21 Jul 1932
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1932
Page
1
A rambling editorial weighs politics and economics amid hints of division in the Democratic Party over immediate Volstead revisions. It questions farm relief, argues loans must restore prices, notes bank holidays and a possible three year mortgage moratorium, and critiques Hoover era blame while urging practical steps to save farms and homes.
Reader letters argue the Pocahontas July 2 1932 Republican convention produced Democratic aligned resolutions. The author accuses the GOP of lacking courage and praises Jeffersonian principles while contrasting Lincoln and Jefferson with current party lines.
In this weekly Poultry Raisers note W F Priebe advises that egg markets are improving especially for fine grades as heat trims second grade egg quality. He urges selling eggs twice weekly and transporting to town coolers at 30 degrees to preserve freshness and notes low egg reserves hinting at firmer prices ahead. Poultry prices also rise with meat costs, encouraging farmers to build healthy stock.
The Wm. Koster family thanks friends who assisted after the death of Mrs. Koster and at the funeral. They also acknowledge help with the harvest and floral tributes, saying the service will not be forgotten.
In the District Court of Iowa Pocahontas County a probate notice states the administrator has been appointed and qualified for Maggie A Johnson, deceased. Creditors must present claims per law and debtors should pay the administrator. Dated July 12, 1932.
The Pocahontas county resolutions show a strong independent streak not found in national party platforms. The Democratic Party largely ignored the minority report of Governor Bill Murray of Oklahoma, treating it as something to endure rather than consider. The speaker suggests a Jefferson or a Lincoln would be a godsend at this time.
Sunday Services listed with morning worship at 10:00 and evening worship at 8:00. Outdoor service at Applegate home in Garfield township. County Christian Endeavor Rally set for Sunday in Pocahontas from 2:30 to 4:30. Excelsior Society program planned for next Tuesday evening. Lightbearers meet at Witt home on Tuesday July 26 at 2:30. All invited.
Rev. T. S. Bassett presides with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship at 8:00 p.m. A union service is planned at the Applegate residence south of Rolfe. Epworth League is paused July 24–31 and resumes in August. Ladies Aid Kensington meets July 27 with an attractive program.
Rev L H Kjoller outlines Sunday School 10:00am Morning Worship 11:00am Evening Service first and third Sundays 8:00pm Mid Week Prayer Thursday 8:00pm Danish language first Sunday morning service English for all other services Community invited to attend and services held as scheduled
Trinity Lutheran Church led by Rev J O Wangberg lists morning worship at 10 45 a m Luther League at 8 00 p m with Sunday school and Luther League as the only services next Sunday Bible Hour noted at the Luther League service Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs Geo Landing’s home on Thursday afternoon July 28 quotation from Spurgeon emphasizes grace opening a window to light in man’s soul.
New York analyst Glen B. Winship warns that opening a filling station is easy to do but easy to lose money in the current U S market. He cites census figures showing overbuilt rural and small town service stations and notes more than 1 06 billion has been invested needlessly in gasoline facilities. He urges potential entrants to seek locations with high vehicle counts and proven patronage.
A free seventy four page book titled Young Folks Do Something and Be Somebody is distributed to farm boys and girls ages twelve to twenty one. Merchants across Pocahontas County supply copies and Farm Bureau offices distribute them at meetings or by call in.
Residents report visits from relatives and friends including Eildon Olerich of Des Moines and the Fisher family of Livermore. A birth occurs Floyd Elberts and wife welcome son Roger Wayne. Local concerns note Dr H C Lawson's illness and a rape case involving T H Davidson under Humboldt county charges.
The remark notes that in estimating men the green driver is quick to horn in on any pretext, highlighting impatience and bravado in early driving culture.
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