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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1946

Page

8

Central College Women Entertain Lugt Guests at Dinners

On Monday evening the Central College faculty and their wives welcomed President and Mrs. Gerrit T. Van der Lugt at a six o'clock dinner in Jordan Hall. The dining room sparkled with spring flowers and candles. The event included a brief program and a reception in Graham Hall at 8:16 p.m. despite snow and sleet, with Mr. and Mrs. Van der Lugt warmly received.

Mmittee Vander Ives Graham Hall van der Lugts Jo Snow Sleet Agt Beart

Dielemans Honored At Farmers Union Party

Farmers Union employees hosted a surprise party for Willis Dieleman and his wife at the De Bruin home on February 11. John Klein led games and social visiting, with about 300 people attending and a table and chair set presented as a gift. Reuben Schakel introduced Willis, noting his wartime service in Europe. Willa Mae Dieleman worked as a bookkeeper for the union. The event honored the couple and wished them future success.

Cornie de Bruin Ronald Orlo John Grandin Faye Elmer van Zee Cornie Tukk John and Ralph My. and Schakel Hugo Steenhoek Alfred and Reu Herman Link M. P. van Hemert Paul’ Vander Sluis Reuben Schakel William Verwers Minnekus Paltzer Cora Theeren Verros Margaret Kooi Esther ‘van Haaften Betty Ostra Willis Diman Willis Europe Willa Mae The Farmers Union

Shower Honoring Mrs Arie Klein At Jennie Monsma Home

A Friday afternoon shower on February 15 given for Mrs Arie Klein by Mrs Jennie Monsma and Mrs Jess De Rand at the Monsma home drew many guests. Attendees listed include Anna Mae Vink Leona Mae De Rand and several Schuring Van Zee and De Rand families. Nellie Klein received many beautiful gifts as the afternoon passed with visiting and refreshments.

Arie Klein Nellie Schuring Jennie Monsma Jess de Rand Anna Mae Vink Leona Mae de Rand Peterneila van Zee Celina van Zee Henrietta Schuring Mary ‘Lou Schuring Leroy Steenhoek Nick Schuring Bert van Zee William’ van’ Zee Anton Billy van Dam Arthur van Zee Albert van Zee Gladys Schuring Jeanette Budding Nellie

Fifty Fourth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated In Pella

Mr and Mrs Peter Vanden Berg of Pella marked their fifty four years of marriage at home on Sunday February 17. Attending were their children grandchildren and many relatives including C Vanden Berg Donald Douwstra Des Vera Lou Vanden Bet Mar vin and Kuiper families. Granddaughter Violet Ruth Kuiper entertained with piano accordion and Mrs C Vanden Berg sang Rock of Ages and Bless Be the Tie That Binds. Lunch followed with flowers and cards received.

Peter Vanden Berg Pella C. Vanden Berg Donald Douwstra Donna Rae Louis Des Vera Robert Karen Lou John Vanden Bet Marvin Kenneth Phillip Glen Ralph Kuiper Violet Ruth Norma Dean Gerald Lee N. K. Vos Nellie Gys Vos Stella de’ van Waardhuizen Earl Grandin Wm. Strayers Wayne Larry Dean Neal V Vers Violet Ruth Kuiper

Birthday Party for Rosalee Enghers Celebrates 7th Birthday

Saturday afternoon February 16th guests included Joyce Van Rockel Marley Van Rockel Evelyn Enghers Eileen Enghers Marilyn De Judy Huyser Eloise De Zawarte Mario Eng Jimmie Eng and others. Refreshments followed games as Rosalee Enghers daughter of Enghers and Mr and Mrs. Enghers celebrated seven years.

Miss Rosalee Mr. and Enghers Joyce Marley van Rockel Evelyn Eileen Enghers Marilyn de Judy Huyser Eloise A Ruth de Zawarte Mario Larry Jimmie Eng

Observed 25th Wedding Anniversary Observed in Monroe

February 16 marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Willemsen of Monroe. Relatives arrived to celebrate, including the Willemsen, Van Zee, Vande Voort, Vander Peut, Willemsen Jr., and Dop families, with a pot luck dinner and many gifts. A separate surprise birthday party honored Minerva Jane Schakel on February 11 at the J. J. Sehakel home.

and Willemsen Monroe Henry Willemsen William Willergsen Bert van Zee Gerrit’ Vande Voort Henry Willemsen Jr Jett Willemsen Cob Neef Neal Willemsen Doe Willemsen Merlin Roorda Albert Vander Peut Chris Vande Peut Karl Zante Carrell Dick Wildemsen Richard Charlie Dop Peter Dop John Dop Sam Dop Conn Dop Edward Johnson Harold Margaret Josephine Marion Dale Willemsen J. J. Sehakel Minerva Jane L. J. Schakel Violet Dorothy Susan Mitchell Kathryn Breen Helen van Brogen Marvin Sommers Anne Klein Harry Neten Caroline Brower Jeanette Robert Budding Norma van Ds Edward Olivier Schinkel

De Ruiter MoesWedding in Sully Church double ring ceremony

Irene Johanna De Ruiter became the bride of William Moes in a 6:30 pm Tuesday Feb 12 wedding at the De Ruiter home near Lynnville Iowa. Rev John Geels officiated with Wagner march and pink white gold arch. The couple will live in Sully Iowa where Moes farms. he recently received an Army discharge after over four years service.

Madelyn van Hunsten Jerold Steenbock Arthur de Cook Guilford Steenhoek Mildred van Donselaar Wagner Arvena Huyser Jo Ann van Haaften Waitx Jernidine van Haaf Wilma de Cook Margaret Cook Doris Verros Dorothy Dikkenberg Pvt Arnold Lee van Haaften Armed Forces Georgia Pella Kim van der Leest Mr van Weelden Delores Zegers Miss Zegers Nellie Zesers Harold C. de Penning Linda van Weelden Carroll Pope Wiegers, Jr Blmer van Hemert Hautonnieres Alma de Penning Marion Armed Services Anne de Ruiter Lynnville Irene Johanna de Ruiter Wm. Moes Lambert Moes Sully John Gels Christian Reformed Church of Wilma Jansen Kroont John Geels Harry Dickman U. S. Army

Couple marks 45th wedding anniversary with family reception

On February 19 Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Roose observed their 45th wedding anniversary. Children and grandchildren arrived with gift baskets and later presented an occasional table and lamp. Ice cream and cake were served as guests wished them many more years together.

A. H. Roose

Mr and Mrs John Vanden Baard Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John Vanden Baard celebrate their 36th wedding anniversary at their Otley home with an open house Friday February 22 from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM. They extend a cordial invitation to friends to call.

John Vanden Baard Otley

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