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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1972
Page
6
Lions Club held its first meeting after installation as Lawrence Henderson was sworn in as president succeeding Leroy Schoon who retires. The ceremony took place Wednesday night with attendance from club members and invited guests.
Theresa Eberle and Jim Robinson exchanged vows in a 2:00 p.m. ceremony at St Margaret s Catholic Church Rolfe on September 9 1972. Msgr Zeno Reising officiated the double ring rite with gladiola decor. The bride wore a floor length gown with lace sleeves and a pearl headpiece. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses white carnations and royal blue straw flowers. Marilyn Eberle, sister of the bride, assisted as part of the wedding party.
Mayor Pat Wood urges Rolfe Iowa residents to buy Buddy Poppies from the Veterans of Foreign Wars on the designated day to honor fallen soldiers. The funds aid disabled and needy veterans and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans, with veterans assembling the tokens as symbols of gratitude.
Rolfe Rammettes won 8 6 over Havelock Plover to reach the semifinals of the girls softball sectional at Pocahontas. Julie Brinkman pitched a two hitter and later Brinkman led a 4 3 upset over the Pocahontas Maidens to reach the final against Twin Rivers. Linda Pedersen had two hits in three trips. The winner advances to district play Saturday.
Rolfe Rams upset third ranked Gilmore City-Bradgate 28 8 in Twin Lakes Conference action. QB Dave Spencer connected on a 63 yard TD to Greg Sinek and Sinek scored again as Rolfe led 21 0 at halftime. GCB scored late after Rolfe blocked a punt, final score 28 8. Greg Ives kicked four extra points. Injured Winkleblack out about three weeks. Sining replaces in wing back. Rams host Twin Rivers Friday seeking fourth straight win.
Rolfe residents Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Len Firkins celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house in the Methodist Church parlors from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct 1 hosted by relatives. The couple, married Oct 3 1922, lived in Rolfe where he ran a garage and later owned a Variety Store until retiring in 1966.
Two Plover Garden Club members will appear on Eve's Kitchen on KVFD TV next Monday September 25 at 3 30 p m Mrs Lorna Westerman will present a club history and Mrs Martin Peterson will demonstrate crafts including a project made by residents of the Good Samaritan Home in Laurens where Peterson serves as craft director The program continues the series started August 28 on KVFD TV
Three books were donated in memory of Mrs. John Pascal Lorraine Dawson, by Cora B Pollock Mary Pollock and Margaret Pollock Campbell. A framed reproduction painting The Fairy Tale by Firle was given in memory of her mother Jennie Bowen by Embree Lienneman Spirit Lake. The Library Board expressed appreciation for the gifts.
Rams coach Victor Rolfe and Rams players celebrate as Gilmor and Larry Rater exchange congratulations after a hard fought 28-8 victory over the Rockets. The Rams staged an upset friday night with a dominant defensive effort and timely scoring.
Frank C. Carlton 88 longtime Rolfe resident died Saturday after years of ill health. Funeral Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dallas Johnson officiating. Burial at Clinton-Garfield Cemetery. Survived by wife Esther son Lee Rodman three grandchildren one great grandchild. Preceded by parents siblings and one son Don.
Buddy Poppy Day will be observed in Rolfe on Saturday September 23 with VFW Auxiliary members and local Girl Scouts selling Buddy Poppies. The poppies are assembled by disabled and needy veterans in hospitals nationwide and funds support veterans and their dependents.
The 35th wedding anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. Warren A Bintz of Rolfe will be observed with an open house Sunday September 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Methodist Church parlors. The Bintz children will be hosts. Lorraine Powell and Warren A Bintz were married September 11 1937 at Waverly Nebraska with her father Rev C V Powell officiating.
Rolfe firemen led by Fire Chief Art Twigg with Assistant Chief John Young display newly purchased equipment. Proceeds from summer fund raising events supported the department’s purchase and related activities.
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