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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1958
Page
1
Society notes describe a campus wedding with the groom and bride from Pella and nearby, describing attire, a punch reception, and guests from Caimi College. The groom is set to pursue a career at a local firm while the bride graduates, with festivities at a grand venue.
The article details a wedding at an unnamed location with bride and groom, guests including Mr. and Mrs. William Bos Beu Ver Aree Bu Tee Ur, and a wedding party featuring attendants in white jackets. It notes a white Bible centerpiece, clergy, music selections by James Arnold and others, a river motif, and a reception with decor including flowers and lace. The piece preserves formal tone and local names while describing the ceremony and afterglow.
Mr and Mrs Martin P Stursma of Westin hosted a wedding event with many Pella area guests including Mr and Mrs Earl Fopma, Miss Bath Bogaards and Mr Joe De Bovi. The bride wore a white lace veil and carried pink roses, while the groom’s party included Best Man Heery L Sturmma. A reception followed with solos, a luncheon, and lawn chairs gifted to the couple. Various local relatives and friends attended from Oskaloosa Newton Lincoln Nebraska and beyond.
Dona Mae Zimmer and Leo Fynaardt wed in a June 10 ceremony at Peoria Christian Reformed Church. Rev. Arend Werskamp officiated as pink and white decor graced the altar. The bride wore chantilly lace and long gloves. Leland Fynaardt and Melvin Fynaardt served as ushers, with a reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Varn Wye. The couple’s backgrounds include Manhattan Christian Grade School and Dordt College.
Mr and Mrs Leo Fynaardt wed with a ceremony at Christian Grade School and New Sharon High School attendees from Mississippi and North Dakota among out of state guests. The couple honeymooned in Yellowstone and plan to farm near Taintor. A demographic note cites a life expectancy rising from 61 to about 74 for newborn girls today.
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