Tulip Time Welcomes Guests. Tower Disaster Tests Resolve
A Tulip Festival week in Pella invites locals and visitors to enjoy flowers, Dutch culture, and a warm welcome. The damaged Tulip Tower in Garden Square was swiftly repaired, becoming both festival symbol and community show of unity. Iowa historian Benjamin F. Shambaugh is remembered for his scholarly contributions and quiet dedication to preserving history.
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Garden Square
United and Co-Operative
Caesar
Tulp Toren
John Lautenbach
Iowa
Hia
Benjamin F. Shambaugh
Iowa Journal of History and Politics
Palimpsest
Shambaugh
Air power debated in naval defense push
A fragment discusses airpower shaping future war, claiming airships and bomb sights threaten battleships. It questions rapid naval build up, favors cautious investment, and hints at soiled sentiment about aviation’s role in defense and offense. The tone reflects wartime skepticism and strategic debate.
Wallace’s Farm Prods Hog Reduction To Stabilize Market
Wallace’s Farmer urges farmers to voluntary cut hog numbers to curb a looming surplus as world demand remains unsettled. It cites Town’s eight sows per farmer and about two hundred thousand hogs, warning that a six hog increase per farmer could surge total to over one million two hundred thousand. Encourages cooperative restraint to set fair prices and avoid losses.
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Wallace
Farrow Spring
Editorial on small town minds and public opinion
Editorial in Detroit Free Press argues that rural communities understand world affairs better than big city peers. It highlights the editor Malcolm and his daily contact with locals, noting their influence on genuine public opinion and humility from shared winter store conversations.
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Amer Betove
Malcolm
Detroit Free Press
Iestead
Fem
Ty Brothers
O Mahoney proposal on unemployment taxes sparks critique
Washington dispatch reports Senator O Mahoney of Wyoming urged taxing firms with above average payrolls to fund bonuses for employers aiding manpower. Economists view the plan as fallacious, arguing machines drive long term living standards and that curbing production harms progress.
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Kossuth County
Advan Dispatch
Washington
O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Congress
Time to curb propaganda says Marengo editorial
The Marengo Pioneer Republican argues against granting broad protection for communist and radical speech. It calls for stronger measures to deport and incarcerate treasonous doctrine, warning that Soviet influence seeks to convert Americans. It condemns Uncle Sam's leniency on sensitive issues.
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Marengo Pioneer-Republican
United States
Russia
Union
Uncle Hum
Des Moines area notes and local odds and ends
A May 9 notice recalls Clark of East Des Moines high school jumping 5 feet 10 inches a regional record. The item mentions volunteers region at Pella, telephone pole preparations, G A Stout outreach, Home Exchange phones, Henry De Gooyer building plans, cattle and hog shipments to Tama, and a silver wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs G A Vander Meulen.
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Clark
East Des Moines
General Mar
Pines
Fernarde
Oidvancce
Kansas
AioWas
Ford Hospital
Om Chi
Nat
Pella
Sethe
Phe Wis
Sully
Chaffee
Amily
Mason City
College Tena Ele i
G. A Stout
Walter Fowler
Chicago
Home Exchange
Des Moines
Henry de Gooyer
Second Reformed Church
John Boot
Herman Vander Linden
G. A. Vander Meulen
Charles Fisk
Tama
Towa
Hed. 1
Pella Auto Co Drives May Page Ads and Local Notes
A local 30 years ago issue highlights two full pages of automobile ads for Fords and Reo models, plus Stato Co promoting Overland and Mitchell. The piece notes the Reo left seat on the driver’s side, and includes social quirks from R R Beard and Rev Smith’s visit to La i Guliive. Mayor Gesman proclaims May 13 clean-up day as Wally Fowler shows off a Premier car, while small grain thrives after recent rains and Prof. Buitsell visits Fremont.
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Itu
Pella Auto Co
Stato Co
R. R. Beard
Rev. Smith
Standard Oil
Kentucky
Tennessee
Supreme Court
Theodore Roosevelt
Cannon
Joe Cannon
Langerak
George Buitsell
Central College
Fremont
S. H. Viersen
Membership drive and fire plague town in 1920 recap
May 13 1920 notes show American Legion membership week with a 110000 town quota and 30000 enrolled while national goal aimed at 500000. A garage fire destroyed three automobiles including a Studebaker. wiring suspected. Wrestling preliminaries featured Rube Brand versus Gerald Mokma with Mokma winning after fifteen minutes. Main card listed Paul Prehn and Walter O Connor. Farm labor shortages spurred an urban migration for higher wages and shorter hours.
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American Legion
John Dieleman
John
Studebaker
Rube Brand
Gerald Mokma
Oskaloosa
Local Market Change and Local Office Nominations
Gerrit Hagen buys the meat market once owned by Van Wely Schilter and Van de Geest. Ben Vogelaat sustains a dislocated shoulder and facial cuts after a horse kick. Dan D Dieleman seeks a Board of Supervisors seat. Harry De Reus runs for County Attorney. An Observations letter notes Chronicle favored police uniforms but preferred shrouds for the Maine.
