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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1955

Page

9

Harriett Lautenbach Weds V Carlson in Des Moines Ceremony

Miss Harriett Lee Lautenbach daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Lautenbach Des Moines married V Carlson son of The Reve and Mrs Lesley J Carlson at Westminster United Presbyterian Church. The ceremony featured maid of honor Evelyn Houghton and several bridesmaids with music by Alene Watterworth and others. The bride wore chantilly lace over satin with a trailing train and ornate veil. A reception for 500 followed. The couple will spend summer in Boulder Colorado for graduate work and then return to Des Moines after a Kansas City trip.

Wesminster United Presbyterian Church Harriett Lee Lautenbach Lee Lautenbach 6Th Sts Des Moines V. Carlson Lesley J. Carlson Des Moines St Evelyn Houghton Jean Lowe James Geraldine Mendenhall Linds Carlson Lesley Carlson Sr Melvin Ver Steeg Jr Marti Loren Kosslee James Pi Lyle Reeves Ruth Emmett Fallein Fine Arts College Drake University Alene Watterworth Graduate College Sigma Iota Westminster Hall Bert Witte Kenneth Miles Richard Phipps Theodore Brinkman Beverly O'Connell Beverly Kline Florence Souder Carol Waddell Patricia Parker Patricia Sitler Joanne Gor Drake Tote She Jeter Carls Drake University Woodrow Wilson Junior High East High Schol Kansas City Boulder Colo University of Colorado

Teachers Breakfast and Societies Gatherings in Pella Schools

Public school activities feature a Thursday breakfast for 36 faculty members plus families at Webster Building with 100 served, then a May 28 Coffe Morning with Alpe Psi Omega drama awards for Mary De Vries and others, plus Live and Learn Club and 4-H club meetings and an American Legion Auxiliary session in early June.

Pella Webster West Market Park Cecil Vines Lincoln Buildings Elton Ver Ploeg Alpe Psi Omega, Drama, Society Coffe George de Vries Oklahoma Mary de Vries Elizabeth Barrett the Barretts Wimpole St Dave Muyskens Father Barrett Len de Beer Robert Browning Norm Schouten Bonnie Wesselink Sie Schaap Bette Brunsting Barbara Evers Martha Lautenbach

Bridal Shower Honors Marjorie Engbers in May Festivities

Misa Marjorie Ann Engbers the bride elect of Arthur Kut received a bridal shower Monday evening May 23 at Marjean Gosselink home. Hosts were Mrs Vernon Boot Mrs Marion Klyn Doris Van Zomer en and Marjean Gosselink with orchid yellow and white decor and gifts arranged on a decorated sprinkler themed table. Attendees included Mrs Arnold Ryken Mrs Harry Boender Ann Bokhoven Joan Geurts Joyce Peterema Shirley Le Dorothy De Cook Mi Flora Swat Swank Alda Van Bernice Veenstra Delores Roose Brummel Phyllis Mary Kempkes Pearl Dorothy Hokebergen Rosalie ne bers Mrs Gradus Kuiper Leonard Gosselink Mrs Ws Van Zomer en Mrs William En ders and others.

Misa Marjorie Ann Engbers Arthur G. Kut Marjean Gosselink Vernon Boot Marion Klyn Doris van Zemeren Arnold Ryken Harry Boender Ann “Bokhoven Joan Geurts Joyce Peterema Shirley le Dorothy de Cook Mi Flora Swat Swank Alda” van Bernice Veenstrainer Delores Roose Brummel Phyllis Mary Kempkes Pearl Dorothy Hokebergen Rosalie Nebers Gradus Kuiper Leonard Gosselink Ws van Zomeren William Enders

Attendees Named for Evening Event by Hostesses

Those unable to attend were Mrs. Gerald Kole, Mrs. Leslie Lansér, Mrs. Carl De Goey, Mrs. John Wayne De Rooi, Mrs. Ger ald Rozenboom, Mrs. Gerrit Roor da, Eloise De Zwarte, Arlene Goe maat, Loretta Vanders, and Mrs. G. W. Vander Wilt. At the close of the evening a delicious lunch was served by the hostesses.

Gerald Kole Leslie Lansér Carl de Goey John Wayne de Rooi Gerald Rozenboom Gerrit Roorda Eloise de Zwarte Arlene Goemaat Loretta Vanders G. W. Vander Wilt

Marion County Young People Tour Planned for June 26

The Marion County Farm Bureau Young People plan an annual tour on June 26. A committee was formed at the May meeting to review potential destinations and transport costs for a charter bus trip. The group has previously departed from Knoxville around 5:00 a.m. and returned by midnight, with the May meeting featuring a discussion on The Role of Courtship and Dating in a Successful Marriage led by Doris Loynacan.

Marion County Farm Bureau Knoxville Doris Loynacan

Self Help Promotes Self Reliance by Aston Smith

A discussion on cultivating independence in young children through balanced self help. The piece warns against over directing or under supporting a child, noting early acts like spoon feeding, shoe tying, and buttoning build confidence. It urges giving time and practice with gentle encouragement to foster growth.

98th Birthday Observed By Britt Residents

Mrs. L. P. Callison recently observed her 98th birthday in Britt. Nearby Britt resident Mrs. Augusta Rasmuson turned 97 days earlier, and in Duncan Anna Wellik also reached 97.

Britt L. P. Callison Augusta Rasmuson Duncan Anna Wellik

Speeding Dominant Cause of 1954 Traffic Crashes

Excessive speed was the principal cause of traffic accidents in 1954, according to patrol or police reports analyzed for the year. The finding highlights speed as the leading factor in collisions, underscoring road safety concerns of the era.

Tuning a Fred Whalley Blue 11 or 95 Pella Towa

A compact note describes adjusting a Fred Whalley Blue 11 or 95 Pella Towa component. It outlines maintenance steps, tools needed, and cautions on proper alignment to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the equipment. The text emphasizes careful calibration and testing after adjustments.

Fred Whalley

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Lautenbach—Carlson Harriet Lee Lautenbach Lee Lauten Alpha Psi Omega Breakfast Live and Learn Club John Grand Bert Hagen Dale Roorda Robert Ver Ploeg Anthony Ver Meer Rre Ed. van Zee Richland Bluebells Flint, Ridge School House Janet Nollen Jessie Vande Voort Linda Marcia Kuiper Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall AL WY Allon Dollar Ae Boat & Boatsma Agi Vie Ds Mee Rojan Marjorie Engbers Marion County Aston Smith RIZES Suess Wheaties Briardale Perth Briard Rath PARTY Candyland
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