Survivors recall atomic test at Yucca Flats spectacle
McChord Air Force Base personnel observed the largest U S atomic bomb detonation near Yucca Flats Nev with S/Sgt Marvin G Rumbaugh among the radiological warfare team. He described the blast as an inspiring sight while noting survival odds under ground protection. Pvt Carrol G Beyer and Pvt Ralph J Van Wyk are listed with induction and unit details.
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United States
Marvin G. Rumbaugh
Mia
Lena Rumbaugh
Pella
Iowa
Air Force
Atomic Energy Commission
Yucca Flats
Nev
McChord
Rumbaugh
Sgt. Rumbaugh
Pvt Stanley Bruxvoort in 3rd Armored Division at Fort Knox
Pvt Stanley Bruxvoort son of Mr and Mrs Guy Bruxvoort of Oskaloosa Iowa husband of Mrs Reuvena Bruxvoort of Pella was inducted Jan 17 1952 and sent to Camp Crowder Missouri for reception and processing He is now completing basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky with the 3rd Armored Division His address is US 5521243 Co D Ith M Tk Bn CCB 3rd Armored Division Fort Knox Kentucky
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Carrol G. Beyer
Gertie Beyer
North Main, Pella
Army
Camp Rucker
Alabama
Stanley
Camp Crowder
Missouri
Fort Nox
Kentucky
3Rd Armored Division
Leighton Soldier Awarded Meritorious Unit Emblem In Korea
Pvt. Kenneth B. Van Maamen of Leighton Iowa recently received the Meritorious Unit Emblem while serving with the 121st Evacuation Hospital in Korea. The unit was cited for unmatched efficiency in providing medical and surgical service for UN troops since September 1950.
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Korea
Kenneth B. van Maamen
Route 1
Leighton
Iowa
Military Personnel Listing Ancillary Service Details
Pvt. Ernest J. Bysink U. S. 5521493 assigned to Btry C 2nd Teng AARTC Ft. Bliss Texas Marion Toom Jr AF 17 348 006 2272nd AB Squadron Orlando AFB Orlando Florida listed among service members and unit affiliations.
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Ernest J. Bysink
U. S
Btry C
Teng. Aartc
Ft. Biss, Texas
Marion Toom, Jr
Orlando Air Force Base
Orlando
Florida
Annual Flowers Best For Beginner to Grow
An extension horticulturist advises beginners to start with annuals such as petunia verbena salvia snapdragon and zinnia to gain growing experience and extend blooms. Transplanting and seeding can begin now with direct sowing for summer color and options including perennials treated as annuals like gladiolus dahlia canna geranium and tuberous begonia.
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Ben V
Town State College
Vance
Iowa Colleges Form Independent Foundation for Charitable Gifts
Des Moines meeting of representatives from 20 Iowa four year colleges completed plans for a new foundation. Dr. G T Van der Lugt of Central College elected first president. The fund seeks gifts to cover rising operating deficits as endowment income falls and expenses rise, targeting business and industrial donors.
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Central
Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa Foundation
G.T. van der Lugt
Central College
Coll the
New Foundation
Foundation For
Liberal Arts
Briarcliff
Buena Vista
Clarke
Coe
Cornell
Drake
Grinnell
Towa Wesleyan
Loras
Luther
Morningside
Parsons
St. Ambrose
Simpson
Rug Cleaning Systems for Home Use and Tips
Home rug care options include commercial cleaning, self shampooing, or hand cleaning. Guidance covers wool and synthetic fibers, wet and dry methods, avoiding over-wetting, and using dry powders or foam with proper drying, with advice from Iowa State College home economics specialists.
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Towa State College
Titonka Honors Longtime Family Doctor Pierre Sartor
The Titonka community recently honored its family doctor Dr. Pierre Sartor and his wife as guests of honor. He has practiced medicine for 56 years, with 51 years in Kossuth county.
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Titonka
Pierre Sartor
Kossuth County
Home Baked Bread With Soy Flour Recipe
A Cornell developed bread endorsed by Iowa State College nutritionists offers a rich nutty flavor with soy flour and dry milk solids. The dough uses yeast, salt, sugar, soy flour, skim milk, shortening, and must rise twice before baking a 9x4x8 inch loaf at 400 degrees for about 35 minutes.
