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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1975

Page

2

Tulip Time in Pella Celebrates Dutch Heritage and July Parade

Sonja Overman reports a vibrant Tulip Time in Pella with blooming tulips and flowering bushes, despite a minor kerfuffle over a gypsy wagon vendor. Merlyn Van der Leest feared parade mishaps, but Jaycees kept the procession smooth. Sheri Brouwer of the Chamber endured a burst appendicitis after a flurry of tasks, while a legacy of Dutch Cleaners and future projects inspire civic pride as Pella links heritage to America’s 200th birthday celebration.

Merlyn ‘van der Leest Merlyn Moge Ussung Sheri Brouwer Pella Chamber Sheri Dennis Pella Community Hospital

Tulip Time Flower Show names 1975 award winners

Gladys Power announced the 1975 Tulip Time Flower Show winners during the Thursday program. Ann Hinga earned three special horticulture awards, with others including Birgetta Mick, Jennie Harmeling, and Patsy Sadler receiving multiple honors. Janna Van Vliet claimed both the NAIA and Queen's Award, while Pat Ulrich earned Best of Show for her niche "With the Greatest of Ease."

Birgetta Mick Lynn Hinga Kay de Cook Ann Hinga Janna van Vliet Jennie Harmeling Harriet Franken Fran Kuyper Pat Ulrich Gladys Power Tulip Tower Patsy Sadler Historical Society Garden Club Wendy van Zee

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