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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1951

Page

8

Pink wedding unites Veenman and Van Zee in Pella

The double ring service at 7:30 p.m. Friday June 29 joined Miss Darerevere Og Atx Veenman daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J Veenman 912 Birst and Mr. L Van Zee son of Mr. and Mrs. K R W Van Zee at the Church Mi Ve enman. Pink gladioli roses and candelabra dominated the decor with net draping and pink candles. Reverend Edward Tanis led the ceremony with solos by Mrs. James Van Zee of Des Moines. The bride wore blush pink satin with nylon lace and a full court train, carried lily arrangements and a white prayer book. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Martin Nelson and maid of honor Leona Schilder in matching pink gowns, with several bridesmaids and ushers. After a reception for about 300 guests the couple left for a honeymoon in the Black Hills and Colorado and will reside at 2614 Main Street. The bride is employed by Dr. W C Verploeg and the groom with Martin Nelson in the Pella Dress Club cleaning establishment.

Mi Veenman Mer L. van Zee J Veenman B. Birst van Zee Third Street Edward Tanis Siebelt Hettings James van Zee Des Moines Veenmanter Martin Nelson Leona Schilder Mesdames M. F. van Hierp Milwaukee John D. Geurts Jr C. Be Caldwell Max Schakel Carl James Nelson Euggene Stientjes Kenneth van Zee Earl Pohlmann Ian Vos Cii Robert Mennins Dward DuPree Wenda Sittert F . Moines Wayne D Helen Wilma Louise van Lew Black Hills Wyoming Colorado Main Street W. C. Verploeg

Shower Honoring M Wyngarden Seeks Gifts in Pel a

A miscellaneous shower for Miss Eva Rie Van Wyngarden of Pella was hosted Friday evening July 20 with refreshments served by the host and Mrs. Mary DuPree. Guests from Knox ville Otley and nearby towns joined in opening gifts and socializing after games.

M Wyngarden Frids David Bevan Eva Mae Vany Mary DuPree M. Sylvia Platts Ruth Kenn Helen Adair Knoxville Johanna Rouwenhorst Doris Lee Otley Marie Agnes van der Mart Dena Verey Harriet Kuiper Katherine van Veen Katherine

Richland Climbers 4-H Club Meets at Vander Molen Home

The Richland Climbers 4-H Club met July 11, 1951, at the Vander Molen home with Twyla Vander Molen as host. President Lillian Vander Hart opened the session as girls shared How I Spent the Fourth. Demonstrations included Puttin on Snaps by Anna Marlene Wierkamp and How to Sew on Hooks and Eyes by Luella Ryken, plus dress assembly. Twyla Vander Molen read Clara Van Gorp’s entertainment, and the afternoon covered crochet, with refreshments served.

Richland Climbers 4-H Club Vander Molen Twyla Vander Molen Lillian Vander Hart Anna Marlene Wierkamp Luella Ryken Stration Twyla van der Molen Clara van Gorpange

Dieleman Bride Weds Bruxvoort In Candlelight Ceremony

Dieleman of Oskalowst married Stanley Bruxvoert of Leach ton in a candlelight June ceremony at the First Christian Reformed church. Rev. C R Veenstra officiated as nuptial music by Brant Bruxvoert accompanied the vows. The bride wore white satin with minimal net and a corsage of orchids while the church held garlands of gladioli and palms.

Reuvena Dieleman Oskaloosa Pella Stanley Bruxvoort Leighton First Christian Reformed Church Bruxvoort Heuvena Dieleman Garret J. Dieleman Oskalowst Stanley Bruxveert Guy Bruxveert Leachton C. RR. Veenstra Brant Bruxveert Cesines

Lavish satin and lace wedding of Braxvoort couple

The bride wore a satin yoke and Chantilly lace gown with a long train and illusion veil, accompanied by crimson and white carnation bouquet. Attendants included Donna Veenstra in orchid and Joan Me Vander Kiett as flower girl. Ushers William Dieleman Marvin Braxvoort. Reception for 140 guests followed a short program with a three tier cake, guest book by Emily Langstraat, gifts by Helen Van Zee and Elaine Vander Ploeg. Waitresses and cooks listed.

Donna Veenstra Joan MeVande Kiett Emily Langstraat Helen van Zee Elaine Vander Ploeg A Depruin Ruth van Gilst Betty Dahul Jin Boender Judy Bouma Joan Fynaardt Louise Newendorp

Pella Christian Couple Ties Ct In Dramatic Ceremony

The pair, graduates of Pella Christian High School, tied their vows after she studied at Calvin College in Grand Rapids and began work at the school office. He is employed at Roatsma Furniture. The couple’s plans included a Denver Rocky Mountain trip before settling into their new life.

Christian High School Pella Calvin College Grand Rapids Mich

Home on 144943 North Main Street in Pell

A concise item notes a residence at 144943 North Main Street in Pell. No additional context or details are provided to expand on ownership status or related events.

North Main Street Pell

New King? Hoboes may crown a new leader next year

Hobo group head Ben Sobo, known as King Ben II, reportedly wrote he will not seek re election after Britt's convention last year. The note sparks talk of an unnamed successor amid party decline. Local organizers weigh next steps.

Ben Sobo Britt's Scitten

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