Local News Roundup Highlights D A R Visit and Travel
Mrs. Er L Stewart returned from Des Moines after attending the state convention of the D A R and weekend visits with sisters. Mr and Mrs Glenn Miller welcome son Bruce Glenn born March 7. Miller family ties to Chula Vista California and Washington. Robins sighted as signs of spring in Iowa with roller skates visible on Washington streets. several trips and conferences noted including Northwestern Bell in Davenport and ministers conference in Fairfield. Out-of-town relatives attend Frank Pringle funeral. extensive travel notes cover St Louis, Paducah, Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Birmingham, Mississippi and Memphis area. Robert Kleese expected home from Ames for spring break. local residents visit and conduct business in Washington.
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Joe Wolfe
Edward Wolfe
South
St. Louis
Paducah
Nashville
Tenn
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Birmingham
Ala
Mississippi
Memphis
Arkansas
Frank Pringle
Cloyce Pringle
Rock Island
Ill
Leland Pringle
Doris
Clifford Pringle
Springville
Burl Pringle
Jean
Thornburg
Richard Pringle
Kenneth Gorsuch
Rock Island, Ll
Jennie McGarvey
Harlan
Davenport
Mary McKee
Virgil Needles
Carol
Lacona
John Carris
Jennie Harris
Warren Carris
Keota
Hubert Carris
Dodgeville
Wis
William Bayliss
Oak Park
Inl
Homer Vincent
Karla Bohr Joins Jolly Jokers 4-H Club
Karla Bohr was admitted as a new member of the Jolly Jokers 4-H club at a meeting held Saturday afternoon at Janet Augustine's home. Nine members answered roll call as the group discussed clothing colors and complexion. The club voted $5 to the state 4-H camp fund while Mrs. Melvin Booth explained color personality traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karla Bohr
Jolly Jokers
Janet Augustine
Melvin Booth
Janet Ross
Jessup Denies Any Communist Leanings
In Paris AP report Philip Jessup, the U.S. ambassador, angrily denied Senator McCarthy’s charges that he was friendly toward communism. He spoke at a press conference before a scheduled return flight to the United States.
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Paris
U. S
Philip Jessup
Joseph R. McCarthy
Jessup
United States
Taft Seen as Key Figure in NLRB Counsel Plan
Washington reports Sen Robert A Taft and Lt R D viewed as decisive in Truman plan to abolish Robert N Denham as NLRB counsel and return prosecuting duties to the board. Humphrey endorses the plan citing administrative procedure act concerns and labor board discord.
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Taft
NLRB
Washington
Robert A. Taft
R. D
Truman
Robert N. Denham
National Labor Relations Board
Denham
General Counsel
Congress
Humphrey
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minn
Taft-Hartley
Senate
Mr. Truman
Shoppers Visit Washington Amid McCarthy Talk
Out of town shoppers visiting Washington include Mrs. George Murphy and others from Iowa towns such as Haskins Brighton Keota and Ainsworth. Senator McCarthy's charges against Jessup prompted a brief reply but no discussion of the controversy.
16th Century Drinking Cups Shaped as Birds and Figures
The era featured cups fashioned from gold, silver and wood molded into birds, animals, and various figures. These decorative drinking vessels reflected artisanship and stylistic trends of the period.
Duran Named in Spy Report By U.S. Officials
A U S military attache report links Gustavo Duran to GPU service and Soviet missions before the Spanish Civil War. The document notes Duran claimed to represent Paramount Film Co while aiding communist youth groups and a network of poets.
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Duran
Nestor
Gustavo Duran
Porcelana
Paris
Madrid
Paramount Film Co
GPU
Communist Party
Spain
Col. Johnson
U. S
Washington pressure stirs Iowa Democratic senatorial race
In Des Moines Iowa the senate race sparks party unrest as Al Loveland resigns as under secretary to press Brannan plan issues. Otha Wearin and Gene Poston call Washington influence improper while Nelson Kraschel weighs a bid over Brannan policy and primary strategy leading to a heated intra party debate.
