Tulip Time Offices Open as Tulip Week Arrives
Tulip Time headquarters opened in the old Bousquet building under Mrs. Van Hemert with banners guiding visitors. Leade r Lon Worthmoutt says committees function well and a large crowd is expected for six days. Preparation Day ends Monday evening with the windows unveiled at 7:30 p m. Event plans include Holland day, a parade, and Tulip Town displays.
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Tueway
J. B.van Hemert
Bousquet Jewelry
Lon B. Worthmoutt
Pella
George Lankelma
Anl
Chamber of Commerce
New Fountain at The Rexall Store
B F Vander Linden proudly unveils the Rexall Store all electric fountain with 40 gallon ice cream capacity and several enhancements. The improvements speed service and elevate the quality of fountain drinks and ice cream dishes served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Vander Linden
Rexall
Major Bowes Mentions Tulip Time On Radio
Major Edward Bowes, elected honorary Burgemeester of Pella Tulip Time, announced by telegram that Tulip Time will receive mention on his Columbia Network program Thursday May 6 at 7 p m Pella time. Pella is noted as the smallest city honored by Bowes. Local bakers and meat markets contributed famous cookies and Bologna for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgemeester
Pella
Edward Bowes
T. G. Fultz
Columbia
America
Major Bowes
Fultz
New York City
Help for the Deserving Young People Urged
Central's capacity for service to young people and the community would grow through the Extension Program. Leaders told Pella citizens at a rally that desiring students deserve equal education chances, with self-help training expanding housing and chapel plans for next fall. Simon Heemstra and Prof. Memnenga highlighted efforts to attract philanthropy to the Student Industries program.
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Central
Pella
American Legion Hall
Jacob Prins
Lubbers
Peter H. Kuyper
Rolscreen Company
Gerrit Menning
Third Reformed Church
Central College
Simon Heemstra
George H. Memnenga
Graduation Gifts Stir Hampers for Local Grads
Graduation time nears at Pella public schools and Central College with announcements printed and diplomas due. Families plan gifts as relatives and friends anticipate the next steps after graduation, while stores offer ready options to suit every graduate.
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Atdent
Unionville High School Arrival Promises Homecoming Festivities
Word by telephone reports Unionville High School faculty and student body will be here Wednesday for a lively May 12 event featuring life and joy. The notice hints at a school gathering with a festive atmosphere and community attendance.
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High School of
Unionville
Apes
Unionville High School
County Auditor Troubl e Shooter at Court House
The Chronicle profiles Gerald Paardekooper county auditor of Marion County. Deputy Hollis Bybee and clerks assist as the office handles tax levies, real estate transfers, warrants, revenues, bond custody, insurance records, and numerous duties. The piece praises thrift and efficiency, noting operating costs and homestead exemption work.
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Pella
Gerald Paardekooper
Paardekooper
Hollis Bybee
Geraldine Summy
Maude Six
Mildred Klein
Marion County
Bake Sale to Benefit Elam Cemetery Aid
The Elam Cemetery Aid will hold a bake sale on Thursday at Kiln and De Winter Market. Proceeds support cemetery upkeep and related community projects.
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Elam Cemetery Aid
Kiyn & de Winter Mos Market
Final Week of Ticket Sale for Tulip Time Events
The sale of season tickets for Tulip Time activities ends. A seven ticket book costs $1.00 and can be used by anyone for admission to Tulip Time displays. Tickets are transferable and may be torn from the book for entrance by family or friends. Tickets are available from the Girl Scout Troop or Tulip Time Headquarters in the former Bousquet's Jewelry building.
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Pella
Tulip Time
Bousquet's Jewelry Company
Birthday Anniversaries Noted For Chronicle Readers
The Chronicle lists birthdays and anniversaries for May and June including Van Gorkom 11, Vander Wert 66, Vander Syde 77, Monster, Van Hatten 5, Norma Vis, Wilma Vanden Berg, and more from Pella Otley Leighton Sally and others asking readers to submit dates.
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van Gorkom
George’ van Gorkom
Pella
J. Vander Syde
W. J. Monster
Elvin John van Hatten
Frank van Haaften
Leighton
Norma Vis
G. J. Vis
Sally
Wilma Vanden Berg
Joe Vanden Berg
Otley
Dutch Center brightens for Tulip Time in Pella
Business blocks in Pella surge with paint and cleanup as Tulip Time nears. The Speelman building houses a new beauty shop, dressing shops, and barber shop receive cheep red, cream, ivory, and orange blue tones. Vendors like Korn-Sybenga bakery and Ulrich’s meat market receive fresh colors while Gerrit Vander Waal and Dan Hoogenakker oversee interior and exterior work across the square.
