Pella Tulip Time Highlights Public Interest and Governor Visit
Reading the 1942 Tulip Time scenes reveals lively crowding around window displays, floats themed by local makers, and praise for officials and broadcasters. Governor George Wilson and his party, including Mrs. Wilson, engaged warmly with residents, while KRNT and KBIZ networks broadcast the event, and Loren Vander Zyl aided coverage at Central Industries. The governor’s street scrubbing moment with a young son underscored a human, community tone amid wartime focus.
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Nowernor
George Wilson
Rudy Ulrich
Wilson
Pella
Tulip
Tulip Time in Pella Draws Visitors and Local Joy
A Chicago traveler passing through Pella during Tulip Time enjoyed a stopover on the bus and stayed three days. Mrs. Vander Ploeg and locals wore festive costumes, Vergne Ford wowed crowds on the Tulip Toren organ, and Boone Iowa visitors joined the ardent audience. The Dutch Street Singers thrilled attendees with songs and Berkum’s likely performances. The pageant featured Uncle Sam and Queen ceremonies, drawing families, veterans, and residents who praised the festival atmosphere and community spirit.
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Chicago
Pella
Will Vander Ploeg
Carrie Cox
Vergne Ford
Tulp Toren
Ford
Stoner Piano Co
Des Moines
Mr. Ford
Tulip
Children and adults clash on wartime trust and fear
A fragmentary piece explores how children sense tension in wartime society, noting adults exaggerate dangers while children perceive hidden anxieties. Parents' and guardians' reactions shape children’s cautious outlook amid uncertain times.
A Mother's Prayer By May Brown Lord
A daughter writes a mother's prayer about keeping a son safe from hatred and war. The verse asks the Lord to preserve his mind from cruelty and to protect his innocence as he fights, holding a photo near his heart in a moment of peril.
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Wilson
Berkum
Beni
Cook
Mr Sweets
Gern Dorel
Cohen
Pella
Mante
von Parkouel
Matthew Kempke
Bob Lantenhach
Rob
Ian Tenhueh
Sam
Lantenbach
Sian
May Brown Lord
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Phin Heeren
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Ottumwa
Loren Vander Zyl
Loren
Kbiz My
Central Industries
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Bob Carson
Inquitinge
Wayne Hatchet
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Bob Lautenbach
Uncle Sam
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Lyle F. Ward
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Vergne
Boone, Lowa
Lawrence Irwin
Irwins
Lawrence
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Pearl van Gorp
Marcia Kuyper Carey
Ie Pethe Hsinesman
Mrx
Leonora Seholte
Mr. Stuckrath
Sandren
Ray Roland
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Ray
Tully
Virginia Kempkes
Menetor Nominty
Emilee
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Jeanne van Garkam
Mae Theresa Wormhendt
Mie Jasel
Namie Riefi
Mies Marine Ver Stoos
Mijas Ruth
Anitied
OM Gandein
Elmer
Ty Gale
Abe den Adel
Saree
King
Central College
U. S. Navy
Union
Crete
Deagie
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J. H. Shinn Hatchery
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