Pocahontas County Board Proceedings Review
On motion the board audited and allowed numerous claims including county officers and departments. Expenses cover supplies, postage, medical, election expenses, roads, and various vendors with names such as J M Bush Mark Pavik Ed Hoffa Laurens Sun and Salsbury Printing among others. The session adjourned to November 30 1948 with Marie Pavik as County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bush
Sess & Comm
Mark Pavik
Viola F. McCartan
Stamps
Fay Methurst
Brooks Taundry
O'Brien
Fullerton Tamber Co
Cement & Sand 2
Katherine Beozell
J. R. Sinnett
R. Stahly
Rolfe Barrow
Fonda Times
Blackmar Co
Jenkins-Fergemann Co
Eel Oess
Salsbury
Laurens Sun
Notice & Supp
Poca
Record-Democrat
Elec
Psa
Bellville
Cedar
Center
Clinton
Colfax
Cummins
Des Moines
Sonmieth
Marshall
Powhatan
Roosevelt
Sherman
Swan Lake
B. C. Wirkus
A. J. Archer
Anton Wagner
Beckord’s Hatchery
Poor— M. Hakes & Son
Steermer Grocery
Cc. F. Greenwood
W. F. Brinkman
J. R. Byers
Thos. G. Herrick
Chas. L. Jones
M. Aadel
H. L. Pitluck
J. M. Rhodes
J. B. Thielen
M. D
Martin van Patten
Elmer E. Muller
Peterson Bros. Engr
Axel I. Carlson
Laven Oil Co
L. A. Hansen
Bal
Claim
Ben Franklin
Don Philp
Waterloo
Poca, Auto Co
Notice of Abandonment at Clinton-Garfield Cemetery
Abandonment notice for cemetery lots in Clinton-Garfield Cemetery Rolfe Pocahontas County Iowa lists owners and lot numbers in Sections A B C D 6 with deadlines. If owners heirs do not respond within one year after publication, lots revert to the cemetery association and unused portions may be sold. Also notes twins Cora Pabst and Amelia Haller recently turning 88.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton-Garfield
Rolfe
Pocahontas County
Towa
Iowa
Cemetery Association
B. M. Fessenden
Clinton Garfield Cemetery Association
Clinton-Garfield Cemetery Association
J. H. Brinkman
Bill would let town schools levy 24 mill for 10 years
Town school boards could approve a 24 mill tax for ten years to fund future school building programs. The measure would allow accumulation of funds in good years to use in lean years, curb bonded indebtedness, and save interest. Supported by the Iowa Association of School Boards and the Iowa State Education Association, it aims to enable planned, economical construction amid fluctuating costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Town
Boards of Education
Iowa Association of School Boards
Iowa State Education Association
Many Public Officials Need Higher Pay
LeMars Sentinel notes widespread underpayment of public officials as turnover rises and calls for higher pay for legislators. It contrasts the $10 daily rate and $1,000 maximum with costs of lodging and meals, arguing current compensation is inadequate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars Sentinel
Iowa
Commending Ex Governor Blue and Incoming Beardsley
Washington Journal praises former governor Blue for grit stamina and diplomacy while noting the trials of office. It says both Blue and incoming governor Beardsley will face disillusionment selfish interests inertia and criticism. The piece ends with best wishes for both leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Journal
Blue
Robert D. Bhie
William S. Beardsley
Labor leaders seek repeal of Taft-Hartley act
National Grange columns argue against drastic action, noting the Taft-Hartley act protects workers from coercion by union leadership. The piece defends provisions like check-off bans, initiation fees limits, and anti intimidation safeguards for health and welfare programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Grange Monthly
Organized Labor
Political Labors and Energy Prospects Featured in Opinion
In editorials the Taft Hartley act receives support for clarifying labor law while warning against repeal and Wagner act replacement. A LeMars Sentinel piece cites an expert on fuel reserves predicting ample supplies for a thousand years with coal displacement by gas oil hydro and atomic energy as substitutes expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars Sentinel
United States
Defense secretary hints at no draft for 18 months
The secretary of defense says a wartime draft may be unnecessary for 18 months as voluntary enlistments bring the armed forces to 1,621,000. If enlistments stay steady, no further calls will be needed before mid 1950, with numbers fixed through June 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars Sentinel
Secretary of Defense
Cigar Talk and Dollars Worth in Tough Times
