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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1940

Page

5

Tulip Queen Contest Rules For 1940 Selection

Rules outline voting once per person and a later Chamber of Commerce ceremony to announce winners. The Tulip Queen and five attendants must be available for photos, appearances, and interviews during Tulip Time and may not accept gifts or use the title for private gain without judge approval. Medals and a Tulip Queen cup will be awarded, with ownership transferring to the Queen until a successor is crowned.

Chamber of Commerce

Voters urged to support a candidate for permanent archives

The note invites eligible residents to vote for a candidate chosen by the Pella Historical Society to place a person’s name in the permanent archives. It emphasizes timely action and asks supporters to back the nominee to secure exhibition in the society’s archives.

Pella

County Legion Meeting Draws Large Turnout

Milo, Wm. S. Homart, and Owen S. Van Niewaal led a well attended County Legion gathering at Indian a Odd Fellows Hall. Lathe Williams invited members to a 7 o clock pot luck supper and meeting. Win S. Van He mert gave figures on district membership. Pat McDermott delivered a stirring address citing the Legion slogan and his citizenship story.

Milo Wm. S. Homart Owen S. van Niewaal Legion Taliss Gre Birtley Euesville Aus Wren Lathe Williams Odd Fellows Hall Indiane Win van Hemert Marcia Kuyper National Legion Pat McDermott Pella Aga County Palmer Pat Sam

Pella Tulip Festival tribute to National Legion chaplain

Oren Van Hemert receives tribute in Pella as he is named National Legion Chaplain at Chicago events. Father Pat pledges to honor him again for the Tulip Festival in spring. Degionaires and Auxiliary members plan future recognition for him.

Pella Wn. van Hemert Shany

Forensic Squad At Convention In Knoxville Tenn

Forensic squad members from Pi Kappa Delta attend a convention in Knoxville Tennessee. The group includes professors and students such as S A Sole Seay Mine Russ Sehakel Gerry Goodell and Mary Louise Renaud. events cover debate extrotemporal speaking and oration. They plan to return Monday morning.

Central Collesee Pi Kappa Delta Tienry Springfiehd Minois Andrew Duckson Hermitare Parthenon Nashville Tenenese S.A. Sole Seay Mine Russ Sehakel Gerry Goodell Maw Reynolds Mary Louise Renaud Dalton Smith Jeand Roy V Kamp

Sunday School Workers to Meet at Dallas April 8

The County Conference of church school workers sponsored by the State Council of Christian Education will convene at Dallas Christian Church on April 8. Miss Winnie Plummer of St. Paul Minnesota will attend to assist teachers with instructional conferences and related programs.

County Conference of Church State Council ‘of Christian Education Dallas Christian Church Winnie Plummer St. Paul Minn Lake Geneva Num

Interdenominational Vet Program Draws Regional Attendees

Community leaders from Des Moines and Marion County, including C G Herbrecht, Secretary of State, join a regional interdenominational vet program at the church. The event invites all workers and aims to engage anyone interested in the day’s program and sessions.

Nate Conk Heuerman Tuam C. G. Herbrecht Des Moines Stat Council Marion County AML Bur I Croup Sessi Cours Fine

Max Burke Addresses Grinnell Rotary Club

Max Burke of Grinnell spoke to the Grinnell Rotary Club urging science and reason to outsmart dictators through informed action. He invited Rotarians to attend the annual Council of International Relations in Grinnell with Chancellor Bracning among expected attendees.

Max Burke Grinnell Rotary Club Burke Council of International Relations Groaers Chancellor Bracning Hitler Chub

Club welcomes two new members and notes absence

The president, who had missed the last four meetings, returned to the chair. Albert Van Houweling and Gilbert Boat were welcomed as two new additions to the club. Grant Kimmer, a magician, was scheduled to attend but failed to appear.

Chai Albert van Houweling Gilbert Boat Grant Kimmer

Want Ads From Page Nine

Classified items include wall and woodwork Sprouts cleaner safe and economical. Chicks started for profit available at Vander Linden near Pella and Black Vroom listings with phones. Delco light plant and kerosene stove with built in oven for sale. WANTED to rent unfurnished rooms or small house. Disks sharpened on the farm. WANTED clean cotton rags for Chronicle Office.

Vander Linden Pella Delco Light Plant G. A. de Cook

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