Six New Cars Registered in Washington County
Six new cars and trucks were registered in Washington county in the past week, bringing county totals to 740 cars with 1939 plates and 627 trucks. Delinquent owners’ names will be turned over to the sheriff on March 15 for collection or seizure. New registrations include DeLong Washington Ford Fordor. Arthur M Corcoran Keota Plymouth coupe. J D Rabenold Ainsworth International truck. Frank Grubb Washington Deluxe Fordor. S M Aller Wellman Chevrolet pickup. P E Thomassen Washington Plymouth 4-door touring sedan.
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Washington County
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Ose
Co. DeLong
Washington
Ford Forder
Arthur M. Corcoran
J. D. Rabenold
Ainsworth
Frank Grubb
S. M. Aller
Wellman
P. E. Thomassen
Plymouth
Statues of Generals Reflect War and Courage
A historical note argues that statues of generals are monuments to courage and brains, not merely to war, highlighting the enduring memory of leaders and their strategic minds.
Iowa Safety Council essay contest offers NYC trip prize
Des Moines announces a 10 day trip to New York City and three days at the World’s Fair or a $350 Iowa college cash scholarship for the winner of the written traffic safety essay contest. First prizes include travel, lodging, and world’s fair admission with optional sightseeing choices.
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Iowa Safety Council
Des Moines
New York City
Iowa
Auto Sales For Month Reach 217 796 In January
January motor vehicle sales totaled 180 598 passenger cars and 37 198 trucks, an aggregate 217 796. The figures show a 37 percent rise from January 1998 and a 22 percent drop from December, with seasonal factors noted and revisions affecting 1938 year totals.
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New York
Automobile Manufacturers Association
United States
Manufac
Ford Crosses 27 Millionth Car Milestone at Richmond Plant
The 27 000 000th Ford car rolled off the Richmond California line during Gold man Gate exposition ceremonies on Treasure Island San Francisco Bay. J R Davis and Arthur Hatch presided with Lelang P Cutler noting Ford’s exhibit size and historic awards.
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Ford
Ford Motor Company
Richmond
California
Treasure Island
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Lelang P. Cutler
J. R. Davis
Arthur S. Hatch
Lincoln
Henry Ford
Edsel Ford
Cutler
San Francisco
Davis
Ford Organization
Chicago
Ford Rouge
Dearborn
Miami
First Prize in Movie Quiz Contest Awarded to Elizabeth Benincaza
The winner of the $250 000 movie quiz contest is Elizabeth Benincaza of San Francisco Pace. She receives $50 000 as the first prize.
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Elizabeth Benincaza
San Fran- Pace
Ceh
Community meeting draws large New Haven turnout
New Haven residents packed a Friday night school meeting as Dr. Sartor was summoned to the Marion Smith home Saturday night to tend Frances Maude. Allan Schaeffer aided A R and Alvin Strum in Thursday’s butcher work with Albert and Melo Janecek and Merle Statler assisting in a local task.
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New Haven
Dr. Sartor
Frances Maude
Allan Schaeffer
A. R
Alvin Strum
Albert
Melo Janecek
Merle Statler
Joe
Comfort Cushions Score Top Recognition in Blind Test
In a blindfolded seating test cushions were shifted at intervals to ensure impartial results. Hudson Airfoam cushions achieved 100 percent recognition for comfort and firm body support, with a photo illustrating the testing method.
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Hudson
Detroit
Economy Keynote of Automobiles of 1939 Says Expert
An automotive expert lauds the 1939 models for built in operating economy. Features cited include improved visibility and riding comfort, column gear shifts, redesigned carburetors, leaner fuel mixtures, higher oil mileage, and durable metals. The note emphasizes value, mileage, and quality fuels for Scottish economy in car use.
Safety Council to Meet Sunday in Des Moines
Des Moines March 3 Leaders of the Iowa State Safety Council say the current controversy with Secretary of State Karl G Miller will be the main topic at their annual meeting in Des Moines on Sunday. Pres W Karl Hall Mason City editor will preside at 2 p m at the Hotel Fort Des Moines with over 200 safety leaders from across the state expected. The dispute began after the 1948 election over highway patrol funding. Miller cut state funds to the council and forced staff cuts and relocation of headquarters from the statehouse to a condemned portion of its building. Business reports will dominate the session.
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Ibdpa
Iowa State Safety Council
Karl G. Miller
W. Karl Hall
Mason City
Fort Des Moines
Hall
Miller
Highway Patrol
Motor Vehicle Department
Tte
Statehouse
Capitol Building
Janecek Moves to Farm Near Wellman
Mrs. Walter Sheets and daughter visited her mother Sunday afternoon. R. G. Wilcox remains about the same gradually getting weaker. Janeta and Delores Mottet visited Dorothy Statler Sunday afternoon.
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Janecek
Wellman
Walter Sheets
R. G. Wilcox
Janeta
Delores Mottet
Dorothy Statler
Hobby Means Small Horse A Humble Toy Origin
The term hobby once described a small horse used as a toy and source of amusement. It traces to playful images and simple pleasures, reflecting how language shifts from animal names to leisure pursuits.
Winter Touring Gains Popularity With Nash Weather Bye
Nash Motors promotes winter touring as a new fad with its Weather Bye conditioned air care. The system, shown at Bear Mountain Park, provides automatic climate control for tours to winter playgrounds and doubles as a warm dressing room and lunch spot. A radio-like dial lets the driver select preferred comfort while outside weather changes are ignored.
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U. S
Nash Motors
New York
Bear Mountain Park
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