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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1961

Page

2

Bride Joan McDonald Weds Andrew Bandstra in Pella Church

Society notes report the June 16, 1961 wedding of Joan Kay McDonald to Andrew Dean Bandstra at Second Reformed Church in Pella. The ceremony featured a double ring rite, family attendants, a gown of organza eyelet embroidery, and a Colonial bouquet. A reception followed with cake, punch, coffee, and church Ladies Aid aid.

Joan Kay Mc’ Donald Bernice F. Mc Donald Main Street Pella Andrew Dean Bandstra Paul Bandstra Robert Palma Iowa City Second Reformed Anie de Reus John Band George Bandstra Steward Bandatt Brothers Mai Margaret Wassen Karen Klein McDonald Bandstra John Bandstra Barbara Boat John Bandétra Marilyn Walraven Mildred Vander ‘Zyl Gloria Bandstra Jean Bandstra Marcy Bandstra Diané* Mc Hose Deborah Mc Hose

June Brides Wed in Pella and Dennison Weddings

Miss Kay Staal and Mr Carroll Bortorff presided at the gift table as June weddings in Pella featured guest speakers and attire details. The bride, a Pella High graduate, studied at Central College two years, while the groom, a 1957 Pella Christian graduate, earned a University of Iowa degree June 9 and works as a Montgomery Ward credit manager in Oklahoma City. Out of town guests traveled from Ames Nevada Des Moines Osceola Iowa City and Washington. In Dennison, Miss Mari Vanden Dever married Richard Savery at the First Reformed church with Dr Anthony Haverkampf officiating. The couple was attended by Mrs Larry Toom and Arthur Lavery, with ushers Dick Vanden Dever and Larry Toom and hosts Mr and Mrs Lilburn Jansen at the reception.

Kay Staal Carroll Bortorff Pella High School Central College Pella Christian High School University of Iowa At Iowa City Montgomery Ward Co Oklahoma City Ames Nevada Des Moines Oskaloosa Washington Iowa Mari Vanden, Dever Richard Savery Dennison First Reformed Church Pella Anthony Haverkampf Marion Vanden Pearl Larry Toom Arthur Lavery Dick Vanden Dever

Bridal Showers For Diane Ver Dught

A neighborhood bride to be Diane Ver Dught received two showers in early June. Hostesses included Mrs. Alice McMurray Mrs. Case Van Arkel and Mrs. Bert Ver Dght. Attendees shared games gifts and refreshments at both gatherings with guests from Denison Des Moines Knoxville and Sully.

Diane Ver Dught Alice McMurray Case van Arkel Bert Ver Dught Dick Ver -Dught Connie van Gorp Esther Shaw Charles Johnson Harry Braashart Earl Bishop Tone Klein Frank de Nicola M Dykstra Frank Eeling John Bloodsworth Dora Carson Leonard van Ee Marion de Reus Dorothy McMurray Carla van Arkel Leon Mary Stults Knoxville Jeanette van Gorp Frieda Wisse Granett Verought Pella Kayen Olivier Linda Jelsma Johanna Bogaards Washington St M. E. van Houwelingen Kenneth Heschke Leo de Prenger Yvonne and Carmella William Kelderman Edna Irene Kelderman Margaret Hampton Dorthea’ Ustermarkt Shirley Booy Henry Nanktgeboren Gerrit Wittenburg Henry van Rees Lois van Ham Carol Koopman Sharon Sneller Edward Olivier Irvin Jelsma

Kay Mc Donald Honored at Showers

Kay Mc Donald receives multiple bridal shower honors in June. Guests include Mrs. George Wassenaar and co host Mrs. Herman Swank, with numerous attendees from Central College and local families. A prior May 30 shower in Central College’s Gra all corridor also celebrated the bride to be.

