Tulip Queen Announcement Party Set For April 20
The balloting for Tulip Time Queen and five attendants concluded Saturday with the top vote-getters named. The Queen Selection Committee will notify finalists anonymously, host a supper at the Country Club on Tuesday afternoon April 20 with three external judges. A public announcement party follows at Legion Hall at 8:00 pm with music by local groups, interviews of candidates, and refreshments to end the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Oskaloosa, Grinnell, and
Newton Chambers of Commerce
Legion Hall
Paul
Bali
Food Specialist Miss Sullivan to Address Pella Club
Miss Lenore Sullivan food artist and catering professor from Town State College will speak to the Woman's Federated Club in the Second Reformed Church parlors at 2 30 PM on April 20. She authored What to Cook for Company and the One for the Pot column in Iowan magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenore Sullivan
Town State College
Woman's Federated Club
Second Reformed Church
Beef and Gravy Distribution Today in Knoxville
State Department of Public Instruction donated canned beef and gravy are distributed to unemployed and public assistance recipients in the courthouse basement starting today during office hours. Certified recipients need only claim the beef while others may obtain a certificate at the welfare office. Additional foods such as mill, cheese, and dried potatoes will be provided as they become available, with Marion County continuing the surplus food program while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Public Instruction
Marion County
Kuyper to Represent N A M at European Manufacturers Conference
P H Kuyper president of Ros screen Co will represent the National Association of Manufacturers at the International Conference of Manufacturers in Europe during May. The U S delegation will divide into six war groups including Benelux chaired by Kuyper. Paris hosts joint sessions with European counterparts May 23. Kuyper and Mrs Kuyper depart April 20 from New York, travel through Italy Switzerland Austria and Germany to The Hague for the May 16 opening at the ambassador’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Kuyper
Rosscreen Co
International Conference of Manufacturers
Europe
Council of European Industrial Federations
National Association of Manufacturers
U. S
Free World
Marre
Germany
Switzerland
Per
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
Paris
Call Out For Men in Ow Softball Meet With Merchants
In a rain reduced schedule the Merchants host a Call Out For Men softball event. The meeting, set for Tuesday, features a weather impacted format and brief play window.
Rooms wanted for Tulip Time visitors seek spare lodging
A notice seeks spare rooms for Tulip Time visitors. Interested helpers should contact Mrs. Winifred Roorda the official hostess at 508 Lincoln telephone Red 468.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Roorda
Lincoln
Pella Tulip Time Featured in April Palimpsest
The April Palimpsest from the Towa Historical Society will include a 16 page history of Pella’s Tulip Time with photos and a chapter on the Orange City Festival. William J. Petersen authors the Iowa section, James Trenem an Orange City piece, and George Ver Steeg covers Pella. Five hundred copies ordered for Pella Historical Society, with local demand considered low. Sale arrangements pending. price noted as very reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Historical Society
Pella
Pella Historical Society
Orange City
Iowa
William J. Petersen
Iowa Society
Towa
James Treneman
Orange City Capital
George Ver Steeg
Chronicle
Poetry Reader and Orator Placed in Pi Kappa Delta Tourney
At the Pi Kappa Delta Tournament in Carbondale last week Central College earned placements in poetry reading and women's oratory. Arlen Salthouse of Hasbrouck Heights N J won a superior rating and read at the banquet. Norma Stephenson of Blockton Iowa rated excellent with her oration The Red Paint Brush. Beulah Roorda and Lary Buwalda of Pella competed in women s debate, beating Bradley and Monmouth but losing to Wheaton Illinois Normal and Northern Illinois. Competition remained keen with about 180 participants from 25 schools in men s debate and 10 in women s debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pi Kappa Delta
Carbondalley
Central College
Arlen Salthouse
Hasbrouch Heights
N. J
