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14Pella, Iowa, ChronicleJuly 28, 1955Married in June—John Sybenga PhotoMartha Jansen of Pella and James E. Orerbergen of Oslcaloosa were married the afternoon of Wednesday, June 22, in the Jansen home. They enjoyed a honeymoon in Colorado and now make their home in Oskatoosa. Mr. Orerberfen is a farmer. Details in story.*******JANSEN—OVERBERGENThe afternoon of June 22 at2:00 p.m. Miss Marsha Jansen, daughter of Mrs. Mattie Jansen of Pelia, became the bride of Mr. James E. Overbergen, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Overbergen of Oskaloosa, at the home of the bride's mother.Dr. P. Y. De Jong performed the double ring ceremony in the presence of the immediate families, The vows were spoken in the same corner of the living room in which the bride's parents were married. It was decorated with a large bouquet of shasta daisies and white gladioli.For '*her wedding the bride chose a peach colored linen suit dress with a white orchid corsage. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Lawrence Dykstra, who wore a dress of white eyelet. The groom was attended by hisbrother Ted of Duluth, Minnesota. Both the men were attired in blue business suits.The couple enjoyed a honeymoon through Colorado and are now at home to their relatives and friends at 827% High Ave, East in Oskaloosa.The bride is a graduate of Pella Christian High and has been employed by the Vermeer Manufacturing Co. The groom is engaged in farming.♦ ♦PRE-NUPTIAL SHOWERSOn June 3 Miss Marsha Jansen was honored at a miscellaneous shower given by Mrs. Dale Vos and Mrs. Loren Vander Wert atthe home of Mrs. Dale Vos.• Several games were played and the many beautiful and useful gifts were opened by the hon-oree, after which refreshments were served by the hostesses.huizen, Mrs. John, Jr. Van Gorp, Mrs. Harry Boender, Mrs. Ernie Engbers, Miss Bernice Kus, Mrs. Don Stursma, Mrs. Vernon De Vries, Mrs. A. T. Ver Meer, Mi's. Ed Ver Meer, Mrs. Lawrence Dykstra, Mrs. Mattie Jansen, Miss Bertha Jansen, Mrs. Dale Vos, Mrs. Loren Vander Wert, and the honoree.On the afternoon of June 9 Miss Jansen was again honored at a bridal shower at the home of Mrs. Nick Meppelink, hostess. Many beautiful gifts were received by the honoree which were arranged under a beautifully decorated umbrella. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. Present were the aunts and cousins of the honoree.♦ ♦SURPRISE BRIDAL SHOWERA surprise miscellaneous bridal shower was held at the home of Mrs. James H. Nikkei the evening of July 12 honoring the Misses Cornelia and Sylvia^ Nikkei. The evening was spent with entertainment which consisted of contests, after which the honorees unwrapped their many lovely and useful gifts. A tray lunch was served by the hostesses to the following guests the Mesdames: Myron Ren-aud, Henry C. Terlouw, Henry Van Norden, Wm. Van Norden, Ollie Terlouw, John Vander Weerdt, Gilbert Bandstra, Bernie J» Nikkei, Gilbert Stravers, Charles Conover, Kors Harthoorn, i Silas Nikkei, Charles Fopma, Dewey Nikkei, Henry Nikkei, Gerrit Van Norden, Bernie M. Nikkei, Joe Nikkei, Henry D. Jansen, John H. Jansen, James M. Nikkei, James Terlouw, Tunis Nikkei, Art Van Manen, John P. Nikkei and the honorees Cornelia and Sylvia Nikkei. Hostesses for the occasion were Mrs. James H. Nikkei, Mrs. Wilbur Nikkei, Mrs. Edward Nikkei, Mrs. John Van Manen and Mrs. Bob Zylstra. Unable to be present but sending gifts were; Mrs. Henry Maasdam, Mrs. Carl Rykhoek, Mrs. Cornie Vos, Mrs. John C. Vos, Mrs. William Nikkei Jr., Mrs. Peter Kloo-stra and Miss Jennie Terlouw.♦ ♦RICHLAND BLUEBELLSThe Richland Bluebells 4-H Club meeting was held at the home of Alda Pippel on July 11. Thirteen members and two leaders were present.The meeting was opened by repeating the 4-H pledge. Roll call was answered by naming a “4-H picture and its artist.”Rosalie Engbers reported on her trip to the State Convention. The following talks were given: “What Shall I Do With My Windows?” by Mary Lou Gosselink and “Curtains and Drapes” by Norma Hiemstra. We talked about the social.Refreshments were served by Alda Pippel and her mother.♦ ♦LEGION AUXILIARYPresent were: Mrs. Henry Veld-I presideThe American Legion Auxiliary will hold their regular meeting Tuesday, August 2, at 8:00 p.m. Gladys Rinehart, president, will
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