Essay on carelessness wins Iowa safety contest
Charlies Whetstone of Casey high school won the Iowa State Safety Council contest with an essay arguing carelessness by drivers pedestrians and cyclists causes highway accidents. He proposes safety education in schools and education to spur a strong desire to prevent accidents. Second and third prizes went to Helen Lyons and Eleanor Dykhouse. Over 50 000 students from about 75 counties participated in district and state finals.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa State Safety Council
Charlies
Whetstone
Casey
Helen Lyons
Cresco
Eleanor Dykhouse
Rock Rapids High School
Court to Hear Creditor Plea to Break Will
The Fair Bank State Bank asks the Iowa Supreme Court to hear its claim to break the will of Hugh Duffy a Black Hawk county farmer who died December 20 1938. The bank holds a judgment against George Duffy son and heir with a trust set at one thirteenth of the estate.
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State Supreme Court
Fairbank State Bank
Hugh Duffy
Black Hawk County
George Duffy
New Motor Vehicles Licensed in County This Week
The county treasurer issued plates for twelve cars two pickups and one trailer, boosting current year totals to 5068 automobiles and 679 trucks up from last year. Owners listed include Mrs W J Masson in Washington with a Pontiac sedan Teets Bros Kalona with a Chevrolet sedan Co W Robinson in Washington with a Ford sedan Eldon Miller Kalona with a Trailmobile and others such as Ira L Miksch in Brighton and Dr H F Masson in Washington with various makes and models.
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W. J. Masson
Washington
Teets Bros
Co. W. Robinson
Eldon Miller
D. N. Anwyl
Ira L. Miksch
Brighton
Robert Wells West Chester
Moisture in Wood Reduces Efficiency of Unseasoned Fuel
Wood in Wood Green holds 20 to 30 percent more moisture than dry wood. When burning unseasoned wood, part of the heat is used to evaporate the moisture, making it a less efficient fuel than the same volume of dry wood.
Fragmentary Trustee Payment Clause Emerges
A fragment specifies that payments to George Duffy depend on the trustee’s discretion, with the arrangement described as being “trolled by his brother” and tied to the role of trustee.
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George Duffy
Ford Plant Adopts Spectrographic Metal Analysis
Dearborn April 7 Ford at Rouge plant uses spectrographic analysis to quickly identify elements in alloy heats and measure their proportions. The method, faster and more accurate than wet chemical tests, enables precise control over molten iron and steel and aids material research.
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Dearborn
Mich
Rouge
Ford Motor Company
Ford Metallurgists
Verdi social notes list weekend visits and gatherings
Mrs. Frank Chacy of Richland spent the weekend at the James Baird home. Edith Crandal and Bobbie Crandal visited. Evelyn Campbell stayed at the Baird home. Edd Miller hosted Sunny weekend at the Oscar Baker home in Muscatine. Ray Miller stayed with his parents. Don Applegate Darrel Ross visited Lestie Gates. Howard Miller visited Gates. Bill Kendrick was out with the H B O club. Dorothy Libe spent Easter with her parents.
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F. J. Longer
Verdi
Frank Chacy
Richland
James Baird
Mel Crandal
Edith
Bobbie
Evelyn Campbell
Darrel Ross
Lestie Gates
Howard Miller
Bill Kendrick
Owtesa
H.B.O
Dorothy Libe
John Libe
Eggs as milk substitutes in nutrition guidance
The text suggests eggs are the next most valuable single food if milk is unavailable, noting they do not replace milk but are both highly complete foods. It highlights eggs as important sources of protein fat phosphorus iron and vitamins A B D G.
Michigan issues unique licenses in varied plates
Michigan issues varied license plates with personal letters numbers and words. The secretary of state assigns distinct letter and figure sets to counties while the system continues to produce about 50 000 so called trick plates. Prison production handles state owned and half year versus full year plates to prevent misuse.
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Secretary of State
Michizane
Oldest Egyptian Mummy Found Dates 5000 Years Back
The oldest Egyptian mummy ever found is dated to about 5000 years ago, according to researchers. This ancient burial reveals early dynastic practices and provides insight into early royal or elite preservation.
Gracehill Social Notes From April Gathering
Gracehill residents report visitors and family gatherings over the weekend. Harlan Engel and family called on the Dunbar home. Mrs John Williams visited Washington and with relatives in the evening. Nelson Woodford attended a Relief Corp meeting and hosted dinner with Francis Romine. The group also visited Wade Page and Asahel Robertson households and toured Clay and Rubio to see Howard Snyder and Mrs Arthur Lambert.
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A. J. Robertson
Gracehill
Harlan Engel
Haskins
Will Dunbar
John Williams
Mary Sherlock
Washington
Oriel Sankey
Ochis Kirton
Nelson Woodford
Relief Corp
Columbus Junction
Harry van Dyke
Marilyn
Wade Page
Francis Romine
Bo Kos
Marion Robertson
Johnny
Junior
Asahel Robertson
Clay and
Rubio
Howard Snyder
Arthur Lambert
England Paid Tribute to Danes to Avert Viking Raids
English records show a time when tribute was given to Danish raiders to shield shores from invasion. The practice reflected a fragile balance between payment and protection and shaped early regional security behavior.
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England
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