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Rolfe Arrow

Location

Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1950

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Rolfe Post Office Notices Second Class Filing

Public record notes that Rolfe Iowa post office is operated as second class matter since May 14 1910 under the act of March 3 1879.

Rolfe Iowa

Suburban Parking Push Signals Urban Traffic Shift

Preliminary 1950 census figures highlight a migration to suburbs for light air and parking. Timmermann warns that while suburbs ease city congestion, they drain tax sources and cities must accelerate parking and congestion relief. Editors note examples of urban parking woes and cautions about community planning.

Iowa G. J. Timmermann Timmermann

Mobilization Bills Move Through Congress In Week

The House passed an economic control bill 383 to 12 authorizing president driven wage and price controls and rationing as part of partial mobilization. The Senate began debate on a companion measure S 3936 with amendments to limit executive power and retain congressional oversight. The Senate finance committee worked on a new tax bill to raise revenues.

Congress House Senate Banking and Currency Committee Executive Department Senate Finance Committee

War era price controls and profiteering urged by congress

The piece outlines calls for increased military spending, postponement of excess profit taxes, and accelerated inquiry into price rises tied to the Korea war. It cites hoarding profiteering and proposes a pledge system for firms not to profiteer, plus a presidential message on internal security and new bank robbery protections. It also notes UN regional volunteer ideas and a Georgia congressman’s bill, and ends with Hobo Day preparations in Britt.

Korea Congressional Congress Food Trades Profiteer Club House Bank U. S Savings and Federal Deposit, Insurance Corporation Georgia

Notice of hearing on last will of Louis L Simonson

In District Court Pocahontas County Iowa a purported last will and testament of Louis L Simonson is filed for probate. The hearing is set for 2 00 PM at the Pocahontas Court House to determine if the document should be probated as the deceased's will. All interested parties must appear and show cause if any.

State OF Iowa Pocahontas County Louis L. Simonson Pocahontas Iowa District Court

Iowa Farm to Market Road Contracts Slated at $18.5 Million

The Iowa Highway Commission expects contracts totaling 18.5 million dollars for farm to market road construction in the fiscal year ending next June 30. Chief Engineer Fred R. White informed Governor Beardsley last week, predicting strong county totals with Pocahontas County averaging about 200 000 dollars for bids from July 1, 1960 to June 30, 1951.

Iowa Highway Commission Fred R. White William S. Beardsley Pocahontas County Iowa County Board of Supervisori

Final Schedule Set For Iowa Mid Century State Fair

Des Moines announces eight days of main events August 25 to September 1 at the Iowa Mid Century State Fair. Highlights include the State Fair Rodeo with 100 contenders and 5000 dollars in prizes, national auto races with 40 drivers, AMA motorcycle championship events with nine races, and thrill days headlining over 20 daredevil acts.

Des Moines Iowa L. B. Cunningham Cunningham American Motorcycle Association

Draftees Not Accepted for Marine Corps in Des Moines

Des Moines Iowa volunteers for the Marine Corps will not be accepted for enlistment or reenlistment after they receive draft preinduction examination orders. Capt Elery G Poppe Iowa Marine Recruiting Officer announced the regulation under the Selective Service act of 1948. Men seeking enlistment must sign a statement indicating if they have received induction orders. if so they will not be eligible.

Des Moines Iowa Marine Corps Elery G. Poppe Marine

Understanding Heart Diseases and Their Impact

Health for All outlines heart disease as the leading US killer for decades with about 400000 annual deaths. It notes the heart’s resilience but risk from infection or overstrain, and explains that many with heart injury can live with limitations. It highlights congenital defects, rheumatic fever, and childhood illnesses as injurious factors.

United States

Marines Call for Iowa Volunteers to Enlist Now

Captain Poyne announced Marine Corps enlistment remains open for Iowa men ages 17 to 28 on an unlimited basis. Interested individuals should contact Marine Offices in Dubuque Burlington Cedar Rapids Waterloo or Des Moines to learn more and volunteer before induction papers arrive.

Corps Marine Corps Reserve Poyne Iowa Marine Corps Marine Office Dubuque Burlington Cedar Rapids Waterloo Federal Des Moines

Boy Ralph Phillips Hooks Buffalo Skull in Coon River

DeSoto youth Ralph Phillips hauled a buffalo skull from the Coon River, measuring 323 inches horn to horn and weighing 26 pounds. The unusual catch drew local attention amid river fishing reports.

Ralph Phillips DeSoto Coon River

Coronary Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure Facts

A health note explains that high blood pressure increases workload on the heart and raises coronary heart disease risk. It advises monitoring symptoms like shortness of breath and leg swelling and stresses seeing a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment to improve longevity.

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