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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1956
Page
1
Dorothy Kilgallen extols newspapers for versatility and permanence while noting radio and TV drawbacks. She cites clipping and saving articles as a key advantage of print, emphasizing newspapers’ enduring role in home life and commerce.
T E Davidson son IT of the Iowa Development Commission reports 57 major industrial developments in 1956 up to July. New plants and expansions boost payrolls by 8.79 million dollars annually while plant values total 18.53 million and city and county property tax revenues rise by about 555 thousand.
Over two thousand Pocahontas County families received the 1956 county fair premium book by mail last week. Some residents miss the mailing and may obtain a copy by calling or writing the county extension office. Reported callers praise the 1956 edition highly.
A guidance note urges not to self diagnose headaches. It warns they can signal measles, allergies or heart disease and recommends rest for mild cases and professional medical advice for persistent or recurring pain.
A stark highway patrol image shows a new shoe wedged into the floorboard beside the gas pedal after a high speed crash. The shoe has no foot and marks the moment a driver perished before braking. Also noted is the Red Cross relief effort during the 1955 Northeastern floods.
About 45 Rolfe residents visited the Gilmore City cement plant Sunday but could not enter. Tishenbanner reports the plant will open next Sunday for inspections. A machinery expert started up the power plant to test the crusher, running idle to smooth journals. The Rolfe Brick and Tile factory shut down temporarily due to slow tile sales and dry weather cutting tiling activity. it remains a major local employer with weather dictating reopening. Edington’s oil wagon visited Gilmore City Saturday to fill at Standard Oil, and he bought a traction engine for threshing and plowing using kerosene oil noted for its strong explosion and cost efficiency. Pilot Creek Sunday School at Pikertown housed a large turnout with officers elected: Supt Mrs Otto. Ass’t Supt Mr Dawson. Secretary Bessie Otto. Treasurer Morris Pike. teachers Mr Dawson, Mrs Dawson, Mrs Pike, Marion Sharp. Sunday School will be each Sunday at 3 PM. Rev Masters to speak next Sunday. Mr Cummings gave an interesting talk last Sunday.
Mrs. Mattie Henderson returns home after recuperation at John Madsen residence. Des Moines visitors Lucile Williams spends weekend with her mother. Rebekah Lodge notes meetings with Noble Grand Cleo Tubbs and upcoming Sept 6 gathering. Obituary: M. T. Munson of West Bend dies age unknown after two strokes. Numerous local visits and social gatherings in Bradgate, Rembrandt, Rolfe, Hampton, Bettendorf, Humboldt, and surrounding towns.
A boating warning explains overloading risks on small craft. Most 12 or 14 foot boats carry three passengers, four is dangerous. Private boats lack formal capacity ratings. operators judge load. Heavily loaded boats ship water, are sluggish, and can capsize if weight shifts. consult a lake patrolman or state conservation officer to check capacity.
The article notes 21 720 boats registered since 1949 and compares current totals to 1955. It explains state law requires boat registration for vessels capable of eight mph or more and attributes rising registrations to growing outdoor activity and more artificial lakes in Iowa.
Iowa boating shows a strong rise as Conservation Commission figures indicate nearly double the 1955 registrations. By July 1, 1956, 4,855 boats were registered, reflecting increased water activity and licensing activity across the state.
The American Red Cross with international societies continued its global hunt for World War II missing persons and helped locate almost 200 families, highlighting multinational wartime relief efforts.
In Pocahontas County Iowa the District Court probate case 4144 appoints 202 N A Wilson as executor of the Leslie Struthers estate. Creditors are to present claims per law and others must pay the executor. Dated July 3 1956.
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