Des Moines Show Booth and Tulip Time Notes at Pella
Local items from Pella Chronicle describe Des Moines Garden and Home Show booth display by Mrs. Jacob Sterrenbenz and tulip show preparations under the Federated Club. Updates cover graduations from Central College and Western Theological Seminary, medical clearances, illness notes, a talk by Dr. Rothschaefer on India, a home economics inspection tour, and a seniors project for the yearbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Des Moines Garden
Ladies Federated Club
Des Moines
Federated Club
J. M. Cook
Fred Lautenbach
Gerald Rysdam
Ed LeCocq
Tulip Time Vacation Approved and Parade Plans Set
The Board of Education voted to grant two full days of vacation for Tulip Time on Thursday and Friday with pupils expected to march in the parade on Thursday Friday and Saturday. Pupils unable to march should present a special excuse. Pupil and teacher meet at 1 30 near the old Garden City Feeder Works to prepare for the parade and costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
East Franklin
Garden City
Tulip Time Rehearsals Schedule Mentioned
Rehearsal times listed for Tulip Time next week include Dutch Street Dances at 8:30 and 4:00 on Monday May 9 at Dutch Street Dances, band practice at Lincoln on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, Snow White characters and orchestra at 2:30 on Tuesday, Snow White Dress Rehearsal at West Park on Thursday, with orchestra and properties involved.
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Lincoln
West Park
Mr. Ruby
Early Morning Student Assembly Surprises Body
On Monday morning the student body learned at ten, not home room, that a student assembly would occur. At 8:30 the unusual time prompted Mr. Buerkens to introduce a speaker whose program was described as unusual in nature.
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Buerkens
City Council Proceedings May 3 1938 Mayor Fultz presides
The City Council met in regular session on May 3 1938 at the city office with all members present. The treasurer reported a month end balance of 37546.16 and the Finance Committee recommended paying various bills across General and Water Works funds totaling several hundred dollars for salaries printing police sweeping street labor and plant improvements.
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Fultz
Water Works Fund
1938 City Council approves pool operation and contracts
The council authorized payments to Carstensen Bros and Murray Iron Works Co. for contracts totaling 2067.32 and 846.35, set sewer study on Houston Avenue, discontinued electric meter rental, arranged delinquent tax collection, appointed Nutting as pool general manager for the 1938 season, and accepted Vander Beck's garbage collection proposal at 1.50 per house plus 50.00 city payment. Electric lines and poles on the athletic field will be removed unless property owners buy them.
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Carstensen Bros
Murray Iron Works Co
Houston Avenue
Sewer Committee
D. GC. van Zante
Nutting
G. J. Vander Beck
Obituary of Jennie Kessler De Booy at Beacon Iowa
Jennie Kessler De Booy died at 6 25 am Monday April 25 at her Beacon home. Funeral services were held April 27 at Powers Funeral Home Oskaloosa with burial in Friends Cemetery. She was 50. Survived by husband and four children Leonard A. of Chicago Leonard K. of Oskaloosa James Ralph and Krya C. of Beacon. Also note Dena Thomassen died April 19 at Roseland Illinois aged 78, with survivors and funeral details linked to Roseland and local relatives.
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Jennie Kessler de Booy
Beacon
Powers
Oskaloosa
Friends Cemetery
Leland A
Chicago
Leonard K
James Ralph
Krya C
Joe de Bruin
Roseland
Ill
Dena Thomassen
LeRoy Viersen
Leonard Thomassen
Dora Thomassen
Alice Wisecharger
van Meter
Iowa
Henry
William
Wisconsin
Fred
Omaha
Nebr
G. G. Thomassen
J. F. Dykstra
Legion Auxiliary Conference Here Friday May 6
The Legion Auxiliary plans a full day in Pella with state and national officers, Dutch dances, a poppy playlet, and an auto tour led by Burgemeester Fultz. Guests include Mrs. Nesbit and others from Des Moines and Clinton, with a Dutch costume dress day and veteran-made articles on display.
