Iowa Commission Forms To Aid 2000 Blind Residents
Des Moines reports Iowa's new Commission for the Blind has chosen Mrs. Ethel Towne Holes as executive secretary. The group aims to improve conditions, train for employment, market products, and bring new educational methods to blind residents, with about 2,600 blind in Iowa and national precedent in other states.
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Minnesota says many vocations open to the blind
A Minnesota commission reports that there are many occupations for blind people, especially youths, and criticizes past limits that confined the blind to traditional crafts. It notes activities remain restricted in Minnesota to basket weaving, broom making, canvassing sales, piano tuning, massage, and limited dictaphone work.
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Minnesota commission notes shift from crafts to factory production
The Minnesota commission states traditional handicrafts are becoming obsolete with factory methods expanding. It notes factory employment is feasible in many specialized processes and cites a survey showing significant adoption across fields such as teaching music elevation authorship and law.
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Ackley High School Imports Spanish Moss for Theater
Ackley Iowa Feb 24 Spanish moss from Texas was procured for Ackley high school's presentation of The Belle of Barcelona. Miss Gies, a muse instructor, oversaw the preparation by students last week.
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Palace theater crowd fills overflow for stage show
An overflow audience attended the performance at Palace theater, underscoring strong local interest in the cast training event.
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Clarksville Encampment Hosts Three Hundred Gues
In Clarksville on a special February night, about 300 people attended an encampment gathering. The program began Monday evening at 2, with an auditorium event followed by refreshments in the Judge hall.
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Dancing event draws guests from multiple cities
Guests from Charles City and Mason City attended a dancing gathering at the auditorium. Pastor Miller of Bristow Christian Church and Past Grand Master Hazlett of Mason City spoke. Mars Blank dies in Des Moines on February 24, a Sioux City born 1857 resident.
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