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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1954

Page

17

Tulip Time notes and local visits honor many in town

Numerous social visits and events mark a week in town. Mrs. Dixon guests Rev Goad couple. Lester Langerak arrives from Colorado for a visit with his mother Mrs. John Langerak. Baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Nelson Vos in Des Moines May 18 weighs 9 1 2 pounds. Tulip Time hosts guests including Capt and Mrs Rhodes Jr and Dr and Mrs Rhodes Sr. Local baptisms, hospital entries, car registrations, and hospital stays are listed among a long roster of residents and visitors attending the festival.

W. G. Dixon E. V. Goad Henry Stursman Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa Lane Schakel Mahaska John M. Vos Mercy Lester Langerak Grand Junction Colorado John Langerak Lester Ann Bennett Donaid National Nelson Vos Otley Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines Knoxville Gerrit Schilt Ed J. van Gorp I. G. Roorda Gilbert A. Rhodes, Jr Dayton Ohio Gilbert A. Rhodes, Sr Tuscaloosa Alabama WCTU KBOE Bess Totten Bert de Bruyn Joe Faassen Clarinda Fred Faassen Zion, I W. F. Buenz Ankeny Iowa R. J. Heeren R. Poush Algona R. Vander Baan Susan Barbara Whitinaville Mass D. W. van Gorp Harriet Smith Des. ‘Moines George. van Gorkom Doug‘las J. W. Vander Linden Methodist Hospital Ed Jailette San Francisco California Jailette Sophia Brand

Summer Scholarship Accepted by Central Professor

Dr. C. R. Keizer, chemistry professor, accepted a Danforth scholarship offered by the workshop seminar on the Teaching of the Natural Sciences in Relation to Religious Concepts at Penn State. Dr. William G. Pollard of Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies slated to speak. seminar directed by W. Conrad Fornelius, advisor to Dwight Smith. Faculty notes include Alice Lammers attending Iowa Intercollegiate librarians meeting at Dubuque University and Dr. Walter De Kock attending the AST planning meeting in Cedar Falls. national AST meeting set for Chicago next February with AACT linked events.

C. R. Keizer Danforth Pennsylvania State University State College, Penn William G. Pollard Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies W. Conrad Fornelius Dwight Smith CUI Alice Lammers Central College Iowa Dubuque University Walter de Kock Cedar Falls Association of Student Teaching Chicago American Association of Colleges For Teacher Education

Postmastership Exam Planned for Leighton Iowa

The U S Civil Service Commission announces an examination for the Leighton Iowa postmaster at $3128 yearly under revised eligibility rules. Applications are due by June 8 1954. Candidates must show public courtesy reliability and ability to maintain simple post office records.

United States Civil Service Commission Leighton Iowa U. S. Civil Service Commission Post Office Department

Postal Service Examination Applicants Needed

Applicants must pass a written test and meet age and residence rules. Final ratings depend on test results, experience, ability, and character. Complete filing instructions are at the local post office, with forms due to the U S Civil Service Commission in Washington DC by the closing date.

U. S. Civil Service Commission Washington D. C

Savings Bond Sales Near Half of 1954 County Quota

Marion county April bond purchases reached 113 766 dollars for four months total 650 522 dollars 48 42 percent of the 1954 quota. County chairmen Eldon Job and P H Kuyper reported statewide April sales 12 920 466 dollars up 23 19 percent from 1953.

Marion County Eldon Job Knoxville P. H. Kuyper Pella United States Savings Bonds Division Iowa

Kiwanis Planning Pictures of Canada From Pella Rotarian

A Kiwanis meeting featured color slides of Canada including Lake Louise. The photographer’s realism captured mountain scenery, with Bob’s remarks adding entertainment. Dr. Kramer introduced his son Kenneth, a U S Army member, as guest. Buy Kiwanis gumdrops.

