06 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1933
Page
1
The Arrow notes calls for early shoveling and patriotism amid winter. discusses proposals like a gross income tax vs retail sales tax, road funding, and public works. It comments on the Townsend plan, farm relief, and the role of the American Legion in Iowa politics. mentions Des Moines snowfall and a broad political outlook.
After flood conditions, new cars are repurposed for salvage and testing rather than sale. Dealers assess water damage, drain fluids, dry interiors, and inspect electronics to determine safety and potential resale or parting out.
The article explains how parachutes can auto open using a built in timing device to release the canopy after a jump. It notes the device eliminates the need for a pilot pull and can drop mail or supplies to a precise landing point.
Pathfinder Magazine profiles Meriwether Lewis noting his 1774 Virginia birth near Charlottesville and role with Jefferson as private secretary. It recalls the Lewis and Clark Missouri River ascent to the Pacific, 1807 governorship of northern Louisiana, and his mysterious death near Nashville in 1800.
A house built in the form of a giant elephant sits in Margate City New Jersey. The body measures 38 feet long and 80 feet in circumference with 22 windows across six rooms. The open air top howdah forms a sunshine room eight miles visible, supported by a spiral stairway in the hind legs.
James A Garfield was a lay preacher of the Disciples church who became President after a varied career. Born in a log cabin he pursued education, graduated from Williams College, taught there, studied law, joined the bar, served in Congress, and was a Union general. He was wounded by a disappointed office seeker in a Washington railroad station and died eight days later on September 19, 1881.
Frank Priebe writes that Thanksgiving poultry consumption was high nationwide with 300000 turkeys and 1.5 million pounds in Chicago alone. He notes steady demand for poultry, low processing tax, and how higher prices benefited producers. The letter urges readers to see poultry as a sound year round business.
Thanksgiving Day gatherings at the homes of local families include Jay Williams and relatives from nearby towns. The town experienced a temporary water service outage on Saturday due to city hall and pump house renovations. Continue noting social visits from Sioux Rapids and Buena Vista College student Myrl Barth.
Mias Ha Fisher, former Havelock teacher, attended the Havelock-Plover basketball game Wednesday evening and traveled to Plover to spend Thanksgiving with her people. Mrs. M. G. Heracher remains ill under Dr. Hunter care. Mrs. Ida Knight of Kanawha visited Mrs. G. A. Grover. The Woman's Club met at Mrs. B. C. Boysen's home with Mrs. W. R. Randolph assisting. School opened Monday. most bus drivers on time except one detour four miles due to drifts.
The Havelock Methodist Church under Pastor C L Day lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Ipworth League at 7:00 p.m. Activities for the week follow the schedule unless announced otherwise. The note invites unaffiliated worshippers to attend.
In probate in Pocahontas County Iowa the court notes the appointment and qualification of Co. B. Bowen as executor of the estate of W. R. Jones. Creditors and claimants must present claims per law, with payment to follow, dated November 23, 1934.
In the matter of the estate of It Shaw, deceased, Iowa Pocahontas County. To whom it may concern, qualified as administrator with will annexed of the estate of P. J. Shaw. Proceedings concern appointment and authorization to manage assets and fulfill probate duties.
Notice announces A J Shaw administrator with will annexed of Jennie A Shaw late of Pocahontas County Iowa deceased. All debts and claims must be presented as required by law and payments made to the undersigned. Dated November 21 1934.
The sheriff of Pocahontas County Iowa announces a public sale on the county courthouse steps at 2:00 PM on the indicated day in 1934 to satisfy a writ of execution issued in favor of Geo. O. Hauck Co. against Charles Han and James DeMoss. Property: undivided one half of the north half of the northwest quarter of section 27 and the north halves of the northeast quarter of section 28, Township 43, Range 31, west of the 5th P.M. in Pocahontas County. Any remaining costs to be included.
Notice to property owners listed in the schedule that a Board of Apportionment report has been filed with the Pocahontas County Auditor Iowa. The report shows proposed special assessments on all real estate within Secondary Road District No 74.
Notice to residents of Secondary Road District No 26 Division B that a report of the Board of Apportionment has been filed with the Pocahontas County Auditor Iowa detailing proposed special assessments on all parts of real estate within the district. The schedule outlines the proposed assessment amounts and affected properties as listed in the d schedule.
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