Mrs. Paul Zylstra 90th Birthday Celebrated in Pella
A gala March 28 1946 marked Mrs. Paul Zylstras 90th birthday with nearly 200 friends and relatives attending two parties. Gifts included two dozen roses and a California cake by plane. Family attendees spanned Gerrit Zylstra to Ralph Jand with grandchildren and more. An evening party featured a gold engraved ring. Mrs. Zylstra, who came to America from Holland at 26, enjoys good health and gratitude for all cards and gifts.
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Paul Zylstra
Nellie Cannon
Martin Zylstra
Des Moines
S.J. Cannon
Charles’ Zylstra
Tracy
Ralph ' Jand
California
Harl Deaton
Darlene
Gary Gezel
Gezel
John Gezel
Pella
Harry van Roekel
Monroe
Fred Birkenholz
John Schuring
Newton
Jes Hendrick
Galesburg
Elmo Gerel
Oskaloosa
Zylstram
America
Holland
Zylstra
West Bride Weds Lt. Grundman in New Mexico
Miss Jane West of Albuquerque wed Lt. Howard B. Grundman son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph S. Grundman of Pella. The ceremony at the West home featured candlelight and palm decor. The couple plans a Denver home after a wedding trip with out of town guests from Iowa and Colorado.
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Vance M. West
South Isle
Caroline West
Ralph S. Grandman
West
J. L. Bostwick
Phyllis Harris Amerine
Jane West
Vance W. West
Albuquerque
N. M
Howard B. Grundman
R. S. Grundman
Pella
Denver
Colorado
Howard
Lowery Field
Military Transport Command
Kelderman—Stam
Oskaloosa Christian Reformed Church
Wilma Irene Kelderman
John Kelderman
Oskaloosa
Albert Stam
Cornelius Stam
Theo. Verhulst
Second Christian Reformed Church of
Johanna
Ali
Marion Stam
Aes
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Highlights Child Welfare Drive
The Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday in April focusing on Child Welfare month. Reports covered French adopted children, aid provided, and survey of veterans' children in Pella. Plans included fundraising for Knoxville veterans, kitchen equipment for the memorial building, and a Poppy sale. District Ames meeting scheduled April 29 with a full program, then county meeting in June. Gold Star event set for May 4 at the Legion Hall.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Auxiliary
Jonnie Vandevoort
Pella
Dora Carson
Mice Hoeksema
Tbs
Knoxville
Auxiliary
Legion
Nesbit
Ames
Cora Klein
Donna Jean Veenstra
Ella Jane van Sittert
Kenneth Dahlstrom
Air Corps
Ben Kuyk
Panama
Eliabeth Lautenbach
Min Meulpolder
Lillian Meulpolder
Gerena Monster
Johanna Vandevoort
Winifred van Dyke
Antonette Zickel
Winifred Roorda
Sophia Ver Steeg
Glen Morris
Douglas Ave
Gold Star
van Zant
Legion Hall
Eastern Star Activities Show March Meetings and School
The March schedule lists a regular Eastern Star meeting on March 11 with a social hour and a birthday cake for Worthy Matron Mrs Hilda Ver Dught, and a March 26 school of instruction led by District Instructor Mrs Dorothy Bean. The evening ritual session drew many out of town guests. WCTU meets April 9 at 2:30 p.m. hosted by Mrs Simon De Maan with Mrs Ben Vogelaar leading the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Prairie Township
Ver Ploeg
Ralph
Edwin Ver Ploeg
H. M. Smith
Edie van Zante
Marvin
William Dicleman
Des Moines
U.S
Hilda Ver Dught
Dorothy Bean
Iowa
W.C.T.U
Simon de Maan
Ben Vogelaar
Early habits form lifelong behavior says old tale
A speaker recalls how formative early routines shape later conduct. As a baby, a mother hired a woman to wheel the child, and the speaker notes that this early experience fostered a habit of seeking money from that point onward.
Towans Push Food for Famine Drive in Iowa
Director R K Bliss pledged full Extension Service aid to the Food for Famine drive as Iowa state leaders under A J Loveland organize county and town USDA councils. The program urges wheat and fat conservation, gardening to boost nutrition, and broad community cooperation to meet export quotas amid European shortages.
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R. K. Blis
Iowa
A. J. Loveland
Usda Council
USDA
Bliss
Coun
Violet’s Unconventional Proposal Shocks Friends
A playful exchange reveals Violet’s willingness to marry, setting a contrast with others in their circle. The remark highlights Violet’s bold stance in a social moment, underscoring a humorous take on romance and choice.
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Helen
Bill
William Frandt
Lubert van Dellen
William de Goey
Gysbert Ver Meer
C. H
Paul Zyletra
Friends
Stor Stores
A. LeClercq
New Mexico
Sas
Topeka
Grundman
M1 Transport Command
7Th Avenue
Boat Furniture Company
Oskaloosa Church
Wilma Kelderman
Church City
Emple
Albert
Oskaloosa Christian Reyes
Ding Party
Wilma
Martha Boender
Joan Rooy
Joan Groenendyk
Nettie Simmons
Hendrika de Jong
Mia
John Bruxvoort
Herman Tuinstra
Henry Meinders
Cyrus Louwsma
Shorts Jack Sprat
U. S. Army
van Zee
Joe Harpestad
A. A. van Zee
Main Bt
Wm. Schimmel
Andrew Slings
Wm. van Maanen
Marie
Minnie Hol
Bert Beekhuizen
Henry van’ Wyngarden
P.E.O
Eastern Star Activities
Towans
Drive
AAA
Task End County Council
Chambers of Commerce
United States
Violet
Glee Slu
Wormhoudt Furniture Store
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