Announcement Party Crowds Pella 1954 Tulip Queen
Packed Legion Hall for the 1954 Tulip Time announcement party as Judy Cook was named Queen with attendants Eloise De Zwarte Bernice De Geus Sally Jo Ver Dught and Marsha Jansen. The event featured local clubs performances and greetings from chamber officials.
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Fella
Legion Hall
Richard Tysseling
Pella
Siton
Oskaloosa
Grinnell
Judy Cook
Eloise de Zwarte
Bernice de Geus
Sally Jo Ver Dught
Marsha Jansen
Miss Cook
J. M. Cook
Marion de Zwarte
Francis de Geus
Mra
Verle Ver Dught
Mattle Jansen
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Bob van Vark
T. G. Fultz
Chambers of Commerce
Neil Hammer
Newton
Ed Franks
Bob Anderson
Paul Farrer
Bob Klein
Bob Menning
de Jong Floral Co
Chronicle News
Finer Tulip Show Planned for Pella Festival
Sponsors announce an expanded 1954 Tulip Flower Show in Pella with entries for all skill levels including beginners. A 2 PM May 1 demonstration by nationally known arranger Mrs Hazen Pettit at the Legion Hall will teach artistic tulip arranging with free public admission. The Tulip Show Schedule is printed on another page.
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Pella
Legion Hall
Hazen Pettit
Rotary Club to Sponsor Car Rodeo for Boys Under 19
The Rotary Club plans a car rodeo for boys up to 19, to be co sponsored by Newton with Pella Rotary. A written test and driving test will determine the winner who will compete in the state rodeo in Marshalltown. The program also included Tulip Time tours and a Rotary convention motion picture from Art Levin of Knoxville.
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Rotary
Harold Haverkamp
Junior Chambers of Commerce
Pella
Newton
Pella Rotary
Marshalltown
Ray de Haan
Earl’ Pohlman
Art Levin
Knoxville
International
Mexico City
Orehander
Cedar Falls
Walter de Kock
Frundt Explains Hybrid Seed Corn Production to G I Classes
Wm. Frundt, a local seed corn producer, spoke to G I classes on hybrid seed corn production. He outlined inbred lines, fertilizer use, planting rate, pest and wet control, harvesting, and the Sterile tassel method to reduce detasseling labor and provide farmers with corn varieties for silage or mixed uses. He urged farmers to understand the seed they eat and how better breeding can improve varieties.
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Jake de Haan
Bill) Frundt
G. I
Bill
Towa
Frandt
National Hospital Day Observed at Knoxville Facility
Knoxville Veterans Hospital announces National Hospital Day on May 12 with an Open Hour from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Local observance runs within National Hospital Week May 9 to May 15, honoring Florence Nightingale and marking the birthday of the hospital movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Knoxville Veterans Hospital
United States
James R. Jack
Mgr
Jack
Florence Nightingale
Pella Chronicle Publishes Entry Cutout Guide
The Pella Chronicle prints a ready reference for entrants. Mrs. Ralph Grundman is named chair of the entries committee to streamline the process.
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The
Pella Chronicle
Ralph Grundman
Kiwanians Hear Talk on Cancer and See Film
The Pella Kiwanis Club heard a lecture and a short movie on cancer at last week's meeting. Introduced by Mrs. M. C. Van Gorp, Mrs. Lucille Anderson stressed early cancer symptoms and urged memorization of signals. Kiwanis members Pete Gaass and Verle Ver Dught promoted a new Kiwanis Club in Monroe with a meeting planned. The board donated $25 to the Town Crippled Children's Fund. Guests included Dr. Peter Lankelma of Western Reserve University and Rev. Henry Ver Meer of Hope Reformed Church Sheboygan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Kiwanis Club
M. C. van Gorp
Lucille Anderson
Chariton
Pete Gaass
Verle Ver Dught
Kiwanis Club
Monroe
Kiwanis Board
Crippled Children’s Fund
Peter Lankelma
Western Reserve University
Cleveland
Ohio
Henry Ver Meer
Hope Reformed Church
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
Scouts to Keokuk Trip Tickets Via Walter Brown
Walter Brown named general ticket agent for the Keokuk excursion on May 22 a one day Burlington railroad trip for Scouts and other school age children Teachers and scout leaders will collect tickets at 4 40 per person and deliver funds to Mr Brown at Community National Bank Knoxville Iowa Tickets should be secured by May 10 Minimum age for riders is eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Brown
Keokuk
Burlington Railroad
Mr. Brown
Community National Bank
Knoxville
Iowa
Van Houweling Bequest Funds Central College Endowment
The estate of Mrs. A T Van Houweling left Central College a 30000 gift, creating an annual prize in her name and expanding the college library. Julia Van Zante, a life long friend, supported scholastic endowment and attended campus events. President Van der Lugt announced the funds will be invested for ongoing scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. van Houweling
Central College
van Houweling
Julia van Zante
Women’s Auxiliary Board
van der Lugt
Julia van Houweling
Pella Seventh Grade Track Team Takes Third in Oskaloosa Meet
The Pella Public Schools seventh grade track team placed third with 12 percent of points in the Junior High Invitational at Oskaloosa last Saturday. Standouts were Gerald Kuiper with a win in the 70 yard low hurdles and fifth in the 50 yard dash, and Jerry Ulrich who tied for second in high jump and was third in broad jump.
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Pella
Oskaloosa
Marshalltown
Ames
Newton
Centerville
Albia
Gerald Kuiper
Jerry Ulrich
Funeral processions have right of way in Pella traffic
Pella law enforcement asks drivers to stop for funeral processions. Processions with headlights burning may proceed through intersections without stopping for lights, but some drivers ignored the green, risking a collision. Authorities urge all motorists to yield and wait, recognizing the procession’s priority.
