Tulip Time Committee members are released
The 1964 Tulip Time committees are listed with numerous co chairs and members across groups. Key names include Bob Klein, Paul Farrer, Ray De Haan, Ken neth Ustermarkt, Mrs. Alvin De Wild, Mayor Tysseling, and many others from Pella community organizations. Public Safety and city officials are noted among the roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Klein
Bob Power
Paul Farrer
J. G. Boat
C. F. Dykstra
Gary Vogelaar
Dutch Weirather
Phil Visser
Alvin de Wild
Kenneth Vander Linden
George
Ver Steeg
Lloyd Vander Streek
Wm. J. Vande Voort
William Thompson
L. N. Meulpolder
Henry Vande Kieft
T.T.T. Society
Hospers Kuyper
Parade
Kenneth Ustermarkt
Nelson Bogaard
Floris Geurts
Keith Emmert
J. B. van Hemert
Robert F. van Vark
Helen Lowey
Henry V. Shetterly
Maryin Tysseling
Jack Cook
Connie Vanden Berg
Bob Omick
Andrew Buwalda
Gary van Vark
Pella
Ray de Haan
A. F. Tysseling
R. F. Bleckar
Andrew Klyn
Ralph Vermeer
Miles Morgan
Don Lubbers
Ray Koenigs
Robert C. van Vark
William Grootveld
Alfred Renaud
John Hoogenakker
George Ver Steeg
Carl Boat
Kenneth Roberts
Raymond de Vries
T. G. Fultz
James Wisse
Mittee
Ben Vogelaar
Worp Borgman
W. N. Bogaard
Alfred Gosselink
Paul Bradigan
Carl Gaass
Neal van Veen
John P. Ver Me
C. B. Caldwell
Virgil Ten Hagen
H. S. Kuyper
Richard Tysseling
Robert Roorda
Maurice Birdsall
Glen Andreas
Martha Lautenbach
Art Bruinekool
Bert van Dusseldorp
Franklin van Gorp
Bob Kuyper
Martin Heerema
Robert Houser
North Marion cancer loan closet aids patients in home use
The North Marion County American Cancer Society loan closet assisted 44 patients from Aug 30, 1962 to Sept 1, 1963 with 21 items loaned for 4,698 days. Items included beds wheelchairs and medical aids stored at Dr Alvin Evers M.D. office in Pella contact Mrs Morrow or Ms Joan for access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Marion County Cancer Loan
North Marion County
American Cancer Society
Morrow
Morrows
Auust
North Marion
Alvin E. Evers
Pella
Joan Closet
Heart Fund Drive Starts in Pella Schools This Week
The Iowa Heart Association aims to raise funds through both Pella Community and Pella Christian Schools. A letter went home March 5 detailing the drive. Donations can be mailed in the provided envelope or given to Bob Power at Marion County State Bank. Funds support heart taping tests for over 100 pupils at Public and Christian Schools, costing about 60 cents per child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
The
Heart Association
Heart Fund
Iowa Heart Association
Pella Community
Pella Christian
Jane Gosselink
Ture
Pella
Bob Power
Marion County State Bank
Reo Heart
Vident Lindquist
Southeastulqwa
Accident at Main and Elm Causes $800 in Damages
Pella Police report a collision on March 3 at 6:55 a.m. involving Gerrit Stouwie of Pella Route 2 driving a Ford truck and Rose Marie Silvers of Oskaloosa driving a 1958 Oldsmobile. Total damages estimated at $800. investigation conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Stouwie
Pella
Third leader training class set for March 12
The third leader training meeting for home economics 4-H leaders will be held March 12 at 9:30 a.m. in Ma haska county Extension office. Leaders will learn about woods furniture styles and refinishing techniques. Mothers are welcome to attend and join in. Globe Plumbing and Heating Co. of Pella received a $2411.83 contract to replace the Pella Post Office boiler, awarded on low bid by the General Services Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaska County
Globe Plumbing and Heating Co
Pella
General Services Administration
Globe
Marion County Swine Association
Jacques Filiatreau
National Livestock and Meat Board
Rolland Paul
State Swine Association
State Pork Producers Association
Dale McGraw
Pleasantville
Sedrith Menninga
Tulip Queen Crowned At Pella Tulip Time Kickoff