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Pella
Speelman
J. C. Mitten
Korn-Sybenga
Central Park
Ulrich
Lautenbach and
Ver Dught
Gambie's
van der Ploog
Wilson's Jewelry
John Bosveld
Dan Hoogenukker
Gerrit (Swartz
Vander Waal
Altoona Students Plan Visit to Pella During Tulip Week
A letter from Altoona promises public school students will visit Pella for Tulip week and invites a royal welcome, hoping their stay will be pleasant and welcome in the community.
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Altoona
Pella
Tulip Time Window Display Instructions for Merchants
Merchants are urged to maximize Tulip Time window displays with help from Tulip headquarters. Supply counters offer extra window cards and relics loan program for those lacking displays. Local residents with relics or antiques are asked to lend them. leave word at Tulip Time headquarters. On Monday May 10th all displays should be veiled until the 7:30 fire siren, then unveiled for a festive evening with fellow merchants.
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Tulip
No Sit Down Strike for Him
Raymond Brom, son of Mr and Mrs B J Brom, visited here over the weekend with his wife and daughter Beth Ann He is a Pella High School graduate of 1922 and later Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls He has held posts at Gibson Parkersburg Gractinger rising to an intendent salary and two raises in two years
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Beth Ann
Raymond
Pella
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Mr. Brom
Gibson
Parkersburg
Gractinger
Mother's Day Program At Pella Christian School
Patrons and friends of Pella Christian School attended a Tuesday evening Mother's Day program directed by Prof. Gerrit Roozeboom. The event featured singing, scripture reading, prayers, a Bible drill with 11 primary pupils, and various grade performances. A collection for Indian missions raised funds, and an auction plus donations totaled 80 dollars for school redecorating after pupils had saved 80 dollars in penny contributions.
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Pella Christian School
Gerrit Roozeboom
Sara Mae
Mother
Indian ‘Mission
Meyer Ae
Card of Thanks for George Sterrenberg and Family
The family of George Sterrenberg thanks friends at Waly and Indianola and elsewhere for kindness during illness and for sympathy at his death. Signed by Ghorgh Sterren Berg and children Vander Wilt.
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Waly
Indianola
George Sterronan Ghorgh Sterrenberg
Central States Officials Meet Here on May 14
About 90 managers of Central States Electric Co will gather in Pella on May 14 for a managers meeting led by Glen Cooper and William Muilenberg. A Dutch style banquet at Jordan Hall will be served at 12 30 pm. Notables including John M Drabelle Ray Ingham M L Nolan and P M Stover are among attendees. Many will stay over the weekend to view Tulip Time attractions and miles of tulip lanes.
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Central States Electric Co
Glen Cooper
Knoxville
William Muilenberg
Pella
Central State Company
Cooper
Muilenberg
Jordan Hall
Mr. Cooper
Central States
Pella Community Hospital Meeting Set for May 20
With tulip celebration busy days, a public meeting to consider a Pella community hospital will be held May 20. A committee has prepared findings and an authority from Town State Hospital may attend to offer guidance.
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Pella
Special Writers Inspect Tulips at Tulip Time
Eastern Iowa reporters E C Hoyt and Adeline Taylor of the Cedar Rapids Gazette visited Pella on Tuesday to gather features and photos on Tulip Time. Lon B Wormhout, general chairman, escorted them through town to meet residents and capture scenes for coverage.
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Iowa
E. C. Hoyt
Adeline Taylor
Cedar Rapids
Rev Prins Asked to Accept Fulltime Pastorate
Rev Jacob Prins of the Second Reformed Church is being urged to accept a fulltime pastorate as the Reform Church contemplates a new department setup. The decision rests with Prins, who faces resistance and support from local officials and congregants. his final choice could influence church staffing for the term ahead.
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Jacob Prins
Second Reformed Church
Reformed Church
Ceromonde
Prins
Tata
Rain Hope Dims Amid Fragmented Lines
Weather note shows uncertain forecast and broken text about rain ceasing. Fragmentary words suggest an unsettled period with no clear dates or locations.
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Bousquet Bldg
Alvin Eugene
Roy de Wild
Roy
Bowes’ Commission
T. G. Fults
Co-Workers
Court House
Pella Boy
The
Chronicle
Gerald W. Paardckooper
Evert Vander Wert
Matt der Linden
Dave Re
Mubit
L. W. Hartley
Marion van Gorp
Deb
Raymond Brom
Mrs. B. J. Brom
Christian School
Pella Community Hospital
Reformed Church Board
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