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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1946

Page

7

Neal-Vande Noord wedding story from Knoxville Journal

Mrs W B Neal of Kenesaw Avenue announces the marriage of her daughter Margaret Ann to George Vande Noord son of the late Mr and Mrs John Vande Noord of Pella Iowa. The ceremony occurred December 1 at Peachtree Road Methodist Church Atlanta with Dr Nat Long officiating. Bride wore brown and dusty rose suit with brown accessories and rose orchid corsage. Maid of honor Peggy Tyus of Atlanta Delta Delta Delta sister of the bride. Best man Franklin Davis W Knoxville. After a trip to New Orleans the couple will live in Atlanta. Vande Noord a graduate of Iowa State College is a member of Delta Sigma Phi.

George Vande Noord John Vande Noord Pella Iowa Peachtree Road Methodist Church Atlanta Nat Long Peggy Tyus Avlanta Delta Delta Delta Sorority Vande Noord Brenau College Franklin Davis Knoxville New Orleans Georgia Iowa State College Delta Si Phi Fraternity

Bridal Shower at Van Brogen Home Honors Nellie Schuring

A bridal shower for Miss Nellie Schuring was held Monday evening January 28 at Miss Helen Van Brogen’s home. Guests included Miss Nellie Schuring, Miss Violet Schakel, Miss Albertha Olvier, Mrs. Wayne Gasper, Mrs. Ralph Van Brogen and others. gifts were given and a grand time reported. The article also covers a Sandridge school Parent-Teachers meeting January 24 with songs, a spelling winner Donald Van Hemert, and plans to beautify the grounds plus a talk by a State Highway Patrol member. Donations from local businesses supported Christmas clothing for 27 children and a Davenport orphanage project. Next society meeting set for February at Zelda Bootsma’s home.

Rosemary Barnes Joy Denburger Jane Schakel Helen van Brogen Nellie Schuring Helen van Broken Ernest Klootwy Joyce Buwalda Berkstra Violet Schakel Albertha Olvier Wayne Gasper Ralph van Brogen R. F. Blecha Evelyn Prange Bertha Vander Wal du Pree Madeline van Haaften Betty Dingeman Nellie Sandridge Peter J. Zwank Donald van Hemert State Highway Patrol A. J. Terlouw Wn Hou Tussvling Pella National Bank Davenport Chapte

Sedalia Bride Marries Marvin Kelderman in Des Moines Church

Miss Doris Jerrill daughter of Ernest Jerrill of Sedalia Missouri and Marvin Kelderman son of Peter Kelderman of Pella wed December 14 at 7 in the Church of the Open Bible. Rev G M Vriezelaar officiated a double ring ceremony with relatives present. The couple’s reception followed in the church basement as guests offered gifts.

Doris Jerrill Sedalia Missouri Marvin Kelderman Peter Kelderman Ella Gerald Vriezelaar Des Moines Ernest Jerrill Pella Church of the Open Bible G. M. Vriezelaar William Kelderman Christopolus

Federated Club Portrays Pella Pioneers in Jan Program

The Women's Federated Club commemorated Iowa statehood with a Jan 22 program led by Mrs. Martha Lautenbach. Seven costumed Indies portrayed early Pella figures, reading excerpts from settlers records. The club meets Feb 5 at Jordan Hall with Mrs. J W Pietenpol reviewing A Latin American Speaks by Quintanilla. Mrs. A Haverkamp chairs.

Iowa Federated Club Martha Lautenbach Jordan Hall J. W. Pietenpal Quintanilla A. Haverkamp

Married in College Chapel With Pink Rosebuds Forming Her Cor sage

The bride from Ohio spent winter with family in the South. Mr Van Vark, a former Army Air Forces pilot, served in B-17 training and duties before discharge. They plan to reside in Pella, Iowa. Entertainment notes, birthday commemorations, and family news follow.

Ohio South van Vark Army Air Forces San Marcos Texas Hendricks Field Sebring Florida Pella Towa

Golden Rule Class Meeting At Mrs Wisse Home

Mrs John Wisse will entertain the members of the class at her home Friday afternoon. She will be listed by Mrs C Allen and Mrs M Vander Heiden.

