Preparations for Trulip Festival Progress in Chamber Meeting
Men of the Chamber of Commerce met Monday at the Country Club with dinner at 6 30. Central College quartet with Ruth Boor entertained. President Pohlmann presided as minutes were approved. Vermeer discussed ongoing session and tax measures, school reorganization, and local civic plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Country Club
Central College
al Wortman
Dean van Haaften
James Rozendaal
Glen Gosselink
Ruth Boor
Good Bermany
Pohlmann
Gene Stientjes
W.D. Var Bictere
W. D. Vanent
The
Historical Society
Yamamoto
Des Moines Art Center
Ony
Wais
Tulip
Union Good Friday Services at First Reformed Church
Tomorrow afternoon April 8 the three hour Good Friday service will be held at the new First Reformed Church from 12 to 3 PM. The Seven Words from the Cross will be read by pastors Everett Ward Pella Baptist Usuren William De Jong Trinity Reformed Anthony Haverkamp First Reformed Peter De Jong First Christian Reformed G Pinches Gospel Chapel with special music. Public invited. Entry and exit will be arranged between meditations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
First Reformed Church
It Reformed Church
Everett Ward
Pella
Wm. C. de Jongre
Anthony Haverkamp
Peter Y. de Jong
First Christian Reformed Church
G. Pinches
Gospel
Slomane
Nea
Sete Bible
Society
Lord Jesus Christ
Cars Collided at Corner of Liberty Broadway
A Sunday collision occurred at the Liberty and Broadway intersection involving two cars. Police reported the drivers as Peter D. Ver Bchaure of Pella and Peter Bein tema of Route 1 Knoxville. No injuries details were given.
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Liberty
Broadway
Ars
Peter D. Ver Bchaure
Pella
Peter Beintema
Route 1
Knoxville
Stores to Close From Noon to 3 On Good Friday
Tomorrow Friday April 8 stores and business houses will close from 12:00 o'clock. The complete notice is found elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lssue
Plan Early Church Services to Permit Hearing Hope Choir
The Reformed Church of Pella schedules Sunday services to start at 7 00 PM on April 10 to allow the Hope College Chapel Choir to perform after the short services. The choir, directed by Dr Robert W Cavenaugh, tours in Illinois Colorado Arizona Iowa California Michigan and Wyoming visiting six churches. The event invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Four Reformed Church of
Pella
Tucson
Arizona
Californ
Robert W. Cavenough
Auto crash at Street and Broadway injures two, police report
At the First Reformed Church corner about 1:30 Sunday afternoon a two car collision caused about 250 to 300 dollars damage to each vehicle. Mrs Ver Schuure suffered a broken arm and Mr Ver Schuure was lightly cut on the face. Chief of Police Joe De Hoog investigated the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
First Reformed Church
Ver Schuure
Joe de Hoog
Placed First in Safety Contest at Roscreen Plant
The Holocreen Company sponsored a safety slogan contest awarding top ten prizes to employees including Norman Riddle Frances Ver Ruby Riddle and Jean teeth. The Roscreen safety program aims to cut accidents through biweekly plant inspections fire training eye protection and a 10 hour management course.
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Centoe
Norman Riddle
Shop
Frances Ver
Ruby Riddle
Comas
Je Ruiter
Jean ‘Teeth
Dorothy’ van
William Cornelissen
Emma ‘van Essen
Wes
Rosscreen Company
Engineering Service
Iowa State College
Rosscreen
City Garbage Collection Plan Inconsistent Rules
Regular garbage collection is underway with two employees, as a truck was purchased for the city. City Clerk De Wit notes routes are new and residents are unsure of pickup days and curb placement. Cans must be five gallon minimum, wrapped in paper, with tight lids. trash goes into the can and will be dumped regardless of contents. Papers and magazines should be bagged. truck operates on east and west streets Mondays and Thursdays, north and south streets Tuesdays and Fridays. Place garbage on the curb in front of homes, not in alleys. homes without alleys risk confusion. Employed workers Charles Pope and Delmar Needham are conducting collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cty
de Wit
Patrolia
Urh
Charles Pope
Delmar Needham
Kempkes Roe to Holland and Church Mission
Tunis Kempkes Roe is assigned as Fraternal Missioner to cooper with the World Council of Churches in Europe. Roland Elliott, Director of Immigration Services, confirms the appointment. Kempkes Roe has chaired the Reform Church in America World Service for five years and will interpret the Refugee Relief Act while representing American churches on resettlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunis Kempkes Roe
Holland
Kempspe
Reformed Church In America World Service
United States
Dutch Costume Exchange Sponsored by TIT Society April 15
The Dutch costume exchange will be held at the Legion Hall on Friday April 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. Costumes should be clean and in good repair with prices attached. Return by 5 p.m. to collect money for sold costumes or pick up unsold items. Bring any costume your family can part with. sizes may be missing and patterns or pictures will be available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Easter Cantata at First Reformed Church Friday Night
Easter cantata directed by Fred Whalley with Raymond Den Adel at the piano features colored slides illustrating the life of Jesus from crucifixion to resurrection. The program includes eight scenes, will be at 8:00 pm in Fellowship Hall on April 8, with no admission charge though an offering will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Joseph
Magdalene John
Emmaus
Gallilee
John
Fred Whalley
Raymond den Adel
Fellowship Hall
Holland Delegation Heads to Europe and U S Resettlement Talks
Mr Kempki leads a Holland delegation visiting Switzerland where the World Council of Churches European headquarters is located in Berne. He will meet Church World Service representatives to discuss Hollanders resettling in the U S. He spends April 12 and 18 in New York City for a training conference, boards a plane on April 16, and expects a three week absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Switzerland
World Council of Churches In Europe
Berne
Kempki
Church
U. S
New York City
New York
Tulip Festival Queen Ballot Campaign Offers Votes
Citizens may vote for the 1955 Tulip Queen and Attendants by mailing or dropping ballots at Van Sittert's store. Unmarried women aged 17 to 25 with Pella addresses may be nominated. ballots due April 16 with name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
van Sittert
Pella
Freshmen Win Pietenpol Cup in Douwstra Chapel Friday
Freshman girls won the fourth annual Pietenpol Cup Contest held April 1 in Douwstra Chapel. The freshmen produced Deep Roots showing diverse cultures and customs with a gnarled tree symbolizing America's growth. Sophomores presented Starland with scenes of a courtroom, Starland Utopia, and lighting for a space voyage. Cup awarded by Dr. H. W. Pietenpol. recognition for lighting went to several students.
