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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1936
Page
5
An article extols artificial refrigeration for preserving food and safeguarding public health. It notes historical freezing of beef and mutton since 1860 and fruit and vegetables for decades, stressing that freezing does not diminish nutrients while slowing germ growth and destroying parasites over weeks.
The Rolfe Iowa town council schedules a hearing at 7 p m May 18 1986 at the town hall to consider plans specifications form of contract and a resolution ordering concrete sidewalk construction totaling 19044 feet of 5 inch and other segments plus 95000 plus square feet. The project includes 2506 feet of 8 foot sidewalks and 1104 feet of 5 foot sidewalks with an estimated cost of 25588 20. Objections may be presented at the meeting.
The town of Rolfe Iowa invites sealed proposals for 19 044 lineal feet of 5 ft concrete sidewalk plus additional 8 lineal feet of 5 ft 6 inch and other lengths totaling substantial square footage. Bids due May 18 1936 with a 10 percent certified check. Work to begin by July 1 1936 and finish by September 1 1936.
A boastful tale describes a naive system that bets on dark horses by excluding favorites and slow to win recent nags. The plan includes a wife and crew pushing bets, pooling a bank, promising big profits, and a rapid rise in winnings before inevitable losses derail the scheme.
Havelock residents and visitors attend Dade Mason funeral and visit relatives during a week of community events. Local gas and road work discussions, business calls, and multiple trips to Pocahontas, Des Moines, and Mason City are noted along with hospital updates and several social gatherings.
Friday and Saturday fires gut the beegder and brooder houses at the Schleusmer residence. Over 1400 title chicks perished. Insurance coverage and repairs noted by investigators, with conditions assessed by Mer.
A Sunday morning farewell reception at Meathodiat Church honored Ma and Mr. Olin Young and Arlene and Mr. and Mrs. Otte Hinsen and family who have moved to Jarurens. Guests enjoyed a dice dinner at noon and an hour of visiting. Both families were noted in church circles locally.
The Havelock P T A met in the school auditorium Wednesday with a large turnout. Mrs S S Whitmore opened the session and Mary Waters read and approved the previous minutes as the H W S alumni led a pair of one act plays directed by Mrs Merle Curodland with actors including Robert Owens States Attorney Vincent Kreebs Dorothy Owens Alma Dunn Williams Laura Grover and others.
Funeral services are announced for Dude Mason. The date and location details are pending in family notices, with arrangements expected to be handled by local funeral director.
Mrs Simpkins presided as Loretta Bass led the program. At the close of the event coffee and pie were served in the dining room by the hostesses in charge.
Havelock Methodist Church notes Sunday School at 10 Morning Worship at 11 Epworth League at 7 Choir rehearsal Thursday at 3 Services during the week held at the church for all welcome without a home church.
The text hints at a shift from gangsters to reckless drivers as government targets. It then notes women once wore emotions openly but now lack sleeves, implying social or metaphorical constraints.
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