Norma Stephenson
Blockton
Lary Buwalda
Beulah Roorda
Pella
Bradley University
Monmouth College
Wheaton College
Illinois Normal
Northern Iilin College
Monsoor Sedarat
Shiraz
Iran
Ruth Circle to Present All-Request Program
The Ruth Circle Society of Leighton Church will sponsor an all-request program on Thursday evening April 22 1964 at 7 30 pm. A social hour follows in the church basement and everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Circle Society of the
Leighton Chr
Easter Sunrise Service at Second Reformed Church
The public is invited to an Easter sunrise service at 6 30 am at the Second Reformed Church. Sponsored by Christian Endeavor youth groups, with members of the various societies participating. Speaker is Dr William Wing of Central College. An unrelated line notes an estimated 4 000 000 sleepwalkers in the U S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed Church
Christian Endeavor
Reformed Churches
William Wing
Centrral College
School Directors Consider Change in Kindergarten Age
At a special Board of Education meeting last week the superintendent's recommendation to raise kindergarten entry age was discussed. Currently five by November 15 is standard. many communities require September 1. Benefits cited include better physical readiness, fewer lower-grade failures, and smoother high school progress. a graduate could finish high school at 16 or 17, and still be eligible for activities until age 20. Parents are invited to share opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Choir Program by Protestant Ref Church Choirs
On Monday evening April 19 at 1 45 a choir from Oskaloosa and Pella Protestant Reformed Churches will perform at the Pella Protestant Reformed Church. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mi Bers
Oskaloosa
Pella
Sacred Concert By College Choir In Chapel Apr 25
Central College A Cappella Choir under Prof Laurence Groeters presents its annual home concert in Douwstra Chapel Sunday April 25 at 3:00 p.m. The 40 member group, fresh from a tour of Illinois Michigan New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania, performs sacred music aligned with church year traditions and includes scriptural readings to enhance continuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Laurence Groeters
Illinois
Michigan
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Douwstra Chapel
Reformed Church In America
Central
Red Cross drive totals announced for Pella area
T G Chinn Fultz reports completion of the annual Red Cross fund drive. A total of 1 366 registered members contributed at least one dollar. Receipts show City of Pella 2485.66 Lake Prairie Township 591.75 Summit Township and part of Polk 397.05 total 3471.46. Appreciation extended to solicitors and Lion Women Auxiliary for coffee service. Local chapter received a Certificate of Honor for distinction.
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Red Cross
City
Pella
Lake Prairie
Summit Township
Polk
Women’s Auxiliary of the Lion
Cancer Crusade Launched Tuesday Afternoon At Tea
The Cancer Fund Crusade kicked off Tuesday afternoon with volunteers from Pella Lake Prairie Summit and Red Rock townships. Lucille Anderson Chariton senior field director presented the film 1 in 5 and offered tips. North of the river area quota is 1700 dollars and is hoped to be reached promptly. Darel Mensch Marion County State Bank assistant cashier was named treasurer and will receive crusader returns any day except Saturday before April 27 closing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cancer Fund Crusade
Frank Boot
Pella
Lake Prairie
Summit
Red Rock
Lucille Anderson
Chariton
Crusaders
Darel Mensch
Marion County State Bank
Lake Prairie Township
Mensch
Pella Classis C. E. To Present Talent Program
The Christian Endeavor Youth Fellowship groups of the Pella Classis sponsor a Talent Night Thursday April 22 at 7 45 oclock at the Third Reformed Church in Pella. Acts include an accordion duet trumpet solo and chalk talk with a film The Road Back a social hour after. Proceeds fund bus transportation for the State C E Convention in June at Orange City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Youth Fellowship
Pella Classis
Third Reformed
Pella
Classis
C. E
Orange City
Kiwanians Recall 1953 Grid Season in Movie Reel