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Council Bluffs
A. D. Laddoff
Clinton
Frances Bickert
Oskalosse
Celia Sawyer
Winterset
Grace Kirtley
Bussey
Wilkie Harper
Ames
W. Mohr
Des Moines
Floyd Schemmerhorn
Carr
Argonne
Schulte
Pella
Pella Plans Dignified Dutch Costume Meeting
A strict meeting in Pella draws a large crowd expected to attend in Dutch costume. Organizers urge every resident to participate, promising a memorable community event in traditional attire.
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Pella
Extra Jurors Summoned for Marion County May Term
The following names are summoned for jury service in Marion County May term in addition to the published list. Burl Blodget Pleasantville J P Bucklew Melcher Grace Dixon Knoxville J S De Vries Pella Walter Goering Dallas Anna Goff Knoxville William Huxford Melcher Beulah Johnson Knoxville J R Jones Pleasantville Gabe Maddy Pleasantville Leland Roberts Knoxville Floyd Rippberger Lacona Mary Shroud Knoxville E L Shaw Pella Wayne Van Baale Prairie City Dick P Ver Meer Pella Mrs Delis Van Zante Pella Charles Wise Melcher. No cement is strong enough to mend a shattered ideal.
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Marion County
Burl Blodget
Pleasantville
J. P. Bucklew
Melcher
Grace Dixon
Knoxville
de Vries
Pella
Walter Goering
Dallas
Anna Goff
William Huxford
Beulah Johnson
J. R. Jones
Gabe Maddy
Leland Roberts
Floyd Rippberger
Lacona
Mary Shroud
Identity of Two Pictures Is Disclosed
The Chronicle reveals the identities of two pictured subjects. One is the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. An deweg. The other follows from a letter by Dr. C A Ayres of Lorimer Iowa. The tulip festival photo shows a visitor meeting Queen Freda with Denburger ties noted.
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The
Chronicle
Roy Andeweg
A. Ayres
Lorimer
Iowa
Oskaloosa
Freda
Miss Denburger
Denburger
Dr. Ayres
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Mrs. Raymon
Mrs. C. Bond
Blanche Vander Linden
Los Angeles
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Clance Vander Linden
Jacob de Ronde
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Charles Keables
Denver
Cola
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Dr . Mainstreet
Bit
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W. H. Vander Ploeg
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A. C. van Houweling
Art den Adel
Gary
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Robert Lee Lautenbach
H. F. Johnson
T. T. Bakker
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H. B. Sixsmith
Jack
Kansas City
G. H. Waechter
J. Brommers
T. G. Fultz
M. Giffon
Dudok Langerak
Bondurant
White Way Auto Co
Bert Rodlofsen
Herman L. Swank
Martha Jansz
Henry Castings
T. B. Bartlett
Bert Weyers
R. W. McKeever
George Vander Voort
Earl van Rees
Ben de Vries
J. A. van Lienden
R. G. Conn
E. A. Nelson
Jacob Vos
Oliver
Peter
Ben Vos
Marion Klyn
Gerrit van Halen
Herbert Avery
Louis
Arie van Haaften
Jacob Sterrenbenz
Arthur Bennink
Joe Ernisse
Central College
Western Theological Seminary
Holland, Mich
John B. Roovart
Jacob Vander Pol
Clara Jelsma
Franklin Street
Will van Oostrum
Tipton
Okla
H. van Oostrum
Gerrit Walraven
Central Park
Freda Russell
Reformed Churches
Rothschaefer
India
Iowa City
Margaret Rothschaefer
Pella High
Carl de Wit
Jacob Schuring
Bill Dawson
Billy Vriezelaar
Colip
Lowr Brothers
Lowe Brothers
Carpenter Drug Store
van Gorp
Darling
Senge Store
Mrs
Ira DE Booy
Legion Auxiliary
Brom
Brom Hatchery
Pella, Iowa
Dreuth
Jowealth
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Are. EY
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Vogelaar's
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