Pella Couple Exchange Vows at Missouri Methodist Church
Edith Catherine Cummings of Pella and Michael Douglas Bullock of Knoxville were married October 2 at the Methodist church in Princeton Missouri. Rev. Hubert Neth officiated. The bride wore a light pink ballerine dress with shoulder veil and pink carnations. Attendants included Pat Bullock as maid of honor and Harvey Ver Schuure as best man. A reception for immediate families followed at the Ver Schuure home. another reception is planned later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Catherine Cummings
Pella
Michael Douglas Bullock
Knoxville
Methodist Church
Princeton
Missouri
Hughbert Neth
Miss Cummings
Iva Cummings
Ellen Bullock
Pat Bullock
Harvey Ver Schuure
Andrew Ver Schuure
Pellaws Attend State Cancer Meet in Des Moines
Eleven Pella residents attended the American Cancer Society state meeting in Des Moines. Attendees included Mrs. Marion Van Gorp county chairman, Mrs. Ruth Gosse link vice chairman, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vermeer state board member and 1963 crusade chairman, Judy Van Steen es treasurer, Irene Swank north Lake Prairie area chairman, Dr. James Wilson 1964 crusade chairman, and Dr. Wilson's Texas guest mother. Mrs. Marvin Schippers education chairman, Mrs. Joe De Vries and Mrs. Frances De Vries college representatives. Frances De Vries also named publicity chairman. Local chapter received award for surpassing its fund-raising goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
American Cancer Society
Des Moines
Marion van Gorp
Ruth Gosselink
Harry Vermeer
Crusade
Judy van Steenes
Irene Swank
North Lake Prairie Township
James Wilson
Wilson
Texas
Marvin Schippers
Joe de Vries
Frances de Vries
Rotary Club Plans Night for Wives in Pella
Wayne Wildman of the Pella Rotary Club announced a Ladies Night Saturday October 26. Members and their Rotary Annes will attend the college homecoming play at Douwstra chapel after a 6:15 dinner at the Holland House. Guests Tuesday included Dick Mather of Slater Food Service Chicago Pearl Wilbur of Oskaloosa and Leon Miller of Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Wildman
Pella
Bethany Willing Workers Meet at Van Gorp Home
Bethany Willing Workers gathered October 2 at the home of Mrs. Clar ence Van Gorp with Susie Root leading a devotional and Florence Van Gorp guiding a Miriam Bible study. Fourteen members answered roll call and shared favorite verses as Agnes Ver Ploeg spoke on God given strength for tasks. Mr. and Mrs Purl Van Hemert plan their 25th wedding anniversary October 20 in Danville Iowa open house 2 to 5 p.m. The couple wed October 20 1938 in Otley with Rev J M Carlson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany
Clarence van Gorp
Susie Root
Purl van Hemert
Danville
Iowa
Marjorie Bricker
Parl van Hemert
Otley
J. M. Carlson
Monroe Baptist Church
Temple Baptist Church
Decatur
Ilinois
Lenora Vogelaar Honored at Party in Leon Ray Home
Mrs. Leon Ray hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering at her Pella home honoring Lenora Vogelaar recently back from Denver. The group included numerous cousins and relatives from Knoxville Monroe Reasner Oskaloosa Judson Clinton and Oskaloosa among others, with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenora Vogelaar
Leon Ray
Pella
Denver
Colorado
Elmer Vogelaar
Gerrit Rooda
Grant
Fonda
Gary Wallace
Laura
Knoxville
Junior Schuring
Ronnie
Monroe
Clifford Vos
Judson
Clinton
Reasner
Ray van Dyk
Randy
Verlan Ustermarkt
Mindy
Fred de Jong
Timmy
Terry
Oskaloosa
Howard Westerkamp
Harris
Leonard
Reading Contest Winners Named at Black Oak Scott Home Meet
Finals of a yearlong reading contest sponsored by Black Oak and Scott Home were announced at a meeting with 14 members and a guest. Winners in each grade received books or consolation gifts, with a 1964 65 program outlined by Mrs. Moffet and officers elected including Mrs. Ed Van Gilst as chairman and Mrs. John Henry as vice chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Oak
Scott Homemakers
Don Wyngarden
Beverly Crispin
Duane Heyveld
Clarence van Roekel
Donna Poortinga
Sandra Rempe
Rebecca Rempe
Rebecca Crispin
Janna Bogaard
Moffet
Frank Braley
Ike Henry
Cornie Roorda
Legion Aux Hosts County Meeting with Social Hour
