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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1950
Page
1
Analysis from The Travelers Insurance Companies Almanac 1949 shows over 400000 casualties linked to speeding, with one third of American deaths from last year’s wrecks caused by excessive speed. It urges strict adherence to speed limits and improved road safety measures.
The Gillette Newsletter reports Senator Guy M. Gillette warns of farm policy confusion as 1950 may bring high crop production. He notes acreage controls alone fail and urges restoring a $240,000 Corn Borer Control program funds cut by the House, citing Iowa losses and research need.
The Agriculture Department survey indicates farmers will plant about 15 million acres less in 17 major crops excluding winter wheat and cotton, while planning a 3.6 million acre rise in those two excluded crops. Overplanting under acreage controls and a 4 million acre rise in feed grains are noted, with broader policy shifts anticipated to sustain high production and price supports into 1951.
A long stored funeral hearse, bought by a Reinbeck funeral home in 1890, was revealed when a barn was razed. The vehicle is described as still in perfect condition despite its age.
Pocahontas Iowa March 7 1950 regular session of the Board of Supervisors with members Ellis Bush Johnson Clark Onken present. Geraldine Henderson deputy auditor band approved. 1949 Justice of Peace report approved. L T Nelson resignation accepted and H A McKee named in Swan Lake Township. County funds transferred 5000 to cover Schedule H item purchases. Numerous claims audited and allowed including officers, sheriff staff, and county services. Donald G Beneke announces candidacy for Pocahontas County County Attorney nomination
A Republican candidate, J. C. Clint Horlacher of Storm Lake, announces his bid for state senator from the 50th district covering Humboldt Pocahontas and Buena Vista counties subject to voters in the June primary. The document also lists numerous local expenses and a probate notice with estate details.
Guy G. Butler of Rolfe Iowa declares his candidacy for State Representative to the Republican voters in Pocahontas County pending June Primaries. He states his intention to seek the office through the primary election.
E R Stahly seeks the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Pocahontas County Iowa in the June primary subject to voter choice. The notice places Stahly on the ballot as the party challenger for the county sheriff position.
Dr. R. J. Oltman of Storm Lake Iowa runs in the June Republican primaries for the 5th senatorial district State Senate seat.
Katherine Boozell announces her candidacy for Clerk of District Court in Pocahontas County Iowa subject to Republican voters at the June 1950 primary. She asks for support.
A citizen from Pocahontas Iowa endorses Bert Looney Jr for the Democratic June primary for county sheriff urging party support. The letter expresses appreciation for the candidate and asks for votes in the upcoming election.
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