Memorial honors Guy Bendixen at his field
The Guy P. Bendixen Field received a fitting memorial this week with black aluminum letters reading Bendixen Field on a rubbed concrete memorial. A rock insert hosts a dedication plaque designed by John Wiegman of Fort Dodge. The field houses a softball diamond football field and track. The plaque, placed two years ago, honors Bendixen for his love of earth and agriculture devotion service as a school board member and generous financial support.
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Guy P. Bendixen
Bendixen
John Wiegman
Fort Dodge
Rolfeile
Guy Ben
County Farm Bureau Meeting Here Tuesday
The Pocahontas County Farm Bureau annual meeting will be at the Presbyterian Church in Rolfe on Tuesday September 30. A chicken dinner starts at 7 p.m. Tickets must be bought by September 26 as no tickets will be sold at the door. The business meeting at 8 p.m. will include adoption of resolutions a financial report and amended Articles of Incorporation. The Rolfe High School mixed chorus directed by Curtis Svalstad will perform. Guest speaker Booth Wallentine director of radio TV services for the Iowa Farm Bureau will speak on the Voice of Agriculture network and writes Accent for Farm Bureau.
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Pocahontas
Rolfe Community High School
Curtis Svalstad
Booth Wallentine
Wallentine
Iowa Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Voice of Agriculture
Crash Kills Pocahontas Man John Hanson
John Hanson, 43, a former Pocahontas County treasurer and salesman, was killed near Sibley Iowa when his car collided with a Rock Island Railroad freight train at a Highway 9 crossing. He died at about 1 p.m. Tuesday. survivors include his wife, a son, and a daughter. Funeral services are set for Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church in Pocahontas.
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John Hanson
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
Rock Island Railroad
Sibley
Hanson
Lutheran
Taxes Due Reminder for Real and Personal Taxes
Taxpayers are reminded that Tuesday September 30 is the final day to pay real and personal taxes to avoid a penalty. After this date a 34 percent per month penalty applies. A tax statement can be requested or obtained at the County Treasurer’s office. Taxes may be paid through your bank with advance arrangements.
Crotty Elected Head of Pocahontas Bar Association
The Pocahontas County Bar Association elected J Desmond Crotty as president and William A Shaw as secretary at a September 23 meeting in Pocahontas. Retiring officers were E J Mullen, president, and Francis J Dower, secretary, both of Fonda.
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Pocahontas
Scoreboard fund reaches goal at Bendixon Field
The Alumni Fund for a scoreboard at Bendixon Field reached its goal with a $60 donation from the Rolfe Legion Post, totaling $1,606.84 after weeks of solicitation. Extra money will defray installation costs and accessories. the new board was installed Wednesday and will debut for a Rams game against Rockwell City.
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Guy Bendixon
Rolfe Legion Post
Bendixon Field
Rams
Rockwell City Wildcats
Bendixon
Audit shows $10,060 in fines from Pocahontas County officials
The Auditor of State reports 525 cases handled in the year ending December 31, 1968 by five Justices of the Peace and two Mayors. Louise Tate led with $6,562.43 from 374 cases. Rolfe Mayor Pat Wood collected $20 from two cases. Percie Van Alstine 95 dollars from two cases. Clerk of Court totals $1,573.04. State fines total $9,135.53 apportioned to 12 districts with Pocahontas leading at $2,320.01 and Laurens $1,771.68.
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Justices of Peace
Pocahontas County
Justice of the Peace
Louise Tate
Pocahontas
Justices of the Peace
Pat Wood
Rolfe
Laurens
Fonda
Havelock-Plover
Palmer
Community Chest Drive Sets 4161 Goal for Northeast Townships
The Northeast Town and Country Community Chest opens September 30 with volunteers soliciting 7 to 10 PM. An opening meeting is September 29 at 7 PM in the Iowa Electric Light and Power recreation room. The drive funds 12 health and welfare programs including Red Cross, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and mental health groups.
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Town and Country Community Chest
Northeast Town and Country Community Chest
Iowa
Salvation Army
Us.o
Contingency Fund
Community Fund
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
Lawrence Turley
Clinton
D.M.T
Garfield
Powhatan
Don Shoemaker
Curtis Kerns
Lester Applegate
John Saylor
Louis M. Wilson
Pocahontas County Selective Service Sends Three Recruits
The Pocahontas County Selective Service Board delivered three men for the September 22 Induction Call. Richard Albert Drobney of Pocahontas Barry Michael Byrne of Fonda and Daniel Lee Crotty of Pocahontas will be sent to Fort Polk Louisiana for Basic Army training.
