Promotion Club Hears State Health Talk at May Meeting
The Rolfe Promotion Club met Thursday at the usual place with Trinity Lutheran ladies serving. Dr J H Kinneman of the State Health Department spoke on the Social Security Act health provisions and general health law, stressing the unit of organization and local health conditions.
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W. Siefkin
The
Minute Men
J. H. Kinneman
State Health Department
Mr. Kinneman
Iso
Weather and Crops Report on Cold Dry April Conditions
The report notes continuing cold icy weather with uneven oat emergence. Much of the ground remains dry and barren while some areas saw light frost. Despite dryness, plowing and corn planting preparations proceed well, marking April as a dry month overall.
Sales of acres edge Rolfe to Fay Wax reported
QO D VanHorsen of Standard Oil from Havelock reports the sale of the Sirs Mary Chambers acreage at the edge of Rolfe to Fay Wax. Harriss F Thomus family visited Sutherland Sun Kay morning to spend time with Mrs Thomas father M A bares and other relatives. Woman's Club held a library tea last Saturday with strong patronage and restricted room. supper titled Sitistyinge, raising a neat sum for the club.
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Woman’s Club
Coming Events Calendar May 4 to May 13
A list of local clubs and meetings scheduled from Monday May 4 to Wednesday May 13. Groups include C J C Club Mrs George Taylor. T B O Bridge Club at the home of Mr and Mrs Chrsten. Garfield Boy 1 H Club. Nain s Lutheran Millemia. Bon Ton prises at Mrs T Carroll s home. Tuesday Club with Mrs H F Olerich. M K K Ladies Society. Houseclean Me Way at Presbyterian church. Night Hawks WI. Mastern Star regular meeting. Annual Fire Men s Ball at The Pla Mar. Needle and Read Club at Esther Jones s home.
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Xett ‘S
Garfield Boy
1-H Club
Reesnae Shimon
WIT
H. F. Olerich
M. KK
Mes. Wi Sg
Butler
Presbyterian Church
Hawks
Martin Peterson
Mastern Star
Pla-Mar
Needle and Read Club
Esther Jones
Pocahontas County Votes on Primary Road Paving
Pocahontas county set May 14 for a primary road paving election after a county paving committee appointed a delegation to consult the State Highway Commission. The plan, backed by a county-wide committee and a mass meeting, aims to fund paving via gas taxes and vehicle licenses with help from the Highway Commission to complete work this summer. Cherokee and Calhoun counties recently approved similar measures.
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Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
Randall Melson
Jack Hunter
John P. Mullen
Fred K. Hawley
Fred M. Hudson
State Highway Commission
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Humboldt County
Highway Commission
Cherokee
Calhoun
Presbyterians To Have Church Cleaning Bee
Rolfe Presbyterian Church holds a cleaning day on Wednesday May 6 with men and women invited to participate. Bring cleaning utensils and a covered dish. coffee sandwiches and trimmings provided. Excelsior Society holds an afternoon business meeting for interested participants.
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Rolfe Presbyterian Church
Excelsior Society
Pay Your Auto Licenses Delinquent Plates Lead to Sale
Mrs. Alex Miller announces a May 1 start to stop motor vehicles without license plates and file charges for delinquent plates. During the first week of May, the county treasurer compiles a list of 1984 registrations not renewed for 156 days unless an affidavit shows removal, destruction, dismantling, or storage. Cars on the list may be sold for delinquent fees. cooperation urged to obtain new plates by April 60 at the county treasurer’s office.
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Alex Miller
Miller
Progressive citizen builds first pneumtic tired wheelbarrow in town
Lendt Paulson, after buying a home and starting repairs, fashioned a wheelbarrow from an automobile tire and wheel, claiming to create the town's first pneumatic tired wheelbarrow. His early innovations include the town’s first self starter and first closed car with balloon tires, urging him to lead the procession.
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Lendt Paulson
Lendt
Democrats of Clinton township hold advertised caucus
The Clinton township Democrats met at Will Kelley’s office on Friday evening. J. E. Rickard was named chairman and ZT Carrell secretary. Delegates nominated for the county convention on June 27 include D. BE Rickard, T. Carroll, M. W. Webb, A. R. Graham, Mrs. Kas M. Graham, Mrs. Chirence Dahl, and Mrs. L. A. Rogers. Wm. A. Kelley elected for justice of the peace. Mrs. L. A. Rogers named committeewoman and Wm. A. Kelley committeeman.
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Clinton Township
Will Kelley
J. E. Rickard
Carrell
D. BE. Rickard
T. Carroll
M. W. Webb
A. R. Graham
Kas M. Graham
Chirence Dahl
L. A. Rogers
Wm. A. Kelley
Wim. A. Kelley
Water supplies under Constance vigilance in Polk County
Polk County faced a typhoid outbreak with 30 illnesses and three deaths linked to a single water supply. Investigation found sewage entered a well via a sewer connection and cracks in the well cover, prompting chlorination, hospitalization, and immunization efforts that contained the spread. Recommendations call for preventive construction, regular water testing, stronger county health inspection, ongoing contamination checks, and connecting to safe water sources.
