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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1940
Page
1
Rolfe residents welcomed Virgil Hancher as the new president of the State University of Iowa. Citizens recall his boyhood promise, courtesy, and leadership, crediting his upbringing and education for his achievement. The piece contrasts with a wartime column questioning Hitler’s threat and suggesting motives behind German actions.
The Eldora Herald Ledger commends Bob Burlin of WHO Radio for headlines at start of broadcasts guiding listeners to key stories then exploring each in detail. The piece predicts further refinements as radio news evolves to meet public demand.
The West Union Arg0-Gazette notes Republicans were disappointed in Maine election results with a 70 000 vote majority vs 75 000 hoped for. It argues the 1938 New Deal trend is rising and that aroused voters can overcome handicaps in 1940, comparing Maine to Iowa in past elections.
Despite a downbeat mood, the nation enjoys high living standards driven by consumption of autos, telephones, railways, coffee, sugar, and energy. Advertising is praised for inspiring desire and organizing markets while supporting economic strength in a troubled world.
Guest column evaluates politics and society with humor and anecdotes. It references a vacation substitute columnist, farm memories in Rolfe, Des Moines politics, and remarks on Roosevelt Willkie McNary and party labels. The piece notes Virgil Hancher’s appointment as president of the University of Iowa.
The first game for shig hirh school was played Friday afternoon against Bode six man. The team played bravely but lost 27 to 0. Spectators endured the heat as the carnival week begins with a school play and bingo in the gym to fund the athletic program.
Dr T S Clark and Dr J E Hynds relocated last week to a new Mason City office building south of their former location. The four room structure with full basement, knotty pine interior, celotex paneling, and green white exterior houses a hot air system and running water. An X ray machine was installed for all types of work.
A respected debater and orator Virgil Hancher faced pressure from Pittsburg University to become dean of the law school but resisted. Iowa board of education pressed him from February to September with mixed sentiment since Iowa U was his alma mater. He remained devoted to education over athletics and returned home to help on the farm.
The reading circle organized a committee to arrange space for literary books with Mrs Abbie Olson reviewing Thists My Story by Elea nor Roosevelt. Members Mrs Helen Chase Moe Inga McCreary and Mrs Gladys Jacobs were named to oversee the coming year.
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