Virginia Ver Ploeg and Arthur Swank Are Married in Pella
Virginia Ver Ploeg daughter of Mr and Mrs Geard Gosselink of 1105 Peace St Pella and Arthur Eugene Swank son of Mrs Bert Swank of Pella Route 2 recited their marriage vows at 730 pm April 24 at the First Reformed Church in Pella The double ring ceremony was performed before 275 guests Rev Glenn Peterman and Ralph Ver Ploeg officiated The altar held white mums and candelabra Miss Brenda Van Dyke served as maid of honor and bridesmaids wore powder blue gowns with jeweled accents The bride wore a peau de soie gown with venise lace and a pearl crowned veil The bridal party carried carnations and white mums The best man was Ronald Swank with groomsmen Pete Westerkamp Gene Roose LeRoy Ryken and Larry Vander Melen The ceremony was followed by a reception hosted by Dr and Mrs Robert C Van Dyke The couple honeymooned in Miami and the Bahamas and now reside at 13492 N Main St in Pella
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Virginia Ver Ploeg
Geard Gosselink
Peace St
Pella
Arthur Eugene Swank
Bert Swank
Route 2
First Reformed Church
Glenn ©. Peterman
Ralph Ver Ploeg
Dick de Hens
Leslie Lanser
Herman Jr. Dear
Brenda van Dyke
Norma van Dyk
Vivian Vroom
Edith Vander Linden
Lois Ter Louw
Sally Swank
Ronald Swank
Pete Westerkamp
Gene Roose
LeRoy Ryken
Larry Vander Melen
Mark Jonker
Stanley Pethoven
Paul Bogaard
Alan Ver Ploeg
Cate van Donnselar
Verland van Wyke
Danny Jonker
Robert C. van Dyke
West Knoxville Farm Bureau Ladies Meet in May
The West Knoxville Township Farm Bureau ladies gathered at Mrs. Sam Wilsons home with co host Mrs. Ray Beem. Roll call suggested a community project to invest gate by Mrs. Gerald Speed. Mrs. Elsie Ward spoke on organizing the women’s group with former agent Wallace Mckee. A white elephant sale raised funds while Pennies for Friendship were collected and refreshments were served.
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West Knoxville
Farm Bureau
West Knoxvile Township
Sam Wilson
Ray Beem
Gerald Speed
Elsie Ward
Marion County Farm Bureau
Wallace Mckee
Marion County
June in Pella Brims with Weddings and Spring Events
In Pella's June column, the season buzzes with studies and tests, baccalaureates, and Memorial Day observances as June brings long twilights and weddings. It notes last June’s wedding family on the 16th, explains June’s tradition, and mentions a moon-themed child’s tale, a theater adaptation of Thurber’s Many Moons, and a Tulip Time memory. The piece highlights Grace Twedt’s theater troupe, a Webster Lincoln schools program, and a Central College performance of Androcles and the Lion, praising the children’s theatre and community events.
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Pella
Norman Vincent Peale
America
Webster & Lincoln
Grace Twedt
Central
Central Theater Praises Opening Of Androcles and the Lion
The Pella audience enjoyed a memorable evening with a mix of serious and hilarious moments. Performances by all actors drew strong audience reactions and the central crew received hearty congratulations from Mr Birdsall.
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Heddy
Thank you for cooperating with primary election coverage
The Pella Chronicle thanks precinct election boards and the County Auditor's office for full cooperation in covering the primary. Special appreciation goes to local boards for preparing precinct returns as the count winds up, aiding election accuracy.
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Pella Chronicle
Sunshine Club May 21 Meeting at Ruth Stursma Home
The Pleasant Grove Sunshine Club met May 21 at Ruth Stursma’s home. Activities included group singing, poems read by Ruth Stursma and Katherine Klein, a Bible quiz led by Janet Vander Beek, and a silent auction raising 5.45 for the treasury. Refreshments served to ten members a guest Dorothy Nunnickoven and several children.
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Sunshine Club
Pleasant Grove
Ruth Stursma
Katherine Klein
Kathérine Klein
la Verda de Nooy
Janet Vander Beek
Dorothy Nunnickoven
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Arthur Swank
Barbara Ver Floeg
Phyllis Ver Ploeg
Flora Swank
Helen Ver Ploeg
Lester van Wyke
Carl van Zante
Audrey van Essen
Sharon van Rees
Delores de Vries
Marla Schiebout
Nene Kuiper
James Jonker
Leo Nickels
Pella Community High School
Weaver Airline Personnel School
Kansas City
Missouri
Navy Department
Washington, D.C
Pella Christian High School
Ver Meer Mfc. Co
Miami
Florida
Bahama Islands
Main St
Subenga Photo
Mr. and
Mrs
Willie Wiredhand
Greater Dairy
Marion County Dairy Industry
Pella Cooperative Electric Assn
Juneis Dairy Mont
Che Pella Glyronide Society Section
Sylvia J. Hawker
June
Juno
the Chronicle
Princess Lenore
Brenda Bergman
Don Crawford
Lenore Aleda
Lisa Mills
Robert Smith
Joe Wilson
Chuck Butler
Christin Wyck
Becky Wilson
Tad Mills
Gary van Hemert
Grace Tweet
Devin
Bery Cook
Drama
Central College
Maurice Birdsall
George Bernard Shaw
Omia Sulton
John Menninga
Board of Supervisors
Admiral Duplex
Don’s Radio & TV
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