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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1954

Page

14

Pella Wedding Bridges Hasselman Kooyman in 1954

Phyllis Hasselman and Kenneth J Kooyman wed at Third Reformed Church Pella March 16 1954 in a double ring ceremony with Rev Russell Ledeker officiating. Attendants included ma tron of honor Mrs Edward Hasselman and bridesmaids, with a reception for 150 in the church basement. The bride wore a white slipper satin gown and veil. the couple will reside in Pella after a short wedding trip.

Phyllis Hasselman Kenneth J. Kooyman Third Reformed Pella Russelledeker Lawrence Hasselman Fremont S. A. Kooyman Kenneth Bailey Darlene van Zemeren Edward Hasselman Dianna Huyser Duane Huyser Wallace Kooyman Marvin Kooyman Leo Vander Linden Darlene van Zameren

Celebrated 40th Wedding Anniversary Observed at Otley Home

Mrs Garret F Poortin and her husband marked their 40th wedding anniversary on March 4 at the home of their daughter near Otley. Guests included extensive Poortinga and Vander Linden families from Pella Prairie City and Monroe. A short program and lunch followed with many cards and gifts received.

Garret F. Poortin Washington Street Gerald Vander Linden Otley Francis G. Poortin Gil Vander Linde Lorraine and Poortinga Dow Poortinga Sam Poortinga Robert Baker Meas Francia Vos Fred Dykens Francis D. Poortinga Harold Poortinga Jake van Gorp John Slot Pella Peter van Pearsem Frank Aalbers Marinus Aalbers Prairie City Matthew Olivier Edward Aalbers Neal Hiemstra Willis Nearmeyer Keith Nearmeyer John Poortinga Frank Poortinga

Married in the Southland couples and guests list

The report notes a Southland wedding with Elmer Van Waardhuizen and Mrs James among the newlyweds. Attending in person were Ver Ploeg spouses and Miss Hel en De Bruin, while gifts were sent by Mrs Forrest Ver Ploeg and several Ver Ploeg relatives including Mrs Lester Beyer and Mrs G J Vander Pol.

Elmer van Waardhuizen James Ploeg Margaret Ver Ploeg Phyllis Virginia Edwin Ver Helen de Bruin Dick Ver Ploeg Forrest Ver Ploeg Alexander Vander Pol G. J. Vander Pol Lester’ Beyer

Shower Event Honors Mrs. Kenneth Kooyman in Fremont

Mrs Kenneth Kooyman nee Phyllis Hasselman received a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Louise Van Zee of Pella with gifts and refreshments. Attendees included Phyllis Hasselman and many friends, with gifts also sent by others. A courtesy coffee at the 63 Cafe Fremont celebrated her marriage on March 16. A PEO Chapter B0 meeting is planned for April 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Kenneth Kooyman Phyllis Hasselman Louise van Zee Pella Sara Gosselink Wilma Keuning Charlotta Schakel Lou Ann le Cocq Dorothy Ver Meer Marlene Dykstra Patty Rysdam Mesdames Jr. Simmons Jacob Goodyk Ruth Tom Vries Fremont Kooyman Floyd Reynolds Ralph Myers Earl de Witt Harry Lynch Raymond Towns Paul Clark Ray Moore Kenneth Jones Robert Hartman Fred Piper Fern Willemon Lena Clark Mary Anderson Eva Anderson Ethel Hummel P.E.O Exie Waecher

Vander Waal Wedding Near New Sharon Mississippi

Mr and Mrs Roy L Vander Waal wed Sunday February 21 in Fulton Mississippi and now reside on a farm near New Sharon The bride Beatrice Joel is daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert E Joel of Tupelo Her husband is son of Mr and Mrs William Vander Waal of Scarsdale The couple travelled through four western states on their wedding trip including Oskaloosa Herald The wedding service was attended by the immediate families with best man Charles Augustine of Rose Hill and Mrs Clyde Bennett of Tupelo attending the bride from Tupelo The bride wore a powder blue linen dress with nylon lace bodice and orchid corsage. she had black accessories The groom served in the Army and is a New Sharon High School graduate The couple are now settling on the New Sharon farm and were married on Sunday.

