Bell ideas for Old Webster School glow in letter
In a friendly note State Teachers College president Lyman H. Van Houten suggests hanging the Old Webster School bell so it can ring publicly perhaps in West Park for Tulip Time celebrations rather than sit immobile in cement. The letter proposes a visible call to community events and park gatherings.
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Lyman H. van Houten
State Teachers College
Edinboro
Pennsylvania
Central College
Old Webster School
West Park
Registrants May Enlist in Army or Air Force
The Chief Iowa Military District announced that selective service registrants includingDependents may enlist in the U S Army and U S Air Force. The ruling applies to registrants age 18% years and over who have not received induction notices. Enlistment period is 24 months.
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United States Army
United States Air Force
Iowa Military District
Marion County 1952 taxes rise eight percent
Marion County budgets for 1952 show proposed expenditures about 13 percent higher than last year with an 8 percent increase in the amount to be raised by taxation. The 1952 estimate totals 1,177,078 for expenditures and 819,838 for taxes, including a new one half mill soldiers bonus levy and higher state institution costs. County assessor Rouze Hunter notes property valuation up about 1,000,000 to 34,353,133.
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Rouze Hunter
Musicians Named for Central College Choirs and Band
Professors Lawrence Grooters and Edith Sedrel Le Cocq announced four Central College ensembles. Pella students are represented in each group. Grooters directs the A Cappella Choir Chapel Choirs and the college band while Le Cocq directs the Girls Ensemble.
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Edith Sedrel le Cocq
Central College
Pella
Grooters
le Cocq
Nollen's Economic Insight Highlighted in Series
This is the third column by Mr. Nollen who has gained national recognition as an economics scholar and as an executive who led the investment program of Iowa's largest financial institution.
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Nollen
Nollen Towa
Iowa
Pella Students Lead A Cappella Choir and Ensemble Honors
The A Cappella Choir has 38 voices this year with Pella members Lynn Joosten Lorraine De Haan Erma Van Roekel and Carol Verste second alto. The Chapel choir has 63 members including Maril Vander Meulen Lilian Vander Hart Sidney De Haan Bruce Beurkens Arvin De Cook Douglas Jansz and Carl Hiemstra. Two Pella girls sing in the Girls Ensemble Lou Ann Le Cucq and Bonnie Thoassen. The Ensemble has nine members and the band from Pella and nearby includes Elizabeth Kempkes Marie Van Hal Helen Van Zante Carol Versteeg Janice Van Zomeren Saxophones Wilma Keuning Marvin Vanden Berg Sally Va Doorninck Trumpet Audrey Roorda Baritone Lynn Joosten and Trombone Bonnie Van Zomeren. Forty eight guns one for each use constitutes a national salute.
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Erma van Roekel
Carol Verste
Lillian Vander Hart
Sidney de Haan
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Douglas Jansz
Carl Hiemstra
Lou Ann le Cucq
Bonnie Thoassen
Near
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Marie van Hal
Helen van Zante
Carol Versteeg
Janice van Zomeren
Wilma Keuning
Marvin Vanden Berg
Sally Va Doorninck
Audrey Roorda
Bonnie van Zomeren
Defense Bond Sales In Marion Co 16 Percent of Quota
Marion county reports defense bond purchases total 4 950 418 dollars for Iowa at the end of week three with 31 380 dollars in series E F and G bonds. E L Job of Knoxville and P H Kuyper of Pella say the county has reached 16 41 percent of its quota 191 217 and note unreported sales may raise totals. They foresee state gains by drive’s end and credit November purchases toward the quota though the drive ends in October.
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United States Defense
Iowa
E. L. Job
Knoxville
P. H. Kuyper
Pella
Marion County
Savings
Federal Reserve Bank
The Greatest Need to Avoid War and Inflation
A political statement argues new military power should deter war and secure world peace. It asserts enemies must be convinced of our resolve to fight to a finish and our economic discipline to prevent Communist expansion via inflation. It cites past inflation cycles as a warning and calls for strong, stable policy.
War Speech on Taxes and Peace Talks
The speaker condemns excessive government borrowing and a spending spree, warning that enemies await an economic collapse to justify continued costly defense. It urges fiscal discipline, acceptance of high taxes, and simultaneous pursuit of peace negotiations to avert war costs.
War Era Talks of Shared Sacrifice and Economic Controls
A speech emphasizes credit controls and a savings program for all citizens. It calls for necessary temporary sacrifices to secure peace, urging nationwide public support and collective effort to stabilize the economy during wartime.
Elderly man killed by freight train in Graettinger
Lars Solheim, an elderly resident, was struck and killed by a southbound freight train as he walked toward his Graettinger home in front of the railroad station. Witnesses say the train was moving slowly and he did not appear to see it.
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Graettinger
Lars Solheim
Colorado Tops for Highest Average Altitude
Colorado records the highest average elevation above sea level of any state, reflecting its vast mountainous terrain and high plateaus. The data underscores Colorado's unique topography shaping climate, land use, and outdoor recreation opportunities across its Colorado counties and major mountain ranges.
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