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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1956

Page

6

Engagement Announced For Janice Busby And Vernon Vander Leest

Montezuma society notes announce the engagement of Janice Busby to Vernon Vander Leest. Details mention family lines, a 25th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Van Houwelingen, and a Legion Auxiliary meeting with Christmas box acknowledgments and planned events for February 7.

Janice Vernon Vander Leest Neil Vander Leest Sul Miss Busby Haold Busby Washington Street Pella

L P T C 4 H Club Meet January 1956 Notes

The L P T C 4 H club met January 9 1956 at leader Gerrit Van Haalen's home with 14 members 13 visitors and 2 leaders present. Robert De Ruiter led the pledge minutes approved and enrollment cards passed. New members Donald Ver Meer and Harris Kuiper signed, and talks covered Our Appearance Feed Nutrients and slides.

L.P.T.C Harris Kuiper Dale John Reitveld Herb Roorda Jerry Bogaards Robert Dale Seeback van Haalen

Miss Alberta Beekhuizen Showered Before Her Wedding

Miss Alberta Beekhuizen of Leighton received a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening January 5 at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Van der Pol of Oskaloosa. Attending were numerous family and friends including the Boerelyns and Beekhuizen families. Refreshments were served.

Alberta Beekhuizen Gysbert Beekhuizen Leighton Harold Vander Pol Oskaloosa Alberta Peter Boerelyn Norris Case Boerelyn Shirley van Zee John Boerelyn Gilbert Beekhuizen Marvin J. de Bruin Alan John de Vries

Farewell for Den Hartogs and boot shower gathered

Neighbors hosted a sendoff for Mr and Mrs Gerrit Den Hartog at their Otley home on Friday January 6 as they prepare to move to Pella. Attendees included the Jelsmas Hulleman Keuning De Vries Van Hemert and many others. refreshments followed. A later shower honored Mr and Mrs Arnold Boot at Marion Boot residence with games lunch and gifts. attendees listed with several unable to attend.

Ger-rit den Hartog Otley Pella Delia Jelsma Rick Hulleman Joan Ronnie John Keuning Peter Grace Joan Ed de Vries Lowell Keith Byron Elmer van Hemert Edwin Dean Joe Willemsen Sandra Henry Jake Rozendaal Norman Bonnie Phyllis Marion van Wyk Melvin Mary Lou Francis Matt Olivier Larry Donald Alvin Simon van Dusseldorp Lorence Ellen den Hartog Arnold Boot Carol Hoogland Marion Boot John Boot Wm. Boot Arie W. Boot Randy A. Marion Boot Gerrit. van Hulzen Lawrence van Mersbergen Celia Mae Boot Dorothy Terpstra Arie J. Boot Cheryl James Boot Gary Roorda

Van Maanens Celebrate 26th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Jim Dingeman hosted Mrs Dingemans parent Reuben Van Maanen at a January 2 dinner at 1118 Marion St for the Van Maanen family marking their 26th anniversary. Guests included Blanche Vander Linden Fred Van Maanen Howard De Prenger Beth Ellen Brandt Van Maanen Vivian De Heus Elbert Van Maanen. Anniversary supper planned in Des Moines next month.

Jim Dingeman John de Ronde Albert Waardhuizen Glenn de Kock Dr. Cade Virgil Klein Mary Roush Bob Houser Jean Vert Heul Des Moines

Obituary for Mrs Maggie R Sabin at Newton

Mrs Maggie R Sabin formerly of Pella became critically ill Monday January 2 1956 and died Monday January 9 after being cared for by daughters in Newton She was 28 months 28 days old at death final rites were held at Toland Funeral Home Newton and burial at Newton Union Cemetery

Maggie R. Sabin J. Zwank Pella Newton G. W. Jackson Skiff Toland Newton Union Cemetery

Ray Van Gorp Transferred to Madison Veterans Hospital

Ray Van Gorp, after three months in Des Moines Veterans Hospital, is now in Madison Wisconsin Veterans Hospital for further medical care and treatment. Address: Ray Van Gorp Veterans Hospital Ward 6 A 2500 Overlook Terrace Madison Wisconsin.

Ray van Gorp Veterans’ Hospital Des Moines Madison Wis Overlook Terrace Wisconsin

Farm Life Sayings Capture Simple Ethics

A terse line from the Gadsden Alabama Times notes that the soft snap is one thing that doesn't grow on the farm illustrating rural humor or proverbs.

Gadsjedn Ala Times

Dan Dieleman Named Chairman of Marion County Supervisors

Dan D Dieleman has been pointed by members of the Marion County Board of Supervisors as their chairman for 1956. He succeeds Merle Maddy who served as chairman during 1955.

Dan D. Dieleman Marion County Hoses of Supervisors Merle Maddy

Termites Threaten Red Oak Fire Station Woodwork

Termites at Red Oak are eating into the fire station’s woodwork, reaching five or six feet up in the building’s wooden parts, leaving concerns about structural damage and the need for pest control.

Red Oak

Old Indian Barbecue Pits Unearthed Near Adel

Central Iowa Mineral Society researchers uncovered three ancient Indian barbecue pits by the Raccoon River near Adel. They estimate the pits date from 400 to 500 years ago based on surface examination and context.

Raccoon River Adel Central Iowa Mineral Society

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J. H Henry) van Houwelingen Darlene Alfce Donna de Jong Tracy Delores de Jong Loretta Johnny de Jong Jesus John A. de Jong Mary Lou Meulpolder Wilfred Rempe Walter Visscher van Houwelingens Ifts Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Gladys Rinehart Marie Veenstra Beyer Mary Hill Knoxville Marshalltown Gold Star Carmel Crisp Mae Brockway Douglas van Gorkom Judith Grandin Judy Ellyn Rempe Janice Busby Generes Iied Paltzer Tusseling Tele Ety del Monte Rand Craft Sast Alias Aber Pers Jonathan California Per Doz Duncan Hines Sawyer Briardale LaVell Brockway Evelyn Dykstra L. P. Twp den Hartogs Arnold van Maanens ART Club Vets' Hospital Madison, Wis DAN _DIELEMAN Ed Meinders General Insurance Washington Carl W. van Roekel Segoth Tech Sado Wyoming BOND Iowa
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