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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1965

Page

6

Shirley Van Wyk and Melvin Dunsbergen wed at Sully church

Shirley Elaine Van Wyk and Melvin Eugene Dunsbergen exchanged vows Friday evening February 26 at 7 30pm in Sully Christian Reformed Church. Rev. Bernard Van Zomeren officiated. Attendants wore sapphire blue velveteen and winter pom pom bouquets. Reception followed in the church basement with 250 guests. Bride is daughter of Ray and Shirley Van Wyk of Sully. groom is son of Connie and Dunsbergen of Lynnville. They plan a farm home near Lynnville after a southern states wedding trip.

Sully Christian Reformed Church Shirley Elaine van Wyk Melvin Eugene Dunsbergen Bernard van Zomeren Ray D. van Wyk Sully Connie Dunsbergen Lynnville James Steenhoek Marlis Dunsbergen Donna Jean Steenhoek Lorinda van Wyk Curtiss Dunsbergen Paul Hackett Earl Vansbergen Dick Dunsbergen Darrell van. Wyk Karén Albright Veri Yansen Rhottiers Marvin Steenwock Dunsbergens Lynnville- Sully High School Vernon Company Newton Lynnville-Sully High School Glen Monsma Lyle Montgomery Harry Engel Dick van Weelden Lester van Wyk Gerrit Jochems Shirley Tunis de Ruiter

Unusual Lily Blooms at Braniff Home in High Seat

Mr and Mrs Ed Braniff and James showcased their African Lily also called the sacred Lily of India last month when its deep purple bloom appeared. The bulb grows rapidly about 3 inches daily during growth and reached 40 inches height this season. They have owned the bulb for 10 years and it blooms yearly with minimal care.

Ed Braniff James India The Braniffs

Ray De Haan's 18 Day Mexico Trip Highlights

Mr and Mrs Ray J De Haan recently returned from an 18 day journey through Mexico visiting Taxco Acapulco and Mexico City. They toured the Pyramids of the Aztecs Chapultepec Castle and the Metropolitan Cathedral built over the Aztec Temple site. The cathedral is noted as one of the continent's oldest church structures.

Ray J. de Haan Mexico Taxco Acapulco Mexico City Maximilian Carlota Chapultepec Metropolitan Cathedral

Visit Highlights In Taxco Acapulco Tour Narrative

The travelers toured the Anthropological Museum Cathedral and Palace in Mexico City then Taxco with its original looms and silver mines. They visited Santa Prisca Church and saw cobbled mountain streets. Acapulco offered tropical beaches and boat tours while divers performed off La Quebrada. Mexican hospitality was noted as a high point.

Anthropological Museum Questupe National Palace of Taxco Santa Prisca Acapulco la Quebrada

Mrs. Alice Van Wert Towa Mother of 1965

Hampton resident Mrs. Alice Van Wert named Towa Mother of 1965 by the Towa Mothers Association from 47 nominees. At 52, mother of four and grandmother of four, she serves as State Chairman of the Farm Bureau Women in Des Moines. Her husband J. S. Van Wert, a former Farmers Hybrid Co. president, died in 1952.ames House, Sondra, Patricia, and Jay S. are her children, with two sons holding degrees. She was nominated by Franklin Co. Farm Bureau Women and will attend conferences of the Associated Country Women of the World in Ireland next fall.

Alice van Wert Hampton Towa Towa Mothers Association van Wert Town State University Franklin Co. Farm Bureau Ireland Associated Country Women of the World Marion County Winnie Saline Bouma Breen Killduff Otley John Breen Irvin Flossie Failor Des Moines

Cordova News notices and local updates from Monroe district

Cordova and nearby Monroe community items cover hospital visits and surgeries, bus driver need, paving plans, birthdays, social visits, farm and factory work, travel notes, and a lively hillbilly play at the Monroe junior class with named locals and families mentioned throughout.

Play praised by Pella Chronicle staff and cast

The April 6, 1965 Pella Chronicle page notes teamwork in a community play. Mentioned are coach Mr. Tzarks and cast members Carl Lust Scott Hollingsworth Greg Swihart James Allen and Marlys Poortinga. The article concludes that no one can do a play alone and that it was good.

