Tulip Time Festival Returns Amid War News and Reflection
A long feature blends World War II concerns with a tone of local renewal as Tulip Time is celebrated, urging support for Dutch freedoms and Iowa ties. It critiques European conflict, praises religious and economic liberty, and calls for solidarity with distant struggles while noting public safety tips. The piece also notes reader interest in Tulip coverage and the town’s cultural record.
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Iowa
Chronicle
Bappane
Thane
Pella Tulip Time culture and spirit lift this town pride
The article extols Tulip Time as a communal festival in Pella that unites all walks of life through Dutch heritage, pioneer life scenes, folk dances, and songs. It highlights wide participation, shared pride, and a welcoming attitude toward visitors, emphasizing a joyful, collaborative Bestival atmosphere.
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Oly
Pella
Lowa
Holland
Editorial Comment on Civic upkeep and liability
Estherville News warns towns must stay vigilant to stay current and neat. Sioux City Journal supports compulsory liability insurance for motorists to compensate damage to others. Uproar over meatless days in wartime suggests critics call it wasteful and harebrained.
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Estherville
Sioux City Journal
Porson
Labor unions blamed as their own worst enemies
The Waverly Independent cites ongoing strikes and leadership friction as eroding public support for unions, predicting stricter future regulation. It contrasts this with praise from Sharon Star for doctors volunteering free medical exams to draft boards, highlighting civic service amid defense efforts.
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Northwood
Waverly
Sharon Star
Fred Lankelma Wins Phila Cup at Central College
In a May 1806 report from Pella Blade, Fred Lankelma wins the Phila Cup at Central College flat field day, finishing 24 points ahead. The piece notes local quirks, a runaway buggy incident, church news, the Pella Produce Co incorporation, and various civic updates from the community.
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Pella Blade
Fred Lankelma
Central College
Central
Mere
Vander Linden
East Side
Ella
F.jansen
Heter“Johnson
Gordon Square
Fourth Reformed Church
GH. Nollen
D. Ossewardy
Nollen
Israel of
Des Moines
Des Atming Moines
Dave van Sittert
Pella
Pella Produce Co
Plc
Gauss
John Dyksten
Aviv No Vander Linden
Simon G. Vander Zyl
George Co
Vander Zyl
John G.thomassen
George
South Main
May Mortinery
Katana City
C. Rougers
Frank Garlick
Central Field
Eet
J. Bousquet
H. Rhynsburger
Bousquet
My. Ley
Oskaloosa
Central detertained Peace Oratorical Contest fourth placed
The report notes Crisis with his oratio won by Dawn Wes leyan. Lewis was viewed by many as second. Kuyper and Mary Kuyper traveled to Des Moines to meet Jennie Kuyper returning from six years in Japan ill and home for rest. A humorous aside mentions straw hat piles and a girl hiding beneath one, dubbed by the reporter as Sigma Alpha Pi, jokingly called Straw Hat Pile.
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Central
Toyentral
Tion
Dawn Wesleyan
Lewis
HW. Kuyper
Mien
Mary Kuyper
Dex Moines
Nisa
Jennie Kuyper
Japan
Jennie
Mom
Sigma Alpha Pi
Heheares
Vella High School Baseball May 12 1921 Game Report
Twenty years ago on May 12 1921 Vella High School played Monroy in a tight baseball game ending U2 to U2. Andy Butts starred with sharp base running and scored once. Van Boorninek Sack Gee Lavatunbach Van Niebelasting and Van Zante contributed as teammates while Vander Moe Cochrang and Jaco Van Zante observed the foxes in the field.
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Vella High School
Monroy
Ust
Andy Butts
Emi
van Boorninek Mde
Sack Gee
Local items include exhibits, donations, and a forged check
Town visitors exhibit hunting pups. Mrs Vander Linden donates a drinking fountain to Central College for the new ladies dormitory in memory of her mother. A youth from Searshoras forged a $360 check to Star Auto Co. and was stopped after replacing a $1.04 check. The Canning Co. and Centent College form a cooperative sale, six hundred cages moved in a week. Centent College is connected to a pastorate in Ogden Utah and Caldwell life. Church plans a new $76,000 house. DON Haber in ill health. Henry Edmand visits parents in Iowa. Synhorst & De Prenger market the Hupmobile. Johnnie Fansaen improves after illness. Star Auto Co. stock rises from $10,000 to $60,000.
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Hernan Bruinckool
AN. Vander Linden
Central College
Searshoras
Frank le Cocq
Star Auto Co
Ford
Hear
G. Andringa
Frnt
Aum Hamed
Pella Aerchants
Canning Co
Well Cor
Garrison
Centent College
Ogden
Utah
Caldwell
Datio
Churell
Don. Haber
Bella
Henry Edmand
Burroughs Adding Machine Co
Dew Moines
Synhorst & de Prenger
Leighton
Hupmobile
Ems
Johnnie Fansaen
Mahaska Hospital
Ten Years Ago May 14 1991 Notice of Deaths
A fragmented obituary notes Henry Van Rynwyk died at 34 after a long illness, describing his lifelong invalid status and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Van Rynwyk. The item also references William Verros, a Philadelphia native, and a failed coal purchase dispute involving a Pelle manager and Ralxereen Co. The report appears as a garbled historical blurb with multiple names and claims.
