Wedding Bells At Pella And Grand Rapids
In Pella two weddings noted. Arlene Van Gorp became the bride of Raymond Vander Wiel at First Reformed Church with double ring ceremony and white gladioli decor. Reception followed as family and friends gathered. couple to reside at 854 Prince Street, Grand Rapids Michigan where he pursues studies at Calvin and she teaches first grade. In Monona County, 101 year old Lottie Harris of Mapleton died, the county’s oldest resident.
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Pella
Iowa
van Dyk
Kenneth Hokabergen
Glen van Dyke
Vivian van Steenis
Carla Debbink
Central
Leslie Kolk
Wayne van Zomeren
Ann Vander Streek
Bobby Vander Wiel
Anna Mae Vander Wiel
Twyla van Steenis
Prince Street
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Calvin
New
Arlene van Gorp
Clarence van Gorp
Raymond Vander Wiel
Gerrit Vander Wiel
First Reformed Church
John S. Ter Louw
Monona County
Lottie Harris
Mapleton
Sybenga
First Reformed
Grinnell Couple Wed in Northside Friends Church Ceremony
Miss Audrey Crisswell and Conrad C Brand united in marriage at eight o'clock Friday July 11 at the Northside Friends church Grinnell The double ring ceremony featured a blue and white arch and gladioli and jarkspur decor. The bride wore white satin and Chantilly lace with chapel train, veil with rhinestone headband. Attendants included maid of honor Analee Crisswell and brides matron Mrs Robert Barkley. The groom’s twin Duane was replaced by Eldon Crisswell due to illness. After a reception for 150 at the 4 H building the couple planned to live in Sully.
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Northside Friends Church
Grinnell
Audrey Crissweil
Conrad C. Brand
Sully
R. L. Cosand
Jarkspur
Daghter
Elmer Crisswell
Jacob C. Brand
L. Willison
Bernard Crisswell
Larry Kooistra
Lyle Brand
Jesus
Analee Crisawell
Robert Barkley
Becca Ellen Thompson
Vaughter Steegt
Kathy Crisswell
Vicki Brand
Duane
Darrell Brand
Eldon Crisswell
Duane Brand
Mrs. Crisswell
Eva Crisswell
John Blom
Everett Vander Pol
Sherma Blom
Charles Brand
Arland Vander Leent
Grinnell High School
Sully High School
Central College
Pella
de Jong and Co. Hardware
Wellhouse
Audrey Crisswell
Northside
Changing life patterns reshape grandparent ties
Rising life expectancy plus earlier marriages mean more children will know their grandparents as adults. Iowa data show half of 1956 brides were 19 or younger, suggesting many families will finish childbearing by age 30. The grandparent grandchild bond will become more common and tangible.
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Iowa
Vital Sstatistics
Grandparents and the evolving family bond across generations
The piece reflects on changing views of grandparents as individuals beyond affectionate roles. It notes children’s growing opportunity to know grandparents personally, moving from a traditional pet like romance to a stable, continuing family life. It argues roots in family patterns endure through time.
Dollar Bill Symbols and Their Hidden Meanings
A reader-driven explainer examines the symbols on the U S one dollar bill. The unfinished pyramid with the all seeing eye signifies ongoing work and divine oversight. The eagle represents Congress with the olive branch for peace and the 18 arrows for preparedness against aggression.
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U.S
United States
New Republic
Congress
Iowa Insurance Benefits Rise in First Half of 1958
Town families received 16,528,000 in life insurance death benefits in the first six months of 1958, a 72 percent rise from a decade earlier. The six month total in 1948 was 9,604,000 and 9,042 policies paid due to death contrasted with 8,445 in 1957 and 6,983 in 1948.
Sharp Hooves Pronghorn Antelope Tactic
Sharp hooved pronghorn antelopes can deter predators with strong blows as a primary defense, not relying solely on flight. The animals exhibit surprising aggression, delivering severe kicks when cornered or threatened.
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Mr. and
Mrs
Myron Steenhoek
Ralph Hackett
van Gorp—Van der Wiel
Crisswell—Brand
Alaska
Monarch Peas
PEPSI
California
del Monte
Wheaties
Monarch Strawberry Preserve
Monarch
Monarch Milk
THE
OWA Cued Welfare Research Station
DAVIS
Western Auto Assoc
R. E. Woodford
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