30 Dec 1943
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1943
Page
1
Consolidated with The Reveille on February 12, 1914 tracing its roots to 1888 founded by J. J. Bruce and later run for years by members of the J. H. Lighter family.
The piece argues a thorough defeat of Hitler’s youth is needed to prove they are not a master race. It notes six Rommel desert army prisoners held in the south, their propaganda beliefs, and their resistance to work under American guards.
David Lawrence argues the Republican party may deliver a large electoral edge to Roosevelt due to isolationist influence. He notes even failing forecasts loom, and doubts about a Harding like nominee. He warns that few Republicans back a platform soft on international cooperation.
The Iowa Department of Health lauds newspaper publishers for spreading educational material which helped reduce smallpox and diphtheria cases. This year 25 smallpox cases occurred versus 23 last year, the lowest in state history, while diphtheria fell from 181 to 152 cases.
Editorials argue for a pro peacetime foreign policy direction in 1944 to win the presidency and avoid isolationist candidates. A Worthington Globe remark contemplates policing a Fairmont man who shouted Heil Hitler, noting FBI involvement and public safety considerations.
Cherokee Times outlines the immense duties of the next president including handling labor strife, a crushing national debt, wartime constitutional shifts, unemployment, foreign policy, and government reorganization. It notes sympathy for the incoming leader amid dire trials.
The passage notes newspapers’ public service in health reporting, citing the department of health praising how press coverage informs the public about thousands of disease cases. It frames journalism as a key public service in health matters.
Sunday evening services at a Lutheran church featured a Christmas tree program with songs by the school and congregation including Splendid Are the Heavens High and Away In a Manger. Recitations, prayers, and blessings followed, led by Rev. Pallesen, with gifts to the Children’s Home and various family gatherings noted in the post service reports.
The Bradgate Progress club held its annual Christmas party Monday evening at Mrs Abbie Olson's home. Mrs G Chase and Marguerite Bradbury assisted in serving a 2 course lunch. The program featured a brief communal activity.
In charge of Mrs. Fred Benjamin and Caroline Madsen, the program presented Christmas legends and customs and singing carols. A gift exchange followed the event.
The Bradgate Methodist Church announces morning worship at 10, Lord's Supper, and Sunday school at 11. A youth rally at First Church Fort Dodge is set for Monday at 7 with a 45 cent supper. The message urges women to join WAC and visit a U S Army recruiting station.
Lawrence Brennan, head of the Palo Alto County AAA Committee and the county salvage board, meets with other local board chairmen including the USDA war board state chair and Emmetsburg officials to enlist support for various projects.
Emmetsburg resident Son Helgen sent several pheasants to friends this fall. The friends enjoyed the birds but dislike plucking feathers. To ease dressing, they placed each bird's head in a paper sack during preparation.
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