May 1956 Tulip Festival Dates Set at Pella Iowa
The Pella Historical Society and Chamber of Commerce Tulip Time Committee fixed May 10 11 and 12 as the 1956 festival dates. Lists committee chairs for publicity costumes parades public address policing and dozens of subcommittees and organizers including W D Van Sittert J Bootsma B F Vander Linden Tudor Kempkes and many others.
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The
Pella
C. F. Dykstra
Bob Klein
Marion de Zwarte
Chmn
B. F. Vander Linden Gee
Ver
Steeg
Ned Hedrick
Elbert van Maanen
L. N. Meulpolder
T. T. T. Society
W. D. van Sittert
Paul Farrer
Dick Lautenbach
Marlin Klimstra
Chamn
Max Kuyk
Carl Vogelaar
Edd Wesselink
Melvin Ver Meer
Bob Omick
Clarence van Niewaal
Floris Guerts
Roy Stults
Colleen Renaud
Helen Lowey
Max Hoeksema
China
Don Toom
Dutch Weirather Chas
Blee
T. T._T. Society
B. H. Langerak
John Bauman
Paul Ver Meer
Andrew Buwalda
Jack Boatsma
Joe Schultz
M. M. Dockendorf
Pella Christian girls reach county tourney finals in tough win
Pella Christian, after beating Knoxville B squad 41-31 to reach the final, defeated Pella’s B squad 49-32 in semi finals at Pleasantville. Gordon Schultze and Marvin Jellema scored 15 and 14 as Christian clinched their tenth straight win. In the finals they faced Knoxville Pantherettes, with Emry leading Knoxville and Jerri Rus pacing Pella Christian in a prior 59-45 win over Knoxvill e.
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Pella Public
Pella Christian Girls
Knoxville Pantherettes
Eaglettes
Jerri” Rus
Virginia Jansen
Gretta Terpstra
Elizabeth Steenhoek
Georgette Emry
Knoxville
Bussey
Beverly Mick
Jerri Rus
Pella Christian Eagles
Christian
Bob Dieleman
Eagle
Betzer
Pella Christian
Pella
Pleasantville
Gordon Schultze
Marvin Jellema
Muyskens
Vander Wert
Pellas
Tracy Christian
Bobcats
Eagles
Tracy
Norm Milledge
Dave Douglas
Marv Jellema
Gerd Schultze
Norm Mil
Night of January 16th comes to Pella High auditorium
The Pella High School auditorium becomes a courtroom for a dramatic production of The Night of January 16th on February 9 and 11. Murder trial unfolds with 12 audience jurors deciding Karen Andre’s fate as witnesses testify and lawyers argue. Enhanced stage with platforms broadens depth and width for a closer, interactive experience.
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Pella High School
William Heath
Supreme Court of
State of New York
Karen Andre
Pella
Rock Island Depot at Otley Destroyed by Fire
The Rock Island railway depot at Otley was fully destroyed by fire Tuesday morning January 24th. Fire was discovered by Anna Klein who runs a lunch room in Otley and the Pella rural fire department fought the blaze, preventing spread to nearby structures. Origin undetermined. depot business was handled by James Thomas of Des Moines.
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Rock Island
Otley
Rock Island Railway
Anna Klein
Monroe
Pell Otley
Pella
James Thomas
Des Moines
Rock Island Company
Ledge and Jim Douglas Lead With 16 Points Each
Ledge and Jim Douglas each scored 16 points to power their teams as both squads earned runner-up trophies. The close contest highlighted scoring bursts from the two stars and framed a competitive meet between rivals.
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Ledge
Jim Douglas
Karl Robinson Travelog to Visit Kiwanis Club
Karl Robinson presents Adriatic Holiday travelog covering Trieste and Dalmatian Coast at Douwstra Chapel this Thursday evening January 26 in the Kiwanis Club 1955 1956 travel series. He is noted as a pleasing speaker and capable photographer with rich historical and scenic content. Program time is 7 30 p m.
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Karl Robinson
Trieste
Jugo Slavia
Dalmatian
Douwstra Chapel
Mr. Robinson
Kiwanis Club
Church Notes on Pinches Service and Week Night
The notice lists services led by George T. Pinches with 9:30 a.m. Bible school 10:30 a.m. Lord's Supper and Word of God and 7:30 p.m. Gospel service on Friday January 27. The topic for the main service is How a Would-Be Suicide was Marvelously Saved and Pinches will give an exposition titled The Manifold Wisdom of God Its Wealth.
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George T. Pinches
The
Bible School
Calvin Seminary professors to lead morning and evening services
Dr. P. Y. De Jong and Pastor Dr. Carl G. Kromminga of Calvin Seminary Grand Rapids Michigan will conduct both morning and evening services at the church.
