Pella Town Honors Public Servants And Tulip Time Figures
Henry Cox salutes city workers, organizers, and volunteers who supported Tulip Time in Pella Iowa. He lauds cash saved by a reworked steel tube, the beautification efforts in Central Park, and the dedication of teachers organists and volunteers. He praises unnamed contributors and urges citizens to publicly thank those who serve the community.
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Law
Fire Department
Pella
van Gorp
Central Park
Dan Meulpolder
Iowa
Anna Tysseling
Leonora Gaass-Hettinga
Raymond den Adel
Central College
Henry Cox
May Settle Bean and Corn Loans in Marion County
Merrill L. Robuck, chairman of the county ABC committee, says May is crucial for corn and soybean price-support programs in Marion County. Farmers may file for 1954 corn loans and purchase agreements through May 31, with strong activity expected, especially in corn purchase agreements as the market shows strength. Soybean loans and purchase agreements mature May 31, likely triggering a rush of repayments if prices stay favorable.
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Marion County
Merrill L. Robuck
ABC
Robuck
County ASC Office Oversees Wheat and Sorghum Maturities
The county ASC office reports loans and purchase agreements on wheat and grain sorghum matured on April 80. Deliveries will be stored in commercial elevators or ship terminals, with none placed in government owned county bins.
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ASC
Excess Wheat Penalty Set At 1 13 Per Bushel
Excess wheat penalty under the acreage allotment plan is set at 1.13 per bushel for the 1968 crop. Merrill L. Robuck, Marion county ASC chairman, reports rate is one cent higher than 1954. Farmers with excess winter wheat acreage will receive notices by May 15 to comply by June 1. Those with excess spring wheat acreage will get notices by May 26 to comply by June 10.
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Merrill L. Robuck
Marion County
ASC
Seven Seniors Elected to Central Honor Society at Central
Central College faculty selected seven seniors for Alpha Zeta Mu. Named are Lou Ann Le Cocq and Marlene Sels, both Pella, plus Joline De Boer of Waseca, Fenita Harmelink of Rock Valley, Elsie Schaap of Orange City, Norman Stephenson of Blackford, and Robert Vanderlinden of Bloomfield. The group includes art, English, mathematics, psychology and business majors. A May 19 convocation featured Dr. M Willard Lampe as guest speaker.
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Pella
Central College
Alpha Zeta Mu
Lou Ann le Cocq
Ed Leeq
Marlene Sels
A. M. Sels
Lou Ann
Marlene
Joline de Boer
Waseca
Minn
Fenita Harmelink
Rock Valley
Elsie Schaap
Central
M. Willard Lampe
School of Religion
State University of Iowa
Wheat Penalties and Storage Rules Highlight 1954 Iowa Data
Excess harvested wheat faces penalties and disqualification from price support. Farmers may store under bond or sell with penalty payment. Compliance with wheat and corn allotments affects cost-shares in 1955. Iowa reported 62 excess wheat cases in 1954, a top national compliance level.
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Iowa
Understanding Town Children
A four year old counts pennies at a candy counter learning money management. Spending teaches budgeting more than saving, with a small weekly allowance aiding discipline. The piece urges early financial education for children and notes long-term benefits for marriages. It also includes a recipe for apricot whip with custard sauce.
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Aston Smith
Apricot Whip Dessert Ideas and Steps
Iowa State College Extension Nutritionist Jewel Graham shares a simple apricot whip recipe. Beat three egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form, then fold in sugar and proceed to chill or serve immediately.
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Iowa State College Extension
Jewel Graham
Rescued Four Coon Rapids Teens From Lake Capsize
Four Coon Rapids young men were rescued after their boat capsized on North Twin Lake near Rockwell City. They clung to the overturned boat until help arrived, with no serious injuries reported.
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Coon Rapids
North Twin Lake
Rockwell City
Local Rol screenings and community notes begin May 10
Congratulations to Nellie Rozenberg and Neal Schuring on their Tuesday May 10 wedding. Weekend guests Evelyn and Floyd Richardson visited Hallaville residents the Richardsons. Various locals attended weddings and events in Knoxville Des Moines and Quincy. Cpl. Calvin Walker home on discharge May 18. Several residents returned to work after injuries or absences. Arlan Van Dusseldorp joined the office force in accounting. Welcome back to Faye Visscher back on a half day schedule.
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Nellie Rozenberg
Neal Schuring
Evelyn
Floyd Richardson
Clayton Richardson
Hallaville
Ralph Dykstra
Des Moines
Gerald McClain
Knoxville
Leonard Kommer
Sarah McAlister
Newton
Gerrit Wielard
Rene Aalbers
Gerrit de Jong
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Cpl
Calvin Walker
Case Hols
Camp Carson
Lambert Nicuwland
John Cruzen
Ned Hedrick
Dot de Cook
Shirl Leydens
Bob Hope
KRNT
Arlan van Dusseldorp
Office Force
Rosscreen Company
Arlan
Robert Klyn
Vernon Wielard
Hannibal
Quincy
Ill
Faye Visscher
Pella Station Weather Report Details
Pella Station U S Weather Bureau logs show total .58 inches of precipitation with E C Beaning listed as observer.
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Pella
U. S. Weather Bureau
E. C. Beaning
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Central Honor Society
Low Ann le Cocq
Marlene Sele
Norma Stephenson
Joline de Boor
van Wyngarden
Hank
Nick
Delight Wing
Nell Bundy
Waterloo
Bill Muilenberg
Mrs. Clair Evans
Kenneth Vander Veer
San Diego
Cal
Wat
Bob Marsh
Willison
Vander Veer
Hendrikus Klein
J. Wouda
Richard Klein
Collins Memorial Hospital
Conaa
Fant Rieder
Frank Westra
Lewis van Wyk
Pella Poultry Service
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