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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1963
Page
2
Social happenings from Pella reported with brief notices of gatherings engagements and club events. Names dates and local venues appear in compact items reflecting community life on January 10 1963.
Mr and Mrs Abe Vander Beek were honored Tuesday January 8 at a farewell party hosted by neighbors as they plan to move to 506 West Second St Pella in early February. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Van Gorp Jr and several others. Lunch was served. The Womens Federated Club meets Tuesday at 2 30 p m at Henry Cox's. James Wilson will review a play. Searsboro Lynnville Sully PTA meets January 14 at 7 30 p m at Lynnville school with program Iowa Tests Basic Skill Tests led by Mrs Blanche Sparks.
Linda Tysseling daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony F Tysseling of Pella married William John Van Doorninck son of Mr and Mrs William Van Doorninck of Denver Colorado on Saturday afternoon December 22 at Second Reformed Church in Pella. Rev Russell J Redeker and Rev Harmon Wierenga officiated before 250 guests. The ceremony featured a satin brocade gown Swedish rose crown and white mums. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Preston J Steenhoek and bridesmaids Miss Lois Ward and Miss Alice Vruwink. Best man Anthony R Tysseling groomsmen Arthur Downey John Doane candle lighter Richard Van Doorninck ushers and organists and choir provided music. A reception followed in the church basement and at the Tysseling home. The bride is a Central College graduate and teaches history and English at Newton High School. The groom is a Central College senior considering graduate work in psychology. They will reside at 209 Oskaloosa St in Pella.
Mrs Will Brunin of Des Moines visited her sister Miss Grace Hiemstra and Mrs Kate Melton on Sunday. Dirk Roorda of Hollandale and Mr and Mrs Andrew Boat of Otley called on Mrs C Van Wyke recently. Mrs John De Nooy visited her daughter Mrs Pete Rus of Oskaloosa on Sunday. Pete Keuninggyas a dinner guest of Mrs Nick De Ronde of Galebsurg and supper guest of Mr and Mrs Jim Huyser of Sully on Christmas day. Mrs Laura Klein visited her sons Jr and Vernon Klein recently. Mrs M Bokhoven spent a few days in Oskaloosa with her daughter Mrs M Van Wyk and her son Arnold and wife of North Carolina were also home for Christmas. Mr Ed Ke ingy spent Monday evening with Mrs Ellen Klyn, Mr and Mrs Wm Van Doornick of Denver and Mr and Mrs Marvin Green of Burlington. Andrew Schilt visited Connie Van Lint and Dick Brouwer the other day.
Mrs Suvreine H Weyers 87 former Lucy Jelsma died early Friday Dec 21 at Pella Community Hospital. Born west of Pella, she lived in Jasper and Marion counties, 12 years at 125 West 1st St Pella. Survived by four children Marie Ver Steeg Bert Ted and John 13 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren. Funeral Dec 24 Garden Chapel Rev Everett G Ward officiating Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
Mr Richard J Bogue of Guttenberg aged 65 has retired after a forty six year career with the railroad. His long service culminates with decades on the line and a career that spanned important eras of the industry.
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