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P. Y. de Jong
Carl _G. Kromminga
Calvin Seminary
Grand Rapids, Mich
Trinity Reform Church Service Notes and Welcome
Trinity Reform Church announces infant baptism at Sunday morning service by minister W C De Jong. Sunday evening at 7:30 features a sermon At Sinai. A cordial welcome is extended including Family Night Wednesday at 7:30 in New Central.
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Deuwstra
Wm. C. de Jong
Sinai
Trinity Church
New Central
Church of the Open Bible Services and Schedule
Church of the Open Bible at 835 Washington St lists Sunday events led by Pastor Gye Coller including 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11:00 a.m. morning worship, 6:30 p.m. youth service led by Henry Schuring, and 7:30 p.m. evangelistic service. A special youth service with Des Moines guests is set for Tuesday January 31, 1956 at 7:45 p.m. with midweek prayer and Bible study on Wednesday at 7:45 p.m.
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Washington St
Gye Coller
Overcomer
Henry Schuring
Des Moines
Sunday Services and Sermons at Second Ref. Church
Thomas Boslooper leads morning and evening services at 9 45 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. on Sunday with guest Dr John Piet at 9 45 a.m. and Boslooper delivering Christianity and the Religions of the World at 7 30 p.m. Sunday School meets 11 05 a.m. Junior C E at 2 00 p.m. and Intermediate and Senior C E at 6 30 p.m.
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Thomas Boslooper
John Piet
Boslooper
C. E
Reverend Henry Leads Guardians of the Soul Service
Russell J Redeker ministers morning worship at 9 30 with Guardians of the Soul and 11 00 Sunday School. Evening praise follows at 0 pm. Temple Time broadcast airs Sundays at 8 00 am on KBOE 12 30 pm KNWS and 9 30 pm KXEL.
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Russell J. Redeker
Guardians of the Soul
Pam, Jr
KBOE
KNWS
KXEL
Henry
Pella Merchants Invite Patrons to Dollar Days Friday and Saturday
Ames Iowa Logan Van Sittert named parade chairman for the 1956 Veishea at Iowa State College. He is a junior in architecture and involved in multiple campus groups. Dollar Days Friday and Saturday January 27 and 28 offer bargains across clothing dry goods and home appliances as Pella merchants promote winter and spring merchandise. Readers are urged to consult ads for listed items and call stores for more values.
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Pella
Towa State College
Logan
Cessna House of Finley Hall
Men's Residence Association
Cardinal Guild
Order of Chessmen
American Institute of Architects
Iowa State
Pancake Day at Pella Implement Store Opens Exhibits
The Pella Implement Store hosts Pancake Day on Wednesday February 1 offering steaming flapjacks and coffee. A big display features new tractors and farm equipment including the TA Torque Amplifier with 10 forward speeds and two reverse and the Hydra Touch hydraulic system. Staff will demonstrate machines and answer questions all day in a friendly, profitable event.
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Pella
Adv
East to Speak on A Heavenly Race at Third Church
The Third Church Family Night program presents East speaking on A Heavenly Race during Wednesday evening services on February 1.
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East
Third Church
First Baptist Church Everett Service Schedule and Sermons
The First Baptist Church at 711 Independence Street announces a 9:30 am Sunday school for all ages and a 10:45 am morning worship with the sermon The Principle of Liberty. Evening services include 6:30 pm Youth Fellowship and a 8:30 pm worship with the sermon Questions Jesus Did Not Answer. Web Feb 1 features Church Family Night with supper at 6:00 and leadership training for teachers. A cordial welcome awaits.
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Independence Street
Everett G. Ward
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Jesus
First Baptist Church
Reform church services at 605 Broadway this Sunday
First Reformed Church at 605 Broadway schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m with guest speaker Dr Thomas Boslooper. Evening praise service at 7 30 p m features guest minister Rev John Piet. Christian Education classes at 6 30 p m and Christian Fellowship at 7 30 p m address midweek activities for Junior Intermediate and Senior groups.
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Broadway
Thomas Boslooper
John Piet
C. E
Christian Fellowship
Reformed Witness Hour Broadcasts on KBOE
Rev G Lubbers hosts a Sunday broadcast from 3 30 to 4 00 pm over radio KBOE Oskaloosa featuring singing and preaching. Originating from the First Protestant Reformed Church Grand Rapids Michigan, the program presents a distinctively Reformed message.
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G. Lubbers
Reformed Witness
KBOE
Oskaloosa
First Protestant Reformed Church
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Monthly gospel service at Amsterdam school house
Rev H L Van Dellen preaches at the Amsterdam school house two miles southwest of Pella every second and last Tuesday of each month at 7 30 p m. attendees invited to participate in these sessions.
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Amsterdam School House
Pella
H. L. van Dellen
School Dogs Provoke Action To Protect Children
School authorities appeal to parents with dogs to keep pets at home as many dogs accompany children to Webster School. Some dogs are licensed while others are not and several large dogs have disturbed the playground. Children have been scratched and knocked down, and officials seek cooperation from parents and city authorities to prevent serious bites or injuries.
