The members of Boy Scout troops number 53, 55 and 56 are circulating Crusade for Freedom petitions throughout Iola today and will continue to do so throughout the week. Crusade for Freedom is a nationwide movement to sponsor radio broadcasts to Russia and other dictatorships, carrying the message of democracy to the inhabitants of those nations.
*****
HUMBOLDT — The entire student body of the Humboldt public schools will undergo a dental examination Tuesday, according to John W. Gilbaugh, superintendent of schools. A report will be furnished to parents and the family dentist will be furnished a certificate to sign indicating that the dental defects have been corrected. There will be no charge for the examination.
*****
Mrs. Fred Palstring has received word that her son, Sgt. First Class Morton L. Copenhaver, was awarded the Bronze Star medal for heroic action with the U.S. Infantry in Korea.
*****
Dr. Willis Sutton held the members of the Talk of the Month club spellbound last night as he expounded his philosophy of building a better America by endeavoring to build a better world. Past president of the National Education Association and superintendent of the Atlanta, Ga., public schools, Dr. Sutton has gained national fame as a proponent of improving inter-racial relations through proper education.
*****
The United States should have national leaders who can direct this nation and the world to paths of peace, Gov. Frank Carlson, Republican candidate for senator, declared last night at a dinner given at the Kelley Hotel.