Tulip Time Flower Show Shines With Ingenuity and Talent
The 1956 Tulip Time flower show impressed despite few blooms, as exhibitors created eye catching arrangements. Winners included Mrs. Donald Waechter for horti cultural sweepstakes and Mrs. Emery Gaard for artistic display. Judges were Mrs. F Moats and Mrs. G A Grant. The committee featured Mrs. Ralph Grundman as chair with local volunteers. Flower lovers filled the Legion Building, awaiting full winner list in The Chronicle May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Waechter
Emery Gaard
F. Moats
G. A. Grant
Indianola
Waechter
Bob Klein
William Bean
Elbert van Maanen
Ralph Grundman
Gary Vogelaar
Arthur Klein
Lois Saylor
Hattie Gezel
Legion
Chronicle
Pella Swimming Pool to Open June 4 for Season
The Pella Swimming Pool will open on June 4 and close August 25 with tickets available at Carpenter's Drug Store or from Mrs. Murry Rinehart at 128 Broadway. Season pricing lists 5.00 dollars for seniors and 2.00 dollars for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Carpenter's Drug Store
Murry Rinehart
Broadway
First Reformed Church Centennial Observance Planned
In 1956 the First Reformed Church of Pella marks its 100th anniversary as the oldest Reformed Church west of the Mississippi and Mother Church of the Particular Synod of Iowa. Beginning with a small congregation, it now has over 400 families. The church has occupied three edifices, the latest costing about 500000, replacing the 1869 72 structure. Ten pastors have served in the century. Centennial events are set for June 17 to 20 with a Holland service, Denominational Night, and a Centennial Fellowship Evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church of
Pella
Missisippi
Synod of
Iowa
First Church
First Baptist Church
First
Logan Van Sittert Tapped for Cardinal Key at Iowa State
Logan Van Sittert of Pella was named to Cardinal Key at Iowa State College, one of nine seniors juniors and faculty to join the honor. The architecture junior, son of Mr and Mrs W D Van Sittert, was tapped during the May 10 ceremony as part of VIESHEA events with his parents present by invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan van Sittert
Cardinal Key
Iowa State
Pella
Iowa State College
Logan
W. D. van Sittert
Vieshea
Town State College
Will van Sittert
Speech Contest at First Christian Reformed Church
The public is invited to an oratorical contest at the First Christian Reformed Church of Pella on Friday May 18 at 8 00 p m The event is sponsored by the Pella Young Men's League of the Christian Reformed Church Participants are expected from Minnesota North and South Dakota and Iowa Current topics will be presented by young orators and musical selections will be performed All are welcome to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Christian Reformed Church of
Pella
Young Men's League
The
Chritian Reformed Church
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Iowa
Thirty Babies in the Tulip Time Parade
Thirty babies were entered in the baby section of the Tulip Time parade. Each received a silver spoon memento after the afternoon program in downtown. Participants include Alan Roorda Stephen De Jong Jane Vander Linden Louis Kuyper Alvin Nunnikhoven Gary Nunnikhoven Susan Lee Linda Marsh Richard Vander Veer Jayne Borgman Linda De Bruin Emily Vander Ploeg Clint Van Zee Bonnie Van Wyk Michael Ver Meer Nancy Ver Meer Donnie Schultze Jay Ver Meer Craig Van Waarthui zen Candace Joy Carma Cade Mark Ryken Randy Boot Gregory Robus Gayle Homan Victor Vanden Oever Connie Van Haaften Dennis Roberta Lisa Wormhoudt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Roorda
Stephen de Jong
Jane Vander Linden
Louis Kuyper
Alvin John Nunnikhoven
Gary Nunnikhoven
Susan Lee
Linda Jean Marsh
Richard Lee Vander Veer
Jayne Borgman
Linda de Bruin
Emily Sue Vander Ploeg
Clint Prescott van Zee
Bonnie Sue van Wyk
Michael
Nancy Diane Ver Meer
Donnie Schultze
Jay G. Ver Meer
Craig van Waarthuizen
Candace Joy
Carma Jean Cade
Mark Henry Ryken
Randy Boot
Gregory Robus
Gayle Horman
Victor Lynn Vanden Oever
Connie Jean van Haaften
Dennis Robertus
Lisa Wormhoudt
Splendid Parade at 1956 Tulip Time Highlights
The Tulip Time parade featured forty eight units over three days with fifteen out of town bands. The sequence included Pella High School, Wilson, Muscatine, Brighton, Sully, New Sharon, Knoxville, Waukee, Grinnell, Valley, Montezuma, Central College, Pella Christian, and more. A strong turnout and varied floats and bands kept spectators engaged until the final Rolscreen caliope faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Sheriff
State Patrol
Pella High School
Wilson High School
Muscatine H. S
D. Historical Society
Provinces
Brighton High School
Sully High
New Sharon High School
American Legion
Mnd
Pella Christian School
Pela
Knoxville
Waukee
Queens
Boy Scouts
Whole Dutch Family Grinnell
Valley High
Montezuma High
Queen’s
Pella Ffa
Central College
Foy. Cart
Ooden Peoweaker
Pel
Behoo
Eagle
Future Queens
Kiwanis
City of Oskaloosa
Pleasantville High School
Gilman
Ottumwa Woman Killed in Mishap on Gravel Road
Ottumwa resident Mrs. Ignatius Peiffer died after her car lost control on gravel near the 163 detour west of Pella. The collision with a Des Moines Cleaner Co. truck driven by Richard Righi left Mr. Peiffer injured and shocked. Deputy Sheriff Shinn investigated the Tuesday morning crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Ignatius Peiffer
Ottumwa
Richard Righi
Des Moines
Des Moines Cleaner Company
Peiffer
Tulip Time Over Ended With Fine for Plant Picking
A high school student in Garden Square picked a tulip during Tulip Time. Park Commissioners filed information and the youth was summoned before the Mayor, paying a fine of 14.85 dollars for a misdemeanor to pick flowers in a public park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Square
Bonnie De Jong to represent Pella at Hawkeye Girls State