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Webster
Mothers Help Polio Fund Campaign In 1986 Drive
Mothers in Pella collected $1337.20 for the March of Dimes as part of a polio fund canvass on January 19. Total gifts reached $2600 with $50 from individuals. one church group contributed, and organizers planned five days left to finish the drive with efforts in schools and local events.
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March of Dimes
Mothers of Pella
Dick Lautenbach
Men’s Society of the Calvary Christian Reformed Church
Mr. Lautenbach
District 16 to Hold C. E. Party in Pella
District 16 C. E. Y. F. hosts a Three R's Party at Third Reformed Church Pella Monday January 30 starting 6 30 p m light supper cafeteria style share the meal cost followed by informal games and a devotional with installation of the 1956 officers ending about 9 00 p m All district youths invited and assured of fun at the first rally of 1956
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District 16
Third Reformed
Pella
C. E
Three R’s
Farmers Invited To NFO Meeting at Knoxville
A county wide meeting of the National Farm Organization will be held at Memorial Hall Knoxville Wednesday February 1 at 7 30 p m A national director Corbin Crawford of Ainsworth Town will report on progress and results of the NFO officers visit to the area
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National Farm Organization
NFO
Memorial Hall
Knoxville
Corbin Crawford
Ainsworth, Town
Patch Tests in Christian Rural Schools Jan 30
The Tuberculin Patch Testing program begins January 30 for Pella Christian Schools Otley and nearby rural schools. Groups report by location and time to Christian High School or Otley centers for testing with results read February 3. Arrangements may be made through Superintendent C. Buerkens.
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Pella
Otley
Christian High School
Amsterdam
Pleasant Grove
Porterville
Valley
Christian High Clinic
Plain View
European
la Ridge
Silver Grove
Valley View
Richland
Summit
Liberty
Fair Oaks
Whitebreast
White Walnut
Battle Ridge
Bunker Hil
Christian School
C. ©. Buerkens
Mayor George Ulmer Honored in Sabula Testimonial Dinner
In Sabula a crowd of over 200 gathered to honor George Ulmer who recently completed his 30th year as mayor. The testimonial celebrated three decades of leadership and service to the city.
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Sabula
George Ulmer
Farmers Invited to Washington Meeting on Farm Problems
Washington D C discusses farm problems with agricultural authorities and members of Congress. Coffee and doughnuts will be served at the close of the meeting. All farmers are invited to attend.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Final Session of Farmers Evening School Held Monday
The final evening school session, held Monday night at the high school, covered First Aid for the Farm. Mrs. Matt Kempkes reviewed the prior lesson and introduced new first aid phases supported by the film Checking All Injuries. Demonstrations focused on handling accident victims and preparing for hospital transfer or doctor arrival. The program emphasized protecting the victim until help arrives and offers practical aid for future emergencies.
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Farmers
Matt Kempkes
Dangers at the Farm Highlighted in Pella School Sessions
The Pella Adult Evening School held another session with a large turnout. Farmers heard about numerous hazards posed by modern farm equipment and the risk of serious injury or death when mishandled.
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Pella
Marion County Farm Bureau Membership Tops 1000 Mark
The Marion County Farm Bureau reports membership surpassing 1000 with 1005 paid to date. Prairie Township leads with 128 members, West Knoxville has 85, while Red Rock Township tops the goal at 826 percent, Swan Perry Township follows at 72 percent of its target.
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Marion County Farm Bureau
Prairie Township
West Knoxville
Red Rock Township
Swan Perry Township
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John Geels
Wayne van Zemeren
Jerry Bosman
Mari Gary Lanser
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American Legion Dutch Village
Operetta Central College
T. G. Fultz
Chma
Ray de Haan
A. F. Tysseling
Marie Blecha
Dorothea Klein
Joan Farrer
Charlotte Klyn
Martha Kuyper
Norman Annis
Mart. Heerema
Walter de Kock
Henry W. Vande Voort
James Wisse
Dave Bevan
Andy Vos
Ralph Wisse
Wilson
Gerrit van Roekel
Gene Wormhoudt
John P
Dick Leydens
Bleachers
Pella Kiwanis Club
Pella Hotary Club
H. S. Auditorium
Pella Station
U. S. Weather Bureau
C. Beaning
Travelog
Trinity Reformed Church
Church OF the Open Bible
Second Reformed Church
Third Reformed Church
U. S. Navy
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Marvin de Zwarte
Anton Bos
Marvin Rouw
Marvin van Zee
Gunston Hall
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Veishea Parade
Ames
Liberty Street
First Reformed Church
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Reformed Home Mission
C. E. Party
Marion CO. Farm Bureau
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