65 Years Ago
March 1954
The walls of Iolas new National Guard Armory will begin to take form next week. The contractor will also build the new Allen County State Bank building on the south side of the square.
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The old shale mound quarry will be converted into a small lake in which the children of Iola and Bassett may sail small boats and learn the fine art of fishing. This was assured this morning when the city commission accepted a lease offered by the Lehigh Portland Cement Co., which will permit the city to create a recreation center there.
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The rising price of coffee will catch up with Iolas addicts on Monday, according to Lucky McKean, spokesman for the local restaurant association. McKean says that most of the cafes will boost the price from a nickel a cup to a dime. Those on baord are Luckys Sandwich Shop, Menegays Grill, Hi-Way Cafe, Topps Diner, Harts Lunch, Trail Blazer Restaurant, Shamrock Inn and the Echo Cafe.
