Fourth Annual Tulip Festival Celebrates in Pella
The fourth tulip festival in Pella closed Saturday with warm weather and showers interrupting three program segments. Crowds gathered for a parade, street scrubbing, baby contest, bicycle races, and a tulip show. Notable sights included the 99-year-old mother in Israel, bands, floats, and Dutch-themed displays across the city.
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Middlewest
Pella
Netherlands
Holland
Burgemeester Fultz
Israel
H. Wormhoudt
Van Vark Wins Novice Typing Award in Iowa Contest
Miss Maxine Van Vark of Pella high school commercial department won first place in the novice typing contest at the Iowa Commercial Contest finals in Des Moines. She achieved 55.52 words per minute with no errors, among 500 students from 228 high schools. The Chronicle congratulates her and praises Pella High School’s training.
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Hotel Fort Des Moines
Miss van Vark
the Chronicle
Pella High School
Pella School Band to Play Final Concert of Year
The Pella School Band, more than 60 players, performs Saturday evening at 7 30 in Central Park. It will be the final appearance of the band this school year. Everyone is welcome to see what the students have accomplished over the past year.
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Pella
Central Park
Cox Will Give Memorial Address
Rev Dale Gordon Cox of Ottumwa longtime state chaplain of the Iowa American Legion was chosen to deliver the Memorial Day address here. Commander W S Van Hemert announced the selection on Wednesday. The full program will appear in next week's Chronicle.
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Dale Gordon Cox
Ottumwa
Iowa American Legion
W. S. van Hemert
Tulip Time Committee Bills Directed to Treasurer
Any person with claims against the Tulip Time committee must present them to Tunis Kempkes, treasurer, immediately.
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Tunis Kempkes
Central College to Hold Weeklong Commencement Events
Central College maps a week of events ending with the Eighty-fifth Annual Commencement on Wednesday. Speakers include Rev. Oliver Sisson of the Northern Baptist Convention and Rev. John Y. Brock along with Rev. Gradus Vander Linden.
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College
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Jordan Hall
Dunn Cottage
Central College
Oliver Sisson
Board of Foreign Missions of the Northern Baptist Convention
New York City
First Reformed Church
Tulip Bowl Vesper Service Draws 6000 at Pella
A Sunday afternoon vesper service at the Tulip Bowl in Pella drew more than 6000 attendees. Tudor Kempkes led music of high order with the Pella band, city church massed choir, and Central college A Cappella choir. Rev. A Havkamp gave scripture and prayer, Rev. J Prins delivered a timely address on Consider the Lilies, with Rev. Paul J Christiansen giving the benediction.
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Pella
Tulip Bowl
Tudor Kempkes
A. Cappella
Central College
A. Havkamp
First Reformed Church
New Drug Store Owner Meets Many Of His Friends
E. A. Carpenter, owner of the drug store bearing his name and successor to Heerema Drug Co., visited during tulip time and found old friends in town. Local patrons noted steady arrivals at his shop with many greeting him as Carp. Carpenter enjoyed a lively celebration and embraced the Dutch spirit in attire, making a memorable impression.
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E. A. Carpenter
Heerema Drug Co
Oskaloosa
Walton League elects Robert P Scholte president in Grand Rapids
From Grand Rapids Michigan comes word that Robert P Scholte son of Nora Scholte of Pella has been elected president of the Dwight Lydell chapter of the Izaak Walton league of that city. We congratulate Mr Scholte on the honor which has come to him.
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Grand Rapids
Michigan
Robert P. Scholte
Nora Scholte
Pella
Dwight Lydell
Izaak Walton League
Scholte
Dutch radio man Dale Morgan visits Pella in Dutch costume
KRNT announcer Dale Morgan, seen in Pella during Tulip Time, sports wooden shoes and a Dutch Brock hat. The broadcaster, about 50 percent Dutch, plans to return next year to perform on the job.
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Pella
Dale Morgan
KRNT
Brock
Memorial Service Planned by Van Veen Post at Otley
Members of the Van Veen Van Hemert Post American Legion and Auxiliary travel to Otley for the annual memorial service at the Reformed church. Rev N Roozeboom will deliver the sermon and the church choir will provide music. Commander W S Van Hemert urges all Legion Auxiliary and Junior Auxiliary members to attend.
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van Veen-Van Hemert Post American Legion and Auxiliary
Otley
The
Reformed Church
Tlam Cemetery Association Annual Meeting
The T'Lam cemetery association will hold its annual meeting at the cemetery on Wednesday May.
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T’lam Cemetery Association
Poppy Day Urges May 28th Buy A Poppy
Local citizens are urged to buy poppies on May 28 to honor disabled buddies. Des Moines VA Facility workers made 22 525 poppies earning 5 288 25 with 267 participants. 229 married fathers support 481 children. 441 498 poppies will be gold in Iowa and the rest in West Virginia. Proceeds fund child welfare and rehabilitation.
