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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text from a church related notice or statement. Reads as garbled data with partial names and terms but no complete actions, dates, or clear entities to anchor a summary. Further readable context is needed to produce a proper card.
A county judging event occurred Thursday August 5 at Jag School Farm. Dairy cows were judged in two classes with 282 points total by 4 H member Gerald Thar. The event highlighted Powheran Pashers entries and noted plans for further activities this week.
Inventory includes screen door 2 6x6 in good condition storm and screen door 3x7 usable cheap triple window fits rough opening 4-6 high by 7-6 complete with weights trim screens storm sash and shades storm sash sizes list various 2 windows frames for 10-6 by 7 usable condition two doors and two hardwood bookcases colonade style nearly new sale prices offered by Shirley Thornton Rolfe phone 22-2
A fragmented OCR readout hints at a political leadership dispute involving Hawke era figures and a national chair role. Key names and specifics are unreadable, but the item points to internal party maneuvering and contested leadership. The piece underscores tension within the party's top ranks during a leadership transition.
The 30 day duck season opens at noon October 29 and ends sunset November 27. A following day opens before sunrise and ends before sunset. Daily duck limit is four with eight in possession after opening day. only one wood duck allowed. Goose bag limit four per day with four in possession. two of four may be Canada or white fronted geese or one of each. Goose and woodcock limits adjusted. woodcock season details and post season for migratory birds noted. Automatic shotgun limits remain in effect. Post season dates unclear in text.
The report notes Canada as a major timber producer and highlights the role of forestry in tourism and transportation. It states Canada is the third largest timber producer globally and that evidence of the timber industry appears across every province visited by the tour, including the production of paper pulp from timber.
Virgil Smith of Algona and Howard Ash and Roy Butters of Guttenberg fished all afternoon for bluegills crappie and catfish. They stored the catch in a patent bucket but the bottom came open and the fish slipped away as they prepared to leave.
The Fish and Wildlife Service notes a slight population increase for North American waterfowl but imposes stricter rules. Waterfowl or geese decoys cannot be used for taking waterfowl and bait restrictions persist. Migratory waterfowl moved interstate must display head and feet identification. Seasons are set flyway by flyway with more limits where birds are abundant.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a service plan and the need to set up assistance. It mentions individuals named in garbled form and references a local service group. The readable bits imply coordination for a community aid event.
Agricultural notes advise rodent-proofing barns and sheds by using rock-filled gaps and cement piers, with wood blocks raised above ground to deter nests. Sheet metal barriers and dogs are suggested as deterrents, while treating wood floors reduces nests in walls and sills.
Mrs. Ed Boer of Sheldon learned three brothers, living in Oregon, Vermont, and Massachusetts, have reconnected with her. The youngest of six was placed in an orphanage and adopted. the brothers had kept in touch but lost track of their baby sister until now.
The piece notes Illinois coal prices easing versus eastern coal and urges local buyers to consider Illinois fuel. It discusses market contrasts and potential supply advantages, highlighting consumer options and regional trade dynamics.
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