Rolfe Arrow MeeraeH Editor TAs Founded 1910 Rolfe Iowa
The Rolfe Arrow weekly editor notes founding in 1910 by Marion Bruce and publication details. The Reveille is traced to 1888 by J. J. Bruce with long-time management by the J. H. Lighter family. Second class matter listing dated May 14, 1910.
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Tas
Marion Bruce
Consolidated Switch
The
Reveille
J. J. Bruce
J.H. Lighter
Rolfe
Iowa
District Court
State of Town
Pocahontas County
Wesley J. Cornwell
Irving B. Cornwell
Pocahontas County Leads State in War Savings Bond Pledges
The county shows a strong war bond drive with citizens and minute men pledging to buy bonds to the limit of their means. Editorial notes this reflects local prosperity and patriotic resolve amid the war effort, while contrasting communism and Nazism and praising Stalin’s stated aims for peace and empire restraint.
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Pocahontas County
Bonda
Rolfe
Willkie Seeks 1944 Republican Nomination and Isolationist Debate
The article notes Wendell Willkie pursuing the 1944 Republican nomination, aiming to force leaders to confront isolationism versus internationalism. It discusses party conflicts over tariffs, labor rights, and social programs, while also describing Allied bombing in World War II as a test of Nazi strategy.
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Chicago Tribune
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
War Ration Book Two Starts March First in Iowa
Iowa readers will register for War Ration Book Two with many already issued. Beginning March first, points plan governs purchases of processed foods, stamps must be used, and households hold 48 points per person per ration period. Budgeting tips and stamp guidance precede a Spring Salvage drive urging heavy scrap iron collection, with regional targets across Illinois Indiana Wisconsin and Iowa to reach 100000 tons.
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Cea
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Bombing drives renewed air raids and German slogans fade
Report notes renewed bombing raids and a drop in the intensity of the shout Heil Hitler in Cologne. The piece emphasizes air power as a factor in the ongoing war effort and the weakening of Nazi propaganda in the city.
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Cologne
Junked cars urged for scrap salvage drive in Iowa
The message urges residents to report old unusable vehicles to the salvage chairman. It notes junk autos yield valuable metals and states Iowa plans to provide 5,000 jalopies each month, urging citizens to start looking actively.
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Iowa
Intensive Russian study continues at Iowa with new course
University of Iowa will start an elementary and advanced Russian course on April 19 under Prof. John Posin. Current students finish April 3 and many will join government work related to the war. Classes are limited to fifteen, with 18 to 20 hours of weekly supervised study and 30 hours of homework. Students come from six states in the present program. Mammoth Red Clover sown with oats this spring will likely not exceed the small grain stubble this year, with greatest growth in the second year.
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Europe
Donets Basin
Germany
Russia
Stalin
Hag
United States
United Nations
West
University of Iowa
John Posin
Steh Dents
Havelock Girls Win District Basketball Title at Hartley
Havelock high school girls clinched the district crown at Hartley by defeating Akron 30 23 after earlier 49 25 win over Gillett Grove and 56 12 semifinal over Mallard. The team seeks a strong state title bid after top county and sectional wins.
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Havelock
Havelock High
Hartley
Akron
Gillett Grove
Moving Day Shifts Area Farms Near Pocahontas and Surrounding Towns
Numerous families moved on the annual March 1 moving day. Names include Smith, Pirie, Krischell, Nowack, Zurcher, Hacker, De Young, Crouse, Johnson, Pieratt, Hilton, Waters, and others relocating between farms in Pocahontas Laurens Laurens area as residents reassigned property and duties. Will Crawford finished Northwestern railroad bridge work and returned home. Mr and Mrs David Stevens visited cousins in Pocahontas then Ames before returning to Rodman.
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Peter Smith
Hunt Farm
Latrens
Richard ‘ Pirie
Mallard
Laurens
Milt . Hilton
Hilton
Woonsocket
South Dakota
Byron- Waters
Laurel
Nebr
Earl Hen- Bereen
Rolfe
Smrkowski
Agnes Johnson
Fonda
Roy Zeck
Chilar
Pocahontas
Will Crawford
Northwestern Railroad
David Stevens
Rodman
Ray Grover
Ames
Keerbs Return to Washington After Repairs Visit
Mr and Mrs Vincent Keerbs return to their work in Washington D C after a visit at the O J Keerbs home and with relatives in Laurens and Mallard where they spent time during street lighting service repairs.
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Hyke Reents
Lena Maltzahn
Fort Dodge
Arthur Nowack
Lucille Byran
Rockwell City
Forbes
Byran
Sheldon
Otto Keerles
W. E. Keerbs
Washington, D. C
Roland Keerbs
Mallard
Roland
J. L. Hunt
Keerles
Julian Nowack
G. A. Grover
Ben Eby
Charlie Pittman
Tack
Degraff
Minnesota
Pearl Johnston
G. A. Gruver
Vincent Keerbs
O. J
Ration Book Registration Under Way at Local School
Registration for war ration book two began here Monday for names A through D. Under Supt. L Godfrey with volunteers and teachers, 269 declarations were made and 851 war books issued. Mrs Will Brazier to entertain American Legion Auxiliary March 8 with sewing carpet ragas hosted by Mrs Bishop and Mrs Ralph Speer.
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Supt. L. Godfrey
Will Brazier
American Legion Auxiliary
Bishop
Ralph. Speer
Golden Wedding Held At Hauswirth Farm
A Sunday open house celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hauswirths golden wedding anniversary at their farm home. The couple and their five daughters and three sons were joined by relatives including Mrs Isaac Roberts and others.
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Joe Hauswirth
Isaac*Roberts
George Hawk
Louie Hayswirth
Havelock
John Whitman
Stockton
Cal
Havelock War Bond Drive Exceeds Quota
The war bond pledge drive in Havelock opened Monday with a quota of 12 380 and total pledges reaching 12 571. George Cole chaired the drive with assistance from Mayor G A Speer and volunteers as Everest Albaugh, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Albaugh, completed pre flight air cadet training.
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Havelock
George Cole
G. A. Speer
Community Notes and Family Updates From Montos Area
Local clipped items report extended travel and military moves for area residents. Irene fly and family visit Des Moines and California relatives. Philp and others serve or have served in the military with updates from Navy and Army. News also covers club meetings, hostesses and social events amid ongoing illnesses and recoveries in the community.
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Montos 7
Lewis Hawk
Ette Beach
Calif
Irene Fly
By George
Des Moines
Hey Son
Aly Nace
Pa Russel
Cee Waters
Gelifornia
Elim
Nellie
Colorado
Wee Philp
Arc Toom
Curt Cole
Joe Peters
Jayne Ii Bluffs
Mila CIA Byrle Waters
Navy
Crit Lakes
Ill
Lillie Brazier
W. B. McTaggart
Howard Gibson
Teele
Jesson
J. B. Sheldon
von Figh
Cy. Lawrence Sheldon
Africa
Miami
Florida
Shelby
Glenn
Marie Jolliffe
Sunshine’ Club
Jolliffe
Havelock Methodist Church Announces Services and Banquet
John Drake Wolcott, pastor, invites Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am. A father and son banquet is set for Thursday evening. The note urges open dates and faith reinforcement despite grim forecasts.
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Havelock Methodist Church
John Drake Wolcott
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