Engel de Kock Eleanor Hasselman Louise van Zee Wilma Keuning Sara Gosselink Robert Scott Frances Klein Forrest Huyser Jacob Goodyk Edna Engelenhoven Junior Simmons Junior Schuring Farmers’ Union Co-op Pella Franklin Street Oskeloosa Herald Roy L. Vander Waal Fulton Miss New Sharon Vander Waal Beatrice Joel Robert E. Joel Tupelo William Vander Waal Scarsore Clyde Bennett Charles Augustine Rose Hill Tupelo High School General Electric Company Anniston Ala New

Erma Diekeman Bridal Shower Recipients Named

A large group gathered for a bridal shower honoring Miss Erma Diekeman of Sully at Mrs. Dick Ver Ploeg Jr home on March 15. Hostesses served a tray lunch to numerous guests including Van Rees and Van Ploeg families, with games and gifts displayed under a garden sprinkler décor.

Floyd Vander Kamp Milo Vander Kamp Marion Vander Zyl Erma Diekeman Erma Byron Versteeg Joyce van Rees Dick Ver Ploeg Chadwick Ver Ploeg Fred de Vries Virgil’ Kooistra Flora Joan Swank Jake Mol Leroy van Zee Shirley Vander Kamp Wilbur van Erma Dieleman of Sully Dick Ver’ Ploeg, Jr Luella van Dusseldorp Henry, Willemsen Wilde Vanderers Lane van Rees Elizabeth van Rees

Lemon Tree Crop Grows at Bagley Market Indoors

Clyde Vauz of Bagley reports a lemon tree raised indoors at his food market is producing a crop. The venture highlights urban indoor horticulture and unexpected fruit yields amid market operations.

Clyde Vauz Bagley

Tragic Iowa Child Death Behind Car Sparks Driver’s Shock

A driver recalls seeing a five year old girl roll into traffic after darting from between parked cars. The child died at the curb as neighbors and police responded. The driver fainted, urged by the sorrowful scene reflected in his rear view mirror. Spring returns as the town faces the tragedy.

Bob Hullihan Iowa Towa

Three Rockwell City Brothers End Postal Careers

Three former Rockwell City brothers completed 113 years of postal service. Fred Medd of Kansas City retired after over 30 years, Merl of Fort Dodge left in 1950 after 30 years, and Charles of Des Moines retired after more than 43 years. News tip line provided.

Rockwell City Fred Medd Kansas City Merl Fort Dodge Charles Des Moines

Plan for spacious home using flexible furnishings

Advice for selecting large basic pieces with a long range view to create space in smaller homes. Describes arranging a four-poster bed with twin dressers, using dressers as night tables, and choosing flexible, well built sleep systems. Recommends durable mattresses and coil springs for comfort and health.

Superior

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Third Reformed Church Hasselman—Kooyman Mrs William Landgrebe Leo Waits Roberta Shirley Phyllis Waits Gradys Schakel Orville Baughman Jake Schakel Arle den Hoedt Richard Vonk Robert Flaherty Coy ‘Waits Abe’ Synhoret Roberta Waits Leo’ Waits Bill Landgrebe Lloyd Landgrebe Mystic John R. van Gorp van Gorp Sandridge Simon Terlouw Peter Swank van Gorps Paul Bapdstra Bert van Hemert Joan Terlouw Donald van Hemert Gloria Bandstra Alice Terlouw Mr. van Gorp Father Paul Bandstra Forrest Butler Marion Vanden Baard Arie van Haaften Nick de Ruiter Gerrit Eysink George van Vark Arie van Engelhoven Bert van Hem John R. van Go Herman Nollen Carol Ann Nollen Lester van Gorp Arlene Shirley van Gorp Rend Clar van Gorp Herman Nolien P. G. van Gorp Gerrit van Gorp Dean Larry Linda Stuart Marilyn Norman van Wyk Clarence van Gorp Vivian Twyla Daryl Art Hoksbergen Joyce Sybenga Studio Tamworth Sale Hillcrest Sale Barn Knoxville Max Godlove Sec Milo Dwaine Clark Lacona SOUTH Tamworth Association Southland Sybenga Beatrice Joe Searsboro Joel—Vander Waal Jimmy Powell Wanda Karen Vernon van Gorp Loren Barbara Janet Keith Elmer Nollen Carl Stanley Kenneth Myron Nollen Joan Edith Carol Ann B. H. Ver Meer Wayne van Gorp Gertie Mathes Lee van Gorp John R.van Gorp Irene Veldhuizen Erma Dieleman Steak House Consult Bernie Menninga Jack Boatsma Proving Ground Chevrolet White Way Auto Company
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