Bankers Gather in Pella for Centennial-Style Convention
About 300 bankers and family members from nine central Iowa counties will attend a weekend convention in Pella. H. P. Scholte and K. H. Bean lead the organizing group with the Pella Historical Society hosting events. Henry B. Nollen will reminisce on banking in Pella 60 years ago, with registration at Central College and a Dutch banquet planned in Central Gym. Local entertainment includes the Little Dutch Band, Dutch Singers, and Dutch Folk Dances, plus tours of Tulip Tower and Ross Theatre.
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H. S. Nollen
Pella
Central Town
Marion
Warren
Madison
Jasper
Polk
Dallas
Greene
Boone and
Story
Ion County Bankers 'Association
H. P. Scholte
K.H. Bean
Henry 8. Nollen
Pella National Bank
Bankers Life Insurance Company of
Town
Pella National
Central College
Douwstra Chapel
I. J. Lubbers
Central
R. J. Vanden Berg
Ray 0. Bailey
Newton Banker
H. L. Bass
Ogden
H. Roeffel
Marcia Kuyper
H. E. Kuyper
Iowa
H. R. Young
Arlington
Iowa Bankers Association
D. W. Bates
Des Moines
Iowa Bankers ‘Association
W. A. Lane
Tulip Time Program On Air Schedule
The Tulip Time Program will broadcast on Thursday from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m. on KRNT and 1:50 to 2:30 p.m. on RNT, Friday 1:30 to 1:55 on KRNT and 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. on KRNT, and Saturday 1:30 to 1:65 on KRNT, with KBNZ Ottumwa scheduling 0 to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday.
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KBNZ
Ottumwa
Notice of trash collection schedule and carrier incident
Notice states collections begin Tuesday the 13th with weekly Tuesday and Friday pickups and payment in advance. It lists contact number 288 Black and names G. J. Vander Beek and Arthur Manson as local figures. A mail carrier from Independence is described as pulling himself from mud and taking action, including a one week tractor on a farm.
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G. J. Vander Beek
Arthur Manson
Poppy Day chair named for May 24 drive
Mrs Ed Vos appointed general chairman for Poppy Day to be observed May 24 nationwide by American Legion Auxiliary units. Poppies, made by U S veterans, support veteran rehabilitation funds with production at Des Moines facilities and across multiple states.
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Dora Carson
American Legion Auxiliary
Ed Vos
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
the Auxiliary
Iowa
U. S. Veterans Administration Facility
Des Moines
Veterans Administration
Iowa Department of the Auxiliary
West Virginia
North Carolina
Tulip Time Welcome Pella Town Crier Takes Over
The Chronicle hands over coverage to George F. Sadler Tulip Time welcome news and reader secrets column. Sadler will keep confidences and relay messages to readers this weekend. He specializes in discreetly sharing news among town residents.
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Chronicle
George F. Sadler
Pella
Old Veteran May Attend Tulip Time Festival
A letter from M. H. Morse of Wyoming Iowa suggests he may attend Tulip Time again. The Civil War veteran, turning 160 in October 1941, says a bouquet for Mothers Day would earn him a photo of the oldest Civil War veteran in the crowd. Governor's Day may be his likely visit day.
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M. H. Morse
Wyoming
Iowa
Mr. Morse
Women's Relief Corps
Legion ‘Auxiliary
Life at Camp Claibourne Describes 168th Regt quarters and routine
Private P H Bevan recounts daily camp life at Camp Claibourne detailing tented quarters for the 168th Regiment G Company, a full field setup with gas stove, electricity, and trenching, plus a rigid routine from reveille at 6 45 to retreats and inspections. He notes rain, mud, maneuvers planned around June 16, and the aim to endure 24 to 48 hour marches on short rations. Forest fires tint the sky at dusk as he signs off with good night.
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Co. G
Camp Claibourne
168Th Reg
Pella
Jefferson Barracks
Reveille
P. H. Bevan
Five High School Bands to Play at Central Park Festival
Five uniformed high school bands from Baxter Marshalltown New Sharon Lorimer and Martensdale perform Saturday at 3 pm on the park west side as Central College hosts Tulip Time. A judge Alvin Edgar will critique. no prizes. Central College Band and Flag Waving Corps perform at 4 30 pm after the festival.
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Central College
Baxter
Marshalltown
New Sharon
Lorimer
Martensdale
Alvin R. Edgar
Town State College
Tull
Central
Central College Band
Attendance Woes At Pella Public School Demand Better Pupil Diligence
C C Buerkens, superintendent, warns parents and pupils at Pella High School that absences cut state funded money, noting 606 enrolled with 576 average daily attendance this year. He cites $57,727.83 annual running cost and $80.16 per pupil, urging cooperation to raise attendance and proposing a policy: unexcused absences yield zero makeup work.
