02 Apr 1942
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1942
Page
1
The Rolfe Arrow consolidated with The Reveille on February 12 1914. Founded in 1888 by J J Bruce and long run by the J H Lighter family. Subscription rates in home territory $2 a year per copy 5 cents away from home $2 a year foreign $3. Entered second class matter May 14 1910 at Rolfe post office under March 3 1879 act.
An Office of Facts and Figures bulletin traces Nazi propaganda tactics used to sow discord in the United States. It cites 95 publications stirring class, race, and religious tensions and notes the shift after Pearl Harbor as American resolve strengthens against disunifying myths.
Attorney General Biddle orders the arrest of George W. Christians of Chattanooga for distributing subversive material to armed forces. Rudolph Fahl, ex Denver teacher turned paint seller, seized for efforts to undermine military morale. Both not charged as Hitler agents but aiding him. In Rolfe, the town reports full war bond quota with anonymous local volunteers praised for backing the drive.
Regular on the home front payroll purchases of Defense Savings Bonds reported as part of wartime savings drives. The program encourages employees to allot portions of wages to bond purchases through payroll deductions, supporting national defense efforts.
A dense catalog lists hundreds of order numbers and names followed by a USDA style notice that AAA gives wheat for feeding in Pocahontas County Iowa. The piece ends with a 1942 county treasurer statement of accounts and receipts for 1941.
The Navy urges immediate enlistment with pay increases after four months and potential monthly earnings up to 136 dollars plus allowances. Benefits include medical and dental care, clothing value over 100 dollars, and a path for skilled men to join as petty officers. Forty five trades available. Apply at the nearest Navy Recruiting Station.
Probate hearing set in Pocahontas County Iowa for the February 26 1934 will of George Schonberger deceased. Court to read the instrument on April 21 1942 at Pocahontas Court House. All interested persons must appear at 10 00 AM to show cause why the will should not be probated. Dated March 20 1942. Clerk Katherine Booze.
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