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DES Moines
IDPR
Washington
Iowa
U. S
E. E “Gene” Poston
Corydon
Loveland
Senate
Nelson G. Kraschel
Kraschel
Krasechel
Harlan
Brannan
Democratic Party
Poston
Secretary of Agriculture
Otna Wearin
Wearin
Roosevelt
Gillette
National Party
Sit-down protest keeps fired principal in limbo
About 150 SHIOCTON high school students staged a two day sit-down strike in the gym to pressure the school board to rehire Monroe Manley, principal of 22 years, after the board refused renewal. Manley urged students to return to class, but only a few complied.
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Shiocton
Wis
Shiocton High School
Monroe Manley
Manley
Walter Sawyer
Marley
Discussion Group Proposes Nationwide School Unification Plan
A Washington discussion group on March 8 proposed unifying resources across school districts. They urged cooperative teacher assignments, shared music and woodworking gear, and mobile laboratories to concentrate equipment where needed. The 38 suggestions aim to improve the education system nationwide.
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Ainsworth
Washington
Larry Trotter
Boards of Education
Cooking school and theater party draw 500 at State theater
About 500 women attended a cooking school and theater party at the State theater sponsored by the Iowa Southern Utilities company. New and modern baking methods were demonstrated during the event.
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Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Weather Outlook Mixed Clouds with Snow Tomorrow
Partly cloudy and not very cold tonight. Tomorrow expect increasing clouds followed by snow tomorrow night. Weather notes indicate a wintry risk with higher moisture and cold air moving in.
Citizens Progressive League Briefing Outlines School Board Goals
A Citizens Progressive League meeting proposes public attendance at all school board meetings and a published report of those meetings. The group, open to all, discusses inviting male teachers and launching adult education classes as well as a Bible facts course for high school students. Participants include the Trotters Stephens Tobins Klopfenstein Quinn Elliott Dewey Stephens Jr and Carl Steefel. The next gathering is set for Wednesday evening March 27 at John Elliott Sr's home.
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Citizens Progressive League
Larry Trotter
Gene Stephens
Jon Tobin
Lafe Klopfenstein
Jim Quinn
John Elliott Sr
Dewey Stephens Jr
Carl Steefel
John Eliott Sr
Training Children to Invite Friends Home
The article argues that children should be allowed to invite friends to their homes freely to build social traits like hospitality and friendliness, mirroring adult social behavior and fostering better interpersonal skills.
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D.A.R
Glenn Miller
Chula Vista
Calif
Bruce Glenn
Miller
Howard Miller
Paul White
Bobby
Monmouth, Ill
Elizabeth Wood
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Della Hillhouse of
Cedar Rapids
James Humble
William J. Grossheim
Presbyterian Church
Fairfield
Dora Minick
J. Enlitt Grayson
Cedar Falls
Gilbert Johnson
St. Johnsbury
Vermont
Roland Bond
Florence Minick
Robert Kleese
Iowa State College
Ames
M. J. Langfritz
Ottumwa
J. G. Rhodebeck
Sigourney
Harold Gerdes
Patty of
ST. Patrick’s
Hiland Palace
Kenny Hofer
Fox
Tonite
Mark of the Gorilla
Sterling
Robert Lowery
Screen Guild
Inspector General
Glenn Ford
Janet Leigh
Charles Coburn
Gloria DE Haven
MGM
Wolf's Flower Shop
Jolly Joker
Nanette Fabray
New York
Fifth Avenue
George Murphy
Haskins
Celil Walker
J. W. Jones
Brighton
Don C. Simmering
City
M. H. Rickengerge
Ray Page
Dalhart
Texas
Mabel Graber
Floyd Balenhorn
Crawfordsville
Charles Bond
G. R. Feltz
Wayne Fisher
Wellman
Anna Linden
Swedesburg
W. R. Murphy
Rita Kay
Lee Conty
Celia Escher
Route 4
Lloyd Miller
Elmer Wagner
Mt. Pleasant
William Krotz
McCarthy
Wisconsin
Senator McCarthy
Public
State Department
United Nations’ International Refugee Organization
Paign
Guy F. Gillette
McGrath
William Boyle
Iown
Crane
St. Paul
International Soundphoto
Selec
Tion
Felts
Kodak Films
Harlan Johnston
Mace Motor
Ford Sales & Service
Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc
Mosler
Nicola
Harmon
U.S
Fort Knox
Mosler Safe Co
Hamilton, Ohio
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