Van Engen Baker Wedding in Breton
A candlelight wedding was held Wednesday evening September 7, 1953 at the Christian Reformed church in Breton. Joyce Van Engen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Van Engen, married Harold Baker of Grand Rapids Michigan, son of Mr and Mrs John Baker of Hospers Iowa. Rev David Bonnema officiated the ceremony in the presence of relatives and friends.
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Harold Baker
Grand Rapids
Michigan
John Baker
Hospers
Iowa
David Bonnema
Christian Reformed Church
Mar
Wedding Attendants and Bridal Attire Noted in Gothic Ceremony
The article describes a bride in a white Latin gown with cathedral train and nylon net veil, carrying a satin Bible with orchid coinage. Sister Marlene Van Engen served as maid of honor. Marcella Baker and Joyce Mars attended in matching formals. Attendants wore Bibles, mums, and varied color streamers. candlelighters included Carol Van Engen and Alene Baker.
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Marlene van Engen
Marcella Baker
Tag
Joyce Mars
Carol van Engen
Aluene Baker
Donald Baker
Andrew Mars
Tom
Smit and Van Engen Bride and Groom at Hospers Church
The wedding featured Smit as groom and Joan Van Leeuwen of Hospers as soloist. Leo Juffer played organ for the processional and hymns. Attendants wore navy blue and mint green, with petals and rose bouquets. A reception followed at the church social rooms and the couple planned a short honeymoon before settling in Grand Rapids Michigan where both work.
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van Engen
Johnnie Bakere
Evonne Smit
Judy Mars
Bert Medima
Hospers
Lowtmaster
Hartog
AL Katie
Tiends
Ute
Madeline
Geeva Stutema
Betty Bowden
Gertrude VanderStoep
Ruth Voolink
Jean Kamsira
Karlene Toerin
Manly Dekker Anys van Briggen
Gertrude Dykstra
Ardel Brown
Macene Ekdam
Hazel Spak
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Property transfers in Le Mars and Akron reported
Myrtle Newendorp transfers Lot 34 Bik 4 Normal Path Addition Le Mars to Arnold Luton for 100 dollars. Kate Stotdard sells El Lot and West 38 feet Lot LO, Bir 70 Sarg Addition Akron to Walter Horton for 100 dollars.
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Myrtle Newendorp
Arnold Luton
le Mars
Kate Stotdard
Walter Horton
What’s Cookin Pepper Harvest Tricks For Home Gardeners
The average gardener with six sweet pepper plants is now harvesting more peppers than needed. Peppers can be canned or stored for later use. Freezing is not ideal as peppers become limp when thawed, though the tangy flavor remains. The most successful methods include preserving via canning and pickling.
Relish Recipes for Winter From Local Test Kitchen
A reader notes that canning or storing in the hydrator of the refrigerator preserves vegetables for two to three months. Covered vegetable pans keep garden produce fresh. Pepper based relishes add flavor and spiciness to winter meals. Mr John Wack Trauffer of Le Mars shares a pepper relish recipe using green and red peppers or green peppers alone. The recipe has been tested and found delicious.
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John Wack Trauffer
le Mars
Pepper Relish Recipe From Mrs Traufler
Pepper relish method uses six green peppers six red peppers four onions one or two celery stalks or celery seed substitute one and one half cups sugar or more for sweetness two thirds cups vinegar two tablespoons salt peppers are blanched twice to reduce heat then chopped and simmered thirty minutes with vinegar salt and sugar for color add one red pepper if only green peppers used a hint of cucumber or green tomato may substitute mentioned by Mrs Traufler.
Lincolnette 4-H Club Holds Final Meeting
Lincolnette 4-H and The Lancoonettes club held its thirteenth and last meeting at Janne Lang’s home on September 7. Few members attended as officers for the new year were elected: president Dorma Schoenrock, vice-president Joan Schoenrock, secretary-treasurer Linda Loksant, reporter Neva Lang, historian Nyla Lang, music chair Lois Schoenrock. Leader Mrs Earl Schoenrock guided the group through the records.
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Janne Lang
Dorma Schoenrock
Joan Schoenrock
Linda Loksant
Neva Lang
Nyla Lang
Lois Schoenrock
Earl Schoenrock
October Meeting Adjourned and 4-H Records Reviewed
The report notes the October meeting will be at Neva Lang's home after adjournment and mentions Nesa Lang. Rumors claim Ray Tritz’s Remsen beer license was revoked and the business closed, but locals say soft drinks and candy sales continue. Barbara Potts departs for Park College in Parkville Missouri to pursue Religious Education as a senior.
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Ing
Neva Lang
Nesa Lang
Ray Tritz
Remsen
Remsenians
Barbara Potts
Carl Potts
Parkville
Park College
Swallows 13-month-old Henderson’s ribber ball scare
A 13 month old child named Henderson swallowed a small ribber ball while near Douglas in Manchester. The object remained in the stomach for several minutes and the danger of choking was feared. It finally passed into the stomach and doctors advised no alarm.
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Swallows
Douglas Henderson
Manchester
Pagents
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