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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1954

Page

9

Local Pella Society News of Edna Terlouw Parker Wedding

Miss Edna Mae Terlouw and William L. Parker wed at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday June 8 at the Terlouw home in Minneapolis with 100 guests. The double ring ceremony featured a candlelit fireplace, rose bouquet, and orchid wedding party attire. Guests included Shirley Tilberg and Helen De Bruin. The Parker family origins and post ceremony home in Minneapolis are noted along with wedding party details, reception colors, and village society notes. An accompanying society column reports on the Pella Teachers Club officers and a Central College dean address emphasizing community ties and teacher involvement.

Edna Mae Terlouw William L. Parker Gysbert J. Terlouw Pella Alfred Parker Coon Rapids Jesse Miller Shirley Tilberg Helen de Bruin Pat Akerman Martha Rose Gowree Fred Zeller Wayne Perestoff Bob Clark Harold Berry Reuben Terlouw Norman Terlouw Gilbert Steenhock Nora Ditelson Richard van Roekel Junella Olivier Tonetta Keuning Marjorie Anne Roalie Engbers Carol Voskuil Jane Gosselink Henrietta Nibbelink Erma de Haan Martha, Engelhoven Adrian de Haan Pella High School Iowa Lutheran Hosital Northwestern School Minneapolis Coon Rapids High School Navy Parker Johnnie Sabus Helene Dockendorf Amy Breisch Stan Bergman County Council Harold Haverkamp Central College van Hemert Broadway Arie Denburge John Sybenga Gyshert Terlouw Iowa

Bridal Showers Honor Eleanor Vander Wilt Across Several Dates

Several bridal celebrations honor Eleanor Vander Wilt including a surprise shower hosted by Marjorie Engbers and Doris Van Zomeren on Thursday evening August 12. Hostesses served treats and gifts circulated among family and friends. A second afternoon shower occurred August 19 at Mrs Albert Engbers’ home with a luncheon and games, followed by another miscellaneous shower August 20 at Oska Toosa hosted by Mrs Connie Van Engelhoven, where gifts were hidden and opened. Additional events include a Betty Elecott shower on August 20 with games and gifts, and club notices for A A A W and Legion Auxiliary meetings in September with program by Miss Madeline Vander Zyl.

Marjorie Engbers Doris van Zomeren Eleanor Vander Wilt van Zomeren Retha Vande Haar Doreen Vande Haar Glenda de Jong Marlene Boerefup Hi Bruin Violet van Rheene Othy de Cook Marjean Gostelnk Rosalie Engbers Je Ryken Arn Boot der Loren de Zwarie Galen Dr Dykehuis Wilt William Engbers Walter van’ Zomeren Albert Engbers Anthony Vander Wilt Connie van Engelhoven Oska- Toosa Martha Overbergen Esther Overbergen Martha van Engelhoven Melvin Vander Pol and Verle Garret van Gorp Paul van Kooten Ben de Vries J. Jonker Anthony Vander’ Wilt Marion A. Toom Arie Toom Gerrit Vander Wilt Andy Beerends Betty’ Steenhoek Betty Elecott Jake Rozenboom M Elscott Jim Vos Mrett G. Jansen Henry G. Dan Wen Robert Sehnell Cornie Jansen Elmer Sur- Guy Ever- Nikely Jack Boatma Kuyper E. L. Rei Madeline Vander Zyl

Van Zante Family Reunion Celebrates Quiet Homecoming

The Van Zante family gathered Frida August 20 at the Elmer Vs Zante home for their first collective reunion in twelve years. Thirty four members attended a cooperative dinner with fried chicken ice cream and cake. Attendees included Henry and Alice Van Zante Eddyville Glen Larson Emil Dale Ot tumwa Wilfred Van Zante Ot tumwa Anthony Flowers Mary Ann San Gabriel Elmer Van Zante Ariin Loren Beth Eddyville James Boley Denver Millen Waris Roger Cedar Rapids Van Zante Cedar Rapids Lucille Van Zante Civil Service Seach in an Ale Fores aebool Marvin Van Zante Guar Rapids.

Henry van Zante Frida Elmer Vs Zante Eddyville and van Zante Alice Roger Cedar Rapids Zante Edar Rapids Lucille van Zante Seach Ale Fores Aebool Marvin van Zante Guar Rapids

Alec Wilson Turns 95 In Buffalo Center

Old timer Alec Wilson marks his ninety fifth birthday in Buffalo Center noting his arrival to the community in 1894.

Buffalo Center Alec Wilson

Build or Repair From Native Lumber in Farm Woodlands

Town farmers can sourcing lumber for new or repaired buildings this fall and winter from farm woods. Native hardwoods like white oak red oak American elm red elm black walnut hard maple and ash offer durability comparable to imported softwood. Cottonwood basswood and soft maple work with weather and ground moisture protection. Plan cutting guides harvest mature trees as they begin to break up and wolf trees dominate areas while removing undesirable species.

Richa Campbell Extension Forester Town State College Campbell Iowa

Lumber Drying Times For Various Woods In Construction

If their wood is not wanted, may ir died and left standing. The logs should be sawed by a careful reputable sawmill operator according to the needs of the proposed construction. The lumber then should be air dried in stable ventilated piles. For softer woods such as cottonwood a drying period of 40 to 80 days is sufficient. Harder woods and as oak require 180 to 400 days.

Black Friday Accident Involving John Briesen

John Briesen of George sustained a badly fractured left arm while at work on Black Friday the 18th. The incident occurred during ordinary duties, with Briesen seeking medical care after the injury. The report notes the date and location but provides limited additional context about the circumstances or outcome.

John Briesen George

Pullet Eggs Should Be Good Buy This Fall

Iowa State College expert Leonard Z Eggleton says pullet eggs will be a good buy this fall for homemakers. Pullet eggs cost less per dozen yet equal more weight value, with two regular eggs replaceable by three pullet eggs.

Iowa Leonard Z. Eggleton Evey Iowa State College Eggleton

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