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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1947
Page
7
Thousands packed the streets for Tulip Time, celebrating with parades, floats, and concerts. Governor’s Day highlights and a historical pageant wowed attendees while volunteers ran the event smoothly. Community groups from Des Moines to Oskaloosa lauded coverage, and local lore featured Dutch dances, old-time trades, and the famous 115 year old mower.
Community notices list society entertainments and meetings. ELDEEN CLUB hosts at Mrs A N Kuyper home Friday. PHILATHEA class to meet at Mrs D C Thomas Friday. Ladies Aid of Baptist church Thursday at Mrs Martha Clark hostesses. Moonlight Mission Band Friday at Mrs C Hoeksema with assistant hostess. Leighton church Willing Workers 42nd anniversary May 29 at 1 30 p m in church basement. Woman's Federated Club May 27 at 2 46 p m at Jordan Hall with speaker Mrs Eugene Henely on Guatemala. nursery unavailable. AMVET Auxiliary met May 20. plans for State Convention May 27 28 29 in Des Moines. Tulip Time project report. new members Mrs M Dockendorf Miss Leona Miss Harriet Schilder. June meeting at Mrs Andrew Verploog. refreshments by Mrs Langerak and Mrs Van Nie.
William H Gezel known as Billy was born January 26 1883 in Pella Iowa and died suddenly of a cerebral hemorrhage May 13 1947 at age 64 His wife Gertrude Rouwenhorst survives along with brothers Henry Edward Fred and John R and sisters Mrs Mario Dykstra Mrs Elizabeth Pietenpol Hattie and Jeanette Funeral services were held May 16 1947 conducted by Rev L Vermeer at Van Dyke Funeral Home Oakwood Cemetery.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during his long illness and after his passing. Our grateful appreciation goes to those who expressed sympathy and sent flowers. Brothers and Sisters.
William A Vos born January 29 1879 near Pella Iowa dies May 15 1947 at his daughter’s home in Leighton aged 68 years 3 months and 17 days. He married Katie Van der Zyl December 18 1901 and left five children Lewis A Steven P Sophia Edward H and Edith plus eleven grandchildren and several siblings. He belonged to multiple Reformed Churches and served as an office-hearer at Prairie City First Reformed and Ebenezer Reformed. Funeral May 19 1947 at the First Reformed Church in Pella with interment at Graceland cemetery.
The children of William A. Vos express thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during his illness and after his death. They appreciate sympathy, help, and flowers sent as tokens of respect.
William M Jaillite born March 20, 1864 near Indianola Iowa moved with family to Pella in 1879 pursued drug trade then real estate and loan business in Council Grove Kansas where he lived 45 years He died May 7 1947 at home survived by widow two sons and two daughters Burial at Greenwood Cemetery Council Grove Kansas
Crowds packed Pella streets and park for flower show windows and the City of Refuge pageant staged over three evening performances. Thousands from Des Moines Ottumwa Marshalltown Newton Knoxville and Oskaloosa attended with orderly crowds, minor out-of-town incident, no injuries.
The Tulip Show at Legion Hall drew praise for decor and quality blooms. The Home for the Aged won the sweepstakes with plantings on its grounds matching Pella’s best. blue ribbons went to numerous locals including Mrs. C. C. Buerkens, Mae Sterrenberg, Bud Vander Ploeg, and more, with entries from Pella High School and Central College also celebrated.
Tuesday evening May 20th featured a Central College music program arranged by Anthony Kooiker. Central College students performed clarinet, flute, piano, baritone, trumpet solos and Rachmaninov Prelude. President Bernie Vander Linden announced voc ational guidance awards plans.
A state highway patrolman detained Frank L. Lint of Ankeny for speeding through Pella during Tulip Time. At 60 mph he wove through traffic on Manin Street, was caught on Oskaloosa Street, and fined $60 after pleading guilty with the remark he was just having a good time.
A message from Rev. William Goulooze of Holland Michigan thanks relatives and friends for cards letters and prayers received during illness. His note expresses gratitude and appreciation for the thoughtful support.
George T. Pinches will speak at Gospel Hall on May 23 with services May 26 including Bible School Bible Class The Lord's Supper and a 7 30 p m gospel service with a special topic A Zealous Prophet's Great Challenge in a Day of National Apostasy Edward H Tanis of Kalamazoo Mich to preach at Second Reformed Church for the day Worshipers invited to attend.
Rev S Vroon pastor leads divine worship at 9 30 am The Entreaty of the Spirit invites listeners to Back to God Hour Sunday at 12 30 on your dial
Lester N. Pease, Pastor, presides over prayer meeting Thursday at 7 45. Sunday activities include Sunday School at 9 46, a class at 11 00 morning worship titled The Greatness of God, Young People's service at 6 30, and evangelistic service with special singing at 7 30. You are welcome.
The Protestant Reformed Church on Main and Peace announces Sunday morning services at 9 o clock and Sunday afternoon English services at 1 30. A radio broadcasts at 8 am on KBIZ dial 1240 features Rev. Hoeksema.
A. Haverkamp D D minister leads Sunday at 9 30 a m Sunday School with The Fall of the Northern Kingdom and 10 41 a m United Worship. Evening praise at p m with Speaking with Other Tongues.
William G. Winstead minister leads at 9:30 a.m. church school with the Fall of the Northern Kingdom theme and scriptures from Kings and Isaiah. The Morning War memorial service follows. Baptist Youth Fellowship at 10:80 p.m. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. American Legion and Auxiliary join in worship.
The Rev Lawrence J Borst begins a new sermon series on Revelation at Third Reformed Church. Morning Bible hour at 10 45 features The Fall of the Northern Kingdom and Pentecost worship. Evening program includes Christian Endeavor and Moments of Music with Vander Beck Trio at 7 80.
The Gradus Schakel family thanks relatives and neighbors who brought tractors to plow disc and harrow their land and declares the gesture will be remembered. This public expression of gratitude acknowledges neighbors and relatives for their help.
Observers note the festival's many sidelights and praise from visitors. Residents of Pella felt energized at closing, pledging a bigger Tulip Time in 1948 after seeing strangers call the event worthwhile and the joy of bringing happiness to others.
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