22 Sep 1949
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1949
Page
1
The pound was sharply devalued following the Washington conference order aimed at easing Britain’s dollar shortage. The move raises English prices abroad and lowers them for dollar economies, seeking to boost British exports while economists warn the benefits may be temporary.
Safety experts warn against driving while sleepy and urge drivers to rest if tired day or night. The piece emphasizes that a few minutes of sleep can revive a driver and stresses constant alertness for safe operation of vehicles.
Observation on strikes driven by union demands for higher pay and shorter hours. predicts more lockouts by big industries will shift strike dynamics once enterprises refuse concessions. Notes most workers prefer steady work yet politics of pay shape labor action. Also a digest of Washington losing status as news capital to European film industry figures Rita Hayworth and Ingrid Bergman.
Mrs. Lee Stoakes of Anamosa heard a terrible noise from her radio and found an electrical short had ignited a fluorescent light. The blaze was extinguished before major damage occurred. In Osceola, Artie Allen begins his 52nd year as a southern Iowa real estate dealer, with 21 years in Osceloa and 72 years old, selling 1,898 acres this year.
The West Bend Cooperative Creamery Association markets a home owned creamery model focused on cooperation and local dairy support. It emphasizes absolute sanitation and purity, receiving farmers cream regularly to produce high quality butter with superior flavor. Patrons are urged to continue supporting this local institution.
West Bend Auto Co markets Kaiser Frazer cars with on lot display at 119 West Bend. They advertise expert body and fender repairs, painting, and glass replacement plus used cars. They urge seeing county extension directors for simple vehicle tests.
In West Bend Iowa the Farmers Friend highlights the West Bend Elevator Row Juergens manager praising the grain feeds coal and flour dealer. It lauds the business as a key community asset inviting customers to rely on daily market reports and grain deliveries of any size while promising top service and lifelong customer loyalty.
A promotional piece praising Iowa State Bank West Bend Iowa for solid sound banking and long service. It notes the banks growth and community trust and urges starting an account. It also advertises J J Jaeger Insurance Agency offering insurance protection and prompt loss adjustment services alongside banking with Town State Bank West Bend.
The Rolfe Iowa town council met at 7 30 p m with Mayor Witt and councilmen present. Budget hearings were set for July 25 1949 and cigarette permits issued to listed applicants. Bills were approved and warrants authorized for payment with numerous local vendors and services noted.
The Ottosen based Grain Market Farmers Elevator Grain Feed Seed Coal is famed among locals for honest weights and top grain prices. Manager Mr. Bell invites farmers to patronize a community minded outlet offering seeds coal and reliable service.
Move to raise Volunteer Fire Department personnel from 10 to 12 passed. Voting yes were Bradburn Lehman and Feldman. Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned the council meeting.
A notice invites readers to seek guidance on grain and feeding issues and to contact Farmers Elevator for market reports and market drift insights. The reference assures favorable treatment and satisfaction in service.
Tocahontas County crops show corn yields averaging 35 to 65 bushels per acre with soybean yields about 20 bushels per acre. Significant corn borer damage reported. Plowing 80 to 85 percent complete. Commodity Credit storage developing slowly. farmers seek to deliver half of their corn.
Ed Horns of Red Oak became a father and a grandfather on the same day. His wife gave him a six pound daughter at 4 48 am and Mrs Jerry Hud dleson of Boone presented a grandson at 11 40 am. Mr Horns is reported as doing as well as could be expected. Storing corn shelled saves about half the storage space.
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