21 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1950
Page
1
Three animals long deemed dumb, the coyote armadillo and whitetailed deer, are thriving with humans present. Dr. Harold E. Anthony notes the coyote’s adaptability from open west to Alaska and beyond.
A Clarion woman found her home in disarray after a squirrel entered through the door. Curtains were torn, fruit strewn across the kitchen table, and the dwelling left in disarray.
New York observers mark 2500 years since Confucius birth with debate over his true nature. Historians differ on birth date origin and whether he held real power in Lu or merely titles. H G Creel argues the thinker died believing himself a failure forgotten.
The Veterans Administration seeks limits on veteran enrollment in rapid rise proprietary schools amid unemployment zones. H V Stirling, who runs the GI Bill program, warns current trends could drain taxpayers. He cites 1 400 new schools last year and says 1 000 000 veterans may enroll by January if unchecked. He supports curbs on risky outfits while backing solid, established proprietary schools.
Salem New Hampshire tale of baseball oddity as St Michael's wins the Lawrence suburban league pennant after a batsman pop from a glove revealed a foot long black snake. Bruce Magoon subbed in at short and a sequence of hits followed, overturning a 4-2 Salem A C lead.
Miss Virginia DeVaul of Rolfe was chosen as a cheerleader for Morningside College Sioux City for the basketball season. A sophomore majoring in English she was among five picked from eighteen tryouts and also cheered for the football season.
Ninety two 4 H officers from 22 clubs attended an officer training school December 9 at Sacred Heart Church in Pocahontas. County and local officers discussed duties with reports on news writing dance songs and recreation before a noon lunch.
The article warns that deaths and injuries rise during Christmas and New Year from car crashes, falls, burns, and other accidents. It urges motorists to avoid driving after drinking, service winter car items, carry chains and defrosters, and ensure tires and brakes are in top condition. It also notes dangers from icy pavements and unstable ladders during decorating.
A damaged OCR fragment describes accidents and injuries linked to a holiday period. It mentions Martin Krier suffering serious injury, with a companion Paul Beazley involved after an incident near a pheasant, noting a nine pound item and enlarged circumference.
The Iowa State Conservation Commission offers erosion control and wildlife cover trees and shrubs on a cost basis. Order blanks are at the county extension office and orders must be placed before March 15.
Lawrence Sasse of Griswold found two deer mingling with his cows in the barn after dark. The provenance of the other animals and the total count remain unclear, though the incident highlights wildlife intrusions on farm operations.
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