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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1950
Page
1
A voter guidance piece urges Iowans to vote in the June primary, notes low past turnout, and stresses democracy through participation. It cites state figures, quotes Bob Goodwin, and includes commentary on international affairs and the United Nations.
Buena Vista, coached by Ken Blackman, finished 13 3 overall and 7 1 in Iowa conference play to win the 1950 Hawkeye loop title. The Beavers claimed undisputed possession after sharing last season with Simpson, finishing near perfect in conference play.
Wallaces Farm and Iowa Homestead selected five Iowa farm women as Master Farm Homemaking award recipients. The honorees are Mrs. John Kelleher of Winterset Madison County, Mrs. Max Rebensee of Council Bluffs Pottawattamie County, Mrs. Victor Riley of Ames Story County, Mrs. Wilbur Molison of Grinnell Poweshiek County, and Mrs. Lester Rankin of Tracy Marion County. They will attend a June 2 luncheon in Des Moines with other guests including former winners and their families.
The Woodrow Wirkler family in McGregor woke to 25 head of cattle dumped into their front yard after an overturned truck. The driver was unhurt. The Wirklers previously dealt with pigs in similar accidents on two prior occasions.
Pocahontas Auto Co in Pocahontas offers Ford sales and service with guaranteed workmanship, storage, tires, parts, and towing. The ad highlights genuine Ford service and parts, trained Ford mechanics, and a range of new and used cars at affordable prices.
Pocahontas Ready Mix Concrete Co promotes ready mixed concrete for farm uses and building projects. They tout fire resistant benefits and cost savings, offering plans and guidance to reduce fire hazards and improve construction efficiency in Pocahontas Iowa.
Davenport Elevator Co announces a new elevator and modern equipment in West Bend Iowa. Jim C Olson manager and vice president promotes Deep Seed and Winner Feeds for improved stock and poultry rations. They offer feeding tests and guidance to maximize farmer profits and emphasize supplementing grains with quality feeds.
Two Independence youths were fined $25 each after playing tag with automobiles. Each driver had a girl passenger as they chased one another around trees and sidewalks. Officer H. C. Oleson said the cars were circling so fast he could not identify the chaser.
The Farmers Co op Co promotes its Pocahontas and Havelock grain facilities as a home owned, community driven elevator. It urges stockholders to continue cooperation for a prosperous agricultural future and continued patronage of the cooperative.
Byrd's Man Shop in Pocahontas offers work clothing sportswear and children's wear from nationally known brands. The shop features custom tailoring, a full haberdashery line, and services for men and boys ages 2 to 60 with courteous service and moderate prices.
The Keith Farm Supply in Pocahontas Iowa presents Ford Tractors Dearborn implements New Holland hay equipment and Wood Bros Machinery with a focus on saving farmers time and money. The firm emphasizes reliable service and customer satisfaction inviting locals to visit for latest Ford tractors and farm implements.
Pocahontas County Iowa Board of Supervisors met April 3 1950 in regular session with all members present and adjourned to April 4. April 4 1960 minutes record approvals of sheriff quarterly report farm steward report bonds and a land sale bid, plus grading letting date and audited claims.
Republican candidates for Sheriff B RK Stably Pocahontas and State Senator J C Horlacher Storm Lake seek June primary votes. Democrat George Gray Newell also runs for State Senator from the 50th district comprising Humboldt Pocahontas Buena Vista counties. Financial entries list various payments to local entities and individuals, with totals and payees including Koch Bros Lauen Oil Co Laurens Sun and more.
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