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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
8
The readable text suggests a local government action or veto related to a purchase or policy. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a formal decision process and a public agency involved in a vote or veto.
The Coast Guard approves a 1 million expansion plan for its New London Connecticut training academy to handle rising cadet numbers and improve facilities. Officials say more classrooms barracks and boats need space, with extra officers and vessels funded as part of broader naval auxiliary upgrades.
Herman Jay Lang, a blind man who has served as Lancaster's mayor since 1929, is seen by friends as likely to be drafted for a third term due to his capable administration. The 6 year blind dairy farmer and skilled craftsman manages a dairy and repairs, building his own barn, home floors, and trailer for hog market trips. His tenure ends soon with potential re election unopposed.
Salt Lake City mayor Ab Jenkins prohibits car horns as a warning device, urging quieter streets. He argues horn blasts should be avoided except in emergencies, signaling a shift away from noise toward calmer urban life.
SAN FRANCISCO The United States Army will deploy a powerful 12 mile range searchlight capable of reading news from that distance. The light, part of a defense effort, is produced by General Electric with Philip D Reed as chairman, among other measures.
At age eighty Te lias A Ulmer remains active as a lifelong farmer near Williamsport. He tends four lots on his farm dawn to dusk, growing beans and potatoes and performing steady manual labor as he continues to work despite his age.
A timber wolf and three cubs about six weeks old were shown in the rear seat of Earl Wymore’s car after the party killed them with help from companions and three wolfhounds. The incident drew attention from local hunting fans in Oskaloosa.
Carl Hough of San Diego California visited the Con way parental home for the first time since 1900. The 41 year gap marks his long absence from his birthplace and family residence.
James Fickbohm aged 49 sustained fractures of both legs when a tractor overturned on his farm near Rockwell City. He was treated for injuries and authorities investigated the incident.
District Court of Iowa Pocahontas County will hear D. W. Bates receiver of State Savings Bank Rolfe on May 28 1941 at 10 a.m. to approve sale to Roger L Sergel and Ruth Sergel of NE3 N34 SE3 in Sec 8 92N 31W for 22000 cash with 1000 paid at signing and 21000 due on title and deed delivery.
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