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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1957

Page

11

Denver Couple Unite In Marriage At Sec ond Christian Reformed Church

Miss Marjorie Davids daughter of Mr and Mrs John Davids of Denver Colo marries Raymond Van Gilst son of Mr and Mrs John Van Gilst of Newton Iowa in a December 1956 ceremony at the Second Christian Reformed Church Denver Rev H Erffmeyer officiated The bride wore white with pearl trim and a fingertip veil The groom wore a white jacket ensemble Miss Marlene Van Gilst was maid of honor Tom Van Gilst brother of the groom served as usher A reception followed and the couple planned a California honeymoon before settling on a Newton area farm

Marjorie Davids John Davids Denver Cole Raymond Fan Gilst John van Gilst Newton Iowa Christian Reformed Church Spel Chapel Colo H. Erffmeyer Mary Gaunt Mary Marlene van Gilst Norman Davids Usher Wilma June Vanden Hoek Martin Vanden Hoek Kellogg Germ Roxie Ver Woert Jacob Ver Woert Pella Sully Charles Stopples Leona Brandhof Andrew Ver Woert Sartore Vanden ‘Hook Rex Ver Woert Lawrence Maasdam Art Slings Vanden Hoek Ver Woert L. W. Masadam

Hart couple observes 40th wedding anniversary in Pella

Mr and Mrs Ralph Hart of Pella celebrated their 40th anniversary with about 25 friends and neighbors gathering Thursday evening. A gift was given and refreshments in red and white were served by daughter Ruth Perkey. Attending were G Ireland Mathes, Lester Claussen, Robert Van Ryswyk and Paul, Herman Swank, Ben Groenendyk, Rean Verwers of Oskaloosa, Wyatt M Welch of Knoxville, C L Perkey, Charlotte Nell and Arlyn Wayne, and the honorees. Douglas Scott Van Zee also hosted a fourth birthday party at the home renue with games and refreshments for Bobby Spencer and others.

Ralph Hart Pella Hart Ruth Perkey G. Ireland Mathes Lester Claussen Robert van Ryswyk Paul Herman Swank Ben Groenendyk Rean Verwers Oskaloosa Wyatt M. Welch Knoxville C. L. Perkey Charlotte Nell Arlyn Wayne Douglas Scott van Zee Renue Ninge Bobby Spencer Randy Weellen Stevis Greving Randy Rouw Marla Bradley Warner Wayne Eugene Mathes Larry Linda Lana Terlouw Joyce van Zee Douglas van Ze

Engagement of Norma Hagan Announced

Mr and Mrs Norris Hagan of 910 Main Street Pella announce the engagement of their daughter Norma to Robert L Vande Kamp of Main Iowa. Miss Hagan a graduate is employed in the Pella Produce office. Mr Vande Kamp a 1953 graduate of Pella Christian High School is employed with Vermeer Manufacturing Co. No date for the wedding is set.

Norris Hagan Main Street Pella Norma Robert L. Vande Kamp Main Towa Ana Miss Hagan Pella Public High School Pella Produce Mr. Vande Kamp Pella Christian High School Vermeer Manufacturing Co

Newton couple wed in candlelit ceremony at home

Miss Gerdena De Hoedt, from Sully High School and Capitol City Commercial College, married Mr. Ver Woert of Newton. The ceremony featured a four-tier cake, guests assisted by Maasdam and others, and a secret wedding trip. They reside at 388 16th Street North Newton, in a home they purchased.

Wayne Jer Maasdam Marjorie Measet Jan Airs Wayne Meager Tone de Kock Lester Beyer Ed Brandof Case Vonk Gerdena de Hoedt Paul de Vries Jerry Rozenberg Sully High School Capitol City Commercial College Des Moines Campbell

Pyle Slycord Lorraine Engagement Reported in Knoxville

Mrs Kenneth Pyle of Knoxville and James Slycord of Pella announce the engagement of their daughter Nancy Lorraine to Dwane Rankin son of Mrs Maude Rankin of Knoxville No date set for the wedding Lorraine works at the Ben Franklin Store in Knoxville Rankin formerly at Gambles in Knoxville now with Western Electric in Independence Also note Pella Teacher's Club meeting January 26 at the high school with brief reports on finances and salary discussions and plans for a March social event