Per Pella Canada Lake Louise Bob Dr. Kramer Kenneth U. S. Army

Church Notes and Services Across Local Congregations

A compact notice lists Sunday worship times and sermons by Rev. E V Goad at one church with theme What is the Church for Others note a 7 30 pm baccalaureate service at Central College with Rev Wm De Jong and messages by Albert Orcher of Des Moines. additional entries cover Morning and Evening services at Douwstra Chapel Central College and Open Windows and youth rallies with speakers Peter Van Woerden and Miss Mabel Nelson.

E. V. Goad Edward H. Tanis John Beardslee Central College Wm. de Jong Albert Orcher Des Moines Cye Blagges Overcomer Adel Iowa Radio Bible Chapel Open Bible College Peter van Woerden Holland Woerden Mabel Nelson Liberia Jamaica

Trinity Reformed Church Service and Activities Ad

Trinity Reformed Church schedules morning service at 9 30 a m with minister W C De Jong for The Ascension and a 11 a m Sunday school on Micaiah Withstands False Prophets The 6 30 p m Junior C E led by E B Leona Vander Linden Intermediate C E led by Gerrit Van Zee and Senior C E led by Wayne Zoutendam A 7 30 p m Sunday evening service with guest minister and cordial invitation Russell J Redeker The week includes 11 a m Sunday school 6 30 p m Junior C E Working With Spanish Speaking Americans by Joyce Hoksbergen and 7 30 p m Third Church cordial welcome Temple Time radio broadcast at 9 15 p m on KXEL Waterloo and KBOE Oska loosa 8 00 a m Sunday Death of Christ for Sinners by Reverend H Bast

Pella High School Wm. C. de Jong Ascension Micaiah C. EB Leona Vander Linden C. E. Gerrit van Zee C. E Wayne Zoutendam Trinity Church Russell J. Redeker Joyce Hoksbergen Third Church Temple Time Reformed Church In America KXEL Waterloo KBOE Oskaloosa Christ H. Bast

First Christian Reformed Church Worship and Broadcast Times

Dr. P. Y. De Jong presides at 9:30 a.m. morning worship with The Christian's Confidence in God. Sunday school and Young People's Society at 11:00 a.m. Lesson Israel Crossing the Red Sea. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. The Back to God Hour broadcast airs at 8:30 a.m. on KBIZ Ottumwa and 9:30 a.m. on KIOA Des Moines and 2:30 p.m. on KFJB Marshalltown. Rev. P. H. Eldersveld preaches. Mass every Sunday at 19:00.

P. Y. de Jong Israel Red Sea KBIZ Ottumwa KIOA Des Moines KFJB Marshalltown P. H. Eldersveld

Youth for Christ Rally at Newton May 22

The Rev Archibald Brown of Liverpool England will speak at the Newton Salvation Army Citadel on Saturday May 22 at 745 p m He brings a London report from the Billy Graham Crusade and is noted as a leading British pastor and youth leader He travels as British representative of the Bharat Evangelical Mission and serves in multiple church youth roles.

Archibald Brown Liverpool England Billy

Tulip Festival Parade Dazzles With 50 Units Daily

A large Tulip Time parade featured fifty units each day with out of town bands on three days. The lineup included Sheriff and State Patrol, Dutch flags, Pella schools, local floats, 4 H groups, and college bands. A baccalaureate address by Dr. Vander Lugt topped festival events alongside alumni gatherings and a production of HMS Pinafore for guests.

Pella H. S Valley H. S McKinley H Pleasantvivile H. S Grin-snell H Sully H. S Sheldaht H. S Sully Ffa American Sunday School Union Boy Scouts Cheese Wagon Church of the Open Bible Eddyville H. S Pella Jr. H. S Pella H. S G. T. Vander Lugt Central Douwstra Chapel Vander Lugt Tthe Jordan Hall Graham All

Bible Quiz Saturday under YFC aims at teens

Clyde Rowe YFC International vice president Mid-Continent Region will be quiz master for a Bible quiz involving local teenagers. The program includes inspiration selections by the Newton UFC Band and special music. The rally is open to the public with no admission charge.

