Human Engineering Lab tests map aptitudes for life paths
Esther Bernstein of Chicago promotes the Human Engineering Laboratory in Washington offering seven hour aptitude testing to reveal whether a person is suited for subjective or objective work and to identify hidden talents. Case histories include a New York housewife who became an art exhibitor and a Chicago woman who joined the City Planning Board. The program aims to place people in fitting jobs, potentially replacing square peg round hole work, with costs ranging from 15 to 40 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City Planning Board
Chicago
Garden Exhibits in North Side Window
County nutrition committee members organized two garden displays at the Berteco store. The first showcased Iowa vegetable varieties suited to climate and growing time with emphasis on varieties good for freezing. The current exhibit warns on pest control and notes up to twenty percent crop loss from insects and related plant diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berteco
County Nutrition Committee
Blaine Holmes
Clare Gordon
Georgia Fox
Farm Security
Ruth Foster
County Extension Home
Iowa
Willing Workers Observe V E Day in Crawfordsville
The Presbyterian Willing Workers meeting in Crawfordsville was postponed to Wednesday afternoon for V E Day observances. Mrs. Sadie McCleary, Mrs. H. N. Poston, Mrs. Mildred Fishburn, and Mrs. C Moorhead led devotional segments. A comforter was knitted, an apron auction amused attendees, and Mrs. Moorhead won it for 75 cents to be re-sold next month. Plans discussed include buying a new church carpet. Refreshment price increase to fifteen cents was approved, with Mrs. Bessie McCoy and Mrs. Hazel Raymond as the serving committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie McCleary
H. N. Poston
Mildred Fishburn
C. Moorhead
Moorhead
Bessie McCoy
Hazel Raymond
Classic Shepherds Pie Recipe from Leftovers
Make a delicious shepherds pie using leftover mashed potatoes and small bits of chicken or turkey. Sauté finely chopped onion in fat, add pepper if desired, cook until golden, add meat, cover with stock or water, simmer about 15 minutes, then top with mashed potatoes and bake until brown.
Eye Strain Effects on Nervous System and Fatigue
The text notes multiple interrelations between vision and body function. Eye strain correlates with nervous tension, increased blinking, muscle tension, headaches, nausea, fatigue, and altered heart action.
Grinnell Names Honor Scholar Miss Huber from Iowa
Grinnell college scholarship committee appointed Kathryn Huber of Washington Iowa as an honor scholar for next season. President Samuel N Stevens announced the appointments based on competitive examinations held nationwide in early April. Miss Huber is a student at Washington High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Huber
Grinnell
Iowa
Kathryn Huber
East Jefferson
Washington
Grinnell College
Samuel N. Stevens
U. S
Miss Huber Fig
Washington High School
East Highland Notes From Mrs Prymek May Visit Groups
Local social notes record numerous visitors and gatherings in East Highland including Bernadine Ramer, Henry Vonard, Lorraine Baker, Ruby Prymek, Homer Prymek, and Ruby Prymek from Iowa City. It also notes farm work by Johny Joahansen and James Dvorak’s honorable discharge, plus Mrs. Lloyd Wasson moving to Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Prymek
East Highland
Bernadine Ramer
Henry Vonard
Lorraine Baker
Lone Tree
Ruby Prymek
Homer Prymek
Dallas
Iowa City
Ray Forbes
Wilbur
Johny Joahansen
Frank Mincer
Robert Cooney
Brighton
Farm Bureau
Armory
Washington
Edward Hotmer
Jimmy
Cedar Rapids
Ernest Dvorsky
Paul Dvorsky
Frankie Mincer
Jimmie Forbes
James J. Dvorak
Lloyd Wasson
Columbus Junction
Unseen thrills propel Paramount chiller at Icy Theatre
A trio of stars Gail Russell Joel McCrea and Herbert Marshall anchor The Unseen a tense Paramount drama opening last night. The film delivers rapid suspense with twists that unsettle audiences and mirrors the style of Gaslight and The Uninvited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Russell
Joel McCrea
Herbert Marshall
Paramount
Tonight and Every Night shines with color and glamour
The Columbia Technicolor musical Tonight and Every Night stars Rita Hayworth with Janet Blair and Lee Bowman at the State Theatre. The review lauds its eye catching Javishness and lush musical moments praising Hayworths emotional range Blair as guide and friend and Bowmans RAF squadron leader as top notch casting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Pictures
Rita Hayworth
Janet Blair
Lee Bowman
State Theatre
Lee Bowmain
Columbia
Pleasant Ridge social notes and birthday greetings
Pleasant Ridge community news lists visits among the Kauffman and Nelson families in Illinois and Iowa, birthday candles for Carolyn Marie Kauffman, eighth grade Mary Swift exams at Shiloh, school out May 18 with a picnic, plus local visits to Riverside and Irvan Hesseltine. A note praises Misa Meek for state recognition as newspaper editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Zimmer
George Chalupa
Berkeley
California
Wm. Frye and Sons
Milan
Illinois
Carolyn Marie Kauffman
Ed Nelson
Carl Nelson
Lloyd Nelson
Douds
Mary Swift
Shiloh
Fred Havel
Riverside
Henry Underwood
N. Linnenkamp
Evelyn
Karen Kauffman
Safe Seam Ripping Using Cork Handle Razor Blade
Guide describes converting a razor blade into a seam ripping tool by placing one edge in a slit in a large cork. The cork acts as a handle and provides finger protection during use.
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the Evening Journal
the Flame Daily Newspaper
Washington County
North Marion Avenue
United Press
National Advertising
Iowa Daily Press Association
Des Muinea, Iowa
AL Editorial
Pho
Human Engineering Laboratory
Esther
Johnson O'Connor
General Electric
Mr. O'Connor
Boston
St. Louis
Fort Worth
Philadelphia
Tulsa
Los Angeles
Miss Bernstein
Lincoln School
Cess
Low
Ful
Ity
Robert Wead
Webster City
Berlin
Burlington
Hawk-eye Gazette
Gwendolyn
Germany
Crawfordsville
Ance
ED Hite
Theeker Chevrolet
All IN
Spot
Gail Murdock
Jack McChurch
Dennis
Clafford Murdock
Davenport
Kisther Murdock
Kenneth Murdock
Geraldine
Wilton
Sear Trio
Hayworth
Liftle
Dixie Dugan
Dixie
Joe Palooka
Jerry
Melady
the Kid
By Mevoy
Striebel
Ey Ham Fisher
Joe
J.B. Randle
East Madison
Pleasant Ridge
Pat Swift
Toney Kauffman Home
Wilmer Kauffman
Ray Steele
Leonard Beauregard
Rickerinos
PHONO
Lorden Music CO
Opposite State Theatre
Journal
Washington Concrete Company
North 12Th Street
Rock Island
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