Pella Merchants Sponsor New Modern Cooking School
The Pella Chronicle reports a joint venture by Pella merchants and the paper to stage a three day cooking school at the Pella theatre May 27 to 29 featuring a full length talking film The Bride Wakes Up aimed at homemakers. Prizes will be awarded to attract housewives and demonstrate contemporary kitchen economy with a brisk, entertaining plot rather than demonstrations.
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New Salesman For Maytag Line At Local Store
T. C. Beatty of Lynnville began duties as a Maytag line salesman at Awtry and Lankelma furniture store local distributors. Beatty, an experienced salesman, will canvass the town and farming district aiming to place Maytag in every home.
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Lynnville
Awtry and Lankelma
Beatty
Major Wants Tulips
Major Edward Bowes admired the tulips that decorated his studio stage last week and sent a telegram to Major T. G. Fultz asking where to obtain Pella tulips. He plans to plant them in his Westchester county estate in New York.
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Edward Bowes
T. G. Fultz
Westchester County
New York
Armour and Co Radio Program Honors Pella
Mr. E. S. Waterbury, General Manager of Armour and Company, dedicates a radio program to Pella. The tribute airs Friday at 0 over KMA, highlighting the city's role in the Armour program.
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E. S. Waterbury
Armour and Company
Pella
Armour and Co
KMA
Armour & Co Salutes Pella On KMA Radio
Armour & Co announces a Friday 12:15 PM salute to Pella on Station KMA FM 940. E S Waterbury, Omaha division manager, notes the 70th anniversary and Pella’s Tulip Tim history. Local merchants back the effort with a full page Chronicle ad as KMA reaches 5 000 watts and a large farm audience.
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KMA
Shenandoah
E. S. Waterbury
Armour & Co
Omaha
Armour
Chronicle
Towa
De Wits Bologna Factory Opens in Pella
De Wits Bologna Factory opens behind the IGA store in Pella with new smoking rooms processing rooms and cooking vats Klaus Intveld a veteran bologna maker leads the plant and aims to produce high quality Pella bologna meeting strong demand The Ruth Circle and the Girls Society of the Christian Reformed church announce a combined auction sale of fancy and plain sewing on May 18 with lunch canteen and a baked goods table all welcome.
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Bologna
IGA
Klaus Intveld
Intveld
Ruth Circle
Girls’ Society of the
Christian Reformed Church
Tulip Time tribute from Cyrenus Cole praised edition
Cyrenus Cole praises The Chronicle Tulip Time edition in a letter noting its six section editing, color page by staff, and pride in Pella's floral festival. He recalls memories of Pella life, admiration for Leonora Gaass and Freda Den Burger, and urges the community to cherish its past and values.
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Pella
America
Cyrenus Cole
Coles
The
Leonora Gaass
Freda den Burger
Legion Leaders Visit Pella for Tulip Bowl Day
Ray Murphy former national commander and G M Brown state commander will visit Pella today as guests of the Van Veen Van Hemert Post American Legion. Murphy from Des Moines and Brown from Whiting Iowa are honored veterans expected to participate in the Tulip Bowl program in the afternoon.
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American Legion
van Veen-Van Hemert
Ray Murphy
G. M. Brown
Murphy
Des Moines
Mr. Brown
Whiiing
Tow
Rican Legion Activitie
Tulip Bowl
Major Bowes Praises Pella Citizens Spirit
Major Bowes lauds Pella residents for sending telegrams of support during Amateur Hours. Mayor T. G. Fultz says the theatre town deserves the tribute, and The Chronicle lists the many senders from local businesses and organizations who voiced thanks.
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Major Bowes
Pella
Edward Bowes Shes
Corn Crib Burned During Tuesday Storm
Lightning struck a corn crib on Mrs. Dora Vander Pol’s farm ten miles northwest of Pella, burning the structure and belongings of her son and family. No injuries reported as flames consumed the building during the Tuesday night storm.
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Dora Vander Pol
Pella
Dr Jurins Lubbers to address rural eighth graders
Dr Irwin J Lubbers of Central College will speak at the Marion county rural eighth grade commencement in Knoxville’s Methodist church on May 22 at 2 00 pm The program includes processional invocations choir performances and the presentation of diplomas by Supt J F Tracy Dr Lubbers will deliver the commencement address and the ceremony promises an attractive program with a rural choir offering pieces such as Slumber Boat O Sola Mio and America
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Methodist Church
Knoxville
Irwin J. Lubbers
Central College
T. C. Rural Choir
J. Milton Moore
America
J. J. Lubbers
J. F. Tracy
Pella May 20 Hospital Meeting Called by Ministerial Association
The Pella Ministerial Association led by Rev. F. De Jong invites all Pella residents to a May 20 meeting at 8:00 p.m. in the Pella High School auditorium to discuss establishing a local hospital. Dr. J. E. McFarland of the Iowa Medical Association will speak on hospital organization. Until a society forms, the Pella Ministerial Association will direct the effort.
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Betty Lankelma
Virginia van Gorp
Leatanne Vander Pol
Bumeester T. G. Fultz
O’brien
E. R. Murlan
The
State Historical Society
Harlan
Antje Wormhoudt
Leyden
Bareant
Holland
Early Closing of Central Crowds Last Weeks of School
The rush to finish a busy period involves professors and students tied to the Tuliprime Program, graduation plans, Extension Program, and faculty duties. Under such pressure, individual character emerges, revealing responsibility and resilience as the community nears the school year’s end.
Wear Your Costume During Tulip Time in Pella
Pella residents are urged to wear Dutch costumes throughout Tulip Time. Thursday through Saturday are the peak days, with visitors encouraged to have ample opportunity to see the outfits. Your cooperation is appreciated.
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Pella
Tulip Day Draws Vast Iowa County Car Caravan
The Pella streets welcomed visitors from 99 Iowa counties and seven states on Sunday as caravans filled Highway 163. Crowds exceeded expectations despite few tulips in bloom, with city businesses thriving to serve the midday influx of visitors estimated at millions.
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Bart Donai
Preparations for Commencement Highlights Speakers and Dates
The 1936-37 school year nears end with notable commencements. Rev. Henry Huenemann will deliver the Baccalaureate at Third Reformed Church on May 28 with the sermon titled Plants and Cornerstones. Rev. Edgar F Roming of West nd Collegiate Church, NYC, will give the Commencement address on a later date, topic The Several Selves of Every Man, a rare travel-worthy appointment for a speaker of such prominence.
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Forreston
Ili
Third Reformed Church
Edar F. Roming
West Nd
New York City
Car and Truck Collide on Road
Morning collision involving a Star truck driven by Alber vor Moor and a car driven by Neal Van Hemert occurred on a rural road. No injuries reported, authorities investigated the scene and exchanged information with the drivers.
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Vonheerey Morni Ie
Alber Vor Moor
Neal van Hemert
Vehicle Collision Near Wheatgrow School Damages Two Vehicles
A truck and a car collided east of Wheatgrow School near the Van Hemert residence. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage with the car sustaining the most damage. Neither driver was injured in the crash.
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Wheatgrow
van Hemert
Tulip Time in Pella Sees Rain Delays and Crowds
The Pella Tulip Time festival drew visitors from nine counties and five states amid brisk activity, with crownings, floats, and Dutch-themed events. A rain shower paused the Blue Tulip show, and organizers praised the week’s lively displays and ceremonies, including coronations and historical pageants.
KRNT Announcer To Confer With John Wynberg
An KRNT announcer plans to confer with John Wynberg following an afternoon session. The exchange aims to clarify time and potential provisions, with expectations of a forthcoming update or decision.
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Pella Supply Co
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