11 Dec 1947
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1947
Page
1
John Hanson, a Forest City furniture dealer, lists a bedroom set at 65 bushels of corn or 623 pounds of hogs or 149.50 dollars with corn at 2.30 a bushel and hogs at .24 a pound. He compares 1941 prices to today noting similar buying power and shows how ads drew strong response across four pages in the Forest City Summit.
Notre Dame defeated Southern California 38 to 7 signaling dominance outside the professional ranks. Coach Leahy called it the best college game he ever saw as a Notre Dame player dashed 8 yards for a length of the field touchdown. The Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day will offer a Michigan versus Notre Dame comparison.
Iowa lawmakers prepare for a December 16 special session in Des Moines with strong signals that the income tax will be reduced. Proposals favor increasing exemptions or other methods, driven by public polls showing broad support for tax relief and Governor Blue's call for action.
The piece argues Republicans have become the against it party after World War I and cites missed opportunities from Wilson’s proposals. It notes Europe’s acute crisis, calls for decisive self defense, and likens indecision to a leaky roof. It uses a Republican and Democratic split to urge action, urging use of resources to avert disaster.
Marshalltown labor leaders reject giving the President authority to freeze wages though some urge price control. They warn that using one tool without the other could worsen the situation, while others see merit in a coordinated approach.
A published national commentator claims the United States and Russia are snarling at each other. The Hampton Chronicle cites support for aiding Europe while stressing honesty in U N efforts and calls for stopping attempts to humor Russia.
Rev. Chris Bertelsen was installed as pastor of the Bradgate Lutheran church by Rev. George Pallesen of Ringsted, with a noon potluck and pantry shower for the couple. Mrs. Bertelsen missed church due to flu. other community members attended.
A dense argumentative piece asserts the US economic system as superior, citing high living standards and production leadership in war and peace. It contrasts U S advantages with other nations, noting per capita bread purchasing power and global shares in radios and automobiles. It also mentions U S Navy submarines as a major factor in Japanese losses.
W. S. C. S. groups of the Methodist church gathered with hostesses Mrs. Bernard Jacobs Mrs. Tilda O Donnell and Mrs. Darlene Feaster for December meetings. Guests included Mrs. Helen Fuller Humboldt and Mrs. John Schacht. Mrs. N C Madsen returned home from the hospital improved. Visits to Mrs. Harry Pedersen in Fort Dodge and Doyle Dailey home with Chris Sorensen and family noted.
Bradgate Methodist Church led by H. V. Bartz offers a 10 a.m. service with an 11 a.m. church school. A W S C S general meeting is set for Wednesday December 17. Men's district gathering at Rockwell City on Tuesday December 16 at 7 45 p.m. Officials must attend. Choir rehearsal is Wednesday at 8 p.m. The official board postponement will be this Sunday evening December 14 at 7 30 p.m.
The minimal lesion is the early stage of pulmonary tuberculosis and is not a light case. Without prompt treatment it may rapidly progress to a fatal end. many cases show few or no symptoms. X rays often reveal minimal lesions in surveys, but diagnosis requires multiple tests beyond imaging.
On October 18 1775 Congress voted to form a Marine Committee of three members to manage naval affairs, a forerunner of the Navy Department.
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