Reading on the Screen Teaches Fast, Smooth Reading
Iowa high school students gain reading speed by watching rapid word sequences on 16 millimeter Town film projectors. Films, produced by the University of Iowa College of Education, flash phrases quickly, then a new story, increasing pace to double or treble reading speed in about 15 to 20 days. Strong emphasis on high school learners and practical reading skills over college audiences.
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Towa City
Iowa
Iowa High School
College of Education
State University of Town
James B. Stroud
University of Iowa
Stroud
W der Stroud
Wilm_ Eller
Robert Brose
Uniate
Eller
Annual Meeting of Cancer Society October 14 and 15
More than 300 delegates from 103 Iowa chapters will attend the fourth annual Town Division meeting of the American Cancer Society at Hotel Fort Des Moines Des Moines October 14 and 15. Rod Cameron will speak on the educational role of movies in cancer fight. Governors Beardsley and Dr Morgan also present. Training school for chapter officers Saturday.
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Mason City
Iowa
American Cancer Society
Fort Des Moines
Des Moines
I. W. Morgan
Rod Cameron
Cameron
William S. Beardsley
Doctor Morgan
Europe
Broadlawns Hospital
Wallace Rindskopf
Dependency Discharges for Naval Reservists
The Des Moines Navy Recruiting Station announces that enlisted Naval Reserve members recalled to active duty with four or more dependents may request discharge or release to inactive duty. Requests due by January 1, 1950. submit via Navy Department or district commands as appropriate. Documentation from commanding officers or notarized affidavits required. further recall of such reservists suspended.
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Des Moines
Naval Reserve
Navy Department
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Washington D. C
Ninth Naval District
Drying Wet Corn Delays and Field Waiting Advised
Iowa State College extension engineer C H Van Vinck warns farmers not to crib corn with 20 to 25 percent moisture. Leave 25 to 30 percent moisture in the field until spring if needed. Drying in the field and clean crib setups speed drying, while a field-first approach favors mature ears and avoids spoiled crop.
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C. H. van Vinck
Extension Agricultural Enhineer
Iowa State College
Wen
van Vlack
van Vinck
Pleasantville Surfaces Streets With Blacktop
The J. H. Pohl Construction Company completed street resurfacing in Pleasantville and residents praise the work. The Marion County News notes the town now boasts better streets than neighbors and cites the council’s hope that most Pleasantville streets will be surfaced with blacktop in 1951.
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Pleasantville
J. H. Pohl
Knoxville Journal
Marion County News
Swine Producers Field Day at Iowa State College
A swine producers field day will be held on the Iowa State College campus on Wednesday October 18. C C Culbertson animal nutritionist and chairman announces the event aims to review late and important developments in swine nutrition and production.
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Iowa State College
C. C. Culbertson
Furnace Safety Tips for National Fire Prevention Week
As winter nears, check your heating system for hazards. Clear the furnace area of debris, store ashes safely, and have a professional inspect the furnace, pipes, and chimney. Request a home fire department inspection during National Fire Prevention Week to prevent fires and protect your home.
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Oder
Tues Fire Department
Hog Production and Breeding Workshop Planned
Culbertson says swine producers and anyone interested in hog raising are invited to a planned day at the college. The morning program will show desirable market hog type and carcass points for selection and breeding. Afternoon talks cover inbred hog work and results from crow inbred lines, with Damon Catron addressing ADV feeding and vitamin B12 use.
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Culbertson
Iowa 1949 Income Tax Payments Drop Report
The 1949 Iowa income tax payments fell about 8 percent in October, the Iowa Business Digest notes. The national drop was 2.4 percent. Only five states had declines as large or larger than Iowa, per the Digest, a monthly publication of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research.
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Iowa
Towa
Towa Business Digest
The
Bureau of Busines and Economic Fee
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