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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1962
Page
1
John H. Vos of Pella admitted Monday January 8. Lola Hanna of Pella dismissed Monday January 8. James Luden of Leighton admitted Tuesday January 9. Mrs Raymond Van der Leest of Pella dismissed Tuesday January 9. Wm Tranger of Pella dismissed Tuesday January 9.
Mr and Mrs Loren Roorda of Montezuma announce a daughter Beth Ann born January 7 weighing 8 lb 7 oz. She is the former Arlene Ver Ploeg. Grandparents are Gradus Ver Ploeg of Pella and John Roorda of Montezuma with John R Van Gorp Jr of Pella noted as parent. Jana Lee, a 7 lb 15 oz girl, born January 8 at Pella Community Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Van Gorp Jr. Grandparents Henry Rus and John M Van Gorp of Pella. George Weigel and spouse of Pella report a 6 lb 9 oz daughter Jane born January 9 at the Pella Community Hospital. Grandparents Carl Shannon of Wheaton Illinois and Joseph Weigel of Chicago Illinois. Great grandmother Mrs Elsie Van Zante of Pella.
The 8th annual New Years region of the Hiemstra family was hosted at the Christian Grade school in Pella by the H W Vrieze laar family. An afternoon program under Mary Vriezelaar featured recitations songs piano solos and group singing. Notable attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank Plath and family from Denver and Mrs John E Hiemstra from Michigan. A slip and fall with a fractured hip sidelined Dick Kuiper near his home.
Nellie Ter Louw acted as hostess for the Bethany Willing Workers January gathering. Fifteen members attended with two guests. After opening hymn God Take Care of Us was referenced. Truman Hayes sent a letter. Sophia Ann Swank led mission study on Chiapas Mexico. Sara Van Hemert led Bible study. Nellie Ter Louw closed with prayer. Agnes Ver Ploeg offered a precious thought on prayer as vital to Christian life.
Opportunity school pupils and teacher Mrs G J Van Zemeyen entertained parents at a Calvary church party during the holidays. A noontime lunch, games and a gift exchange highlighted the event. Mothers received candy boxes made by the children and gifts for their fathers were gift wrapped. Parents thanked local businesses for Christmas season support.
Lawrence Mills associate professor of art at Central College will speak on Primitive Art at a Pella chapter AAUW meeting at 8 p.m. at Mrs Arend Lubbers home 409 Broadway with Mrs Daniel Bergman and Miss Helen Lowey as hostesses. A hat making program will be led by Mrs Josephine Belknap at the Women's Federated Club on Tuesday Jan 16 at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs Henry Vande Voorts 309 West Fifth Street. Dean Emeritus Henry W Pietenpol will advise Central College graduates seeking further study as announced by President Arend D Lubbers. Mr and Mrs C Baner of Bagley honored on their 60th wedding anniversary after most of their married life in North Guthrie County.
Mr and Mrs Andy Hoeksema and Jack hosted a family dinner at their home on Sunday to honor Mr and Mrs Charles Hoeksema marking their golden wedding anniversary today January 11 Attendees included Jim Rus Robert Hoeksema Charles and their spouses from Pella Joe Hoeksema Des Moines and Margaret Hoeksema Iowa City unable to attend Lynne Hoeksema Pella was not present
Elaine Van Dusseldorp was honored at a December 14 bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Albert Vande Kieft at her home. Co-hostess was Miss Carolyn Van Sant. Attendees included Mrs. Hilda Van Dusseldorp, Mrs. Albert Van Zee, Mrs. Dick Bruxvoort, Mrs. Willard Steenhoek, Mrs. Larry Laurens, Mrs. John Breed, Mrs. Arthur Vande Kieft, Mrs. Leland Zachery, Mrs. Douwe Van Sant, Mrs. Leo Van Dusseldorp, Janice Van Dusseldorp, Charlotte Van Dusseldorp, plus the hostesses and honoree. A blue and white color scheme appeared in the refreshments.
Recreation notes explain weekend programs for fifth through seventh and eighth grades with start times of 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. No registration fee for the program. Ice on Sunken Gardens and Swimming Pool Park ponds will be removed only once thick enough for power equipment. Residents are asked to shovel and clear snow to assist skating areas. Flooding will occur only after sufficient snow removal.
Central College will stage Shakespeare productions every season instead of bi annuals announced by Maurice Birdsall director of drama The upcoming show As You Like It will be at the Central College Auditorium January 18 and 19 at 8 15 p m Four Central students from Pella area will have major roles Jerry Hoggenak er stars as Touchstone with Sharon Breen making her acting debut as Rosalind Don Dahm plays Duke Frederick and Mary Dieleman plays Audrey the simple country girl who pursues Touchstone all season follows last year’s production The Taming of the Shrew and aims to give students more opportunity to see and act in Shakespearean plays
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