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Polk County
State Department of Health
Ethel Louise Young Birthday Party at Young Home
Ethel Louise Young celebrated her birthday Saturday with a party at her parents Mr. and Mrs Earl Young. First and second grade playmates attended and a lunch was served. A separate gathering at Mr and Mrs T O Lowery's home Sunday hosted many local families for hospitality and eats.
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Ethel Louise Young
Earl Young
Donna Jean Foust
Nelson
Miss Teterson
Ladies Meet and Eat Training Session Report
An all day training session for 18 Des Moines Garfield and Powhatan township leaders was hosted by Mrs. Frank J. Shimon on April 20. Mrs. Ruth Seaton Hicks led nutrition talks, Miss Marie Hosier spoke on 4-H Club work, buffet lunch was served, and attendees enjoyed games and spirited conversation.
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Frank J. Shimon
Ruth Seaton Hicks
Des Moines
Garfield
Powhatan
Hicks
Marie Hosier
Garfield Town ship Farm Bureau Unit Meeting
A Garfield Township Farm Bureau unit meeting was held April 23 1986 at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Chambers. Mary LaVon Ives reported on the Girls 4 H Club, and Mrs Jas S DeWolf discussed the women project work and nutrition meetings. County Agent Schmuecker spoke on rural electrification naming Walter Heald as township chairman and LeRoy Nelson on soil conservation. The program featured a clarinet solo Allan Lomen a citizenship paper by Maude Ives a contralto Loretta Shaw a talk on soil survey by Bill Watkins and a lunch for about 90 hosted by the house committee. The next meeting will be at Mrs Lucile White on May 28 with a supper sale led by Mrs J D Brink and Mrs Lucile White.
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Garfield Township
Farm Bureau
Earl Chambers
Mary LaVon Ives
Jas. S. DeWolf
Schmuecker
Walter Heald
LeRoy Nelson
Howard Hansen
Allan Lomen
Inez Archer
Maude Ives
Loretta Shaw
Miss Archer
Soil Survey
Bill Watkins
Ames
House Committee
Messrs and Mesdames Nis Behrendsen
Karl Ives
Ed Sheigren
Vernon Kendall
J. P. Hanson
Nels Ryen
James C. Truelsen
Lucile White
J. D. Brinkcharge
I-H Club
Iowa Lake Decline Highlights 1899 to Present
Iowa shows a dramatic drop from 109 lakes totaling 61 000 acres in 1899 to 6 lakes covering 41 000 acres. The State Conservation Commission notes the reduction and outlines current park and preserve sizes, with Backbone Park at 1398 acres and Lacey Keosauqua Park at 1259 acres.
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State Conservation Commission
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Idaho
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Iowa
Backbone Park
Delaware County
van Buren
Lake Wapello
Warren County
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Pine Creek Park
Hardin County
Pillsbury Point
Dickinson County
The
Conservation Commission
Inoculation of legumes is good crop insurance
Iowa State College soil expert R Walker urges inoculating legume seeds despite farmer skepticism. He notes Iowa soils are drier and poorer in organic matter, making inoculation essential for red clover and soybeans, as native bacteria are scarce and root nodules do not persist. He recommends soil transfer or commercial cultures to ensure growth.
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R. Walker
Iowa State College
Iowa
Walker
Corrected Sidewalk Notice Checks Width and Location
The week’s corrected sidewalk notice asks readers to verify proper location and sidewalk width. Earlier descriptions were omitted and readers should recheck measurements and compliance details.
County Baseball Tourney at Rolfe City Park
On Friday May 1 Rolfe hosts a county baseball tournament featuring Palmer Laurens Havelock and Rolfe. Morning games at 9 and 10 30 p m match Rolfe vs Havelock and a veterans clash with wood pitchers. Afternoon shows consolation at 1 30 and county championship at 1 p m with prizes of 5 00 and 2 00.
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Rolfe City Park
Rolfe
Palmer
Laurens
Havelock
Rolfe Let's All
Obituary of Caroline F E Hudson
Caroline I Metcalf born May 18 1864 in Clayton county grew up in Coppertown Pocahontas county. She married Geo H Hudson and lived many years on farms with eight children and later moved to Rolfe. She died Apr 22 1456 two weeks after her husband passing and is survived by two brothers and 200 grandchildren. Funeral held at home with Rev C W Tompkins officiating and interment at Powhatan Cemetery.
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Clayton County
Pocahontas County
Rolfe
Coppertown
Geo. HH. Hudson
Olive
Viola Edna
Sylvis Lois
Marl Hudson
Peart EB. Hudson
Currie
Minna
Org O. Hudson
Jeffers
Minn
Nellie Caral Clillesarde
Buffalo
Golda May Douglas
Rodman
Town
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Mr. Hudson
Marjorie Hanset
Isle of
Somewhere
Tompkins
Powhatan Cemetery
Coupe Pick-Up Introduced By Chevrolet Standard Line
Chevrolet introduces the coupe pick-up blending passenger car comfort with light commercial utility. Built on a Standard coupe chassis, it features a 61 by 414 inch load box, 164 inch rear deck opening, and a flush floor with a 71 inch platform when tailgate is down. Steel panels, wood floor, and a tool compartment enhance delivery use for electricians, contractors, and other compact-load haulers.
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Chevrolet Motor Co
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