Ground Breaking Set For New Seminary Building
The Western Theological Seminary board awarded the general contract for the new seminary building to Elsinga-Volkers Co of Holland. The total bid 551,888.00 includes alternates. Ground breaking tentatively set for January 15, 1954 with wrecking of current structures by Capitol Lumber and Wrecking Co of Grand Rapids starting December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
The
Western Theological Seminary
Oneral
Elsinga- Volkers ‘Co
Holland
3. R. Mulder
Elsinga-Volkers
Elsinga- Volkers
Capitol Lumber and Wrecking Co
Grand Rapids
Hope College
Jacob Blaauw
Harmonize Indoor Outdoor Decorating For Holiday Cheer
General Electric holiday experts advise matching indoor and outdoor decorations for a unified effect. The picture shows a bay window reflecting an outdoor tree and suggests decorating them alike so the indoor tree mirrors the outside one. Use floodlights high in the tree for house illumination and 150 watt spotlights for colored effects or white light. Lighted wreaths in upstairs windows finish the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric
Christelle Bay
Remembrance Events At Vander Wilt Birthday Milestones
Vander Wilt reached 92 years, with visitors including Maggie Van Zee and Barnes of Des Moines and Marion Van Wyk with three children of Otley calling on Mrs. Henry Vander Wilt. A separate note marks John Verought turning 81 on December 15 with friends and relatives speakers and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vander Wilt
Maggie van Zee
Barnes
Des Moines
Marion van Wyk
Otley
Henry Vander Wilt
John A. de Jong
Pete Pol
Jake Goodyk
Jake Langstraat
Connie Langstraat
Ralph Kuiper
Leendert Langstraat
Dirk Weeda
Ira Weeda
Tingley
Iowa
C. Weeda
John Verought
Pasture Improvement Program Pays Dividends in Year One
The program promotes permanent pastures with legume integration, recommending limestone, phosphate, and potash soil tweaks, seeded beds, and possible plowing. Birdsfoot trefoil as the main legume, oats as companion crops aid establishment, with early grazing beneficial. significant investment required but dividends begin in year one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kohrt
Dealership Pontiac Star Chief Series debuts in 1954 line
Dealers will display the new 1954 Pontiac lineup starting Friday amid a nationwide two day show. The Star Chief Series becomes eleven inches longer with a 124 inch wheelbase and 127 horsepower, featuring revised styling, new grills, interiors, color options, and the widest color range yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Midh
R. M. Critchfield
Pontiac Motor Division
Pontiae
America
Iowa State Offers Nitrogen Soil Test for Farmers
Iowa farmers can now obtain a regular nitrogen soil test from the Iowa State College Soil Testing Laboratory. The test, adopted after a four month trial, starts December and will be offered with a new fee of 1.50 dollars, replacing the prior 1.00 dollar charge for lime, phosphate and potash tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State
Iowa
Iowa State College Soil Testing Laboratory
Joe Stritzel
Extension Agronomist
South Central Iowa Conference Showdown Among Top Teams
In a tight four team race the South Central Iowa Conference schedules 11 games before Christmas with Albia and Pella leading undefeated. Valley, Knoxville, Chariton and Winterset compete as key matchups loom including Dec 15 Albia at Pella and Dec 18 Chariton at Albia. Standings show Albia and Pella at 1.000, others chasing with several 0-2 or 1-2 marks. Conference results feature Winterset over Knoxville and Albia over Centerville.
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South Central Iowa
Albia
Pellafracas
Tadianola
Knoxville
Valley
Chariton
Centerville
Winterset
Wol Pet
Pella
West Des Moines
Indianola
Chariton, Oo
Waukee
Ankeny
Bloomfield
Ottumwa C. C
D. M. Tech
Birthday remembrance at Home for the Age
On December 13 residents of the Home for the Age observed the birthday of Mrs. Henry in a small commemorative gathering with staff and residents present. The note records a quiet, respectful celebration within the home.
Steps to pay off soybean loan programs in Iowa
State ASC offices report inquiries on liquidating government loans on soybeans as prices exceed the 1953 support rate. By mid October, Iowa loans completed exceed 20 million bushels, with 69 loans totaling 28 275 bushels in Marion County, reflecting harvest time dynamics and program activity.
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ASC
Iowa
PMA
Dwight W. Meyer
Marion County
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Chieftain
Marton
Towa State College Agronomists
Washington, D. C
Paul E. Brown
S. C. Iowa
Home For the Age
Henry
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Laundromat
Westinghouse Refrigerator Freezer
Westinghouse TV
Wilson
Rogers
Community
Holmes & Edwards
Wyler
Bulova
Gruen
Hamilton
Ribaux
Norelco
Schick, Subeam
Remi
Renton
Zippo
Weatfield
Travalarm
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