60 Years Ago
September 1958
Iola public schools have an enrollment of 1,761, a gain of 31 over last year at the same time. For a number of years it has been expected the senior high would reach an enrollment automatically lifting the school from Class A to AA. This weeks rise carried Iola High to 473 and 475 is the dividing line. Iola High was AA briefly a number of years ago. Enrollment in recent years, however, did not increase as it once was expected to do.
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The board of education approved the organization of a competitive debate team for Iola High School at its regular September meeting last night. Once a fixture at the school, debate has been off the program for a number of years. A survey by Keith Akins, speech and dramatic instructor, revealed that 29 students were interested in trying out for a debate squad.
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HUMBOLDT Genuine interest and excitement increases here now as hundreds of residents become actively involved in building 23 floats and arranging many other entries for the Biblesta parade next Saturday. The uniqueness of the parade and the fact that it is attracting unusual curiosity and interest in neighboring communities inspires local participants.
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The county commission was near agreement today on paying George D. Bischoff of Abilene $950 for dismantling and removing the present Allen County Courthouse. Nine bids were received and his figure was low. Others ranged up to $11,749.
