Iowa State College to University Name Change Approved
The Iowa House of Representatives passed a bill by a wide margin to rename Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts as Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The vote stood 92 in favor and 6 against after minimal debate, signaling a historic rebranding of the state institution.
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Iowa State
Iowa State College
Iowa State University
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Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
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Name change debate clouds Iowa state university history
Rep Lester Kluver suggested Ames University to avoid confusion in naming Iowa State University. Rep Ray Cunningham said Iowa State’s college name hurts prestige and faculty recruitment. Separately, both houses passed a family-plan workmen's compensation bill raising the maximum to 44 a week for a married worker with four dependents and a nonworking spouse, from 32 under temporary disablement rules.
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Science and Technology
Lester Kluver
Atlantic
Iowa State University
Ames University
Ray Cunningham
Ames
House Schools Committee
Iowa
Cunningham
Iowa State
Most Farmers About Ready to Plant Corn
Most farmers near here are preparing fields for corn as little planting has begun. Henry Gisleson of Linland completed two fields last week. Farmers wait for warmer soil, while pastures and oats look normal for early May amid sparse spring warmth.
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Henry Gisleson
Linland
Local Visitors and Dress News Highlight Elgin Area
Elgin area notes list visiting family and friends such as Mr and Mrs Sam Howard Linda and Darla Mr and Mrs Harley Jones and others. Clothing store Kling mans promotes men and boys dress shoes at budget prices. Joe Peters and families attended meals and visits. Senior students honored at Luther College. Local dinners and weekend visits noted. Card of thanks for hospital stay and funeral attendance. Families referenced include Peters Becker Schori McMillan and Torkelson.
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Ed Boleyn
Sam Howard
Linda
Darla
Harley Jones
Leo Howard
Randy and
Scott
Leon Shepard
Arthur Lantz
Clarence, Torkelson
Grace Evans
Barriple
Walter Kohls
Hulda Nydegger
Dennis Stutrud
Mark
Schroeder
Klingman’s
Joe Peters
Louis Becker
Mabel Peters
Joe Kiosa
Charles Becker
Wm. Kerr
Herbert Ash
Reuben Howard
Chloa Lyons
Wm. Nutting
Judy
Belva Snyder
John Brugge
Jerome Brophy
Glen Snyder
Luther College
Decorah
Warren Berg
Kristi
Kari
Tor Jjai
Eric
Paula
Alan’ S Nordhern
George Justus
Lyle Light
Letha
Carl Schoris
West Union
Walter Medberry
DeWayne Medberry Rowe
Arthur
Rock Island, Lr
McGregor Hospital
West
Elizabeth McMillan
Cédar Rapids
Henry McMillan
George Smith
Gilmore City
G J. Bloomer
Oliver Torkelson
Bloomer
Indianapolis
Gunder News Visitors and Local Calls
Sunday visitors filled the Henry E. Larson home in Clermont with the Loftsgards Tinderholts and others calling on local families. Numerous names appear as neighbors hosted and visited through the week, including Kjosa, Christianson, and Olson households, with trips to Jul ia Wettleson and Christine Rypestor homes noted.
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Henry E. Larson
Clermont
Gilbert Loftsgard
F. C. Tinderholt
Calmar
Carroll Klingman, Jr
Christine Rypestor
Louis Kjosa
Mathilda Christianson
Paul Kuhens
Wadena
Nettie Kuhens
Learn
Merrill Olson
Will Bergen
John Butikofer
Floyd Thompson
Bert Overhouse
Convention attendees rise at Iowa Refrigerated Hotel Savery
Harry Frieden and Lou Denn ler attend the annual convention in Des Moines at the Savery on May 14 and 15. The state meeting features clinics and demonstrations on the latest methods of processing and curing meats, including a ham and other products.
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Harry Frieden
Lou Denn
Ler
Iowa Refrigerated Hotel Savery
Des Moines
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Harris Kjosa
Nelson
Echo Office
West Elgin
Gottfried. Pfister
Harold Pfister
Elgin
Sitfic
Harvey Jarms
Postville
Gordon J. Schupbach
Witte
Carol Wilson
Klingman’s. Que
Elgin Echo Aster
Orvin Thompson
Calmar Mfg. Co
J.L. Trautman
Farrow
Elgin Produce
John McMillan
Abe
Prone
Trixy
Phone
Keith Johnson
Polan China
Phone Clermont
Walter Pritchard
Perry Paulson
Bob Falk
Jacement Elgin
John Deere
Ford Tractor
Harry Gunderson
Glermant
Jacob Gehring
Ford
Mae Crowe
Confucius
Frieden’s
Bologna
Michael Schori
Ben Schori
Eugene Schori
Lynette
Jackie
Jennifer
Ben Schoris
Michszel
Max Hunsberger
Seiice
Elgin Canning Co
Thomas Ogle
H. F. Robbins
Gunder News
Elgin Co-operative Co
Keith Eohler
Elgin, Iowa
Klingman’s Clothes Shop
G. W. Alderson
Saleegirl
Schori
Kuster
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