Nancy Slycord Dwane Rankin Mra Kenneth Pyle Knoxville James Slycord Pella Nancy Lorraine Slycord Bwane (Chick) Rankin Maude Rankin Lorraine Ben Franklin Dwane Gambles Western Electric Independence Keith Emmert Club Jane Gosselink TEPS Rel Sayler Trea Madenancal Mayer Dockendorf Grace Laut

American Legion Auxiliary January meeting notes Lincoln Grade Six chair

The January American Legion Auxiliary meeting at the Legion Hall was led by Gladys Rinehart with Enbach of Lincoln Grade Six as Chairman. Members Delores Lundy Luella Beving Francis Papich and Jane Gosselink reported committee updates and coffee activities. A $50 gift was given toward an artificial limb and a silent auction was planned after the February meeting to benefit the polio fund. Door prize won by Gladys inhart. hostesses Nellie Julia Van Arkel Hattie Van Wyk and Hattie Gezel.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Gladys Rinehart Gladys Pella National Bank Beryl Vanden Berg Dora Carson Farmers Union Co-op Gladysinehart Nellie Julia van Arkel Hattie van Wyk Hattie Gezel

Missionary League and Mizpah Guild Meet January 29

Second Reformed Church Mizpah Guild will gather January 29 with Maryanna Hamer in charge of devotions. Hostesses include Miss Alice Lammers Mrs Jean Kuyper Mrs Roy Stults and Mrs C B Caldwell. County Line 4-H Club met December 17 1956 at the home of Norman Leaham and Audry Van Essen. The meeting opened with What I Want for Christmas. New business approved giving Johnny Vroom a gift for showing slides to the group.

Second Reformed Church Miz- Social Aciss Maryanna Hamer Alice Lammers Jean Kuyper Roy Stults C. B. Caldwell County Line 4-H Club Norman, Leaham Audry van Essen Johnny Vroom

Meaning of Christmas discussion at club meeting

Janice Van der Wal led a discussion on the meaning of Christmas for the club. Members filled out enrollment sheets and received their record books in serts. The meeting adjourned after a delicious lunch served by Leamann and her mother.

Janice Vander Wal Leamann

Sixtieth Anniversary of Doyle and Mrs McGregor

Mr. and Mrs. Doyle McGregor marked their 60th wedding anniversary in Grand Junction. They have spent their entire married life in Boone and Greene counties, reflecting a long residence in the area.

Grand Junction Doyle McGregor Boone and Greene Counties

Ashman Honored by Bell Telephone for 80 Years Service

Elkader resident C. F. Ashman received a North Western Bell Telephone Company 80 year service pin. He joined the telephone line during a jewelry business slack season and continued in telephony.

C. F. Ashman Elkader Northwestern Bell Telephone Company

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Society News Denver, Colorado Davids—Van Gilst Mrs. Davids Ra. van Gilst Calif Van Colorado Earecond van Gilet F Newton King of Ralph Harts Norma Hagan Vanden Hoek—Ver ‘Woert Marlene Dykstra Jennie Dyk Ing Jennie Dykstra Larentha Ralph Dykstra Gertrude Dykstra Ed Dykstra Roger Peggy Nora Arvin G. Klein Laura Gay Valerie and Galen Lawrence Dykstra Melvin Dykstra Nancy Johnny and Randy Abram Dykstra Evelyn and Marlene Gilbert van Wyk Mary Kempkes Tunis Kempkes Wilma Dieleman Melvin Hartgers Henrietta Vanden Oever Sara Anne Gosselink Wilma Keuning Helen Rankin Sara Mae van Maaren Thomas de Vries Howard Vander Zyl Raymond de Wit Clarence Rozendaal Clifford Vos Lake Prairie Township Club Penning Larry Hackett Gerald de Penning Herb Roorda Jaren de Penning Mary the Vos Shopping Jond Studio Nellie Wichhart William van Hal Marion van David van Hal Wichhart Teachers Club County Line Club March of Dimes RCA Urremnancual
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