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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1961

Page

20

Young Married Couple to Make Home in Ames

Miss Sallie Karen Haugen became the bride of Darrell A. De Reus in a Friday ceremony at Ebenezer Reformed church Leighton. Parents Dr and Mrs Arnold Haugen and Mr and Mrs Raymond De Reus attended with about 100 guests. The couple will reside at 1209 Grand Avenue Ames after he completes a degree in industrial engineering at Iowa State University.

Sallie Karen Haugen Darrell A. de Reus Ebenezer Reformed Church Leighton Arnold Haugen Lincoln Way Ames Raymond de Reus Isles R. J. Ongna Sonja ‘Haugen Norman Jesse Des Moines Loren Engrav Decorah Larry Whitacre Dallas’ Center Karen Maakestad Haugen Miss Haugen Lydia Circle Ebenezer Ref. Church Donald Taylor Herb Vander Wall Raymond O’hare Orland Haugen Nyla Rozeboom Judy Christopherson Marilyn Workman Michigan Minnesota Oklahoma Missouri Texas Towa State University Iowa State University Grand Avenue

Christmas Musical Tribute Hosted by PEO Chapter B0

Mrs. Donald Waechter hosted a PEO Chapter B0 Christmas program with 43 members. E S Cooke received a corsage for fifty years membership. program "Focus Your Attention on Music" featured flute, violin, and vocal solos by Mary Wing, Judy Grandin, Ellen Gosselink, Beth Johnson, and Thomas J. Waechter, with multiple accompanying musicians.

Donald Waechter E. S. Cooke Henry Cox Mary Wing Margaret Waechter Judy Grandin Edith Vander Linden Thomas F. Filas Claude Debussy Ellen Gosselink Fritz Kreisler Crystal Ramsey Beth Johnson Central College Thomas J. Waechter Cathryn Winter Wesley Vos Miss Johnson Michael Head Adam and Niles Mr. Waechter Brahms John Ireland 8. K. Russell K. L. Manning Hettinga Eunice Lubbers Joyce’ Kuyper Elva May Heerema Lenora Hettinga

Mrs Vander Beek Hosts Pleasant Grove Sunshine Club

The Pleasant Grove Sunshine Club met at Elmer Vander Beek’s home for the December gathering. President Mrs. Elmer Wyngarden led carols and a Christmas story, with 14 members answering roll call with a Christmas text or poem. A gift exchange and secret sisters were revealed, new names drawn for next year, and a thank you letter from Farmington NM for a Christmas box was read. The next meeting will be at Henrietta Blom’s home.

Pleasant Grove Sunshine Club Elmer Vander Beek Elmer Wyngarden Farmington New Mexico

Engagement Announced and Local Society Tea Notes

Haaften of Leighton announces the engagement of Nelva to Jaren Vander Linden of Pella. Baptist Women’s Missionary Society circles held a high tea at the church with welcome remarks and devotional, plus love gifts dedication. Second Reformed Church Women’s Guild hosted a Christmas tea with a play Peace Under the Earth and new officers installed. A Central College faculty tea preceded Christmas vaven tion. helpers from the community assisted the poor.

Bapist Womens Missionary Societies J. G. Boat Everett Ward Glen Koopman Womens Guild of the Second Reformed Church Harold Haverkamp Central College

Shower honors Miss Rouw after Pella fire losses

Prairie City ladies hosted a shower Tuesday afternoon for Mrs Kenneth Rouw of Pella. Guests included numerous Prairie City and Van Zee family members. Hostesses served a luncheon and the honoree received many useful gifts after news of the Rouws losing most possessions in a fire.

Prairie City Rouw Kenneth Winegar Art de Rand Kenny Rouw Pella Gerrit van Zee J. Meidema Shirley Walster Joe Horpestad Leonard Schippers Martin Lietstra Connie Hiemstra William A. van Zee Leroy van Zee Bob Beyer Vicky and Vance Clarence Beyer Raymond Steenhoek Gradus Vander Lune

Roordas Plan Open House for Anniversary Event

In observance of their 40th wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs I G Roorda of 513 Washington St will hold open house on Saturday December 30 from 2 PM to 5 PM in the social hall of Trinity Reformed church.

I. G. Roorda Washington St Trinity Reformed Church

Trinity Ref. Guild Lydia Girls League Enjoy Yule Program

Trinity Reformed church Guild and Lydia Girls League held a luncheon and Christmas program in the Social Mall with about 114 members and guests. Educational committee led by Miss Pauline Tysseling hosted. Nativity scene decor and country costumes highlighted by Africa India China Mexico and The Netherlands. Mrs E Huibregtse offered prayers. program themed We have seen His Star with Mrs Anthony Hoekstras narrator.

Trinity Reformed Church Guild Lydia Girls League Pauline Tysseling Guild E. Huibregtse Africa India China Mexico Netherlands Anthony Hoekstr

Wedding Guests Attend Van Englehoven Smith Ceremony

The Chronicle society editor notes that Patricia Van Englehoven and Deryl D. Smith wed with guests including Mrs. Harold Hiemstra of New York City and hosts Mr. and Mrs. Carl Horman of Otley, previously omitted from the wedding outline.

Patricia van Englehoven Deryl D. Smith Harold Hiemstra New York City Carl Horman Otley Chronicle Society

Marine Corps Grows to 190,000 Across Three Divisions

The Marine Corps, originally formed to man detachments on early naval ships, has expanded into a 190,000 member force. It now comprises three divisions, eight Air Wings, and supporting units.

United States Marine Corps

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Sallie Karen Haugen Mr. and Mrs. Darrell de Reus Peo J. M. Cook Mary de Cook J.A. Kuyper S Hepingue Marthe Mrs. Vander Beek Henrietta Blom Nelva van Haaften J. G. Boot Baptist Churches Keith Emmert Harmon Wierenga Maurice Birdsall Bob Wester Robert Smith Marc Mills Herman Vander Meulen William Fuehrer Sara Gosselink Robert Evers Bert Boat Laennee Stephoscope Haverkamps Bert Baron A. D. Lubbers Gerrit van Rockel H. W. Pietenpol G. Roordas Trinity Cora Barton American Red Cross Washington, D. C Pella Bootery Mile CeaKa Walt Disney Polly Anna Ghistina Starlite Fowler Telephone Co Merry Christmas Noel Vera’s Beauty Shop Olive Ruth Vera Gains Guaranty Corporation Gains Towans Uns Urbandale Avenue P.O. Box Iowa Reserve Funds, Inc Local Reserve Funds Donald J.van Gorp
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