Two Iowa couples wed in Pella ceremony at First Christian Reformed
Miss Marilyn Jean De Hamer and Gerald J. De Jong married June 29 at the First Christian Reformed Church of Pella. Dr P Y De Jong officiated before 175 guests. The bride wore Chantilly lace and tulle with a pearl crown veil, carried white carnations and Stephanotis, and wore a pearls necklace. Maids and guests wore lavender and white. reception followed in the church basement with a four tier cake and a two course lunch. The couple plans Colorado for their wedding trip. bride is a graduate and secretary, groom served in the Navy.
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Marilyn Jean de Hamer
Peter de Hamer
Eddyville
Iowa
Gerald J. de ‘Jong
Gerrit D. de Jong
Pella
P. Y. de Jong
Esther de Jong
Mes Brass
Connie Lou Nieuwsma
Marvin Smith
Rita Ver Meer
John de Jong
Ted Overbergen
John de Hamer
Frank de Jong
Dorotha Nieuwsma
Janice Wielard
Sheryl van Steenis
Marvin Wielard
Norma van Veldhuizen
Merle Vander Schaaf
Donna Vander Kamp
Nancine van Arkel
Joanne van Whye
John van Whye
Gerald J. de Jon
Fels
Christ Reformed Church
Postma Family Matriarch Remembered In Monroe Area
Poatma daughter of Charles and Pita Weidman died after a short illness at age 85 years 11 months 1 day. She lived nine years with daughter Carrie Hodgson in Newton. remaining son Richard inhabits the family farm. She married William Postma January 7 1892 and had nine children Charles Deep River Clayton Moline Richard Monroe Wilbur Oren Carrie Hodgson Bertha Woody Ceryle Main Surviving include nine children two sisters 23 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held July 17 at Tool Chapel Methodist Church with Rev Donal Wooge and were followed by burial in Monroe Cemetery. Funeral home arrangements by Pella Garden Chapel.
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Poatma
Charles
Pita Weidman
Monrge
Saly
William Postma
Deep River
Iowa
Clayton
Moline
Richard
Monroe
Wilbur
Oren
Carrie Hodgson
Bertha Woody
Ceryle Main
Melvin Mick
Reasnor
Rosa de Penning
Galesburg
Three Quarter Centus Club
Tool’s Chapel
Forrest D. Meserve Obituary in Pella
Forrest D Meserve died at his residence 505 Franklin St in Pella on Tuesday afternoon July 17 at age 57. He worked in the locker department of the Farmers Union in Pella for four years after the family moved from Chillicothe Missouri. Funeral services will be at Van Dyk Duren Funeral Home in Pella Friday July 20 at 10 00 am with Rev Wm C De Jong officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot at Woodburn Iowa.
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Forrest D. Meserve
Franklin ‘St
Pella
Farmers Union
Chillicothe
van Dyk-Duren
Wm. C.de Jong
Woodburn
Iowa
Nellie Doedyns obituary notes long life in Iowa
Nellie Doedyns born in the Netherlands near Werkendam spent most of her life around Pella Iowa on a farm before moving to the Home for the Aged in Pella. She died July 14 1966 at the nursing home in Oskaloosa. Survived by nephew Arnold Klein and two nieces Mrs Hasselman and Mrs Stein. Funeral July 16 at Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home Pella with Rev Bossenbroek. burial Graceland Cemetery. Betty Huyser sang two songs. Casket bearers listed.
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Indies
M. E. Circle
Cornelia Vogelaar
Des Moines
Pearl van Gorp
Alice
Barbara Burgraff
Margaret Klyn
South Park
Alice Hoeksema
Nellie Doedyns
Denatier
Joldus and
Jennigd
Werkendam
Netherlands
Pella
Gies
Gualoose
Arnold Klein
Oskaloosa
Lawrence Hasselman
Fremont
Wm. Einstein
van Dyk
Duven
Harold Bossenbroek
Graceland Cemetery
Betty Huyser
Gysbert Ver Meer
Mrs Andrew Vander Meulen obituary notice
Relatives received word of the passing of Mrs Andrew Vander Meulen formerly Miss Nora Way away July 8 1986 in Hilabores Orepos at the age of seventy seven. Florence and Dick and their families mourn the loss. Burial was in Albany Oregon July 11 1966.
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Andrew Vander
Meulen
Nora
Hilabores Orepos
Florence and Dick
Andrew
Engbers Funeral Services Held in Pella
Rut Engbers aged years died after a lingering illness at his residence in Pella. Funeral services conducted from First Reformed Church in Pella on Thursday July 19 at 1 30 pm with Rev Harold Bossenbroek presiding. Burial in Oakwood cemetery. Complete obituary to appear next week's Chronicle.
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Pella
Harold Bossenbroek
Oakwood
Engbers
Ella
the Chronicle
Colorado Leads Nation in Vanadium and Uranium Production
Colorado state leads the nation in vanadium and uranium production, reflecting the region's mineral wealth and ongoing extraction activity. The dominance highlights state resources, industry impact, and economic emphasis on nonferrous ore mining during the period.
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Colorado
Youth conference sessions conclude this summer
Commencement on June marks the end of conferences for 192 youth delegates. Groups meeting at Central include Y-Teens with Iowa leaders, the Iowa Clary Society of the Lutheran Churches, and senior high students from the Iowa United Presbyterian fellowship.
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Central
Iowa
Ous
Towa Clary Society
Third Ref Picnic Coordinator Named by Kulind
Mrs Harold Maes will organize tables and serving duties at the third ref picnic. Other officers of the group were listed as part of the continued notes from page one.
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Kulind
Harold Maes
The
Event Builds Community Interest This Year
Kathy the organizer and Joyce Van Roekel highlight a rising Bev. Interest in the annual event. The awkward notes suggest strong turnout and hope everyone enjoys a good time, with efforts by community members to ensure it runs smoothly.
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Kathy
Monster
Joyce van Roekel
Bev
Jiere Ham Sr
Marn Wort
Howell Dam debate raises public information goals
Contested Howell Dam discussion emphasizes informing the public over alignment. Proponents and opponents faced questions, with Mr Pollsnevered addressing concerns thoroughly. The objective remained clear: ensure community awareness and understanding of the dam proposal.
Wanis Ki Wanis Club Count in 1940 Reaches 2145
In 1940 there were 2,145 Kiwanis clubs in existence, most of them in America.
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America
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Wey Baptist Ladies’ Aid Meeting
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Kate van Mert
Grace Voyce
Ae James Osborn
Wal
Harry Fitch
Rand
Children’s
Parrot
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Ularly
Delrich Oleo
G. W. Brand—Limited
Wyler
Tus
Vista Pack
Fruit & Vegetable Bargains
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Briardale
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Rut Engbers
Howell Dam
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