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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1965
Page
3
Mary Lyon leads a first grade class at Rolfe Community School with 19 students raising hands. The 1965 66 enrollment is about 480 as school opens with a half day on Monday August 30 and a full day on Tuesday.
Five blue ribbons were awarded along with two red and one white at the Iowa State Fair this year. Green certificates recognized entries in classes with no judging. Notable exhibitors include Barbara Harryman and Roxy Peterson with multiple blue ribbons, Martha Gunderson, Pam Grant, and Diane Pattee among others.
A local notice warns the town of an extended water shortage over many days. The council and mayor discuss measures to manage the disruption and protect residents as the supply remains constrained.
Brownie Troop 102 needs two adults to help lead due to its size. If only one leader is found the troop may limit its size. Parents and community members are urged to contact Inez Loss Darlene Brinkman or Lucille Taylor to volunteer.
A fragment hints at a Saturday event where the Buck award is set at $40.00, competing with an initial mention of $30.00. The text remains partial and unclear on full context or participants.
LeRoy J. Nelson of Garfield township was re-elected ASC chairman for a three year term at the ASCS convention in Pocahontas on August 28. Glen L. Newell of Marshall, re-elected vice chairman for two years, Herman L. Gerdes of Colfax township named third member for one year. Virgil L. Shelgren and George L Pirie named first and second alternates for one year. Terms begin September 1.
Residents should set clocks back one hour from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Central Standard Time on Tuesday September 7. Parents of school-age children are urged to adjust, with many opting to change clocks before bed. The 1966 legislature extended DST from Memorial Day to Labor Day. this year Labor Day falls on September 6.
Ground has been broken for the Guy P. Bendixen Memorial football field north of the new baseball diamond. Construction aims for completion in the 1966 season, funded by the Guy Bendixen Memorial Fund, with future Arrow details planned. The team currently uses City Park’s football field.
Mrs Malt and families are featured in a Minneapolis community note detailing a gathering, with emphasis on relatives and local participation. The brief mentions locations and kinship connections within the city.
Notice explains space and time constraints led to omission of courthouse news for the last two weeks and promises coverage next week.
Interest in the Pocahontas County Historical Society grows as numerous members join including John Matthews Milton NY Cathrine Barr Weston Conn Lester Applegate Gilmore City Maud Dexter Laurens Dave Boyd Pocahontas Sara Lynn MacVey Roy Simonson Ellwood Olerich Jim Wilson Sydney Beckord Jessica Mae Schon Rolfe with others contributing in memory of pioneer settlers. Several memberships honor families of Diederich Brinkman Edward Tilley Bertha VanAlstine Percie VanAlstine Vara Squires Nellie Brinkman Emma Swan and more. The group aims to study local history and integrate it into education, with family histories filed by the county archivist.
Daylight observes the annual Labor Day on Monday September 6 with many Rolfe businesses and the Arrow closed. No mail service will run and readers are asked to phone news and deliver ad copy by Saturday noon.
At the Iowa State Fair Ron Hohensee and Greg Harrold, both teens, earned the top Certificate of Excellence for their demonstration Using Farm Chemicals Safety. Roxanna Rutgers Janet Peterson and Kathy Stearns received Certificates of Recognition for their demonstrations. Donald Venelli won blue ribbons for his three market lambs and received a blue herdsmanship award. Roxy Peterson and others competed in livestock judging and classes with Angus steers and other livestock entries.
Nedardke dee UB oes teat Sir Nedardke dee UB oes teat Sir Jack Hoenshél led a sudden death playoff at Pocahontas Coun Championship on Rolla course Sunday. Hanson Pocahontas won in 1964 and finished tied for second with Hoenschiel at 72 after the playoff. Dixon and Peterson tied 76 for third, Peterson fourth, Boyd fifth, Shimon sixth. Kent Larson Laurens won first flight with 85 and Randy Beh- continued standout play.
George Beckord, his son Bruce, and Miss Deborah Downs escaped serious injury when their car left the road on a curve near Sterling, overturned into a ditch. Damages totaled about 900 dollars. Beckord suffered a severe head bump, others minor bruises. They were treated in Sterling hospital and later joined the Beckord family at Bates Park.
Athletic director Mr Gilbertson announces Beason football tickets are on sale through members or at X Gales Sun sidn ae. Proceeds aim to fund a trip to a Hawkeye game later. Buy now to support the team and prep for the September 10 home opener versus Swea City.
The Alfred Hellman family of Bancroft visited Sunday afternoon and supper with Harold Fangman, sharing a friendly social gathering in his home.
Seventeen of twenty five area graduates plan college enrollment this fall at LSi U Ames and a Personnel Training Institute in Omaha. Mary Orwig, West Bend Community School graduate, will pursue further study after graduation.
Iowa Hawkeyes football player Steve Hodoway a 226 pound senior nose guard-guard now sidelined by illness remains at University Hospital for observation after returning home Tuesday He hopes a September test proves negative and allows him to rejoin the team for the season as a key third year star in pre season drills to lead the Rolfe Rams efforts.
Kevin Barth six year old son of Mr and Mrs Irwin Barth was bitten on the upper right arm by a skunk while playing in a sand pile with his brother Kent. He has begun anti rabies treatment after the incident Tuesday evening and his mother reported the attack to the family.
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