11 Feb 1943
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1943
Page
1
The Pocahontas county bond drive opens with strong organization and general public support. Farmers are quoted as viewing bonds as a solid investment benefiting war effort and providing future financial security, with quotas projected to exceed last year’s totals.
Carl Daubendick of Jefferson defied the rationing board by blocking two hours of calls on his own telephone exchange to avoid an auxiliary gasoline application. He received a 500 dollar fine and 90 days in jail. He had been linked to pro Hitler and America First activities before Pearl Harbor.
Art Johnston planned to move his family and parents to the Oliver Branch country school near Clarinda using a tractor pulling an Indian travois used to haul goods behind a horse.
The town notes rationing of shoes changing summer outings and barefoot play beyond camps, snow shoveling becomes a lost art with icy glare. A legislative bill to extend county terms to four years prompts local quips, while family humor and a father’s bedtime verse close Ames Milepost.
In Vermillion South Dakota the write shows relief at steady food supply while California letters describe shortages of meat milk butter and lard. He notes Westerners face high taxes and scarce goods and contrasts with Midwestern abundance and harsh winters.
The Iowa treasury shows a substantial balance after four years of business administration and taxpayers urge abolishing the state income tax for the duration. They call for relief from high levies and criticise lobbyists seeking large appropriations while suggesting sidetracking nonessential projects.
Plan Victory Gardens Marshalltown Times-Republican urges spring action for home and backlot food production. Citizens are asked to write to front line soldiers and pledge how much food they will raise this year to aid the war.
In Pocahontas County Iowa Probate No. 2743 the District Court assigns executors for the estate of Anna M. Hamilton deceased. Creditors must present claims and all debts are to be paid to the undersigned executors who have qualified. Dated January 27 1943.
Pocahontas County Iowa Board of Supervisors meets January 2 1943 in regular session at the courthouse Pocahontas with members Jensen Johnson and Young present. Chairman elected O F Young. numerous bond approvals for county officials deputies constables and township officers. regular meeting days set for the first and third Tuesdays each month. warrants payrolls and contracts discussed. drainage attorney appointed for 1943.
Colorado Springs chronicles the naming of Garden of the Gods from a remark at sunset. The column surveys rock formations and compares them to Bryce Canyon, noting red lime stone pinnacles, erosion shaping a natural amphitheater, and private ownership until 1909 when the city acquired the park for preservation.
The Pocahontas County Supervisors adopt a resolution authorizing designated banks to hold county funds. Banks named include First National Bank of Kontas, Commercial State Bank of Kontas, Pocahontas State Bank of Kontas, Laurens State Bank of Ly, and Palmer State Bank, each with up to 150000 dollars. The county treasurer is empowered to deposit funds within these limits. Continued on Page 4.
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