Time Motion Studies Save Women Steps at Iowa City
INE CLAUSSEN reports from Iowa City where University of Iowa researchers under Prof. Ralph Barnes summarize methods to cut fatigue and hours for Mrs Homemaker. They emphasize highly refined common sense and careful planning of wash day ironing cooking dish washing bed making and house cleaning to reduce household drudgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiowa- City
University of Iowa
Ralph Barnes
College of Engineering
Motion Economists Promote Household Efficiency Techniques
The article notes tips from motion economists on kitchen layout and tasks to save energy. Suggestions include symmetrical curved motions for chores, grouping equipment, and using a step-ladder for high places. Industrialists attend a summer course led by Barnes to boost worker efficiency across fields.
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Barnes
Canada
French Defense Units Under Nazis Reported
A Stockholm dispatch quoted Vichy officials saying General Bridoux signed an order to form French home defense detachments under the German general staff. Infantry artillery anti-aircraft and anti-tank units would be created with German supply.
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Moscow
Stockholm
Eugene Bridoux
Germany
Not all deer shed antlers annually says sambar deer study
A study notes that the Indian sambar deer may keep the same antler set for multiple years rather than shedding yearly. Researchers observed antler regrowth patterns and discussed implications for wildlife management and species identification.
Free Aviation Course at Coe Set to Begin July 6
Ground school for the civilian pilot training program at Coe College has been rescheduled to start July 6. Dr. A W Meyer says the 240 hour course covers many fields with instructors from the college. Open to men 18 to 36, with housing provided in Greene hall and government covering living expenses.
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Coe College
A. W. Meyer
Washington
Greene Hall
Coe
Thirty Three Boys Go to Wapsie Camp
Thirty three boys listed including Jack Currell John Ellett Don Hamous Robert Higley Bill Hoese Roger Hicks a Bill Hunter Bill Lange John Merriam Robert Merriam James Morse David Morse Don Ogden Ronald Ogden Howard Parks Bob Phillips Pat Robbins Jack Schloeman Bill Seigle Jack Skoff Dave Suchomel Joe Suchomel Duane Thenhaus Carl Volz Jack Willard Jack Zika Don David Floyd Slaman Ted Nifal Tom Ruffin Eugene Slaman Ed David and Forest Rutgers will attend Camp Wapsie today for the third camping period.
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Camp Wapsie Y
Jack Currell
John Ellett
Don Hamous
Robert Higley
Bill Hoese
Roger Hicksa
Bill Hunter
Bill Lange
John Merriam
Robert Merriam
James Morse
David Morse
Don Ogden
Ronald Ogden
Howard Parks
Bob Phillips
Pat Robbins
Jack Schloeman
Bill Seigle
Jack Skoff
Dave Suchomel
Joe Suchomel
Duane Thenhaus
Carl Volz
Jack Willard
Jack Zika
Don David
Floyd Slaman
Ted Nifal
Tom Ruffin
Eugene Slaman
Ed David
Forest Rutgers
Deaths in Iowa Rural Communities Claim Several Residents
Multiple obituaries from Springville Manchester Newhall and surrounding areas note deaths of S Johnson Metcalf Laude and Henry Broendel. Families listed include spouses children siblings and in some cases grandchildren with funeral details and burial sites provided.
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Springville
John S. Johnson
Norway
Josie Olson
Gaylord
Elaine
Donald
Russell
Doris Ann
Joy Eldred
Myron
Fort Bragg
N. C
Louis Johnson
Fairfax
Willie
van Horne
Gilbert
Atkins
Madrid
Otis
Rachel Olson
Nellie Olson
Minnie Olson
Newhall
Julia Stevens
Des Moines
H. L. Buesing
Anamosa
Charles W. Metcalf
E. F. Wressel
Hammond
Ind
Hubert C
Charles
Riverside Cemetery
Manchester
Shelly Chapel
William Henry Laude
Fred Dewey
Bradley Lillibridge
Robert Tutton
Archie le Clerc
Arlie Smith
Henry Broendel
Cedar Rapids
Broendel
George Paulsen
George Bierschenk
Elmer Broendel
Albert Secress
Perry
St. John’s Lutheran Church
St. John's Cemetery
Suffragist Rosa Manus Dies in German Prison
Rosa Manus, 60, renowned Dutch women's suffragist and former vice president of the International Federation for Woman's Suffrage, died in a German prison two months ago, as reported by the Netherlands Indies news agency.
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London
Rosa Manus
International Federation For Woman's Suffrage
Germany
Netherlands Indies
McNary Opposes Delaying County Fairs During War
Washington senator McNary warns deferring county fairs during World War II would be a mistake. He questions Office of Defense Transportation director Eastman authority over fairs and says the matter rests with the Oregon Fairs Association. He notes that deferment should target large East coast tracks if gasoline and rubber use must be restricted.
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Washington
McNary
R-Ore
Herman H. Chindgren
Oregon Fairs Association
Joseph B. Eastman
Office of Defense Transportation
Eastman
Yellow Truck workers return to make up lost time
Pontiac Michigan officials say 60 percent of Yellow Truck and Coach plant workers, about 11,000 employees, returned Saturday to make up time lost from an unauthorized one day strike Friday during wartime production.
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Pontiac, Mich
Yellow Truck and Coach Company
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United States
Wapsie Camp
Iowa
Abel le Clerc
Walter E. Schiel
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Presbyterian Church
James A. Laude
Rockford
Ill
Emma B. Biebesheimer
Los Angeles
Calif
Mines
Eugenie Howie
Monticello
Lottie Rivenberg
Greenfield
Ada Shear
Killian Company
Weake
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Second Avenue
Wolf's
Second Street
Penney's
Ankle Sox
Second Ave
Second ST. SE
T. Cee
Buehler Bros
First Street
Jax
Craemer’s
Rae
Neisner
Oxfords
Woerderhoff's
First Avenue East
Hafler Nap Sole
Morgantown
Prastia Jewelers
Third Avenue SE
Thage Sisters
Fant
B. F
Goodrich
Silvertown Stores
DIAL
Fifth St
Scolor
Big Yank
Big Jack
Yagers
Jack Yagers
Sues
Newman
Penney
Pclipathis
Baxter Motors, Inc
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