Central College Hosts Iowa Designer Craftsmen Exhibit
Sylvia Hawker reports on the Iowa Designer Craftsmen Traveling Exhibit arriving at Central College Arts Building in Pella. Pottery, fabrics, and jewelry from Iowa artists are on display through April 1 with items for sale, gallery placards, and student involvement guided by instructors Mills and Tweet.
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Sylvia J. Hawker
Chronicle
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Lawrence Mills
Pella
Chamber board requests Good Friday early close
The Chamber of Commerce board recommends local businesses close from 1 to 3 p.m. on March 27 to observe Good Friday services.
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Tulip Time plans and honors mark 1960s festival notes
Tulip Times reports invitation letters to area bands for the 1964 Tulip Festival with strong response. Trophies awarded to top bands and floats by Jaycee members. Dr. T. G. Fultz introduced as Mr. Tulip Time at the party, praised for his festival contributions. Brochure cites Pella founding date 1847. antique loan program seeks items for store window displays. Sewing volunteers urged. tulips blooming in beds. rabbits pose a warning as the event nears in seven weeks.
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Maurice Birdsall
Pella Jaycees Host district K meeting tonight
The Pella Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts 150 to 200 Jaycees at the District K convention in the Pella Country Club on Tuesday March 24. Delegates from Osceola Corydon Chariton Centerville Albia Knoxville Ottumwa Sigourney Des Moines and Pella will elect a new State Vice President to replace Cal Van Arkel. Speakers include National VP Ron O'Brien National Director Dave Lenen State President Bob Cronk and State VP Cal Van Arkel. Supper at 6 30 p m with urging attendance.
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Albia
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Ron O'Brien
Dave Lenen
Bob Cronk
Cal van Arkel
Jaycees
Henry Brom recalls early days in Pella life
Henry Brom born 1867 near Fifield is Pella's oldest resident and near 97 celebrating a quiet birthday in his home on the square. He recalls a 35 day ocean voyage from Holland, walking from Keokuk to Pella, and his 1920s police career handling drunks and gypsy bands while praising modern gear.
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Sully Fire Department to hold open house event
Sully Fire Department invites the public to an open house on Thursday March 26 from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Community building fire station. Firemen will answer questions as the Lions Club serves coffee and cookies while a newly purchased 1962 Cadillac ambulance with equipment is showcased.
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Kiwanis Rotary all-sports dinner tickets available
Tickets remain for the 1964 Kiwanis Rotary all-sports banquet set for next Monday March 30 in Graham Hall Central College campus Ed Wesselink announces serving begins 6 30 p.m. Parents of letterwinners urged to support the event A portion of ticket money funds meals for athletes staff and cheerleaders Ron Schippers Central College football coach will speak Pep Clubs from Pella community and Pella Christian schools will serve as waitresses to reduce costs
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Easter Egg Hunt Planned in Central Park Saturday
The fourth annual Pella Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt will be in Central Park this Saturday March 28 at 2:00 p.m. More than 3,000 wrapped eggs, some with local merchant prizes, will be hidden. Children ages 5 to 9 are invited. a special roped off section for ages 1 to 4 will be set aside.
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Don W. Te
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Vermeer Opposes Reapportionment Plan in Louisiana Action
Rep Elmer Dutch Vermeer of Marion County objects to a temporary reapportionment plan setting 59 Senate seats and 124 House seats. He cites cost of changing voting machines and population factor increases while noting southern Iowa districts face underrepresentation as urban and rural needs grow. The Legislature awaits Governor Hughes signature amid federal court directives.
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Maundy Thursday services at First Baptist Church
The Second Annual Maundy Thursday communion service will be held at First Baptist Church with Second Reformed Church as guests. Rev Harmon Wierenga will give a Communion Meditation and elders from Second Church and deacons from the Baptist Church will serve. Rev Everett Ward will preside. Visitors welcome.
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Pella
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Harmon Wierenga
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Baptist Church
Everett G. Ward
Good Friday services at First Reformed this year
The Pella Ministerial Association sponsors Good Friday services at First Reformed Church Pel la from 12 45 to about 3 00 with The Seven Words of the Cross as meditations. Seven pastors deliver word by word messages from 1 00 to 2 40, with musical interludes at 1 45 and 2 35 and offerings for the American Bible Society as worshippers depart.
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Leighton Reformed Church
Hi. Wierenga
Second Reformed Church
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