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Douwstra Chapel
Shirley de
Starland
Scarlet
Laurie Hopp
North Star
Starland Utopia
Bonnie Weuselink
H. W. Pietenpol
Arlys van Zee
Elaine Buteyn
Elsie Schaap
Mary Buwalda
Dave de Nelsky
Ed Parais
Ed Scholtens
Elliot Tania
Bob Verdoorn
Linus Young
System Clinic at REA Building on April 18
Baker Manufacturing Company of Evaneville Wisconsin will be at the REA Building on Wednesday April 18 to answer questions about system programs. Representatives will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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We System
Rea
Baker Manufacturing Company
Evaneville
Wisconsin
Tulip Time operetta to lead 1955 festival in May
Pella hosts three act comedy New Shoes with cast including Ray Vander Wiel and Marinella Hoksbergen. Tickets go on sale April 9 and 16 at Vander Ploeg’s Bakery. Tulip Time marks 18th annual festival with lead roles chosen from Central College staff and students.
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Pella Christian High School
Eypineslum
Young People’s Society of the
Second Christian Reformed Church
Vander Ploeg's
Willie
Ray Vander Wiel
Francine
Marinella Hoksbergen
Ralph Hoksbergen
Gerald Huyser
Elmer Dobbs
Mr. Dobbs
Pella
CUI
Haih Bette Bru Rosilla
Hendrick van Ooster
al Jen Wortman
Christina
Maril Spoelstra
Thesopebec
Spindle
Dick Cooled Baxter
George de Vries
Dick Warren
Bob Barnes
Edith Sedrel le Cocq
Maurice Birdsall
Larry Grooters
Larry Mills
Osendorf
Guidance Clinic Draws 325 High School Seniors
The second annual Guidance Clinic at Central College campus Friday hosted 325 seniors from 11 high schools including Sully Lynnville Bussey and Pella Public. Emmet K. Butler of Maytag Newton urged decisions should serve all, not just self. Sessions covered military service, trades, and general areas from mechanics to radio. Contributors included E E Osborn and Evelyn Eng with Dr Walter De Kock chairing the planning committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Emmet K. Butler
Maytag Company
Newton
Ohlan Ia
James Graham
E. E. Osborn
Evelyn M. Eng
Broadlawns Hospital
Des Moines
Norman Miller
Waukee
Eleanor Carris
Department of Social Welfare
Pella
Sully
Lynnville
Buscey
Pirie City
Pleasant Mile
Colfax
Rnsxville
Polls Christian
Walter de Kock
Open House at The Model Store Saturday
Ormhoudt and Kempkes announce an open house at The Model Store this Saturday April 9 to celebrate a 38 year old business. The event marks a full renovation with interior painting, lighting updates, rebuilt cabinets, reconfigured displays, and relocated fashion items for improved privacy and access. Patrons will receive favors during the event and the shop emphasizes a refreshed floor and updated presentation for men and boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormhoudt & Kempkes
Ie Paws
Sully H. S. Band to play on KIOA April 9
The Sully High School band will perform on the Farm and Home Talent Show at radio station KIOA in Des Moines on Saturday April 9 at 10 30 in the morning. The Senale of Sully and the north country invite listeners and many Pella residents will be interested.
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Sully High School
KIOA
Des Moines
Sully
North Country
Pella
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Usuren
Hope
Delma
Nesdham
Chronicle News
Walter Hearlcheon
Carolyn Coleman
Len de Beer
Cunera Vom Emmerik
Redlands
California
TIT Society
South
Country
P. C. Gym
Florence
Merle Vander Schaaf
Actin
Pembrooke
Central
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Guidance Clinic
Sully H. S
C. C. Buerkens
Brabant
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