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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1952

Page

6

Visit honors for Denver guests and local celebrations

Family and friends from Denver and Pella gather to honor Mr Henry Willemsen with a surprise birthday party on Friday April 11. Attendees include Gerrit Veenendaal and son Rich, Gerald Veenendaal and son Gerald, Judy Ploog, and many local residents. Also noted are upcoming Pella High School junior senior banner in April 22 and the forthcoming marriage of Verla Mae Dumbrieger’s daughter Verla Mae to Oren S. Van Niewaal on May 11 at the Van Niewaal home.

Willinen Kelderman Via Denver Colorado Gerrit Veenendaal Rich Gerald Veenendaal Gerald Judy Ploog Henry van, Rees Sarah Alvin Jr John Olivier Edward Olivier Charley Hampton Arthur Ustermarkt Danny 8Ytsma William Kelderman Jennie Jo Jo Ann Willemsen Henry Willemsen Henry Jake Klein Lee Williams Edith Wil- Hama Wayne Willams Ee EU Eas Joa Irs Victor Keller Betty, Jerry Robbis Harlan Marshall Keith Wayne Bob Colyn Jeanie Dale Fred Smith Mary Ida Garrett van Wyk Earl Darrell Lavonne Shirley Henry Wilmsen Jo Ann Jennie Jo Willemsen Mae William H. Dumbrieger Verla Mae Oren S. van Niewaal Pella van Niewaal Oskaloosatreet

Finney Dykstra wedding tied two families in Eldon Iowa

Doris Finney daughter of Harley Finney Eldon Iowa and Junior C Dykstra son of late C P Dykstra of Pella united in marriage Tuesday April 15 Reverend Tants officiated at Second Reformed Church parlors The bride wore a gown attended by Mrs Russell Florah and groom by Lee Vriezelaar A wedding supper was served at Dr and Mrs Hen ry Pietenpol home Out of town guests included several Finney Dykstra relatives and friends from Eldon Dallas Center Des Moines Clinton Chicago Newton and more The next days featured two bridal showers planned by Alveretta Vanden Berg and Mrs Jake Snellers with many attendees and refreshments.

Doris Finney Harley Finney Eldon Iowa C. Dykstra C.P. Dykstra Pella Tants Second Reformed Church Russell ‘Flohra Edward Ustermarkt Alveretta Vanden Berg Joe Vanden Berg Anna Mae Margie Vander Wiel Dena Anna Boktore Norman van Veldhuizen Nice van Wyngarden Jerle Vander Schaaf Alda van Wyngarden Rosie Goemaat Betty Elscott Mise Goemaat Tena Kuiper Joan Kelderman Evelyn van Wen Pauline Vander Molen Ruth de Zwarte Alveretta V. den Berg John van den Berg Andrew Uitermarkt Arie Boot Jake Uitermarkt Jake Ustermarkt Ted van Derland Jake Snellers Edward Uitermarkt Abraham Bogaard Arnold Schippers Albert Ver Meer Louis van Roekel Jap de Cook Henry Snellers Bill Bogaard Bill Uitermarkt Art Snellers Norman Robus Henry Naaktgeboren Franklin Brom Henry van Rees Ted van Dorland

PEO Society Plans April Meeting and Puppet Show

The P E O Society will meet at Mrs Donald Wachter's home on Wednesday April 28 at 2 30 PM with Mrs Joy Hill presenting the Cub Scout Puppet Show The Amvet Auxiliary will meet Monday evening at 7 45 at Mrs Boot's home for election of officers and related business

P.E.O. Society Donald Wachter Pam Joy Hill Amvet

Veishea Open House 1952 Schedule May 15 17

Iowa State College announces the 1952 Veishea Open House from May 15 to 17 featuring educational exhibits musical entertainment a horse show and athletic events. Highlights include a queen’s coronation carillon concert Iowa State Players performances a dog show canoe races and Stars over Veishea dances with a large parade and baseball games against Kansas University.

Town State College Iowa State Players Veishea Clyde Williams Iowa High School Kansas University Paul Bunyan Iowa State- Kansas University

Monticello Man Loses Hand in Railroad Accident

L. F. Collins a Milwaukee railroad employee from Monticello recently had his right hand amputated after it was crushed between two railroad cars while uncoupling them.

L. F. Collins Monticello Milwaukee Railroad

Three Hurt After Souped Up Ford Rolls On Highway

Three Clarinda youths were injured when their souped up 1936 Ford rolled over on the highway, turning over three times in the crash.

Clarinda Ford

Iowa scientists study how 2 4 D kills weeds not grasses

University of Iowa researchers, backed by a $7 700 National Science Foundation grant, will investigate how the herbicide 2 4 D affects plant growth. Under botany professor Robert Muir, the team seeks to link molecular structure to activity, aiming to explain why some plants are harmed while others thrive and to explore growth regulator science.

U. of Iowa Towa City State University of Town National Science Foundation Board of Education Robert M. Muir Muir Ao M Iamond

Plowed Howard Crane Injured in County Shed Accident

Howard Crane of Denison was injured when a tractor and snow moved by Melvin Schnoor crashed into a county highway department shed. Crane suffered a broken collar bone in the freak incident.

Howard Crane Denison Melvin Schnoor Crane

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