This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1933
Page
1
A reflective column discusses law enforcement, public attitude, and the enforcement framework for liquor control in Iowa. It cites See. 86, the county attorney as head of enforcement, and notes removal for neglect. The piece also analyzes political campaigns, taxes, and public order during elections.
Frank Priebe discusses hog and poultry markets noting hog prices at Chicago stock yards hit a 17 year low. He warns against selling immature poultry and urges farmers to feed birds to reach five pounds to fetch premium prices. Buyers increasingly seek heavier birds and are willing to pay 3 to 5 cents more per pound.
Early Bellville township returns showed Thompson 118, Collins 8, Bruce 0. A corrected count the next morning added Bruce 52, but the shock ruined the lead and left the authors unsure who lied.
In a courtroom exchange, the elder judge states the evidence clearly shows a stone was thrown at the plaintiff. Mrs. Mulvaney challenges by noting additional injuries visible on the side of his head.
District court for the Northern District of Iowa grants William M Tiernan a composition and extension under Section 75 of the Bankruptcy Act. First meeting of creditors set for November 1 1934 at Robert Bruces office Rolfe Iowa at two o clock in the afternoon for claims proof examination and other business.
Walter Sandy made a business trip to Des Moines Saturday. The Ladies Aid Society will meet in the M F church basement Thursday afternoon with hostesses Mrs B C Boysen Mrs Chas Hilger Mrs Lillian Plantz Mrs Will Fowler and Mrs Will Brazier. Alvin Hesla basketball coach who broke his ankle is now using crutches. Mr and Mrs Jay Phillips spent the weekend in Fort Dodge. Grace Bloomer assisted with housework at Mrs A Crawford's while she was ill. Mr and Mrs Jol Grove of Bradgate and Miss Margaret Smith of Rolfe visited the Goodchilds Monday. C Wickey went to Holstein Tuesday. Fred Lovrien and Mr Doty of Spencer looked after business here Wednesday. W P Buck of Rolfe spent several days here in the hotel of his sister Mrs M G Merscher and brother Fleury Buck. Mr and Mrs Wi Gist of Gilmore City visited Thursday with relatives in Havelock. Gene Cole came from Emmetsburg Tuesday to visit his father Smith Cole. Mr and Mrs Fred Buck and daughter drove from Alpha Minnesota Tuesday to visit Trenry Buck and M G Herscher and other relatives in Rolfe and Player communities. Giover recovered enough Monday to return home under Dr Hunter. Chas W Miller has returned from an extended visit with relatives in Ohio.
A series of community items reports Crawford in Pocahontas on business, a Missionary Society meeting at Mrs. W. C. Nystu’s home, and trips to Fairmont for a corn husking contest. It notes hospital care for Gordon Grove, visits by Mrs. Gerald Beaman and family, and a Legion shoot at Jake Wagner farm with proceeds. Also mentions appendicitis case for Ruth Oleson and a heart attack for G. A. Grover during a visit with his son Ray.
The Joe Legion Auxiliary served fried chicken to PAG persons at the Methodict church dining room Saturday. Attendees from distances included Min and Mes. Jo Lo Miller, Miss Dove Clarke of Titanka, and Miss Dera Kapelot of Titonka. Juniors sold handmade candy and popcorn balls and planned a fundraiser. Future plans include Genesie plus and a show titled Gil Black Helitrope.
The Hitchcock family longtime residents hosted a local reception sponsored by the Havelock Woman's Club. Guests included Mrs Hitehenek visiting Marathon and Cedar Rapids relatives before Florida trip. Mrs Hitchcock active in church and charity. Mr Uliteheack served on city council and school board.
The Havelock Public Library board met Thursday evening and elected M Reng Husehy to a six year term as trustee. The library will be open Wednesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to accommodate school children wishing to borrow books.
Mrs Wilbur Elsworth Mrs Gen Waters Mrs Will Smith Mrs Verne Waters Mrs Frank Ralle and Mrs Imma Johnson traveled to Ft Dodge Thursday for the district meeting and fall conference of the American Legion Auxiliary at the Warden Hotel. All report no splendid meeting.
The Havelock Methodist Church announces weekly services and activities led by Pastor C. L. Day. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and North League meet, with evening services at 7:00 p.m. All unaffiliated are welcome to attend.
The Pounhontas County Board approves ad valorem tax levies to service bonded debt. Schedule shows yearly levies and collections from 1934 to 1941 with amounts ranging from six hundred to over five thousand dollars. The record reflects continued bond-related taxation and collection dates through 1941.
The Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors approves the issuance of $10,000 in refunding bonds to retire funding bonds due November 1, 1934. A hearing was held October 16 and no petitions were filed. bonds in the aggregate $75,000 already issued.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.