4 172, and in Pocahontas County Brownlee led 1 295 to 939.
Mr and Mrs S W Brown of Movile spent the weekend with their son and the Russell Winkleblacks.
Rolfe Community School plans Education Week activities starting November 9 including an Open House on Tuesday November 11 at 7 30 pm with a brief visit in the lunchroom and four short class sessions. Grades 1 3 host Grandparent Day November 14 from 9 00 to 12 00 with lunch invited. D M T parents may visit November 14 1 30 to 2 30 with coffee in the lunchroom.
The American Legion Auxiliary urges donations of 10 cent coupons to help underprivileged children. Coupons can be deposited in boxes at local grocery stores and the Up town Cafe, supporting a program that brings gifts to youngsters at Christmas.
This issue publishes sample ballots for the Special Election and Municipal Election in Rolfe on Monday and Tuesday, November 3 and 4. A municipal ballot sample for Gilmore City is also published in this week’s Arrow.
Adult Education classes are to begin in January at Rolfe Community School with courses to be announced. Those interested in Home Economics topics such as Being a Good Buyer Manager Meal Planning Beginning Sewing Clothing Selection Home Planning Furnishings and Good Design Child Development Saving Time and Energy in the Home should indicate choices to Mrs. Newton.
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