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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1941
Page
1
Consolidated with The Reveille on February 12 1914 notes founding in 1888 by J J Bruce and long term leadership by the J H Lighter family. Rates listed include In Home Territory 2 per year 05 per copy Away From Home 2 per year Foreign 3 00. Entered May 14 1910 as second class matter at Rolfe Iowa.
A new Iowa Press Association newsletter will publish weekly commentary on the Iowa General Assembly to help readers understand state legis- lation and encourage informed discussion. The piece also notes Willkie's lend-lease support and the debate over labor representation in defense production amid World War II events. The war update mentions progress in Albania Tobruk and North Africa with German air raids damaging a British carrier.
British reports claim destruction of 50 German airplanes with dozen or more in an attack on the British fleet and 40 planes in a bombing of a German base in Sicily. Italians sunk two troop transports and a cruiser is mentioned as sunk in the same sea.
Capitol news notes the forty-ninth Iowa General Assembly starts with a serious mood and urgent work. Leaders warn the legislature to be ready for possible war-time measures, echoing 1917 precursors as state government and lawmakers prepare for critical times.
The Spur notes legislators push for further state government economies amid higher federal taxes. Governor Wilson in a preinaugural message urges consolidating gains and adopting modern accounting to strengthen finances and reduce operating costs.
In his inaugural message the chief executive urged the legislature the state government and the people to cooperate in a united program of public service essential in times like these, without outlining specific aims for the next two years.
The Iowa House moved quickly into session, passing seven minor bills and placing nine on calendar call with 32 introduced. The Senate held one public hearing on two major bills and introduced 47 measures, signaling an unusually active start beyond organization and inaugural events.
Officials from the state department of agriculture outline rules and procedures to be followed, detailing compliance steps for farmers and handlers. The notice emphasizes inspections, labeling standards, and penalties for violations within the agricultural sector.
The Senate and House debate the 60 per cent assessment method and a 5 per cent debt limit tied to it. Farmers, taxpayers groups support the change while labor groups and municipalities oppose it. Redistricting plans dominate next steps with Leo and Hoegh measures proposing district realignments across multiple counties.
John Frederickson of Harlan donated a piano to the Elim Orphans Home at Elk Horn as a Christmas gift continuing his yearly pattern of charity. The gift adds a musical instrument to the orphanage’s resources.
Thieves broke into Villisea High School and stole about $70, funds meant to buy Christmas baskets for needy Villisea residents. Girl Reserves reported the loss and appealed for help in restoring the aid.
The ASCAP and Broadcast Music Inc dispute tightens, stripping U S listeners of 2,000,000 ASCAP tunes on 648 stations while 187 carry ASCAP music. DoJ probes target ASCAP and BMI with potential anti trust actions amid industry upheaval.
An assortment of old favorites and Foster era tunes are discussed as public domain in copyright debate. The piece also presents humorous vignettes on honesty sermons traffic manners and a rural trap caught civet cat incident.
Dr. Enos Mitchell, 86, of Grand River, dedicated over six decades to his community before his passing. His long years of service and local impact are noted in this obituary style notice.
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