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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1958

Page

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August Nuptials for De Geus Wichhart

Marlena De Geus and Clarence Wichhart wed August 1 at 8 pm in Otley Leighton area ceremony officiated by Rev John Staal with arch decorations gladioli and orchids. Attendants included Regina Gritters Joyce De Geus Vickie Newendorp Vincent Newendorp and family members. Bridal party wore orchid and white. reception followed in church parlors with tiered wedding cake. The couple departed for a Ozarks trip.

Marlena de Geus C. W. de Geus Otley Clarence Wichhart Chris Wichhart Leighton John Staal Regina Gritters Joyce de Geus Vickie Newendorp Vincent Newendorp Robert Wichhart Ralph Wichhart Patty Pegry Hummel Lenora Vogelaar Kenneth Sneller Dorothy de Geus Leo van Zante Dave Verros Marilyn de Gous Delores Dieleman Nancy Ter Louw Myra Dean Verrw Lorraine Poortinga Ozarks Fortiny

Summit Homemakers Sponsor Friday Community Meeting

The Summit Homemakers sponsor a community meeting Friday September 19 at 8 p.m. at the Otley school house. Worth Darnell Marion County Farm Bureau president will report with slides from his Russia trip and Mrs H W Vriezelaar will present a report with slides from Washington DC. Republican and Democrat county candidates will be introduced. Refreshments offered. Public invited.

Summit Otley School House Worth Darnell Marion County Farm Bureau Russia H. W. Vriezelaar Washington D. C

Mrs Verros Honored At Baby Shower

A baby shower for Mrs Donald Verros was hosted by Mrs Alvin De Wild on August 29 at her home. Attendees included Mrs Walter Van Zomeren Mrs William Verros Mrs Elmer Vander Linden Mrs Maurice Verros Mr Marion Verros and others as hosts served lunch by Mrs Reuben Ter Louw and Mrs Alvin De Wild.

Donald Verros Alvin de Wild Verros Reuben Ter Louw Walter van Zomeren William Verros Elmer Vander Linden Maurice Verros Marion Verros Delores Verros Cleo Ver Hoef Vergil Dykstra Simon Steenhoek Jr Miss Baker

SSS Club Elects New Officers Amid Birthday Gift

Mrs. Chas. Toom hosted the SSS Club meeting on September 11 near Knoxville-Pella. Betty Metcalf was elected president. Katherine Simons, Nettie Hindman, Jessie Schmidt, Mildred Lines, and Pearl Van Steen named officers. Kate Schmidt received a commemorative 80th birthday gift. toys were made for the orphanage. next meeting set with Eli Poffenbarger and others. lunch served by Mrs. De Haan.

Chas. Toom SSS Club Knoxville-Pella Road Betty Metcalf Katherine Simons Nettie Hindman Jessie Schmidt Mildred Lines Pearl van Steenis Treas Kate Schmidt Eli Poffenbarger

Castner Hosts Engagement Party for Caryn Castner

Mrs. Carroll Castner and Mrs. Ray J De Haan announced the engagement of Caryn Cae Castner to Warren V De Haan at a Friday evening party in New Sharon Iowa. The event featured red and white decorations, striped candy favors, and refreshments as Caryn and Warren prepare to wed while attending Ottawa University.

Carroll Castner New Sharon Iowa Caryn Cae Warren V. de Haan Ray J. de Haan Pella Caryn Castner Caryn and Warren Connie Longstreet Delores Stiemsma Judy Wimner Mary Ann Goodman Harriet Taylor Beverly Hamilton Grace Dykstra Vicki Woods Cathy Castner Ron Harbin C. E. Castner Ottawa University Ottawa Kansas

Pella Women Hold Final Golf Tourney And Breakfast

The final ladies golf and breakfast at Pella Golf and Country Club drew 22 participants. Bonnie Vander Linden won with 39, Jo Smorenberg was second with 40, and Betty Van Vark and Zelda Boatsma tied for third at 8. Golf balls and tees were awarded. plans for next year include Marie Blecha leading breakfasts and Jo Smorenberg directing Wednesday golf events. The Chuck Wagon dance moved from September 19 to October 3.

Pella Golf and Country Club Bonnie Vander Linden Jo Smorenberg Betty van Vark Zelda Boatsma Marie Blecha Carolyn Vermeer Dorothy Stielies Cochairman

Fellowship Soup Supper at Otley Reformed Church

The Banner Bearers Society of Otley Reformed Church sponsors a Fellowship Soup Supper in the church basement on Tuesday evening September 23 from 5 30 to 9 00. Hamburgers and pie will be served. A free will offering will be received. Everyone is cordially invited.

