Did Vikings Anchor Near Rolfe Before 1492
Long feature recounts Norse presence in America before Columbus, citing Holand’s work, runestone debates, and Smithsonian involvement. Notes Minnesota sites, Kensington runestone, and scholarly opinions from 1930s–1960s. Ends with tease of continued evidence and subscription push.
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Rolfe
Holand
Kensington
Europe
Mr. Holand
Vinland
America
Minnesota
Lake Cormorant
Smithsonian Institute
Smithsonian
Archeology
North America
Institute of T Ethnology Bureau
Bergitta Linderoth Wallace
Columbus
Christopher Columbus
Christopher
Iceland
Minnesota Historical Society
Richard Henning
Dusseldorf
Wilhjalmur Stefanson
S. N. Hagen
Postal Service Releases Overseas Christmas Parcel Timelines
Postmaster urges early planning for holiday mailings with Surface Transportation up to November 9 and SAM through November 23 for five pound or lighter parcels. PAL runs October 28 to November 30 with 30 pounds and 60 inches limits. Six cent rate applies to regular cards, ZIP codes urged on all mail to speed delivery.
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Spencer
Market Report October 30 1968 No 1 Yellow Soybeans
Market report dated October 30 1968 lists prices for commodities including No 1 Yellow Soybeans at 522.35 No 2 Yellow Corn at 1.02 New Oats at 60 Top Eggs at 26 and Hogs at 17.50. The values reflect a snapshot of agricultural commodity markets from the period.
Thanksgiving Turkey Drawings Set for November 27
Final plans underway for the Chamber of Commerce sponsored Thanksgiving turkey drawing scheduled for Wednesday November 27 at 4 00 p m Twenty turkeys will be awarded to as many winners Registration opens Monday November 4 and continues in participating businesses No purchase required for entry Entries limited to 18 or older One turkey per family and winners must be present Sponsoring merchants and their families are ineligible
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Chamber of Commerce
General Election Preview District One Supervisor Contest
In the county only one contest appears in the general election next Tuesday November 5 with polls at Duff's Furniture and Appliance from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Absent ballots must reach the county auditor by the final mail on Monday November 4. Incumbent Ed Shelgren runs as an Independent after losing the Republican primary to Richard Bush. Several county and state races are listed with major contenders for governor US senator and local offices including auditor clerk of court treasurer county attorney sheriff and district supervisors. Local social and political note include weekend visits by the Jones families from Garden Prairie Illinois.
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Rolfe
Duff
Ed Shelgren
Richard Bush
Plover
Marie Pavik
Paul Poduska
Bernice Hiatt
J. Desmond Crotty
Jerry Donovan
Alvin Johnson
Wm. Holtapp
United States
Harold Hughes
David Stanley
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Paul Franzenburg
Robert Ray
Iowa
U. S
Jerry O’sullivan
Wiley Mayne
Paul Kampen
Pocahontas-Humboldt
Harold Knight
John Kibbie
Walter Hammer
Richard Nixon
Hubert Humphrey
George Wallace
Spiro Agnew
Edmund Muskie
Gen
Curtis LeMay
Socialist Labor
Towa Prohibition
American Independent
Iowa Peace and Freedom
Universal Parties
Leaf Walk Inspires First Grade Art Project
A perfect October day prompted Mrs. Fors trom and her second graders to leave the classroom for a leaf gathering walk. They collected colorful leaves to be used later in making leaf men during Art Class.
Rolfe Chamber Shifts November Meeting to Nov 4
The Rolfe Chamber of Commerce moves its monthly meeting to Monday November 4 at the Marine Room Uptown Cafe. Attendees will finalize plans for the membership drive and the Thanksgiving drawing.
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Rolfe Chamber of Commerce
Marine Room
Uptown
Chamber of Commerce
Harvest Appreciation Day Draw Winners Announced
A good crowd attended Harvest Appreciation Day despite mild weather. The Rolfe Chamber of Commerce event offered stores promotions with buyers taking advantage of offers. At an 8:00 drawing, Mrs. E. A. Johnson, Mrs. Pat Thompson, Mrs. Muriel Spencer and Mrs. Harry Trupe won $25 in Lucky Bucks each.