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Pella
the Chronicle
Ocion
Son defies parents as he acts without permission
A report notes a young man repeatedly disobeys parental boundaries, doing as he pleases despite clear parental authority and rules. The piece examines potential consequences and calls for stricter limits.
Bible Youth Crusaders Rally at Sully Friday Night
Rev Gerald Vriezelaar son of Sarah and the late Ira Vriezelaar hosts the Bible Youth Crusaders Rally in Sully Community Hall on Friday April 23 at 7 45 p m with Uncle Jerry of the Crusaders as a featured speaker Also appearing is the Peoria Indiana Christian Reformed Church Male Chorus A broadcast will air the following Sunday and Uncle Jerry will meet all youth and parents after the rally in Sully Iowa news item style and date context
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Gerald Vriezelaar
Sarah
Ira Vriezelaar
Bible Youth Crusaders
Sully
Vriezelaar
Uncle Jerry
KBOE
Peoria
Christian Reformed Church
Jerry
Tulip Time Flower Show Organized in Pella
The Pella Historical Society and the Women's Fortnightly Club sponsor the 1954 Tulip Time Flower Show. Gerrit Van Roekel is general chairman with committees handling organization publicity staging entries judging hospitality and invitations issued to area garden clubs.
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Pella
The
Peter J. van Zante
John Ver Meer
J. E. Shultz
Sam van Vliet
Will van Sittert
Errit van Rockel
L, Meulpolder
Wm. de Bruyn
Ralph Grundman
Art Klein
Art Bruinekool
A. B. Wormhoudt
Florence
Morrow to Head Cancer Society Loan Closet Services
Mrs. Jo Morrow will supervise the North of the River chapter loan closet which offers free sickroom equipment to cancer patients and others when not in use. Items include hospital bed, mattress with plastic cover, bedside commode, bed tray, wheelchair, rubber cushion, and bed pan. Donations welcomed and requests directed to Dr. Evers' office.
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North of the River
American Cancer Society
Jo Morrow
Morrow
Evers
ACS
County Medical Society
Marion van Gorp
Valley School Pupils Visit Amana Colonies
Children from Valley School with teacher Thelma Van Hemert and companions toured the Amana Colonies on a field trip last week. They visited the Refrigeration Plant New Church Woolen Mills Cabinet Shop and Bakery guided by Amana Superintendent Selzer and staff. Lunch at the Ox Yoke Inn featured inn pictures and pencils for each visitor.
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Valley School
Thelma van Hemert
Robert Vroom
Dick de Heus
Elmer Kool
Janice
Raymond van Steenis
W. S. van Hemert
Amana
Selzer
Council Restores Parking Meters in Pella Streets
The City Council, by unanimous vote, agreed to accept Bert Zuver of the Dual Parking Meter Company offer to restore meters on Pella downtown streets. Meter heads will be installed on Franklin street Park side and Main street Park side plus Garden Square sides. The firm will credit the amount paid on meters while in operation. The contract goes to the next meeting.
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Bert Zuver
Dual
Canton
Ohio
Pella
Park
Franklin Street
Main Street
Garden Square
Dual Parking Meter Co
C E Talent Night at Third Reformed Church in Pella
The Christian Endeavor Youth Fellowship groups of the Pella Classis sponsor a Talent Night Thursday April 22 at 7 45 pm in the Third Reformed Church Pella The Rev Norman Van Heukelom will MC with a piano solo accordion duet trombone solo chalk talk and the film The Road Back Also social hour after and proceeds fund transportation for YP to the State C E Convention at Orange City in June Bus plans are under way Attend to support the project
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Christian Endeavor Youth Fellowship
Pella
C. E
Orange City
A Cappella Choir Concert Sunday at Douwstra Chapel
The Central College A Cappella Choir, returning from an East tour, performs its annual sacred concert Sunday at 3 20 p m in Douwstra Chapel directed by Prof Laurence Grooters. The program includes plainsong adaptations, Bach, Brahms, and spirituals, with solo items and a benediction.
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Douwstra Chapel
Central College
Laurence Grooters
C R O P Director for Iowa to Speak on Relief Work
C R O P director Wilson Radway will tell about Church World Service relief and self help activities. He has completed a round the world trip with members of lone State College and will show pictures of what he has seen. Everyone interested is invited to attend.
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Wilson C. Radwi
Ah Ste Sve
Radway
Lone State College
Tulip Floral Show Schedule at Legion Hall
The 1954 Tulip Floral Show, sponsored by the Pella Historical Society and the Women's Fortnightly Literary Club, will run May 13 14 and 16 at the Legion Hall Exhibits must be in by 0 a.m. May 13 Entries include per sectioned classes for bulbs parrot tulips and bouquets judged on color variety and growth with themes from HMS Pinafore in an operetta display featuring specimens grown by exhibitors.
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Pella Historical Society
Women’s Fortnightly Literary Club
Legion Hall
W. S. Gilbert
Arthur Sullivan
ILM
Bobby Shafto
Zuider Zoo
H.M
HMS
Pinifore
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Mrs. Pettit
May Ito
Frundt
Ers
Pr Ploeg
Meulpolder
Marilyn Andeweine
Ver
Bible Youth Crusaders Rally
Pella Station
U. S. Weather Bureau
Sun
Ed Beaning
C. Shred
Venite Exultemus
M. S. Thostenson
J. S. Bach
A. Gretchanin
William Id
Christ
Luvans
Lord
Handel
St. Francis
Olive Dungan
Edith Sedrel le Coca
Brahms
Dawson
E. T. Chapman
Orlando Gibbons
C.R.O.P
Wond Chronicle
Skunk
Dirk van Gorp
Donald Jon Steenhoek
Ronald Bogaards
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