Pella Tulip Time Celebrates A Century Of Civic Unity
The Pella Centennial Tulip Time drew large crowds over three days with flawless weather and orderly festivities. Governor Blue praised the community, FDIC cited a sound national banking system, and locals noted strong deposits and quick cash convertibility. A separate Oklahoma doctor urged country young physicians to train there before urban specialization, underscoring rural medicine's challenges. The event showcased civic pride, with no disorder, ample photos, and broad statewide attention.
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Pella
Robert Blue
Iowa
Pella National Bank
Federal Deposit Corporation
United States
FDIC
Oklahoma
Ellis Lamb
Clinton
Oklahoma State Medical Association
American College of Physicians At
Chicago
Lamb
Pris
Nature
Memorial Day Call for Community Memorial Observance
An Iowa Legion post laments dwindling Memorial Day participation and recalls past exploits of youth and civic groups. It urges Pella residents to honor fallen soldiers, including Lt. Gerrit H. Wormhoudt, with a parade of schoolchildren and afternoon ceremonies on May 30th to reaffirm collective duty and gratitude.
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Legion
Gerrit H. Wormhoudt
Wall jokes highlight humorous timing in construction
Editorials and snips from Oskaloosa and Montezuma urge optimism and caution. A wall gag contrasts hearing and seeing to praise solid work, while readers are urged to avoid panic, seek hard work and sound thinking, and prefer U S Savings Bonds during market swings.
Central College Glee Club Tours Iowa and Local Life Events
Forty years ago Forrest Kingsbury wrote of Central College glee club trips by rail to Iowa towns as muddy roads limited travel. Weddings, races, a buggy mishap, a band concert window break, and Rev S Van der Werf uniting Esther Mansdam and Connie Wormhoudt are noted along with field meet winners George Baitsell, Will Pietenpol, and Ben Vogelaar.
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Forrest Kingsbury
Central College Glee Club
Iowa
Kate Dieleman
Bert de Bruyn
Fats
Esther Mansdam
Connie Wormhoudt
L. Mansdam
Rev. S. Vander Werf
Bessie Scholte
George G. Gass
Scholte
Charivariers
Oskaloosa
Pres. L. A. Garrison
Central College
George Baitsell
Will Pietenpol
Ben Vogelaar
Baitsell
John de Cook
Washington Street
Helen
Elizabeth Kruidenier
Des Moines
Lane Kruidenier
Pella
George Thomassen
Henry den Adel
Sarah
Johanna Nollen
New York
Europe
Holland
Billy Sunday
Knoxville
Ed G. Wheeler
Wheeler
Fairfield
Promoter Harris Vows Rail Project Remains Alive
Harvey business leaders push for the Pella Waterloo and Southwestern railroad. A Harvey News reprint notes optimism from promoter Harris that the long planned line is still active and moving forward.
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Fanssen
Harvey
Pella, Waterloo and Southwestern
Harvey News
Harris
30 Years Ago in Pella Local Liberty Loan Drive
In June 1917 Pella and Lake Prairie towns oversubscribed their Liberty Loan quota. Rev C De Leeuw and Dr J W Bailey spoke at a mass meeting. Pella Nations Bank led with 16000 dollars. Local subscriptions supported the Y M C A war work. Central College staged its 64th commencement with plays and tableaux under faculty and student leadership.
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Pella
Lake Prairie
Rev. C. de Leeuw
J. W. Bailey
Pella Nations Bank
Y.M.C.A
Iowa
Red Cross
Central College
G. F. Sadler
J. M. Cox
Old Central
Tunis Kempkes
J. S. Rhynsburger
Connie Welle
Carl Ver Steeg
Preston
Minn
Neenah
Wisconsin
Jay Kempkes
Iowa University
Ft. Madison
Valley Junction High
Mark Rillihan
Thomassen
Washtella
Des Moines
Pella Meteors
Paul Ve
Queen Raffle Contest Chooses 1927 Fourth of July Queen
In 1927 the Legion Post offered a diamond ring for the Fourth of July Queen. Laurel Hendricks led the popular vote, with Gertrude Bruinekool runner up and Marie Vander Beek third among about twenty five entrants. Several Pella boys enjoyed YMCA camp stay.
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The
Legion Post
Laurel Hendricks
Gertrude Bruinekool
Marie Vander Beek
Pella
Y.M.C.A. Camp
Memorial Day parade photo and local events in June 1937
Ten years ago in June 1937 Memorial Day was celebrated with a Legion parade photo on the front page. Tickets for season swimming pool access were priced at 1.50 for children and 4.00 for adults. The community fund reached 32,000 dollars, while plans to retire stamp notes lingered. A local store vanished after a dam project began in Wyoming. Reverend Nordlund resigns for Charleston. Paul Blommers moves to Shenandoah. Hugo Kuyper sends band music, as a bannered opening concert drew merchants’ ad support.
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Legion
J. T. van Zante
Central College
First Reformed Church
Chamber of Commerce
Wyoming
Hunt
Ralph T. Nordlund
The
Baptist Church
Charleston
West Virginia
Pella
Paul Blommers
Dunlap
Iowa
Shenandoah
Henry Cox
Omaha
Hugo Kuyper
Rolscreen workers adapt to new glazing system during Tulip Time
Bill Langerak reports positive results from changes in the casement line with a main shift to glazing units at the end of the line. New hires Tena Kuiper Emily De Wit Christina Muilenburg join the office staff while two high school graduates Melvin Marvin Rumbaugh prepare to graduate. The plant hosted visitors including Ed Johnson from St Louis and H J Schalekamp of Sioux Center as workers contributed $300 to the American Cancer Society drive.
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Bill Langerak
Bill
Erma’s
Jeanette Aalbers
Melvin
Marvin Rumbaugh
Louise van Hemert
Jack Boatsma
Jack
Elma Bloodsworth
Ed Johnson
Rosscree
St. Louis
Missouri
H. J. Schalekamp
Sioux Center
Iowa
American Cancer Society
Christina Muilenburg
Paul Farrer
Paul
Symphony Concert Set in Douwstra Chapel May 26
The music culture of Pella and the College rises as pioneers of the orchestra field present the communitys first Symphony Concert in Douwstra Chapel next Sunday May 26 at 4 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend this worthwhile event.
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Pella
Douwstra Chapel
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California
Sully
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Pella High
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Verrips Skelly
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Colfax Sales Company
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First National Bank of
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