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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1941
Page
4
A. L. Firkins and Mr and Mrs A A Firkins attended the annual Firkins reunion in the Wonder Bread Auditorium Davenport with 52 representatives from Illinois and Iowa. Firkins served as president of the Iowa group and donated copies of the Iowa Corn Song. Next year's reunion will be in Des Moines on the fourth Sunday in August. The Rolfe contingent returned home Monday.
The wedding featured bridesmaids in early American style gowns with pink and blue accents, a pink and blue color scheme, and a reception in church parlors. Out-of-town guests included Senius Christensen of Mallard and many relatives from Pocahontas Humboldt Corwith and Rutland, among others, with plans to reside on a farm after March 1.
Ruth Wilson receives praise for her work in Corning Rolfe high school's Speech Department where a revived declamatory program now includes one act and three act plays, a speech course, and declamatory contests. The point system rewards participation and achievement with eight points needed for graduation speech awards, with six seniors earning awards last spring: Rachel Wiegman, Marie White, Catherine McIntire, Marcella Howland, Donald Shimon, and Jack Patterson.
A list of teachers and their qualifications across Iowa, detailing principals and subjects from elementary to secondary levels. Names include Bue na Vista College graduates and state universities, with degrees from Iowa State and other institutions.
The piece argues ongoing youth unemployment will linger amid rearmament. It cites factors like rising youth numbers, farm mechanization, and urban absorption limits. It urges robust vocational training, high school reforms, and expanded guidance to prevent a lasting slump.
The notice pitches the Two Ocean Navy as unequalled and invites enlistment from those 17 and older. It highlights diverse roles from aviation to engineering and promises a life of excitement and service to Uncle Sam.
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