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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1955

Page

10

Community gathering shares gifts and school program

A Flint Ridge neighborhood meeting on January 20 featured a short program led by the president, followed by refreshments. Guests attended the event and sent gifts. a February 14 program included songs and recitations by pupils led by teacher Jeanette Vander Werf, with lunch and afterward a L P T C meeting at Jerry Bogaards’ home.

Flint Ridge Larry Marion Terpstra Linda Marcia Kuiper Willeda Lola van Rheenen Richard Verlan van Ee Janet Keith Nollen Lois Melvin Terlouw Mary’ Lou Carol Gosselin Alda Pippel Lewis Vande Voort Jeanette Vander Werf

Shower Held for March Bride

Jo Ann Willemsen was the honoree at a February 17 afternoon bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Chester Marshall and others. Guests enjoyed games, blue and white decor, and gifts, with a blue and white lunch to end the event.

Jo Ann Bob van Gorp Vanda Gerrit van Wyk Wilfred Brouwer Gerald van Zan Allen Brouwer Edward Roords Bastian Vander Jo Ann Willemsen Chester Marshall Gerrit, van Wyk Harold Vannier John Waddle Ben van Wyk Dale Phifer Ee van Wyk Smiths Robert Colyn Dick Willemsen Harold Beyer Pete Buitenwerf Paul

Engagement of Anna Mae Hagan and Arthur M. Michaelson Jr.

Mr and Mrs Norris Hagan announce the engagement of their daughter Anna Mae to Arthur M Michaelson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Arthur S Michaelson of Roland Iowa He is employed with United Air Lines in Denver CO She is a Pel la High School graduate and works for Braniff International Airways in Des Moines IA

Ter Anna Mae Arthur M. Michaelson, Jr Arthur SM

Silver Wedding Anniversary Observed At Local Meetings

Silver wedding anniversaries marked by the Richland Bluebells Club at Warren schoolhouse with 13 members, two leaders, two visitors. Two couples celebrated 26th anniversaries at First Reformed Church, Feb 11, with hymns, music, a talk by Rev Van Zante, a lunch for 100, and gifts. A welcome party shower for Mr. and Mrs. Peter Beintema was held Feb 15 with gifts and refreshments. The A K T Club met at Mrs Donald Kamerick's home with seven members and plans for March.

Richland Bluebells Club Warren School Alda Piper March of Dimés Janet Nollen Marilyn Vander Linden Rosalie Engbers Sarah Davis Linda Vandee George Vander Sot Inda van Zee Normatra Gal Rosalia Engbers Anthony van Zante Spencer van Zante A. K. T. Club Donald Kamerick Marvin Schippers Henry Roush Henry Kade Bob Houser John de Ronde Virgil Klein Glenn de Kock Kamerick

Surprise for Sandridge School Teacher Anniversary

Mothers of Sandridge school pupils surprised Mrs Herman Tuinstra Monday February 14 with refreshments and a Lazy Susan to honor their teaching anniversary. The 21 pupils were represented by several mothers. others unable to attend sent regrets. Also noted: Mr and Mrs Neal Van Hemert of Pella Iowa celebrate 40th wedding anniversary with open house March 4 from 2 to 4:30 at First Reformed Church social hall. American Legion Auxiliary to meet March 1 at 8 at the Legion Hall.

Henry’ van Zee West First van Zee Edna John R. van Zee Henry Roozeboom Stan Richard Steenhoel Mark Clarence van Leonard Verwers Pella Harry van Wyk Bernard van Wyk Don Metcalf Sam van Rheenen Vernera Roberta Klyn Andrew de Geus Garret J. Dieleman First Reformed Church Sandridge School Herman Tuinstra Tuinstra Tuinstras Peter J. Zwank Paul Bandstra van Gorp Vernon van Gorp Marion van C. S. (Neal) van Hemert Liberty Street Iowa

Truth Seekers Class Meeting and Local Social Notes

February 17 gathering at Mrs. Orville Bensink home hosted by Mrs. Worp Borsmirrs included 31 visitors with devotions by Fred Whalley and a program on Service for the Mind. Social hour featured lunch. 8. 8. 8. Club met February 10 at Mrs. David Van Steenis with 10 members and 9 children. baby picture prizes went to Mrs. Chas. Toom and others. March meeting at Mrs. Chas. Toom in old costume. Nick Hoksbergen hosted a surprise 50th birthday dinner on February 17 with many relatives and friends and a luncheon.

Ening Gerald Starr H. L. van Dellen Avery Wetsig Peoria Charles Burton Leighton A. I. Osborne E. V. Goad Lu van Dellen Clare Fred van Vark Truth Seekers First Reformed Sunday School Orville Bensink John van Arkel Arthur Bennink Worp Borsmirs Fred Whalley Wilson Daven Lund David van Steenis Chas. Toom Stanton Metcalf Pete Beintema Cecil Nick Hoksbergen Marinus Roozeboom Ray Hoksbergen Dorothy Alma Theresa Judy Klyn Peter Hoksbergen Mary Betty Robert Peter Groenendyk Maurice Harold van Maanen Henry Roozeboom Bernice Bert Hoksbergen Janella Hoksbergen Sylvia Rolffs

Dinah Shore Quote on Brotherhood and Self-Respect

A Dinah Shore saying urges believing all men are brothers to improve self regard. The maxims promote universal harmony and personal betterment through mutual respect.

Dinah Shore

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