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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1966
Page
2
The article details provincial dress features including Utrecht outfits with olive green apron pieces and blue red and green trim, a crocheted hat with satin lining, and Zuid Holland attire worn by Mrs. Harold Den Besten with a black velvet two piece dress, bolero jacket, and lace trimmed net apron.
Robert K. Beck, Republican candidate for Iowa governor, urged Central Iowa GOP leaders to renew growth and free enterprise. He cited 1960–65 population gains 2,463 in Iowa versus Kansas and South Dakota, arguing Iowa could have added Ames or Cedar Falls and 232–177 million dollars in economic gains with stronger growth and a pro business legislature. He called for unity, dedication, and action across all Iowans to restore the state’s greatness.
On Thursday May 19 a combined cinema showing for men and women is set for 8:00 p.m. at the American Legion building. Also on May 19 PHS Awards Night will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the PHS gym. note the date change from May 20. A Trail Ride appears for May 21 at 1:00 p.m. hosted by Len Schippers, with sack lunches and coffee. May 22 features Dr Harriet Heusinkveld and two students appearing on Gordon Gammack’s KRNT TV program.
Seventeen former Tulip Queens gathered Saturday evening at the Pella Coffee Shop for the annual Past Queens' dinner honoring 1966 Tulip Queen Mary Farrer. Elaine Schakel led the event with special guest Pamela Mailer. a long guest list and menu featured tomato juice, tossed salad, steak, potatoes, green beans, cinnamon rolls, and sherbet.
Shawn Miller a Robbins Ir sophomore will portray the title role in Central College 1966 Commencement Play Emperor Jones. A single performance is set for May 27 at 7 30 p m in Douwstra Chapel with a 7 30 start and admission details to follow.
Local Chronicle photo captures Past Queen Virgini Van Gorp Burkman of Li Calif returning to Pel tend the 1966 Tulip Festival. It marks her first festival appearance since her earlier queen year, with close friend and mother of Pel lip Queen nearby.
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