Four Nationalities Boy Farm Study Mixed Race Ties
Mrs. Ellis Swisher hosted four boys of Chicago origins and backgrounds on her Columbus Junction farm for a thirty day stay to test if race and religion shape behavior. The group included a Jewish boy, a Belgian, a Negro, and Swisher’s son Kent aged 12. The children lived together with minimal friction and formed strong bonds, with observations on food, routines, and church attendance. Officials in Chicago will review Mrs. Swisher’s forthcoming report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Swisher
Route Three
Columbus Junction
Chicago
Kent
Karl Arkin
UN Food Director Sees Starvation Despite Record U.S. Crop
Norris E. Dodd of the UN FAO warns that despite a record U.S. grain crop thousands will starve next winter. He notes world calorie needs far exceed current production and outlines FAO goals and international food projects to bridge the gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UN Food
Washington
Norris E. Dodd
United Nations
United States
UN Food and Agriculture Organization
Dodd
FAO
China
Europe
Near East
Greece
Hogs Need Minerals For Proper Growth Advised
Ames Iowa August 4 Hogs require mineral nutrition to grow when pastures are poor. Iowa State College extension swine specialist E L Quaife recommends a mineral mixture with indexed salt steamed bone meal limestone ferrous sulfate manganese sulfate and optional black salt. Include 1 in the mix when combined with grain and 3 to 5 with protein supplements. Drylot hogs may consume over 2 pounds per 100 pounds gained while pasture hogs likely take one pound per 100 pounds gained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
E. L. Quaife
Iowa State College Extension
Quaife
Seminarian patents whey wine process for profit
Emmet R. Engel, a young Catholic seminarian from Prairie du Chien Wisconsin, claims a method to convert cheese whey into a stable wine like drink. He asserts a gallon of whey yields a gallon of wine at 18.5 percent alcohol and says aging controls flavor. He has 15 flavors and plans to issue foreign patents to Catholic missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Emmet R. Engel
Wisconsin
Engel
Immaculate Heart Missions
Patrolman wounds Des Moines suspect after prowling spree
A Des Moines patrolman shot and wounded Charles Fulbright, 31, a Black man, as he fled after questioning about recent East Des Moines prowling and break-ins. Fulbright was in fair condition with two shotgun wounds to his legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Charles Fulbright
Patrolman Fireman Fires During City Breakin Suspect Chase
Patrolman Harold Frymen and a second officer spotted Ful bright walking between houses. After a chase lasting several blocks and two commands to stop, Fryman fired twice. Ongoing break in series fueled one of the citys largest manhunts in recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Frymen
Fulbright
Fryman
Urges Continued War on Hoppers in Iowa Fields
Ames Iowa August 4 Wartime style entomologists urge persistent grasshopper control as hoppers multiply in dry roadside vegetation. Harold Gunderson Iowa State College warns they will move into crops soon and advises chemicals including chlordan chlorinated camphene benzene hexachloride and poisoned bran bait with precautions for livestock and milk safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State College
Gunderson
Injured Farmer Urges Caution After Farm Accident
Harley Brock, patient at the Veterans Administration Center Des Moines, writes from his hospital bed urging farmers to take care after a fall from a ladder north of Washington. He suffered a compound vertebra fracture from an 18 foot drop and warns against stepping on loose green hay near ladders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Brock
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Mr. Brock
Washington
Hurley Brock
Veterans Administration Center
Iowa
Reynold Greiner
Gingerich and Yoder Herd Inspected for Type
Brattleboro Vermont July 31 The Holstein-Friesian Association of America reports A C Gingerich and Rolland M Yoder Wellman Iowa have had their herd inspected for type by F W Atkeson Manhattan Kansas one of eleven association officials in the U S The herd includes four animals rated very good and seven rated good plus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
A.C. Gingerich
Rolland M. Yoder
Wellman
Towa
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
F. W. Atkeson
Manhattan
Kansas
United States
Thieves Steal Penholders and Nibs From London Post Offices
Thieves in London stole 1200 penholders and 7200 nibs from multiple post offices within a month, authorities said. The heist targeted stationery supplies used for correspondence and clerical work across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edgar Bonnett Granted Ayrshire Herd Name Fareholme
Edgar Bonnet & Sons of Richland receive exclusive rights to the herd name Fareholme for registering purebred Ayrshire dairy cattle. The approval was announced by the dairy registry authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Bonnett
Ayrshire