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Chamber of Commerce
E. A. Johnson
Pat Thompson
Muriel Spencer
Harry Trupe
Rolfe
Obituary for Mrs. P. L. Strong in Pocahontas
Velma Esther Henderson Strong, born April 5, 1905 near Plover, died October 15, 1968 after hospitalization. Funeral services were held October 18 at United Presbyterian Church Pocahontas with Rev. Dallas Johnson officiating. Survivors include husband Mike, daughters Naomi and Carol, son Dean, three grandchildren, and a sister. Burial in Powhatan Cemetery.
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P. L
Mike) Strong
United Presbyterian Church
Pocahontas
Dallas Johnson
Stan Levene
Rodney Amlie
Charles Lehnus
Martin Peterson
James Cruickshank
Leslie DeWolf
Clifford Jones
George Pirie
Roy Simonson
Louis Wilson
Powhatan Cemetery
Plover
Velma Esther Henderson
Charles R
Myrtle Henderson
Cedar Falls
Pomeroy
Velma
Philander L
Rolfe
Naomi
Carol
Dean
Plover Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church of
Amvets Auxiliary
Order of Eastern Star
Plover Garden Club
K.S.K
Craft
Pocahontas County
Mike
Humboldt
VFW Auxiliary Seeks Holiday Box Donations
V F W Auxiliary members are urged to donate items for holiday care boxes for service members overseas or hospital patients. A donation box is at Wood's Family Store until November 6, with each member asked to supply a $1 value item such as washcloths soap writing paper and envelopes. Also notes the Beckord family trip from Estes Park Colorado and plans for Mrs. M L Beckord to spend the winter with her son.
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V.F.W
U. S
Wood
George Beckord
Estes Park
Colo
M. L. Beckord
Denver
Will
Rams Triumph Over Rockets 18-7 Look Ahead to Twin Rivers
The Rams beat Gilmore City-Bradgate 18-7 on home turf to improve to 4-3 overall and 4-3 in conference play. Rolfe scored twice and Pedersen threw for 191 yards as the Rams strengthened their defense in a win that set up a Friday showdown with Twin Rivers for a 5-3 conference record and a 6-3 season mark. Four seniors played final games: Roger Allen, Bruce Spencer, Dennis Edwards, and Neal Vaughn.
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Rams
Gilmore City-Bradgate
Bendixon
Twin Rivers Pirates
Twin Rivers
Roger Allen
Bruce Spencer
Dennis Edwards
Neal Vaughn
Gilmore City
Bradgate
Rockets
Rolfe
Pedersen
Winkleblack
Gilmore City B
Goodrich
Cirris
Vaughn
Edwards
Traden
Post
Albert City
Mike Pedersen
Mark Feldman
Rass
Shas
Mrs. Grant 102, Pioneer Lady, Friday Birthday
Mrs. R. C. Fannie Grant, Rolfe’s centenarian, will observe her 102nd birth anniversary Friday November 1 at home. She remains active, bakes weekly, writes letters, follows politics, and attends church and women’s groups though health limits activity. She lives with daughter Allie. other relatives include Fern deceased Casper deceased four grandsons and many descendants.
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R. C
Fannie) Grant
Grant
Allie
Paul
Gladys) Johnson
Springdale
Ark
Ivyl Grant
Des Moines
Fern
Casper
Layman's Sunday Observed at St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Layman's Sunday was observed at St. Pauls Lutheran Church on October 27. Speakers included Perry J ons on, Clarence Stearns and Robert Wolverton. Henry Baade and Arnold Wold were Scripture readers. LeRoy Simonson was liturgist. Rev. G H Brase is pastor of St. Pauls.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Perry Johnson
Clarence Stearns
Robert Wolverton
Henry Baade
Arnold Wold
LeRoy Simonson
G. H. Brase
St. Paul’s
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Hjalmar Holand
Dr. Buchan
Postal Service
Kurt Kaiser
Kurt J. Kaiser
H. A. Kaiser
Kurt
Rolfe Community School
Sioux Falls College
Sioux Falls
S. Dak
Braves
Bob Koenig
Don Howland
Alice Koenig
Sara Beckord
University of Iowa
Delta Zeta
Sara
Howard Jones
Garden Prairie, Ill
Darrell Jones
Ottosen
P. L. Strong
Murray
Underwood
Pocahontas Fischer
Franklin D
Pomeroy Grosvenor
Leo
Fonda Olson
Merle
Rolfe Schleusener
Floyd
Havelock Schott
Walter
Schultz
Lester
Laurens Sobotka
Joe
Laurens Storr
Mrs. Lawrence
Havelock Stoulil
Francis
Havelock Stover
Jack
T. R. Here
ST. Paul's
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