Iowa State University - Bomb Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF IOWA A familiar figure at Iowa State, Geo. A. Wil- son officially opened Veishea last year. Mr. Wilson attended Grinnell College and the State University of Iowa, where he was a member of Sigma Chi and Phi Delta Phi. Upon gradtiation he began his career as a lawyer and climbed the political ladder from Cotxnty At- torney, District Judge and State Senator to the Governorship. Eugene Hawkinson and Presi- dent Friley welcome Gov. Wilson to tlie 1940 Veishea. Police 20

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While the picture may in some respects appear gloomy, I prefer to think of the situation as one Avhich offers a challenge to the best that is within us. I am convinced that this nation has the courage, the resourcefulness, the initiative and the strength to withstand successfully the as- saults on democracy, and also to take the leading part in the coming world reconstruction. College and vniiversity students will have a prominent part in this reconstruction. The extent of their usefulness and their service will depend very largely on their sense of obligation as responsible citizens of this nation and their ability to meet and solve the social and enonomic problems that will surely arise. This nation can never be concjuered by an outside enemy as long as we are alert. The greatest danger we have to face is the disintegration which may come to our spiritual, social and economic structure. This structure was erected on certain fundamental ideals and principles, which have been the guiding stars of this nation. As long as these principles are preserved and strengthened, we need not fear for the safety of our country. It is my hope that each member of the Class of 1941 will recognize his responsibility and accept the challenge. As you leave the institution, I hope you will remember that the greatest advertisement the College can have is the loyalty of its former students. Our best wishes go Avith you. . Charles E. Frilev, President Page p

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S ' TATE BOARD OF EDUCATION A new president, Henry C. ShuU, heads the Board of Edu- cation. He was appointed following the death of George T. Baker, president of the Board for the last 10 years and a mem- ber since its organization in 1909. Baker died in December, 1940. Baker was born in 1857 on an Iowa Farm. He Avas educated in the district schools of Iowa; Hall ' s School for Boys, Elling- ton, Conn.; McClain ' s Academy at Iowa City and the State University of Iowa, and took special work in civil engineering at Cornell University at Ithaca, N. Y., graduating in 1879. He was a member of the General Assembly in the 26 th regular and special sessions, mayor of Davenport and delegate-at-large to the Democratic national convention in 1900. The Board consists of ni ne members who serve 6-year terms, and a three-member finance committee chosen from outside the Board membership. The secretary of the commit- tee also serves as secretary of the Board. The nine members are appointed by the governor and approved by the senate. The president is selected by the members from their own ranks. The State University of Iowa, Iowa State College, Iowa State Teachers College, the Iowa School for the Blind and the Iowa School for the Deaf are all governed by the Board, and presi- tlents and executives of all state institutions are selected by the Board. HENRY C. SHULL Left to right: W. Earl Hall, Mrs. H. C. Houghton. Richard H. Plock, Henry C. ShuU, Thomas W. Keenan, Roy Louden, John P. Wallace, Anna B. Lawther. Page