Conference on Road Safety Invites thousands to event
The program features Supt. Jessie M Parker W O Price of Iowa Highway Commission safety and traffic engineer. Drunken driving films and morning meetings with Dean T R Ages Dean R B Gibson Jens Grothe and attorney general aide. Dr Ralph Lee of General Motors addresses luncheon. Lt Richard Bennett discusses the problem. Maron City Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Safety
Supt. of Public Instruction
Jessie M. Parker
W. O. Price
Iowa Highway Commission
Wriday
T. R. Ages
R. 8. Gibson
University of Iowa
Jens Grothe
Ralph Lee
General Motors Corp
Richard ©Ennett
Neh
National Safety Council
Civixon
John Wallace
Maron City
Safety Education Panel in Iowa Conference Details
A safety education event in Iowa will host a panel with Morris Lewis Saylor School Polk county N O Schneider Iowa State Teachers College A R Lauer Iowa State College J W Merrill Iowa State College H Palmer Iowa State Teachers College and Phil Sproul Des Moines. After talks delegates may view safety exhibits and a driving clinic. Governor Wilson will speak at the Friday dinner with Dr Charles E Finley Iowa State president presiding and William Knoelk offering a follow up on Adventure Danger Safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Morris Lewis
Saylor School
Polk County
N. O. Schneider
Iowa State Teachers College
A. R. Lauer
Iowa State College
J. W. Merrill
H. «. Palmer
Phil Sproul
Des Moines
Wilson
Charles E. Finley
William Knoelk
Milwaukee
Wis
National Safety Authority
Prison Chaplain Addresses Men's Club on Behind the Walls
Chaplain John E. Rees of Fort Madison state penitentiary spoke to about 120 members of the Methodist church Men's Club on the subject Behind the Walls. He urged sympathy for prisoners, noting many are shaped by harsh environments and influenced by liquor, cars, broken homes, and a reckless era. The talk closed with a call for cooperation during the inmates' terms, Karl Libe presided, and Dr. R. C. Keagy led community singing. The next meeting is scheduled for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
John E. Rees
Fort Madison
Rees
Penetentiary
Karl Libe
R. C. Keagy
Commission votes to acquire acres for park expansion
Des Moines reports a plan to purchase 170 acres of wooded timber adjoining Waubonsie State Park near Sidney in Fremont county. The land, featuring oak stands and springs, would extend the park westward pending state executive council approval. Commission director M L Hutton gave the details. price not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Des Moines
Waubonsie State Park
Sidney
Fremont County
Siand
Tate Executive Council
M. L. Hutton
Electrocution Legalized as Execution Method in New York
The text notes that electrocution became the legal method of execution in New York, marking a change in capital punishment policy. It references official action and places the event within New York's legal framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New NYA Policy Expands Youth Certification Roles
The National Youth Administration and Iowa state welfare board approve a plan authorizing NYA representatives and county certifying officers to certify youths for NYA work projects. Theo dore P. Eslick announces December 1, 1939 effective date to accept applications from all youths seeking work training, with certified eligibility regardless of current assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Youth Administration
Iowa
State Board of Social Welfare
NYA
Theodore P. Eslick
Eslick
State Welfare Board
Welfare Board
David H. Jenkins
Bailey to National Bantam Exposition
Delbert Bailey a leading bantam dancer will leave tonight to attend the national bantam show held at the La Salle hotel. He will have six birds entered and represents Iowa on the National American Bantam association board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Bailey
la Salle Hotel
Mr. Bailey
Iowa
National American Baitam Association
Public invited to 7 30 address at Y M C A chamber dinner
A Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Y M C A invites the public to hear Franklin Buckingham speak at 7 30. He will cover his war torn Europe experiences and compare farming methods abroad, with a note it will interest farmer guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Buckingham
Chamber of Commerce
Wartorn
Europe
Republicans Favor Shorter 1940 Campaign Dates
Republican leaders at a semi annual session in Washington urged delaying the 1940 GOP national convention and holding a shorter presidential campaign. Chairman John D Hamilton called a six month gap between convention and election “just plain damn nonsense” and others favored a date after the June meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Republican National Committee
Washington
Bb. C
John D Hamilton
Hamilton
National Executive Committee
May Commute Sentences Of Two Convicted Iowans
Gov. George A. Wilson said he is weighing commuting life terms for two Iowa convicts James Davis 51 of Sioux City and Elmer Collett 31 of Herrick. Davis killed Policeman James Britton in 1920 and Davis escaped before later being recaptured. Collett received a 1928 robbery sentence for a Pekin bank heist yielding only loose change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Dee
George A. Wilson
James Davis
Sioux City
Elmer Collett
Herrick
Davis
James Britton
Collett
Pekin Iowa
Iowa
Vancouver
B.C
Fort Madison
