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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1960

Page

2

Four Engagements Told in Local Notice

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard J. Roose announce the engagement of daughter Barbara Ann to Richard Leensvaart of Denver Colorado. Nova Joan Van Essen of Otley to Donald Keith De Reus of Monroe. Ruby Van der Hart of Pella to Carroll Pope of Pella. No wedding dates yet.

Leonard J. Roose Barbara Ann Richard Leens‘Vaart Jacob Leensvaart Denver, Colorado Mro Roy van Essen Otley Nova Joan Donald Keith de Bison Gysbert de Re de Reus Joe Nate Monroe Godert G. Vander Hart Pella Ruby Carroll Pope Charles Pope

Sharon Kaldenberg Honored At Four Bridal Showers

Sharon Kay Kaldenberg of Slater was feted at multiple bridal events in Des Moines and Slater from December 9 to December 18. Friends hosted dinners and showers featuring gifts, music, and tributes, with relatives attending from Pella, Reusner, Newton, and nearby towns. The couple plans a December 26 wedding at the Lutheran Church in Slater.

Sharon Kay Kaldenberg Slater Lows New York Life Insurance Office Des Moines Casa Loma Club Marsha Gibison Sandra Hanson Karen Mumford Marlys Vander Wilt Joane Morena Margaret ‘Seymour Sharon Dalke Bethlehem Church Sharon May Vandenberg Sadie Kalden- Wergh Pella Jerey Vandenberg Reusner Bob de Ronde Harris van Zante Newton Olivier Newman Arnold Alleman Dick Kaldenberg Rose Kaldenberg Rudy Zosers

Sperring Van Manen Vows Exchanged In California Ceremony

Miss Janice Sperring daughter of Mr and Mrs J Paul Ranson Sonoma California and Marion Van Manen son of Mr and Mrs John W Van Manen Reasnor were married at Sonoma Methodist church on Saturday November 26 The ceremony was conducted in both oral and sign language with a reception at the Sonoma Golf and Country Club The couple will honeymoon in Las Vegas and other spots The bride attended Georgetown College and he studied at Charles City and is employed at the Pella Chronicle The bride’s mother and groom’s mother wore formal attire and attendants included Trudy Jansen Marlene Anderson Sandra Nelson Linda Ranson and Angela Suraci The wedding party wore pink and white attire and carried pink carnations and chrysanthemums

Legion Hall Slater Mariejn Newman Sherri Dahl Carla Carlson Marcia Gibson Sharon Dewey Kaldenbere Edwin Rood Phil Rood Luthern Church Janice Sperring J. Paul Ranson Sonoma Calif Marion van Maen John W. van Manen Reasnor Sonoma Methodist Church Theodore de Laney Luis Pastor San Franci Paul Ranson Perry Lawrence Dunbar Hugh McDonald Trudy Jansen Newton Marlene Anderson Francisco Sandra Nelson Napa California Linda Ranson Angela Suraci Hayward Ifornia David Manen Vextman Ronald van Maneo An Manen Somoma Golf and Country Club Leslie Sperving Wilfred Price Las Vegas Teaver Dein D.C Linatype Schwal Charles City Pella Chronicle van Manen New Tel Hospital

Pella Rest Home Residents Attend Christmas Party

Residents at the Pella Rest Home on West Washington Street enjoyed a Christmas party last week. Mrs. Henry Bosveld opened with a prayer as the Engbers girls sang and read scripture. Gifts, moving pictures, and a delicious lunch followed, with 11 residents receiving two gifts each. The Live and Learn club then gathered for a covered dish dinner at Mrs Ver Ploeg’s home, sharing Christmas decor ideas, reports, and a light refreshments finale.

Pella Rest Washington’ St Henry’ Bosveld Ernest Engbers Cynthia Kristy Peggy Engbers Edith Cummings Bosgelds Mark Jane Bennett Adam Lasselman William Kroes Henry Bosveld Live and Con Ver Ploeg H. G. Rempe Dale Roorda Wilbur de Bruin

Christmas Party for Ulrich Motor Staff

The Ulrich Motor Company held its annual Christmas party for staff and spouses on December 13 at Pella Country Club. Thirty five attended. Mr. and Mrs. Ich Blecha served a turkey dinner. Gifts and bonuses were distributed, games and movie viewing entertained guests, and each couple received a Polaroid photo.

Ulrich Motor Company Pella Country Club Ich Blecha

Grandias Feted at Farewell Event

Neighbors hosted a farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Grandias at the Rempe home. The evening featured readings, musical items, games, and refreshments as guests recalled longtime ties and shared memories.

Mes Del Granedere W. G. Rempe Grandia Rempe Amiens Ver

Skunk Trapped Forces Early Dismissal at West River Ridge

Coal Ridge News reports a skunk living under the schoolhouse was trapped and killed by the janitor on Monday noon. This caused a half day, with students sent home for the rest of the day. Also notes move of Mr and Mrs Worth Simmons to a farm near Weller bought for the Red Rock Reservoir project. A missionary offering was collected at Mrs G H Franklin’s meeting for the Baptist Children's Home at Lake Villa Illinois.

Mary J. Franklin Mother Nature West River Ridge Worth Simmons Weller Red Rock G. H. Franklin Chrildrens Lake Villa Minois

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