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Pocahontas County
Generation Gap Reflections On Life At Any Age
The piece discusses bridging generational divides and argues there is no single best age in life. It asserts youth holds promise while older years offer growth and fulfillment, quoting Adlai Stevenson on the emotional lessons learned from age fifty versus twenty.
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Adlai Stevenson
Rammettes fall to Twin Rivers in first round
The Rammettes were eliminated by Twin Rivers in a Tuesday night showdown at Havelock in the Girls Sectional Softball Tournament. Twin Rivers beat Rolfe 104 to 0 to advance.
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Rammettes
Twin Rivers
Havelock
Rolfe
2 Ball Foursome Planned at Local Golf Course
Chairmen of men’s and ladies golf groups organize a 2 ball foursome at the local course this Sunday September 28 starting at 2:00. All golfers invited with no charge. A potluck supper will follow attendees should bring own table service.
Unger MacVey Vows Spoken at Dodge Center Wedding
Miss Betty Unger and Garry MacVey exchanged wedding vows at a candle light ceremony in the United Methodist Church in Dodge Center Minnesota at 7 30 p m Saturday September 6 1969 The Rev Maryin Andros officiated the double ring service Organist Sonja Nelson played Wagner as she accompanied Larry MacVey the groom s brother in the song With This Ring and Wedding Prayer The altar was decorated with gladiolus and mums The ceremony occurred on the 48th wedding anniversary of the bride s grandparents Mr and Mrs Aden Throndson of Hayfield Minnesota The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Unger of WEDDING continued on page 8
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Betty Unger
Garry MacVey
United Methodist Church
Dodge Center
Minn
Maryin Andros
Sonja Nelson
Wagner
Larry MacVey
Gladiolus
Mums
Aden Throndson
Hayfield
Eugene Unger
Goodwill Pickup Arrives Tuesday in Sioux City
The Goodwill Industries truck will be in town on Tuesday September 30 to collect usable discarded articles. Place items in the yellow boxes north of Joe Lehman Produce by Tuesday.
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Goodwill Industries
Sioux City
Joe Lehman
Open House at St Pauls Lutheran Honors Pastor 25th Anniversary
Members of St Pauls Lutheran Church sponsor an open house on Sunday October 5 honoring Pastor Rev G H Brase on the 25th anniversary of his ordination. A short program at 2 00 p m followed by coffee. All friends are invited.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
G. H. Brase
Rams Rally and Tie Twin Rivers In Opener At Bede
The Rams and Twin Rivers Pirates battled to a 6-6 draw in the Twin Lakes Conference opener at Bede. Both teams moved to 1-1-1 on the season as Rolfe’s defense held late and the game ended with a last minute pass near the goal line.
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Rams
Twin Rivers Pirates
Bede
Rockwell City
Rockwell City Wildcats
Guy Bendixon
Wildcats
Rolfe
T.R
Mike Pedersen
T.D
Twin Rivers
Mark Feldman
Gregg Pomerenko
Dennis Ricklefs
Pirate
Pirates
Feldman
Hohenberger
Pedersen
Twin Rivers Pirate
Pocahontas County Republican Women Meeting Planned
The Pocahontas County Republican Women will gather Monday September 29 at 2 00 p m in the Amvets Hall Havelock All members and interested persons are invited to attend.
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Pocahontas County
Amvets
Havelock
Stockdale Receives Honor At Pocahontas REC Dinner
George M. Stockdale, retiring October 1 as Manager of Pocahontas Rural Electric Cooperative, was honored at a September 6 noon dinner in Humboldt. About 125 attended, including directors spouses and staff. Lloyd W. Simonson presided, Erwin J. Schmuecher gave remarks, and Stockdale received a gold Ultra-Chron watch while Emanuel Kraska, Assistant Manager, presented a diamond tie tack. Kraska will become manager.
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George M. Stockdale
Pocahontas Rural Electric Cooperative
Johnny's Steak Harbor
Humboldt
Lloyd W. Simonson
Mr. Stockdale
Erwin J. Schmuecher
Pocahontas County
Marengo
Sehmaecher
Emanuel Kraska
Mr. Kraska
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County Farm Bureau
Crash
Crotty
Co. Bar Assn
Community Chest
Des Moines
the Community Chest
Supt’s. Desk
Rolfe Community Schools
Goodwill
Paul Biedermann
Carol Jean
Larry A. Hansen
A. W. Hansen
Miss Biedermann
Morningside College
Ottumwa
R. C
REC
Stockdale
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