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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1953

Page

2

Flint Ridge Community Club Meeting and Engagement Notice

The Flint Ridge Community Club met January eight with light refreshments served by Mrs. and Mr. Herman Nollen and Mr. and Mrs. Gradua Kuiper. Ray J. De Haan of Pella announces the engagement of Lorraine to Lt Stanley E Porter of Long Beach California announced at an afternoon tea. The couple’s plans include a June wedding. Also noted is a January twelfth twentieth wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Lambert Olsthoorn of Taintor with a surprise gathering, gifts, games, and well wishes for many more happy years.

Bint Ridge Ray J. de Haan Pella Iowa Lorraine Stanley E Porter Charles A. Porter Long Beach California Darlene van Zemeren Beth Gosselink Miss de Haan Ottawa University Ottawa Kansas Central College Alpha Psi Omega Porter Pomona College Claremont Air Force Houston Texas Lambert Olsthoorn John Olsthoorn Ann Anne Olsthoorn Tunis Hartgers Bernie Vos John Swank Norman Henry Olsthoorn Marion Olsthoorn Dwight Moores Cecelia Lucille Taintor Lar. Olsthoorn Sue Thow James Ver Stee Dwight Henry G. van Wyk Bert van Wyk Roger

Shower honors Charlotte Van Maanen before wedding

In Oskaloosa Mrs Letts Votaw and Mrs John Veenstra hosted a shower for Charlotte Van Maanen who will wed Bill Drost of New Sharon. Guests enjoyed a green and yellow theme with songs and readings by local relatives. many gifts were received.

Letts Votaw John Veenstra Votaw Oskaloosa Charlotte van Maanen Bill Drost New Sharon Will Kempe Wayne Pitman Barnes City Kenneth van Maane Charles van Maanen Jennie Vroom Blom Grnotveld Pitman Will Rempe Max Rempe Ralph Kruseman Leroy Veldhuizen Connie Roorda Dale Roorda John Beulah Klein Janella van Maanen Jefferson City

John Liter of Peila Duane Marines for 14 months

John Liter of Peila Duane is the son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Allen. Marines for the next 14 months.

John Liter Peila Duane Cecil Allen Marines

Van Zeees Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary

On Monday afternoon January 19 A. Van Zee marked his 25th wedding anniversary with family and friends. The gathering included a short musical program, gift unwrapping, and a photo session. Attendees listed include Arie Beyer, Herman Tuinstra, Billouw, Gerrit Beyer and family, Tone Van Zee, Albert Van Zee, Henry Van Zee, Jennie Monsma, Jess De Raad, Jake Mol, Leroy Van Zee, and others. those absent were Nick Schuring and Leroy Van Zee of Kadena Air Base Okinawa, and grandson Douglas Scott Van Zee.

Ce A. van Zee Mra Arie "Beyer Herman Tuinstra Billouw Gerrit Beyer Denny Henry Beyer Arthur de Raad Lorraine Bob Beyer Vicky Vance Tone van Zee Bert van Zee Albert van Zee Henry van Zee Jennie Monsma Jess de Raad Jake Mol Leroy van Zee Helen Joyce van Zee Nick Schuring Kadena Air Face Base Okinawa Douglas Scott van Zee

Danger of creosote from burning green wood

A Iowa State College extension engineer warns that burning wood with high moisture leaves creosote in chimneys. Green firewood can be 40 percent moisture, dry wood 15 to 20 percent. Creosote forms easier in tall outside flues and when draft is strong, and cleanup is hazardous. Use dry firewood and remove creosote carefully.

Carroll Worlan Iowa State College Extension ‘Agricultural

Gi team adds ctory to its winning list at Rol game

The final score was 27 to 23 as Gi defeated Vernon Novelty Co from Newton at the High gym. The game started at time and next week on January 28 the girls face Van Zee Motors of Oskaloosa at Christian High gym in Pella at 7 30 PM.

Ctory Jian Vernon Novelty Co Newton van Zee Motors Oskaloosa Christian High Gym Pella Jennie Monsma Mare Kerr Jack Veteran’s Hos

Unclear meeting in Rhoxville involving John Sthaker group

The note lists attendees in Rhoxville including John Sthaker and Mrs Peila with Arthur Snelter and Ted Allen. Jerry Stravers was absent due to illness. Other staff like Bob Dahlin Carol Jeffers and Sie nabel Ver Meer will travel to Ter iematis after starting wood shop work last week. The Casement Window Department plans a February 16 roller skating party at Skateway Oskaloosa inviting all employees. Pemimist: Man who financed an optimist.

Meggelinh Tm Iit John Sthaker Rhoxville Mrs. of Peila Arthur Snelter Otley Ted Allen Oskaloosa Jerry Stravers Bob Dahlin Carol Jeffers Sienabel

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