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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1957

Page

5

Three Showers Held for Miss Judy Cook Bride-to-Be

During the summer months three showers were given for Miss Judy Cook ahead of her marriage to H. Kenneth Cunningham on September 12. On June 25 Mrs. Fred Lautenbach hosted a kitchen shower. August 17 Mrs. Dick Cook of Des Moines hosted a miscellaneous shower at her parents home. A later party August 23 at the Ver Dught residence drew many friends and classmates. Mrs. Roy Andeweg co hosted. The bride-to-be received many gifts at all three events.

Judy Cook H. Kenneth Cunningham Fred Lautenbach Dick Cook Des Moines Verle Ver Dught Edward le Cocq Roy Andeweg Pat Vriezelaar Dan C. Dingeman Hither Street Pella John F. &. van Zee Ira Vriezelaar Wayne Lanning Charles Hawelka Carin Miami Fla Burlington Iowa Patricia Stohler Fern Woodyard

Picnic for Football Boys Held Monday at West Market Park

A community pot luck at West Market Park brought together football players and parents despite a baseball clash. Coach Bergman and Jim Ruthven led the day with meals and a film session on football fundamentals at the high school auditorium. Pella High opens at Indianola on September 13 with new coaches Don Black and Roy Reith assisting.

West Market Park Bergman Jim Ruthven Don Black Betty Roy Reith Reith

Third Church Picnic a Big Success

A rainout Tuesday did not dampen Third Reformed Church members. About 300 attendees enjoyed a potluck, relays, and fellowship. Pastor Wilbur Ringnida returned from California and led hymns with Dr. Clifford Keiser. Connie Vander Zyl auctioned surprise personal items, then prayers closed the evening.

Third Reformed Church Anning Id ‘Euning Wilbur Ringnida California Clifford Keiser Carl Vogelaar Donald Blom Jake Monster Alvin de Wild Connie Vander Zyl Connie

Community event details list volunteers and helpers

Mrs. Clarence Van Steenis and Mrs. Jerry Vander Schel are noted among attendees. The task of hauling tables and chairs to and from the parks was carried out by Giatus Kuiper, Wm. A Grards, Roy De Bruin, Gerald van Dusseldorp, Otto Van Essen, Arthur Van Hansten, Arvin Boot, Virgil Klein, and Harold Mathes. Lighting duties were provided by Andrew Vos.

Clarence van Steenis Jerry Vander Schel Giatus Kuiper Wm. A Grards Roy de Bruin Gerald van Dusseldorp Otto van Essen Arthur van Hansten Arvin Boot Virgil Klein Harold Mathes Andrew Vos

Baptist Ladies Aid Meeting at Church Parlor

The Ladies Aid will meet in the church parlor Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Hostesses will be Mrs. John Stck and daughter Mrs. Kathryn Van Vilet. Radon, although a gas, is four times as heavy as iron.

Ladies Aid John Stck Kathryn van Vilet

Seventeen Inspires Youth in September Event

A Minneapolis report notes youth outreach titled Seventeen aims to reach teens with truth. An auditorium crowd filled with salvation decisions, echoed by similar nationwide church and school efforts. Details to come. call MA 8.2240 for news updates.

Minneapolis Minn Olice Atch

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