20 Jun 1957
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1957
Page
1
On a hot May day two robins quarrelled at a bird bath blocking their bath. After two minutes they ceased fighting and bathed side by side, illustrating that cooperation yields more than conflict. The piece ends noting humans in unions across friendly states learn to work together while elsewhere fights endure.
Iowa's 1955 farm machinery and equipment shipments from non electrical plants totaled over 101 million dollars, about 11 percent of the U.S. total. Harvesting and haying equipment led with over 65 million, followed by cultivators, barn gear, transports, and seeders. Iowa employs 33,000+ in 324 plants with machinery payrolls over 242 million, and over 500 machine types are produced locally.
Drivers should anticipate others by watching the next move before acting. With more traffic, wait and see what the next driver plans to do to avoid risky gambles with life on congested highways. Stay cautious and never gamble with safety.
Harvard Medical School researchers Benedict and Nardi report in the American Journal of Surgery that esophagitis may be more common than thought, especially in men ages forty to seventy. Early detection, dietary control, and antacids like Gelusil are urged, with surgery only for advanced cases.
Mrs Agnes Reckard attended graduation at Iowa State College where her son Charles earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education. He and his wife plan to move to Worthington Minnesota by July 1 to teach in Spring Valley school. Various relatives visited or hosted over the weekend including the Damstroms in Blackfoot Ida and Floyd Page, Emery Johnson in Grundy Center, and Hosier visitations in Marshalltown for eye checkups. Multiple gatherings occurred at Crawford Park Fort Dodge, Owatonna Minnesota stock car races, and local reunions at Cylinder Cafe attended by Henderson and Amick families.
An advertisement touts a weight loss product named Diatron claiming hunger suppression without diet or exercise. It promises guaranteed results or money back and notes Webb Pharmacy in Rolfe handling sales and mail orders.
Robert McBride and Janet Keller visited Ames with his aunt Mrs. Ed Shelgren and family before returning to Chicago. Des Moines residents Mrs. Esther Burris and Mrs. Agnes Hansel stay with their mother Mrs. Laura Isacson and relatives as a birthday dinner is held for William Brock. Separate notes cover summer employment, military postings, fair prizes, retirement of Inwood workers, and vehicle safety statistics.
The Iowa State Fair will host a large corn show and raising competition from August 23 to September 1. Any Iowa farmer may exhibit for cash prizes totaling 671 dollars across multiple classes including ears, shelled corn, longest and heaviest ears, and stalk entries. Officials note the event aims to select the best state grown corn of 1957 and includes sweet corn and pop corn displays.
The U S Civil Service Commission lists openings for Central Social Worker in Veterans Administration hospitals and regional offices nationwide and in Puerto Rico with annual salaries of 4525 to 5440. No written test required. qualified applicants hold accredited social work graduate study and relevant casework experience. Applications due as announced.
Tornado T J Raynes operates an insurance office offering coverage of all kinds. Local residents are advised to consult for policy options and claims assistance as needed. Funds and policy details are handled by the firm with emphasis on prompt service.
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