Railroads Join Civilian Air Spotter Network in Iowa
Three major Iowa railroad systems have volunteered 493 stations for civilian aircraft observation posts as part of a national air defense network. With 3,000 civilian spotters already organized and eight-hour shifts, Iowa plans 24 hour service starting July 14 with 11 counties feeding Minneapolis and Chicago centers for rapid reporting to radar and interceptor bases.
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C. E. Fowler
Civil Defense
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Chicago North Western
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
H. A. Smithline
Des Moines
Iowa
Smithline
Air Force
Midwest
Illinoos
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Minneapolis
Chicago
Winneshiek
Allamakee
Clayton
Delware
Dubuque
Jackson
Clinton
Scott
Muscatine
Howard
Fayette
Rolfe Soldier Being Separated From Army
Camp McCoy Wisconsin July 2 1952 Sergeant First Class Daryl D Wood son of Pat Wood Rolfe is being processed for separation from the Army at the Activation and Reassignment Center. SFC Wood a nine month overseas veteran in Europe served as a motor sergeant in a Military Police unit. He is a Rolfe Consolidated High School graduate class of 1949 and worked for his father before entering service in September 1950. The article notes thirteen silver buttons on a policeman's coat.
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ROLFE
Care When Investing Money
A cautious guide warns small investors against risky bets and speculative schemes. It urges prioritizing high grade safe instruments, notably U.S. Savings Bonds with three percent compound interest, to protect savings during uncertain markets.
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U. S
U.S
Automobiles and Household Goods Outlook From Iowa State Expert
Ex extension farm economist Gordon Bivens of Iowa State College discusses future prices for cars, appliances, and furniture. He notes a potential buyers market if civilian auto production rises and demand remains flat, with possible price concessions and easier financing.
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Gordon Bivens
Extension Farm
Iowa State College
Bivens
Stolen Communion Wine Delays Stanton Church Service
At Memreland Lutheran Church in Stanton a theft of the communion wine delayed Sunday services. Deacon Oren Olander traveled to Red Oak to borrow wine from a neighboring church to proceed with the ceremony.
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Memreland Lutheran Church
Stanton
Oren Olander
Red Oak
Pinch-Hitting Pastures Aid Dairy Farms Through Summer
Temporary pastures like Sudan grass and aftermath hay provide emergency forage to maintain milk and beef production during dry spells. Proper fertilization and nutrient-rich soil support tall, high-yield stands, with cautions on prussic acid for new Sudan growth. Sudan seeding can start anytime through early June, using 30 to 33 pounds per acre and careful stock management. Helen Dubbert named Rural Young People delegation member. 31 Iowa AY P youths attended Purdue conference, focusing on building county Farm Bureaus. Lawrence Allamand gains local fame fishing a 33-inch northern pike at Anamosa with a cane pole.
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Sudan
Webber
Helen Dubbert
Fred Dubbert
Laurens
Pocahontas County
Midwest Farm Bureau
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Helen
Iowa
Des Moines
Farm Bureau
Clifford Smith Injured In Pocahontas Car Crash
Clifford and wife Mrs. Clifford Smith were injured in a two-vehicle crash near Pocahontas Friday evening while en route to visit relatives. They are in fair condition at Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge. Their 18 month old son Steve is recovering at his grandparents home. Kenneth Moritz, another Pocahontas resident, was less seriously hurt. Sheriff E R Stahly and Deputy Kenneth Richardson investigated.
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Pocahontas
Clifford Smith
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Steve
James W. Bartosh
Smith
Kenneth Moritz
Pocahontas County
E. R. Stahly
Kenneth Richardson
Minnesota
Marcella Bartosh
REA
Rolfe
Lydia Pinkham Medicines Offer Relief for Change of Life
Advertise Lydia Pinkham's Compound and Tablets as effective in easing hot flashes nervousness and irritability in middle life based on doctors' tests showing 63 and 80 percent relief. Promotes vegetable compounds with added iron and trial sizes. Also claims benefits for menstrual cramps and monthly discomfort.
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Lydia Pinkham
Budget Notice for Rolfe Consolidated School District Meeting
The Rolfe Consolidated School District in Clinton Township Pocahontas County Iowa schedules a public hearing on August 4 1952 at 8 00 P M at the Schoolhouse to hear taxpayers on the budget estimate of receipts and disbursements for General Fund School House Bonds and Interest Special Courses Fund and All Purposes totals and balances Secretary J H Brinkman provides the figures and balance details including general fund 15018 66 school house fund 36301 07 net unencumbered taxable valuation 3754645 moneys and credits 1951 198594 and other line items as of July 1 1952.
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Rolfe Consolidated School District
Clinton Township
Pocahontas County
Iowa
J. H. Brinkman
Cass Lee
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Associ
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York Son
Mommy
California
Florida
AYP
Allen Kline
American Farm Bureau Federation
Roger Fleming
T. C. Peterson
Harry Bryson
Haven Smith
Nebraska
Lawrence Allamand
Anamosa
Aere
Caes
General Fund
General Ipa
Dick’s “66
G. Fred Smith
Automobile & Property Insurance
Fuller
E. P. Hansen
Optometrist
Humboldt, Tow
Jean Pringle
General Insurance Notary
Plover
E. O. Loxterkamp
M. D
H. G. Frigaard
Rolfe, Iowa
Carl J. White
Clark
D. C
Rolfe, Fa
F. H. Molyneux
Methodist Church
J. E. Hynds
Ritz
Kennedy Agency
General Insurance
Relfe
T. J. Raynes Insurance of
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