Will Celebrate Tulip Time Queen Contest at May Festival
A community gathering previews the Tulip Time festival with Ruth Klein named festival queen nominee and Virginia Carpente Madeline Dickema and Jeanette Lankelma as attendants. The program features local performances, a Truth or Consequences bit, news replays, and color films from 1942. Governor Hickenlooper is expected to attend and parade plans call for a foot parade due to material shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clf. Dykstra
Chamber of Commerce
Carol Ver Stoes
de Jone Floral Company
Pella
Ruth Klein
Tunis H. Klein
Virginia Carpente
Carol Cook
Ed. Cook
Madeline Dickema
Dick Dickema
Jeanette Lankelma
J. V. Lankelmia
Moat Happy
Pella Colles
Cma
Virginia Carpenter
Jeanette Lankelina
C. F. Dykstra
Help Wanted to Plant 100 Acres of Tomatoes
Marshall Canning Company seeks supervisory and regular workers to plant 100 acres of tomatoes next Monday. A. M. Sels says the job is large but doable with modern equipment and needs more helpers for the defense effort and food preservation for armed forces and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Canning Company
A. M. Sels
Sailor Louis Brehmer Dies After Crash in Iowa
Louis Brehmer age 23 of Hartley Iowa and Pella area Navy flyer and Pella Aviat head mechanic died in Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa after a motorcycle crash April 27. Sam Trussell assistant mechanic at the airport died the next morning. Brehmer was well known at the Port and had many friends in Pella. Funeral services prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Brehmer
Navy
Pella Aviw
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Batherrehmer
Sam ‘Trussell
Directi
Trussell
Mr. Brehmer
Brehmer
Hartley
Iowa
Pella
Will de Bruyn
Tulip Festival 1943 Parade and Queen Crowning Program
A schedule for Thursday May 13 outlines morning sightseeing, then at 1:30 Band Concert 2:00 Street Scrubbing 2:30 Volks Parade 3:00 Crowning of Queen and Parade of Provinces with Governor greeting. Evening events include 7:30 Band and Organ Concert 8:00 Tulip Queen presentation, Dutch folk dances, skaters, and a pageant The Four Freedoms directed by Cpl. Maurice Birdsall and a patriotic finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian van Sittert
The
Historien Society
Cheke Wimethinge
Tulp Toren
Tulp Toren Both Afternoon and Evening. Cpl
Maurice Birdsall
Touwe Amt
Army
Camp Carson
Colorado
Vergne Ford
Ford
Stoner
Des Moines
BR. B. Hickenlooper
Gov. B. B. Hickenlooper
Holland
Stoner Piano Co
Four Freedoms
Cpl
Poppies Pledge Aid for Disabled and War Dead
Poppies will be sold in the city to aid disabled veterans and families of the dead. Mrs. Ames Weyers, American Legion Auxiliary President, led a meeting as the unit prepares for Poppy Day. Poppies honor those who died in current conflicts and in France and Belgium wars, with proceeds directed to veteran welfare and recovery programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ames Weyers
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
France
Belgium
van Veen van Hemert
Auxiliary
Alice Hoeksema
Carrie Ries
Des Moines
Lowa Department of the
Aux Poppy
Ameri
Food merchants face heavy demand as week ends pressure stores
Food merchants saw strong demand Thursday and Friday as certain points expired and had to be spent. The rush resembled a Saturday in Pella stores. Elbert en Rouw spent the weekend in Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
En Rouw
Oskaloosa
Subscription Rate Change Notices for Chronicle Readers
Readers are informed of a small weekly increase to cover rising material and wartime costs. The notice details new rates for single copies, three month, six month, and one year subscriptions, with out-of-state and soldier subscriptions noted. Existing subscribers whose labels show expiry are urged to renew and consider the new yearly rate of $2.00, with six months at $1.25 and other durations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Sven
Rvice
Tulip Edition Coming May 13 In Pella Chronicle 1945
May 13 edition will be issued with no invitations due to constraints. It features a historical section with illustrated time pictures and a Central Callese segment with historical items. Celebrates Central’s 60th anniversary. copies priced 1 cent local, 22 cents mailed. Residence updates show My and Mrs D J fietveld moving from 607 Liberty to 1201 Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Chronicle
Mrs
D. J. Fietveld
Liberty Street
Washington
Bert Roose Farm Home Destroyed by Lightning
A farm home northeast of Della and the New Sharon district was hit by a lightning bolt during a Monday night storm in April 2011. The upper portion burned rapidly. neighbors aided in safety, and New Sharon Fire Department confined the blaze. The house was a total loss, insured, with plans to rebuild immediately and rent a trailer during completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Rouce
Livelve Niles
Della
Kiese
New Sharon
Pella
Summit Township Red Cross drive totals $660.88
Summit residents contributed to a Red Cross drive in Summit Township led by Park Van Temert of OF as chairman. Local schools Otley Liberty Valley View Oaks raised funds and goods within township borders to support war relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stinmnit
Park van Temert
Sims
Otley
ETO Liberty
Valley’ School
View Oaks Summit
Summit
Forty-Eight to Graduate From High School
The class of forty eight will graduate today with Reverend Wo Wo On as commencement speaker at Westminster United Presbyterian. Baccalaureate service held at Fit Reformed Church Sunday evening May. Commencement events include banquet, senior photos, and speeches in the high school auditorium. Leadership includes Carl Vande Movie as president and Rudy Schilder as student council president, with numerous seniors named in the class roster. Colors are American Beauty Rose, motto What we say and what we are.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand
