United States Enters War After Pearl Harbor Attack
The nation moves from isolation to full wartime footing as Japan attacks Pearl Harbor. The piece argues for unified support of the President, warns against pacifism, and calls out isolationists while praising Congress for military readiness. It also critiques labor leaders and anticipates anti strike legislation amid a national crisis.
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United States
America
U. S
Honolulu
Kurusu
Nomura
Japan
Hitler
Pearl Harbor
America First Committee
Lindbergh
Wheeler
China
Asia
England
Congress
House
Senate
John L. Lewis
Coal Miners’ Union
Labor
Christmas shopping season seen as big in defense era
Madison Independent Press notes analysts predict a strong holiday season with rising incomes and employment. DefenseRelated demand will strain supply of steel and other materials but shoppers are urged to focus on wide gift options and resilient holiday spending despite potential shortages.
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Madison Independent Press
Why We Have Strikes and War Aid in World War II
Bayport Herald argues U S defense and lend lease shorten the war with full cooperation and elimination of waste. American tanks attack Libya and planes aid Russia while Japan contemplates joining the war. The piece links strikes to funding rackets and wartime effort.
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Bayport ‘Herald
United States
Libya
Russia
Japan
Germany
Hitler’s fair weather allies in war scraps
The Webster City Freeman notes how Japan and Italy appear to back Hitler only when Russian reports are favorable. It warns Hitler may remember their loyalty when loot is to divide and their support is not consistent.
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Hitler
Webster City
Japan
Russia
Italy
Christmas Socials and Local Club News events from Bradgate
Rebekah Past Noble Grand circle held a Christmas party at Mrs. Mattie Henderson’s home with a gift exchange and refreshments by the Lutheran Aid. Other meetings included the Woman’s Society of Christian Service at the Methodist church with officers elected for the coming year. Local residents Stanley Lanning visited Burlington, Joe Gunderson became Standard Oil station manager, and Epworth League members met with Rev. L E Gatch.
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Rebekah
Noble
Grand’s Circle
Mattie Henderson
The
Lutheran Aid Society
Mike Madsen
Humboldt
Lawrence Madsen
Stanley Madsen
Henry Sorenson
Hans Isacson
A. C. Johnson
Jens Anderson
Antone Anderson
Sam Olson
Thomas Kjeer
N. C. Madsen
Caroline Madsen
Sam Christianson
Magnus Larsen
Willis Peterson
Stanley Lanning
Burlington
William Lanning
Joe Gunderson
Standard Oil Station
Mel Holland
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist
Soren Anderson
C. Harris
Leonard Seaman
Clark
Beryl Dickey
al Seaquist
Walter Turley
J. E. Hynds
Martha Wallace
Dorothy Woodruff
L. E. Gatch
Kenneth Dayton
Marie Benjamin
Waterloo
William Brown
Hollywood
Calif
Ernest Pedigrist
Epworth League
Levening
Marylou
Doris
Orabelle Gehrt
Noble Hemerson
Delores
Glen
Community News and Birthdays In Rolfe Area
Friendly Circle meets at Mrs. Vo Gehrt home and neighbors share visits and quilting. Birthday honors for Mrs. Madsen draw relatives to Rolfe and school program planned with music and a Christmas operetta. Delayed December P T A study group. aircraft school moves and local visits span Boone Fort Dodge Des Moines Gilmore City Oskaloosa Albion.
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Darwin Jolliffe
Des Moines
Ray Jolliffe
Sterling
Seaman
Paul Robinson
Boone
George Wolcott
E. O. Wolcott
Gilmore City
Royal Neighbor Christmas Party to be Held Friday
A Christmas party hosted by Royal Neighbors will be held Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Joh Amick in Rolfe with attendees expected to attend a social gathering and continue on page seven for more details.
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A. E. Olson
Frank Carlton
Donald Carlton
John
Rolfe
Ed O'Donnell
Kathleen
George Underberg
Martha Wallace
Blanche
Roy Ellsworth
Herbert Jones
Oskaloosa
Ted Woodruff
John Eurom
Albion
Aksel Larsen
John Davis
Ime
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the Rolfe Arrow
M. R. Soth
Marion Bruce
J. J. Bruce
Iowa
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Knoxville Express
Bradgate News
Aid
Brock
Hardy
Vo Gehrt
Dewey Howell
Ventura
Sylvia Howell
Albert Hemerson
Madsen
Chris Madsen
Jens Peterson
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Ole Knutson
Rolfe State Bank
G. A. Everson
T. D. Jones
Lester Leserman
Jones Shop
F. H. Molyneur
Savage Block
Carl J. White
Auto Bonds Kennedy Agency
T. J. Raynes Insurance
L. M. Graham
First National Bank
Rolfe Monument Works
R. B. Ranney
Jones
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Rolfe Auto Company
Rolfe, Iowa
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