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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
6
Pella celebrated its eighth Tulip Time with three fine days of weather and crowds despite wartime rationing. Outdoor programs and the Tower attraction drew visitors from near and far, with orderly streets and high praise for parades, exhibits, and performances.
The 42 tulip show attracted wide interest with 75 entries. Murray H. Nesbit won sweepstakes for six of a kind Carrara. Blue ribbons and red ribbons awarded to numerous exhibitors including Nick Koopman Jim Van Dusseldorp Esther Ver Dught and Mrs Demicolo. The feature display included Holland bulbs and artistic arrangements.
Reverend John Y. Broek pastor of Trinity Reformed Church Plainfield New Jersey will address the High School commencement exercises at the church Sunday evening this week The speaker replacement Dr Tubbers of Central College cannot attend due to obligations tied to Princess Juliana arrival.
Richard W. Goad of Peoria Ul visited friends in Pella. Tulip Mrs Ford Jessup of New York City and Miss Jane Slovatta of Cedar Rapids were Tulip visitors last week. The sisters formerly lived in Pella.
W. D. Van Sittert president of the Pella Historical Society extends thanks to the community, visitors, and volunteers for a well conducted Tulip Time Festival. Appreciation notes highlight the spirit of sponsorship and street hawker support from last week.
Webster and Lincoln grade schools closed registration with nearly 4000 applications filed. Of these 3806, about 83 percent received ration books for households with under six pounds of sugar per person. Webster led with 1996 applications, Webster 1955 in a three day period. A 75 member staff, including one third teachers, handled the process. Local board chair H F P Van Gorp praised the effort as a big job well done.
The Dutch Village Exhibit at Pella's 1942 Tulip Festival logged 1021 signatures with 661 visitors on Saturday. Guests hailed from 19 states and Washington DC including California, Iowa, Illinois, Texas, Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, Idaho, Indiana, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Montana, South Dakota, Colorado, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana.
The U S Employment Bureau urged all persons seeking work to register at the Launtenbach Verought Insurance Office, noting farm work demand as crops approach. The list is exhausted, but more workers are needed. both men and women are welcome to enroll on call before schools close.
The U S Navy and Army are noted among groups connected to last year's event with 1 581 tickets sold to explain exhibit units. This year a style show directed by Misa Helen Hopley featured Homemaking Department girls in distinctive costumes detailing Netherland provinces to showcase street attire. The Village plans a May 18 reopening to welcome visitors during Princess Julianne’s visit to Polla.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Jackson of Newton visited Pella last Thursday as they traveled to the area for a short outing.
Mr and Mrs Ed Brown of Cres ton are visiting this week at the home of their niece and husband Mr and Mrs Ed Van Toorn. The stay highlights family ties and hospitality in a small town setting.
College students present William Shakespeare's As You Like It at Douwstra Chapel on Saturday May 16 at 8 00 pm with a special Friday afternoon school children performance. Elizabethan costumes ordered from Oma rhe am will transport audiences to Shakespearean times.
At a Chamber of Commerce board meeting it was decided every merchant must close from 10:00 to 12:00 noon on Saturday May 30 for Memorial Day. The first band concert of the season is planned plus general meetings June 8 with officer elections and director terms expiring. Committees named for Pi Juliana event and a discussion on Saturday closing hours, midweek openings, and public programs were noted. The historical society also reconvened with Lon Wormhoudt presiding and plans for public presentation in Garden Square.
Governor George Wilson spoke at Tulip Time praising Pella and Iowa, urging unity and renewal. He linked tulips to resilience amid unrest in Europe, noting the long fights for liberty and the beauty as a guide to a better world. The address, written for the occasion, closes with a promise of continued celebration.
A royal party led by Crown Princess Juliana of the Netherlands arrives in Des Moines at 7:50 p.m. May 17. The group travels to Pella for Central College’s 89th commencement, with the ambassador Dr Alexander Loudon addressing the class and a luncheon, reception, and Tulip Tower presentation planned. The visit includes tours, honorary degrees, and a public program in Graham Hall and the Douwstra Chapel, with tickets coordinated by the college business office.
Central College outlines a multi day commencement program beginning Friday May 15 in Douw Chapel with a music recital by the Music Department. Events include an alumni luncheon and band concert, a Shakespeare play, baccalaureate service by Rev Romig, vesper services, and the 89th annual commencement Monday May 18 with guest Crown Princess Juliana and class address by Dr Alexander Loudon.
The third Home Nursing class began last Tuesday with Mrs. T. D. Paul as instructor. Twenty ladies enrolled, meeting 2 to 4 pm on Tuesday and Friday each week in Red Cross quarters above City Hall. Ivan Sadler family and Mr and Mrs Dick Rouw spent Mothers Day at Sunnyside.
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