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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1947

Page

7

Society Shower for Bride to Be Nellie Barnes

A July 17 social afternoon hosted by Mrs. John E Klein Mrs. Gilford Winegar and Mrs. James Wanders honored Everett Klein and his bride to be Nellie Barnes of Fairfield. A group of aunts and cousins attended unwrapping gifts and visiting with the couple and hostesses.

John E. Klein Gilford Winegar James Wanders Everett Klein Nellie Barnes Fairfield John G. Klein Arthur Klein N. A. de Rous Avie Vrizelnar Henry Klein Bob Klein Ed Wesselink Chas’ Klein Joss Vrizelnar Harry den Reston Marvin Klein Nelli Barnes Tunis Klein Judy Klein Beverly Melvin Winegar Ralph Klein Margery Dorothy Wanders Dickie Tharp

Tea for guests at an afternoon gathering

Mrs Gerrit Engbers hosted a small group of ladies at an afternoon tea Saturday. Out of town guest Mrs Rev BE Van Engelhoven of Shelton attended. Regular Masonic Lodge meeting set for next Monday at eight. Masonic Study Club met at Leighton with strong turnout. Local masons attended a Third Degree in Knoxville. Pella lodges expect a busy August with extensive Masonic work.

Gerrit Engbers BE. van Engelhoven Shelton Town Masonic Lodge Masonic Study Club Leighton Knoxville Pella

Stientjes Lautenbach wedding at First Baptist Fort Collins

Miss Joan Stientjes daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Stientjes of Pella Iowa married Keith Lautenbach son of Mrs Gertrude Lautenbach of Denver in an afternoon ceremony at the First Baptist Church Fort Collins Colorado The Rev W P Whittemore officiated Mrs Carl Gass of Pella was matron of honor Charles Lautenbach was best man Guests from out of town included Marcheta Kaye Taylor Atwood Kan Sharon Thacker Low Angel The newlyweds will reside in Fort Collins Mestautenbach works at Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association and Keith studies electrical engineering at Colorado A and M College A July wedding shower for Miss Marjorie Boot was hosted by Miss Van Wyk and others with gifts and a luncheon The Golden Rule Baptist class picnic is set for South Park at 6 30 with covered dishes and sandwiches on Friday

Joan Stientjes Joe Stientjes Pella Towa Keith Lautenbach Gertrude Lautenbach Denver First Baptist Church Ft. Collins Colorado W. P. Whittemore Carl Gass Charles Lautenbach Fort Colle Mestautenbach Poudre Valley Rural Electric Asociation Mr. Lautenbach Colorado A & M College Oradean Marjorie Boot van Wyk Mesdames Nelson Vos Case Goodyk Arnold Bogaards Marvin Trueblood Elmer van Hemert Gerald Terlouw Gerrit Vos Frank Boot Clarence van Zee Joyce Vos Miss Boot Elvin Bensink Melvin Vos Mary van Houweling Jake Vos Evelyn Vander Hart The Baptist Church South Park

Shower for Bride to Be Victory Strivers Meet at Menninga Home

A July 23 1947 gathering at Mrs John Menninga hosted the Victory Strivers 4 41 Chub with Mrs C Vanden Baard Wilma Mathes Marjorie Bensink Donna Veenstra Reuvena Dicleman Shirley Vanden Baard Dorothy Monster and visitors Joan and Doris Van Zemeren among others. A Renvena Dieleman Donna Veenstra demonstration was planned for the fair and photos were taken before adjournment. lunch was served by three Menninga.

Chub John Menninga C. Vanden Baard Wilma Mathes Marjorie Bensink Donna Veenstra Reuvena Dicleman Shirley Vanden Baard Dorothy Monster Joan Doris van Zemeren Renvena Dieleman

June Bride Unites Margaret De Cook and Lawrence Van Zante

Margaret De Cook daughter of Gradus and Mrs De Cook married Lawrence Van Zante son of Tennis and Mrs Van Zante on June 12 1947 at the bride's parents home in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev J J Borst. The couple planned a Denver honeymoon and will reside in Pella. Legion Auxiliary executive board held a July 29 1947 dinner at the swimming pool park with a large attendance and a post dinner meeting.

