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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1947

Page

7

Shower for Bride-to-Be Margaret De Cook Hall Event

A June 5 surprise shower honors Miss Margaret De Cook at her parents home with lunch hosted by Mrs. Maurice Verros and Mrs. Dick Rus. Guests include many De Cook relatives and friends, who bring gifts for the bride to be.

Margaret’ de Cook Gradus de Cook Maurice Verros Dick Rus Henry Donald Robert Lee John de Cook Arvin Dorothy John Mark Lane van Zante Harry Kuiper Harris Lee Aart de Cook Bert van Haaften Jeraldine Joan Herman Vander Streek Bernie Menninga Kenneth Arthur de Cook Tone de Cook Tunis van Zante Doro Thy Glenn Verros Margaret de Cook

Club Girls Enjoyed Nature Study At Lake Keomah

Members of the Black Oak and Scott Mead-Us 4-H club visited Lake Keomah State Park for a nature study titled Lure of Green Things Growing. Naturalist Wayne Partridge guided plant life exploration and snake talks, followed by a picnic supper at Sportsman’s Lodge with 24 attendees. The day closed with a serenade for former member Mr and Mrs Mark De Prenger.

Lake Keomah Black Oak Scott Meed Wayne Partridge Sportsman's Lodge Mark de Prenger

Wedding at First Reformed Church in Pella

Miss Julianne Van Houweling and Jacob N Vos wed at 7 30 p m Friday June 6 in a double ring ceremony at the First Reformed Church. Rev A Ha verkamp officiated with candlelight music by Mrs Raymond Doorenhos and nuptial songs by Mrs Merle Van Steenis. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace trim and seed pearl veil, carrying red roses. bridesmaid was Miss Mary Van Houweling and other attendants wore pink and white carnation corsages. The groom wore a blue suit and ushers were Dale Vos and Gerald van Wouweling. A reception followed in the church parlors with a three tier cake. The couple honeymooned in Colorado Springs and will live in Pell. Both graduates of Pella high school are employed locally.

Ver Ploeg Hedge Bernice Ver Ploeg Conner Ploeg Leighton Rex Hedge Harry Hedge Fremont E. Klaaren Pella J. A. Klaaren Chicago Ilinois Frances Verwers Estes Park Colorado Ray Hedge Kenneth de Bruin Vivian Voelker Norma Jean de Bruin Joyce Voelker Lucile de Bruin Faye Grandin Betty de Prenger Evelyn Prange Eleanor Vos Ruth Hagen Helen First Reformed Church Julianne van Houweling Jacob N. Vos Rev A. Haverkamp An Iion Var Houweling N. A. Os Raymond Doorenhos Merle van Steenis Mary van Houweling Marilyn van Houweling Carl Wayne van Houweling Dale Vos Gerald ‘An Wouweling Jean Horman Erma de Haan Evelyn de Cook Mia Esther Goodyke Eunice Pella High School Rolscreen Farmers Co-op Exchange Vande Voort Wilkins Perth Martha Jean Wilkins Ella Wilkins Morrison, Linois R.S. de Haan Pease Minnesota Dorothy Jurgens Ray Doorenbos Artis Main St

Citizenship Winners Entertained at West Park Picnic

Last Thursday June 28 the Representative Citizenship winners were entertained by the Business and Professional Women's Club at a West Park picnic. Winners were Darlene Van Wyk Ann Balstad Martha Van Bleren Dolores Burkhart Phyllis Renaud Dorothy Toom and Marilla Vander Meulen. A delicious picnic luncheon was served and Sterling silver gifts were given as souvenirs. The event celebrated promptness politeness honesty trustworthiness and sportsmanship.

West Market Business and Professional Women’s Club Darlene van Wyk Ann Balstad Martha van Bleren Dolores Burkhart Phyllis Renaud Dorothy Toom Marilla Vander Meulen West Parak

New Spring Flows In Rae Scott’s Garage Near Harlan

A spring of cold fresh water has started flowing on Rae Scott’s farm home near Harlan. Scott is unhappy, saying running water in the garage was not part of his plans for the building.

Rae Scott Harlan Scott Hi Garage

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