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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1946
Page
1
Consolidated with The Reveille on February 12 1914 marking a merger of two papers first issued in 1888 and long led by the J H Lighter family through decades of operation.
Emmetsburg editor calls for lower speed limits and tougher enforcement after several fatal accidents near Emmetsburg. He advocates regular car inspections and replacement of defective parts, plus driver caution and adherence to no passing signs to reduce high speed dangers.
LeMars Sentinel summarizes rising tension as John L. Lewis threatens a nationwide strike that could halt most coal mines by November 20. Government claims the contract remains in effect, while the union insists obedience to Lewis overrides official orders, signaling a possible major labor conflict with broad economic impact.
Reports say tax relief follows a nationwide Republican victory and that relief will come when people have money. The writer cautions against deep cuts now, fearing it could impede debt retirement later.
In the Knoxville Journal the view is that President Truman may concede he has little chance for his party’s nomination. The piece suggests he should focus on national service and governing well for the next two years, rather than pursuing a risky political bid.
The piece argues that while eighteen-year-olds feel ready to vote and doubt others, their judgment is undeveloped and susceptible to misguidance. It warns that their stability is untested and they may act recklessly regarding consequences.
The passage argues producers claim profit loss at ceilings while intending higher gains if ceilings are removed. It notes few producers hit by ceilings, many withheld products to reap seller's market profits, aided by strong producer lobbies and weak consumer influence, with lawmakers under pressure from lobbies. Consumer burden follows.
Bradgate News reports the Bradgate Progress Club meeting with Mrs. Dorothy Isacson. Sixteen members attend including guests Mrs. Petersen and several others. An education exhibit compares old versus new textbooks. Committees were formed to request an extra city hall room. Lunch followed.
W S C S met at the church with Mrs Lou Dayton in charge of devotions and Mrs Alice Zeman giving the lesson. Officers elected include Beulah Adams president Nell Turley vice president Ruby Arman corresponding secretary Abbie Olson treasurer Frances Zeman secretary of missionary education Gwen Lanning local church activities Esther Curry student work Marjorie Berrier children's work Marie Benjamin supplies and Toreva Worster literature. Potluck lunch followed. The Luther an Ladies Aid southwest group met near Gilmore for sewing with lunch by Christine Jensen. Bradgate Rebekah Lodge received the Friendship Key from Renwick Lodge and a Home Fund offering was taken. Past Noble Grands chain met with Abbie Olson hosting the Christmas party December 12. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Homer Eastman November 9 in Fort Dodge. Ole Olson returned home from Lutheran hospital improved. kär
The report lists social hour lunch served by the hostess and family visits Sunday dining at various homes. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Cupp and children from Clarion, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Hanselmann from Laverne, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson from Gilmore, and others. One item notes Mrs. Homer Eastman ill with pneumonia in Fort Dodge, and Alvin Gerzma and Velma Madsen welcome a son named Gary Allen. A birthday celebration for Virginia and a Denmark trip by Chris Pedersen and family are also mentioned.
Bradgate Methodist Church lists worship at 10 a.m. and church school at 11 a.m. Baptisms and reception of members planned. Special announcement on church repair program. Youth rally December 2 in Pocahontas. Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid reports meeting and mission gifts. Luther League event yields $27 for organ fund. Local attendees named.
City, N. Dak. last week attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Holden. This was the first time in 43 years all siblings gathered from Ames Iowa Washington Esthenville Walnut Grove Wisconsin Bradgate and other places. Robert J. Wallace arrived home from Japan November 10 after 18 months stationed at Nagoya and Kobe. He trained under Joseph T. Robinson in Arkantge later at Camp Rooker Alabama. Mrs. Kenneth Dayton helped host a shower at James Helferich’s home for Garda Helfe whose wedding to the Reverend Harry is set for Sunday. Floyd Newman of Clark County suffered a fractured skull from a ladder incident.
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