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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1950
Page
4
Delegates pledge support for Judge Hudson for district judge and back Republican administration efforts to cut the national debt while promoting pro commerce and farm price measures. They favor limited centralization, oppose socialized medicine, and urge Congress to adopt McNary Haugen style farm legislation.
A county extension report on June 28 outlines corn borer egg masses and advised timing for spraying, noting most eggs are present in tall corn and that seven to fourteen days after first spray is key for second applications. Late planted corn may require fewer sprays to prevent infestation.
Des Moines reports two rival stunt crews will headline thrill programs at the Mid Century State Fair from August 25 to September 1. Jimmie Lynch leads on August 26 with many stunt men while Joie Chitwood headlines August 30 with 15 other thrill pilots.
Instructions explain counting only unhatched corn borer egg masses per 100 plants. Hatched masses appear scaly or cottony and are excluded. DDT acts as a contact poison, killing very few worms after spraying, mainly affecting those on blade surfaces.
Bradgate community mourns as John Henderson dies Sunday at age 73 from a heart attack while driving to visit relatives for a family picnic. Funeral at Lindhart chapel Humboldt followed. He leaves wife Mattie a son Floyd in Waterloo and four daughters including Mrs Roy Williams Des Moines and Mrs John Madsen Bradgate with 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Louis J. Elbert, Pocahontas county chairman, reports that as of the sixth Federal Reserve report total county bond investments reach 70,319 dollars, 30.84 percent of the quota. Iowa as a state stands at 47.93 percent of its 30 million dollar goal, with Marion leading at 76.63 and Polk at 74.42. Final figures will be in the ninth report, and purchases prior to July 17 count toward quotas.
Des Moines Des Moines sponsors KRNT and the Chicago Cubs announce the third annual state wide Baseball Tryout Camp and Talent Hunt will run July 31 to August 6 at Pioneer Memorial Stadium. Directors include Al Couppee Ray Hayworth and Cubs staffers Tony Lucadello Bill Prince Jimmy Peyton and Joe Kernan.
Cultivation of corn in Pocahontas County advances to knee high by July 4 for the third time. Early oats are headed, soybeans thriving, first hay cutting completed, and pastures remain healthy.
Overseas duty set as F C Beuchle son of Mr and Mrs Fred Beuchle of New Cumberland Pa departs June 23 for Fort Dix New Jersey and will leave July 6 for service overseas.
Lois Samuels describes the Future Homemakers of America convention in Kansas City June 27 to July 1. Iowa delegates led by about 400 in Texas with other regions, tours of Swope Park Zoo and Starlight Theatre, a Parade of Regions, eight FHA goals discussion, and a formal banquet before returning home.
County farmers discuss corn borer control at meetings. Last year most sprayed too late and some doubt chemical methods. Those who sprayed once regret missing the first brood twice. This summer the pest is heavier and timely spraying is urged by Extension Director E I Rosenberger to avoid repeats.
John Witt, 64, died Sunday at Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge from a heart attack at 2 PM He is survived by five children and five grandchildren, plus two brothers and two sisters Tentative funeral arrangements set for Friday at the Presbyterian church in Rolfe Also notes Jay Tutt and wife observed their 38th wedding anniversary with family in Laurens Rolfe 4 H club solicited ads for fair premium list.
The county health clinic for all 4-H girls will run July 11 and 12 in the Red Cross rooms at the courthouse, starting 7 pm. Each girl will receive a thorough exam with hemoglobin tests and urine analyses, for a $2 fee, and results will be given on a card.
Rolfe VFW defeated Parsons Motors of Humboldt 9-6 after two home runs driven in three runs each. Don Sandvig pitched for Rolfe allowing 10 hits while Ones for Humboldt gave up 12. Rolfe's scoring included 3 in the second, 2 in the third, 3 in the fifth, and 1 in the sixth as Dietrich injured his ankle in the fourth and Puff finished behind the plate.
Pocahontas county population fell 5.04 percent from 16 266 in 1940 to 15 447 in 1950, with Palo Alto down 5.63 percent and Buena Vista up to 21 090. Laurens and Pocahontas towns posted notable gains despite the county shortfall.
The Greater Rolfe Club will meet Monday July 10. All members are urged to attend as this likely final gathering before summer adjournment.
William Erhvoelt, 15, near Williamsburg, sustained a broken back when a wagon detached from a towing tractor and tipped over. He was transported to Iowa City for medical care.
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