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Gerrit Hagen
van Wely, Schilter
van de Geest
Ben Vogelaat
Dan D. Dieleman
Board of Supervisors
Harry de Reus
Kate
Chronicle
Maine
Charter and Brooks Speeding Motorcycle Incident
In Marion county several school districts were consolidated at Pershing a new town. It was estimated that when the mines operated at full capacity about 500 school children would require schooling.
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Charley
Brooks
Marion County
Pershing
It won't be so now it won't be so now highway 63 paving
Ten years ago May reports say highway 63 would be paved in 1930 with bids opened May 13. Wilkins starred in a practice field meet at Oskaloosa scoring 27 for Central vs Penn, Babe Tusselin 17 with a 10.4 second 100 yard dash. Central led Penn 67 to 41, Drake U awaited after a win over Pershing and Pela. Oskaloosa planned an air port after long promotion with A B and W T Tandy leases. The site was five miles west of Oska loosa on highway 63. Dr George Lankelma was involved.
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Anking Navy
U.S
Navy
Labe
Wilkins
Oskaloosa
Central
Penn
Babe Tusselin
Babe
Drake U
Pershing
Pela
A. B
W. T. Tandy
George Lankelma
Central baseball captain elected with Melvin Sikkink as catcher
The Central baseball coach and Melvin Sikkink, catcher, were elected captain. Fire destroyed the old Lacy homestead near Oskaloosa on Penn College property. Miss Hattie Gezel underwent appendix and tumor surgery at Lutheran hospital, Des Moines. Eva Noel, linotype operator at The Chronicle, visited Seymour as a Sun day guest. Mr and Mrs John Hackett’s three month old baby was in Lutheran hospital Des Moines for observation and treatment.
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Melvin Sikkink
Miss Tysseling Honored in Pella High Assembly
Friday afternoon at 1:00 the Pella High auditorium held an assembly where students sang Old Folks at Home Grandfather's Clock and Dark Eyes. Betty Vriezelaar sang A Brown Bird Singing as Lee Van Arkel presented Miss Anne Tysseling with flowers and a plaque from the Music Club of 1940. Dr I Q Closes Program Buerkens led a Tulip Time significance show with Loren Vander Zyl and free tickets to A Day in Holland for correct answers.
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Pella High
Betty Vriezelaar
Lee van Arkel
Anne Tysseling
Music Club
Fairfield
Iowa
Glee Clubs
Tuxseling
Dr. I. Q
Mr. Buerkens
Loren Vander Zyl
Loren
Holland
The Senior Class of 1940 at Pella High
A nostalgic district feature saluting the Pella High School seniors of 1940. The verse recalls athletic champions Chuck Mitch and Buck from 1926 onward, mentions record breakers Cora Mae Marjorie Cooky and other senior leaders, and ends with a farewell to the senior class of 1940.
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A. D
Chuck
Mitch
Buck
Cora Mae
Marjorie
Cooky
Eighth Grade Promotion Set For May 22 At School
May 22 at 8 00 p m a promotion ceremony for eighth graders will be held in the high school auditorium. The event, new this year, separates promotion from the high school commencement. The program includes music a class song a history of the class and diploma presentations by Dr Wormhoudt president of the school board. Pella High’s class of 1940 will graduate May 23 in the evening.
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Wormhoudt
Pella
High School Lawn Beautified by Planting Efforts
A week of shrubbery planting and lawn improvements beautifies the high school grounds. Grass fills bare spots and students are asked to stay off the area to preserve the newly developed premises.
High School Girls Present Dutch Dance Program
In recent weeks the high school girls under Mrs. Richard Tysseling performed Dutch dance numbers for local organizations in town. The same group, guided by the physical education instructor, showcased a colorful and entertaining program at the Towners Tea Room in Desry, echoing past years’ Dutch themes and drawing favorable notices from the community.
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al A
Ichard Tysseling
Gen
Judging Team to Compete at Ames for P H L S
Pella High livestock judging team selected by Mr Dockendorf will compete at the Ames contest May 9 to 11. Members Lloyd Van Zante Harold Vander Linden Billy Huyser Norman Vander Linden form the animal husbandry squad, with other groups in farm management and shop also announced.
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Dockendorf
Pella
Philip Henry
Central College Choir Delights at High School Program
The Central College choir presented a sacred program in the high school auditorium under Mrs. Wm Wing. Featured pieces included four sacred works with Walter McCain on obbligato in Built on a Rock and Brahms selections. Miss Street closed with Brahms Rhapsody in E flat, using a Gulbranson piano courtesy of Kuyper's Music House.
