Miss Virginia Van Gorp Elected Tulip Queen 1938
In Pella last Saturday voters chose Miss Virginia Van Gorp as the 1938 Tulip Queen with attendants Anna Joyce Klein Janet Klyn Leona Schilder and Bernace Vander Linden. The announcement followed a Chamber of Commerce dinner where the quartet were introduced with their families listed.
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Anna Joyce Klein
Janet Klyn
Leona Schilder
Bernace Vander Linden
Pella
T. G. Fultz
Jacob Prins
M. Kempkes
Virginia van Gorp
H. P. van Gorp
Janet’ Klyn
Chamber of Commerce
John G. Klein
Anne Klyn
Arie
Schilder
B. F. Vander Linden
Cleanup Days in Pella April 27 and 28
Mayor T G Fultz urges 100 percent cooperation for Pella cleanup days on April 27 and 28 to prepare for the tulip festival. Residents are asked to gather rubbish and surplus grass and weeds, place them in city receptacles, and improve the city’s appearance to keep its reputation as the Cleanest City in Iowa.
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T. G. Fultz
Pella
Iowa
Fultz
Pella Classis Holds Spring Meeting in Pella First Reformed
Pella Classis of the Reformed Circle met in spring session at First Reformed church Pella. Retiring president Rev N Rozeboom opened, new president Rev I Hesselink took office. Reports from churches showed increased membership and contributions. Evening sermon by retiring president on Mark 14 16. Adjourned to fall session.
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Pella
Motion Picture Shown At High School In Pella
The Bene ficent Reprobate will be presented at Pella High School on Wednesday April 27 at 1 00 pm. Sponsored by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union as part of a nationwide temperance education fund drive the film aims to educate students. Shown before the combined junior and senior high schools the one hour program invites the public to attend with free admission.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Pella
Buerkens
J H Bosveld Dies in Mt Pleasant Iowa
John Bosveld of 705 West First street learned Wednesday of his brother J H Bosveld's death that morning in Mt Pleasant Iowa where he had lived for several years. He was about 70. Funeral services are Friday at Wormhoudt Funeral Home with interment in Grace Land. He leaves a brother two sisters and three children. Complete obituary next week.
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John Bosveld
West First Street
J. H. Bosveld
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Wormhoudt
Graceland
Bosveld
College Commencement Plans Announce May Exercises
With Commencement nearing, the College Commencement Committee led by Professor Liggett reveals speakers. The Baccalaureate sermon will be given by Rev. John Y. Brock of Plainfield New Jersey. Y M C A and Y W C A speaks by J William R Evarts of Buffalo Center Iowa. The Commencement address will be by Rev. Oliver H Sisson of New York City. Central exercises set for May 25 with Baccalaureate and Y M C A Y W C A talks on May 22.
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Liggett
John Y. Brock
D. D
Trinity Reformed Church
Plainfield
Y. M
Y. W
Agriculture students prepare for state contest at Ames
Local high school agriculture students anticipate the Agriculture Congress in Ames Town on May 12 13 and 14. Teams entered include Livestock Judging and Management General Agriculture Community Planning and an Open Forum Speaker. Members of each team will be selected soon by the agriculture instructor.
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Ames
Town
Federated Club Limits Debts to Signed Orders
The Federated Club will not be responsible for debts unless orders are signed by Helen Kempkes, Pres., and Elva Kuyper, Secretary.
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Helen Kempkes
Pres
Rotary Club Is Organized In This City Pella
A group of 16 business and professional men in Pella met April 19 at Vogelaar's Hardware to form a Rotary club, sponsored by Oskaloosa. Charter members include Irwin Lubbers, C. C. Buerkens, Leonard Allen, and L. Kuyper. L. A. Kuyper elected president with D. Den Adel as VP and L. A. Linder as sergeant at arms. Regular meetings 12:10 to 1:10 pm. charter ceremony to be delivered by Oskaloosa and Bill Brandon of Davenport. The club aims at service above self and will join the world Rotary network.
