Harmeling Elected Iowa Hospital District President
John Harmeling administrator of Pella Community hospital is elected president of the Eighth Hospital District of the Iowa Hospital Association. He also joins the state level Committee of Small Hospital Problems. The 8th District meets monthly with administrators from Marion Madison Warren Mahaska Union Clark Lucas Monroe Wapello Ringgold Decatur Wayne Appanoose and Davis counties for discussions and education on hospital management.
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John Harmeling
Pella Community Hospital
Iowa Hospital Association
Harmeling
Counties
Association
Marion
Madison
Warren
Mahaska
Union
Clark
Lucas
Monroe
Wapello
Ringgold
Decatur
Wayne
Appanoose
Davis
Tulip Time Flower Show Seeks More Artistic and Horticulture Entries
Officials report sufficient entries in tables niches and mantels but urge more entries in artistic and horticulture divisions. Entrants must place all pieces by 10 am Thursday. The public hours are 3 to 9 pm Thursday and 10 am to 9 pm Friday, 10 am to 5 pm Saturday. Parade noon closing each day. Judges are Mrs. Carl Hertz Nevada Mrs. Lloyd Buckles Jewell and Mrs. Hazen Pettit Oskaloosa.
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Carl Hertz
Nevada
Lloyd Buckles
Jewell
Hazen Pettit
Oskaloosa
Shrubs In Abundance At Big Rock Park
Dick Vander Laan examines the shrub stage in Big Rock Park outlining where shrubs dominate the landscape north and south of trails, the species like hawthorn, buck brush, gooseberries, dogwoods, and the impact on grasses. It notes soil differences, moisture indicators from mosses and lichens, and the wildlife such as thrashers and cottontail rabbits that rely on shrub cover.
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Big Rock Park
Big Rock
Chronicle News
Wildlife Exhibit to Return for Tulip Time Attraction
The State Conservation Commission announced plans to bring its traveling fish and wildlife exhibit to the three day Tulip Festival. The 40 foot van displays a full address and water system and opens its large side doors for outside viewing. About 100 living mammals birds fish and reptiles travel with staff who distribute literature and give talks. Since 1948 the exhibit has visited Iowa towns and draws roughly 400000 visitors annually.
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State Conservation Commission
Pella
Ibit
Iowa
Will Teach Art At Central and Community High
Roger M. Twedt, 38, named artist in residence at Central College for 1963 64, teaching half time at the college and half time in Pella Public Schools. Native of Marshalltown, MFA from San Diego State, with extensive teaching in Omaha and Puerto Rico, married with one daughter.
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Central and Community High
Roger M. Twedt
Central College
James Graham
Twedt
Pella
Central
Lawrence Mills
Tweet
Marshalltown
San Diego State College
Calif
Fike
Fisher Art Center
University of Omaha
Joslyn Museum of Art
Omaha
Inter Ameri
Airman Van Sant Is Outstanding in Honor Cordon
Delmar J. Van Sant of Sully Iowa was named the outstanding airman in the Air Force Honor Cordon during arrival honors for the King of Morocco at Andrews AFB Maryland. A cook in the 1001st Air Base Wing he enlisted in 1959 and has served overseas in Japan Thailand and Vietnam.
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Andrews Afb
Airican
Delmar J. van Sant
Sully
Iowa
Air Force
Morocco
Kennedy
van Sant
Andrew van Sant
1001St Air Base
Lynnville
Japan
Thailand
Viet Nam
Tulip Time Week Draws Local Fun and Tours
Tulip Time enters its final busy days with more than a hundred participants in photo sessions at parks, local artists, Dutch singers, and knitters. Guides will use updated scripts, and afternoon and evening programs showcase province costumes and the Our Dutch Heritage theme. Flower Show opens around noon Thursday for judging. Extra scrubs needed for shifts. call Jack Cook at May fair 8-2830 to help. Cooperation from parade spectators is urged to keep to the sides and act as good hosts.
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Jack Cook
Mayfair
WHO to Feature Local Personalities On 3 Broadcasts
WHO Radio presents three Spotlight on Dairying programs this week featuring Pella figures. Wednesday at 6 00 p m Herb Plambeck interviews Tulip Queen Mary Ver Meer and her parents and Ray De Haan. Thursday at 6 25 p m Plambeck talks with Queen Mary on 4 H. At 6 00 p m the same evening Pella florist Nick Branderhorst discusses tulip bulbs and cultivation.
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Herb Plambeck
WHO
Pella
Mary Ver Meer
Harold Ver Meer
Ray de Haan
Plambeck
Queen Mary
Tulip Time Headquarters Set at Central Park Corner
Mrs. Winfred Roorda will be stationed at Tulip Time Headquarters in the southeast corner of Central Park to answer questions on overnight accommodations for festival guests, distribute programs, and give directions.
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Winfred Roorda
Tulip Time
Central Park
Rites Today for Sully Woman Mrs. John Van Dusseldorp
Mrs. John Van Dusseldorp 79 former Minnie Rose Castorf of Sully died Saturday night at her Sully home. Funeral arrangements were to be announced by the Sully funeral home.
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John van Dusseldorp
Minnie Rose Castorf of
Sully
Sully Community Church
Wm. Pritchard
Elk Creek Cemetery
Garden Chapel
Pella
van Dusseldorp
Lawrence
Montezuma
Raymond
Newton
Donald
Des Moines
Delman
Survey Reveals Community Attitude About New Industry
The third article in a series on the Community Attitude Survey from the Pella Junior Chamber of Commerce and County Extension Service reports results from households in both city and rural areas. The piece highlights local reactions to a proposed new industry and notes varying perspectives across demographics.
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Pella
Camp Fire
Carol Goodyk
Kim Busby
Denese Houser
Barbara Paul
Beverly Buwalda
Cindy van Hemert
Rhonda Ruffridge
Sue Besco
Jeanette Toom
Chronicle News
Want Industry But Cue Lack Of Promotion
A county survey shows residents view lack of promotion as a barrier to Marion County attracting industry. Most rural and city residents favor more industry, with low income and older households less certain, and 32percent of high income respondents labeling skilled labor as a deterrent. Tax structure opinions split evenly, and facilities like water and transportation are not seen as lacking.
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Pella City
Pella
Marion County
Community views on land and facilities for industry
The piece notes broad interest in providing land and facilities to attract new industry, with 30 percent strongly disagree, 50 percent agree, and 7 percent disagree. It cites Iowa towns advancing industry, tax funds used to lure investment, and a Chamber of Commerce committee in Pella limited by funds. The next article promises details on local investing in land and facilities for a new industry.
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Pella
Iowa
Chamber of Commerce
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Iowa Hospital Group
Dick Vander Laan
Roger M. Tweet
Tulip Times
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