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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1939

Page

6

Stanford Expert Attacks Iowa IQ Nursery Claims

Dr. Lewis M. Terman told 1,200 Western teachers at Stanford that Iowa psychologists overstate nursery school gains in intelligence. He labeled the Iowa work as “statistical atrocities” and warned the world to demand proof, arguing heredity largely determines IQ and environment has little effect.

Palo Alto Calif Lewis M. Terman University of Iowa Stanford University Iowa Terman George D. Stoddard National Education Association San Francisco NEA University of Iown Trowans I. Q Stanford Iawa

Obstetrician Hosts Mothers Of Babes In Woodward Event

Dr Howard Smith a long time Woodward physician known for deliveries over 30 years hosted a Mothers of Babes party at the town park. More than 300 mothers were expected with birth certificates presented for attending children. A picnic dinner and downtown movie were planned. Dr Smith has practiced here since 1908.

Siggins Named Legion Chief At Mount Vernon

Special to The Gazette reports Harry Siggins, a Hahn Howard post charter member, elected commander at Mount Vernon. Other officers elected include Emil Dolezal as vice-commander, Bert Avery adjutant, Arlo Stinger sergeant at arms, Seward Merritt finance officer, Albion King chaplain, and Don Pringle service officer.

Mount Vernon Harry Siggins Hahn Howard Post Emil Dolezal Bert Avery Arlo Stinger Seward Merritt Albion King Don Pringle

Law Officers Add To Short Course Iowa City

The University of Iowa peace officers short course adds new speakers from federal and state agencies for July 17 to 21. FBI participants include Kenneth Logan A T Potter and R H Hicks. Iowa Bureau of Investigation staff E F Brown Joseph DeRead Harold Gesil join Des Moines Chief Henry Alber Tom Pettit. Woodbury County Sheriff Roy Dahl also appears.

Iowa City University of Iowa Kenneth Logan A. T Potter Federal Bureau of Investigation R. H. Hicks FBI Iowa Bureau of Investigation E. F. Brown Joseph DeRead Harold Gesil Des Moines

Funeral Services for Charles Lukosky in Iowa City

Funeral services were held for Charles Lukosky a 52 year old Iowa City man killed by a shotgun discharge in his attic. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery. A three day short course on news photography will be held July 27 to 29 featuring professional cameramen and discussions on flashlight photography. Representatives from major photography firms will attend. A round table for small daily papers and weeklies will discuss newsroom challenges on July 29.

The Gazette Iowa City Charles Lukosky Hohensbach Riverside

State Fair Baby Contest To Offer Cups And Medals

DES MOINES UP The annual baby health contest at the state fair will offer 400 in cups and medals to winners aged 32 to 36 months. Contest superintendent Mrs S E Lincoln says the event has city town and rural divisions and includes a general contest for 12 to 36 months and an improvement contest for 24 to 36 months who competed last year. A twins event with a state championship trophy is also planned. Parents should obtain rules and entry blanks from the state fair secretary. WAUKON James Allison son of Mr and Mrs John Allison of Waukon fractured the same bone above the left ankle in a May 1938 motorcycle accident and re injured stepping from a ladder Wednesday.

Des Moines S. E. Lincoln State Fair Waukon James Allison John Allison Rowley Harold Hawker Paul Hawker Ryan Solon Albert Eh Fred L. Beranek Leo Marshek Stanley Beranek Joseph Marshek W. F. Uleh John Kloubec Washington Centennial Commission Harry S. Dorrington George Mohr D. F Barnes Fred S. Downing L. C. Willits Raymond Dayton E. F. Mack Lewis Warren Frank B. Miller Joe Falk Carl Roberts Sunbonnet Club W. B. Dupuis Ted Brown Rose M. Reid al Goddard Whisker Club Harold Johnson Clarice Meek Edward L. Hanson T. R. Phillips S. W. Easter Milo Sorden J. E. Lemmon Glenn Holden C. E. Binkert L. E. Travis Wilton Junction Samuel Atwill Wilton Mr. Atwill Staten Island N. Y Atwill Cora Funk Grace Tooman Fidelity Gladys Denver Arvella Rena Margaret Baker Iowa Falls Alexander Richard Chicago Anna What Cheer Glenn W Kapple Jennie Kapple Arlomine Anderson Carl Anderson Dows First Methodist Church Bacon Katherine Kitzman Alex Kitazman Martin Houseman Sioux Citys Visitation Church Manchester Brown Mortuary Marjorie Rose John L. Rose George Winters Manchester Community Church Masonville Rose Delaware County Iowa State Teachers College Jones Mill Randall Bebb Lorena Maxwell Maxine Johnson Bettie Hawkins Darlene Maxwell Morley Lucile Gray West Branch Olin van Noaund Allen-Wales Alburpert Bohomevs Servier Oseer Butters Blue Valley Dairy Poor Miderman Adolph Holter, and Co Hurde JJ Beatty Monttuary Baldy Ta Fe Pak Carey Canhim Food Central Park Mrel Co Catanzaro Anthonys Gan Caines Neich Chandler Gud Chandler Gud Co Shop Cost 6 AR CR Gre Co Pump and Supply Co Homeris Duster Bros DeLano Inno Deep Rock Or Corp Ditto Inc Fiepeh-Stamats Co Blanks Flindiy Grace Hruska Huttons Groce Hieefuerd& Newman Heders Co Howe Sarah Poor Huska Frank Opoor Hasck Brossel Hollywood Cafe Soltel Holden-Kahler Co Ofc Mach Brothers Co Helmich Af Hoffran Bert Poor Hasek Dr A M Harvey Dr Ro Hill On Co Harper & MelIntire Co Eng Imperial Dairy Irving Kate Serain &_ Kalell Poor Elec Light and Power Lamos Mrs Co Linn Township Larimer Hawe Co Lange Geo, Co Homie Linn County Produce Co Mercy Hospital Marshall Mrs Theresa Marion Dairy Store Me Too Mears Mary Merritt L G Michel Jennie H Morris Jane Mt Vernon Hawkeye Grace Mkt Moorman Mix Co Marion Bentine Piuh McDonald Co McPartland McNall Mach and Supply Co

