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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1949
Page
8
The Amvet Auxiliary will meet Monday evening January seventeenth at 8:00 at the home of Mrs. W A Roorda. Reports of Yuletide activities will be given and the film Untamed the bloods will be shown.
Nadine Younkin daughter of Hallie Younkin married Rays Andersen in a double ceremony held Thursday near Sully. Andersen, a Navy veteran and California aircraft designer, plans honeymoon at the Hoya Hotel then Hollywood. Bride wore a floor length white gown with pearl veil. bouquet of white calla lilies. Gifts included jewelry, linens, home items, and a Westinghouse dryer.
A brief paper note records a January voice recital at Jordan Hall featuring Harold Doorenbos, pupil of Mary Taylor Ligsrett and Phyllis Te Selle, with program details to appear next week'sChronicle. Christian Union Ladies met at Hetty Dal’s home, with prayer, readings, and a officers election listing Gazenial Menten as President, Nelle Schaal as Vice President, Vink Van Yeon as secretary, and Iva Meidema as treasurer. The meeting closed with hymn singing and social time.
Mr and Mrs Jacob De Ronde celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary Tuesday evening inviting about thirty five friends and relatives to their home at 709 University. The event featured a warm, enjoyable gathering with neighbors and family in attendance.
Officers of the Bai Sta were installed January 4 in the chapter room led by Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. C. B. S. of Iowa. New officers include Worthy Matron Mrs. Edward Van Zante and Worthy Patron Mr. John Tilma, with appointive roles for Cora Ver Dught and others. A candlelight service preceded the ceremony and a luncheon followed for about seventy guests.
The marriage of Miss Wilnit Slot of Pella and Dwayne Rohweder of Adel took place December 5 at Dex Maines Lutheran Church. Rev G N Lobensrd officiated as friends witnessed a formal ceremony with floral alter decor. The bride wore slipper satin with pearl jewelry and carried white roses. Attendants included Lorraine Harmon as maid of honor, Dean Rohweder as best man, and ushers Robert Phillips and Oren Halstead. A reception followed. the couple left for a wedding trip. Mrs Rohweder is a nurse. Mr Rohweder is Youth Assistant for Dallas County.
Miss Carol Groendyk daughter of Mr and Mrs Connie Groendyk of Cedar married Martin Zylstra son of Mr and Mrs R Zylstra of Sully at 5 pm Tuesday Dec 28 1948 in Cedar. Rev HL Petroche officiated. The bride wore white satin with a long train and fingertip veil carrying a white Bible with carnations. Attendants included Ivan Zylstra and Maryline Groenendyk. Reception for 75 followed at the bride home. The bride taught in Baxter Street Christian School Grand Rapids and is a Calvin College student. The groom is related to the Groenendyk and Zylstra families of Grand Rapids and Sully.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall on Tuesday evening June 4. The Child Welfare Chairman allocated 26 for clothes for veterans families while Rehabilitation reported 107 popcorn bulls cookies and candy sent to Knoxville ward. Red Grass Chairman noted 30 garments to place and invited sewing by members through Millie Schakel Red 327. The March of Dimes Benefit Dance was announced for Saturday June 20 inviting all to attend. The Mid Winter Conference is set for February 27 and 28 with a lunch for about 500 planned for the Farmers Cooperative Store. Members urged to sew carpet rags at home or watch papers for sewing announcements at Legion Wall where refreshments will be served. Florence Suck won the door prize. hostesses Bergle Vanden Berg Sophia Ver Steeg and Florence Suck organized a pleasant evening with a program and a nice crowd despite weather.
Mrs Vernon Van Gorp hosted the Bethany Willing Workers meeting on Thursday afternoon. Members led hymns and prayers, shared New Year resolutions, and discussed mission reports and lesson XIEL from Genesis. A social lunch followed with plans for February hosts and study topics.
Young people will make their home at 618 Tuller Ave. 8. E., Grand Rapids.
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