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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1958

Page

6

Birthday celebrations and vacations across Otley Ames and Oska

The text lists birthdays celebrated at home of Ruth and Corie Van Den Baard for Tom Terrie and Pegsy and others. It notes Mr and Mrs Martin Heerema and Jane Elva Sandy Klein Mary Bent on weekend at Fort Leonard Wood visiting Bruce Heerema Ben Roorda and Preston Steenhoek. Loran and Ruth Vanden Oever welcomed a second daughter Sunday August 24 at Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa. Lucille Tysseling and family vacationing at Clear Lake. Office staff on vacation this week include Joey Mablin Leo Van Vark Dorothy Van Veen Arie and Marvin.

John van den Baard Otley Norman van den Baard Ames Ruth Corie van den Baard Tom Terrie Pegsy Martin Heerema Jane Elva Newendorp San Dy Klein Mary Bent Fort Leonard Wood Bruce Heerema Ben Roorda Preston Steenhoek Loran Ruth Vanden Oever Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Lucille Tysseling The Stenographic Department Clear Lake Joey Mablin Leo van Vark Dorothy van Veen Arie Marvin

Fortieth wedding anniversary celebrated by Van Wyngardens

On August 20 Mr and Mrs Walter Van Wyngarden observed their 40th wedding anniversary at the Second Christian Reformed Church parlors with all seven children and spouses present, 22 grandchildren, and many relatives. A program by children and grandchildren followed by a social hour featured gifts for the honored couple. The occasion also marked the 13th wedding anniversary of their daughter Tena Mac and James Bandstra. both couples were married by Rev C De Leeuw. The Live and Learn Club of Leighton hosted a picnic with families on August 12 at the Swim ming Pool Park, followed by a party for newlyweds Jerry Kempe and his bride. The September meeting will be with Mrs Dale Roorda.

Walter van Wyngarden Tena Mac James Bandstra C. de Leeuw Leighton Shelter House Jerry Kempe Jerry Central College Leighton School Dale Roorda

Circle 8 Square Dance Club Forms in West Market Park

The Circle 8 Square Dance Club organized with Robert F. Van Vark as president and Dr. L. B. Crawford as vice president. Officers include secretary-treasurer Mrs. Harry Weyers and board members Norman Riddle and Duane Busby. A pot-luck supper was held August 11 at West Market Park as the group set by laws and a name. They plan two dances monthly at the Legion Hall and expect growth from the Bob Gillespie square dance class.

Circle 8 Square Dance Club Robert F. van Vark L. B. Crawford Harry Weyers Ralph Huisman Les Groenenboom Norman Riddle Duane Busby West Market Park Legion Hall Bob Gillespie Oskaloosa Gillespie

Picnic Parade Clown Hats and Prize Displays

The report describes a Picnic event with Jolly Jingles revealing his identity by removing a clown hat and placing it on Mrs. Robert Van Hemert, then decorating it. An drew Vos wins first prize for a wide-brimmed hat heavily adorned, Roy De Wild second for clothing styling, and his wife disrupts the display during the viewing.

Jolly Jingles Robert van Hemert Andrew Vos Roy de Wild Roy

Evening of program tied with prayer ends ceremony

Alvin De Wild served as Master of Ceremonies for the Sunday School program. Contest judges were Esther Overbergen, Joyce Van Roekel, and Frances De Bruin. The evening closed with a prayer offered by Elder Ed Keuning.

Alvin de Wild Esther Overbergen Joyce van Roekel Frances de Bruin Ed Keuning

Nine youngsters escape serious injury at Kiron Play Days

A swinging chair ride at Kiron Play Days tipped over but nine children were thrown clear of the iron bars and suffered only scratches and bruises.

Inyo County Holds Extreme High and Low Points

Inyo County, California, contains both the United States highest and lowest points, separated by about 85 miles, highlighting the state's extreme topographic range. The juxtaposition underlines diverse landscapes within a single county.

U. S Inyo County Calif

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