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Henry van Rynwyk
William Verros
Ton W. Hesitinge
Philadelphia
Pelle
Anlen
Ralxereen Co
Sles oMics
Elaima
Pella News Reflects Local Events and Commerce
The council awarded a contract to Phil Bishop after Charlie Riggen declined a 60-50 split. A high school musical and exhibit drew hundreds of parents. Gasoline prices rose one and a half cents while most commodities fell. Military planes passed over Pella en route to Dayton, Ohio to join 660 ships for war games. Strand Theatre sold to Oncar Benson of Inkexburg, Town. Rob Beyers named most valuable in Kirksville area graduation prep. Arthur Van Rockel hauled hogs to St. Louis by rail. Kirksville expects 34 seniors to graduate with Rev. Stoddard Lane delivering the address.
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Phil Bishop
Charlie Riggen
Pella
Daveton
Ohio
Middle West
K. P. Hosack
Strand Theatre
Oncar Benson
Inkexburg
Town
Rob Beyers
Kirksvile
School of Oateopathy
Arthur van Rockel
St. Louis
Pella High School
Memorial Day Program Sought By Central College Singer Appeal
1911 report notes Herbert M. Bailey seeking singers for Memorial Day at Garden Square Band Stand. Bert Van Vliet visits a Lexus battlefield. a dead Mexican is observed. City water supply is low. council moves to speed new water system. A merchants display ordinance and a G A R Woman's Relief Corps dedication are planned for Memorial Day with a Milon Hunt address and a mayoral ceremony. School children to decorate graves under Supt Brank Hrush.
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Herbert M. Bailey
Central College Music Department
Garden Square
Bert van Vliet
Lexus
James
G. van Viet
Will Schreiner
Milon Hunt
Mra
Pella contest yields two No 1 ratings at state meet
Pella contestants earned top marks at the state Mule music contest in Oskalooza. Trombone soloist Carl Rene Vanderfins det Crombone earned one of ten firsts. Several other entries achieved high ratings across voices and bands, signaling a strong showing in a competitive year.
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Pelly
Oskalooan
Carl Rene Vanderfins Det
Crombone
Cart
PTL S
Solvisth Vongetanr
Charles Lautenbach
Carole Beintennt
Phyllis Ver Ploos
Arists
Tri Girls Glee Club
Pella
Towa
The Season 13 A Busy One for Mr. Birdsall
Loren Vander Zyl highlights Mr. Birdsall’s busy season at P H S with directing Tulip Time pageant leading Senior play practice and junior club duties. The drama department advances under his guidance and the student body becomes more speech conscious.
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Loren Vander Zyl
Mr. Birdsall
Tong
Silas
Junior seniors picnic at Edmundson Park
About 140 juniors and seniors held their annual picnic at Edmundson Park on April 30. After a pool pull separated classes in minutes, a rain sighted move from Rock forced the trip to the park, where a kittenball game ended early as food cars arrived, and the event wrapped around 6 p.m. with seniors returning for practice.
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Edmundson Park
the Rock
Oskaloosa
T O’elock
Pignia
District Track Meet at Knoxville poised for strong show
The Little Dutch track team faces most South Central Town Conference rivals at Knoxville in a distant meet. Likely contenders include Milloy and Fecce in sprint events, with the relay and javelin fields offering top chances.
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Knoxville
Vrndy
Cams
A Milloy
P. H
Agme ‘Other Entities. In. Tha Javelin
Aby and Inividual
Anni Ova
Appeal to Parents of High School Pupils
An editorial urges strict attendance as spring terms near end, urging parents to weigh the impact of absences on learning. It cites economic costs from low attendance, notes frequent excuses for contests, banquets, and appearances, and recommends only acceptable excuses be allowed for make up.
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Des Moines
Bella High Junior Senior Banquet Traditions Discussed
Editorial notes the annual Bella High banquet for juniors and seniors. It mentions attire expectations, with girls often wearing formal or street dress and boys in host suits, though none are required. The piece notes tensions and attendance issues as rivals debate outfits and participation, highlighting class rivalries.
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Bella High
Pella High Students to Attend Iowa Agriculture Congress
Pella High School will send twelve vocational agriculture students to the twenty third annual Iowa High School Agriculture Congress at Ames on May 8 and 9. Participants will compete in four events including Farm Crops and Farm Mechanics, with Superior certificates planned for top teams.
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Pella High School
Lowa
Ames
M. M. Dockendorff
Dockendorf Stat
Ion. Si
FFAL
Garden City
Future Parners of America
Pella
Town State College
Akil
Dockendorff
Harold Vander Linden
John Ver Mver
Marion Wittenburg
Edward van Zante
Marvin van Gorp
Mark Schakel
Florence Mayes
Nadine Reed
Marjorie Hoot
Clarence van Zee
Phil Visser
Bob Viaser
Stanley Metcalf
Lawrence van Zante
School cost debate fuels local questions on attendance
Citizens discuss fines and make up policies for absences while comparing costs per child. The note cites Knoxville schools and Japan as examples, asking if current attendance penalties and monthly payments reflect value, with questions about per-class costs and elite access.
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Knoxville
Belle Bogard
Japan
Miss Belle Bogard Speaks to Homeroom Students
Misa Belle Bogard, a missionary just back from Japan, spoke to Mr M Dockendorff and Mr I Ors homerooms about the language and customs of Japan. She taught English in Japan four and a half years and explained the written language with over 200000 characters, noting that learning about six thousand lets one read the newspaper.
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Misa Belle Bogard
Japan
Saiva
M. Dockendorff
Miss Bogard
Cie
Anelancs Ape Einzled Beyrd
Ie Wait
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