Friday’s Tulip Time begins with five finalists announced from a 12 member group and the 1964 Tulip Queen to be crowned at the Queen's Announcement Party at Pella Junior High School. Queen Mary Ver Meer will greet residents as Ron Schippers emcees with Wally Dean orchestra providing music. The event and dance are free as the community starts Tulip Time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Pella Junior High School
Burgemeester
T. G. Fultz
Queen Mary Ver Meer
Ron Schippers
Bill Thompson
Rotary drill leased for Red Rock reservoir work
The Army Corps of Engineers will start exploratory drilling at Red Rock Reservoir and several levee sites this month. Drilling will occur in two periods from March 23 to July 14 and September 15 to November 15. Layne Western Co. of Ames bid $10,800 for leasing a truck mounted rotary drill rig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Corps of Engineers
Red Rock
Rock Island
Layne Western Co
Ames
Fitness for Fun at Pella elementary school gym
About 600 pupils in grades 1 through 6 will demonstrate fitness games and routines as part of their physical education program at the Pella Community elementary schools in the high school gym on Thursday evening March 12. The event starts at 7 30 with 7 15 arrival, no admission, ample parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
East 212 University
Mary McCormick
Raggedy Nan Play By Sully Youth Group Friday Night
The Young Peoples Society of the Sully Christian Reform church presents the comical play Raggedy Nan on Friday March 13 at 7 45 in the Lynnville Sully high school. Orphan girl runs away to hide her identity as a hired man. Characters include Karen Albright Leonard De Vries Brenda Nikkel Greta Moes and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples’ Society of
Sully
Raggedy Nan
Young Peoples’ Society of the
Sully Christian Reformed Church
Lynnville-Sully High School
Gramp Withers
Karen Albright
Leonard de Vries
Brenda Nikkel
Greta Moes
Betty van Soelen
Delmar Zuidema
Norman Dieleman
Verna van Weelden
Robert Fopma
Carl Arkema
Central expansion plans outlined by President Lubbers
President Arend D. Lubbers of Central College spoke to the Kiwanis about expansion goals. He noted an enrollment cap of 1200 with aims for 700 next fall and 800 by 1965, stressing the school will remain church related and uphold high academics while expanding facilities and outreach to Pella area and lower-class students through summer prep courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arend D. Lubbers
Central College
Kiwanis Club
Central
Lubbers
Pella Area
Revival Meetings at Open Bible Church Begin March 15
Rev Nevis Thompson will lead special revival meetings at the Church of the Open Bible from Sunday March 15 through Sunday March 29. Meetings are open to the public and expected to draw attendees from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevis Thompson
Church of the Open Bible
Tulip Time Queen Announcement Party 1964
Question of the Week asks who will be Tulip Queen for 1964. Attend the Junior High School auditorium Friday evening to learn the result. The event includes usherettes, stage decorations, and performances by college, Christian and Community Schools groups. A reception follows at the Legion Hall and the Wally Dean Band from Ottumwa will provide music for the Queen's dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community High School
Central College
Pella Christian High School
Roger Tweet
Legion Hall
Wally Dean
Ottumwa
Royal Court
College
Corrinne Shetterly
Queen's Dance
Chronicle
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Tulip Time Committee
Ido
Schiog
iMiss/iGoaselink
Ettai
Bax) Vermeer
Cornia Sigerenberg
Kim
Ryan
Tto
Rutles Hall
owChronicle News
Pamela Klein
P. O
Barbara Daven
Twyla van Steenis
Beverly de Cook
Pamela Wilson
Marion Swine Group
Verle McGraw
County Swine Association
Tom Havener
Harvey
Abe Synhorst
Knoxville
Willis Vande Voort
County Association
John Vriczelaar
Ralph Kuiper
Pel- Ja
Gerald de Penning
James Cummings
Richard Freeman
American Legion
Oskaloosa
Fairgrounds
Jaycees
Pella Jaycees
Gene Dop
Dop
Art Bokhoveki
Everett Vanden Berg
Wilbur Veenstra
Kiwanis
Open Bible
Tulip Times
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