Tulip Time Festival Postponed and Pageant Review
The second post ponement moved Tulip Time to May 15 17 due to cold wet spring. A grand pageant Echoes of Pioneer Days featured scenes from Chief Blackhawk to Iwo Jima and drew about 100000 visitors with Governor Blue praising Pella’s wholesome hospitality.
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Pella
Lon Wormhoudt
Henry Cox
Iwo Jima
U.S.S. Missouri
Hig Piant
Robert E. Blue
the Chronicle
Shrine Circus Set for May 13 14 15 at Veterans Auditorium
About 25 000 Iowa youngsters are slated to attend the Annual Shrine Circus at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines May 13 to 15. Bus and car caravans will transport children to the city for the Saturday and Sunday shows. Dates and times include 8 00 pm Friday 13 May 9 30 am 2 00 pm and 8 00 pm Saturday and 1 30 pm and 6 00 pm Sunday. Six performances will emphasize animal acts as chosen by past attendees. Hundreds of volunteers donate time to ensure a happy safe sane visit.
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Iowa
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Des Moines
Largest circus praised for safe, inclusive kids show
Ted Cutler, Potentate of Za-Ga-Zig Temple, lauds the circus for hosting thousands of children, many handicapped, with no accidents. He credits Des Moines police, Shrine Units, and volunteers for the safety and accessibility of the event.
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Ted Cutler
Za- Ga-Zig Temple
Des Moines
Women’s Federated Club Luncheon at Pella Country Club
The annual spring luncheon of the Women’s Federated Club will be held at the Pella Country Club at 1:00 on Tuesday May 7. The event is a highlight of the club year and showcases club activities and community engagement.
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Pella Country Club
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