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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1950

Page

15

Marriage in Newton United in candlelit ceremony

Miss Mary Ann Samson and Jerald Veenendaal were united in marriage at the Christian Reformed Church in Newton in a simple candlelight service at 7:30. The ceremony featured a double ring rite with nuptial music, flowers, and a reception for 125 guests in the church parlors.

Newton Daily News Mary Ann Samson Newton Jerald Veenendaal Pella Christian Reformed Church of David Grasman

Bride to Newton in March Wedding Transitions to New Home

Geraldine Roozenboom Dor othy Oldhshoorn Lucille DeJong and Alvada Veldhuizen served lunch with Mr and Mrs John Swank and Mr and Mrs Ed The bride's table featured a lace cloth a cake with bride and groom yellow tapers and a legroom's aunts made the cake Miss Phyllis Veenendaal oversaw guest book the gifts were arranged by Marilyn Sjaardema and Richard Bruxvoort the couple will reside at 21 South Fifth Avenue East Newton Mrs Veenendaal will continue her secretarial work and Mr Veenendaal is a shipping clerk at Newton Foundry The wedding date March 8 also marks the 23rd anniversary of the bride's parents A miscellaneous shower was hosted March 8 by Mrs Joe Sjaardema Mrs Ben Stouwie and Mrs Charlie Samson at the home of the hostesses Attendees included Mrs Gerrit Bruxvoort Marilyn Joy Mrs Albert Rozendaal M n and Judy Mad Dykstra Ronnie Lou Miss Phyllis Veenen daal Mrs Andrew Samson the bride's mother and Anna Mae Samson The Pella V F W Auxiliary will meet April 12 in Memorial Hall with hostesses Carol Courtney and Helen Kempkes All members urged to attend for officer installation

Mary Ann Samson Andrew Samson Rensner Jerald Veenendaal Rene Veenendaal Pella Christian Reformed Church Newton David Grasman Wilma Grasman George Sjaardema Robert Rozeboom George Carsons Mendelssohn Charlie Samson Anne Samson Arthur Samson Mae Samson Ide Nathan Dwaine Stouwie Ema Geraldine Roozenboom Dorothy Oldhshoorn Lucille DeJong Alvada Veldhuizen John Swank Legroom Leonard Neals Ben Stauwie Phyllis Veenendaal Siste Marilyn Sjaardema Richard Bruxvoort South Fifth Avenue East Veenendaal Southern Utilities Newton Foundry Joe Sjaardema Ben Stouwie Gerrit Bruxvoort Marilyn Joy Albert Rozendaal Mad Dykstra Ronnie Lou Andrew ‘Samson Anna Mae Samson

Dutch Airliners Carry 100000 Across Atlantic Ocean

Vendolyn Catalano of Flushing New York mother of six boarded KLM Royal Dutch for Rome and was found to be the 100000th Trans Atlantic passenger since overseas service resumed in 1946. Since then KLM has flown about 3600 trips totaling 20 million miles with 80000 plus hours in air. 467 tons of mail and 2420 tons of freight have accompanied those flights.

Vendolyn Catalano Flushing New York K.L.M. Royal Dutch Rome Orchids Hound KLM Alts

100000th passenger celebrates with husband during Amsterdam stop

The 100000th passenger, unaware of her importance, planned a surprise with her husband Michael Catalano for their 20th wedding anniversary and to visit his 90-year-old mother in Italy. During a brief Amsterdam stopover, she received a congratulatory letter from Dr Albert Plesman of KLM wishing Godspeed on her journey.

Michael Catalano Italy Amsterdam Albert Plesman K.L.M

Father and wife deliver baby with emergency appendix

Clarence Kretzchmar of Waucoma escorted his wife to the hospital for childbirth. He grew ill and underwent appendectomy just before the infant was born. At last report the father, mother, and daughter were all doing as well as could be expected.

Clarence Kretzchmar Waucoma Kretzchmar Mr. Kretzchmar

Town Safety Congress closes with citizen volunteers at work

More than 500 men and women from across the state labor without pay or promotion as they help finish a plan to coordinate safety efforts in towns. Governor and congress officials push a continuous attack on accidents that last year killed over 1,800 and injured tens of thousands. The attendees see themselves as civic volunteers rather than safety experts, aiming to save lives this year.

Congress Beardsley John Hattery

Code of conduct in meetings to curb accidents

Report notes that people of good will dedicate time to duty where needed and that talk alone cannot reduce fatalities but can foster a plan of action. Emphasizes fresh perspectives and constructive effort without drawing premature conclusions from meetings.

1949 Traffic Safety Figures Reported

The article notes that in 1949, drivers failed to yield in more than 90 percent of automobile accidents, highlighting a widespread pattern of unsafe behavior and citing statistical concerns.

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Samson——Veenendaal V. F. W. Auxiliary Pella V.F.W Memorial Hall Carol Courtney Helen Kempkes Atlantic Ocean Hudson America Cuvee Schipper Brothers St. Pella Iowa Department OF Public Safety Bob Hullidany Mensch Card and Gift Shop Mrs. Mensch B. L. Flikkema Optometrist Dingeman Pella, Iowa House Beautiful LA France Wormhoudt Furniture Store
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