Increased Business Foreseen for 1939 Rubber Industry
A Goodyear broadcasting summary notes the centennial of vulcanization in 1839 and rising demand for tires and rubber goods. It highlights U.S. rubber use, production, imports, and jobs, with prospects for 1939 improving due to auto demand, inventory reductions, and ongoing research expanding tire quality and new rubber applications. It cites Goodyear as a foundational industry figure and outlines future growth in tires, trucks, tractors, seating, and packaging materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pow. Litchfield
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
Charles Goodyear
Ail
Goodyear
New
United States
Red Cross Founded in 1881
The American Red Cross was founded in 1881, establishing the first national humanitarian organization in the United States to aid victims of war and disaster and promote charitable relief through volunteer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
The
American Red Cross
December Cow Testing Association Report
The Washington Cow Testing Association reports 338 cows tested with 218,877 pounds milk and 8,721.6 pounds fat for December. Silver leads with 2,579 pounds milk and 74.8 fat, followed by tose with 1,417 milk and 72.2 fat, and Pearl with 1,460 milk and 70.1 fat. High herds include Morton Emde with 12 Holsteins yielding 1,232 milk and 42.5 fat. Honor Roll certificates list multiple breeders and herds with top fat averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Cow Testing Association
Hol Stein
A. C. Gingerich
Tose
Louie Eckhardt
Pearl
Guernsey
M. W. Miller
Morton Emde
S. East & Gingerich
Gingerich and Gingerich
Frank G. Bush
A. L. Duensing
Claud A. Hopkins
LD. H. Christianson, & Rem & Gr. Hol
National Dairy Association
S. Bash
Gingerich
Louis Eckhardt
Brenneman & Gingerich
Marvin Matthes
Hugh Jones & Son
BE. L. Swartzendruber
Twelve New Cars Licensed in Week in County
Twelve new cars were registered in the county licensing department in the past week showing steady activity. The year to date total with plates is 1772, with 219 trucks licensed for next year. owners have until February first to renew without interest penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zitta Keifer
Washington
Pontiac
Washington Beverage, Co
Federal Panel
G. C. Timmins
Kenneth Blecha
Dodge
John Rath
Ainsworth
Chevro
Students Return to College Classes Following Vacation
Wellman community notes many local residents returning to school after Christmas break. Kathryn Lewis resumes at ISTC, Di ana Coffey to Cedar Rapids, Russell Rosa and others to state schools. births and moves color the week as families greet new beginnings.
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Gleede Dold
Coppock
Eyvelyn
Evelyn
Nies
Max
Wilma Arbogast
Colleen Mi Kune
Jean Volger
Richard
Gerald Hesser
van Sant
Jakie Christher Jr
Mra
Edwin Leeper
Pillie
Denzeleeper
Mr. Pleasant
Myr
Ronald Dold
Corinne
Gwendolyn
Vivia Bold
Naresh
Fred Dold
Emma Merrick
Fred Edwards
Helen Spohn
Dixon
Mre
Wm Volger
Lloyd Arborgar
Glenn Heater
T. J. Bales
Washington
Bales
Cappock
Frank Wilson
Wellman
Kathryn Lewis
T. C
Kitty Mae Maddock
Cornell College
Diana Coffey
Que
Cedar Rapide
Russell Rosa
Joe Kehoe
Lilah Snavsey
Helen Anderson
Jean McIntosh
Gilbert Fritz
Zarl Erb
State University
Laura Kehoe
Margaret Ihrig
Grant Graham
Wm. Rhoads
Glen Hargrave
Mahaska County Hospital
Oskaloosa
Orlo Green
Leo Gislain
Earl Whetstine
Frances Lee
Bobbie
Ralph Robertson
West Chester
Evelyn Gingerich
Palo Alto
Calif
Ginmgerich
Jay Miller
Creighton University
Omaha
Nebr
BE. D. Miller
U. 1
Methodist Church
Wesley Foundation
Town City
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A Hee
Om En Aad
Pevest
Mowain Velvet
Rebush
Plymouth & Desoto Sales & Service
Pease Motor Service
Harry
Journal Building
Alvin J. Lueder Association
Knauss
Shell Station
Dana
J. S. Kauffman
Glenwood Gingerich
I. Coffey
Rn. C. Scott
Knos J. Kauffman
Armour & Co
Evelyn Dold
Ada Zlehmate
Cochran
Herald Kauffman
Wan, Meyers
Homer Weaver
Rtalph Kauffman
Charles Stone
G. CC
Weeser
Chester
Kelph McClelland
McClellands
Tipton
Jiomer Thrie
Ott Onseman Farm
Glenn Smith
Glenn
Sanford Smith
Thrig
Calvin Griffith
Lew Wallace
Herb Hamilton
H BR. Rugg
Max McCrabb
Cedar Rapids
Kh. C. Winegarden
Bert Steninger
Nettle Crawford
Chicago
Indaw
Gus Oldaker
T. W. Zillmer
Jim Wagamon
Alice
Clara Louise
Virginia
Ortia Miller
Pauline Hicks
Fardley Bell, Jr
Davenport
Harris MacGugin
Keith Adams
Jimmy
T TD. Adams
Carl Crossett
Charley Green
Washington Oil Co
Dan
Kerm
Carl
School of General Repairing
Ross
Motor Service
Jhe Studebaker
Studebaker
Raymond Loewy
New York
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