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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1933
Page
3
After the New Year recess the House moved on liquor control, adopting adjustments to the regulator commission and debating the private versus state control bills. Local option provisions, beer content, and tax details dominated discussion as amendments reshaped the proposal toward a dry-leaning framework.
W F Priebes advises central west poultry farmers to shift from broiler stage sales to larger birds. He notes past profits from 12 to 17 cent per pound broilers have faded due to rising supply from egg-producing operations across the country. He urges producers to hatch fewer chicks and raise birds to at least 4 pounds, focusing on pounds rather than headcount.
Notice cites House File No 25 amending section 4960 d30 to extend expiring operator licenses from December 31 1933 to December 31 1935. Approved February 14 1938 by Hubert Kapsch Sheriff.
The remark notes that success often comes from alternatives rather than better resources. It suggests that some individuals thrive by leveraging what they have and do not rely on advantages enjoyed by others.
On February 2 1984 at 2 15 P M at the Pocahontas County Courthouse a public sale will occur for cash to satisfy a special execution in favor of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. The property is the south half of Section 11 Town 98 North Range 32 West and may be sold in whole or in part to cover costs. Sheriff Hubert Kapsch Ouoted by Deputy C W Gilchrist. Pocahontas Iowa. 42-2
A brief House round yields a short anonymous poem urging lawmakers to express ideas concisely. It scolds lengthy papers and urges saying what must be said quickly, then remaining still when nothing more can be added.
G L Caswell Iowa Press Association official writes a weekly letter noting Representative Bruce of Pocahontas County claims his county grows and sells more cash corn than any other in the United States though he says he is not a speaker but when he talks he says a mouthful an informal jab at state agriculture reporting.
A two week break ends with an 112 strong high school assembly showing renewed effort and Santa gifts. New sweaters and dresses appear as students vow New Year resolutions from punctuality to better study habits. The R. H. S. library gains titles including Nine Plays and The Deepening Stream, while grades note perfect spelling and declamatory work highlighted by public speaking benefits.
The note suggests advertising is needed to attract business today. It states spring pigs are often more profitable when raised on pasture rather than in a dry lot. It also reports that over 48,000 acres of national forest land were planted with trees in fall 1933.
Havelock residents and guests traveled to Linden and Jefferson, with short returns to Ames and local visits among friends and relatives. Several onlookers attended dances, church society meetings, and a basketball game as towns nearby hosted events with notable figures and families attending with travel and errands noted.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall with good attendance. An order for six new card tables was placed. A card party at Legion Hall Thursday evening is announced. A club talent play Hobgoblin House will be staged at the high school auditorium Friday evening January 26 under Mrs W B Kilsworth and Miss Sadie Goodchild. Keep the date in mind.
The wedding took place at the Methodist parsonage in Rolfe on June 3, 1934 with Rev. I. S. Bassett presiding. Attendants were Daphne Cornwell and Delbert Moore. Mrs. Cornwell is the eldest daughter of Wheeler Moore. Mr. Cornwell, eldest son of C. J. Cornwell. He has operated the Milan Sharp farm east of town and will continue there with his bride. The couple are praised by friends and wished a happy, prosperous life together.
The Friendly Club met Friday night at Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Dodson for a 500 card party. Loretta Trimble led the ladies with 10 high, Lucile Rigby low. John Schutz topped the men, Donald Hansen lowest. An excellent lunch followed a enjoyable evening.
The Havelock Woman's Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Will Randolph's home with Mrs. Mugene Waters assisting. A good attendance enjoyed an excellent program and the hostesses served a dainty lunch at the close.
Grace D. McMichael county superintendent announces the regular teachers' examination will be conducted January 24th through 26th. The notice outlines two and three day testing windows for applicants and confirms test locations and eligibility procedures.
Mr and Mrs J M Kalle entertained relatives and friends at a roast goose dinner Sunday in Pocahontas. Attendees included Miss Hazel Cooksey and Mr and Mrs Remus Classen with son Kenneth, Mr and Mrs R C Derr, Mr and Mrs A W Poduska, Mr and Mrs Wesley Poduska with children, and Mr and Mrs Wm Eral with daughter.
Willis Knight died at his home in Havelock on Tuesday January 2 at age 7. He had lived in Pocahontas County and then Havelock for 15 years. Survived by wife, three children Walter Howard and Mrs. 8 S Whitmore, six grandchildren, one brother and many relatives. Funeral at Methodist church Thursday afternoon with Rev C L Day officiating. Pallbearers named J B Sheldon G A Granger Chas Mann E Cornwell G A Speer C W Miller. Interment in Washington Cemetery.
Havelock Methodist Church announces weekly services under Pastor C L Day. Sunday School 30 to 60 a.m. Morning Worship and Epworth League scheduled. Those without another church home are welcome to worship and join.
Public sale of real estate in Pocahontas County Iowa listed by Oliver Campney Mabel Campney Walter Campney and others to satisfy a district court writ. The property is the west half of the south quarter of section twenty eight township 93 range 32. sale at the courthouse at 2 10 p m December 27 1933.
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