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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1952

Page

9

Easter gathering and 4-H club activities noted in society

Society items describe Easter Sunday family gatherings and Lake Prairie 4-H club meetings on April 7 at John and Andy Gosselink’s home with 24 members present. Reports cover nominations for Camp Mitigwa, state office candidate John Gosselink, dairy sanitation movie, and post meeting refreshments. Other notes include 88S club at Mrs Geurts’s home on April 10, giving to Christian Home Orphanage, plans to send treats to a serviceman, a spring style show, and birthdays and anniversaries. Additional reports cover Victory Strivers 4-H, Scott Homemakers, and 4-H committee discussions about voting readiness and Easter program activities. Refreshments and Easter themes are recurring throughout the notices.

Lake Prairie John Andy Knoxville Dwaine Hockett Gosselink Hockett Gerrit van Haalen John Heimstra Richard Geurts 88S Club Pella-Knoxville Road Christian Home Council Bluffs Dwight Pofffenbarger Texas Geurts Horace Semidt Victory Strivers Patricia Rietveld Doris van Zomeren Mies Cordelia Vander Horst M Jed Shirley Vanden Baard Berdene Roose Dorothy Monster Marjean Gosselink Scott Tommy Barnes Virgil McCombs Terry Douglas Roy Hess Gerrit van Zomeren Charlton Calvary John van Rheenen Terry Doug Jay C.A. Roords Linger Kellen Kathrine Mary Flanigan Helen James Read Otto Brummel Ike Herey Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Hall Helen James

DYKSTRA-GROENENDYK wedding at First Reformed Church

In a candlelit ceremony at the First Reformed Church of Pella on February 22 at 8:00 p.m. Lucille Dykstra, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Dykstra, and Elmer Groenendyk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Groenendyk, united in marriage. Rev. A Haverkamp officiated the double ring service with pink and white snap dragon decor. The bride wore a white satin and chantilly lace gown with a nylon net yoke, fingertip veil, and carried pink roses on a white Bible. maid of honor Miss Maxine Hiemstra wore blue, and flower girl Carolyn Vanden Berg wore pink. Continuous music by Patricia Rietveld and Ralph De Cook accompanied the ceremony.

First Reformed Pella Towa Lucille Dykstra Henry A. Dykstra Elmer Groenendyk Dick Groenendyk Bussey A. Haverkamp Ralph de Cook Patricia Rietveld Maxine Hiemstra Carolyn Vanden Berg

Wedding Details Showcase Colorful Attire and Reception

The ceremony featured Martha Faye Rouxeboom as ring bearer with identical gown and hat, a navy blue matt groom Elmer Van Waandhuizen in a tan suit, and ushers Marion Van Haaften and Delos Vanden Berg. Bridesmaids wore carnations, and both mothers wore striking dresses with corsages. A 120 guest church basement reception followed. cake was cut before servers assisted guests. The couple plans a honeymoon to Chicago and Indiana before settling near Bussey.

Martha Faye Rouxeboom Elmer van Waandhuizen Marion van Haaften Delos Vanden Berg Wilma van Zee Gladys de Geus Sara Anne Gosselink Jennie Jo Willemson Cordelia Vander Horst Phyllis Hasselman Wayne Faidley Chicago Indiana Bussey

Birthday party for Glenn Pringle and Roy Landers

Friends gathered Wednesday evening at the Glenn Pringle home west of Pella to celebrate the birthdays of Glenn Pringle and Roy Landers. The gathering featured cards and conversation with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hoover among those present.

Glenn Pringle Pella Roy Landers Richard Hoover

Local names listed for Oskaloosa wedding and relatives

Mrs. Rev Landers, Ronnie, Cor nie and Elaine of Oskaloosa and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Pringle, Sue and Ricki.

Landers Ronnie Cornie Elaine Oskaloosa Glenn Pringle Sue Ricki

Hangar Destroyed and Airplane Lost in High Winds Near Independence

Last week fierce winds near Independence tore through the municipal airport destroying a hangar and demolishing a single airplane. The incident caused structural damage and preliminary assessments are underway to determine insurance and restoration needs. Local officials survey the site for safety checks and repairs.

Independence

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Matthew Hoks- Yorken Betsy Ann Marion den Adel John Mahaney Lawrence Meador Lake Prairie 4-H Bandstra S.S.S. Club Scott Homemaker's Rexall Te‘sale Vander Linden Dykstra—Groenendyk June van Wyk Andeweg Pella Public Square Coronado Cape Cod Rogers Bros Phyllis Schakel J. T. van Zante Elbert van Maanen Mart Hoeksema Star Oil CO Weathercrest Coat & Suit Bargains REAL
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