Farm to Market Bill Sparks Road Fund Debate
A column discusses the farm to market road bill and its shift of funds from primary to secondary road construction. It notes opposition from Republican papers and concerns about diverting primary road money, plus a proposed trailer license reduction and several local views on road funding and church consolidation in Rolfe. It also touches on courts, strikes, and federal involvement in state matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooty
Grundy County
Motor Vehicle Department
Kraschelmi
Pocahontas County
House
Senate
Highway Commission
Rolfe
Canada
Old Rolfe ministers and memories of a rural past
The narrative chronicles Rev. Rufus Fancher, Rev. Wm. McCready, Rev. Thornberg, Rev. Woolery, and John W. Lothian among Rolfe Iowa clergy. It recalls parish houses, horse teams, revival homilies, and community life from 1874 onward, noting family ties, relocations, and local landmarks in Pocahontas County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Rowan
Wright County
McKinley
Faulkland Islands
Puntas Arenas
Brazil
Mr. Rowan
Franklin
Grace
Rufus Fancher
Bruce-McEwen
Reuben
Hall
Old Rolfe
Powhatan Township
Strong- Russell
Havelock
Coopertown
Clarence Jensen
Jamison
Beresford
McCready
Mason & Hamlin
Bradgate
Woolery
Palo Alto
Curlew
West Bend
Billy Sunday
Hailstones Weighing Four Pounds Reported in Spain Storm
In 1829 a remarkable storm in Cazola Spain produced hailstones said to exceed four pounds each. Local residents described the unusual precipitation and its impact on the area. The event is noted as a notable early 19th century weather anomaly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cazola
Spain
Pocahontas County Board Proceedings February 16 1987
Pocahontas County Iowa Board of Supervisors met in regular session with all members present except one. The board approved a personal property compromise for Philip Davis and set multiple hearings and district actions including road district establishments and special assessments for parcels within various townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Pocahontas’ County
Sesson
F. Young
B. A. Rude
Clarence
Jensen
Philip Davis
Rude
Young
Sherman’ Township
Tip
Dover ‘Township
Dovey Township
Cedar Township
Grant Township
Powhatan
Des Moines Township
Des Moines ‘Township
Roosevelt Township
Lincoln Township
Lake Township
Belleville Township
John C. Shors
W.P. Hopkins
Ember
Board of Supervis A
Ors
Towa
Board of
Colfax Township
Board of Supervisors of
Pocahonos
Tas County
Center Township
P. m
Swan Lake Township
Board of Sup. m
Mary Schroeder
Blanche Mehaffa
Also Mentioned on This Page
States
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Gratefal
Illinois
Barney Bruce
Bruce
Humboldt
W. P. Wheeler
G. B. Palmer
Methodist Church
G. A. Everson
M. D
T. D. Jones
Rolfe, IA
C. W. Siefkin
Savage
Rolpe
Lester Leserman, M.D
Petersons
H. G.frigaard
D. C
Chiroprator
Carl J. White
Optometrist
Syed
Rolfe Foy Iowa
Geo. A. Shors
Savage Block
L. M. Graham
K. P
L. W. Kennedy
Town Fire
J. M. Bush Water Supply
Telephone No
Plover
Tom Leith Rolfe
John W. Lothian
Scotland
Des Moines
Ole Ryen
M. E
Northwest Iowa
Ida Grove
Lothian
Gilman
John Lothian
James
Ept
Slep
Frank L. MacVey
General Motors
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