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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1976
Page
2
A nostalgic column recalls America's 200th birthday year in 1976, noting pride and cynicism alike. It lists Bicentennial events from parades to debates, praising Restoration Project work in Pella and a memorable Fourth of July, while hinting at a more hopeful 1977 era as the nation nears its tricentennial.
La Leche League will hold a meeting on Thursday January 6 at 7 30 p m in the Pella Community Hospital conference room. The topic is The Art of Breastfeeding and Overcoming Difficulties. The open informal session welcomes all women interested in breastfeeding and babies. Contact Jayne Vande Voort at 628 1409 for more information.
Julia Rumer greets newcomers in Pella during November and December. The list includes the Carlsons from Anamosa with child Sara, Glenn and Given Chafee from Louisville, Fruehs from North Carolina, Groths from Fort Madison, Hogies from Broken Arrow, Kleins from Kent, Muirs from California, Westmans of Philadelphia, Enyearts from Michigan, Kamerick from Pella, Leonards from South, Rays from New Jersey, Ray an Central College instructor, Steenhoeks from Altoona, Poortingas marking sixtieth anniversary since December 20 1916, noting long tenure in Pella and family ties.
The Lammert Roetmans of Hospers announce their daughter Carla's engagement to Gary Van Hofwegen son of the Van Hofwegens of Orange City. Carla teaches at the Christian Opportunity Center and Gary is a third year student at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in Iowa City.
The Marion Van Hemerts of Pella and the Andrew De Joodes of Knoxville announce the engagement of their children Janice and Ed. The bride-elect is a 1975 Pella high school graduate employed at Central Park Cafe. The groom is a 1972 Knoxville high school graduate and Des Moines area community college alum employed at 3M in Knoxville. A September wedding is planned.
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