A Hampton Chronicle column laments the era of a 57 cent dollar, noting it barely covers groceries and requires many dollars to buy a car. The writer argues for a stronger currency or higher wage to meet daily costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Chronicle
Farmer urged to grow crops for market not loans
The Atlantic News-Telegraph warns farmers against planting for loan access rather than market prices, arguing that relying on government loans undermines the farm program and ultimately harms the growers themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic News-Telegraph
Year 1949 Outlook from Sibley Gazette-Tribune
Editorial notes 1948 pestilence and storms were mild, crops and living standards good, and Iowa expectations for 1949 are optimistic. Western Union plans handwritten telegram service prompting more handwriting confusion, plus pundit humor about Russia military strength and election forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibley Gazette-Tribune
Western Union
Paul R. Bumbarger
Charles City Press
Washington Journal
Russia
Leeway Quote Cited From Dexter Sentinel Poem
A line from Mrs. Charles Lee appears in the Dexter Sentinel collection: To a friend's house the road is never long. The brief verse reflects local literary note and timeframe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lee
Drainage Contractors Meet in Western Iowa and Minnesota
Pocahontas county drainage men will study soil conservation and drainage problems at meetings in Fort Dodge on February 28 and March 1 and in Garner on March 1 and 2. Sponsored by the Agricultural Engineering Service, the Soil Conservation Commission and the Midwest Drainage and Soil Contractors association, the sessions target drainage contractors and those interested in western north central Iowa and southern Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Fort Dodge
Garner
Dale N. Goodell
Agricultural Engineering Service
The
Soil Conservation Commission
Midwest Drainage and Soil Contractors Association
Iowa
Minnesota
G. M. Browning
Iowa State College
Dale Hull
Earl Tliff
Alan J. Moen
L. E. Kuester
Soil Conservation Service
Jake Brom
Webster County
Paul Henderson
Hancock County
How To Save On Your Income Taxes Guide
This summary explains this year’s income tax changes including higher personal exemptions and medical deduction limits, the new tax credit concept, additional exemptions, and community property rules. It previews the American Weekly feature in the Chicago Herald American Sunday edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Weekly
the Great
Chicago Herald-American
Best Friend? Mrs Meyer Recalls Cow Attack During Dog Fight
Mrs. William Meyer near Sigourney says a milk cow knocked her down during a clash between the family dogs. The cow watched the skirmish as the dogs fought, and Mrs. Meyer escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Meyer
Sigourney
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Board Proceedings
Hauck's Market
Proc
Inc
F. . Heathman
Med
Lutheran Hospital
Hospitl
St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital
James Keeble
Adlie Orth
Bang
Vinton R.howie
M. M. Wegers
Ray Walsh
Mike Schnetter
R. F. Sid
United Toy Book Pub
Institute
Olive Pearl Ritter
Inst & Aeacen
Tion
Marie Pavik
A. B. Treider
Andrew Shantz
George Challand
J. B. Lothian
Henry Tilley
Frank Neal
John Miller
John Marchant
Aaron Williams
Thomas Beatty
Laufaette Lotts
Hans Oleson
F. H. Symes
J. F. Pattee
Emma Smith
Hans Jepson
George Wilson
Charles M. Hunt
C. J. Carlson
T. S. Webb
Edgar White
George Harris
H. Cooper
Helen Rudd
Myron Lee
J. A. Molander
Mrs. A. Sivertsen
George Sheridan
Niels Johansen
James H. Wilson
George Grant
C. W. Reynolds
G. W. Montgomery Lodt
John Anderson
William C. Smith
C. FE. Matteson
L. M. Manning
G. W. Frye
William Clifton
Albia
Cora Elinor Pabst
Amelia Miriam Haller
Pocahontas
Humboldt
Palo Alto
Kossuth
Towa Press
Associarios
Association Wyerwyw
Fortune Magazine
Truman
Dewey
Swea City Herald
Rolfe State Bank
Rolfe, Iowa
H. G. Frigaard
Relfe
Frank J. Anderson
M.D
Clinic
ITA
Carl J. White
T. S. Clark
D. C
F. H. Molyneux
Methodist Church
J. E. Hynds
Ritz Theatre
E. P. Hansen
W. O. Jensen Optical Company
Humboldt, Iowa
Mon
Wed
Kennedy Agency
General Insurance
T. J. Raynes Insurance
Kimds Rolfe
L. M. Graham Veterinarian
W. Feldman
Asst
R. B. Ranney
G. Fred Smith Automobile & Property Insurance Real Estate
Fuller Bldg
Harry Tyler
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