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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
6
Mayor James Bruce of Rolfe describes a broad range of duties from keeping sidewalks clean and guiding children home after school to chasing sparrows and even handling lost sleds and rogue rabbits. He notes the need for public service despite criticism and jokes about the job and pay.
Rolfe High School held graduation ceremonies with Eells delivering a pragmatic address on seven cardinal education principles including health, fundamental processes, vocations, civic education, leisure use, home life, and ethical character. Lorraine Morrison sang Invictus as diplomas were awarded to the eighth grade and senior classes, with honors to Mildred Heald, Judith Wangberg, Ramona Nelson, and Stanley MacVey.
Arlington mayor J W Ruble rebuts a petition by 34 W C T U members, claiming no bootlegger operates locally and pledging $25 for proof while criticizing petitioners as meddlesome. He says alcohol mainly comes from outside and defends town peace with personal accusations and comments on municipal limits.
An editorial urges continuous civic involvement for Rolfe’s progress and argues that true boosters act for the common good beyond personal gain. It notes that citizens should join in welfare efforts whether for or against a cause and highlights a local fact about Turkey as North America’s sole domestic animal contribution and heavy Cree weights in Canada.
The text catalogs remarks on population density in El Salvador as a Western republic, a flirtation with life insurance sales, aviation surpassing the twelve mile limit, maple production in forty-two states, and political pressure as governors face publicity, with farmers poised to withdraw from voting due to relief.
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