Corner histories of Pella reveal old feed yard to Ford agency change
The southwest corner of Pella’s square shifts from a historic Feed Yard and blacksmith shops to a Ford auto agency and later a bank drive in. The piece recalls Simeons Feed Yard, Star Auto Company, Le Cocq Ford, and others, with notes on Tulip Time origins and local inquiries about a Van Winkle grave and a Prairie City cemetery.
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Two Die After Two-Car Crash Near Fremont
Injured fatally in a two car collision Monday were Dingeman Verros 73 and wife Elizabeth 62. Verros killed instantly, his wife died soon after. Tulip Time edition for The Chronicle plant was being prepared. Congressmen Neal Smith Iowa announced Red Rock Dam lake would be permanent and about 4000 acres instead of 6300. Kathy Gosselink Pella Tulip Queen and court to meet Gov Erbe at the capitol Friday April 27. Joan Schagen named Queen of 1952 Tulip Festival with attendants. Reverend Russell Redeker installed pastor Third Reformed Church. Crown Princess Juliana invited to Central College for 89th annual commencement. Volunteers building Parade of the Provinces float listed. Governor Wilson entertained by Marcia Kuyper. Queen 1942 Tulip Festival Miss Jeanne Van Gorkom and attendants named. Louis Popma grocery closing after 37 years. New steam turbine expected in 30 days at Pella light plant. Park Commission bids for brick and stone band stand won by C Lautenbach and Son at 2784. Other bidders listed. Pella Chronicle Advertiser Apr 26 1972 notes reduced opening hours May 8. Favorite comics The Gump Harold Teen Kennel Cogs Gasoline Alley.
Tulip Time publicity and SEICA plan for Pella area
Publicity efforts for Tulip Time continue in Pella with a new Iowa Development Commission program to provide up-to-date event listings for newspapers and stations across Iowa and neighboring states. SEICA’s latest actions aim to unite business and professional interests into a strong regional political action group with a legislative questionnaire and follow-up seminar sessions.
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