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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1955
Page
8
Lovely blooms stored for Tulip Time Flower Show with tips on refrigeration and judging by Mrs. Hazen Pettit. Schedule stresses timely entries, proper division rules, blue ribbons, and the Tri-color ribbon award. Also notes Teen Age Road-e-o details and coordinators Earl Schimann and local sponsors.
Plans for the second annual Teen Age Driving Road-eo were made by the Polla Rotary Club. The event will include a written test and a practical driving drill with exercises like parking and smooth stopping. The local winner advances to the state rover, then national finals in Washington with $3,000 in scholarships. Jean Kuyper, Rotary president, announced sub-committees are formed.
Frank Vanden Berg known as Bergie retired after 57 years in barbering, selling his shop in Pella to Des Moines native Robert L. Van Ryswyk. Bergie started in 1898 under A.B. Rox De Vries, worked in Oskaloosa, then returned to Pella to run Boatama shop for 45 years. He plans to take life easy, enjoys flowers, and will be remembered by patrons like final patron Bob Omick. Van Ryswyk, reared in Prairie City, will continue with Martin De Wit, who joined Bergie in 1912 and remains with the new owner. The obituary-like item appears on Page 14.
The State Music Contest at Indianola on April 29 and 30 showcased Pella students in vocal and instrumental divisions earning superior and excellent ratings. Judy Intvelt and others led Girls groups with several solo and ensemble performances, while piano and string participants received II or I ratings, and pins were awarded for Division I and II placements.
Mothers and babies up to age three are invited to join the Tulip Time Baby Parade hosted by Misses Cornelia Wilson and Marie Lefeber. Dutch costumes required, infants may ride in any vehicle. Each entrant receives a gift. To register call 146 or visit Wil Jewelry Store at 705 Franklin Street.
Mrs Tomoko Yamamoto will demonstrate Japanese flower arranging this Saturday. The event invites flower lovers to learn traditional styles and techniques from the expert.
A floral demonstration by Mrs Yamamoto and her interpreter Mrs Aunet takes place Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 at the Legion Hall upstairs. Attendees are asked to stay for the full event and contribute to reimburse the Historical Society for bringing Yamamoto to Pella.
On Monday May 2, children received Salk polio vaccines at the high school. Parke Davis vaccine used. doctors waived the usual 50 cent fee. Nurses and substitutes listed, Kiwanis volunteers handed out lollypops after the shot. A second treatment is planned about two weeks later with eligibility for those who missed the first.
Gwen Vanden Berg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Casey Vanden Berg, was presented as Tulip Queen at Memorial Hall on the evening of Wednesday April 29 in a packed Legion Hall. Attendants Lila Klein Ruth Dahm Sandra Cummings and Gosselink, bouquets from De Jong Floral. Entertainment featured operetta Tulip Time and Rotary Club songs with grand march led by Anthony Tysweling. judges Neil Hammer Dr Earl Beaver and Ed Frank.
The Tulip Time committee of KEBS led by chairman Bob Morley announced a three day festival broadcast. The college and community radio will carry a full schedule with a daily parade review by Bob P. Borgman and Jim Mc.
Merchants are urged to prepare window displays for Tulip Time. Mrs. Carol Courtney, festival committee chair, will offer afternoon guidance from 1:00 to 4:00. Call for suggestions or devise your own plan to attract visitors. Executive Committee.
The Marion County Rural School graduation exec will be held in the Knoxville High School auditorium on Wednesday evening May 18 at 8 00 o clock There are 110 pupils in the class Dr Walter De Kock of the Central College faculty will address the graduates The eighth grade chorus will perform musical numbers.
Pella High lost three close games to Valley Des Moines Indianola and Tracy in a windy baseball day. Valley edged Pella 10 9 after a six run sixth and extra frame, despite two early Valley pitchers pulled. Indianola 9 8 over Pella with Proudfoot holding the locals to four hits, Muyskens allowed six in seven, Don Hiemstra steady with two singles. Tracy beat Pella 4 3 as Milledge homered and Milledge added a third run, Edwards led Pella with two hits.
Intosh and others contributed interviews and programs of historical interest along with regular community news and music programs. A complete schedule will appear in next week's Chronicle. Suggestions or requests for the Tulip Time schedule may be addressed to KERS Arlen Salthouse Station Manager Central College.
The Dutch village exhibit at Pella High School reuses gym space, with Jim Ruthven and industrial arts crews repainting and preparing units while John Greendyke’s science class handles electrical work. Guides trained by Marilla Meulen explain 40 to 50 village units, with hostesses, ticket sales, and slides showing Dutch history.
Lovely Melodies and robust comedy highlight Pelia’s operetta Tulip Time. Performances run May 10 11 at 8 00 and May 12 13 14 at 7 30 in the Central College auditorium with authentic Dutch and American costumes. Advance tickets exchanged at Legion Hall May 7.
Rotary Club heard W. D. Van Sittert discuss Tulip Time with emphasis on Festival entertainment. He urged downtown window displays and guided tours organized by the Rotary Club, and committees were formed to implement heirloom displays and improve tours for next year. Next meeting set for Tuesday noon May 10 to tackle last minute Festival issues.
Festival Committee issues school notices for a three day parade. Dutch Village opens at 2:80 a.m. and closes at pm with intermission 1 to 8 30 p.m. Attendance of all grade children required, gathered at Franklin and East First at 2 p.m.
Regular classes run in all departments Thursday and Friday with 11 30 dismissals for those with no special obligations. Hot lunches served at Webster including hot dogs and beefburgers. Squirt guns and pea shooters declared public nuisance during Tulip time. Dress for Dutch costumes encouraged. Bus arrivals as usual. evening departures delayed to 4 pm. riders meet at the High School.
Don Verploegh P H S Class of 55 won a superior rating in the string bass solo at the Indianola State Music contest. The article recalls his finding a battered string bass in Lincoln grade school basement last fall and his long repair journey.
Collins student Larry Heintz was elected president of Central College's Student Cabinet after a strong campaign. Heintz, a junior political science major, currently serves as treasurer and dormitory council president. New officers include Donna Greenfield, Verm Gosselink, and Norman Schouten with committee chairmen named for academic, social, religious life, and athletic roles. The Cabinet forms the executive branch while the student body enacts legislation.
A local craftsman completed winter work in repairing, gluing, and refinishing and then sought instruction from Henry Cox, reputed as the best string teacher in the community. This note, continued on page 4, highlights Cox's standing in the arts scene.
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