DE Cook—Van Zante Margaret de Cook Gradus de Cook Lawrence van Zante Tennis van Zante J. J. Borst Arthur de Cook Dorothy van Gilst Mon Issohn The Fly Dorothy van Zante John Mark de Cook Henry de Cook Bill van Zante Dick Rus Louise van Gorp Richarda Lautenbach Maurice Verros Grada Kloosterman Florence Brummel Doris Verros Denver Colorado Pella Legion Auxiliary Margaret Gradys de Cook Lawrence van Zante

Barnes Klein wedding tied in quiet Methodist ceremony

Nellie M Barnes daughter of Earl and Mrs Barnes and Everett M Klein son of Tunis Klein exchanged vows Sunday afternoon July 20 at 4 in the local Methodist chapel. Rev Lloyd Shee ring officiated. The bride wore white silk crepe and carried an ore and white Bible with gardenias. Maid of honor Jackie Harper wore chartreuse green and black. Best man Carroll Snider wore blue, ushers were Lyle Barnes and Gene Barnes. A reception for 35 was held at the bride’s home and a three tier cake was served. The couple will tour Toledo and New Philadelphia Ohio after a wedding trip.

Barnes-Klein Pairfield Town Daily Ledger Chronicle Nellie M. Barnes Earl Barnes Everett M. Klein Tunis G. Klein Pella Lloyd Shee Virginia Ved Jackie Harper Brrd Carroll Snider Lyle B Gene Barnes Klein Fairfield High School Mr. Klein Toledo Ohio New Philadelphia

Goetzman Van Houweling Wedding Solemnized in Des Moines

Frances Mary Goetzman daughter of Mr and Mrs Laverman wed Norman Paul Van Houweling son of Mrs John Pella in a morning ceremony at St Agnes. Bride wore white nylon net with lace overshirt and long train, veil held by seed pearl coronet, carried white orchids. Sister Gretchen Goetzman maid of honor. bridesmaids Mary Parrish Momence HL and Rosemary G Miscatine. Raymond Klootwyk best man. ushers William Goetzman and Wayne Schakel. Wedding breakfast at Wakonda club. 60 guests. out of town guests included families from Muscatine and Pella. After Chicago honeymoon the couple reside at 3109 Woodland Des Moines.

St. Agustine Frances Mary Goetzman Laverman Des Moines Lowa Norman Paul van Houweling John Pella Gretchen Goetzman Mary Parrish Momence Bride College Notre Dame Rosemary G Miscatine Mary the Annerer Roel Island Raymond Klootwyk Pella William Goetzman Vide Miller Richard Wrem Wayne Schakel Wakonda Club John ‘Tilma Johnson Vella al Goetzman Robert Elmer Leo Muscatine Leo Ansever Bernard R Island Chicago Woodland Ave

Can Children Understand Parents

Advice from Iowa experts on helping children grasp others needs through pets playmates and siblings. Encourages sharing personal childhood experiences to build mutual understanding and patience as children grow.

Bambi Iowa Child Welfare Research Station University of Iowa

Mr Klein Linked With Louden Machinery Company

Mr Klein is currently connected with Louden Machinery Company as part of his professional duties.

Klein The Louden Machinery Company

High Birth Rates Persist in Iowa Across Six Months

Iowa health officials report 80,000 births in the six months to May 1947 with an all time 1946 peak of 57,208. Deaths totaled 12.1 thousand. March and April saw slight bumps. Four Vital Statistics bills passed to improve reporting and birth certificates. Counts show 38 counties consolidated to a single county registrar per county to streamline local registrations.

Iowa Mey IM7 Division of Vital Statistics US. Census Bureau Office of Vital Statistic United States Towa

Laceyisms on conserving national resources

Americans are described as spendthrift in a call to halt waste and save resources for future generations, urging mindful living. The piece reflects a town conservation stance attributed to Laceyisms.

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