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Des Moines Veterans Administration
American Legion
Iowa
West Virginia
Flanders Field
Final Meeting of Music Parents' Club Planned
The Music Parents' Club holds its final meeting of the year Monday May 23 at 7 PM in the high school. All members are urged to attend as officers will be elected and the group will adjourn for the season.
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Music Parents’ Club
Farewell Sermon by Rev Jacob Prins May 29
Rev Jacob Prins of Second Reformed Church preaches his farewell messages on Sunday May 29 before departing June 1 for Immanuel Reformed Church in Grand Rapids Michigan. He leaves with thanks and best wishes from his congregations.
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Jacob Prins
Second Reformed Church
Immanuel Reformed Church
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Kindley to Speak at 1938 Commencement Week Events
Large class from P. H. S. and Eighth Grades will receive diplomas as the 1938 commencement calendar unfolds. Class Day is Friday at 2 45 p m in the high school auditorium followed by Baccalaureate Sunday at 7 30 p m at the Second Reformed Church with Rev. Jacob Prins.
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Central College
John Y. Brock
Gradus Vander Linden
0. H. Sisson
Music
College Chapel
D. D
Trinity ‘Church
Plainfield
N. J
Second Reformed Church
First Reformed Church of
Englewood
Chicago
Illinois
Third Reformed Church
Glenn Hughes
Jacob Prins
Edgar 8. Kindley
Claypool
Vocational Agriculture Department
M. M. Dockendorf
Menlymus
Tysseling
Ruby
Buerkens
American Legion
Hawkeye Boys
Camp Dodge
Miss Lamb
Josten Cooperative
Annual Meeting of the Home for the Aged
The annual meeting of members and friends of the Home for the Aged is set for Tuesday afternoon May 24 at 2 o’clock. Elections will elect three directors for a four year term and consider other business as may arise. Y. T. Van Niewaal serves as secretary.
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Board of Trustees
New Central
College
Gold College Chapel
Jordan Hall
Friends of the Home For the Aged
The
Hom
Clip Seed Pods From Tulips
After petals fall from tulips, clip the seed pods about an inch below the pod. If pods remain, they sap vitality from the bulb. Do not delay, clip all forming seed pods at once for best bulb results.
Governor Kraschel Delivers Tulip Time Address at Pella
Governor G. Kraschel spoke Friday in Pella during tulip time, praising Dutch heritage and town traditions. He urged preserving history as a guide for present and future life, noting the event’s significance and expressing hope that Tulip Time remains a yearly highlight.
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Nelson G. Kraschel
Herring
Pella
Gove G. Kraschel
Kraschel
Tulip Time News Reel Opens for 3-Day Premier
Fox Movietone News presents Tulip Time on a three day debut at the Pella theatre. The reel, filmed last week during Tulip Time, is the same as nationwide broadcasts enjoyed by California relatives.
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Fox Movietone News
Pella Theatre
United States
The Blue Tulip at Pella Delights With Harmony and Color
The Blue Tulip staged to two strong audiences showcases Sixsmith directing an ensemble of skilled locals. The cast includes Anne Tysseling Bruce Gardner Gerald Vande Berg and Virginia Van Gorp with robust chorus, precise enunciation, and elegant Dutch costumes. Lighting sound and orchestra provide unobtrusive support as the production earns high praise for artistry.
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Anne Tysseling
Bruce Gardner
Burgemeester
Gerald Vande Berg
Martin “Heerema
Indianola
Miss McClelland
Ralph Grundman
Fred Dekker
Hesselink
Louise van Hemert
Anthony ‘Tysseling
Mr. Tysseling
John Gezel
Vrouw Klyattehorst
Virginia van Gorp
Sylvia
Wayne Schakel
H. W. Kuyper
Ruth Winter
Ben Hoeksema
James Wisse
Paul’ Lautenbach
Pearl van Gorp
Hattie van ‘Cleave
Mr. Wm, Gould
Andrew Buwalda
Appreciation note from 1936 Tulip Festival chairman
H P Van Gorp thanks all who assisted in the 1936 Tulip Festival noting every committee functioned perfectly and every helper did their part willingly. He praises broad cooperation and regrets not naming everyone due to space.
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H. P. van Gorp
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American Legion Drum Corps
Des Moines
van Veen-Van Hemert Post Americian Legion
Historical Museum
Tulip Town
Schulte
Maxine van Vark
W. J. van Vark
Broadway
Cox
John de Vos
Grand Haven
Mich
Siob’s
Birdie Snow
O. Sisson
Bob Scholte
Walton League
Gov
Mutual Broadcasting System
Makin
Second Church
Kindley
the Home For the Aged
Y. T. van Niewaal
Tulip
California
C. Vander Steeg
T. G. Fultz
Orange City
Mr. Vander Steg
Sixsmith
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