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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
1
The account reviews Willkie's Des Moines speech stressing parity for agriculture with industry, opposition to easy political posturing, and support for foreign trade and reciprocity while warning against underpreparation for war. It also notes allied editorials on Poppy Day and local notices about farm consolidation and town growth.
The Emmetsburg Democrat argues for strengthened air and sea defenses. It emphasizes air power as essential to modern warfare, urges robust air force and navy funding, and warns against neglect of aerial arms while advocating disciplined military budgeting and capable leadership.
This year 34 young people will graduate from Rolfe high school and many will seek jobs. Job seeking is salesmanship, requiring a presentable appearance and confident approach to prove one’s value to employers. Dress and demeanor should fit the professional setting, greet industry with a smile.
Nature returns with a green summer fashion as shade trees along Rolfe’s streets flourish. Leaves display varied greens from delicate to olive and deep tones, forming inviting canopies that arch over streets and promise protection from the coming sun.
A letter to Rev. and Mrs. C. R. Jones of Reinbeck from a West China missionary lists prices for daily items: soap chips 1.45, soap 5, oatmeal and coffee 15 a pound, powdered milk 23 a pound, chickens 1 or more per pound, coal 6 for 60 to 80 pounds. Christmas tax on a US gift was 8.60.
Keota residents Dr. and Mrs. G E Montgomery and Mr. and Mrs. F F Marsh took their two daughters on an airplane ride to test a cure for whooping cough. The ride seemed to benefit both girls but no cure was achieved. Keota reported 35 cases last week.
The University of Iowa receives inquiries about partial self support jobs from about 90 percent of entering students each year. Lee Kann, manager of the employment bureau, notes that only about one third of the student body obtains regular employment.
Nearly 3000 students will register at the University of Iowa for the summer session with classes starting June 10. Registration follows the 80th commencement events, beginning June 5.
Walter Tibben of Adair was struck in the eye by a tin noisemaker during a charivari for Mr. and Mrs. John Jergens. He was hospitalized and received multiple stitches.
Chefs describe the brown crust of buttered crumbs as au gratin. To reach the Crossroads of the Pacific you would travel to Australia.
QO EK Benson of Ocheyedan reports discovering a fox den near his home. The fox had vanished but left a well stocked larder containing 14 pheasants 12 cottontails a wild duck a meadowlark several Hungarian partridges 8 jackrabbits and many mice.
A dialogue shows optimism for a college fundraising push. Plans include alumni dues, newspaper subscriptions, a Memorial Building gift of one hundred dollars, faculty support, a champagne supper with the coach, and letters of recommendation from officials including the mayor and governor. A planned marriage to the athletic committee chair’s daughter signals strong backing and expectations for 50 yard line seats.
Rudolph Zimmerman misjudges a parking maneuver in his new car and hits another vehicle. In the confusion he presses the gas, sending his car up onto a curb and smashing through a plate glass window at the Ducander clothing store.
Glenwood youths Jack Mullenax and James McNeely alerted railroad officials after spotting a loose rail on the Burlington line. The rail was repaired in time for the Zephyr to pass safely, preventing a possible disaster at the train’s normal speed.
A Cherokee area tale follows Max Gordon once nicknamed for catching only one fish per year. After years of effort, he has landed 13 catfish this season, signaling a possible nickname change to 101 Fish a Year Gordon.
Mrs. Huldah Christensen became marooned on a sharply slanted farm porch roof after the lower sash fell and she climbed out an upstairs window. A passerby arriving by the driveway heard her cries, opened the window, and pulled her inside two hours later.
Marian Cagley, a farmer near Chickasaw, struck his hand with a hammer last week causing his finger to swell well above normal size. He subsequently developed the mumps.
Frank Kaufman a 87 year old Decorah resident painted a picture of old Fort Atkinson in about three weeks. A native of Czechoslovakia he came to Winneshiek County at age 13.
An army Douglas bomber with engine trouble landed in a soft field at Corydon last week. The pilot guided the aircraft to a safe touchdown with no injuries to himself or the passengers.
At Lake Mills Ole Lee, 72, was pitched from a wagon when a runaway team of horses caused a broken leg. He suffered the injuries while driving the wagon, according to local reports.
A five foot bull snake escaped its cage in the biology room at Eldora High School causing concern among pupils and teachers until the reptile was found in the basement and recaptured.
Ray Bryan aged 44 of Harvey was cutting a tree last week when it fell on him. He sustained injuries and died within 24 hours at a local hospital.
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