Maine Shows 1938 Trend Stronger in 1940
The West Union Argo Gazette comments on Maine voting trends, noting Republicans overestimated Wendell Willkie's lead and Maine’s light turnout still produced a 70 000 vote margin. The piece argues the New Deal decline is deepening and predicts similar or stronger shifts in Iowa in 1940 as voters respond to federal aid and party revocation.
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Maine
West Union Argo-Gazette
Joe Martin
Republican National Committee
Wendell Willkie
Iowa
Rolfe Pride as Virgil Hancher Appointed State University Chief
The town of Rolfe greets native Virgil Hancher’s selection as president of the State University of Iowa with pride and confidence. He is praised for intellect, courtesy, and strong home training that shaped a leader with broad social reach. The piece notes similar rise stories and belief in his ability to guide the university. Hitler’s invasion plans are questioned as Britain's defense stiffens and Mediterranean moves emerge, suggesting the German threat may be checked for now.
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United States
Rolfe
State University of Iowa
Virgil Hancher
State Board of Education
John Ward Studebaker
United States Commissioner of Education
Toledo
Iowa
University of Town
Hitler
England
English Channel
France
Belgium
Holland
London
Apain
Mediterranean
Eldora editor outlines radio news innovation by Bob Burlin
Eldora Herald Ledger notes broadcaster Bob Burlin has begun each program with a headline of the top bio items, then expands on each. The paper argues radio, like newspapers, should be progressive to meet public needs and predicts further improvements.
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Eldora Herald Ledger
Bob Burlingame
Eldoran
WHO
Bob
Advertising and Education as Nation’s Driving Forces
Excerpts praise advertising for lifting living standards and shaping consumer culture while stressing schools as the nation’s defense. It notes U.S. dominance in autos, phones, railways, and energy, urges continued advertising growth, and highlights education as essential to democracy and security. Comments on political debate ideas conclude the piece.
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United States
Grafton substitutes for columnist in light of vacation
The piece explains linotype squirt mishaps and recalls a Rolfe farm visit with Denzil Johnson's cattle and pigs. It jokes about politics, Willkie and Roosevelt, and notes Virgil Hancher’s appointment as University of Iowa president, reflecting jokes on national figures.
Bradgate H. 8. Loses Football Game to Bode
The first football game of the season saw Bradgate H. 8. lose 27 to 0 to Bode six-man team in hot weather. The community eyes the upcoming carnival Friday evening with plays, booths, bingo, and games to raise funds for athletics.
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Bode
Virgil Hancher Named Dean at Pittsburg University
An Iowa education board pressed Virgil Hancher into a dean role at Pittsburg University. He resisted at first but yielded in September. The community praises his lecturing and oratorical skill while noting his farmer roots and steady commitment to education over politics.
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Pittsburg University
Iowa Board of Education
Towa U
Vern Marshall
Hancher
Virgil
This Is My Story Review And Local Notices
The books review references Elea nor Roosevelt and Mrs Abbie Olson while naming a committee to arrange space for library books led by Mrs Helen Chase Mrs Inga McCreary and Mrs Gladys Jacobs. Social notes mention Mrs Johanna Seaman and Mrs Dorothy Woodruff managing the book club for the coming year. Afternoon lunch was hosted by Mrs Carroll Adams with Donna Daniels as a guest. Visitors include Miss Thora Brekkan and Miss June North at Randall Ta. Jean Wallace returns from a week in Detroit. Mr and Mrs Joe Ripperger and family spent Sunday in Humboldt. Robert Ellsworth attends Buena Vista College in Storm Lake.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
Abbie Olson
Nelle Tutley
Helen Chase
Inga McCreary
Gladys Jacobs
Johanna Seaman
Dorothy Woodruff
Carroll Adams
Donna ‘Daniels
Thora Brekkan
June North
Randall
Jean Wallace
Detroit
Joe Ripperger
Humboldt
Robert Ellsworth
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
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