Pella Kiwanis Club weekly dinner meetings at the Coffee Shop feature a film reel with highlights from the 1958 Big Ten football season. Rudy Ulrich notes Knoxville Veterans Hospital inmates enjoyed the same film, and Kiwanis president Verle Ver Dught proposes support for the Pella Tulip Festival as a major community project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Rudy Ulrich
Knoxville Veterans’ Hospital
Verle Ver Dught
Kiwanis
Len Howe Hosts Second Peanut Day at Vogelaar's Hardware
Len Howe greeted about 2,000 attendees at Vogelaar's Hardware Saturday April 10 for Peanut Day. The event drew visitors from Des Moines Kensett Manchester Grinnell Newton Bussey Oskaloosa Knoxville and Monroe with prizes including a $20.05 gift and a $24.95 reel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogelaar
Vogelaar Hardware
Lon Howeson
Arecter
Unis Haan
Carl Vog
Sandra Klein
Ben Vogelaar
Carl Vogepa
Len Howe
Bo 7
Vogelaar’s
Des Moines
Kensett
Manchester
Grinnell
Newton
Busney
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Monroe
Nelson Fielma
Jim
Good Friday Proclamation by Pella Ministers Association
The Pella Ministers Association invites the community to a three hour Good Friday period of prayer and meditation on Friday April 16 from twelve noon to three o'clock. Edward H. Tanis, president, says the vigil aims to seek Christ’s guidance amid global fear and conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Calvary
Pella Ministers’ Association
Edward H. ‘Tanis
Girls of Pella High Basketball Squad Guests at Banquet
Pella High School Girls' Basketball team enjoyed a banquet in the Webster school gym last Thursday. Sandra Cummings as toastmistress introduced the Combo band and Rev. Russell Redeker gave thoughtful remarks. Patsy Schreiner recalled amusing basketball trip incidents. Sandra Cummings and Wilma Roorda named honorary co-captains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Webster School
Sandra Cummings
Russell Redeker
Patsy Schreiner
Wilma Roorda
Union Good Friday service at Second Ref. Church schedule
Good Friday union service set for April 16 at Second Reformed Church. Seven "words" begin at 12 00 and run to 3 00 with hours for hymns scriptures prayers and messages led by various pastors. Businesses close 12 00 to 3 00 to allow employee attendance.
Goose Without Tail Puts Leighton's Den Burger in Doghouse
In Leighton Iowa a wandering gander eludes suitors as Dirk Benntema's birds court it. Harry Den Barger chases with a salt cellar to nudge the bird back to its gaggle, but the goose escapes tail first. The town laments the missing tail as the gander is retrieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chronicle
Leighton
Iowa
Dirk Benntema
Harry den Barger
Harry
Dirk
Local Names Tie to Gift Certificates and Firms
The record lists individuals My Van Maren Alvin Nicuwsma Mrs Paul Tetlouw Mrs Simon Fopma and Ronald Ver Meer linked to a gift certificate event. Companies represented include The Admiral Corporation Red Jacket Mfg Co Reynolds Do It Yourself Aluminum and the Aormotor Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My -van Maren
Alvin Nicuwsma
Paul Tetlouw
Simon Fopma
Ronald Ver Meer
Admiral, Corporation
Red Jacket Mfg. Co
Reynolds ‘Do
Central Placed Second in Quad Track Meet at Kuyper Field
Central College opened its spring sports season with a quad meet at Kuyper Field last Thursday, finishing second to Carthage College in Illinois. Carthage scored 78.5, while Central totaled 46.5 with three firsts from Harold Hiemstra, Bill Wehrell, and Dale Bush. Freshmen Hiemstra, Boelkens, and Vanden Oever showed promise in sprints and hurdles. Dale Bush led scoring with 14 points, followed by Hiemstra with 11. Arvid Pierson was absent due to weights.
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Central College
Kuyper Field
Carthage College
Ilinois
Carthage
Central
Harold Hiemstra
Bill Wehrell
Dale Bush
Parsons
Penn College
LaVerne Boelkens
Dick Vanden Oever
Igh
Bush
Hiemstra
Arvid Pierson
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Forecenian
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Women of the Federated Club
Miss Sullivan
Sullivan
William van Sittert
N.A.M
Holland
Bridagh Apelie
Pi Kappa Delta Tourney
UNION
U. 8
Chronicle News
Amvet
Lucil di
Ella
Mrs. Frank
Bond
Cancer Crusade
Pella Classis C. E
Kiwanians
Girls of Pella High
Jesus
E. H. Tanis
Paradise
P. Y. We Jong
C. Colter
Rock of
R. Redeker
American Bible Society
J.C. Toom
Scorin
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