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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1957
Page
9
Practical gift ideas for brides emphasize enduring steel and useful items across the home. from kitchen essentials like pots and pans to personal gifts like hair dryers and watches, plus closet aids, desk setups, decorative pieces, and outdoor entertaining gear suited to a new married life.
Miss Susan Braley of Kellogg and Gary Verwers of Sully wed in a double ring ceremony at the Kellogg Christian Church. Officiant Rev. Lawrence Terpstra, with a reception following and a Colorado trip planned. The couple will reside in Newton after their May or June wedding year.
The article notes a reception in Sully on Friday June 7 for Ray D Van Wyk and his bride with 135 guests and lists toastmaster Clarence Van Wyk and waitresses. It covers another May 18 wedding at the Nazarene church in Oskaloosa for Jeanne Jo Roorda and William H Van Houwelingen with 175 guests and detailed bridal party roles. It mentions a kitchen shower for Mrs Darrell Van Wyk, a May 20 County Line 4 H club meeting in the Bloms home, Central College dinner honoring Graham Hall employees on June 13, and several other local society items.
Mar. Peter Meyer hosted a gathering of Indies last week Wednesday evening at her Home of the Aged residence. Attendees included Miss Bertha Jansen Mrs. Mattie Jansen Mrs. nna Vermeer Mrs. Helen Menhinga Mrs. ena Wittenburg Mrs. Wm. Van Dort Miss Hattie Van Gorp and the hostess. Refreshments were served late. Mrs. H. De Zwarte could not attend. The note adds a historical aside that the United States name originated when written into the Declaration of Independence.
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