Tulip Time Program Unveiled for Pella Festival
A five day Tulip Festival in Pella features history day coronation parade and queen, church and neighbor events, and a grand finale. May 12 to 16 include Dutch village tours, school performances, bands, choirs, and an operetta Windmills of Holland. Local organizers include Dr. Lubbers and Ruth Winter with Central College involvement.
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Pella
T.G. Fultz
Presidnse
Ella’s Historical Society Maine
Legion Hall
Wilhelmina
Tulip Uce
Grinnell College
Lafternoon
Ice
Dr. Gee
Lankehy
Tulip
Jaye
Central Coll
Irwin J. Lubbers
Tulip Town
Dutch Village
Central College
Jewel Peterson
Cappela
Hansel and
Gretel
Ruth S. Winter
Geo. F. Sadler
Holland
Anna Tysseling
Fire damages John Vander Ploe Home
Last Thursday afternoon about 2:00 o clock a fire at the John Vander Ploe residence 12 Washington street caused heavy damage to the upper part of the building and destroyed the roof while smoke and water damaged the lower floor. Firemen saved some contents and the loss is covered by insurance.
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John Vander Ploe
Washington Street
John Vander Ploeg
Willemsen Narrow Escape Near Pella
Case Willemsen, a farmer living three miles east of Pella, escaped serious injury after a Tuesday afternoon crash that wrecked his car. His vehicle rolled three times, he was thrown through the top into a field, and though the car and seats followed, he sustained only minor injuries and recovered quickly.
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Case Willemsen
Pella
Hold Chr. Reformed Mission Fest In Pella August 19
The Christian Reformed churches of Pella and vicinity plan their annual rally at the usual place on August 19.
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Pella
Pella People to Visit Des Moines Next Friday
Pella residents will travel to Des Moines in Dutch costumes for a 1:30 p.m. parade down Walnut Street to greet Tulip Time Queen Leonora Gass and about 150 locals. The trip aims to publicize Tulip Time during Drake Relays week with 24 000 caravan participants across Oskaloosa Fremont Ottumwa Albia Knoxville and Des Moines.
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Ballatn Pile
Clyde J. Herring
Alex Miller
Leonora Gass
Pella
Walnut Street
Gass
Central College Coed
Dominic H. P. Scholte
Chamber of Commerce
Virginia van Gorp
Martha Intveld
Betty Lankelma
Ruth Heerema
Lowa
Mid-West
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Fremont
Ottumwa
Albia
Knoxville
Dew Moines
Star Oil Station
J. W. Hartley
Chronicle
Federated Clubs Meet in Pella April 30
The Federated Clubs of Marion County Sixth District will hold their county meeting in Pella on April 30 with about a hundred members expected. A luncheon prepared by the Legion Auxiliary will be served at noon. Mrs. Murray Nesbit arranged a varied program featuring a welcome address by Mrs. Marion Van Gorp and a panel on Community Youth Problems.
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Marion County
Pelly
Pella
Legion Auxiliary
Murray Nesbit
Couty
Edith LeCoe
Marion van Gorp
Federation
Knoxville
C. Vander Linden
Cornie Smo
D. C. Renaud
Geo
Frush
Taylor
Bloomfield
Dept. of Federal Housing Administration
Legion Hall
Hold Funeral Of Robert Baker At Monroe
Funeral services for Robert Baker aged 70 who died Thursday at his Monroe home were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock at the residence. Interment followed in a nearby cemetery. Born in Holland he moved to the area at age 22. He was the father of Mrs Joal Hoomstra who resides northwest of Otley.
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Robert Baker
Monroe
Baker
Holland
Joal ‘Hoomstra
Otley
Attica Sunday School Convention Elects Officers
Attica churches hosted 124 delegates for the Seventy-first Annual County Convention for Sunday school workers. Addresses covered Old Truths in the New Rious Education and When the Sunday School Makes Good. An offering of 36.05 was presented.
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Attica
O. G. Herbrecht
Walter Hutton
Des Moines
New Rious
Miss Foster
Purdy
Iowa
Stone
Knoxville
Meier
Trostle
Freleigh
Pieantville
Gosport
S. A. Roberts
Zion
Pauline Rankin
G. J. Roorda
Clay
Azel Smith
Melcher-Dallasy Mr
W. G. Stroud
Tracy
Eight Grade Examinations Slated for May Seventh
About 200 pupils will take eighth grade exams on May 7 with approximately 100 at Knox and 50 at Pella. Commencement exercises are planned for May 26 according to current plans.
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Nora White
Knoxid
Pella
Knoxville Fireman Dies After Station Blaze
A Knoxville firefighter with U3 years of service died from a heart attack at the fire station after returning from the L A Robinson blaze. The incident ended a long career with the department as it evolved from manual to mechanized operations. Survived by wife, a son James Beaman, a daughter Mrs Harry Thompson, a sister Mrs Laura Wetherall, and brothers Sam and Noah Beaman. Funeral at Bybee and Davis funeral home with burial at Graceful tomb cemetery.
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Att Roatan
Krwss
Silke Fire Department
Knoxville
Janes Beaman
Harry Thompson
Laura Wetherall
Kareville
Sam
Noah Beaman
Minnesota
Bybee and Davis Funeral
Gena
Gracelitud
Oskaloosans Plan Tulip Time Festival Trip
The board in club rooms approved Pel initiative for the second Tulip Time celebration. A delegation will head to Pella with the OsKey band to perform May 24, with tentative plans to send as many Oskiloosans as possible to the neighboring city.
