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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1955

Page

9

Sioux Center garden wedding joins Klimstra Vermeer families

In Sioux Center Iowa on Friday July 15 Gene Klimstra son of Morrison Illinois couple Mr and Mrs Paul Klimstra married Theo Vermeer daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted Vermeer of Sioux Center. The ceremony at 3 30 pm featured a double ring rite and a church setting with music by local performers. The couple plan a two week eastern trip after which they will reside in Pella Iowa at Vogelaar apartments. The bride is a Central Collegiate graduate and teacher in Pella, the groom a Morrison High School and Central College graduate who served in the U S Army and works for The Pella Chronicle. The note also covers a garden club outing and a bridal shower for Marilyn Hol with many local residents listed as attendees.

Sioux Center Iowa Gene Klimstra Paul Klimstra East Wall Street Morrison, Ill Pella Chronicle Theo Vermeer Ted M. Vermeer Pella Marion E. Klaaren Central Reformed Church Oung Wayne Vermeer Marvin de Groot Arian Korver Earl Bonnema Arnold Kwikkel Jennie Vermeer Great Lakes New York New Jersey Vogelaar Apartments No. 2 Central Colleg Morrison High School Central College U. S. Army Far East The Towa Bert Hol Marilyn Hol Gysbert Roosenboom Gerrit Beekhuizen Gon Henry Holand Henry Roode Pete Slycord John Petersma jConnie Slycord Walter Slycord Leonard Slycord Richard Langstraat Shirley Wil Jemsen Bert Holand Charlie Samson Charles Samson Grandma Banister of Chariton

Mrs J Kuiken Honored On 88th Birthday Picnic

A picnic supper on Wednesday July 27 at Swimming Pool Park honored Mrs Jacob Kuiken as she turned 88. Attendees included Mr and Mrs A A Van Zee at home, with 45 people present comprising 36 grandchildren and great grandchildren. also present were Mr and Mrs Neal Kuiken of Pella, Mr and Mrs John Kuiken of Chicago Illinois, and Mr and Mrs Sam Kuiken of St Petersburg Florida.

Jacob Kuiken A. A. van Zee Neal Kuiken Pella John Kuiken Chicago Sam Kuiken St. Petersburg Fis

Leighton Happy Hearts 4-H Club Achievement Show

Leighton 4-H members held an achievement show at Leighton Hall on Friday July 29 with 63 articles displayed judged by Mrs. Maurice Beaver of Cedar. Norma De Bruin led a roll call and booths featured aids by Sharon Van Klaveren Linda Glendening and Mary Van Zomeren. Demonstrations included Pencil Holders and Hat Hideaway among others and music featured a clarinet solo, a vocal duet, and a piano solo. Special guests Sue Andrews and Mrs. Herman Nollen attended with hostesses and refreshments served to about 40 attendees.

Leighton Happy Hearts 4-H Club Leighton Hall Maurice Beaver Cedar Norma de Bruin Sharon van Klaveren Linda Glendening Mary van Zomeren Ruth Fleck Karen van Heukelom Joyce Klein Carol Boerelyn Delores van Roekel Alice van Zante Betty Synhorst Marcia Klein Phyllis de Bruin Ruth Greene Mary Burton Charlotte ‘Burton Sue Andrews Herman Nollen Beaver Mary van Zemeren Karen van Heukelem

Scott U-Need-Us Club Meets at Lamers Home

The Scott U-Need-Us 4-H members held a special meeting Tuesday night, July 26, at Darlene Lamers home to work on record books. Ten members answered roll call on What I Plan to Take to the Fair. The fair and state camp were discussed. Avis Ver Hoef spoke on once. The next meeting will be an ice cream social August 26 with refreshments served by Darlene Lamers.

Scott U-Need-Us 4-H Darlene Lamers Avis Ver Hoef

88th Birthday Honors for J J De Jong of Sully

J J De Jong of Sully observed his 88th birthday at his son F J De Jong's home on July 27 with a parade of relatives visiting including Vander Pol Van Hemert Monsma Huyser Hoksbergen De Jong and De Prenger among others. Lake Prairie 4 H Club met July 11 at Robert De Ruiter's home with 12 members and a leader. John Rietveld spoke on the 4 H short course as entry blanks were filled for the county air.

J. J. de Jong Sully F. J. de Jong Garrett Vander Pol Connie van Hemert Ben Monsma Edward Huyser Vernon Huyser F. F. de Jong Walter de Jong Prairie City Garrett Huyser Lake Prairie 4-H Robert DE Ruiter John Rietveld

Finger loss in combine accident near Lisbon

Mrs De Ruiter reports Leo Baxa, a farmer near Lisbon, lost the end of one finger in a combine mishap recently. The remark about well formed men suggests a comment on shared views with the reader.

Leo Baxa Lisbon

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Vermeer Klimstra Clarene Kroon John A. Wesselink Everett Renkes Tampico Jan Vermeer Robert Kolk Knoxville Pettit Home Richland Bluebells Garden Club Hazen Pettit Oskaloosa Ray Gosselink Mary Lou Gradys Kuiper Linda Marcia Lester Vander Linden Marilyn Herman Nolten Janet William Engbers Rosalie John Vos Caroline Mae Bodnar Wan Sian Vogelaarry Ford Mel Ulrich Motor Co Lyler Brach’s Circus Peanuts Pach Jar Vandevoort’s Oleo Thors. Des Moine Vandevoort's Homestyle Cook Lary Armour's U. S J. Kuiken Pool Park Leighton Happy Hearts SCOTT Lamers MR. Halamka HAL Harding Road Des Moines
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