Weatherman Confirms Two Dry Days Bring Relief
The forecast notes Friday and Saturday were rainless, offering relief from weeks of daily rainfall. The period marked a welcome break with no storms expected in the near term.
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1964
Page
4
The forecast notes Friday and Saturday were rainless, offering relief from weeks of daily rainfall. The period marked a welcome break with no storms expected in the near term.
LeRoy Nelson announces the 1965 corn loan rate for Pocahontas County at 97 cents per bushel. The basis for the 1.25 total price and 0.20 payment per bushel reflects normal yield times planted acres. Loans mature July 31, 1966, with applications at the Pocahontas ASCS office.
Orvan B. Olerich schedules a farm sale near Rolfe Iowa with 40 boars and 40 gilts to be auctioned Tuesday at 7 30 PM Jim Morris of Des Moines IA acts as auctioneer The herd is fully vaccinated and Olerichs hogs are registered The sale follows prior entries at the Clay County Fair in Spencer Iowa
Mrs. Clifford Slayton 57 died Tuesday night at her Pocahontas home from a heart attack. Services are pending at Powers Funeral Home. She was the former Helen Stoute and is survived by husband, two sons Craig and Jerry, four grandchildren, her mother Mrs Myrtle Srouse of Rolfe, three sisters and three brothers including Mrs Harold Mason of Mason City and Donald Sroufe of Scottsdale Arizona.
Lawrence Nelson was hospitalized at Palo Alto Memorial Hospital in Emmetsburg after a fall from a feed mill at the Farmers Cooperative in Rolfe around 10 a.m. He plunged 25 to 30 feet to a wooden floor. no witness, employees nearby. Nelson moved by ambulance for treatment. condition pending at press time.
The Arrow reports a temporary halt on court news as an added feature. Readers are asked for patience until the feature can be resumed.
Rain forces a postponement of the final round of the girls sectional softball tourney at Rolfe after Rolfe and Gilmore City advanced through semifinals. Semis saw Havelock-Plover beat La Verne 18-8 while Gilmore City defeated Rolfe 17-4. Earlier rounds featured Rolfe 20-17 over Goldfield and La Verne edging Cylinder 12-11.
Glyde Brinkman 72 lifetime Rolfe resident died Wednesday at his farm home southwest of Rolfe from a heart attack. Funeral arrangements are pending with Streit Powers Funeral Home. Survived by widow Zola and son T. Franklin Brinkman of Pensacola, Fla., four grandchildren, six sisters and two brothers including Mrs. Caroline Olerich and John H. Brinkman of Rolfe, Dr. W. F. Brinkman of Pocahontas, and several others in Iowa and California.
Mrs. Marie Shimon and Loren E Hubbell exchanged vows at 11 a m on September 18 1965 at St James Catholic Church Le Mars Rev Gerald Zeman officiated. Attendants were Mrs Erling Johnson Rolfe and Robert Zeman Pocahontas. A luncheon followed at Hammer's Cafe Le Mars. The couple will reside in Rolfe after a trip to Minneapolis and Park Rapids Minnesota.
The Wesleyan Services Guild will meet Tuesday October 5 at 7 30 p m in Mrs Dorothy Farlows home to start a Bible study series.
Fort Dodge Symphony Orchestra prepares for pops concerts at North Junior High School Auditorium with two Rolfe musicians Phil Faaborg and Kathleen Faaborg in the lineup. Karl Holvik, a State College of Iowa music professor, conducts the 5 member group. Season tickets for 1965 66 are on sale at Wahkonsa Hotel campaign headquarters.
According to Postmaster D J Spencer the local post office earned a Superior rating on the Good Housekeeping Check List after the annual inspection. All starred items rated E and all others at least G, with one exception a G noted for Mr and Mrs William Sanding who maintain the building and exterior. The Sandings have served in this role since April 1 1961.
Mrs. Frank Larson 68 died Wednesday at Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge after a period of ill health born Beatrice Munson near Rolfe November 21 1906 daughter of Ben and (line) Munson. Survived by husband two sisters two brothers and funeral services set for Friday at St Pauls Lutheran Church with Pastor Tange officiating. Burial in Clinton Garfield Cemetery.
Rolfe Iowa voters will elect town officials on Tuesday November 2. Nominations must be filed by Tuesday October 5. Current officials up for election include Mayor Harold G Calligan and councilmen Paul Biedermann Johnnie Loss William V Spencer Fred McKim and Richard Schott. Treasurer Dr R B Ranney and park commissioners Garth Stoufe Luther Thompson John Brinkman with Brinkman also town clerk. Terms begin January 1966 and vary by office.
County sales of United States savings bonds in August totaled 83122, part of an eight month county total of 617485 at 72 percent of its 1965 quota. Iowa August Series E and H bonds amounted to 8050057 with an eight month total of 74895046 at 66 percent of the 1966 goal, noting gains and varying county figures such as Palo Alto 84507 at 48 percent and Humboldt 430377 at 64 percent.
The State Conservation Commission announced the 1965 goose season begins Saturday October 2 and runs for 70 days until December 10. Prospects for hunting are described as good across the season.
The undefeated Pocahontas Indians edged Rolfe 5 yard pass late to claim a 1 score victory in a tight defensive battle. Rolfe Carrier Don Van Gorkom and Dan Allen starred on offense while John Rickard Dave Bennett and Marc Stoufe anchored the defense as Rolfe prepares to host Albert City Huricanes.
Mr and Mrs Richard Schot announce the marriage of their daughter Susan Kay to Charles McDaniel son of Mr and Mrs Jonah McDaniel of Fort Dodge. The wedding is set for October 23 at St Margaret's Catholic Church Rolfe.
Storm Lake will host the first in a series of Iowa regional Community Health Conferences on October 12 at the Ken-A-Bob Restaurant. Dr. Arthur Long and Dr. James Speers will answer questions from 5:30 to 6:30 followed by a buffet dinner at 6:30 and program at 7:30. The event, led by the Iowa State Department of Health with 35 state organizations, aims to improve local deaf health services. invitation urges attendance and reservations.
The 18th annual Northeast Town and Country Community Chest drive, started September 21, progresses favorably according to campaign chair William V. Spencer. Some township solicitors have not finished. a full report will come later. The drive aims to reach 8874 dollars to support 18 health and welfare programs locally and nationally.
Haven Dodge hosts a Methodist Men friendship rally on Saturday with registration at 11:00 in the west building and ongoing events through the day. A $1.50 fee covers luncheon.
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