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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1945

Page

8

Sneller Russell Wedding at Knoxville Church

Miss Peternella Sneller became the bride of Leo Russell in a candlelight ceremony at the Church of God Knoxville. Rev Gerald M Vriezelaar officiated as 100 relatives attended. reception followed at the bride’s home with wedding party and guests from Des Moines Davenport Pella and other cities. The couple will reside in Des Moines after a short wedding trip.

Church of God Knoxville Peternella Sneller Leo Russell Gerald M Vriezelaar Calvary Open Bible Church Des Moine Donald Schulz Gable Des Moines Oris Bradshaw Fort Dodge Herman Sneller Donald Hayes He Mell L. C. Keller Wesley Sprague Davenport Norma Jean van Dyke Henrietta Schuring Pella Jo Anne Gable Marjorie Swayne Janella den Berger Doris Moon Bellamy Telephone Co Bell Telephone Co Aleck Russell Pacific Oskaloosa Martha van Berkum

Fortnightly Club meets at Mrs Vogelaar home

The Fortnightly Club gathered Thursday at Mrs G Vogelaar’s residence with Mrs Fred Lautenbach directing a musical program featuring several children of club members performing.

G. Vogelaar Fred Lautenbach

Douwstra 40th Anniversary Celebrated in Pella

Mr and Mrs S H Douwstra observed their fortieth wedding anniversary Thursday Oct 25 in Pella with a prayer by Reverend Haverkamp readings by Arvena Hay and a poem by Veda Mensch. A two course lunch followed for relatives and friends. many attendees listed. Also notes on cemetery aid meeting November 20 at 2 pm and club meetings with White Cross work and a book review on The Cross Over Africa.

S. H. Douwstra Douwstras Pella Haverkamp Arvena Hay Veda Mensch Douwstra A. Haverkamps William Bosch Darlys Barbara F. Bosch Darel M. W. Huyser Arvena Dingeman Verros Simon de Haan Jacob de Haan Catherine’ Slobe Margaretta Herman Douwstra Sandra Donald Douwstra Donna Kae Ben Vander Hoek Melvin Carol Ann Stanley Eleanor Margaret Harold

Mixed wedding and shower events in small-town Iowa

A Friday Nov 2 shower at Mr and Mrs Nick Vos welcomed Mr and Mrs Arnold Bogaard with out of town guests from Mitchellville Prairie City Kilduff and Sully. On Nov 4 Harriet Sheibley wed Sgt John Vander Ploeg at Mrs Aure Sheibley’s home with family attending. The ceremony featured a double ring rite performed by Rev Duane Manning and included a luncheon and remarks on the couple’s backgrounds and military service.

Riceville Iowa Edward Bodenham Pella Bodenham Marie G. G. Vander Zyl Leonard Ver Ploeg Bodenhams David Roy Erickson The David Sunday School Frederick Joan Ruth Bodenham Miami University Oxford Ohio Erickson Aid Samuel Strong Hal Bodenham Jonnie Vander Zyl Orange City Central College Eddyville Louilla Rossville Allamakee Co Greenfield Fremont Logan Hudson Nick Vos Arnold Bogaard Marvin Vos Mitchellville B. A. Vos Prairie City A. Verwers A. Pharish Kilduff Bennie Zwank John Vos Virginia Bill Jensen Sully Aure Sheibley Harriet John Vander Ploeg Nick Vander Ploeg Wm. R. Rumbaugh Minnie May Sheibley Charles van der Ploeg Joan Ver Meer Grieg Duane Manning Collins Methodist Church Paul Voskuil Andke Elliott Miss Sheibley Collins High School Pleasantville Sgt. Vander Ploeg Pella High School Manila E. J. Kallemyn Paul Ver Meer Diller Vander Ploeg Harold Ver Meer Colling Jennie Harmson Mitchelville Des Moines Andke Blliott Mia Fred Renteldt Collins

Black Oak Farm Bureau Hosts Meeting and Program

The Black Oak and Scott M eet-Us Club presented an engaging program at the Black Oak Farm Bureau gathering held Friday at Gerrit Van Zemeren's home. Ray De Reus was named captain of the membership drive, with Mrs. Ernest De Cook leading the program that included piano duets, officer installations, a solo by Francis Van Maanen, readings, and remarks by Miss Gordon, county home economist. A women’s meeting approved a meat cookery demonstration by Miss Gordon on February 2 at Mrs. Wakteenhock’s home, inviting interested women to attend. Refreshments followed and the December meeting will be at Ray De Reus’s home.

Black Oak and Scott Black Oak Farm Bureau Gerrit van Zemeren Walter Steenhock Wm. Vanenkelem Ray de Reus Ernest de Cook Janice Bonnie van Zomeren Francis van Maanen Ellen June de Cook Chuir Miss Gordon County Home Redinger Farm Bureau Insurance Wakte

Dress Party Brings Literary Costumes To Central Campus

Tau Epsilon Pi hosted a dress party in Jordan Hall with English Club members and guests portraying characters from literature and theatre. The evening featured a dinner, a play within a play by Marianna Baitsell, readings, and the debut of two new members and a created short story.

Central Nglish Club Monda Jordan Tall Tau Epsilon Pi Juliet Puck Cleopatra Witches Shakespeare Carmen Bobbie Little Minister Alice In Wonderland Yum-Yum Joan of Arc Mrs. Wiggs Mrs. Malapro the Knickerbocker

4 H Club Meeting at Van Zomerens Town Farm

The 4-H club meeting at the Van Zomeren home in Black Oak and Scott Ancedus featured officer installation planning at the Township Farm Bureau, Esther Veldhuizen led a quiz, Edwarda Grandia joined the club, Florence Van Maanen organized games, songs were sung, and hostesses served refreshments. A birthday party for a 73rd birthday was held November 6 at the Van Donzelaars, with several sisters and relatives in attendance.

van Zomeren Township Farm Bureau Black Oak Scott Ancedus Esther Veldhuizen Edwarda Grandia Florence van Maanen Albert P. van Donselaar Selink K. R. Borgman Henry Rooyani Ant. de Jong Mns. Ustermar In Rees Bes GM. Gaxel Zante Alf. M. Gosselink Albert P. van Dor Donald

Birthday Tea Honors Mrs. Gosselink With Gifts and Lunch

Mrs. Gosselink received many beautiful gifts she treasures. Her daughters served a delicious two course lunch. An enjoyable afternoon of visiting followed and guests departed wishing her many more happy birthdays.

Loyal Workers to Present Thanksgiving Program in Pella

The Loyal Workers girls society of the Second Christian Reformed Church of Pella will present their annual Thanksgiving program on Wednesday and Thursday nights November 21 and 22 at 7 30. All are cordially invited.

Loyal Workers Loyal Workers Girls Society The Second Christian Reformed Church of Pella

Sam Thompson Health Note From Reinbeck

Sam Thompson a 67 year old resident of Reinbeck visited a doctor for the first time on his own account after an accident that crushed two toes. Born in Ireland he came to the United States at age 22 and settled in Reinbeck. he now limps but retains mobility.

Sam Thompson Reinbeck Sam Mr. Thompson Ireland United States

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