Tulip Queen and Attendants Selection Set for April 11
Citizens of Pella vote Saturday April 11 at the City Office to choose four Attendants from nine nominees and one Queen from four candidates. Polls run 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Voters may vote for Attendants and Queen with eligible names. Spoiled ballots result from writing in ineligible names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polla
Doris
Janet Vande Kieft
Ruth Klein
Jeanette Lankelma
Cora Mae Vander Linden Culpolder
Madeline Vander Zyl
Pella
Lois Vanden Berg
Martha van Berkum
Jeanne van Gerkum
Virginia Kempkes
Historical Society
Chamber of Commerce
Tulip Time Committees
Twelve Boys Graduate From Pella Part Time School
The Pella Part Time School for out of school youth held a graduation in March awarding certificates to twelve members who completed the required number of meetings on farm mechanics. The ceremony at the high school featured a movie program including The River and project tour films, plus games and a well rounded evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Nual
Cour
Old Regular Technical Sergeant Langerak Details Service
Technical Sergeant Du dok Langerak of the 346th Field Artillery, 90th Division, stationed at Camp Barkeley Abilene, is described as “Duke” and is the son of Mrs Emma Jo Langerak of Pelle. He served in the military during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudok Langerak
346Th Field Artillery
Barkeley
Abilene
Mee
Duke
Emma Jo) Langerak
Pelle
Nomination of Best Citizens at Pella High School
Pella High School conducts senior and junior class elections for Best Citizens, using a 100 point scorecard covering honesty, attitude, cooperation, sportsmanship, respect, loyalty and promptness. Eight citizens receive medals at Commencement, with past winners including Vander Zyl Kuyk Kempkes and Van Berkum.
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Citzen
Reeve Eel
Hawkeye Boys State
American Legion of the Star
Des Moines
Iowa
Rotary Club
Pella
Hawkeye Boys
Loren Vander Zyl
Max Kuyk
James Kempkes
Pella High School
Citien
Lester ‘Terlouw
Connie van Berkum
Marjorie van Wyk Jean Renaud
Orleath Vogelaar
Betty Jo Vande Geest
Pella Rotary
Herbert Vander Waal
Ralph Wisse
Joe Woods
Loren Vander Zyl Ray de Wit
2000th Mahaska hospital birth celebrated as milestone event
A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Wilbur B Hagen of Pella Route 3 at Mahaska County Hospital on April 8 1942. The hospital marked its 2000th confinement case by offering free delivery room service and ten days of hospital care. The anesthetist donated the anesthetic and local Oskaloosa businesses contributed to the celebration.
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Wilbur B. Hagen
Pella
Route 3
Mahaska County Hospital
Wilbur
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Central College Receives Mango Wood Gift Furniture
Three large boxes from Indi arrive at Central College containing eight pieces of rosewood chapel furniture from Kutpadi Industrial Institute Arcot Mission Reformed Church of America. Gifted by Dr Ben Rottschaefer head of the school. Shown are Shirley Gosselink and Mrs Marion G Rocky Hill packing the chapel items. The pieces arrive wrapped in old Chicago Tribunes with dates confirming shipment through customs in Chicago.
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Central College
Indi
Kutpadi Industrial Institute
The
Arcot Mission
the Reformed Church of America
Ben Rottschaefer
Shirley Link
Tosselink
Marion G
Rocky Hill
N. J
Wen
Wanpun
Wisco
Gosselink
Chicago
Tulip Time kickoff dinner planned at Legion Hall
Historical Society and Chamber of Commerce leaders met at Jordan Hall for an informal planning dinner. S.A. Sundven was named general chair for Tulip Time, with Dutch costume emphasized and Dutch Village and A Day in Holland promoted. Queen and Attendants will be announced at a Chamber dinner at Legion Hall on April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Historical Society
Chamber of Commerce
Jordan Hall
Holland
Chamber of Commrece
Lexion Hall
C.F. Dykstra
Grundman
Fred Lautenbach
Bernie Vander Linden
M. Goodwin
Lautenbach & Ver Dught
Arie Schilder
RS. Grundman
Anthony 'Tysseting
Chas
F. Dykstra
Hospital birth race ends with winning Lasket
The event described shows Mrs Mugen and Mrs Brummel arriving at the Hospital for a stork race. Team members include Miss Margaret Vande Kieft, Miss Bertha Putz, and Miss Ethel Smith. Under gas anesthesia, the delivery was assisted, with Miss Putz guiding and Miss Vande Kieft keeping things running. The referee declared the winning Lasket by the Hagens at 12 06 am.
