Local residents drawn for juries and births in Mahaska area
Jack Poatsma of Pella and Frank Poortinga of Otley drawn for grand jury service in Knoxville on February 6. Trial jurors from Pella listed. Norman Hays presiding judge. Newborns and hospital stays noted for Mahaska residents including births at Mahaska Hospital and various hospital admissions and moves in Pella, Leighton, and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Poatsma
Pella
Frank Poortinga
Otley
Knoxville
Esther Mathes
Murray Nesbit
Albert Nibhelink
J. P. Schilte
Edward H. Vos
Norman Hays
Nick Menninia
Mahaska Hospital
Okaloosa
Henry Stursman
Route 1
Mahask
Wink
Mro
Bert Mavens
Leighton
Mahaska
War Veterans Support the School Bills in Iowa
Commander Buckner of the Iowa School Code Commission urges backing for twenty bills to admit to the Fifty-first General Assembly. He argues public education is a right and that federal Servicemen's Readjustment acts and state funding must ensure adequate schooling for returning veterans and their children as 000 veterans are expected to return to Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Towa
Tawa
S. Buckner
Itment
Buckner
Henor
Veterans
School Code Commission
Call Wolf and the Lesson of Broken Promises
A study from Iowa Child Welfare Research Station argues that inconsistent threats of punishment undermine a mother's authority. It suggests real punishment for naughty acts reinforces obedience and trust, warning that lax discipline leads to repeated misbehavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Mother
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
University of Iu
Milwaukee County trains eighth graders in first aid
In Milwaukee County Wisconsin police teach Red Cross first aid to all rural eighth grade classes. Sheriff Joseph J Shinners notes a drop in accident rate among students at home and near schools. All 68 motorcycle patrol officers are first aid instructors and 24 of them led 82 courses in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee County
Wis
Joseph J. Shinners
County Sheriff's Department
Iowa Divorce Rate Tied to Wartime Marriages
The state health department reports that wartime marriages account for a rising share of divorces, with provisional data showing about two thirds of wartime marriages ending in divorce since December 1941. The figures cover Iowa and indicate a trend likely linked to hasty marriages during war years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gina
Shee
Celese
Shee Health Department
TNE
Heyecun
TMZ
Bagges
Costs Guide Protein Choice For Dairy Cows
Availability and cost are the two key factors in selecting a dairy cow protein supplement. Arthur Porter of Iowa State College notes cows can use many high protein feeds, with the preferred option being the one that delivers digestible protein at the lowest cost per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Lowa
Arthur Porter
Iowa State College Extension Dairy Husbandman
Red Cross Sends Millions of Books to Armed Forces
The American Red Cross reports it has shipped 2,882,826 books and pamphlets overseas for the armed forces since July 1, 1943. Nearly a million periodicals have gone overseas since March, and 85,000 pocket-size hooks are being shipped to the South and Southwest Pacific region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Red Cross
American Red Cross
South
Southwest Pacific
Benefits of Social Security Highlighted by Des Moines Office
Des Moines Social Security Manager Earl J. Hill reported year end figures showing 39,04 beneficiaries in the Des Moines area receive monthly old age and survivor benefits totaling about 812,601.86 yearly. The Des Moines office covers Audubon to Wayne counties with 565,000 account numbers in use and a rise in insured status nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Earl J. Lill
Hill
Ad- Audubon
Boone, Carroll, Clarke
Dallas
Law Board
Des Moines Office Issued Thousands of Account Numbers in 1944
The Des Moines office issued about 17 500 original and 7 900 duplicate account numbers to workers in Town during 1944. The figures reflect a substantial administrative effort and indicate broad coverage of employee records in that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Books Shape a Child’s World with Lasting Impact
A Town Child Welfare Research Station note from the University of Iowa stresses that books, even small ones, delight children and become part of their language, feelings, and taste. It warns that second rate books cheat growth and that a beautiful book endures a lifetime in a child’s thoughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Towa
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Bernie F. Vander Linden
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Ant
Howard V Linden
Law
Howard
Camp Gruber
Earl Pohlman
Navy Air Base
Ottawy x
Gerrit J. Klein
East Lee Street
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
William Bump
Monroe
Central College
Cpl. Bump
Florida
Army
Alask
Te Bewa
van Zoo
Seach
Tarts
A. de Weies
Gerrit Meren
Dan Hasha
Carpenter
Everett Klein
The
Seabees
Tunis G. T. I. Klein
Suny
Gordon Gammack
Ister &Tribune
Town Boys
Pvt
Ray Vander Linden
Gammack
Pell
Edward Vander
Dear Tracy
Rhie Klootwyk
Mre
Nick Mrantart
West
Columbus Street
East Franken Street
Braashart
Henry van Argel
Wari Wesselink
York
Spurl
Tms
Stient Na Lewa
Stienset
Ee MM Y
Howl
Tien
Southern Iowa Fairgrounds
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Elbert van Maanen
Mahaska County
Reasner
McCormick-Deering
John Deere
Hore
Tunis
Jasper County Savings Bank
Earl Shields
Ameri N Army
National Foundation For
Iowa
Marinus and
Albert Roozeboom
Tracy
McCormick- Deering
SOC
Mr. 1
Mr. Hill
de Jong
Rock Road
Guernsey
Jersey
Hereford
Farrow
Chester
Concord
Rock Island
R. I
Allis Chalmers
Davenport
Priscilla Sisters Society
Leighton Reformed Church
Roy Fleck Worth
van Zante
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