This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1957
Page
4
A partial notice details Ileen Vander Zyl’s engagement, the Newton wedding party, and retirement recognitions for Mr. Houser. Included are postmaster honors, Safe Driver Award, and expressions from Marion carriers, plus a P E O meeting notice and farewell remarks.
Miss Carol Ver Steeg wed Lt Joseph Victor Manussier in a simple home ceremony at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday December 22 officiated by Rev Everett G Ward. Bride wore lace gown with illusion veil and waist bouquet of white gladioli. groom is a Marine Corps pilot in Pensacola. Out-of-town guests included relatives and friends from Iowa, Arkansas, Washington and Nevada.
A Christmas Day gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Vander Werff and family. Relatives from Pella Des Moines Ackley Monroe Denver and Denver attended for a potluck dinner and gift exchange.
Town rural letter carrier Owen I. Houser of Tracy Iowa retires after over 38 years of combined rural and military service. More than 50 guests attended a December 1 1956 gathering at the Masonic Hall hosted by The Ladies Auxiliary and friends. A potluck supper prepared by The Ladies Auxiliary was served at 6 30 PM.
Mrs. John Van Wyhe hosted a surprise bridal shower for Miss Joan on Friday evening December 27. Guests included Mrs. Jake Meer of Pella and Mrs. Gerain De Jong of Pella. Miss Janice Wielard won the door prize as gifts were hidden in various places with clues from six paper sacks. Refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ms and Mrs. C. De Jong attended while others were unable to attend.
A noon gathering at Mrs. Bud Vande Kieft home in Otley on December 28 included Mrs. Marion Vande Kieft Mrs. Lawrence Dyestra Mrs. Elmer Van Wyk Mrs. Duane V Mr. Carl den Osver and others with hostesses Mrs. Bud Vande Kieft and Paul.
Dee Drother and Mrs Dick Vander hosted a Knoxville luncheon with a Christmas theme. A lace covered table featured centerpieces baked and decorated items. Mrs William Lanser poured, Mrs Huyser received gifts and flowers and many cards were exchanged.
The Ladies Aid of the Baptist church will meet at the home of Mrs. Maree Van in January. The notice outlines the gathering and attendees, with emphasis on community church activities and volunteering.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold their regular meeting on Thursday evening January 6 at the home of Gerrit Van Roekel. The W C T U will meet Thursday January 8 at 2 00 p.m. at the home of Gerrit Van Roekel.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.