Tulip Bulb Drive Set to Aid Flood Relief Effort
Red Cross officials in St Louis say the 5 million dollar flood relief goal for Kansas and Missouri is insufficient and at least 2 million more will be needed. Pella chapter urges generous support by mail or in town boxes, with ministers helping spread the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
T. G. Fultz
Pella
St. Lious
Kansas
Missouri
Fultz
Des Moines River Valley
Holland Festival Invites Pella People to Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove Wisconsin plans its fifth Holland Day Festival on August 4 and 6. The free two day event features the operetta Tulip Time and a full program of local talent, including Cedar Grove High School Band and community groups. Over half the village's 1000 residents sponsor the festival with volunteer work and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Grove
Wisconsin
Klein Volk
Cedar Grove High School
Clarence Mecusen
Churchill Trio
Hometown Barber Shop
Klein Volks Klompen
American Legion and Auxiliary
Clarence — Meeusen
Burgomeister
Geoffrey
Summer Session at Central Closes Tomorrow
The final week of school at Central College and Pella grade schools ends tomorrow. Summer courses included speech correction, guidance, and industrial arts with a teaching minor. Ceramics and Elementary School Art were taught, and 15 pupils with speech handicaps benefited from a clinic led by Mr. Hird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Pella
Hird
State Department of Special Education
Don Heller Honored At Picnic At Pool Park
Don Heller was honored at Pool Park Monday night by the parents of Pella boys he mentored in the Midget baseball program. Martin Heerema presented a purse of money as thanks for his leadership and care for the team while Don faces a potential call to military service and an early end to his contract as physical education instructor at Pella Junior High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Heller
Pella
Mr. Heller
Pool Park
Martin Heerema
Don
Hymn sing in Central Park by Third Reformed C. E.
The Third Reformed Church C E sponsors a hymn sing in Central Park on Sunday August 5 at 9 45. The Leighton choir will present the special music and rain backup is the church. Everyone is invited.
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Third Reformed C. E
Sing
Park Sun
C. E. of the Third Ref
Central Park
Leighton Choir
Reunion of Rock Island School Teachers and Pupils
The annual reunion of Rock Island school teachers and pupils drew over 200 attendees on Sunday afternoon July 29 at the school grounds eight miles southeast of Pella. Prizes were awarded for oldest teacher and pupil, longest distance traveled, and corsages given to eight former teachers.
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Rock Island
Pella
Bartlema
Gerrit de Hamer
Amon Long
Pit Island
Delores’ Shepherd
Eva Cory van Zante
Everett Vanden Berg
Kate Thomas
Sharad Bartlema
Leighton
Teddy Roush
Oskaloosa
Chas. van Zante
Hen van Brogen
Jolly Boys
Cory
College Seeks Homes for a Few Central College Girls
Central College seeks host homes in Pella for a handful of college girls who will work for room and board to supplement college contracts. Applicants with home experience are favored and Dean Harriet Prins invites arrangements with 3 to 5 families. Contact Prins at Graham Mall or call Weinke or Joosten at the college office.
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Central College
Central
Graham Mall
Harriet Prins
Pella
Rotarians Hear President’s Call to Community Service
The Pella Rotary Club's July meeting featured Henry Vande Voort's inaugural address outlining Rotary's third object, community service. He defined service as active civic and moral effort and stressed identifying community needs and the best qualified agencies. The discussion highlighted youth outreach and Rotary’s role in serving young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Henry Vande Voort
Rotary
Bass Horn Solo by Vander Weil Highlight of Concert
Ed Vander Weele, Pol la Christian High School music instructor, will feature a bass horn solo with the Chamber of Commerce Band. Mis selection will be Billy Mowhard, Rampage will accompany the bass section. Clarinets begin with a familiar melody inet Polka. Commendation notes strong attendance at the community singing with good conduct. Park Custodian Sy Keuning ensured no disturbances. parents kept children away to aid enjoyment. August 4 Program Music In The Park features Bergeim Wen-Co March and McDonald March.
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Ed Vander Weele
Polla Christian High School
Chamber of Commerce Bandall
Mis
Billy Mowhard
Kottam
Huffine
Sy Keuning
Three Pella Men to Be Inducted into the Service
From Marion County on Thursday August 9th the draft will induct three Pella men. Named are Avie Engbers Jr. and Willard Olivier an employee of The Chronicle, and Logan Vander Leest. Also listed are Robert Vanderfinden and Lloyd Anderson of Knoxville, Dino Pingentini of Pershing, Duane Van Haaften of Monroe, Donald Boatman of Bussey and Ben Hoover of Melcher.
