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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1957

Page

7

Dieleman Terpstra wedding at Pella church

Wilma Maxine Dieleman daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Dieleman New Sharon Iowa married Chester Dick Terpstra son of Mr and Mrs Frank Terpstra of Oskaloosa at the Third Reformed Church of Pella in a double ring ceremony performed by Reverend William De Jong The altar featured white gladioli blue snapdragons and candelabra The couple knelt to prayers as the Lord's Prayer was sung The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown and a pearl necklace A two hundred thirty three guest reception followed in the church basement The wedding party included Frank Terpstra Jr and Gerrit Van der Meiden and Merle Dieleman and Beverly Rozenboom attended various roles two families and local residents attended the ceremony and reception The couple plans a southern state Florida wedding trip and will reside on a farm eight miles west of Oskaloosa

Wilma Maxine Dieleman Elmer Dieleman New Sharon Iowa Chester Dick Terpstra Frank Terpstra Oskaloosa Third Reformed Church Pella William de Jong Gilbert van Wyk Ray Bandstra Lloyd Effin Jean Terpstra Frank Terpstra, Jr Clarence Bennink Ronald Dieleman Gerrit van der Meiden Merle Dieleman Beverly Rozenboom Mari Dieleman Donna Zimmer Nancy Memmelaar Loretta Wanders Dorothy Wanders Valda van Haaften Carolyn Terpstra John de Groot Peter Hessing New Sharon High School Rosscreen Company Oskaloosa High School Florida Patricia Verwers Lynnville Arnold Terpstra Albert Terpstra Lee Vos Norman Huyser Bernard Jay L. E. Wagaman Ralph Evans Andrew Verners Edward Renaud Will Vander Kamp Henry Zuidema Clair Fenner Jones Harris Walter Becker Ruth Ratcliff Nellie Davis David Conn A. R. Meredith Arie Terpstra Carl Jay Clarence Vos Abe Vos Millard Sparks Vernon Jay Dale Jansen Glenn Brignon Scarsboro Thesses Carolyn Vos Carolyn Wagaman Sharon Willemsen Pheryl Stewart Kay Nelson Linda Harris Janet Conn Roberta Wagaman Evalena van Genderen Miss Verwers Andrew Verwers James Lang Forest Avenue Baptist Church Des Moines John Sybenga Wilma Maxine Dicleman Rolscreen Chester D. Terpstra Oskalo

The Gang and the Child Social Growth in School Years

The article discusses how children shift from family focus to peer influence as they join school life. It notes that seeking approval from peers and teachers shapes behavior early, with the gang or crowd guiding much of a child’s interests and social growth. It stresses parental guidance and the impact of environment on development.

Billy

The Call of Playmates

By May Youtz a mother asks why Billy is obsessed with crowd behavior and how he would react to different actions. The passage hints at social influence and curiosity about peers in childhood.

May Youtz Billy

Red Cross Drive Totals Revealed by Chapter Chairman

The Red Cross drive is completed as reported by Chapter Chairman Dr. T. G. Fultz. Donations totaled $2,840.79, slightly above the quota, with the total described as a trifle over the target.

Red Cross T. G. Fultz

Theft of $565 corn stalk chopper near Osage

Authorities investigate the theft of a vehicle drawn corn stalk chopper from the Albert Olson farm near Osage. The machine had just been purchased two weeks prior to the theft.

Albert Olson Osage

Pella High Class of 1937 Holds Reunion Friday

The 1937 Pella High School class gathered Friday at the Pella Golf and Country Club for a reunion. Twenty-one of the forty-four alumni attended, with attendees including Mrs. Elizabeth Memmelaar of Prairie City and Mrs. Paul Farrer among others.

Pella Pella Golf and Country Club Elizabeth Memmelaar Prairie City Paul Farrer Art Tysseling Lucille van Zante Lynnville

Flocked to Help at Red Cross Drive in Marion County

Six volunteers collected donations through Vernon Roorda, chapter treasurer, at Marion County State Bank. Dr Fultz and the bond solicitation committee acknowledged Red Cross contributors and the services of women and men who conducted the drive in town and country. Gratitude was sent to the Legion Auxiliary for donations and postmeeting refreshments after the annual event held Saturday.

Vernon Roorda Marion County State Bank Dr. Fultz Red Cross Federated Case Bond Legion Auxiliary C Mara

Trucker Escapes After Flaming Propane Truck Bowls Out

Russell Nelson a Carroll trucker escaped with minor burns after driving a burning propane gas truck away from town onto a rural road. The vehicle loaded with 500 gallons of propane gas caught fire while Nelson was sanding it in preparation for painting.

Russell Nelson Carroll Nelson

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