02 Jul 1942
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1942
Page
1
Clerk Republican Claude Wilson is listed with no Democrat opponent. Assessor Republican Eugene Dying. Committeeman Republican E. L. Albaugh. Committeewoman Republican Lara Oleson. Des Moines reporting party slate and candidates.
The item recalls a business founded in 1888 by J. J. Bruce and later run for years by the J. H. Lighter family. The note appears as consolidation with The Reveille dated February 12, 1914.
The article argues that widespread belief in $100 weekly war plant wages is false. It cites the National Industrial Conference Board showing average manufacturing pay at $38.65 for a 42.8 hour week, with more than half earning less, making the Army’s $21 monthly pay a poor comparison for marrieds and war bonds. It labels the $100 claim as an exception or exaggeration.
The piece contrasts Gestapo brutality with FBI lawfulness, noting German terror fails to stop resistance in occupied Europe while praising the FBI for legal, fair prosecutions. It cites Midway losses, Admiral Nimitz updates, and American production leadership as signs of Allied strength and resolve.
Editor notes that a large American force with tanks has arrived in North Ireland. Naval escorts report no losses across multiple convoys. Bomber planes are in service on the Russian front, fueling belief a second front may open soon with British and American forces in Europe.
Emmetsburg Democrat notes Chicago’s vast war minded parade stretching 2.5 miles starting 8 am with crowds at Soldier’s Field later in the day. Officials estimate nearly a million participants including army navy and marine units from various industries. The piece cites a strong patriotic mood despite critics.
Congressman Henry O Tate quotes Dr John W Studebaker director of the U S Office of Education stating Iowa leads the nation in literacy and has held that position for years He thanks teachers school boards departments of public instruction and the people for the record and promises more detailed facts in a future issue
The Rockwell City Advocate urges readers to write to service members daily. It says letters boost morale more than victories and invites readers to pick a recipient from the list and share hometown news. The note ends with a roadway safety PSA.
The Pocahontas County Iowa Board of Supervisors met June 9 1942 to canvass the June 1 primary election returns. Nominations declared include County Auditor Roy A. Johnson Republican County Treasurer J F Carlson Republican Clerk of Courts Katherine Roozell Republican Democrat Dennis E Stelpflug Sheriff E A Rude Republican Hubert Kapsch Democrat. County Attorney F E Van Alstine Republican County Recorder Kathryn Parker Republican Coroner F E Heathman Republican Supervisors O F Young 1943 term Republican Clarence Jensen 1944 term Republican Bellville Justice of Peace N P Hansen Democrat Committeeman F C Christoffers Cedar Trustee 1943 Leroy Moulton Democrat 1944 Elmer Herke Republican Geo Moulton Republican C W Peterson Democrat Edith D Patterson Center Republican W L Boyd Democrat none Constable E G Hudek Democrat none Republican Floyd A Shaw Republican H B Hike Republican none Democrat J P Kemmer Republican F E Van Alstine Democrat D A Mitchell Democrat Helen L Hood Clinton Republicans J H Brinkman Geo A Ivey Democrat W A Kelley Republican Peter Johnson Fred Witt Republican N J Bixler Democrat T J Raynes Democrat Fern Peterson Colfax Trustee Clarence W Johnson Democrat W C Fox Democrat Ora Bell Murphy
In Nashua Iowa the Little Brown Church in the Vale draws 50 000 to 60 000 visitors annually as the tale of its song and Bell endures. Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner after Fort McHenry’s bombardment in 1814. The Little Brown Church story centers on William Savage Pitts and Rev J K Nutting who built the church by local aid, dedication, and a 1864 completion.
Readable fragments describe a meeting or service involving individuals named Foust and Anderson with an uncertain role. The text is fragmented, offering only hints of attendance or action without clear outcomes or context.
Unable to determine readable facts from the provided OCR fragment.
Partial OCR reads lists of names and upcoming events with vague dates and places. The readable items mention Mrs Gy Tingley and Donna T with references to Wednesday and week terms, plus Rapid City as a location.
Reading fragments show garbled text about a bridge project near Delta and names like Garlock Kenn Naval. No clear event or outcome is readable.
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