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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1943
Page
5
The Tulip Time celebration in Pella receives high praise from Governor Hickenlooper and attendees who credit the event with unity and pride. They emphasize the festival’s wartime resolve, cultural heritage, and the strong support for service members, with remarks on the coronation, pageants, and community effort.
A colorful parade and evening pageant impressed Pella residents with school bands, performers, and military presence. The Four Freedoms pageant, directed by Maurice Birdsall, showcased local talent and earned praise from the Historical Society and Chamber of Commerce. Birdsall accepted a bond gift after busy days directing the show.
Tawal blackouts in towns in many parts of Lowa remind us that the Mayor of Pella has warned that the state-wide blackout may be expected most any night. There will be no warning this time as they was in the first practice Mackout only the whistle at ie Tight plant.
Memorial Day observances are planned with open air exercises on May 1. Reverend Jede Vanden Here will speak, and Second Reformed Church services will honor those who died on May 6. Legion and Auxiliary members will gather in civilian dress with caps. Three Pelta boys chosen for citizenship awards will be supported by the Legion, Rotary Club, and local families. A J Faber of the Town state Public Safety Department will attend Monday night to show archival U S Army films.
About one inch of rain was recorded in Sioux County on Tuesday. A light snow followed in the area, accumulating enough under the rhubarb bushes to mind the scene. Weather notes show mixed precipitation impacting local conditions.
The week ending Wednesday noon showed total rainfall of inches, reported by H. K. Pals as the measurer. No further metrics or comparisons provided in the fragment.
Des Moines May 17 Marion county residents bought one dollar worth of 1942 Christmas Seals to help set a state record of 105.00 according to a final report from the Iowa Tuberculosis Association. The county’s sale reached 12.5 per cent of the total 1012.58 with a 5 cent per person contribution across the county. Funds will aid tuberculosis effort, including intensified case finding and sanatorium care as cases are sought in early stages.
In the Bomber War Bond drive, Pella and Community surpassed half of the $100,000 target with $54,855.50 pledged through Pella Banks and Post Office by Tuesday night. About 677 bonds have been sold, ranging from small pledges of 18.75 to 37.50 and 75.00, with larger gifts needed to finish the week.
Parents with Air Corps sons buy bonds to fund a Flying Dutchman bomber. Employees at Rosscreen Company invest, total 2,981.25 from 44 workers. Red ribbons with invest symbol to be worn, future photo feature planned, campaign aims to reach 45,000 more before launch.
A damaged farm area near Galesburg reports severe wind and hail on Saturday evening. Homes and barns suffered roof and wall damage. cattle were moved by the storm and several buildings lost sections. Noted losses include many broken window panes and a wind driven destruction of structures at multiple farms including Den Adel, Mennings, Rivtveld, Van Vark, and Menninga.
Farmers report widespread damage in Marion County as soils wash away in the recent storms. C C Barnett of the Soil Conservation District notes severe harm across communities while praising contour tillage for some fields. Experts urge combining contouring with crop rotations and soil treatments for full protection.
A fragile letter from Mrs. Frank Me of Macomb Illinois expresses admiration for Pella Iowa’s tulips and windmills. She asks about the origin of the tulip lined street and notes dogs trampling her own tulips, seeking local information and thanks the city for its beauty.
The Chronicle reports low demand for the Souvenir Tulip Time Edition printed for the festival. Fewer visitors reduced interest and many copies remain. copies are priced at fifteen cents each and available immediately.
Forty five graduates celebrated as trustees endorsed a cottage housing plan for women to replace dormitories. Dr John Scholte Nelson delivered the historical address, Dr Milton Hoffman spoke at the commencement luncheon, and honorary degrees were conferred on Dr Mulder Br Nollen and George E Bramme. The plan would group women in twelve to fifteen per house with meals at campus dining halls, aiming for a more home like atmosphere and closer walking access to campus facilities.
An office of Dr. Noel J. Logan arranges a July series of broadcasts on WHO. Every Saturday afternoon for 15 minutes the program will feature Dean Pieten and later presenters from Karl Kettering Music Dramatic and Lubbers departments. The Chronicle notes late notice for the first show and hopes local readers will tune in.
The May 11 meeting of the Pella Red Cross Chapter reported the War Fund drive exceeded its $3100 goal, reaching 4100 with more gifts expected. Two thousand separate contributions set a record, and the chapter earned a place on the Honor Roll. Local volunteers and supporters were thanked, including the Federated Club, the Legion Auxiliary, and the K P boys. Imposters are warned to beware swindles seeking funds from service families for last leave transport. The police should be notified to aid in apprehending offenders.
Ladies are urged to save wool scraps and sew 6 inch blocks into strips of 15 blocks each, to be handed to Mrs. John Goodhart or Mrs. D O Thomas. Names listed include Ann Huisman and Miss Lorraine Southfork among others as part of Tulip Time weekend visitors at the Eugene Ver Ploeg home.
Residents of Pella and Lake Prairie Township register at Pella Mj School Gym on May 21 22 from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Summit Township residents register at Otley school from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm on the same days. One family member may register for the entire family with all No 1 Sugar Ration Books. Sugar allotment is one pound per four quarts of fruit, up to 10 pounds per person for fruit and up to 5 pounds per person for jams jellies and preserves. An application blank will be provided to sign and bring. Names by last name initial: A–N on Friday May 21, S–Z on Saturday May 22.
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