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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
4
The state health department called for voluntary food rationing to curb summer consumption of fatty foods and promote fresh fruits and vegetables. It advised lighter meals, choosing highly colored vegetables for vitamin A, and thorough cooking of old meats, plus increased liquids and milk as a whole, balanced diet.
At Humboldt fair grounds on July 4 the Goldfield and Thor baseball teams meet as a highlight of the Play Day. American Legion committees push for a bang up day with racing dancing vaudeville free bicycles for children rides and numerous concessions promised for all attendees.
Mrs Frances Perigal suffered a chipped bone fracture of the left middle finger when a screen door slammed on her hand. The finger was placed in splints for two weeks.
M. W. Webb led a group of 100 Iowa druggists on a Saturday night trip to Indianapolis to tour the E. L. Lilly drug manufacturing plant, traveling from an undisclosed starting point.
We express sincere appreciation for the kind deeds and expressions of sympathy shown during our bereavement. Signed by Mrs. May Wood and family.
Vaccination for fowl pox is advised when the disease is present locally. Once infected, nothing cures a flock except letting it run its course and losing egg production for months. Vaccinating pullets at six to twelve weeks builds lasting immunity against both external and internal forms.
The article explains when to vaccinate a poultry flock for fowl pox after selling surplus cockerels. It describes growing virus strains in chick embryos, harvesting and preparing vaccine, and applying it by feather follicle brushing. Ten day post vaccination checks look for positive takes and re vaccinate if needed. Early vaccination is cost effective and permits flock owners to vaccinate themselves.
The 1940 world championship horseshoe tournament will be staged at the Iowa State Fair from August 23 to 27 with 200 top pitchers expected. Prizes total 1100 dollars plus the world trophy, medals, and awards. winner to be named world champion. The event includes a 200 shoe qualifying round and a round robin final, with an August 22–25 convention and a separate Iowa meet August 21–22 offering 100 dollars.
Community updates list visits and travels by residents including the Bucher family and friends from Emmetsburg and Chippewa Falls. It notes a picnic in Emmetsburg park and various short trips to Mason City Webster City Redwood Falls and Sioux City. The American Legion Auxiliary met June 12 naming officers and planning county events.
Troop 27 of Plover met Monday evening at the school house with 16 members present. They planned wall plaque forms, a future hike, and played two games of dare base. Next meeting is June 24 at 8 o'clock. Sunday school 10 a.m. Divine Worship 11 a.m. Choir rehearsal Tuesday evening. All invited.
Mrs. Spear, longtime Maywood resident and former Rolfe church worker, died at age following a period of declining health. Survived by daughter May Wood, five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and a Des Moines cousin. last of her family. Active in Methodist and lodge groups, funeral attended by relatives from Maywood and Ohio.
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