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Iowa
Cornell University
Iowa State College
Keep Painted Walls Sparkling Clean
Oil and coal smoke or cooking grease can leave a film on walls. Fannie Gannon of Iowa State College advises checking wall finish and using a cleansing detergent or rinseless liquid wall cleanser on gloss, semi gloss, or enamel finishes to restore sparkle.
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Fannie Gannon
Iowa State College
Cleaning Walls With Enamel Paint And Starch Coating
A home cleaning tip suggests using enamel paint for easier wall upkeep if walls are delicate. Begin with dusting, wash in moist strips from bottom to top, then wipe with clear water. After drying, apply a clear starch coating that dries clear and can be wiped away with a cool water cloth to lift dirt.
56th Mrs Watts Renewal Ties to 1896 Marriage
Mrs Mary Watts of Alton submitted her 56th renewal to the Alton Democrat. She and her husband subscribed to the tie the fest seat they were married in 1896.
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Mary Watts
Alton
Alton Democrat
Parents Talked Over Best Ways to Bear Children
A study from Iowa State College finds modern American parents share home authority and rely less on physical punishment. Fifty families with children aged 2 to 6 show 68 percent share authority, 32 percent rely on spanking. Mothers favor talking and reasoning. fathers favor spanking. many resented their own childhood discipline.
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Iowa State College
Central College Music Recital and Two Piano Concert
The Central College music department offers its final Student Recital of the year in Douwstra Chapel on Tuesday May 18 at 7 30 pm featuring Edith Sedrel Le Gacq and Laurence Groeters vocalists and Gordon Farndell organist. A separate two piano recital in Douwstra Chapel showcased Audrey and Wilma Keuning Don Elick Carlton Willis Larry De Vries and Minka Bartels performing Schumann Variations Saint Saens Variations on a Theme Beethoven Liszt Concerto Pathetique with high technical demand and musical coherence.
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Central College
Douwstra Cha 1
Edith
Sedrel le Gacq
Laurence Groeters
Gordon Farndell
Douwstra Chapel
Minka Bartels
Centra College
Audrey
Wilma Keuning
Saint-Saens
Beethoven
Don Elick
Carlton Willis
Liszt
Larry de Vries
Minka ‘Bartels
Mrs. Bartels
Larry Dis
May 13 WCTU and OEOP Meetings Noted
A garbled notice records a May 13 gathering at Verda Vanderpol home with hostesses Hattie Van Cleave and Nell Waechter and program led by Dr. Flora Jurgens of Central Ww. Cc. T. U. The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will meet at Mrs James Vander Waal’s home on May 13 at 2 30 pm.
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Verda Vanderpol
Hattie van Cleave
Nell Waechter
Therogram
Ds. Flonnda R. Jurgens
Central College
James Vander Waal
AWOL Soldiers Rob Filling Station in Iowa Falls
Two AWOL soldiers robbed a filling station at Sheffield on a recent Saturday evening, were captured minutes later at Iowa Falls after a radio alert went out. They said they had not even time to count the money. The haul amounted to 52 dollars.
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Sheffield
Iowa Falls
Emmetsburg Lawyer Fatally Shot by Gun Mishap
Emeryld, an Emmetsburg lawyer, was killed while hunting when the safety catch on his gun slipped as he crawled under a fence. The firearm discharged into his heart, causing fatal injuries.
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Finois
Emeryld
Emmetsburg
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Front Line Foxhole
McChord Air Force Base
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Pvt
Carrol Beyer
Carrol G. Beyer U. S
Prov. Co. SE
APO
San Francisco
Calif
Ralph J. van Wyk
U.S
Haq. & Hdg. Service Co
Eng
Avatation Bn
Ft. Leonard Wood
Marvin Rumbaugh
Lynavill
Stanley Bruxvoort
Armored Division
FT. Knox, Kentucky
Guy Bruxvoort
Oskaloosa
Reuvena Brouxvoort
Boat and Boatsma Furniture
Western Electric & Model
Pella Hotel
Bam
Western Electric
Bell Telephone Laboratories
Audivox
Audiphone CO
Fleming
Moines
Carol Ver Steeg
Center
Reft
Ellusbath Remphee
Marlene
Sele
Dorothy de
Queen
Jogn Schagen
Sareatven
Uch Musi
PE. O
Ww. Cc. T. U
Veenstrap
HAL
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Wormhoudt
Bifts
Abernathy
Kuehne
Fingat
Wormhoudt Furniture Store
Body and
Fender Shop
Pella, Iowa
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