Wear that costume at Tulip Time Festival
Visitors enjoy our flowers and authentic costumes at Tulip Time more than anything else. Wearing costumes is great fun and a simple contribution to a successful festival.
J C Penney Celebrates Fortieth Birthday Across Nation
J C Penney Co marks its 40th anniversary with founder J C Penney urging thrift and sound buying. He notes the chain’s 1600 stores, cash transactions, and low profits to help Americans live well for less while promoting War Savings Bonds and Stamps. The message appears in an advertisement in this issue.
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Pelly Penney
J. C. Penney
Hs Own
Times
Mr. Penney
Farming Round the Hill Contouring Gains Marion County Support
Farmers in Marion County adopt contour farming to curb soil erosion and boost yields. Reports claim corn yields rise by tens of bushels per acre, with advocates citing soil preservation and water conservation. Contouring aligns rows to terrain, trapping water in furrows and reducing topsoil loss, notes from Old English Creek watershed participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
B.C. Madson
Old English Creek
Pella seeks extra pledges to hit war bonds goal
Community drives for War Savings Bonds fall $85,000 short of the $500,000 target. Chairmen urge analysis of pledges, pledges from higher income residents, and additional purchases to reach the sum. Summaries show totals by ward and township as of April 8 with a predicted finish if more pledges arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PH. Ruyper
Otley
Summit Township
Summit
Nowash
Prairie Township
Saint Elmo Show At High School Friday Night
The Young People’s Societies of the First Christian Reformed Church present a new version of Saint Elmo at the High School Auditorium Friday April 24. The story follows Elmo Murray who regains faith and becomes a clergyman with help from Edna Earl, a mountain girl, in a cast including Mrs. Murray, Edna Earl, and other local names. New York needs its air raid wardens and Iowa invites more victory gardens.
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First Christian Reformed Church
Saint Elmo
New York
Iowa
District Music Contest Here Friday and Saturday
District music contest details appear in fragmentary form with names and places. Infante is connected to New York City address 813 2nd Battalion Postmaster. He is the husband of Carol, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Carson of Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Infante
P.O
New York City
Carol
Henry Carson
Pella
Picture of Pella Boys in Service for Tulip Festival
Request to bring pictures of Pella area servicemen and residents with Pella post office addresses to Wilson's Jewelry by April 80. Include address if known. Send postcard size photos if possible. uniforms preferred, otherwise any photograph.
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Pella
Wilson
Dr Loudon to Speak at Central College Commencement
His Excellency Dr Alexander Loudon Netherlands minister to the United States will headline Central College 89th annual commencement on May 18. Dr Loudon has served since 193% as Netherlands envoy to the U S with postings in London Buenos Aires Madrid and Bern and represented the Netherlands at the League of Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Loudon
Netherlands
United States
Central College
Irwin J. Lubbers
Loudon
Pella
Holland
Uned
League of Nations
London
Buenos Aires
Madrid
Gisbon
Bern
Switzerland
District State Music Contest grows bigger with new entries
Baxter Montezuma and New Sharon join 25 schools for a two day event to be held Friday and Saturday. Nearly 1000 contestants compete in 100 events, with Oskaloosa sending the largest entry at 136 in 42 events under Ivan Kennedy. Vocal and piano events Friday, instrumental Saturday, four studios, and multiple judges.
