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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1956
Page
3
Community notices recount visits by the Buchers Groves and many families to churches cottages and anniversaries. Mentions Kay Miller wedding plans Captain Pirie and family tales plus a large State Fair exhibit and new wildlife area at the fair grounds including a 68 pound lake sturgeon Big Mac and Iowa fish book release.
Snakes fish animals and birds from Town will join the Wildlife Exhibit at the State Fair. Conservation Commission officials predict a good show with a new outdoor area 80 by 200 feet on the west side of the exhibit building. Outdoor tanks and cages for waterfowl and larger animals are being erected.
Reports from sportsmen and conservation officers indicate catfishing is improving in Iowa. Stream fishing has lagged due to low waters, but statewide rains have freshened streams and raised some levels. Farmers report catfish responding to cheese blood-baits and natural baits like frogs shrimp and cut baits.
The State Conservation Commission approved a 70 day waterfowl season from October 6 to December 14, 1956, choosing the longer option after a Fish and Wildlife Service proposal. Changes include a closed wood duck season, a 15 day extension for jacksnipe, and specific bag limits for ducks geese and snow blue geese. Daily hours run two hours before sunrise to three hours before sunset.
An advisory piece outlines steps after a crash including stopping, aiding the injured, contacting police, exchanging information, gathering witnesses, documenting details, avoiding statements, seeking medical care within 24 hours, and informing the insurer. It notes the guidance is informational and not legal advice. An unrelated note mentions an English brewery offering to exchange beer for blood donations.
Seventy eight cities and towns, led by Pocahontas and Plover, approve access control on primary highways via city ordinances under 56th General Assembly provisions. The Iowa State Highway Commission notes cities condemn access rights within their limits, may authorize condemnation by others, and will require future local designations for new projects.
Rolfe groups visited Mrs. W. B. Eikenberry at Mercy hospital in Fort Dodge. Mrs. Eikenberry, a former Rolfe resident, was reported to be feeling better. Donald Jensen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Jensen, returned home after receiving an honorable discharge at Fort Bliss Texas from a guided missile unit. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Helen Nielsen included her daughters and families from Lake City and nearby areas.
Social visits and greetings dominate the week with Patty and Jerry of Rolfe hosting guests from Chicago and Fort Dodge. Gerald Heller returns home from his wedding trip to Humboldt at 703 6th Avenue South. Other items include a golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Goranson of Emmetsburg, a Mercy hospital patient status for Mrs. Lloyd Cox, and newborn Connie Kim born August 18 in Emmetsburg.
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