Founding Anniversary Observed at South Bethel M E Church

Plans are set for the 102nd anniversary of South Bethel Methodist church five miles south of Tipton. Morning worship features visiting ministers and old hymns. a roll call of weddings through the years. Glegner choir led by Mrs. Oren Kiser. soloist Mrs. Delina Port. Rev. Adelbert Calkins will preach the anniversary sermon. Mrs. F. E. Wethergall oversees the noon basket dinner. Dr. W. G. Rowley will speak in the afternoon. Sigfried Petersen presides in the evening. Mrs. Ruth Hultquist directs the chorus of hymns sung 102 years ago. Dr Bonje Grues sing leads in prayer.

Tipton South Bethel Methodist Church South Bethel Glegner Choir Oren Kiser Wilton Junction Delina Port Sigried Petersen Friendly Five Young People's Organization Ruth “Hultquiest Davenport Bonje Gruessing

Urges Ban On All Exports To Japan

Iowa City AP reports Dr. Walter H. Judd, medical missionary to China, urged a full ban on U S exports to Japan during a University of Iowa summer lecture. He argued halting iron for ammunition gasoline and planes would cripple Japan and cited the Manchurian border clash as a prelude to broader European actions.

Iowa City University of Iowa Walter H. Judd China United States Japan Judd Manchukuan Europe

Funeral services for Mrs Eliza Williams 95 Tipton

Funeral services for Mrs Eliza Williams 95 were held at her daughter Mrs Rena Dorcas home in Tipton with burial at Tipton Masonic cemetery. Born Cedar County she lived in the area. survivor is daughter Mrs Dorcas.

Tipton Eliza Williams Rena Dorcas Tipton Masonic E. Hewitt Iowa State College Harold Eilers

Neutrality Letter Drafted by Vernon Woman Affects Roosevelt

Forty members of the world service commission of the former Methodist Episcopal church urged President Roosevelt to enforce the neutrality act and impose a mandatory embargo on war materials to the Far East. Acting as individuals bishops ministers and lay members signed the letter citing that 34 percent of materials used by the aggressor come from the United States. The draft was prepared by Mrs. Thomas Nicholson of St Vernon Ohio, wife of a former Methodist bishop.

Clifton Springs N. Y World Service Commission Methodist Episcopal Church Roosevelt Far East United States Thomas Nicholson St Vernon

No Relief From Heat Wave Seen Through Weekend

Des Moines reports a continuing heat wave with clear skies and temperatures near 99 degrees in Keokuk on Friday. Most places recorded 90s statewide, while northern and eastern regions saw light showers with Dubuque and Cedar Rapids among the rainfall recipients.

Des Moines Iowa Weather Bureau Mercury Keokuk Burlington Albia Mount Ayr Davenport Clarinda Cedar Rapids Iowa City Creston Atlantic Marshalltown Waterloo Dubuque

Linn County Board of Supervisors Proceedings 1939

The Linn County Iowa Board of Supervisors met in Cedar Rapids to approve beer permits for F. E. Mitchell and Pearl Bragan, authorize cigarette permits, and set pension and tax adjustments. A lengthy list details homestead credits canceled or allowed, and a wide array of assistance and utility expenses for the poor, with warrants authorized, and notices to unnamed residents served as required.

Board OF Supervisors Linn County Seasion Pet Linn Cedar Rapids Stirm Beeson Iowa F. E. Mitchell Wannbeek Towa Stein Heeson Pearl Bragan Troy Mills Atted Baker, Andrew Viola Alice Slaw Cather i Rean Britha Stanles Thomas HO Powell Siprivasor Seevell Votine Ave M. Pochobsadski Edward Ho Walle Servell Seevell

Administration Notice of Estate in Linn County Iowa

Winnifred Shea is appointed and qualified as administratrix of Josh A Shea’s estate in Linn County Iowa on June 30 1939. All debts to the estate must be paid promptly and all claims must be filed with the Linn County District Court clerk through attorney Don T Hines.

Liviag State of Iowa Linn County Josh A Shea Inte

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