16 Aug 1956
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1956
Page
1
Iowa's nonagricultural employment rose to a record high of 650 250 in June, with 19 600 jobs added since January and the first half average at 637 450. Nonfactory employment reached 483 550, up 5 150 from May, while manufacturing added 2 200 workers.
The U S Department of Agriculture approves malathion for outdoor mosquito control, enabling public health agencies, resorts, campers, industries, and homeowners to use a low hazard insecticide to combat mosquitoes and larvae. Trials show dramatic reductions in infestation with spray programs in California and Brevard County Florida.
Malathion shows carryover value in fly control and kills pests around Coca Florida poultry farms. In Broward and the Everglades resistance to older methods exists, while malathion achieves near total kill in trials. Officials report 99 percent success against Medfly with low hazards to humans and animals.
A shopping guide outlines 21 checks to avoid costly mistakes when purchasing a used car. It covers oil pressure tire wear upholstery brakes steering engine starts windows radio and more to ensure quality and value. The final advice emphasizes knowing the dealer and not being swayed by price or terms.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and tablets for relief from headaches cramps and nervous tension before and during periods. It claims many women suffer no symptoms and urges starting use this month for relief. It mentions Lydia E Pinkham by name and references blood-building tablets.
The 1931 Rolfe Golf Club championship ends with Robert G. Hunter securing the title after a flawless 90 hole run. Weather notes report 44 degrees overnight and snow flurries in Watertown, as travels bring Mrs. J. H. Brinkman and Eloise home from Indiana with the Jewett family.
The report notes a visit at the home of Chas. T. Jewett, brother of Mrs. Brink man and Mr. Jewett. The H. B. Jewett family departed Saturday for their Montana home.
Geo Schonberger and Miss Gertie Marchant visited Fort Dodge today with Burdette and Minnie Marchant. George rented the Mrs Ness residence from Mrs Lothian. A lake trip was taken by young ladies with Mrs Fred Hille. School enrollment may rise due to a new four year high school plan funded by townships. Grandma Smith of Plover celebrated her 91st birthday with a family reunion at Mrs Mary Whitney’s house with many Heathman relatives attending.
Edward Zeman, 59, died of a heart attack Sunday morning while being transported by ambulance to Lutheran hospital in Fort Dodge. He suffered a first attack at home about 7 o clock and a second en route. Webster County acting coroner Dr. Donald Bock pronounced him dead on arrival. Survivors include his wife and others.
A column of local life recounts family events and gatherings across Humboldt county. It notes births, weddings, showers, camp programs, and visits among residents such as the Halsrud, Benjamin, Hacker, and Madsen families, plus reports of illness, travel, and a pair of 17th century Bibles found in Sioux Center related to local readers.
In District Court Pocahontas County Iowa an instrument purporting to be the last Will and Testament of A A Brinkman deceased dated January 6 1956 has been filed opened and read. A hearing to prove the will is fixed for September 5 1956 at 3 00 PM at the Pocahontas Court House before the District Court or Clerk. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated. Dated Pocahontas Iowa August 6 1956. (Seal) Katherine Boozell Clerk of District Court.
Caution urges readers to compare potency and price of vitamins sold by major pharmaceutical firms with door-to-door “food supplements.” It warns such firms may skirt regulations and push misleading pitches. The notice advises reading labels, valuing proven medicines, and asking questions about vitamins and medicines.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.