Experimental math program expands to 60 Iowa schools
The 1961 62 and 62 63 school years cover a statewide experimental math study across Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and Wisconsin. 60 Iowa secondary schools will participate directly while 82 teachers in at least one class adopt new materials. An aptitude and math test will be given early, with tests in May 1963 and an in service program planned for 1963 64. Eldert A Groenendyk Des Moines Iowa is the contact.
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Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Minnesota National Laboratory
Eldert A. Groenendyk
Department of Public Instruction
Des Moines
Iowa Prison Industries Posts Banner Year Profit 158000
William Burke, industries director set to retire, reported record sales of 2 million and a profit of 158000 for the year ended June 30. The penal institutions use inmate labor to manufacture goods for state institutions, counties, cities, schools, and the state department. Burke cites a broader sales push and better merchandise as key factors, noting four salesmen now travel for the industries.
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Iowa Prison Industries
William Burke
State Department
Burke
Governor appoints bank official to Iowa Tax Commission
Gov Norman Erbe appoints 70 year old Fred H Quiner to the State Tax Commission replacing John O Connor who resigned to become clerk of the U S District Court for northern Iowa Quiner a retired Des Moines bank official previously vice president and head of the mortgage loan department at Central National Bank started his banking career in 1910 His term expires 30 days after the 1963 legislature convenes
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Norman Erbe
Des Moines
State Tax Commission
Fred H. Quiner
John O’connor
Strawberry Point
U. S. District Court
Northern Iowa
Quiner
Central National Bank
Reunion brings Pe tersen family siblings together after 32 years
All thirteen brothers and sisters of the late Chris Petersen of Armstrong gather for a first reunion in 32 years. The event marked a rare opportunity to reconnect and share memories of the family matriarch and patriarch.
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Chris Petersen
Armstrong
Quick drying antiseptic touted for itchy skin
In 15 minutes relief for itch from eczema insect bites or surface rashes. TTCH-ME-NOT kills germs to speed healing Amiseptic action reduces burning. Available at O'Brien's Sundries Tripoli.
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O'Brien
Tripoli
Communit School Lunch Menu Week
Monday serves pork and gravy with mashed potatoes green beans baked apple slices bread and butter and milk. Tuesday offers maidrites buttered corn pickles cake glazed topping and milk. Wednesday features scalloped potatoes barbecued luncheon meat apple salad chocolate cake bread and butter and milk. Thursday includes beef and spaghetti carrot and celery sticks banana pudding bread and butter and milk. Friday presents tuna loaf browned potatoes peas and carrots sauce bread and butter with milk.
Iowa property taxes show the smallest rise in years
Iowa Taxpayers Association reviewed about 1,600 local budgets and found next year’s property taxes up an estimated $21 million to $432 million. The rise is the smallest dollar increase in five years and the smallest percentage increase in eight years.
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Iowa Taxpayers Association
Taxpayers’ Association
Branden burg Krueger V F W Auxiliary Meeting Report
Regular meeting held Monday evening at the Post home with eight members and one guest. Reports covered cancer Iowa cottage hospital membership Buddy poppy rehabilitation and community service. Members voted to donate to the cancer fund quarterly. Buddy Poppy day set for Sept 29 with Georgia Mast chair. Reminder of Third district meeting at La Porte City on Sept 23. Georgia Mast hosted.
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Brandenburg-Krueger V.F.W
Post Home
Iowa Cottage
Buddy Poppy
Cancer Fund
Georgia Mast
la Porte City
ADC Survey Shows Lower Percentage Finish High School
A State Board of Social Welfare survey finds only 22 percent of fathers and 32 percent of mothers in ADC families have completed high school. Marshall Jewell, vice chairman, says low education largely explains ADC cases and that children from these families reach markedly less schooling than their peers, suggesting self perpetuation.
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State Board of Social Welfare
Marshall Jewell
Local visitors and family gatherings noted in Waterloo area
Waterloo and Cedar Falls residents hosted and visited relatives on Thursday to Sunday. Families from Waverly Tripoli Amana and surrounding towns joined meals and Sunday visits with Alberts, Braveners, Bergmans, Drape, and others, including celebrations for Mrs. Burrow’s birthday and multiple extended family gatherings.
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Elmer Nelson
Waterloo
Frank Johnson
Wayne Bravener
John Johnson
Cedar Falls
Clarence Bergman
Waverly
Arnold Hill
Fred Bergman
C. C. Clary
Lee Holm
Bertha Drape
Emma Bergmann
Tripoli
Elmer Matthias
Emil Platte
Elma
L. W. Bockhaus
John Hoffman
Wm. Burrow
Effie Alcock
Gloria
Aleck
Robert Schwartz
Wallace Tucker
Douglas Township
William Bravener
Very Johnson
Charles City
Roy Mishner
Fairbank
Frank Call
Effie Wagner
Raymond French
Connie
New Hampton
W. H. Sassmann
In days of illusion and utter confusion
A reflective verse fragment contemplates how delusions shape belief. The lines imply uncertainty and the difficulty of drawing firm conclusions amidst mental fog and misleading appearances.
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Oklahoma
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Javon Franklin
Tamias Ieeeerson
WN Adams
ADC
Frederika
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MOORE
American Savings Bank
Block & Klemp
Tripoli, Iowa
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