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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1961

Page

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Weds Pella Man in Grand Rapids Church Ceremony

Rev Harold Bossenbroek officiated the June 6 marriage of his son to Jo Ann Van Dellen at LeGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids Michigan. The bride wore silk chiffon and Chantilly lace with a pearl lace cap and bouquet of white roses. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Chester Van Dellen of Grand Rapids and Rev and Mrs Bossenbroek of Pella. After a reception the couple will reside at 1049 Baxter Street in Grand Rapids and plan a September move to Columbus Ohio for the bride to teach math and the groom to study chemistry at Ohio State University.

Harold Bossenbroek Byron Jo Ann van Dellen Dewey Chester van Dellen Grand Rapids Bossenbroek Pella Rapids Michigan Columbus Ohio Ohio State University

N J Church Names Joyce Van Roekel Christian Ed Director

Miss Joyce Van Roekel recent Central College graduate installed July 9 as Director of Christian Education at Allwood Community Church in Clifton New Jersey. She will work with youth groups and young adults and manage routine office duties. Joyce is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry A Van Roekel of Leighton.

Joyce van Roekel Central College Allwood Community Church Cliffton New Jersey Miss van Roekel Joyce Henry A. van Roekel Leighton

Williamsburg Ford Dealer Louis Yoder Ends 40-Year Era

Louis Yoder of Williamsburg closes a four decade tenure as the town’s Ford dealer. He has operated from the same location and building throughout the entire 40 year period.

Louis Yoder Williamsburg

Lorna Ver Ploeg Weds Willis De Geus in Pella Ceremony

Miss Lorna Ver Ploeg daughter of Mr and Mrs Gradus Ver Ploeg of Pel la marries Willis De Geus son of Mr and Mrs C W De Geus of Otley in a June 9 First Reformed Church double ring ceremony before about 200 guests. The bride wore silk organza and Chantilly lace with a satin train and veil. Guests included Gladys Ver Ploeg maid of honor and Joyce De Geus bridesmaid. After a reception in the church hall the couple plans a farm home near Otley after a Canada Niagara Falls honeymoon trip. The bride is a Pella High School graduate employed at Pella Cooperative Electric. the groom is a Pella High School alumnus and a farmer.

Lorna Ver Ploeg Gradus Ver ‘Ploeg Peace Street Pella Willis de Geus C. W. de Geus Otley Glen C. Peterman First Reformed Church Chantilly Gladys Ver Ploeg Joyce de Gens Norman Verros Simon Jr. Steenhoek Edgar Gritters Loren Roorda Clarence Wickhart Shel Sane Most Church Fellowship Hall Kenneth Ustermarkt Marcene van Wyk Marilyn van Wyk Joyce van Wyk Bonnie van Wyk Lavele Brockway Janice Ver Ploeg Norman Terlouw Dale Bogaards Clarence Wichhart Henry Ver Ploeg Canada Niagara Falls Pella High School

Kuyper Wing Attend Summer Music Camp in Des Moines

Two Pella youths Susan Kuyper and Mary Wing participated in Des Moines Drake University's eighth annual Summer Music Camp for junior and senior high students starting July 7. The camp offers two weeks of music instruction under college faculty guidance with Nathan Jones, associate professor of band instruments, managing the program.

Kuyper Wing Des Moines Iowa Pella Drake University Drake Nathan Jones Drake College of Fine Arts

Family of Peyton children and relatives listed by ages

The five Peyton children from Sac City total 419 years in age with Louie 76 Fred 82 Dolph 80 all from Sac City. Charlie 86 from Deadwood SD and Martha Roark 95 in Nebraska. Two sisters and one brother preceded them: Tilda 87 Henry ye id Sarah 55.

Pella HS Adds Year-Round Vocational Ag Instructor

James Lorigan, a twelve-month vocational agriculture instructor hired by the Pella Board of Education, outlined his program to Rotarians. He described summer activities such as FFA meetings and farm fair exhibits, and explained in-school subjects from soils to dairy management. Lorigan, a Missouri State University graduate, discussed visits to farms, project work, and state-level subject matter conferences.

James Lorigan Pella Board of Education FFA Inter Lorigan Faron’' Shop Pella Missouri State’ "University Columbia

Indian Pow Wow Set at Tama

Descendants of the Mesquakie nation hold their 46th annual Indian Pow Wow at the Mesquakie settlement near Tama from August 17 to 20. Events on August 17 feature free admission for children under 12, with dances in colorful costumes starting at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Tama Mesquakie Iowa River

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pella Man Bexter Street Grand Mrs Byron Bossenbroek N. J Reserve District No Pella National Bank United States Federal Reserve Bank I. C. L. Vander Ploeg C. L. Vander Ploeeg Corr J. Drake THE Federal Discount Corp North Market Street Oskaloosa, Towa Martin Naaktgeboren Mr. and Mrs. Willis de Geus Lorna’Ver Ploeg Sybenga Studio Susan Kuyper Independence Street Mary Wing W. Second Street Gudance H. S. Ag Earl Pohlmann Cook & Son Agency Earl Polfimarth Beyer Philcheck N.W Mamta Marion County State Bank R. J. Vermeer Robert C. Power Exec R.J. Vermeer Gary J. Vermeer K. H. Bean Harry G. Vermeer State of Iowa Marion Beulah Vander Streek
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