THIRTY YEARS AGO July 21 1921 Local Notes and Odds Ends
A collage of items recalls events and arrivals, including courthouse corner stone plans for Pocahontas on July 25 hosted by the American Legion, a family birth, moves to north Havelock, and notes on local shop bargains. Also mentions a trio of Siamese cats snipped by a traveler’s son, boat innovations at Lake Nakomis, and local post office training changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Coifin
Symes
A. McEwen
Walter Balfour
North Havelock
Pocahontas
American Legion
David
Mildred King
E. A. Messinger
Miller’s Bay
Lake Okchoji
Rude
Garfield Hustlers Plan July Meeting and Elections
The Garfield Hustlers held a regular meeting at the newe of Arien Hermans on July 20. Twelve members attended and four people, including Lowell Thorson, were nominated for county reports. Harvey Appie vate spoke about his trip to camp and Thorson discussed his trip to Iowa State College. A seed identification activity followed and a lunch was served. Al White of Conrad marked Ysth birthday recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Hustlers
Arien Hermans
Tress
Lowell Thorson
Harvey Appievate
Towa State College
Jerry Oannen
Economic aid and tin trade debated amid cold war rhetoric
Warnings rise over tin price gouging as the United States battles Britain and supports Marshall Plan aid. The era’s debate centers on taxation and a “fight to the death” with communism, while critics warn of a slow death of the American middle class to fund world socialization schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wale Rfc
Britain
Marshal Plan
Portugal
Dugosteria
Fit Together Magazine Rack from a One Evening Workshop
A simple no-fastener magazine rack project uses five parts Masonite 3/16 inch tempered pressed wood. Sides taper from 3.5 to 6 inches, bottom and ends plus a two-part divider fit into slotted ends, with center panels inserted horizontally then swung to lock.
Notice of Appointment of Administrators in Iowa Estate
In district court Pocahontas County Iowa probate matter of Ernest Hanisch Sr deceased administrators Ernest Hanisch Jr and Frank A Hanisch have qualified. Creditors to present claims as required by law and debtors to make payment to the administrators dated July 3 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanisch, Sr
Ernest Hanisch, Sr
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Three Year Old Insecticide Incident In Oskaloosa
Little Pat Azeltine of Oskaloosa, a three year old, ate Black Leaf 40 insecticide last week. Prompt stomach pumping prevented a possible fatal outcome and he was discharged from the hospital the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Azeltine
Battle in Korea Ends with Heavy Casualties Reported
Fragmentary AP style note describes intense combat in Korea with U N defenders holding a line amid heavy casualties. Mentions heavy losses, static defense, and ongoing fighting along a fortified front with allied and enemy positions indicated nearby.
Pocahontas County to Hear Budget Estimate August Meeting
The County Conference Board of Pocahontas County Iowa will meet August 2 1951 at 1 00 PM at Court House Pocahontas Iowa Taxpayers may be heard for or against the estimate of expenditures for the fiscal year beginning January 1 1962. Gilbert Ellis Secretary County Conference Board. 16471
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Court House
Pocahontas
Gilbert Ellis
County Conference Board
Town of Rolfe to hold budget hearing August 13 1951
Rolfe town council will meet at City Hall at 8 00 p m on August 13 1951 taxpayers may speak for or against the proposed expenditures for 1952 a detailed statement of receipts and disbursements will be available at the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Danger Hill Truck Crash Near Jefferson
A large trailer truck overturned last week on a steep Jefferson highway descent known locally as Danger Hill. Driver Gene Kiefer agreed the name fits the dangerous stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Danger Hill
Gene Kiefer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rolfe Arrow
Robert Swan
Posniss
Seton
Wational di AB As
Lestine
Raper
al White
Conrad
Towa
Kerica
Iberation
Spersers
Donald "O'Toole
D. N.Y
Federal Trade Commission
Maciel Pedereche
Bortress
Fendare
Soham
ECA Bulletin
Lagoslavia
American Cancer Society
Leonard Griffiths
New York City
J. R. Dewey
Schaller
W. H. Morgan
Mason City
Cwnsuly
Rolfe State Bank
District Court
State of Town
Ernest Hanisch, Jr
Frank A. Hanisch
Ctrious
Korea
Soi
U. N
Dept. of Defense
Niles
Ev Anats
J. H. BR
Municipal Enterprise Recreation
General Electric
Space Maker
J. E. Rickard & Sons
Harry Tyler
E. P. Hansen
Optometrist
Rolfe, Iowa
Jean Pringle
General Insurance
Rotary Public
Plover, Iowa
BE. O. Loxterkamp
M. D
H. G. Frigaard
Carl J. White
T. S. Clark
D. O
F. H. Molyneux
Methodist Church
J. E. Hynds
Ritz
Kennedy Agency
Uire
L. M. Graham Veterinarian
W. Feldman
Asst
R.B. Ranney
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