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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1958

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Terpstra Clark nuptials at Oskaloosa church

Terpstra and Clark unite in a church ceremony in Oskaloosa with Rev. Peter Vis presiding. The couple hosted a 250 guest reception in the church basement, featuring a square four tier cake and mint green and yellow decor. The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown and veil. attendants included Willis Henricks and Leroy Ver Beck.

Bunice Willis Henricks Leroy Ver Beck Chester Terpstra Donald Slagter Nellie Langstraat Gary van Ommen Frank Terpstra Carol Sedrel

Mildred Gosselink Weds Curtis Eldred in Indianapolis

Mildred V. Gosselink and Curtis H. Eldred united in marriage September 6 at Christian Park Reformed Church in Indianapolis. Ralph Ten Clay led the ring ceremony and sang O Perfect Love with Sara Anne Gotselink at piano. The bride wore a blue wool dress with matching accessories and a carnation corsage. Eldred, previously a Plainview teacher, later served in the Sigourney system and worked as an automobile mechanic. the couple resides at Orchard Lane Court Route 2 Anderson Indiana.

Mildred V. Gosselink Curtis H. Eldred Christan Park Reformed Church Indianapolis Ralph Ten Clay Sara Anne Gotselink Eldred Plainview Sigourney School Carnegie Verson Library Orchard Lane Court Route 2 Anderson Indiana

Community program features vocalists and piano solo

Patty Rempe historian Ruth Porter Frances Wyngar assistant officer Janice Wyn g held at the members were A program including vocal duet by Mary and Martha Schakel, piano solo by Evelyn Van Steeris and a travelog on the national era states and Dana- Hospers was presented.

Mary Martha Schakel Evelyn van Steeris Dana- Hospers

Truth Seekers Sunday Dinner Hosts and Guests

Truth Seekers held a Sunday event from 3 to First Reform. Rev. and Mrs Ridder and family and Rev. and Mrs Pronk were special guests. Hostesses for the supper included Mesdames Worp Erpmah, Marion De Gear, J. T. Vax Hozweling, Andrew cypert, and Harold Veezewa. the meal featured fried chicken.

Mra Ridder Mrs Pronk Worp Erpmah Marion de Gear J. T. Vax Hozweling Andrew Cypert Harold Veezewa

Summit Strivers 4-H elects officers at Walraven home

The Summit Strivers 4-H club held its officer election at Marilyn Walraven's home with St en historian Staron Rietveld and reporter Karla Kingery listed. The event featured the girls addressing community letters as a cont ext meeting was planned for a future date.

Marilyn Walraven Sten Staron Rietveld Karla Kingery

Birthday party details for Mrs. P. R. Meyer

A birthday gathering hosted by Mrs. Dale De Joung celebrated Mrs. P. R. Meyer on September 16. Attendees included Mrs. Meyer's sisters from Pella, Mrs. W. Van Dort, Mrs. Hessel Van Ryswyk, Mr. John Sebut, and Mrs. John Monsma.

Dale de Joung P. R. Meyer Meyer Pella W. van Dort Hessel’ van Ryswyk John Sebut John Monsma

Caryl Ann Sopher Honored at Showers

Miss Caryl Ann Sopher bride elect of Gary Beekhuizen was honored at two surprise pre bridal showers. The first, a grocery shower hosted by Miss Geraldine Van Wyk and Miss Jeane Beekhuizen, featured games and a light lunch for 11 guests. The second shower was hosted by Mr and Mrs John Boerelyn and daughters with a short program, gifts, and refreshments.

Caryl Ann Sopher Gary Beekhuizen Geraldine van Wyk Jeane Beekhuizen John Boerelyn

Town widens over thousand miles of narrow pavement

The town has widened more than 1,000 miles of narrow 18 foot pavement during the past two years, reflecting a broad street improvement program. The effort targets safer, smoother roadways for drivers and pedestrians across multiple wards and neighborhoods.

County 4-Hers to Ak-Sar-Ben for Midwest Show

Marion County 4-H members will send five hereford steers to the Ak-Sar-Ben junior livestock show in Omaha, the Midwest’s largest 4-H baby beef event. Participants include Jerry Bogaards Pella Marvin Verros Otley Philip Clark Pleasantville and Sam Fisher. Knoxville plans steers for next week. Show is Wednesday September 24 with banquets for 4-Hers at the Ak-Sar-Ben grounds.

Marion County Middlewest Jerry Bogaards Marvin Verros Otley Philip Clark Pleasantville Sam Fisher Knoxville Omaha

DeGraafs Win National Poultry Honor

Mr and Mrs William DeGraaf Route 3 Pella have won membership in a national honor club for poultry stockowners. The award is sponsored by Moorman Mfg Co of Quincy Michigan and recognizing members across 18 states from the companys third annual Beat the Experts Egg club announced this week.

William DeGraaf Pella Moorman Mfg. Co Quincy

Peach from North English Tree Reaches 11 Inches

Mrs Esther Kirkpatrick of North English found a peach on her tree that measures 11 inches around. The oversized fruit drew attention as a local curiosity and highlighted the tree’s prolific bearing this season.

Esther Kirkpatrick

Vander Lugt Named to Maytag Scholarship Committee

Dr. G. T. Vander Lugt, president of Central College, joins the Maytag Foundation Scholarship Committee. The program aids high school graduates pursuing further education. Newton high seniors may apply, as well as any senior with a parent or guardian employed full time by Maytag. The committee includes Maytag representatives and educators.

G. T. Vander Lugt Central College Maytag Company Foundation, Inc Foundation Newton High School Maytag Company

Congressman Talle Injured In Fall From Arm Rest

Congressman Henry C. Talle fractured a thumb when an arm rest collapsed under him, causing a fall. He is already recovering from a broken foot from a February slip on slippery steps.

Henry C. Talle

Economists to Show Microwave Cooking in Oskaloosa

The Mahaska County Extension Service Family Living committee will host Electronic Cookery on September 26 at 1 30 p m in the Farm Bureau social rooms. Des Moines home economist Mrs Shilling will demonstrate how meals can look and taste like those cooked on conventional ranges using glass china paper or certain plastics in the electronic range. Attendees will be served refreshments and enjoy musical entertainment.

Mahaska

Goals Set in 4 H Enrollment Program in Marion County

Major goals for the 4 H enrollment program in Marion County during October are to raise membership from 510 to 560 and increase clubs from 26 to 30. Currently 28 leaders run agricultural clubs and 24 lead home economics clubs, with an extra 14 guiding county committees.

Marion County

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