Iowa Negro Bridges Through Long Bridge at Deere Plant
Waterloo AP reports James A. Hutchins Jr. leads a multi faceted education program at John Deere to raise minority and select workers from less than eighth grade to high school equivalency. 17 Negroes Indian and three whites study 160 hours for ninth grade level exams with Hawk eye Institute instructors paid by Deere. Hutchins also promotes career days and internal job access, while addressing discrimination concerns and planning more hands on vocational teaching at the plant. He emphasizes Deere’s action over words in improving relations.
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Waterloo
James A. Hutchins Jr
Hutchins
John Deere Plant
Hawkeye Institute of Technology
Deere
Oakville WSCS Luncheon Brings Women Together at Church
Oakville WSCS hosted a May salad luncheon at Oakville Methodist Church. Rev Bowser offered grace as 27 women attended. Guests included Christian Social Concerns Commission members Jean Wykert Beverly McCulley Betty McCulley Ruth Campbell Pearl Mae Jack and Bessie Yoller. Helen Smith spoke on travels abroad last summer. Jean Wykert led devotions. Don Meredith of the Dallas Cowboys captained the 1959 SMU eleven.
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Oakville
Oakville Methodist Church
W.s&.c.s
Sam E. Bowser
Christian Social Concerns Commission
Jean Wykert
Beverly, McCulley
Betty McCulley
Ruth Campbell
Pearl Mae Jack
Bessie Yoller
Sign of Spring Nesting Wren Prompts Peace Sign
James R. Warren of Tallahassee Florida faced a stubborn mother wren that rebuilt a nest in his protected newspaper depository after he removed it. He posted a sign to ensure the bird peace and quiet, hoping for a calmer spring season.
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James R. Warren
Tallahassee
Fla
Warren
Summer Employment Directory Available at Muscatine Library
The 1968 Summer Employment Directory lists 50 000 summer job openings across the United States and Canada with salaries, dates, and employer details. Employers invite applications from high school seniors, college students, and teachers as jobs rise 12 percent from last year. Camps, resorts, and unique roles in crafts and athletics are in demand, with college students and teachers most sought after.
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United States
Canada
Muscatine Library
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Kathy Burns
Iowa
WSCS
Faith and Nightingale Circles
Don Meredith
Dallas Cowboys
Syree
Tor
America
Muscatine
Henry
Henry’s
Ad Ray
Henry's
Ken
Hetzler
East Third Street
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