Champion steer brings $1647 for owner in Chicago auction
Lacky Boy II, grand champion steer at the 40th International Livestock Show, sold for 1.35 a pound. The 1,226 pound steer netted 18 year old Mayfield Kothmann of Texas 1647 dollars. Purchaser was Pfaelzer Bros. of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
International Livestock
Mayfield Kothmann
Pfaelzer Bros
Jack Baker
Bluff
Linger Longer Club Elects Officers at Meeting
Linger Longer club members elected officers at a yesterday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Howard Hoyle's home. Mrs. Edwin Rich will serve as president with Mrs. Will Shalla as vice president, Mrs. Vin Durst as secretary, and Mrs. Ralph Waggoner as treasurer. Sunshine sisters were drawn for the coming year. A Christmas gifts exchange occurred under a decorated tree. A potluck supper for members and families is planned for January 1 at the K C hall. Refreshments were served by co hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hoyle
Edwin Rich
Will Shalla
Vin Durst
Ralph Waggoner
Sunshine Sisters
K.C. Hall
Hoyle
N. W. Thompson
Harmony Club
Harry Campbell
Bridge Club Meets With Mrs Miick at Home
Bridge was played at two tables last evening with Mrs Miick hosting at home. Mrs Nate Young had the high score and Mrs Raymond Minick was second. Guest Mrs Frank Kos attended. After the games the hostess took guests to the North Side cafe for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Mlick
Nate Young
Raymond Minick
Frank Kos
Ater
Bridge Hostess Mrs Cantoni Hosts Club Gathering
Mrs Tom Cantoni was bridge hostess at her home with club members as guests. Mrs A R Ledger won high score, Mrs Paul Horak second high, Teresa Ragan third high. Mrs Phil Antonoff attended as a guest. Refreshments with a Christmas motif followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Cantoni
A. R. Ledger
Paul Horak
Teresa Ragan
Phil Antonoff
Shower Honors Mrs Curtis Long Bride
Mrs Glenn Wilson and Mrs Everette Dillon hosted a miscellaneous shower for the recent bride Mrs Curtis Long at the John Caldwell home. Contests entertained guests and gifts flooded in from attendees including Mrs Roy Eschelman Mrs Charles Hazelett Mrs Harold Miller and others. Jessie Parker state superintendent spoke to rural directors urging tax funding for rural schools and Dr George Godfrey of Iowa State College discussed township based school interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Wilson
Everette Dillon
John Caldwell
Curtis Long
Long
Roy Eschelman
Mount Pleasant
Charles Hazelett
Iowa City
Harold Miller
Los Angeles
Calif
Keith Wells
Ed Bruty
Velma Finke
Margaret Stumpf
Kenneth Lemkau
Ardell Peipper
Orville Meyer
Newton
Jessie Parker
George Godfrey
Iowa State College
Christmas Harmony Club Meets With Gifts and Carols
Mrs N W Thompson hosted the Harmony club Christmas gathering with seventeen members and one guest Mrs Boyd White present. Mrs T M Harvey read Why the Chimes Rang and carols accompanied by Ed Vittetoe on piano. An exchange of gifts followed around a decorated tree and children also participated. Lunch was served by the hostess and helpers H J Brenneman and W H McConnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Thompson
Harmony Club
Boyd White
T. M. Harvey
Ed Vittetoe
Colub Meeting
H. J. Brenneman
W H. McConnell
German Bride Seeks Citizenship Papers in Omaha Official Action
Rev and Mrs G K Wiencke Jr were in Omaha to apply for citizenship for the German bride. They married in Germany July 12 before the war and fled to Rotterdam then across a border, returning home after several months delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
G. K. Wiencke, Jr
Omaha
Neb
Germany
Rotterdam
Holland
Marriage Announcement Mary Leedom and Kenneth Lukins
Mary Leedom daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Leedom of Keota wed Kenneth Lukins son ofMr and Mrs J B Lukins of Columbus Junction on November 18 in Sigourney. The Rev William Farber conducted the single ring ceremony at the parsonage with attendants Mr and Mrs Jack Rickerd of Keota. The bride wore light blue crepe and her attendant dark blue silk. They will reside in Columbus Junction. Golden wedding anniversary observed for N F Meeker and spouse in Fredonia with a turkey dinner and open house for family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Mary Leedom
Francis Leedom
Keota
Kenneth Lukins
J. B. Lukins
Sigourney
William Farber
Methodist Church
Jack Rickerd
N. F. Meeker
Fredonia
Chicago club buys Dale cattle for 52 dollars
Dale Texas was bought by a Chicago night club for 50 cents a pound, bringing his owner $52. The bid for Lucky Toy fell short of Rothmann’s expectations and left him disappointed. He said he felt fine about getting him and that he has plenty other cattle to care for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale
Texas
Chicago
Lucky Toy
Rothmann
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Lou
Robert Barrat
Aco
Conference On Road Safety
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Iowa Southern
Kodak Films
THES
Ocjen Seed Store
M-G-M
Kenny
Florer
Nat Pendleton
Matinee Daily
Bailey
Linger Longer Club
Bridge Club
Mrs. Curtis Long
A. E. Atchison North Side Square
Zepry Ameree
Laure Teed
Qld
Yardley
Colognes
Ola Spice
Houbigant
Arden
Etationery Cigarettes
Mrs. Stover
Waffle
Shavemaster
Rand
Phillips & Hebner
Walgreen System Drug Store
Kodaks
Gem
Syphon
ROE
AIR Footwear
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