The American Legion Auxiliary fall county meeting was hosted here on October 8 by local Auxiliary members. After the business session refreshments followed, with notices about the Sixth District fall conference and contacts for attendance. A dish towel shower fund was requested, door prize went to Alice Hoeksema, and hostesses were Margarite Vander Veer Louise Sabin Kathryn Vos and Lilly Meulpolder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Beryl Vanden Berg
Bob Dingeman
Alice Hoeksema
Margarite Vander Veer
Louise Sabin
Kathryn Vos
Lilly Meulpolder
Lake Prairie and Summit Homemakers Meet for Craft Lesson
Mrs. Clarence Wichart hosted the Lake Prairie and Summit Homemakers on Wednesday Oct 9 with Mrs. John D. Vanden Berg leading the business meeting and Mrs. Elsie Van Zante guiding devotion. Members prepared artificial bird cages from coat hangers and artificial flowers. The group plans the County Workshop for Oct 29 at Farm Bureau and will meet again Nov 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Kingery’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Wichart
Lake Prairie
Farm Bureau
Mesdames
Milo Clark
Terri
Phillip Dean
John Vriezelaar
H. W. Vriezelaar
Harry Vanden Berg
Andrew Boat
Dick Ustermarkt
Will Vriezelaar
Gradus Klein
John D. Vanden Berg
Orvin Huyser
Clarence Mathis
Albert Rietveld
Harold Walraven
Wm. Bensink
Elsie van Zante
Albert Tysseling
Elmer Nollen
Myron and
Linda
Virgil Klein
John Veenstra
Kathy
Kevin
Ralph Wichart
Lori
Susan
Julia
Edgar Gritters
Gerald de Penning
C. Vanden Berg
Roy Brouwer
Don Kingery
Marlena
Penalties for Drunk Drivers Urged by Oskaloosa Reader
A public letter in the Mahaska County context weighs OMVI cases from 11 of 21 October term trials and argues for harsher penalties. It compares intoxicated drivers to berserk gun offenders, questions repeated offenses, and questions how judges apply fines and license suspensions while risking lives of citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa Herald
Mahaska County
OMVI
Push for stricter penalties for drunk driving
A reader argues for harsher laws and possible prison terms for first time drunk drivers. The aim is to deter drinking and driving to reduce accidents and protect innocent people from injury or death. The piece emphasizes personal stakes, asking readers to consider if one life saved justifies tougher punishment.
Pays Tribute To Firemen Police Officers
An account of Tuesday evening October 8 describing a fire alarm near Graham Hall on Peace Street in Central, where eight dormitory residents and 170 students live, and how volunteer firemen and police swiftly controlled a smoking incident with no injuries.
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Central
Graham Hall
Peace Street
Broadway
How To Save Geraniums During Winter At Iowa State
Ben F. Vance of Iowa State University advises saving geraniums by taking cuttings this month and rooting in sand or vermiculite, then potting once roots form. Provide strong light, move to larger pots as needed, pinch tips for compact plants, and rotate pots weekly to avoid legginess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Vance
Iowa State University
Central College President Praises Local Emergency Services
Arend D. Lubbers, president of Central College, expresses gratitude for the city’s fire and police departments after a near calamity. He commends the departments and the equipment provided, noting the effective response and safety of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arend D. Lubbers
Central College
Wedding photos credited to Sybenga Studio in Chronicle
Last Thursday Chronicle ran wedding photos of Mr and Mrs Lorence Van Dusseldorp and Mr and Mrs Loren Van Gorp with incorrect photographer credits. Both photos were by Sybenga Studio of Oskaloosa, correcting the credit to the studio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorence van Dusseldorp
Loren van Gorp
Sybenga Studio
Oskaloosa
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Pella Shesinehs Society
Gea
Michael Bullock
Edith Cummings
Rotary Club
Co. van Gorp
Ford
Ford Dealers
Ulrich Motor Company
Pella, Iowa
Legion Aux
L.P
Summit Homemakers
Khart
Franklin Street
Pallatows
M. M. de Zwarte
Dean Sadler al de Wild
Hasional
Voice of
THE
Marion Count
Richard Freeman
A. E. Cott
Sybenga Photos
Portland Cement Association
Hubbell
Des Meines
Lowe
R National Organization
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