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Central College Choir
Wm. Wing
Drozdof
Christiansen
Walter McCain
Brahms
Noble
Kuyper
Music House
Tulip Time Festival Parade in Pella Promises Colorful Floats
Around May 9 to 11 residents of Pella will celebrate Tulip Time with a parade featuring Dutch floats and costumes. Local youth donate time to build a hayrack float titled The Horn of Plenty, reflecting agricultural pride. A farmer greets a budding business leader as the community showcases its heritage.
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Pella
Knoxville Trackmen Rout Pella In Dual Meet
Knoxville track team dominated Pella High 86 to 26 at home Tuesday afternoon winning most events. Monk Klootwyke led Pella with a first in the javelin at 135 feet, followed by Heerema in second with 129 feet. Pella seeks Newton next Tuesday for another dual meet.
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Knoxville
Pella
Knoxville Panthers
Kloomwyke
Monk
Klootwyke
Heerema
Newton
Tulip Time Float Honors Karl and the Dutch Tale
A parade float built by Pella High Industrial Arts under Don Nutting recreates the Dutch story of Karl saving Holland by plugging a hole in the dike. The truck's front depicts the blue sea, the cab symbolizes the dike, and children play near a windmill on the back. Pella Public Schools helped greatly this year to make Tulip Time special.
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Karl
Holland
Pella
Indusrial Arts
Pella High
Don Nutting
Normal Training Girls to Take Exams Soon
The normal training girls prepare for state examinations on May 15 16 and 17. Seniors test in government and methods while juniors take management arithmetic history spelling and penmanship. Passing these tests is required to receive their teaching certificate.
Editorial On The Evolving Role Of High School Life
The piece argues education now equals life due to broad school activities beyond study. It contrasts past lacks of gym equipment and social events with today’s rich offerings, noting students rush back after breaks for games plays and Tulip Time festivities in Pella.
The Story of May in Roman Tradition and Nature
May stands as the loveliest spring month in temperate zones with hawthorn blooms and emerald gems. The origin of May’s name is debated, with Maia the spring goddess widely favored, though some claim Mayons or sacred ties to older men.
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Maia
Come Through With Flying Colors This Exam Season
Snow falls on cherry blossoms still, yet spring arrives and urges outdoor time. We must balance school in progress with exams ahead. I warn against future disappointments from low grades and urge students and instructors to stay the course and prove they can excel.
May Day Snow Surprise In Quick Highland Breeze
A narrator recalls waking to a cold May morning, not the expected warmth. The calendar shows May but a chilly gale with little snow flurries interrupts the scene, prompting a puzzled reflection on weather and timing.
Pella High Band Prepares Tulip Time Parade Display
The Pella High School Band will march in the Tulip Time Parade wearing new green and silver uniforms led by Luella Vander Waal and the senior twirling corps. They perform a 12:00 to 12:30 Tulip Time concert featuring Mickey Ver Ploeg and a clarinet solo by three girls. A new Junior Twirling Corps debuts under Vander Waal, along with The Hungey Five roaming street entertainment. The band is directed by Robert Ruby and praises Miss Ysseling and the Glee Clubs for their state contest showing.
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Pella High School
Luella Vander Waal
Mickey Ver Ploeg
Hungey
Robert Ruby
Ysseling
Even A Knitting School In Tulip Time Parade
The future teachers from Amarjes froi Ue Normal Training at Pella High School under Miss El Dora Hepfinger represent a homeward journey from a village knitting school. The girls learn to knit to imitate Dutch girls of the Netherlands as they restart after many dropped stitches and show progress toward grandmas.
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Amarjes Froi Ue Normal Training Department
Pella
Second Book by Pella Author Described
The piece notes a new volume by a Pella author born as Cole and reading “I Remember, I Remember.” It covers his life as a newspaper reporter editor publisher farm boy and U S congressman from Iowa, with four parts titled Pella Moines Cedar Washington and Rap. The book aims to convey experience over mere facts.
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Pella
Borie N
Cole
Cole Din Pella
U. S
Iowa
Moines
Cedar Washington
Becond Childhood thrills Pella High senior play crowd
Pella High seniors stage a three act comedy Becond Childhood to a roaring audience in the auditorium. Willard Kaldenber stars as Professor Frederick Clea with Veenvman as his daughter Iina and David Braathart as Sallie Stanton, delivering a merry performance backed by a strong cast.
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Pella
P. H
Sevatre
Jules Simongon
Frederick Meee
Wnty
Willard Kaldenber
Hi ‘Ay
Clea
Fe Veenman
Iina
David Braathart
Sallie Stanton
Mait
Willmiller
Birdy
rAl Burbéck
Hubert Pout
Veliageella Burbeck
Henrietta
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Fliteo
Tyme
Miss. Tysseling
Innug
Fred
Gene
Ames
H. S
Farm Shop News
Trounce Pella
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