Kay Mc Donald George Wassenaar Herman Swank Linda Jane Hagen Vernon van Gorp Barbara and Verle Byron van Ee William de Heer Tunis de Heer Melvin de Heer Henry Hagen Yella N. Menninga Anie de Reus Paul Bandstra Bernice Mc Donald Kathy Mc Donald Barbara Boat Marilyn Walraven Kay Jerry Ulrich Julie Lee Nosaman Kay Kuyper Glenda Steenbock Karen Klein Daryll Bosch Karen Wesselink Sharon Breen Kathy McDonald

Bridal Shower Honors Evelyn Hol and Carolyn Vos

On June 14 a double bridal shower was held for Evelyn Hol and Carolyn Vos at Norma Hiemstra's home. Co hosts assisted in planning the event.

Evelyn Hol Carolyn Vos Norma Hiemstra

De Groot Couple Feted on 25th Anniversary

Relatives and friends joined Mr and Mrs Harry De Groot of Route 3 New Sharon in celebrating their silver wedding anniversary at the Fellowship Hall in the First Christian Reformed church of Oskaloosa Rev J D Pikaart father of Mrs De Groot gave the open ceremony and remarks in a solemn gathering on June 8 1965

Harry de Groot Route 3 New Sharon Christian Reformed

Local Swim Class Participants and Schedules Highlighted

The page lists numerous swim class participants and instructors across groups including Life Saving and Beginning, with names such as Lana Runyan Jim Ruthven Randy Sloan Janice Steenhoek Mike Vander Linden Pam Van Houweling and many more. It details session times around 9:45 and 10:80 o'clock and notes groups like Swimmers Advanced Swimmers and Advanced Erma Dahm with instructors and attendees.

Lana Runyan Jim Ruthven Randy Sloan Janice Steenhoek Mike Vander Linden Pam van Houweling David van Menager Heul John Wisse Don Crawford Dennis de Penning Allan de Winter Tom Franklin Janet Gezel Carol Hedricks John Hedricks John Hedrick Sheryl Meyers Lynn Monster Tom Paltzer Jean Paul Bob Schroder Jim Schroder Joey Stientjes Lana Ter Louw Stanley van der Linden Gayle Vander Waal el von van Ee Gary van Wyk Wesley van Wyk Bill Ver Meer Martha Ver Meer Rita Ver Meer Carol Wittenberg Nancy Cruzen Ed de Penning Stan Evers John Gezel Linda Gezel Jane Heerema Linda Schakel Donna van Dyk Tom Ver Meer Tom Whalley Joan ‘de Kruyter Emat de Penning Scott Kilpatrick Judy Klein Gary McComas John Noisen Robin van Dyk Gerald van Weelden Ronald van Zante Topper Ver Meer Jim Braashart Bill Cruzen Denise Houser Tomi Steward Mary Ver Meer Stu Ver Meer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society THE Mc Donald Vanden Dever, Savery Lilburn Jansen Robert Borgman Andrew Bandstras Kay McDonald de Wild Photo Marie Vanden Oever Diane Washington Street John G Richard van Zomeren Dean Sadler Joanne Vander Hart Roy Vogelaar Wendy Beeman Eileen Barry Dick Gregerson Judy Gregerson Aecept Pat Leemin Johnson Cindy Ler Chery Berkley Jean Fee Denison Second Ave. S Betty Blom Duane van Masnen Willene de Boer Lois de Kock Merle den Besten Trina ‘Stouwie Barbara Ver Meer Evert Hol John’ M. Vos Andrew, Hiemstra Ernest Blom Peter J. Rus Ilinois Miss Hol Arvin Bandstra Miss Vos Arvin’ Vander Wilt de Groot Harry Boender Jesus Bill John de Groot Marilyn van Weelden Myron’ Huyser John C. Boender Bob Sopher William Dryshout Myrch Huysut Linda Groenendyk Sharon Boender Rosalie Veld Cunningham del Monte Royal Swift Mazda Sally Star Kist del Monte PE Holland Toko-Ri Colgate America Pella, Iowa Erma Dahm Gospel Climax OF the Ages Mr. Pinches Babylon the Great Speciali Stravers
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