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Pella
Vogelaar
Frank L. McKormick
Rotary Club
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Rotary International
Irwin J. Lubbers
C. C. Buerkens
Leonard B. Allen
L. W. Hartley
Henry W. Vande Voort
John R. Gezel
Dick den Adel
D.F. Smith
L. A. Kuyper
Gary T
E. V. Goad
K. H. Bean
Leo A. Linder
G. H. van den Berg
EB. A. Carpenter
J. E. Schulz
D. den Adel
L. A. Linder
Secr Tary
L._s A
Chicago
International Organization
International Board of Directors
Oskaloosa Club
Bill Brandon
Davenport
Rotary
Science Students Place Well in Tests at Ames
Superintendent Buerkens announced that Philip Sibenga placed 8th and James Roorda 10th in a chemical identification test at Ames Science Day. The participants, from about 77 entrants across 59 schools, attended the April 9 program under instructor Mr. Groenendyke, marking another strong showing for P. H. S. students.
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Buerkens
Philip Sybenga
James Roorda
Ames
Mr. Groenendyke
Easter Lily Display Attracts Hundreds At Church
The Second Reformed church showcased seventy four Easter Lilies displayed by the Women’s Bible Class led by Mrs. Ralph Grundman. Prof Bobbitt and a committee arranged the setup with a candlelit central piece and open house from two to five Sunday afternoon. Organ music filled the worship space as hundreds viewed the display and prayed.
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Second Reformed Church
Ralph Grundman
Prof
Bobbitt
Art
College
Florence van Sittert
Mansford Versteeg
Hospers Kuyper
Stuart Kuyper
Peter George Gaass
Paul Blommers Reappointed as Dunlap School Superintendent
The Dunlap school board has named Paul Blommers, formerly at Shenandoah, to return as superintendent for the coming year. He has accepted the post and is praised for his instructional abilities. Our Want Ads bring results.
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Board of Education
Dunlap Schools
Paul Blommers
Shenandoah
Blommers
Kindley to Address Class of 1938 at High School
Edgar L. Kindley, formerly of Drake University, will deliver the commencement address to the Class of 1938. The talk titled Education for 1900 and Now will be given at the high school auditorium on Thursday, May 26. Kindley is a veteran speaker, formerly a Chahtaqua and lyceum lecturer, with many PTA and teachers institute appearances.
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Edgar 8. Kindley
Drake University
Des Moines
Kindley
Ehautaqua and
Lyceum
P.T. A
Yearly Meeting of Federated Clubs Held in Bussey
The annual county meeting of Federated Women's clubs met in Bussey with 47 registrations despite stormy weather. Reports from Knoxville and Bussey clubs were presented, a guest speaker from Des Moines spoke on Soil Conservation, and gifts were presented to Emma Anspach and W R Garretson for long service to the federation.
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Pella
Federated Woman's Clubs
Bussey
M. P
Ladies Aid Society
M. E
Bessie Pringle
Channing Smith
Granger
Federation
Pella Club
E. C. McClure
J. M. Davis
Knoxville
Clarence Vander Linden
Emma Anspach
Elsie Way
McClure
W. R. Garretson
Rene McConnell
C. H. Kersbergen
H. A. Bruner
Des Moines
J. E. Sandiland
Frank Avery
W. Vant der Ploeg
Rexall One Cent Sale Continues
The Rexall one cent sale at Vander Linden's drug store continues the balance of this week. Circular printed by the Chronicle gives full particulars of the many bargains offered and the chance to buy two articles for the price of one.
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Vander Linden
Chronicle
Card of Thanks from Den Hartog family
The family of Mr. and Mrs. Egbert Den Hartog and their sons Carl and Dale express gratitude to neighbors and friends for assistance and sympathy after their bereavement and thank them for the flowers sent.
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Egbert den Hartog
Carl and
Dale
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