Central College Centennial Plans and Growth
Central College celebrates a centennial outlook with historic growth since 1853. The school recalls its beginnings with three teachers and 37 students, the move of control to the Reformed Church in America in 1914, and plans for a large library annex and a new Student Union to support increasing enrollment and expanded programs. The drive includes fundraising of 12 000 dollars locally and similar funds from the church constituency.
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Central College
Pella
Central
Scholte
Institution of Learning
Central University of Iowa
C.U.L
Baptist Convention of Iowa
Reformed Church In America
R.C. A
YWCA
Board of Trustees
Industries
Graham
Kuyper
Gauss
Pleasantville Soldier Wounded in Korea
Norman Gene Ramsey, a Pleasantville native and Pleasantville High School alumnus, was wounded in action in Korea. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Archie Ramsey received a war department telegram Sunday stating details would follow by letter. he was serving in the Marines, likely with the Fifth Marine Division at Kimpo air base near Seoul.
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Archie Guy Ramsey
Measantville
War Department
Norman Gene Ramsey
Korea
Corporal Ramsey
Pleasantville High School
Fifth Marine Division
Kimpo Air Base
Seoul
Knoxville Express
University reading films aim to speed up students
Siminary tests at Cedar Rapids and Washington high schools showed how 14 new university reading films help students read faster. Brose handled filming and animation while the production laboratory processed the films. Tests track comprehension as pace increases, with students reading up to twice their normal speed. Iowa high schools may rent or buy the films and tests.
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Cedar Rapids
Washington
Brose
university motion _ picture production laboratory
Stroud
Iowa
Johnny Medges
Contract Let for New Building by Oskaloosa Church
The Rev J C Van Wyk announced that the center on Second avenue east and south Eighth street has been let to Sparks Construction company for a colonial style 50 by 100 foot church with brick veneer seating 600, full basement, and a 100 person balcony. A new parsonage at 304 North Eighth Street is occupied by the Rev Van Wyk.
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J.C. van
van Wyk
North Eight Street
Ralph van Zetten
Neal Newenhouse
James van Weelden
Henry Bennick
Lester DeBoer
Floyd Ver Steegh
Henry C. den Hartog
Oskaloosa Herald
Knoxville Property Owners Plan Rock Surfacing on Nine Blocks
Knoxville property owners are funding and initiating a rock surfacing project across nine city blocks in the Ashton addition. A meeting at G R Red Martinache’s home gathered about 25 residents who pledged funds, with city co operation in grading and rock distribution. Line stakes were set by the city engineer, and the project will require four to five inches of rock per street with an estimated total cost near $800 to $900.
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G. R
Red) Martinache
Iowa's '49 income tax continues to draw attention
State University of Iowa research notes Iowa's 1949 income tax shows payments rising and falling faster than national averages. The study compares state patterns with broader U.S. trends, highlighting swings in taxpayer obligations and implications for Iowa tax policy in the postwar period.
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Iowa
United States
New Fabrics Appear In 1950 Snowsuits
Winter fashion for children shows new fabrics and features such as durable water repellents reversible jackets with pile linings, detachable fur collars, and zippered snowsuits. Designs vary by age from kindergarten to preteen, with innovations in nylon and cotton blends and simplified wear for easy dressing and washing.
Turkey for Each Family This Year Promised by Industry
The article claims the nation's turkey industry will provide at least one turkey for every American family this year, projecting higher production and affordability than last season. It cites expected increases in turkey supply and per capita availability amid market optimism.
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Turkey
Town Site College Cold Storage Exceeds Averages Says Ku lish
Francis Ku lish states that Town Site College extension cold storage holdings are nearly double the average, with figures rising above the three average mark. He notes the heldlines of ture Keys show stronger storage capacity than typical.
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Francis Kulish
Town Site College Extension
Turkey harvest forecast hinges on farmers September plan
Kutish said that if farmers follow through on their September intentions, 65 percent of the turkey crop will be off to market before the end of November with 8 percent coming along in December and January or later.
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Kutish
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