Wallace Second Choice Favored by Iowa Delegates
Iowa delegates to the Democratic state convention agreed to back Henry V. Wallace for president if Roosevelt is unavailable. Five of nine districts approved the plan, with four expected to adopt it at the main convention. Delegates and alternates named include Kay Baxter, Ralph Low, A Sternberg, and James France among others.
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Vup
Iowa
Roosevelt
Mer. Roosevelt
Henry V. Wallace
Kay Baxter
Burlington
Ralph Low Columbus Danetion
Tr We. A Sternberg
Mt. Pleasant
W. RR
Hart
Town City
James France
Tipton
Harry Be
Traeeske
Pleasant Plain
Harry
Iowa column reports Marshalltown crowd at YMCA YWCA hobby show
An estimated 3000 Marshalltown residents attended a torchlight parade opening the ninth annual YMCA YWCA hobby show. More than two children participated in the procession.
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Marshalltown
Parents Concerned About Daughter in The Hague
Reports from the United States indicate Mr and Mrs James Noell fear for their daughter in The Hague Holland. Mrs Noel, daughter of Isaac Mo Smith of Cedar Rapids, is linked to the Quaker Oats Co as a representative in Holland with last contact three weeks ago.
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Chuar
James Noell
Hague
Holland
Noel
Isaac Mo Smith
Cea Rapids
Noell
Quaker Oats Co
Leave of Absence to Conduct Liberal Arts Survey
Mount Vernon Cornell College Professor Dr Russell Cooper will be granted a leave of absence for the 1940 41 academic year to survey liberal arts colleges for the Sorta Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Data will study how high school teaching prepares students for liberal arts college teaching and correlate preparation with college programs.
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Mount Vernon
Russell Cooper
Cornel College
Sorta Central Association of Colleges and Secondary
Joan Op, McGee
Cornell
Demonstration of Synthetic Milk at Veishea Display
AmesVeishea showcased synthetic milk from the Iowa State College chemistry department with an udderness cow display. Anson Hughes a Rae City high school senior preferred traditional milk despite the surprising likeness. Warren Ellis a senior in chemical technology explained the complex processes behind the liquids.
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Ames
Lone State College
Ales
Veishea
Udderness
Anson Hughes
Rae City
Warren Ellis
Court Adjourns Greiter vs Hicks Case to Monday Morning
Judge J. C. Patterson adjourned district court until Monday at ten o clock. Testimony will resume in Greiter against Hicks begun Thursday. Most plaintiff evidence was presented when adjourned. This likely ends the wareh term jury trials with jurors excused subject to recall.
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J. C. Patterson
Greiter
Hicks
Wareh
District Court
Baptist Men Clean Up Church Building
Baptist men led by othyv Joh Reekblossom repaired and refreshed the downstairs church rooms with painting and varnish. Funds came from a Love Offering and church reports noted a substantial mission contribution, rising Bible school attendance, and 18 new members baptized, bringing total to 419.
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Othyv Joh Reekblossom
Baptist Church
Ine
Bible School
Trial Cups of Synthetic Milk Reported in Study
Researchers tested a synthetic milk product by undergoing taste trials and dispensing trial cups to participants to assess acceptability and potential applications in nutrition programs.
Grand Championship at Annual Chick Show
The Ramseyer hatchery in Oskaloosa won the grand championship at the annual chick show. Mills hatchery in Panora captured the grand championship at the eye show held during the Veishea exposition at Iowa State College.
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Ames
Ramseyer Hatchery
Oskaloosa
Mills Hatchery
Panora
Iowa State College
Morrell Chorus Shines In Fine Music Week Program
The Morrell male chorus of Ottumwa directed by Jesse J. Miller performed a strong concert at the Methodist church. The 35-voice group showed balance and diction with encores for The Sleigh Sanctus and May Now Jolhy Spirit. Miller sang two solos and the Made Up double quartet earned an encore. The event closed with The Lord's Prayer and Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes. Music Week continues with recitals by Elsie Bratten and Mrs. Henry Shields pupils and a Municipal band concert in Central Park.
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Ottumwa
Jesse J. Miller
Miller
Iver Carlson
Washington
Music
Elsie Bratten
Henry Shields
Presbyterian Church
Milo T. Sorden
Central Park
Nazi Airborne Invasion Hits Belgium and Holland
Hundreds of German planes dropped troops into Belgium and the Netherlands as Hitler’s forces pushed across the frontier. Rotterdam and The Hague faced heavy fighting while Dutch defenses and Belgian maps showed damaged areas and advancing troops. Allied air and sea actions targeted German bases in the Rhineland and coast patrols reported.
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Hague
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Amsterdam
Stock Exchange
London
Liege
Rhineland
Air Ministry
Scout Drive Boosts Support for Washington Moy Scouts
A fundraising drive in Washington to support scouts reports $365 in subscriptions so far, with $544 cash and $21 to be paid later. Several captains have not heard from all solicitors, and organizers seek more volunteers to aid boys aged 12 to 17, including plans for a part time paid scout counselor to provide ongoing leadership and countywide contact.
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Tls
Washington Mien
Im Scouling
Washington
Willis Jones
Nic Methery
Scouters Committee
John Lemmon
George Rudiger
George Mohr
Harland Mead
Alfred Baldrige
Burdette Westermark
Robert McFarlane
Read Downing
Nic McCleery
Owen BH. Thiel
Iowa City
Vatican Pius Sets Prayers for Royal Allies
Vatican reports Pope Pius asks divine intervention for King Leopold Queen Wilhelmina and Grand Duchess Charlotte as leaders seek aid. In Tokyo Foreign Minister Arita calls for talks amid fears of war spreading to the Dutch East Indies. Berlin agency cites alleged allied bombing of Freiburg killing children and adults. Rome witnesses anti British protests after Mussolini praise. Washington nudges Congress for extra defense funds to speed national preparedness.
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Leopold of
Belgi
Wilhelmina
Hell
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Charlotte
Luxembourg
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Freiburg
Washington, D. C
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Roosevelt
Making Payment at Crawfordsville
The Peoples Savings Bank of Crawfordsville announces the final payment on its trust certificates. Holders may present certificates at the bank at their convenience to receive payment.
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Crawfordsville
Peoples Savings Bank of
Plan WPA Week Exhibits May 22 to 25 in Washington
An announcement by Miso Everstine Daniels states Thank Work Pays Your Community Week in Washington will feature WPA project exhibits from Washington Wellman Brighe ton and Keokuk county. A dinner is planned for Monday evening May 6 0 6 with further plans to be announced later.
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Washington
Miso Everstine Daniels
WPA
Wellman
Brigheton
Keokuk County
Scouting Leaders Face Training Demand in Washington
Scouting leaders may need to take the Scout Leadership short course at Iowa Teachers College to meet growing training needs for Boy Scout troops in Washington. Expense of the program will require careful consideration.
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Washington
Iowal Teachers College
Correction on Sidwell ice cream contest judge Iverson
A typographical error in last night’s Journal listed the judge as Iverson. The correct name is Prof. C. A. Iverson, senior partner of Linder Iverson Ice Cream, and now head of the Dairy department at Iowa State College, known to Washingtonians.
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Evening Journal
Sidwell
Iverson
Prof
C. A. Iverson
Linder- Iverson Ice Cream Company
Iowa State College
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