Britain seeks big publicity in U S
London signals constant effort to secure maximum publicity in the United States for British wartime information. Sir Edward Grigg states the ministry will provide straightforward information to help American correspondents study Britain’s war activities without engaging in propaganda. Navy Day 1939 observed with color displays and a focus on the navy’s defense of sea frontiers.
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London
Sir Edward
Ameran
Lord MacMillan
George Ridley
United States of America
Flint
Ager
America
Unitedates
Britain
England
Independence IL
Uncle Sam
Mayor Proclaims Navy Day Observance for Theodore Roosevelt Birthday
Mayor Franklin issues proclamation urging citizens to observe Navy Day on Friday October 27 1939. The document praises the navy as national defense and calls schools churches and civic groups to join in honoring service and readiness.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Hose
Franklin
Tober
Templeman urges abolition of normal training high schools
Harold Templeman president of the Cedar Rapids Classroom Teachers association urged abolishing normal training high schools and raising new teacher certificate requirements to two years of college with a July 1 1941 effective date He called for a progressive 1943 upgrade to a four year degree and noted the state funds paid to normal training schools while many two year college graduates struggled to find teaching positions at low pay.
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Harold Templeman
Cedar Rapids Classroom Teachers Association
Muscatine
Road Materials and Soils Tested In Laboratory For Best Road
Researchers in a new Washington laboratory test every known road material and subsoil from states with highways to determine durability and suitability. Specialized equipment measures from chemical vials to crushing machines, revealing ideal bitumen mixes and long term soil settlement.
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Washington
Iowa Petroleum Industries Committee
Bowling Association Secures Beer Permit At Club Rates
The Cedar Rapids Bowling association receives a class B beer permit renewal at $100 per year for its Lincoln Bowling Alleys site on 425 Second Avenue SE. The club argues it is non profit. the 1935 application faced AG opinion on club status with officers Simitz and Scolaro signing. Frank Stanek signed the latest renewal.
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Second Avenue SE
Lincoln Bowling
Cedar Rapids Bowling Association
M M. Simitz
John J. Scolaro
Frank J. Stanek
Attorney General
LeRoy A. Rader
City approves renewal of bowling association permit
The council approved the renewal after a police report found no records of violation. The permit would require a regular Class B permit and was supported by City Attorney Harry Johnson, who had confirmed the association as an affiliate of the American Bowling Congress, incorporated under Winds laws.
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Harry Johnson
American Bowling Congress
Psychologist Sees No Harm In Military Toys
Cincinnati report says Dr. John E. Anderson, director of the University of Minnesota institute of child welfare, advises parents to give military toys for Christmas. He claims toy bombers guns tanks help children learn patterns and show no link to aggressive behavior in later life.
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Cincinnati
University of Minnesota
Mars
John E. Anderson
Institute of Child Welfare
University
Notice of Will Probate Hearing in Linn County District Court
Notice is given that on November 8 1939 at 9 o clock AM a document purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of George Bradford Dutton deceased of Linn County will be heard in the District Court for proof and admission to probate. Dated Cedar Rapids Iowa October 24 1939. Ione W Lundquist Clerk. Grimm Elliott Shuttleworth Inger attorneys.
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Linn
Geeorge Bradford Dutton Inte
Said County
District Court
Cedar Rapids
Iowan
Ione W. Lundquist
Sour Grimm
Elliott, Shuttleworth & Ingersoll
Limits of friendship depend on social popularity
Mary Manners advises that Adie only accepts people who are social lions. A reader worried after teasing a boyfriend asks if he is finished. the reply says he likely is, and suggests changing behavior and hoping for a reconciliation.
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Adie
Letter Request After Ill Treatment Warns Against Silence
A letter with photos is suggested to comfort a boy living far away who may be lonely. The writer urges sending news and pictures, notes the recipient has likely been too busy to write, and advises starting to look for work away from the unhappy situation.
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Miss Manners
Dodo
M. C
Answer To Toots Explanation Note
Craft a brief letter apologizing for the misunderstanding and any hurt caused. Acknowledge responsibility, express regret, and promise clearer communication in the future. Keep it respectful, concise, and sincere.
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Toots
Church Business Women Dinner Thursday in Cedar Rapids
The semi annual fellowship dinner of Protestant church women in Cedar Rapids will be at Olivet Presbyterian Church 6215 Thursday. Olivet women will serve. Reservations should be made through their churches by Wednesday. Mrs Charles J Breads will give a travel talk on Scandinavian countries, followed by a short business meeting and musical numbers.
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Cedar Rapids
Olivet Presbyterian Church
Women of Olivet Church
Charles J Breads
Life Insurance Persuasion Into American Minds
The piece notes broad belief in life insurance yet extreme reluctance to purchase in practice. It critiques agents for self interest while counting 64 million people persuaded to consider protection against unforeseen tragedy.
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America
Detroit
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