Tulip Show Awards Highlight Mrs Van Zante's Wins

The Tulip Show praises Mrs. Peter H. Van Zante for multiple blue ribbons and the sweepstakes cup awarded by the Pella Historical Society. Judges Ida Swallwell and Ada Swallwell note outstanding entries across cultural and artistic sections with numerous local contributors thanked for support.

Peter H. van Zante Pella Tudor Kempkes City Light Plant Laurence Grooters Ida Ada Swallwell Collins Iowa Pella Chronicle National Tulip Society Historical Society Tulip Society Chronicle Flower Show

Tulip and table arrangement results list with honors

A long list of place winners from a horticultural contest shows numerous entries across divisions Artistic Class and Shadow Boxes. Names include City Light Plant participants, Mrs. Herbert Mentink, Elbert Van Maanen, Harry Grond, Kathryn Grundman, Helen Neyenesch, Mrs. Peter Van Zante, and others with first second and third placements and honorable mentions for multiple table and corsage categories.

Pink Peter van Zante Peter Lubberden Inez Albertson Rose Red Herbert Sanger Needham Henrietta Menninga White Agnes Weyerse Cream Art Klein Lavender Herbert, Sanger Charlotte Klein Enter van Zante Mae Sterrenburg Elbert van Maanen Orgran Lat Rudy Heeren Darwins Peter Luberden City Light Plant Harry Grond Herbert Mentink Tudor Kempkes Elbert van | Maanen Letta Votan Harry R. C. Lautenbach Tist Cook Kathryn Grundman Florence Buerkens Leona Vander Linden Paul Farrer Ae Marion Wormhoudt Inez l Albertson Mary Helen van Sittert Kathey Grundman College Home Larry Groaters Fred Whalley E. S. Cook Buerkens Donald Waechter Bert Baron Helen Neyenesch C. F. Dykstr Little Buttercup Leandra Hettinga Larry Grooters Betty Vander Linden Paul Farver the Nightingale Paul E. Perry Ed van Zante Nelle Klein Albertson L. Grooters Fire Place Mantel Mary Farrer Beth Tommy van Sittert Lois de Haan Home Ee. High School Tray Margaret Ann Waechter Barbara Brubaker

Season's first country club social postponed

The seasons first social event planned for Friday evening May 21 was postponed after the clubhouse was promised to seniors of Pella High School. A new date will be announced soon.

Pella High School

Pilot Deane Campaigns For Troops In Indo China Airlift

Cresco air force pilot Raymond Deane now hauls troops and supplies to Indo China. Stationed in Paris he flies a Globemaster capable of carrying 200 men, balancing duty with moments of carefree play.

Raymond Deane Cresco Indo-China Paris

Good Citizenship Awards At Rotary Meeting

Dean Harold Haverkamp presented citizenship awards to boys and girls from Lincoln and Webster Schools at the Rotary lunch. Boys received knives with a note on using them for good. Awardees include Hubert Roorda, John Grandin, Tony Tysseling, Carl Van Hrougvelsing, Jack Brockway, and Gary Wallace. girls honored were Mary Beth Hollebrands, Arlene Tysseling, Betty Van Ekeren, Karen Weaselink, Kay Kuyper, and Judy Groendyke. Tulip Time club reports noted $1112 in tour receipts, with expenses, and a plan to move remaining funds to the Festival Kitty. A committee was named to coordinate tulip lanes with Kiwanis. guests included Major Dudok Langerak, Gerald Barton, Dr. R. Oswald, James Jack, and Harlan F. Bennes.

Harold Haverkamp Webster Lincoln Rotary Club Hubert Roorda John Grandin Tony Tysseling Carl van Hrougvelsing Jack Brockway Gary Wallace Webster School Mary Beth Hollebrands Arlene Tysseling Betty van Ek Eren Karen Weaselink Kay Kuyper Judy Groendyke Ray de Haan Walter de Kock Tunis Kempkes Joe Shultz Kiwanis Dudok Langerak Camp Gordon Gerald Barton State Department of Education R. Oswald Germany James Jack Knoxville Harlan F. Benner Honolulu P. I

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