Rey
W. W. Orr
Westminster United Presbyterian Charchy
Des Meanes
Auditorum
Motte
Carl Vande Movie
Vie Ient
Mancaret Tae Wilds
Extellene Viseer
Rudy Schilder
Leste
Robert van Roekel
Darel G. Mensch
Bata
Melvin Vos Vera Darlene Bausch
Dorothy de Bean
Marjorie G
Dean Blom
Alice Pauline Buwahbe
Mary Ada Marie de Claire Tone van Breemen
Wilma Faye Pearson Hetty Louise Kooldine le Cocq
Marie
Clarice Jean Kempe
Norm Schaket
Marjori Hilt
Mary Jane
Toom
Senior Recital At College Chapel Saturday Night
Central College Music Department presents a recital Saturday May 8 at 8 00 pm featuring Van junists and Jean Borth ho with works by Bach Hindemith Beethoven Mozart Schubert Chopin and others. The program includes two inventions Bach first movement Sonata Op 10 No 1 Beethoven My Mother Bids Me Bind My Haydn Chi Vuella zingarella Rimsky Korsakov Oh Night who in gloom dost enfold Me from La Fiancee d Abydos and Barthe Polichinelle Villa Lobos Nocturne Brassinan and more. Dr H C Wormhoudt attended the Town Dental Convention at Des Moines for two and a half days this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturdany
Ollock
Central College Music Department
Taayer van Junists
Jean Borthho
Bach
Hindel
Beethoven
MacDowell
Schunamy
Hach
Haydn
Paisiello
India
Rimsky-Korskov
Schubert
Chopin
Legende
Wieniawski
Abydos
Barthe
Polichinelle
Villa-Lobos
Barodin
Chavalitos
Burleigh
Serena
Community seeks shrubs for pool park project
A community member outlines plans to plant shrubs around a pool park area. The note mentions Kane, Swinneath, and local residents exploring shrub choices, with a focus on planting layers and nut-bearing species. The writer asks whether M Schreiner or city officials can assist or be contacted for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
M Schreiner
Overall Company Eyes Japanese Workers in Phoenix Camp
Koh Klein of the Overall Company explains movement to bring American Japanese workers to the sewing room. The company, with U S government cooperation, interviews camp residents, finding loyal citizens vouched for by the FBI. Some have fought with the U S Army. government plans to release a limited number after community checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koh Klein
Overall Company
UN Eal
Overall
Bob Klein
Federal Bureau of Investition
United States Army
Bob
Phoenix
Ton
Japa
United States
Japan
Sid Ne Mor
Angle
Pella
Central Faculty Speakers Tap for School Commencements
Central College faculty members are invited to speak at several high schools this May. Dr Herbert Van is slated for Ollie High School and other professors, including Mentink, plan commencement addresses at Harvey High School and Karnes City High School among dates in May across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cent College
Herbert van
Ollie High School
Bancement
Attic
Whit
New Sharon
Fort Dodie
Iowa Falls
Mentink
Harvey High School
Karnes City High School
Fine Ambulance Put Into Service By Co operative
A Packard ambulance, designed and purchased to better serve the injured, has been put into service by Harvey Ho guard. The vehicle features leaf springs and rubber mounts with heavy shock absorbers for smooth transport. It is designed for driver, attendant, and additional passengers. Mr Bognard advocates high maintenance standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packard
Itar
Harvey Hoguard
Bognard
Tulip Time Parade Seeks Broad Participation Despite Restrictions
Helpers urge wide citizen involvement in a community walking parade as cats and floats are curtailed. Groups such as knitters, folk dancers, and families with children urged to form units near the Old Feeder Works site. Schoolchildren and seniors on bicycles welcome to ride. Visitors expected, costumes prized, paradeople encouraged to march in vibrant attire despite war conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peeil
Knitters
Aes
van Sittert
Christian High Program Delights Local Church Audience
A Thursday evening program by Pella Christian High School at Pirst Chr Ref Church featured three student groups, solo organ and piano numbers, and a reading. The event praised for its precision and Christian focus, with Rev Pikaart delivering a brief address. A repeat performance is planned for tomorrow at Prairie City Reformed Church, under Principal Wm Van Viiet. Mr and Mrs Alfred A Anderson of Clarion, Iowa, were weekend guests of the Bogaards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirst
Pella Christian High School
Betty Lou Bronkema
Phe Leper
Pikaart
Prairie City Reformed Church
Wm. van Viiet
Iowa ration calendar details second inspection deadlines
The notice lists second inspection deadlines for Class A and Class B ration stamps in Iowa, with May 1 for class Ration or bulk coupons and June 30 for Class B. It covers commercial vehicle inspection every 60 days or 5,000 miles, plus expiration dates for gas coupons, fuel oil coupons, coffee, sugar, and various blue and red stamps. It also notes Coupon No 17 in War Ration Book One expires June 15.
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Rveaus
Lade
Legion Hall
Sie
Chamber of Com
Chamber of Coninden
Bella
the Royal Party
Wernthoudt
D.C. van Zante
Charlie
D.C van Zante
Brors
Davenport
Hruns
Juliana
Pella Society
Bert Roose
Red Cross
Vial
Laugh
Reeve
Ey Werd
Linden
Ploeg
Warren Ver
van Houweling
Chaik
Robert ‘An Gorp
Kenneth Vandeloegh
Albert
Noel Rubertus
Peter
Baccauireste Evernie Church
Borst
Pan Huh
Brant Tatustrade
Pan
Anni
Etior Plas
Tis
College Chapel
H. C. Wormhoudt
Historical Society
Christian High
Alfred A. Anderson
Clarion, Lowa
J. Bogaard
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