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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1975
Page
2
The Pella Crafter's Guild reports thirty attendees meeting at Pella Historical Village for Tulip Time planning. Several roles open in the grist mill that require no costume and a rug is needed for the Keables room. Call the Chamber or Sherri to volunteer.
Nostalgic Tulip Time notes recount a 1942 Queen's party sketch lampooning mothers of former queens. Local talents Ralph Grundman and Tudor Kempkes portrayed Mrs. Anne Schilder and Mrs. James Veenman with others in ribbing sketches. Also announced: Dutch Uncle postcards, Veisha Parade plans, and Fortieth Anniversary Parade updates. A lifetime fishing license delay for seniors and Queen Carol TV appearance are mentioned along with various community events through May 5.
Betrothed Debra Gale Kaldenberg of Otley announces her engagement to William Taylor Schapaugh Jr of Adel son of William and Mrs Schapaugh. Debra attends Iowa State University while her fiancé graduates there May 24 and plans to attend Purdue in June ahead of an August wedding.
Mr and Mrs Edward Zyla of Omaha Nebraska announce the engagement of their daughter Michelle Louise to Robert James Vandevoort son of Mr and Mrs John H Vandevoort of Pella The bride elect is an Alpha Xi Delta member and a student at University of Nebraska Omaha The groom is a Pella High School graduate a four year Air Force veteran and a 1974 UNO graduate He is operations manager of Schouten International in Minneapolis A May 31 wedding is planned in Omaha
A May 5 reservation deadline prompts more entries across the Artistic, Creative Designs, Nature Art and Industry, and Junior sections of the Tulip Time Flower Show. Open slots include two niches for With the Greatest of Ease and It’s so Peaceful in the Spring, plus entries for Masquerade of May and A Happening in Color. Tulips must be used in all fresh arrangements. drop off at the Legion Hall by 11 a.m. May 7.
Shirley Blom, 17, senior at Pella Christian High School, was selected by her 4 H Club sponsor for inclusion in the 1974 75 Who's Who Among American High School Students. The honor recognizes leadership in academics, activities or service. Blom has served on student council, is choir secretary and band member, church Young Peoples Society secretary, Lake Prairie 4 H Club vice president and president, and helps on a dairy farm with her parents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Blom. She has been a club member for seven years.
Twelve Pella area students were named to Iowa State University's Dean's List for winter quarter, each achieving a 3.5 GPA or higher. Named: Doyle G Heyveld RR4 engineering science. Ivan E Vos RR agricultural education. Fred L DeJoode 805 S Commerce electrical engineering. James C Hoagland 210 W Washington psychology. Marilyn J Roorda RR1 industrial administration. Lyle D Horman 1350 Orchard Drive computer science. Burton Joosten 1316 Broadway aerospace engineering. Charlene J Nunnikhoven AA4 elementary education. Deborah L Shanks 409 Farmer St home economics education. Tricia L Steward 1443 Country Club Drive child development. Brad Weyers 210 E Ninth St zoology. Constance A Whalley 217 Morningside Drive home economics education.
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