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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1963
Page
9
The article covers multiple weddings and bridal showers for Marsha Wanders and Miss Ellen Rempe. It notes ceremonies at First Reformed Church in Pella and Cedar Christian Reformed church, with detailed gowns, attendants, and reception details. Attendees include the Mentinks, Van Roekels, Veldhuizens, and Hamiltons, among others, with post ceremonies in church basements and receptions at local venues.
Cedar township Farm Bureau women and two children toured Ames and Madrid visiting Iowa State University and Ledges State Park by chartered bus. The June windstorm damaged trees and power lines for three days. Shingles blown off barns and corncribs. Membership transfer of Evelyn Tos to California church. Local clergy Rev Arlen Menninga led services. Local socials note gatherings and visits among residents including Van Wyk, Newenhouse, and Lafalot club hosts Letta Votaw.
Marsha Wanders daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Wanders of Pella and Charles Veldhuizen son of Mr and Mrs Frank Veldhuizen of Cedar exchanged marriage vows Tuesday evening June 4 at the First Christian Reformed church in Pella in a double ring ceremony before 130 guests. Reverend John De Kruytér officiated with soloist Clarence De Boef singing Because and The Lord’s Prayer accompanied by Phyllis Vermeer. The altar featured baskets of white gladiolus and large pink daisies with candelabra. The bride wore a Chantilly lace and tulle gown with a pointed fitted bodice and scalloped neckline embroidered with iridescent sequins and seed pearls. Her veil was silk illusion with a cluster of stephanotis and she carried a cascade of white roses and stephanotis. The maid of honor Rosalie Veldhuizen wore an aqua ballerina dress in silk organza over taffeta.
Karen Vos and Karen Gaass of the Ma-Ca-Le-La Camp Fire Group earned the Firemakers Bank honor during Camp Hantesa. The ceremony took place Saturday evening on their final camp day.
About 350 students from 35 foreign nations are enrolled at The State University of Iowa in Iowa City. The university runs an International Center to provide social and recreational programs to help students adapt to American culture and connect with peers from their home countries.
In the year ending June 30, 1962 The State University of Iowa in Iowa City received 11372774 in gifts and grants from government and private sources. Funds supported research scholarships building matching funds and teaching program support.
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