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Pella
Aric Engbers, Jr
Logan van der Leest
Willard Olivier
Chronicle
Marion County
Logan Vander Leest
Avie Engbers Jr
Willard ‘Olivier
The
Robert
Bob) Vander Finden
Lloyd Anderson
Knoxville
Dino Pingentini
Pershing
Duane van Haaften
Monroe
Donald Boatman
Bussey
Ben Hoover
Melcher
4 H Judging Squad Will Go to Ames for Practice
The Marion County d II live stock judging squad travels to Ames on Saturday August 4 for a livestock judging workout at Town State College. Members include John Gosselink John Van Zemeren Donald Porst Tom Nichols Joan Nichols Keith Robuck, David Robuck, John Burnett Patty Pinar ty and Paul Chrismore Myiendy Fellows and others. A four member team will be chosen to represent Marion County in the State 4 H and Iowa State ring contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Ames
Town State College
L. P. Two
John Gosselink
John van Zemeren
Lake Prairie Townil
Donald Porst
Just Us
Tom
Joan Nichols
Hes Popping
Keith
David Robuck
John Burnett
Melcher Mit
Patty Pinarty
Paul Chrismore
Myiendy Fellows
March selections fill Hall of Fame program
On The Mall Mareh Goldman and other performers present a varied program at Ball Hall of Fame events including Tuba and clarinet pieces. Ed Vander Weil and Olivadot Bill Blowhard contribute as soloists with a Tennessee Waltz and a King Clarinet Polka. The American Red Cross and Panella Fairest of the Pair are noted in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareh
Goldman
Ratcher
Ball Hall of Fame
Olivadot
Bill Blowhard
Kottaun
Ed Vander Weil
Bennett Busses
Huffine
American Red Cross
Mure
Sousa
Cancer Fund Drive Totals 1400 From Pella Area
The Amvets and Auxiliary report a total of 1400 contributed to the American Cancer Society. Co-Chairmen Mrs. Donald Van and Mrs. Jim Van Vliet plus Mr. Gerald ous led a drive involving residents of Pella Otley and rural districts. Acknowledgments praise Mrs. T Vander Beck and her daughter for outstanding effort. The list of volunteers includes many locals whose efforts supported the fundraiser.
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Donald van
Jim van Vliet
Gerald Ous
Othen
Pella
Otley
American Cancer Societe
T. Vander Beck
Tulip Committee drive boosts $1000 goal with week left
Navy recruiting notice extends temporary enlistment rule until September, urging Tulip Time supporters to contribute. Local donors including J. G. Boat, Henry Cox, and Tulip Bulb Committee members give to the Pella Chronicle appeal. Contributions pour in as the community rallies for the festival.
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Mo 1
Rohgven
Navy
Dixio
Bohgren
U.S
Ring
TLS
Chronicle of Th
Klein
Bob Klein
Pella Products Company
West Side of Square
Broadway
Drtien
Bulb Committee
Big Beef Animal Sold From Kuiper Farm To Market
Henry Brouwer bought a blue roan steer from Ralph Kuiper feeder. The steer weighed about two pounds at Des Moines sale after twelve and a half months on the Kuiper lane. Kuiper, with two hundred cattle on feed, notes the steer was four to five years old and notably active and well fat.
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Kuiper Farm
Henry Brouwer
Ralph Kuifeeder
Mr. Kuiper
Henry
Montana
Ralph
Des Moines
Lee
Todd
Tod Sloan
Bonaparte
Ralph Kuiper
Iowa
Kuiper
Gerald Lee
Gerald
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van Sittert
Holland
Wis
Speech
Webster, Lincoln
Christian Schools
Picnic At
Rock Island School
College
Jes
Reading
Webs Central College
Elnar
Vander Weil
Music In the Park
Bergeim Wen-Co
McDonald
Charles Gibbs
Studio Phate
Amvets
Dean Kuipe
Clifford
Kei
Vern Roare
Ralph Wi Mes
Will Dany
Paul Ver Meer
Hen
Andrew V
Hen Vowel Gerrit Vis
Dan ‘Toom
Neal Vogelaar
Hospers Kuipe
Matilda van Zee
Elmer Carpenter
Red Whalley i
Vander Ploeg
Arnold de Bruin
Alt. Vander Beek
Jake de Haan
Don Bell
Tra VP
de Cook Bus
Arie van Engelhoven
John R. van’ Gorp
Chamber of Commerce
J. G. Boat
Henry Cox
Cook and Son
A. T. Vor
Gerald Lee Kuiper
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