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Christmas Socials and Nuptials Fill Pella Scene
A busy Christmas season in Pella features elaborate weddings at the Van der Meulen home, with Maude Van der Meulen wedded to Howard Nicholson before 250 guests, and a glowing reception with music and floral decor. Also noted are family reunions, church revival plans, traveler visits, measles deaths nearby, and public library fundraising plans for New Year events. References include local residents Van Vliet, Rijke, and Neimeyer families, and events at the First Reformed Church and American House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Pella Public Library
Joseph Sheldon
Bessie van der Meulen
Harriet van Spankeren
Maggie
Joe Thomassen
Miinie van der Linden
Muntingh
Slavida
Iowa City
van der Ploeg
N. Gesman
H. van der Meulen
Bert Baron
van Gilst
State College
Ames
G. van Vliet
Bert
van Vliet
Dallas
Texas
John
Omaha
Kate Koopman
C. G. van Vliet
Des Moines
Wabash
Annie