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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1957

Page

4

Thor couple united in wedding at Thor Lutheran Church

Miss Phyllis Van Roekel of Thor and Keith Jenson of Ottosen were married at Thor Lutheran Church on Sunday December 8 at 3 30 p.m. The Rev Edward Swenson officiated. The bride wore Chantilly lace over satin with a fingertip veil and carried a white orchid. Attendants included maid of honor Marilyn Cline and bridesmaids Marcia Klein and Cathy Olson. Groom's party featured best man Clifford Helland and groomsmen Jerry Van Roekel and Jerry Jenson. The couple will reside in Mason City where the groom works at McLellan store.

Phyllis van Roekel Thor Keith Jenson Ottoson Thor Lutheran Church Edward Swenson Son Chantilly Jace Marilyn Cline Fort Dodge Marcia Klein New Sharon Cathy Olson Sabrina Gail Olson Tommy Olson Clifford Helland Jerry van Roekel Jerry Jenson John Oakland Algona Carl van Roekel Waverly Jim Jenson Northfield Minnesota Alvin Thorson Minia Orville Bensink Pella John Moklebust Sandra Helman Minn John van Roekel Monroe Justin Ferguson Bode Melvin Veldhuizen Eddyville Dennis Woog Bede Elaine Jenson Gilmore City Judy Berkland Sharon Biondahl Dorothy Opheim Kathy ‘Nessa Mary Olson Carolyn Erockson Helen Miller Eagle Grove Dolores Gaemaal Rose Hill Joyce Klein Ottoson High School Cedar Falls McLellan Mason City Iowa Ray van Roekel Lutheran Church of Thor Ft. Dodge Jenson

Red River of Life film shown at First Reformed Church

Part 1 of Red River of Life will be shown Sunday evening December 15 at 7 20 p m at the First Reformed Church. Part 2 follows Wednesday December 18 at 7 20 p m. The 60 minute film presents a Christian message with scientific facts. It features the heart interior and blood flow and discusses life physiology and the radioactive blood cell.

First Reformed Philadelphia

Grade Pupils Given Hearing Tests at Pella High

About 350 pupils at Pella High were screened Wednesday morning in groups of 40. Roughly ten percent showed a hearing deficiency and were given a second test on a Puretone Audiometer. Parents will be advised if serious hearing weakness is found. Tests covered grades 3, 6, and 9 including Christian Schools students.

Pella High School

Four-H Meeting Closes With Pledge Recitation

The gathering ends after reciting the 4 H pledge. Those present include Beverly and Betty De Jong Sherry Lynn Wouda Marcia De Jong Diane Monsma Barbara De Penning Virginia Kooistra Margaret Van Wyk Ruthanne Ver Woert Lin da Van Gorp Linda Renaud and Linda Ver Woert plus two leaders Mrs Monsma and Mrs Wouda. Refreshments were hosted by the hostess and her mother. The next meeting is planned at Sherry Lynn Wouda’s.

Lynn Grove Rockettes Barbara de Penning Barbara Sherry Lynn Virginia Kooistra Diane Betty de Jong Sherry Lynn Wouda Beverly Marcia de Jong Diane Monsma Margaret van Wyk Ruthanne Ver Woert Linda van Gorp Linda Renaud Linda Ver Woert Monsma Mrs. Wouda Sherry Lynn Wouda’s

Need for a Class A Hospital for Pella

An editorial argues for a modern hospital in Pella to cut travel for essential care. It questions doctors gains versus patient benefits and cites the burden of a forty to eighty mile journey for certain examinations, urging establishment of a Class A facility.

Ankly

KRNT TV to Carry Thirteen Big Ten Games

KRNT TV Channel 8 Des Moines will air a 13 week schedule of Saturday afternoon Big Ten basketball games. The opener on December 14 pairs Ohio State against Texas A and M with telecast from Columbia. All games start at 3 30 pm with a 10 minute pregame telecast. Jack Drees

Krnt-Tv Des Moines Ohio State Texas A and M Columbia Jack Drees

Holidays Around the World festival at Iowa Memorial Union

Pauline Johnston of Pella, a University of Iowa sophomore, helps organize the International Festival to be held in the Iowa Memorial Union on Sunday December 15. Forty countries will be represented with twenty booths showing holidays or scenes. Open house at 4:30 p.m. and pageants at 7:30 p.m. Public is invited.

Pauline’ Johnston Niles Johnston Pella University of Iowa Iowa Memorial Union SUL Associated Women International Club International Center

KRNT to Broadcast Broad Schedule of Basketball Games

KRNT Sports Director Al Coupee announces a large basketball schedule for the season. At least 18 University of Iowa conference games start Saturday Jan 4 with the Iowa Michigan tilt. Drake, Iowa State, Des Moines high school games include Dec 14 Drake Loyola and Dec 21 Iowa State Illinois. State High School Boy's Tournament will be broadcast March 7-8.

KRNT al Coupee University of Iowa Iowa-Michigan Drake Iowa State Loyola Illinois Des Moines Lincoln Roosevelt

Central College Delta Squad Dominates Missouri Debate Tourney

The Central College Delta Squad won four of seven debates at Kirksville Missouri last Friday and Saturday with one unclear ballot. Debutants Shirley Groendyk Lee Rozenboom excelled in seniors division and Borthwick Vander Kool led junior team to wins over Simpson Parsons Kirksville and Westminister, with a draw against Central of Payette. Sixteen schools entered three divisions including poetry and after dinner speaking.

Central College Delta Kirksville Pella Shirley Groendyk Lee Rozenboom Simpson Parsons Colleges Southern Illinois Univerty

Pella Jr High Cagers Fall to Lovilia in OT

Pella Juniors lost to Lovilia 28 24 in overtime after leading 15 14 through three quarters. Van Dyk led Pella with 13 points while Williams scored 21 for Lovilia. Earlier, Pella beat Newton 29 18 with Bob U scoring 18 as the team pulled away after a 5 5 tie.

Pella’ Jr. High Cagers Lovilia van Dyk Pella Williams Newto Newton Bob U

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