Bonnie De Jong daughter of Mrs. Chet Currier of 108 East 3rd St will represent the American Legion Auxiliary of Pella at Hawkeye Girls State on the Iowa State Teachers College campus in Cedar Falls June 10 17. The program selects 300 Iowa girls from high school juniors excelling in leadership and character to learn government and civic processes through a week of activities and a mythical political system. Staff includes 32 Auxiliary members led by Mrs. Arthur D Ladehoff of Clinton a past department president and former teacher active in youth organizations. The auxiliary is proud to send Bonnie De Jong to Cedar Falls for this leadership activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie de Jong
Chet Currier
East 3Rd St
Ameri
Can Legion Auxiliary of
Pella
Hawkeye
Iowa
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Arthur D. Ladehoff
Clinton, Hawkeye
Ladehoff
American Auxiliary
Clinton
Clinton Girl Scout Organization
Hawkeye Girls
Hawkeye Girls State
Cedar Falls
Faith Circle to Present Program at New Trinity Church
The Faith Circle of Trinity Reformed Church invites Pella residents to a Friday program at 7 30 p m in the new church. Musical numbers will be performed, both instrumental and vocal, with audience participation in several hymns. A free will offering funds the kitchen project. Public invitation extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith Circle
Trinity Reformed Church
Pella
Grand Opening of Star Oil Station in Garden Square
Star Oil Station on the northeast corner of Garden Square prepares for a two day grand opening with coffee, doughnuts, and favors. The Star Oil Company, formed in 1921 by the Langerak brothers, evolved through partnerships and ownership changes to Prescott Steenhoek and Lawrence Klein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Oil
Garden Square
Star Oil Company
Langerak Brothers
Meyer
Wiggert
Will
A. T. Ver Meer
Will Langerak
Tunis van Heukelem
Prescott Steenhoek
Lawrence Klein
van Heukelem
Precott Steenhoek
Mr. Klein
Simon Steenhoek, Jr
Preston Steenhoek
Nick Braashart, Jr
Chronicle News Phot
Star Oi Company
Star
Nick Braashart
More de
Pella High Plans Baccalaureate and Commencement Activities
Pella High School outlines the 1956 commencement schedule with Baccalaureate Exercises at First Reformed Church on May 20 at 7 30 pm led by Rev. Haverkamp and Rev. Boslooper featuring the sermon The Major Role of Minors. The mixed chorus will sing two numbers. Class Day is May 21 at 2 30 pm in the high school auditorium with awards and a farewell program. Eighth Grade Promot ional is May 22 at 7 30 pm with junior high choir and girls choir. Commencement on May 24 at 8 pm includes processional by Harold Wortman and address by Harold Burnhard, diplomas by J Gilbert Boat. reserved seats until 7 15 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High
New First Reformed Church
Anthony Haverkamp
Thomas Boslooper
Second Reformed Church
Pella High School
Anne Tysseling
High School
High Editorium
Robert Omick
Harold Wortman
Harold Burnhard
Lows State Teachers College
J. Gilbert Boat
Board of Education
Christian School Students Win Top Honors in Slogan Contest
Andy Bandstra and Anna Westercamp of Pella Christian School won top honors in the County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Slogan Contest. They receive fountain pens and will have their entries sent to the district contest. Andy’s boys entry argues parents should vote to preserve freedom and establish better government. Anna’s girls entry was the winning submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee
Ray Loynacan
Andy Bandstra
R. 2
Pella
Anna Westercamp
Anna
Fair Warm Days Draw Massive Tulip Fair Crowds
Retired barber John Goedhart ends a 48 year career at Vis Barber Shop after starting in 1908 and working in Delta Iowa. The Tulip Erchetta festival and downtown events drew crowds despite a threat of rain with a packed bleachers and a full house operetta. Weather stayed pleasant through Friday with crowds on the street and performances praised by the Historical Society. Continued on Page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goedhart
Vis
Lee Hoegh
Pella
Historical Society
Iowa
Tulip Time thanks volunteers and organizers
Public note from W D Van Sittert and Jack Boatsma thanking all who contributed to the 1966 Tulip Time. The message honors the many who helped ensure orderly festivities and expresses hope for continued effort in future years as a community enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. van Sittert
Pres
Pella
De Neef and Goodhart: a tale of trades and resolve
A fragmented clipping notes De Neef and Goodhart in a trades context. It mentions Pan employed continuously Ella, a reserved gentle person, and Goodhart who has agreed with friends who hope for him to pursue new horizons as he gives up his razor hot towel and clipping tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Neef
Hj Pan
Public meeting on new draft law at Knoxville High
The Civic Bureau of the Knox ville Chamber of Commerce schedules an 8:00 pm meeting at the Knoxville senior high school auditorium to explain the Armed Forces Act of 1955. Colonel Glenn Bowles and a panel from the armed services will discuss options for young men aged 17 and 18 and their parents. The event is free and open to the public, with audience questions invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville High School
Civic Bureau
The
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
Glenn Bowles
State Selective Service
Armed Forces
Also Mentioned on This Page
Martha Lewtenbeck
Don Waechter
First Reformed Church
Chronicle News
Gerrit Wis
Oskaloosa
Pi Bering
the Moines
Homer Hukill
Mr. Hukill
Bart
Des
I. Peiffer
Highway 163
Star Oil Station
H. S
Christian School
Mr .Goedhart
Jake Sterrenberg
Newton
Jim ‘Verploegh
Delta
Arie
Enthusi
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