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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1955

Page

14

Letha N Vande Voort and Henry J Van Dyk Wed at Elise Memorial Chapel

Friday evening ceremony capped a society wedding as Miss Letha N Vande Voort married Henry J Van Dyk at Elise Memorial Chapel. Parents Casper Van Dyk of Alameda and W H Vande Voort presided, with Rev Clarence Boomsma officiating and a reception held in church parlors.

Elise Memorial Chapel Letha N. Vande Voort Henry J. van Dyk W. H. Vande Voort Thomas Sr Casper van Dyk Alameda Cal Clarence Boomsma Thomas Dykstra Lord Wilmer T. Bartholomew

Pella Couples, 4-H Tour and Weddings Highlight Local Notices

Wedding announcements detail Pella residents Pella and Don Boertje tying the knot, with Caldwell links to Lake Tahoe and Alameda summer plans. A Black Oak and Scott Strivers 4-H club tour on June 18 included lunch and beverages. Dr. Robert Bruce Synhorst’s marriage to Shirley Jeane Carey was noted, with Dallas internship at Baylor University Hospital after medical school in Omaha.

Lake Tahoe Cal Alameda East 82Nd St New York Cornell University’ Medical College Black Oak and Scott Strivers Robert Bruce Synhorst Shirley Jeane Carey First Presbyterian

Pre Nuptial Shower Hosts Named By Colum bus Pair

Mrs. Dave Van Haaften of East Columbus Street and Mrs. John Willemsen of Oskaloosa hosted a Saturday May 28 pre nuptial shower at the Van Haaften home for the bride to be and guests.

Dave van Haaften East Columbus Street John Willemsen Oskaloosa van Haaften

Mrs. Boertje and Mrs. Roorda Wed in May Church Ceremony

Mrs John Boertje of P and Audrey Roorda were united in marriage Friday evening May 27 at the First Reformed Church Chapel. The Rev A Haverkamp conducted the double ring service before 150 guests. Floral decor featured pink and white gladioli peonies. Audrey Roorda served as maid of honor in a forest green taffeta gown with a colonial bouquet matching the bride’s.

John Boertje First Reformed Church A. Haverkamp Peter H. van Zante Audrey Roorda

Bride and groom wed in Monroe with Hollandale singer

Virgil Boertje served as best man and his brother the groom. Ushers included Sam Buckingham and Bob Van Ryanyk. Helen Schaafsma of California sang at the ceremony with Peter Mondeel of Hollandale, Minn. Following the ceremony a social hall reception featured Mrs. Lloyd Van Zante as hostess and Junior Dorcas Society helpers. gifts arranged by Tysseling and Vander Werf, guest book by Audrey Keuning. The bride, Pel la High School graduate, taught in Monroe junior high. The groom, Prairie City High School graduate, works at Vogelaar's shop. They plan a home at 1218 Broadway after a trip through the Ozarks Kentucky and Illinois.

Virgil Boertje Sam Buckingham Monroe Bob van Ryanyk Helen Schaafsma California Peter Mondeel Hollandale Minn Lloyd van Zante Dorcas Society Francine Allen New Sharon Carolyn de Jong Gray Hawk, Ky Louise van Zee Corinne Ver Ploeg Glen Noon Donna Veenstra Arlene Ver Ploeg Ruth ,Tysseling Barbara Jeanette Vander Werf Audrey Keuning Forreston Pella High School Central College Prairie City High School Vogelaar Motor and Ozarks Kentucky Ilinois Broadway

Polk Peppy Pals Meet at Van Sam Home

The Polk Peppy Pals gathered at Phoebe Van Sam’s on June 14 with ten members and one visitor. Officers read minutes and treasurer’s report. Local Achievement Day set for July 8 at 1 30 p m at the Fifield schoolhouse. Committees named for invitations decorations entertainment refreshment and demonstrations.

Polk Peppy Pals Phoebe van Sam Fifield School Bonnie Verwers Jane de Heer Phoebe van Ham Donna Douwstra

Stolen Goods Report From Maquoketa

In Maquoketa suspects stole a 1500 pound safe a pickup truck and five auto tires. The safe and the vehicle were recovered leaving 175 dollars in cash still missing.

Maquoketa Yergs

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Vande Voort—Van Dyk George Vander Tuig Albert van Dyken Augusta Carol Riewald Vander Tu Richard Bergland Great Faltana Vander Tuig James Rensenbring Kornelius van Goor Ira, van Dyk Audrey Diephouse Delorna Berghuis Mary Tolema Pella 4-H Club Carey—Synhorst Janie van Doorninck Iowa Helen van Zante Mrs. Gradys van Zante Don Boertje Boertje Ordin Zenith TV Audiphone Co Zenith Fleming Des Moines Olds Oldsmobile PSM Oo White Way Auto Company Lowa Ericz (A Veenstra POLK Mary Ann Klyn Jo Ann Ball Charlotte Perkey Janice Robus Darlene Verwers Glenda Steenhoek Glenda Stanhoek Jean de Heer Detective Sergeant Archibald Ona Westinghouse eRe Lee Menu Kina Ormhooay
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