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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1977
Page
2
The article reviews an etiquette book by Lillian Eichler, contrasting the modern Twenties girl with the late Victorian lady. It frames the 1920 ideal as poised, simple, dignified, and capable of influencing society, with mothers guiding daughters and dancing school training boys to behave with ease in social settings.
A dated meals schedule lists daily offerings from Monday January 31 through Friday February 4. Items include Swiss steak with tomato sauce and plums, Pella bologna with sauerkraut and fruit pie, Roast pork with greens, Meat loaf with corn and cherry crisp, and Fish amandine with beets and apricot halves.
Mr and Mrs Allan Vander Hart welcome Courtney Nicole four months old with grandparents Vernon Van Gorp and Jake Vander Hart both of Pella. John Kingma and wife Melissa Marie born Jan 17 at Pella community hospital with wide family ties in Pella. Dennis Lee Veenstra born Jan 17 at PCH to Bernie and Nella Veenstra of New Sharon with Veenstra and De Jong family relatives in Tainter Pella and nearby areas. Beaujames Michael Hudson born Jan 19 at PCH to James and Christine Hudson of Pella with Hudson Stanton Wehr family links in Pella Davenport and Newton. Debbie Sue Karlzen born Jan 17 at PCH to Larry and wife of Monroe with Alley Yowell Oskaloosa grandparents. Douglas William Dennison born Jan 18 at PCH to Dan and Jana Dennison of Knoxville with Philben Den nison families. Rhoni Jo Harrington born with Knoxville ties and families of Harvey and Knoxville.
Rev. and Mrs. Aaron Koskamp of Coggan Iowa announce the engagement of their daughter Janna to Jeff Kisner son of Mrs. T R Kisner of Hopkins Michigan and the late Mr Kisner. Both are seniors at Central College and plan a May 20 wedding.
Mr and Mrs Harold Bauma of Chateau Mon Kansas hosted by Adrian Schagens. Jeff Mathes, stationed at Norfolk Navy, spent a month with parents and sister. Bethany Willing Workers Guild met at Pella Manor with 14 members, led by Mrs John Van Gorp. Bible study on The Unprofitable Servant and a devotional tied to the new year.
Jan 30 at 7 p.m. central college singers perform at 1st Reformed church. Jan 31 7 p.m. high school 8th grade orientation and 8 p.m. curriculum explanation at the high school cafeteria. Feb 1 WCTU meets 2 p.m. with Mrs. Cora Rozendaal at Pella Manor. Feb 3 Jaycee meeting upstairs Legion hall 7:30 p.m. Feb 7 5th grade orientation 7:30 p.m. at Middle School.
The final list of names joining the 1977 Pella community hospital membership has been released. Joining couples include Mr. and Mrs. Alvin De Wild, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy A. Van Zee, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Oakason, Rev. and Mrs. Robert J. Holwerda, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Vermeer, and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar J. Gritters.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Van Kooten of Sully announce the birth of a daughter Janae Erin on January 8 at Skiff Memorial Hospital in Newton. The baby weighs 6 pounds 13 ounces. Grandparents are Mrs. Artie Van Wyk and Mrs. Jennie Van Kooten of Sully, with great grandmothers Mrs. Guy Van Wyk of Pella and Mrs. Walter Van Maanen of Sully.
Mr and Mrs Dick Van Ekeren of RR1 Otley will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a reception at the Gateway Recreation Center in Monroe on Sunday February 6 from 1 to 5 p m Their son and grandchildren will host the observance Friends and relatives are invited to attend and share in the celebration.
Mr and Mrs Herman Wyngarden of Oskaloosa announce the engagement of their daughter Denise to Glenn Van Wyk son of Mr and Mrs Cornelius Van Wyk of Pella Denise is a 1975 graduate employed as a clerk in Mahaska county auto department Glenn is a 1974 graduate of Pella community high school and a farmer The couple plan an April 15 wedding and have invited friends and relatives to share in the occasion
Janice Kaisand served as co hostess for a Homemakers meeting on January 10. Sixteen members and two guests attended. Marie Nollen reviewed Farm Bureau history and offerings. A tool for engraving farm equipment was discussed. A Project Hope item purchase committee was formed. April set for Farm Women's Day. Craft time and a hosted lunch followed.
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