Banner Bearers Society The Otley

Methodist Circle Elects New Treasurer at Wisse Home

Reelection of officers for the Methodist Circle held September 10 at the home of Mrs. Freda Wisse. Ten members and three visitors attended. The treasurer seat was vacant after Mrs. Notting departed. Mrs. Norma Houser was elected treasurer. Other officers include Mrs. John Hoeksema president, Mrs. Agnes Weyers vice president, and Mrs. Millie Kaldenberg secretary.

Freda Wisse Notting Norma Houser John Hoeksema Agnes Weyers Millie Kaldenberg

Flower ladies meet at Veenschoten home in October

Nola Veenschoten known as flower lady hosted a ladies gathering at her home with Mrs. Bess an Vark in attendance. The next meeting is scheduled for October 1 with refreshments served by the hostess.

Nola Veenschoten Bess An Vark Mrs. Veenschoten

Pella Churches Welcome Visitors to Morning and Evening Services

The churches of Pella extend a hearty welcome to visitors and those without a church home. Maple at East Third. Rev. Marvin R. Doornbos, Pastor. Morning worship at 9:30 with sermon on First Love Left. Sunday School for all ages at 11:00 with lesson David and the Waters of Bethlehem. Evening worship at 7:30 with sermon Gods Justice Maintained.

Pella East Third Marvin R. Doornbos David Bethlehem God

Sunday Radio Sermons Schedule Listing

Radio schedule for Sunday includes 7 30 a m Reformed Witness Hour on KBO 8 00 a m Temple Time with Rev East on KBOE 8 30 a m Back to God Hour with Rev Eldersveld on KXEL Water 00 2 00 p m Reformed Chapel of the Air on KBOE.

KBO East KBOE Eldersveld KXEL

Trinity Reform Church Services and Concert

Wm. C. De Jong minister leads at 9:30 a.m. morning worship on Our Christian Faith. 10:50 a.m. Sunday School Hour titled Justice for People in Need. 6:30 p.m. C. E. Societies. 7:20 p.m. Evening Worship Faith and Fear. 9:00 p.m. Concert by Watchman's Quartette. Trinity Church extends a cordial welcome.

Wm. C. de Jong Watchman’s Quartette Trinity Church

Protected Reform Church Service Note

Gritters pastor leads morning services at 9 30 in Dutch with Joh 8 12. Christus Volgen 1 30 and Lord's Day 21 note Communion of Saints observed in the worship.

M. Gritters Hollandsche

First Baptist Church Worship Service and Sunday School

G Ward ministers lead a Sunday worship at First Baptist Church with a 9 30 am service and 10 40 am church school for preschool to grade six, plus junior high senior high and adult classes. Nursery and toddler facilities available. Evening youth fellowship at 6 30 pm. Lesson theme is Justice for the needy and the repaid.

G. Ward Great Everett Senior High Baptist Youth Fellowship

Sunday Church Schedule of Classes and Talks

Thomas Boslooper delivers the ministerial message at 9:45 a.m. The Heart Beats High With Joy display follows at 10:65 a.m. Sunday School. Evening sessions include How to Deal With Discouragement at 7:30 p.m. and College Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. featuring Last Summer's National Youth Activities.

Thomas Boslooper

Third Reformed Church Sermon Series Opening

W R Ringwald and G Menning announce morning worship at 9 30 a m with the message Remember the Day of Rest. Sunday School at 10 40 a m Jr C E Intermediate CE and CE youth at 6 30 p m and 7 80 p m evening praise The Testing of Faith begins a first in a series on the Epistle of James.

W. R. Ringwalda G. Menning Jr. C. E C. E

Sunday church schedule with missionary meeting notice

The notice lists 9 30 a m Sunday School for all ages 10 40 a m Lord s Supper 7 30 p m Gospel service led by Milo Vande Krol Everyone welcome No service Tuesday night Sept 23 moved to Friday the 26th for a missionary meeting Details to follow in next week s notice

Milo Vande Krol

Man's Tragic Turn at First Reformed Church

The First Reformed Church led by Herman J. Ridder and Ralph H. Pronk presents a Sunday program with 10:45 a.m. Sunday School on Justice for People in Need, 6:30 p.m. Junior and Intermediate C. E. and Senior Youth activities, and 6:30 p.m. evening worship featuring Worthy One and Rev. 4 and 6.

Herman J. Ridder Ralph H. Pronk Assoc Felo Orhe

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