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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
4
Frank Priebe notes a trend in the middle west toward larger flocks to reduce production costs and increase profits. He cites 1000 to 1500 chick runs, some reaching 3000 broilers and plans for 5000 more, with caponized birds expected to market by Christmas.
The explanation details corn payments totaling 180 dollars and wheat payments of 63 dollars for a farm with specified allotments. It covers general allotment payments of 24.20, soil-building credits of 25, open pasture estimates of 6, and a total potential earning of 298.20 for full participation, plus notes on partial payments and future wheat and corn loans.
Sunday dinners at Heathman and Maulsby homes plus visits by Heathman, Dickinson, Rankin and others mark a busy Plover area week. Local clubs met for meals and programs while school elections and sports detals wove through community life.
Thirty four states have laws prohibiting the importation of prison made products from other states. The measure aims to curb in state procurement of inmate produced items and extend labor practice controls.
Janice Maines reports that Miller has been absent from school for the past week, noting the unusual absence and seeking clarification on the reason and expected return.
Plover Methodist Church in EB Redmayne invites all to Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 11 and Epworth League at 7 p.m. The pastor will begin a series with the subject The Heroic Christ next Sunday. Everyone welcome.
Plover Presbyterian Church led by Minister W. Rothwell announces a 10 o'clock sermon this Sunday and Sunday school by the Willing Workers at 2 30 P M this Thursday for Group No 1 to serve and devotionals led by Mrs Perrigo. The annual congregational meeting is set for Tuesday March 28 at 8 P M open to members and nonmembers with officer elections and reports.
Pocahontas County board convened with no absentees. Items include approving Birt Osking school loan and barring Leo Sweet family residency. Road improvement report by County Engineer Thornton approved. Meeting adjourned to March 7, 1939.
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