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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1941
Page
8
A study by Dorothy Mons shows 236 Iowa farm families spent more on home improvements in 1940, with 53 percent more on furnishings and repairs. Causes include higher farm income and rural electrification boosting repairs and wiring alongside repainting and new stoves.
A local column blends survey quotes from youth and adults about life changes and social norms. It discusses highway safety with a push to maintain a double center line, local garden sales, and a note on hamburger quality and honesty in meat trade competition.
A member of the house of representatives, impressed by the dignity of his position, remained awake during proceedings and pondered the responsibilities and honors of public service. The excerpt reflects a moment of reflective attentiveness among lawmakers.
The report shows 286 Iowa farm families prioritizing home improvements with inside work, water systems, and new equipment like refrigerators and radios. Auto costs vary with gas and tax changes. home food production rises with larger gardens, canning, and lockers for perishable storage.
A humorous exchange has a wife alerting her husband to burglars in the house. He dismisses the danger, joking that there may be burglars in the senate, but not in their home, defusing the moment with irony.
Eldora Herald-Ledger recalls a German proverb about truth and deceit and presents a free, humorous translation. The item mentions the Milepost slogan about the melting pot and notes rough language aimed at a local Humboldt event. The piece includes a fragmentary report on a Fourth of July event with unruly behavior.
A collage of lines praising a barefoot boy contrasts with notes on agricultural prices and a reminiscence about spelling Russian place names. The Toledo Chronicle cites hog and egg price changes since 1940, while the Eldora Herald-Ledger recalls Przemsyl and wartime memory.
The Pocahontas Rotary Club installed officers for the coming year at its regular luncheon at the Pocahontas Hotel. F E Van Alstine became president with A J Shimon as vice president E H Melcher secretary and S L McIntire treasurer replacing Frank Strathman Hird Shimon and Melcher received perfect attendance honors Shimon and Grant charter members dating attendance since 1937.
Anna Peterson spent two weeks with Mrs Sheker and returned home with them. Mrs Sheker underwent a major operation on June 9 and is improving rapidly.
The Pocahontas Golf Club hosts a men’s party this Thursday July 17 with a chicken dinner at 6 30 p m The event is organized by chairman J P Russell and committee members R R Allen A C Carmichael L J Elbert Anton Gargano Ray Hyde Eldo Heathman J H Kleen S L McIntire J L Powers G Strathman J E Turner and C B E Watts.
The American Legion Auxiliary meets Thursday evening July 17 at Mrs. C. E. Werden’s home. Officers will be installed, with committees including Mrs. Werden and eight others guiding the event.
Miss Ruth Koenig and sister Kathleen visited Pocahontas week. Webster City group toured Lake Okoboji for a vacation. Navy enlistments noted for June. Local children had tonsil operations. July Commercial Club meeting at Town Pump followed by dinner. Various families enjoy vacations in Minnesota Canada and Cedar Rapids with relatives.
The Rolfe and Plover Iowa districts announce public hearings on August 4 1941 at 8 PM to consider budget estimates for the 1941 42 year. Readable statements show fund balances receipts and disbursements totals and the estimated tax per thousand.
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