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Baxter
Montezuma
New Sharon
Oskaloosa
Rand
Ivan Kennedy
Law
State Music Association
B. Pearl Mapel
Des Moines
Ansel Martin
Iowa City
W. Ef, Hays
Iowa State Teachers College
James P. Robertson
Springfield
Alonzo Leach
George Vendle
Columbia
Newton A
Grinnell
Knoxville
Oskato
Brooklyn
Moravia
Pella
Barnes City
Eddyville
Gilman
Melcher
Minze
Monroe
Pleasantville
Bussey
Cedar
Dallas
Guernsey
Kellogg
Second Reformed Church
District FFA Contest at Pella High School
The district FFA contest will be held at Pella High School on April 15 with 35 eligible schools competing. Events include chapter contest public speaking extemporaneous speaking and parliamentary procedure. Several entries have been secured and local judges will evaluate the events. Winners advance to the state FFA contest in Ames on May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High School
Ames
Smelly Story Tells of Pella Damage Suit
The Pella district court petition, filed by rit Slycord against John Be Winter, seeks 2360 damages and an injunction over a North Pella dump described as foul. It alleges a smelly burn of offal and chicken waste, drifting odors, polluted water, and invading rodents. The filing notes the nuisance affects the plaintiff and others nearby. A Knoxville Journal item ends with a note about a hummingbird able to fly nearly a mile per minute.
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Pella
Rit Slycord
John Be Wmneter
North Pella
de Winter
Knoxville Journal
Blackout Hits Sheldon Across Five Areas
A sudden ground freeze caused a rapid frost pull on insulation, loosening underground cables and triggering outages in five locations. Water entered cables, delaying full service restoration for several days. Authorities investigated cause as an unavoidable weather related event.
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Sheldon
Daily Sudsy Wash Keeps Stove Drip Pan Stainless
The only way to keep a stove drip pan stainless is by washing it daily in sudsy water, whether gas or electric, to prevent staining and buildup. This quick routine protects the pan’s finish and maintains kitchen cleanliness.
Annapolis of the Air announces cadet transfer and training
William Vande Kieft of 214 Franklin, Pella Iowa, has been named a Naval Aviation Cadet and sent to Pensacola Florida for flight training after passing elimination at Kansas City and completing seven months at the Annapolis of the Air. He attended Central College at Pella and Iowa State College at Ames. He will be commissioned in the Naval Reserve or Marine Corps Reserve and go on active duty. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Louis Schuring at their country home on Saturday April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vande Kieft
J, MW. Vande Kieft
Franklin
Pella
Iowa
Naval Air Station
Pensacola
Fla
van de Kieft
Central College
Iowa State College
Ames
Naval Reserve Aviation Base
Kansas City
Kan
Annnapolis
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Bill Vandert
Everett Vande Voort
Charles de Wild
Pete van Ooyen
Bernace Vander Linden
Dorothy Vander Ploeg
Margie Veenman
Anna Mae Langerak
Floyd Mathhes
Stanley Verploegh
Sheila Drost Cora Mae Vander Linden
Lois van Vlidt
Jean van Gerkum
van Berkum
Tom Grundman
Carl Vander Plog
Cora Mae Vander Linden
Virginia Carpenter
Margaret de Wild
Indiana Dras
Industri
Centralsion
Ndorn
Douwstra Chapel
Legion Hall
S.A. Sundven
Sandven
Cc. C. Buerkens Res
Garden Square
J.C. Penney Co
Post Offic
Pela
LJ Lubbers
Wormhoudt
Ben Kuyk
Dykstra
Lake Prairie
Mer Nolen
South
G. Hlysgeling
Parl van Hemert
J. Vanden Baard
Elmo Murray
Ralph
Johanna Keuning
Edna Earl
Gertrude Vander Ploeg
A. Loudon
Don Douwstra
Columbus Street
John Leydens
Hazel Street
East Pella
Itacine
Dr. and
Mrs. Loudon
Annapolis
Mrs
Louis Schuring
William Vanda Kieft
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