Community plan aims to shape Rolfe Iowa in ten years
The article outlines a 10 year civic improvement program for Rolfe Iowa led by a mayor appointed committee with diverse local representatives. It urges a water system update, fire equipment, school expansion, new homes, streets, beautification, and recreation facilities, including a possible airfield and annual homecoming to foster civic spirit.
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Marie Wiegman
Rolfe
Iowa
Pocahontas
Relfe
Whittemore
Peterson
Rolfe Community Plans to Boost Growth with Events and New Ventures
A Rolfe writer urges residents to revive Edna Marcum day and host speakers, dances, and contests to keep money local. Proposes guest speakers Virgil Hancher Gordon Siefkin and Billy Wilcox, a queen, bingo stands, and agricultural exhibits. Suggests taxi and home services plus a small factory or creamery to attract new industries and retain families.
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Edna Marcum
Rolfe
Virgil Hancher
Gordon Siefkin
Billy Wilcox
Peter Johnson
Committee On Economics
Ottosen
Gun misfire wounds four after hunting trip near Sioux City
Dale Pedley and Paul Dagel unloaded rifles on a farm porch near Sioux City. Pedley s gun fired by accident creating a wall hole and injuring four people with flying pellets. Authorities investigated the incident at the farm residence.
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Dale Pedley
Paul Dagel
Sioux City
Pedley
Des Moines Welcomes First Miss 1947 in Tax Night Tale
In West Des Moines proud father John Griffith paced the hospital floor awaiting his expected child. The infant arrived late missing 1946 tax timing and is honored as Des Moines' first Miss 1947, a quirky hometown milestone.
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West Des Moines
John Griffith
Anne Griffith
Des Moines
Finger Broken by Stove Poker Incident at Montezuma
Frank Rederus broke his little finger last week at Montezuma when a stove poker slipped from his grip and caught in a ring on his hand. The accident left the finger injured but not life threatening.
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Montezuma
Frank Rederus
Pocahontas County Board Orders Cease Sewage Discharge
Pocahontas County Iowa Board of Supervisors in regular session orders Darlene Oleson Bernard Storck and L M Oleson to stop discharging sewage into G A Hollenbeck private drain within 20 days or face legal action. Also approves transfer of funds between drainage districts and certifies election canvass results from the November 5 1946 General Election with detailed countywide vote tallies.
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Court House
Pocahontas
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Pocahontas County
O. F. Young
G. C. Johnson
J. M. Bush
Darlene Oleson
Bernard Storck
L. M. Oleson
G. A. Hollenbeck
Darlowe Oleson
Ridotto
G A. Hollenbeck
Hollenbeck
Pocshontas
County
Darlone Oleson
Johnson
Bush
Calhoun County
Board of
State OF
Robert D. Blue
Frank Miles
E. P. Gabriel
Kenneth A. Evans
Sewell E. Allen
Chet B. Akers
W. A. Yager
R. T. Banks
J. M. Grimes
Clarance E. Smith
J. Alvin Mitchell
Harry D. Linn
F. J. McMahon
Matt Sheaffer
John M. Rankin
Upton P. Kepford
Commerce
David B. Long
B. M. Richardson
Isaac Snyder
Ray Walsh
Richard Lowe
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F. E. Heathman
J. M.bush
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N. P. Hansen
Cedar Township
George Moulton
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Beckord’s Hatchery
Rolfe, Lowa
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Rolfe, Iowa
Carl J. White
T. S. Clark
D. C
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Savage Block
J. E. Hynds
Ritz Theatre
Auto Bonds
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L. M. Graham Veterinarian
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