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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1941
Page
1
The Roffle editorial discusses a proposed school addition with a $25 000 debt, argues federal funding may cover excess costs via taxes, and notes enrollment trends. It also covers state legislative turbulence, Balkan affairs including Yugoslavia Greece and Turkey, and cheers the Rolfe Girl Scouts pledge ceremony with Legion Auxiliary support.
Capitol News summarizes state political notes from the Iowa Press Association weekly briefing. Highlights include updates on legislation, committee actions, and official statements affecting governance and public policy.
The Town General Assembly records final adjournment for April 10 at 5 PM. Observers noted steady progress with calendar items dispatched regularly and committees replenishing the action list as the session neared its end.
Arch McFarlane, veteran parliamentarian, filed a motion to reconsider the sine die adjournment vote. The delay hinges on both houses and events of the next days may push final adjournment into question if the motion is revived and acted upon.
The House, larger than the Senate, requires longer journals and roll calls. Speaker Robert Blue has shortened the procedure for roll calls on the voting machine, saving about half the time in wording, results, and clearing the device after votes. Precendents may be set aside, yet the time saved is deemed worthwhile.
The legislature considers building projects including the state office building at the capitol grounds and the first Iowa City library unit. Meanwhile the House passes a three million dollar revenue plan taxing amusements, jukeboxes and admissions to fund public schools through replacement taxes.
Senate File 2 the marriage bill requiring medical exams and disease tests for license applicants drew early attention but no enactment yet. A conference committee worked over a House amendment setting the exam fee at five dollars while the Senate opposed a maximum fee, and recommended removing the limit.
Senator A J Shaw of Pocahontas introduces a resolution urging Congress to investigate the weather and crop service for failure to broadcast storm warnings prior to the November 11 1940 and March 15 1941 Iowa storms and to consider necessary legislation to prevent repetition and protect lives and property.
Mr and Mrs William J Klimmek of Carroll were married at 3 pm and by 8 pm the same day were in an auto accident while en route to the hospital.
Joseph Balvin a farmer living near Chelsea was killed when the tractor he was driving overturned.
A party at the 1.0.0. F hall served as a farewell for Dale Burris who departed Friday for a year of military service. Burris recently enlisted and was among Humboldt county volunteers sent to Fort Des Moines. Community members Fred Myers and local families are noted in brief social items.
The Friendly Circle met Friday afternoon at Miss Marie Benjamin’s home. After a business session, guests enjoyed social time and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. C. A. Kinseth of Bradgate and Mrs. Nels Benjamin of Maple Lawn. The next gathering is set for Friday afternoon April 4 at Mrs. Gerald Chase’s home.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service gathered in the church basement with Mrs. Virgil Burris and Mrs. Frank Wright hosting. Devotions were led by Mrs. Albert Zeman and the lesson by Mrs. Wm. Cran. Lunch followed. Nearby visits included Chris Brandhoij and Grant Brandhoij near Rutland, plus guests R. G. Hedges of Calumet staying with the Hemersons. Ed Schloeman of Swan River visited the Jolliffes and left for Cedar Rapids. his wife extended her stay. A group including Wm. Lanning Perry Gouge and Persis Sandbeck attended Humboldt county spelling contest. Perry represented their school.
The Get Together club met at Mrs. E. C. Musselman home Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Musselman won high score and traveling prizes in Progressive 500 at three tables. Mrs. Lanninglow earned the low score prize. Refreshments followed. Nearby visits included Porter Butler and family, Lorraine Isacson, Hazel Harris, Frank Marchant returning home from Fort Dodge hospital, and multiple local social calls and birthdays. Robert Lyle born March 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Milford Zeman in Fort Dodge Lutheran hospital.
The Double C club met Tuesday at Mrs. Inga McCreary’s home for entertainment. Chinese checkers were played with Mrs. Roy Ellsworth winning the prize for the most games.
Bert Hemerson attended as a guest. Mrs Martha Wallace and Blanch were dinner guests at the Carl Underberg home near Livermore. Mr and Mrs F L Malcolm of Gilmore City visited Sunday. Charles Daniels and family of Humboldt were supper guests at the Harper Daniels home. Joe Ripperger and Len Ripperger traveled to Stover Missouri to visit relatives due to Mrs Ripperger’s father’s illness.
The P. T. A. will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at the school house. Miss North and Miss Devine will lead the program with Mrs. Dewey Lanning as refreshment chair. Several local residents, including the Seaman and Jolliffe families, are noted in social and visiting events.
Bradgate Methodist Church urges contributions to World Service the church’s world work. The speaker notes that offerings of nickels dimes dollars and prayers support kingdom work and invites parishioners to give at the current drive.
A church bulletin lists events for Easter season including an Easter offering, a morning worship service at 8 00, a First Mission Series with a Ry land youth play on China mission work, and Holy Friday memorial events from 2 00 to 8 00 p.m. (Continued on Page Three).
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