18 May 1939
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1939
Page
1
An opinion column suggests that in a heated controversy many withhold judgment until more evidence is known as Gov Wilson's removal of the board of control is discussed and debated. The piece emphasizes differing views and cautions against premature conclusions.
The article analyzes a Des Moines governance episode where board members failed to speak, governor hearings were denied, and reform followed. It notes equal responsibility among board members for state institutions, efforts to curb patronage, and the shift to budget control across five departments including highway, assessment, and motor vehicle, highlighting savings and modernization without new tax increases.
A paused text fragment references an establishment and a claims committee expected to expedite procedure. The readable parts suggest a focus on streamlining processing and efficiency within an organizational context.
The D. M. T. community reports visitors from Pocahontas and Texas, plus a May 11 12 Little Clodhopper class play. Local families hosted dinners and anniversary celebrations in May with teachers and students taking part in Fort Dodge field trips and a baccalaureate at the D. M. T. school. A Des Moines township baccalaureate was held with Rev. Lease delivering the address.
Miss Agnes Norby, primary teacher at D M, has signed a contract for a position in the Toledo School for next year. The D M T Boosters at club defeated the Garfield Go Getters in a baseball game Sunday by 12 to 6. Stanley Kauffman and Mrs Taynes of Maywood Illinois visited in the H C Kauffman home last weekend. Stanley works in a photographer's studio. Mr and Mrs Ernest Vaughn went to Cedar Falls and attended a banquet with Divonna then joined another banquet at Waterloo before returning home Sunday.
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