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Pella High School
C. C. Buerkens
Pella
Defense Bonds Obtainable at Pella National Bank
Pella National Bank approved by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to accept applications and issue Defense Savings Bonds Series E. Bonds available at the bank with no delay in processing. Purchases support the United States defense program and Uncle Sam.
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Pella National Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
United States
Uncle Sam
Legionnaires Urgently Needed for Civic Parade Assistance
Attention Legionnaires. Report in uniform at the Legion Hall Friday afternoon May 9 before 1 00 to march in the parade with the Junior Drum and Bugle Corp from Des Moines and accompany the Legion float. The Boy Scouts will police the parade that day. Legion members will handle Thursday and Saturday afternoons. An urgent call is sent for volunteers for civic service with a job for every member.
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Legion Hall
Drum and Bugle Corp
Des Moines
Legion
Boy Scouts
Pupils to Report 8 30 am for Tulip Time Parade
Public schools announce start at 8 30 am on Thursday and Friday with dismissal at 11 30 am No afternoon sessions. All grade and high school pupils must gather at the old Garden City feeder works East Franklin at 1 30 pm for the Tulip Time parade. State prison farm menus list 68 540 pounds of meat for the month.
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Garden City
East Franklin
Florida State
Change of address and unit assignment for Bevan
Bevan reports transfer to Comed A 168th Infantry 34th Division APO 84 with hand picked men from other companies. The unit is formed as a riot squad for property and person protection across seven southeastern states. Regular training continues, with a secret afternoon class to follow. further details will be shared if permissible.
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Comed A
168Th Inf
United States
WMT to Air Tulip Time Broadcast May 8 4 00 PM
A Cedar Rapids Iowa Broad casting Co letter informs Pella Chronicle readers that station WMT will record and air a Tulip Time Festival segment from 4:00 to 4:30 p m on Thursday May 8 It invites readers to spread the word and listen to themselves on air through Mutual Network.
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Iowa Broadcasting Co
Cedar Rapids
Pella Chronicle
WMT
Mutual Network
Card of Thanks for Maggie Brummel
We thank all who helped after the death of our sister Miss Maggie Brummel and for expressions of sympathy. Gratitude to J. Van Dyk undertaker and Rev. F. Van Houten for comforting words. Brothers and Sisters.
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Maggie Brummel
J. van Dyk
Rev. F. van Houten
Muskrat Invades Home Prompting Neighbor Reaction
Surprised Remko Johnson near Wavery reports a muskrat entered his house after he opened the door last week. He notes wild animals generally seek higher ground, a behavior he says explains the unexpected intrusion.
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Remko Johnson
State College Expert Evaluated H S Department
A visiting analyst from Iowa State College Cedar Falls evaluated the high school English program last Thursday. Dr Reniger toured classes and met staff, offering preliminary recommendations favoring a broader four year integrated approach over isolated grammar, journalism and oral English. A full report will follow with plans for further investigations in the grades.
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Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Reniger
Reninger
Street Scrubbers Sought for Festival Cleanup Duty
Men and women in costume are needed to scrub streets at the festival. If you will aid, inform Anthony Tusseling that you will do 80. He will appreciate your help.
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Anthony Tusseling
Tulip Time festival eyes record crowds in 1941
The 1941 Tulip Festival in Pella promises high attendance and festive color if weather stays fair. The Historical Society and Tulip Time Committee emphasize local color, with stage vignettes by elders and students, parades, floats, and the Parade of the Provinces. Governor Ils on slated to speak. Hammond organ performances planned daily. Volunteers urged for street scrubbing, parade duties, and costume roles as the city eyes its best festival yet.
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Historical Society and
Tulip Time Committee
Margie Veenman
Misa Virginia Kempkes
Lois Vanden Berg
Helen Klyn
Jeanne van Gorkom
Dici
Central College
Pella
George Ilson
Ghirka
Lon B. Wormhoudt
A. Sandoon
Chiman
Althor
Anthony
Tysella
Central Park
the Legion
Pellas
Drivers Urged to Renew Licenses by July Fifth
Officials warn nearly 10000 drivers will be affected if renewals aren’t completed by July 5. The move aims to prevent name abuses and ensure valid driving credentials amid an ongoing renewal drive.
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Jowans
Bureau Mynnekineed
le Uconses Ak
Parsons
Ieee
Trea Senous
Opinion
Studi
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Marion Co. Bankers
Pella Hist. Society
Wm. Dolezal Tama
Leona Schilder
Veenman
Gorkom
Murray
Philip Bevan
Tral Park
Ulin Fe
Central Sat
Supt
Knoxville
H. S. Band
Centre
P, H, Bevan
State College
H. S. Department
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