Fareholme
Edgar Bonnet & Sons
Richland
Iowa Leads in Egg Production and Sales
Iowa topped the nation in egg production and sales last year with a $136 million return from eggs alone. State poultryman W. R. Whitfield credits improved stock from Record of Performance breeders and the all pullet flock program as key factors boosting lay rates and bird survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Hawkeye
Lowa
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
California
New York
United States
Iowa State College
W. R. Whitfield
Whitfield
Ayrshire herd numbers top twenty thousand in US
The Ayrshire Breeders Association Brandon VI reports over 20 000 Ayrshire herds now operating across the United States signaling expanding dairy stock and regional farming activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon, VI
United States
Plans Completed for Hoover Birthday Celebration in West Branch
West Branch Iowa prepares for a town celebration August 10 to honor Herbert Hoover on his 74th birthday. William B. Anderson announces a prime broadcasting slot for Hoover speech with a 12 to 1 luncheon, a 1 pm parade led by state bands, and a 2:30 pm program at the reviewing stand featuring dignitaries, Iverson quotes, and a birthplace cottage open for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
West Branch
Ifa
Iowa
William B. Anderson
Herbert Hoover
Clarence Day
Highway Patrol
Birthplace Park
Mr. Hoover
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Cedar Rapids
Boy Scout
Girl
Scout
Camp Fire
Future Farmers of America
4-H
African Violets Flourish With Water and Sun
African violets can bloom year round if they receive ample water and consistent sunlight. Maintain even moisture and steady light to encourage continuous flowering.
Baltimore Council Meeting First Televised Broadcast
Baltimore city council held a live televised meeting beamed into local homes marking what is believed to be the first time a council session was carried on television. The move signals increased public access to municipal deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Narrow Squeak On Set For Jane Frazee In Sierras
Jane Frazee stars in Springtime In The Sierras at the Fes Theatre. While driving to the Republic for a location shoot one morning she avoided a dog on the road, narrowly escaping a collision during filming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Frazee
Sierras
Fes
the Republic
Romance On The High Seas Opens At State Theatre
Warner Bros Technicolor musical romance opens Sunday at the State Theatre. Produced by Michael Curtiz and shot at Burbank studios, the film stars Jack Carson Janis Paige Don DeFore and newcomer Doris Day with tropical rhythms and lavish choreography.
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Havana
Trinidad
Rio Calypso
Warner Bros
Jack Carson
Janis Paige
Don DeFore
Doris Day
Jane Skids Off Road Crashes Fence Narrowly
Jane lost control of her car, swerved off the road, and struck a fence before stopping near a tree. The incident caused only a dented fender and left her with nerves rattled but unharmed.
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Jane
It’s Magic Opens Spirited Set by Styne and Cahn
A spirited array of hits opens with It’s Magic by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn. The two ace composers showcase their classic collaboration in a brisk, crowd-pleasing performance era style.
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Jule Styne
Sammy Cahn
Committee Named For Celebration to Be Held Labor Day
A St Marys church group was chosen to organize the Labor Day event on the church grounds September 6. Members include Mrs Edward Rotenburger and several other named parishioners. Visitors and locals were noted at several homes and gatherings around town during the week.
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St. Mary's Church
Edward Rotenburger
Leo Brophy
Gertrude Bulger
Herman Heitzman
Ired Kron
Louis Kron
Ralph Kloppfer
Clement Mottet
Paul Knebel
Geneva Schnoebelen
Richard Schnoebelen
Alvin Stransky
Clarence Thomann
Linus Yegegy
O. S. Rose
Penelope
Des Moines
D. A. Rose
Mary Buser
Lena Rose
John Soukup
Francis Messenger
Chicago
Chas. Vondrasek
Washington
Milt Sojka
Cedar Rapids
Lloyd Sojka
Edward Bushek
American Legion Auxiliary
John Schnoebelen
Waukesha
Wisconsin
Notable 1930s Warner musical talents on screen
Miss Day headlines a spotlight performance while Busby Berkeley crafts the dance ensembles. Oscar Levant, S. Z. Sakall and Fortunio Bonannova are featured in a curio directed by Curtiz, showcasing a large musical case of Warner Bros. extravaganzas.
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Busby Berkeley
Warner Bros
Oscar Levant
S. Z. Sakall
Fortunio Bonannova
Curtiz
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Gingerich & Yoder
Thieves In
Forrest Brown
Russell Cole
Cornell College
William J. Peterson
Iowa State Historical Society
W. 8. Anderson
Byron 3. Hollinshead
Cow College
W. W. Weather
Robert D
Trixie
Larry
NEW Warner Musical
Frigidaire
Southern Utilities
Washington, Iowa
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