Eldeen Club H. J. Vanden Berg Minnie John Wisse C. Allen M. Vander Heiden Reading Circle Theeholte House Washington Hestennes Mra G. G Gaass van Houweling Act Nices L. Bousgee

Fortnightly Club Entertains Husbands at Jordan Hall

Members of the Fortnightly Club entertained their husbands at a dinner at Jordan Hall on Thursday evening January 24. Hostesses were Mrs. Joe Shultz Mrs. D C Van Zante and Mrs. M Goodwin. Games followed in the student recreation rooms in Jordan Hall.

Jordan Hall Joe Shultz D. C. van Zante M. Goodwin Jordan Tall

Farewell party for Gerrit and Jans Davelaar in Pella

Neighbors hosted a Jan 26 farewell for Mr and Mrs Gerrit Davelaar who plan to move to Pella. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Paul Renaud and families, Gradus Klein and families, George Den Besten and families, Frank Van Zante, George Ryke, Anne Diekema, Peter Poland and families, plus others. A lunch was served and young people played games.

Gerrit” Davelaar Pella Paul Renaud Gradus Klein George den Besten Frank van Zante George Ryke Anne Diekema Peter Poland Carl Lester Gertrude Plate Lawrence Norma Lucille Dykstra

Sewing class wraps up with zipper placket and pockets

The final sewing lesson at Monday’s meeting featured Miss Anderson demonstrating a smooth zipper placket and set in flap pockets for tailored garments. Four high school girls prepared the refreshments. On February 4 home makers will learn furniture buying, rug tips, and color usage. attendees should bring a favorite recipe and a budget saving recipe.

Marcia Klein Sally Vriezelear Norma van Dyke Bonnie van Oostrum Anderson

Birthday honors for Mrs Zwank at 608 East Side St

The family and friends gathered to celebrate Mrs Jacob H Zwank turning 72 on January 26 at her home. A lunch was served by daughters and granddaughters, with many relatives from nearby towns attending or unable to attend due to distance or duties.

P. den Adel J. F. Hiemstra America Eileen Vriezelaar Jacob H. Zwank East Side St Lynn Perkey Wm. Hart Billy Pella Glen Ruby Marlyne Wayne Knoxville Bennie Zwank Fay Sully Jacob A. Zwank Camp Roberts Calif Glen Dunwoody John D. Geurts Melvin Vos Jerry Vande Berg Alan

Miss Emma Veenschoten Weds Lawrence Fox In Elizabethtown

Miss Emma Veenschoten daughter of Mrs Nora Veenschoten married Lawrence Fox son of Mr and Mrs Woodie Fox of Louisville Kentucky on January 11 1946 in Elizabethtown Kentucky with Rev James Ramsey officiating The bride wore a light blue dress with black accessories and a gold necklace The groom recently discharged after three years in the U S Army They are visiting Mrs Foxs mother.

Emma Veenschoten Nora Veenschoten Lawrence Fox Woodie Fox Louisville Kentucky Elizabethtown James Ramsey U.S. Army

Stevenson Van Vark Wedding in West Palm Beach

Mrs Azalia Stevenson of Lake Worth Florida announces the marriage of her daughter Betty Jayne to Mr Robert G Van Vark son of Mr and Mrs C W Van Vark 1003 N Broadway Pella Town Reverend Clare Cotton officiated at the double ring ceremony in the First Methodist Church West Palm Beach Florida on Monday January 21 194 Mrs Lucille Robson sister of the bride was matron of honor and F O Edward A Moorefield was best man The bride wore a gold wool dress with black accessories an orchid corsage and the bride's sister wore a chartreuse dress with placeholder text continuing the read remains unclear

Georgia Bernice Schuring Neal Schuring Pella LeRoy E. Steenhoek Hugo Steenhoek Lawrence J. Borst Third Reformed Church of Gladys Schuring Alfred Steenhoek Leola Niemants Viola Niemants Nellie Schuring LeRoy U. S. Army Betty Elayne Fuller Ottumwa Iowa Gilbert Kamerick First Christian Reformed Church S. Vroon Jean Dingeman Arnold Kamerick Azalia Stevenson Lake Worth Florida Betty Jayne Robert G. van Vark C. W. van Vark N. Broadway Town Clare Cotton Offec Immediately and Friends First Methodist Church West Palm Beach Fla Lucille Robson Edward A. Moorefield

Scientists See Mercury to Gold for Monetary Change

American scientists and engineers predict that eventual control of atomic energy release will allow cheap conversion of mercury into gold, likely erasing gold's value as a monetary unit.

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