Obituary: Keystone area resident dies leaving family in Des Moines and Keota

Surviving are a daughter Mrs Beulah Franken of Des Moines two sons Leslie E of Keota IA and Ira J of Kansas City several grandchildren great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren Services were held March 12 at the Monroe Baptist Church with Rev Eugene Mohr of Knoxville officiating Interment was at the Monroe Cemetery

Beulah Franken Des Moines Leslie E Keota Ira J Kansas City Monroe Baptist Church Eugene Mohr Knoxville Monroe Cemetery

TENCO Steering Committee Sets Plans in Albia Meeting

TENCO steering committee approved plans Friday night to invite TENCO leaders to hear a progress report in Ottumwa. The group named Mel Everingham Ottumwa Marvin Logan Bloomfield and Art Johnson Oskaloosa to arrange and plan the program. They discussed Job Corps interest and requested Art Johnson to compile county figures for low income families eligible under the Economic Opportunity Act. Al Warner Centerville was welcomed as new Appanoose county rep. Committee eyed vocational technical education and a Data Processing Center tour at Ottumwa Industrial Airport on April 28. A TENCO newsletter readership report was also reviewed. Bill Dunshee serves as Marion county TENCO representative.

Albia Iowa TENCO Mel Everingham Ottumwa Marvin Logan Bloomfield Art Johnson Oskaloosa al Warner Iowa Southern Utilities Centerville Appanoose County Dean Jacobs

Ice Angler Bob Pashby Makes 1 Pound Walleye Catch

Spirit Lake angler Bob Pashby trapped through East Okoboji Lake ice to haul a 1 pound walleye. This small catch highlights winter ice fishing activity on the lake system.

Bob Pashby Spirit Lake Okoboji Lake

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Che Welland Society Shirley van Wyk Melvin Dunsbergen Junior Engbers Sylvia Fopma Nancy van Hal Betty Wellhouse Mrs She Gupont Lorox Bakker & Rus Your Farm Headquarters Ray de Haans Alice van Wert Towa Cordova Fred Smith Helen Mahaska Co Mary Swihart Gary Clyde Wilson Collins Hospital Chester Marshall Monroe Henry Willemsen Jennie Mahaska Co. Hospital Henry Fred Jensma John den Otter Aliie Clevenger den Otter Marion Heemstra Arthur Vriezelaar Log Bill Jim de Moss Mary Roy Karr Des Moines County Farm Service Co Purl Marjorie Washington, D.C Mercy Hospital Burlington Hospital John Munger Elmer de Moss Reasnor Vance Beyers Pella Vance Bob Elma Hazel Bricker Clarence Junior Klein Reasner Mr. de Jong Nola Roush Marshalltown Clinic Millie Wilson South 2Nd Ave Olive Deitrick Clarence Waardhuizen Anna Waardhuizen Jefferson Hotel Phoenix California Albert Wilmington N.C Joan Vander Linden Catherine Waardhuizen Suzie Lester Craig Mark Swihart Oskaloosa Hospital Helen Smith Wes Swihart Wesley Swihart Little Cafe Monroe’s Square David Benton Bithday David Larton Jack Mary Simpson Prairie City Jennett Bennett Ora Kennedy Mabel Caulkins Mabel Wayne Nearmyer Tool’s Chapel Wilson Fouch Doyle Waddle Jack Duncan Washington Street Pav Tressa Black Pete Harrison Nettie Roosevelt Lake Belle Mullins Woody Lone Mule Tennesee Karlin Jane Cyrus Goolus Alan Temple Debbie Matherly Vicky Lewis Linda Vander Wilt Phil Clevenger Debbie Linda Sue Buckley Karen Yoo Sharon Karr Cyrus Sharon Don Dobbs Billie Carter Ruby Thomason Zeke van Thompson Pat Lincoln Curt Swarm Jake Slosser Dale Faidley Horseface Dilly Don Tool Widow Squiggins Sherry Marvel Young Bev Ver Dught Mary van Gorp Mary Beth Emmy Jean David Miller John Hjortshoj Steve Hulen Steve Breck Pella Chronicle Don’s Radio & TV Thrift Loan CO North Market Street Martin Naaktgeboren Tenco Steering Ferguson Bradley Buerkens John Deere Jake Eeling Wayne van Wyk Vander Zyl Bros Clerks
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