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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1948
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text lists names, addresses, and events with partial details including references to a football team, weddings, and a car accident. Mentions De Shae Rev and various individuals, with dates like July 4 and Friday afternoon activities. Content is garbled and includes unsettled references to local society and injuries from a motor vehicle accident.
Last rites were conducted for Gene Clair Salton son of Mr and Mrs Clair Seton at Dickens with burial at Spencer. He had undergone serious operations for cancer. His mother Grace Her Som formerly of Havelock. Mr and Mrs Jay Petton and family of Aurelia visited the Fidge homes Sunday afternoon.
Sunday evening Mr and Mrs Lee Larson returned from Laurens to find friends gathered at their home for Mrs Larson birthday observance. Darlene Olson and Bernard Storck returned from a Chicago ballroom operators convention. Lawrence Welk orchestra performed at the Ridotto fall opening. Burton Jacobson and Eldon Buck plowed on Burton’s farm near Waltham after a trip to Austin Minnesota. Billy Henderson and Rickey Henderson have mumps. Virginia Oertley a Cornell sophomore helps greet 300 freshmen and serves on freshman week committee. Richard Meredith family adopted a four year old daughter.
A fragmented local page lists community notices, hospital mentions, and family updates. It references Mr Aniesson, Rev B Anders, and Lenchear Fie members, with mentions of The American Legion, Athens travelers, and hospitalizations. The text notes visitors, residents returning home, and residents arriving from various towns, including Glenwood and Morton, with several names and events.
The piece frames consumer anger at farm price supports as a wave of protest aimed at ending the price support program. It cites big corn crops, pork prices, and government spending while noting livestock price concerns and the belief that supports boost nationwide purchasing power. Editorials from Business Week and Chicago Sun-Times are referenced to illustrate the debate.
Bradgate defeats Thor 5 to 3 on Sunday with batters Srtedeste Norman and Jolliffe leading the offense while Thor showcases Exutsen and Munday in a close matchup. Local notices include church events at Bradgate Methodist and community meetings for the Lather- ED Letes Aid and W.S.C.S. preparations.
Johnny Johnson contends against Mr. and Mrs. Roger Dole at a Tama dwelling where eviction is pending. The residents allegedly smeared walls and floors with chocolate syrup during the dispute.
Pocahontas county gardeners are advised to fall plow to warm soil and aid insect control. Fall plowing allows fertilizer incorporation with manure and phosphate or steady commercial blends. If manure is unavailable, use compost from leaves and plant refuse, with guidance from extension agents.
A 63 year old farmer Harry Sarvis died last week in a fall from a tractor that plunged down a 20 foot embankment. Investigators found the death was due to shock and injuries after he failed to return from work.
At about two a.m. authorities questioned a suspect about an automobile theft. He allegedly fled after breaking away, running down an alley, and stealing a car. Investigators believe he took the second vehicle with strong evidence, while the first theft remains uncertain.
A fragment notes an annual bloom event at Red Oak Park where nine blooms occur briefly each year. The piece mentions timing around early evening through midnight with blooms opening about 9 to a few hours, then closing near midnight.
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