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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1961

Page

9

Bids Sought for Community High School March 28

Bids for the proposed new Community high school building will be received on Tuesday March 28 at 2 p.m. Des Moines Architects Savage and Ver Ploeg announce plans and specifications. They offer a four part set covering general construction mechanical electrical and separate bid on equipment. The project spans about 60,000 square feet and features a two story academic wing library cafeteria study hall gymnasium music unit and separate shop with agriculture and industrial arts areas.

Des Moines Savage and Ver Ploeg Grand West Des Moines Webster Building

Elmer Nollen Outlines County Education Board Roles

Elmer Nollen president of the Marion County Board of Education addressed Rotarians, explaining the duties of the county board formed in 1947 on a five member plus at large basis. Current members include Ed Doughman Don Shivers and C F De Geus with one vacancy, all serving six year terms. The board handles building plans bus purchases lunch room inspections and personnel for special services including psychologist C M Higbee shared with Lucas County. Future plans envision consolidating boards into statewide intermediate units supervised by 20 to 30 boards.

Elmer Nollen Marion County Board of Education Nollen Ed Doughman Don Shivers C. F. de Geus Planis

Modern Design Key to West Coast Housing Styles

In Portland at the West Coast lumber center, H V Simpson of the West Coast Lumbermen's Association says the nation will build about 15 million homes in the next decade. A panel chose 1969 1960s designs featuring open plans, extensive glass, and wood finishes with Western red cedar and Douglas fir as preferred materials. Simpson notes growth in timber supply via tree farms will meet future demand, and that the contemporary home style emphasizes natural wood tones and integration with outdoor space.

Portland West Saya H.V. Simpson West Coast Billbeoe Nories Simpson United States

Model Airplane Club Forming In Town

Local men and boys met at the Arts and Crafts Center to plan a model airplane club. They will meet Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Crafts Center. The program aids beginners and advanced builders with models available. no registration fee.

Arts and Crafts Center

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