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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1947

Page

9

Keuning Family Reunion and Wedding Details

The Obituaries section recounts Jean Dingeman wedding to Donald Thom at Douwstra Chapel with Rev. Prins officiating, featuring lilies and cathedral canopies, bridesmaids, and a reception. It also notes the Keuning family picnic at Edmundson Park with 45 attendees and a tool shower for Junior De Bruin hosted by neighbors.

Thomas Douwstra Censee Jean Dingeman Donald Thom I. W. Prins Ride Dan Dingeman Jomas Maxburg Paul Farrer Ander Linden Chopin Simonetti Massenet Marvin el Dingeman Keuning Edmundson Park Oskaloosa Cyrus Keuning Tennis Keuning John Gosselink Howard Robert C. H. Keuning Ed Keuning Tonetta Wilma Edward Harold Keuning Clarence van Essen Rosann Dick Gosselink Thelma Doris Dale Pella Frank’ van Essen Henry Keuning Bob Grandin Barbara Johnny Eddyville Harold van Essen Larry Loraine Givin Homer Rempe Clarence Leighton Lawrence Steenhock Lloyd Prairie City P. Boardman Anne de Cook Stuart Wilbur Ver Meer Albert’ Keuning Geoil Barnes Bussey John Keuning Audrey, Treva Kenneth Ripon Calif Jean Donald Thomas Harry Thomas Urg Douwstra Chapel

Prairie City wedding honors two families in June ceremony

Miss Margaret Gertsma and Melvin L Green wed at the Christian church in Prairie City in a Friday night service officiated by Rev N Gayle Fischer. The event featured elaborate floral decor, candlelits, and a large bridal party with Norman Pulver, Catharine Gertsma, and other relatives. A reception followed, and the couple will reside at the Moul Hotel in Prairie City after a brief wedding trip.

Larry Mishler Knoxville Betty Uella Dinger James Er Dingeman Thomas Harry Shirley Claire Thomas Jr Floyd Thomas Lois Foster Ar Thomas Roberta Thomas Gertsma—Green Margaret Gertsma Gerrit Gertsma Prairie City Melvin L. Green Frank Green N. Gayle Fischer Christian Church Asse Ming Kathryn Banans Wilma Gertsma Elise Green T Craig Colston Gerrit Ertsma Wagner Norma Pulver Catherine Gertsma Normberg Hride Cass Colston Harold Gertoma John Green Graon Pers Ruth Blom Louise Blom Rene Gertsma Maxine Madali Margaret Pella

De Bruin Family and Grada Kloosterman Honored

Mrs. Harry De Bruin Norma Jean and Kenneth De Bruin Miss Grada Kloosterman and the hon oree Junior De Bruin. Unable to attend was Raymond De Reus.

Joyce Vos Harry Barnes Donald J. van Gorp Rus van Zante Marion van Gorp Dirk Joe Dahm Laverne A. J. Rozema Henry Vander Wilt Myron van Wyk P. J H. Vos Connie Hoksbergen Connie John Stravers Anthony Stravers D. W. van Gorp Pete van Gorp Kathryn Heemstra Marge Veenman Cornelia Mae Aalbers Gilbert van Dusseldorp Joe Strvers Gilbert Stravers James de Vries Mervin Trueblood Lillian de Jong Miss Vos Ang da Kloosternman Jo Bruin Herman Vos John V. Andel Mrs van Andel Minnie van Andel Harry de Bruin John van Andel Lawrence van Zante Virginia Kloosterman Dick Rus Harold Vander Linden Dorothy van Gilst Wilma van Gilst Raymond Klyn Antyn Ozinga Henry de Cook Cordelia Vander Hast Edward van Ee Ruth van Gilst Henry van Kooten Gerald van Andel Junior de Bruin Norma Jean Kenneth de Bruin Grada Kloosterman Raymond de Reus

Tulip Time Musings and Holland Street Markers

Town crier recalls Tulip Time in Holland Michigan praising its setting and festival spirit while noting Pella’s ten historic streets lack markers. He urges erecting large wooden shoe markers to clarify streets and celebrate heritage.

Holland Michigan Des Moines Viersen Pel Pella Tulip

Pella News Echoes Local Pride and Street Identity

The town celebrates keeping original street names for easy navigation while promoting civic unity. Hay fever club leader Hank Vande Voort announces season start August 15. Harold Klein appears downtown, praised as a strong preacher and central figure in Central College memories.

Aus Hay Fever Club Hank Vande Voort Harold Klein Henrietta Harold Central College

Doll House Honors at Emmetsburg Playhouse Build

In Emmetsburg the three daughters of Mr and Mrs V de Kinz enjoy a Dutch Colonial playhouse built by their father. The structure measures eight by ten feet and stands as a standout feature for the neighborhood children.

Emmetsburg V. de Kinz Aymates Mr. Kinz

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