Central Plans Tulip Time at Central College Iowa
Central College outlines Tulip Time May 12 to 16 with Dutch costumes for students and faculty The festival features a College Day on May 15 musical afternoon and a grand pageant based on Humperdinck Hansel and Gretel performed pantomime style Nearly fifty coeds in elaborate costumes participate in the pageant with a large supporting cast from the college community Tulip bulbs planted last October promise peak blooms for the event
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Central
Anegopetivg
Adhe Pelletier Tna
Iowa
United States
George F. Sadler
Central College
Perth
Towa
Central Colleg
Peterson
College Bard
L. A. Winter
Hanwel and Gretel
E. Humperdinck
Leonora Crass Selected Tulip Queen for 2nd Year
Leonora Crass was chosen as Tulip Queen amid a festive program. Funds exceeding $2,000 were raised to cover event expenses. Virginia Van Garp Betty Edma Martha Tatvel and Beth Heerema were introduced as part of the queen presentation with applause. The promotion committee member HT Sivemith presented the silver loving cup to the queen. Committees were discussed and publicity plans outlined by Lon Wommhoudt and others.
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Miss Lew
Set
Ata
Kev P. Schalies
Ceetony
Beland
Mises
Virginia van Garp
Betty 1Edma
Martha Tatvel
Beth Heerema
Virginia van Gorp
Leonora
Tulip Queen
Betty Lankelma
Marthantveld
Ruth Heerema
Tulip Queen Celebration Plans Mapped In Pella
Elected 1936 Tulip Queen, J W Hartley outlines publicity efforts and goodwill tours. Des Moines visit planned with a 16 meter escort and Gov Herring expected to speak. Budget shows 2684 raised. debate over holding events at West Market park or splitting sites. Central College preparing campus program. finance committee notes need for more funds and coordination.
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J. W. Hartley
Des Moines
Fair Grounds
Herring
State Capitol
West Market Park
West Market
Hospital Day Fixed For May 12
Des Moines April 20 Gov C L Herring designated Tuesday May 12 as Hospital Day to honor Florence Nightingale described as one of the world's most heroic women He urged Iowans to unite in studying and paying tribute to hospitals and suggested hospitals hold open house May 12
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Des Moines
Open Bids For New Postoffice At Broadway And Franklin
The U S treasury invites bids for the material and labor on the new postoffice at Broadway and Franklin. Bids will be opened at the post office on May 14 with requirements and specifications in the published notice. No start date is set. government may allow over 200 days for completion after bid acceptance.
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The
Chronicle Jean
U. S. Treasury Department
Postoffice
Broadway and
Franklin Streets
van Zanto
Bida Theovernment
Rep. Teter Says He Is Not A Candidate
Hon. L. D. Teter authorizes The Journal to announce that he is not a candidate for any public office at this time. The decision, made yesterday, will disappoint supporters in Marion county who hoped for his run for state senator or representative. He offered no explanation for his choice.
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L. D. Teter
Marion County
Toter
Knoxville Journal
Business Men Honor Central College At Pella Banquet
A Thursday noon banquet at the Lesson hall gathered Pella business men to show 100 percent local support for Central College. Synod committee members gave concise talks, praising the town’s loyalty and the college’s standing, while local leaders stressed moral and financial backing.
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Central Collesse
Synod Committee
the Reformed Church
Central College
Flipse
Beardslee
de Jong
Dew Herd
Rose of
Michigan
Pella
Lubbers
G. JD. Lankelma
Chamber of Commerce
T. ‘Ultz
Peter H.per
O. Warmhaoudt
Carl Aschenbrenner
den Herder
Meengs
Pella Ae
Synod
John Van Dyke Comes to Pella
The Chronicle welcomes John M. Dyke back to Pella a native monk who recently joined Wormhoudt and Son in the undertaking department. Dyke trained locally, then studied embalming in St. Louis and worked in Des Moines. He is expected to be a valuable addition to the local firm. Also noted, Leslie Homer and Alex Leikam were shot and wounded during an attempted prison escape at Waupun Wisconsin. Leikam may be paralyzed, doctors say.
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Pella
John M. Dyke
M. van Dyke
Home For
Wormhoudt and Son
van Dyke
D. den Adel
Rosscreen
Leslie Homer
John Dillinger
Alex Leikam
Saurday
Afthr
Ranie Race
Wisconsin
Waupun
Leikam
Engraving Dept of Chronicle Demonstrates Speed
The Chron Society showcases its engraving department with a rapid process from photo, to engraving, to ready for the press. A Miss Leg a sue is referenced, and the team notes the feature could not be held until next week if delays occurred.
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Chronicle
Delock
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Farmer
Clyde L. Herring
Osky
Hansel
Dena Kregel
Gretel—Pearl Ulferts
Gertrude van Roekel
Carlena Vander Wilt
White Bird of Magic
Marge Visser
Ferne Ulferts
Cocky Witch
Betty Bennink
Leonora Crass
Lon Wommhoudt
Aul Tale
van Gorp
Dick den Adel
P. Hf
Kuyper
H. B. Sixsmith
C. F. Dykstra
Finance Committee
Leonora Ganas
Rep
Teter
College
John van Dyke
Pella Boy
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