09 Dec 1943
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1943
Page
1
Consolidated with The Jeveille on February 12 1914 the publication traces origins to 1888 by J J Bruce and long term management by the J H Lighter family. The paper entered second class matter May 14 1910 at the Rolfe Iowa post office under the 1879 act.
The editorial argues the Cairo declaration will strip Japan to a third-rate status, returning captured territories to Allied powers and granting independence to Korea. It warns of a tough path to terms, notes strategic island and Burma battles, and calls for united UN efforts alongside adjusted corn pricing to aid war needs.
The article notes seasoned pilots navigators bombardiers and gunners are released from fronts for rests at home and training for new attacks. A new bomb group stationed at Sioux City Army Air Base contains veterans with extensive combat hours and ribbons.
Earl Smith of the Illinois Agricultural Association favors a government recovery law on land profits from the second sale. The proposal would take 90 percent of gains within one year of purchase, declining over time, with a sunset after wartime. Strong farm organizations backing could curb the boom.
The piece presents a Navy WAVE prayer asking strength to serve during wartime and gratitude for country and flag. It expresses desire to wear the uniform with dignity and to contribute to peace, followed by a short Farmer column noting butter rationing and public mood.
December 1 begins new recapping tire allowances with no certificates required. Details cover Class A to C rations through early 1944, commercial vehicle tire rules, gasoline and fuel coupons, sugar and processed foods stamps, meets fats cheese and canned fish stamps, and late War Ration Book 4 applications. Recommend conserving tires and follow local boards for book exchanges and renewals.
Decorated air corps veterans, designated with stars for battle participation, came from bases in Vingland striking Germany and occupied territories and from the South Pacific since the outbreak of war. Their assignment to new squadrons aims to pass on battle experience to trainees.
Funeral services for Alma Rebecca Rutledge Shaw were held Wednesday at the Plover Methodist church. She died November 28 at age 66, survived by three children and five grandchildren, with interment at Powhatan cemetery. Numerous out of town relatives attended from Des Moines Minneapolis Dallas and Salina.
Joan Alois Omtvedt, a 19 year old farm girl from Pocahontas County, earned top Iowa marks this year in planning and preparing a wartime ward robe. The American Viscose Corporation awarded her a trip to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago.
Mrs. Helen Sage notes toy shortages due to manpower and material restrictions, urging home makers to craft toys from common household items. She cites patterns for dolls and simple play equipment, suggests salvaging scraps for building sets, and highlights kid friendly indoor games and durable books as practical gifts for children this season.
Iowa health officials urge tighter limits on carbon monoxide sources especially in homes and vehicles. They note 80 accidental deaths in five years, with 48 from car exhaust leaks, and warn December to March pose the greatest danger.
Miss Leone DeGraaf with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wright were stalled on train tracks while en route to the depot. Mrs. Wright summoned help and officials signaled a train to stop in time, pushing the auto off the tracks with no damage reported.
Ralph Railsback owner of a shoe repair shop in Osceola posts a window sign reading Closed to Catch up on Work. With a surge of work, he will open the shop briefly in the morning and late afternoon until further notice.
A pheasant smashed into the windshield of the Oscar Woods auto west of Northwood, knocking Mrs Woods unconscious. She was cut and stunned but has fully recovered from her injuries.
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