Weary Iowa town grapples with relief funds and reform
A long reader letter reflects on public relief for the unemployed, defense of work incentives, and the strain on property taxes. It cites county funds in Iowa and criticizes aid recipients, while debating Brookings Institute reports and state government reorganization amid fiscal pressures.
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RFC
O'Brien County
General Assembly
Herring
Brookings Institute
Institute
Brookings
Iowa
Lou
Poultry market woes and storage pressures faced by growers
W F Prietbe urges Leiter Poultry Praisers to sell now as prices fall and feed costs rise. He notes large poultry crops and storage losses, warns against holding stock to avoid staggy birds and advises thinning flocks to maximize returns in a weak market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Prietbe
Axioms on Authority and Wisdom echoed in public tone
The passage reflects on earned wisdom versus conferred authority and notes a global rise in sentiment and brotherly feeling. It mentions a tailor who used a big red apple as a trademark and claims the apple aided his tailoring business.
Delinquent tax list changes and farm debt notes
The piece discusses the delinquent tax list publication twice this year and critiques farm price impacts on farmers. It disputes a claimed Iowa state debt figure, cites constitutional limits, and references failed bond efforts and a Brookhart Lovrin law deposit guarantee case.
Happenings at Havelock in Des Moines and beyond
Havelock notes several local residents traveling for work and visiting kin. Dammann family headed to Des Moines for winter employment. Classen andMcVey families visited relatives in Pocahontas and Quimby area. Many residents host guests, attend church events, and participate in social clubs. The community reports illness, travel to Chicago for the World’s Fair, and various local outings including dances and meetings.
Nain Lutheran Church Notes Prominent Danish-English Services
Rev L H Kjoller outlines weekly worship including Danish language service on the first Sunday each month and English services all other Sundays. Mission meetings set for Oct 13 15 with speakers Rev E M Nielsen Viborg SD and Rev Einer Romer Humboldt. Rolfe community invited to attend.
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E. M. Nielsen
Viborg
S. D
Einer Romer
Humboldt
Rolfe
First Issue of The Shock Absorber Published In Havelock
The Shock Absorber, official Havelock school paper, released last week with Myr Barth as editor in chief Wayne Phelp as managing editor Marvella Oesterele as business manager and Helen Grove Dot Reimer as staff artists It was censored by Miss Young Miss Figgert and Mr Hovey The piece notes a Rolfe picnic with eleventh grade students and visits by J H Goodchild and daughter Sadie to Rolfe plus Des Moines trip by John Kline and A V Graeber
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Cahontas County
National Convention of the
American Legion
Rolfe
Shock Absorber
Havelock
Myr Barth
Wayne Phelp
Marvella Oesterele
Helen Grove
Dot Reimer
Miss Young
Miss Figgert
Mr. Hovey
J. H. Goodchild
Miss Sadie
R. E. Green
John Kline
A. V. Graeber
Des Moines
First P T A Meeting Opens School Year
The first Parent-Teacher Association meeting of the school year drew good attendance at the school auditorium last Wednesday. The program featured piano solo Myrl Barth sixth grade violin solo Alice Hauswirth Opheim at the piano Lavon Ralle euphonium Craig Barth and a talk on Safety Week by Supt. Walter Nystuen. Officers elected: President Mrs John Ralle Vice President Mrs Harry Howard Secretary-Treasurer Miss Bernice Opheim. Faculty members served an excellent lunch to close.
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Otto Maltzahn
Miss
Bikarenes
Harold Dammann
Des Moines
Dammann
Sebo Classen
Gerald Henderson
Pocahontas
Lyle McVey
Quimby
Havelock
Saturn
G. R. Walrath
Blairsburg
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Wilbur Ellsworth
Corwith
W. M. Willey
Ellsworth
Teak DeVaul
Chas
Phelp
Fort Dodge
Marie Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Shelby Glenn
Ernest Johnson
Howard Gibson
Graydon Freeburg
D. W. Glascock
Cornelius Blanke
New Sharon
H. F. Oldfield
Oldfield
John Nickell
Marcille
Drake University
Gene Planalp
Sioux City
G. A. Gruver
J. H. Reimer
Geo. O. Hauck
Rolfe
Hauck
Hattie Dennis
Rebekahs
Pearl Mick
Mary Cope
I. M. McKim
John Fisher
Blanche Comer
H. F. Knapp
R. Jones
Plover
Kenneth
Margaret Gist
Dale Cupp
Ray Grover
Remus Classen
Chicago
Will Bishop
Vivian
B. W. Lathrop
Hunter
S. H. Gill
J. C. Barth
J. L. Miller and Sons
Humboldt
The
C. L. Day
Havelock- Ware
K. P. Hunter
Wapello
Toledo
Jake Smith
Maynard, Minn
Andrew
Wiley Dodson
Laurens
T. D. Jones
American Legion
Harry Ritchart
Spencer
Will West
Harry Gilmore
Linden
H. C. West
Mary Jorieé West
Henry Hess
Parent
Myrl Barth
Alice Hauswirth
Lavon Ralle
Craig Barth
Walter Nystuen
John Ralle
Harry Howard
Secy
Treas
Bernice Opheim
Havelock Methodist Church Schedule Notes
Rev. C. L. Day leads Havelock church with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Junior League at 2:00 p.m. Epworth League at 7:00 p.m. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Week services follow the schedule. Community invited to join as their church home.
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Havelock Methodist Church
C. L. Day
Epworth
Havelock
Trinity Lutheran Church Services and Meetings
Sunday schedule lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Luther League at 8:00 p.m. Midweek prayer meeting Thursday at 8:00 p.m. No evening service next Sunday. Ladies' Aid to meet Thursday October 12 at Mrs. J. R. Severson's in Pocahontas. Chair rehearsal Friday evening October 6.
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Luther League
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. R. Severson
Pocahontas
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Savage Black
Rolpe
LL. M. Graham
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W.E Priebes Weekly
Leiter Poultry Praisers
Yours Truly
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Supreme Court
Jusvers
Bruce
Jaqua
Humboldt County
Monten
Nerose
Brother Jaqua
Smilin
Charlie
Nain Lutheran
L. H. Kjoller
Trinity Lutheran Church
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Ture
Harry Sen
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Farm Bureau Service Company
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