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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1956

Page

31

Van Zomeren 25th Anniversary Celebrated in Pella

Society notes describe Mr and Mrs Walter Van Zomeren marking their silver anniversary with a program led by their son John. Doris in Ripon sent camellias and telegrams while readings, poems, songs, and a farewell visit followed. Also covered are Bonnie Smith shower, Live and Learn Club gathering, and the February 10 1956 Peoria Christian Reformed wedding of Miss Waltrsta Vander Hart to Donald Fopma with church ceremony and reception details.

Walter van Zomeren Doris Ripon California John Jesus Joan van Zomeren Dr. P. Y. de Yong Ronald van Zomeren Wayne van Zomeren Walt van Zomeren John Vanden Baard John M. Vanden Baard Connie Vanden Baard Peggy Robert Lowles Kim LaRae Lucille Buwalda Jimmy Beverly Pella Norman Vanden Beard Terrie Lynn Ames Lloyd Swank Waltresta Vander Hart Donald Fopma Peoria Christian Reformed Church John Geels Thomas Vander Hart Peoria Simon Fopms Reasnor Eatin Sylvia Fopma Georgene Ludemann George Veltema Leon Vander Linden Francis Terpstra Marvin Vos Joyce Hol Case van Soelen Leo Nikkel Gerald Vander Hart Lillian Nikkel Lewis Arkema Larry Hoogerhyde Henry van Wyngarden John Kloosterman Henry Vande Voort

Newton couple marries after brief East trip

The groom from Sully Christian School is now employed at Newton Seed Company. After a short wedding trip to the East, the couple is at home at 616 East 19th Street South Newton Iowa.

Groom Sully Christian School Newton Seed Company East 19Th St. S Newton Iowa

Truth Seekers Class Meeting Recaps March Social

Mrs Clarence Boot Mrs Marion De Geus and Mrs Melvin Van Houweling hosted the Truth Seekers Class of First Reformed Sunday School at De Geus home on March 16. Twenty six members attended with an Easter text. De Geus led devotions Ray Van Rees led the business session. A reading by De Geus and a Bible quiz with Bensink in charge followed. Coffee chicken sandwiches cookies and mints were served during social hour.

Clarence Boot Marion de Geus Melvin van Houweling First Reformed Sunday School Ned Bensink Andrew de Geus Ray van Rees

Scott UmeedaIs 4-H Club Meeting at Butler Home

The Scott U-Need-Us 4-H Club met March 12 at the Butler home of Sue Joyce Arlene and Kay Butler. President Janice Kane led the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was taken.

Sue Joyce Arlene Kay Butler Janice Kane

Good Grooming Habits Talk and Doll Demonstration

Lorraine Heaton spoke on good grooming habits while Joyce Butler presented a talk on a helping hand. Kay and Arlene Butler demonstrated putting on a doll. A delicious lunch followed served by the mother and hostess.

Lorraine Heaton Joyce Butler Kay Arlene Butler

Two Kinds of Motorists Say Insurance and Accidents

A witty quip notes there are two kinds of motorists those with auto insurance and those who have accidents.

Junior High PTA Presents Program at Regular Meeting

The junior high PTA showcased the music department's efforts last Monday with Miss Anne Tysseling and Mr. Harold Wortman leading a varied program. The mixed chorus, junior high girls, seventh grade boys, junior high band, brass sextet, and a final march with twirlers highlighted the evening. Hostesses for the social hour included several named community members, with an April 16 tentative next meeting.

PTA Anne Tysseling Harold Wortman Beverly Boatsma Jericho Bonnie Vannier Linden Kerry Ge Steenhoek John Toom Arthur Tysseling Keith Vanden Berg John Vanden Berg Clarence Vander Veer George Vande Voort

Organ Vocal Music To Highlight Rally At Newton Saturday

Bob Haag, Des Moines organist and Recording artist, heads the Newton Youth for Christ Rally at the Salvation Army Citadel on Saturday night March 24. The program includes a 7:45 p.m. start with Dr H Van Kommer as speaker and a radio ensemble featuring the Grace Gospelaires, Grace Trebelaires, a soprano soloist, and a male duet.

Bob Haag Des Moines Youth For Christ Newton Youth For Christ Salvation Army H. van Kommer van Kommer Grace Gospelaires Ies Grace Trebelaires

Program promises sparkling variety for all ages

The program promises sparkling variety and unusual interest for persons of all ages. Admission is free.

Two Women Help: Secretary and Wife Balance a Man’s Life

A witty reflection notes men rely on two women to manage life and duties. A secretary records actions and a wife afterward refines and supports outcomes, suggesting balance between work and home responsibilities.

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van Zomerens Joan Vanden Baards Bonnie Smith Bob Lowles Live and Vander Hart Fopma Rogers S.A. Kooyman Scott Umeedais Butler HO Lower Grove Milo Vande Krol Sully Michael Hoffman Omaha, Neb Veenstra Wisse Electric Houston Penney’s Penney
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