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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1965
Page
11
Foggy first day of 1965 prompts reflections on memories from school penmanship with Miss Henrietta, a note on Christmas decorations removed, and a humorous dessert recipe lemon torte. The unit party at Pella Dutch Buffet features Agnes Wittenburg and Stanley hosts from nearby towns.
Four Stanley products dealers Mrs. Garnett Ver Dught Mrs. Agnes Wittenburg and Mrs. Martha Van Dusseldorp of Pella plus Miss Geraldine Shoup of Hamilton hosted about thirty ladies who qualified as Preferred Hostesses during 1964.
Piano students of Mrs Donald Boertje performed a recital at her home on December 15. Participants included Barbara Vos Joan Vos Joyce Pol Sheryl Pol Arlene Furcht Charlene Nunnikhoven Janice Kool. Refreshments followed for students and guests including Mrs Harold Vos Mrs Leonard Pol Linda Mary Ann Mrs Van Zee Mr and Mrs Francis Furcht Wanda Karen Mrs Abe J Nunnikhoven and children Donald Carolyn and Roger.
Ex Centralites gathered at the Dutch Buffet for dinner during the holidays and socialized later at Delis Walraven home. Attendees included Charles Argo Iowa City and others from Iowa City, Fairfield, St Louis, Omaha, Stockton, Artesia, Bellflower, Des Plaines and Des Moines.
Leighton church inaugurated new officers on New Year’s morning with elders Barney Memelaar and Anthony Ver Meer and deacon Edwin Groenendyk taking office. Local families report moves and visits, including reunions in Perry and a hospital stay for Judy Vander Will. Pie Rempe departed for California after a holiday visit with his parents. Reverend Gilbert Visser and spouse are noted in civic church life.
Local families gather for holidays with visits from relatives in Pella Florida Chicago Kansas City and Wyoming. Christmas program at Newton Christian Day School featured a Mary Joseph shepherds and Wisemen pageant with 28 pupils. Kenton Wayne Wyngarden born at Skiff Memorial Hospital. New son welcomed with extended family greetings.
Newton residents gathered for New Year events as Eldred Van Gorp and family visited the Sam family in the Arthur Samson home. Services at the Christian Reformed Church included elders and deacons installation. Prairie City guests Lester Van Pearsem and Ronald joined New Year’s Day dinner at the Samson home with Raymond Wehrle and Marvin Wehrle among attendees.
Guests celebrated Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at multiple family houses. Prairie City couples include Arthur Samson and Eldred Van Gorp households with children. Pella visitors joined the Samson and Van Gorp families. Rev. Kenneth Avert led morning services at the Christian Reformed Church and Rev. Vanden Kinde served a Classical appointment in Peoria.
The Pleasant Grove Sunshine Club held its annual Christmas party on December 17 at Mrs. Donald Boertje's home. After a Christmas program and meeting, 1964 secret sisters were revealed via a gift exchange. Preschoolers also joined in a gift exchange with refreshments served to members and guests.
Mr and Mrs Gerrit Van Wyk celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children. The event is Sunday January 17 from two to four p m at First Baptist Church in Monroe Iowa. Relatives and friends are invited.
Rev. Atwood of Pompton Plains Reformed Church addressed the first national Reformed Church Youth Fellowship convention at Central College in Pella. More than 550 youths from across the United States attended a week of reflection, urged by Atwood to blend expectant faith with active partnership in God’s redemptive work. De Velder echoed themes of directed faith, stressing three tests of faith: choice, acceptance, and obedience, and noting life is meaningful when aligned with Christ.
Dr Marion De Velder stated clerk of The Reformed Church told RYF that life hinges on faith. The remarks were delivered at a Pella event on December 31.
Marine Second Lieutenant Marshall M. Calef I, son of Mrs. Ronald Helm of Pella Iowa, was commissioned on December 11 after graduating from the Officer Candidate Course at Marine Corps Schools Quantico Virginia He will attend the 26 week Basic Course at Quantico then join a Marine Corps unit or pursue further training.
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