Tulip Time Flower Show Seeks Artistic Division Entries
The Tulip Time flower show invites entries in two main artistic sections. Dried arrangements battle for the Award of Distinction, with niche category entries due by May 5 under Glenda Daven at 628-3020. Nature Art and Industry limits to 12 entries, with titles May Happening Spring Tonic and May Maze, plus interpretive tulip designs. Tri-color and Creative design allow unlimited entries, reserved with Maribelle Van Tuyl at 628-3016 and Uella Peters at 628-2028, respectively. All must include tulips except dried arrangements. Junior division welcomes kindergarten through eighth grade, reservations via Jo Ryerson at 628-4811. Pella Garden Club will award tulip bulbs to blue ribbon winners in artistic and horticulture divisions.
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Glenda Daven
Maribelle van Tuyl
Uella Peters
Jo Ryerson
Pella Garden Club
Garden Club Plans April and May Activities
The Pella Garden Club met April 2 at the First Reformed Church fellowship hall. Planting of flowering trees along Broadway from Webster to Lincoln School shifted to April 12 due to cold weather. Steering committee for the adopt tree project includes Wella Peters Kay De Cook and Marilyn Aldrich. Plans for a fall bus trip to the Chicago area three days were announced by Sonja Overman. Flower show setup May 5 with entry May 7 at 1 p.m. Entries invited in all divisions except tables and Distinction. Members will attend the May 13 District meeting in Des Moines with oriental arrangements as guest. Morning program by Mrs Walter Otto Des Moines covered the flower show schedule and arrangements. Salad luncheon served to about 60. organizers Esther De Zwarte Sonja Overman Maurine Timmer and Betty Van Weelden in charge. May meeting will be a nature hike with guest Alice Carlson.
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Pella Garden Club
Fellowship Hall
The
First Reformed Church
Broadway
Webster
Lincoln School
Wella Peters
Kay de Cook
Marilyn Aldrich
Sonja Overman
Chicago
Marie
Garden Club
Des Moines
Walter Otto
Esther de Zwarte
Maurine Timmer
Betty van Weelden
Alice Carlson
The Chronicle Welcomes Our New Neighbors to Pella
A list of new Pella residents moving from Minneapolis, Leighton, Newton, Oskaloosa, Humeston, Grinnell, Monroe, San Diego, and other places. Names include Bruce and Deana Grier, Robert and Linda Groenenboom, Kevin Tratchel, Brad and Debbie Lester, Alvin and Thelma Sneller, Walter and Anna Steenhoek, Gary and Susan Tate, Henry and Wilma Van Kooten, Douwe and Mary Van Sant, Raymond and Lois Wharton, and Mike and Linda Williams. Occupations span CPA, Vermeer, Skiff Hospital, Rosscreen Co. and Amway sales.
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Brad
Debbie Lester
Sunrise Court
Lesters
Oskaloosa
Peoria
Vermeer Manufacturing Co
Debbie
Boomsma Produce
Alvin
Thelma Sneller
Shawna
Newton
Walter
Anna Steenhoek
E. 14Th St
Leighton
Gary
Susan Tate
University St
Apt. 1
Tates
Humeston
Grinnell
Skiff Hospital
Henry
Wilma van Kooten
Washington St
Pella
New Sharon
Douwe
Mary van Sant
Monroe
Raymond
Lois Wharton
Oskaloosa St
Ray
Rosscreen Co
San Diego
Calif
Mike
Linda Williams
South St
Amway
Des Moines area student wins accounting contest
Cherilyn Van Dyk of Otley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn DeKock, a Des Moines Area Community College accounting specialist student, took first place in the Accounting Practices I contest at the State Office Education Assoc conference in Des Moines recently.
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Cherilyn van Dyk
Glenn DeKock
Otley
Des Moines
Region VI Jaycees honor and engagement notice
Naaktgeboren earns Region VI Secretary Treasurer recognition. Pella Jaycees Ed Jansen and Allen De Kock receive Outstanding Region VI Jaycee awards, while Steve De Zwarte makes the region's top five. Betrothed: Cora Van Wyk to Audie Hollon of Milan Mo. They study at the School of the Ozarks Point Lookout Mo and plan a late summer wedding.
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Naaktgeboren
Pella Jaycees
Ed Jansen
Allen de Kock
Steve de Zwarte
Chronicle Photo
Leonard van Wyk
Pella
Cora
Audie Hollon
Charles Richard Hollon
Milan
School of the Ozarks
Point Lookout
Pet Show Planned at Pella Community Day Care Center
The Pella Day Care Center hosts a pet show for area residents on Saturday April 26 from 9 30 to 11 30 a m at 913 Washington St Admission is 50 cents for children 75 cents for adults 50 cents per animal entry and 25 cents for each additional animal entry by the same child All children junior high age and younger may bring pets Animals must be restrained and children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult Ribbons go to the top three in each category One animal will be named Champion of the Show Special fun awards will be given A local veterinarian will answer questions If rain occurs the event moves to May 3 Spectators welcome.
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Pella Community Day Care Center
Washington St
Renauds Celebrate 25th Anniversary at Tracy Home
Renauds Wayne and wife observed their 25th anniversary at their Tracy Route 1 residence. Guests included attendants from their wedding in New Sharon and friends from Monroe Pella Newton Des Moines Prairie City and Des Moines. Anniversary date noted as April 11 and a coffee time followed the celebration.
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Wayne Renaud
New Sharon
Rte. 1
Tracy
Ishmeal Miller
Monroe
John Breaklander
Pella
Jacob Stiernemann
Otley
Lois Hicks
Newton
David Hobbs
David, Jr
Howard Renaud
Kenneth McDaniel
James
Des Moines
Josephine Renaud
Prairie City
Donald Beerends
Cancer Crusade Drives Local Giving Theme
The Time and Temperature service from a local bank promotes Knowing and Giving as a way of living to fight cancer. The North Marion County Cancer Crusade sees broad support as contributors respond to the appeal by Special Gifts Campaign chairman John P. Ver Meer and campaign member Keith.
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North Marion County
John P. Ver Meer
Special Gifts Campaign
Keith
Local Crusade Drives Spark Broad Volunteer Support
Good Response Gates heads the Business and Industry solicitation with a splendid response. Volunteer workers started the Residential Drive in April, a month set aside nationally for the Crusade. One volunteer reports people are more receptive and asking many questions.
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Gates
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Jeffrey
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