13 Feb 1936
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1936
Page
1
A long column details Havelock events from new machinery in the Arrow shop to local business moves. It notes coal shortages, political chatter, officials and candidates in Iowa, community conditions, and a blizzard influenced week with visits, deaths, and local errands among residents and businesses.
A severe blizzard last week brought temperatures to -27 and heavy drifting. Mail service was disrupted for multiple days as trains and buses stalled, crews fought drifts, and funeral arrangements were affected. Havelock consolidated schools closed on Monday February 3 with ongoing disruption to daily operations.
Local coal ran out early last week forcing rationing of truckloads from Pocahontas and a railcar shipment on Thursday. No church services have been held in town for three weeks due to the shortage.
The notice outlines weekly services at the church and invites attendees to join the schedule, while offering to coordinate with members who attend the other church home.
Mrs. Oscar Rydell died at her home Thursday February 6 at 11 p m after years of ill health. Pneumonia was the immediate cause. she was 68. A Havelock resident, she belonged to the Rebekah lodge and was loved by many. She leaves her husband and one son Carl. Funeral arrangements were pending due to weather.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Knight, who died at her home, are announced. Details on date, time, and location were not provided in available text.
A three day run of similar reports tires the reader as speculation grows on the 1920 presidential race. Senator Borah is noted as a strong fit for Iowa Republicans though unlikely to gain nomination. Iowa may rally behind Dickinson or negotiate a delegation for party leaders to control.
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