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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1951
Page
2
Fragmented notes describe a community meeting with 4-H group activities at home economics, plus a marimba performance by Sue Nicoson and her mother. Attendees include numerous local families. lunch was served afterward. Relatives visit and other local notices follow in the column.
State official warns towns to guard vital water resources as flood risks rise. He notes Iowa relies on groundwater for about 75 percent of its population and urges comprehensive state plan for flood control and water supply protection.
Health groups and school officials push complete physical examinations for children before starting school. Early detection of defects aids treatment and improves learning, with focus on vision, hearing, teeth, weight, tonsils, speech, and anemia.
The Farm Bureau women of Iowa announce New Neighbor Day at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Sunday September 2. Township chairmen are asked to submit names of displaced persons working in their areas to the county extension office to invite them to attend the fair with local families. Complimentary grandstand seats will be provided for afternoon or evening performances.
Veterinary authorities urge swine producers to vaccinate fall piglets within two weeks of farrowing to prevent erysipelas, a serious Midwest problem. Isolation of infected pigs, proper disposal of dead stock, and hygiene measures are advised to curb spread and protect human handlers.
Byron Hunt stationed at Fort Monmouth N J arrived by plane in Des Moines Saturday August 4. He was greeted by his parents Jamies Hunt and Mrs Don Walker and son Donnie. Other relatives and friends joined in a weekend of visits including Keith Hunt and the Walkers from Fort Dodge. Byron and his mother spent time with his grandmother and uncle Mrs Sallie Hicks and Claude. The party enjoyed a Lost Island State Park picnic and fishing with Johnnie Loss. Byron planned to return to New Jersey to resume radar training after transferring from radio repair school.
The Assembly of God, led by Rev and Mrs A G Rahm, announces Sunday school at 10 am and worship at 11 am. Prayer service at 7 30 pm evangelistic service at 8 pm. Tuesday teachers training at 8 pm Thursday prayer and praise at 8 pm. The church welcomes readers as visitors.
The Lutheran Church invites worshipers to Sunday service at 9 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. Circles meet on Wednesday as announced in the bulletin. rehearsal is Thursday at 8 p.m. Visitors and strangers are always welcome to attend.
Twelve women in the Women’s Air Force at Offutt Air Force Base Omaha Nebraska marry Air Force men stationed there. Some wives outrank or match their husbands others rank below. One married WAF is on duty in Des Moines while Sgt Corrine McCulloch remains in the WAC WAF section. her husband Sgt Donald McCulloch is at Lackland Air Force Base Texas. Read the Want Ads.
A cluttered ad lists 9 ft overhead garage doors and a slightly used 8 by 7 door with a $15 discount. It promotes home improvement items including paint, coal storage, shingles called Rex Tabs, curtain poles, and beamed advice on heating and storage. It also touches on pest control and weatherproofing.
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