Couple Weds in Pella Third Reformed Church Ceremony
Anna Mae Van Zante daughter of Mr and Mrs P M Van Zante of Pella married Cecil Keith Cumpton son of Mr and Mrs Cecil C Cumpton of Bloomfield Iowa in a July 28 1954 double ring ceremony conducted by Rev Russell J Redeker before about 125 guests. The bride wore a white Chantilly satin gown with lace bodice and veil, bouquet of white orchids and stephanotis, and carried a white Bible. The reception followed in the church parlors with a four tiered cake and organized by church members. The couple plan to move to Ames Iowa after his college work.
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Anna Mae van Zante
P. M. van Zante
Pella
Cecil Keith Cumpton
Cecil C. Cumpton
Bloomfield
Iowa
Third Reformed Church
Russell J. Redeker
Jake Monster
Arlene Compton
Karin
Arvin van Zante
Arvin
Artars
Ronald de Bruin
Monroe
Nadine’ Fowler
Des Moines
Marie Hawley
Vail
Shirley Hocksema
Donald Blom
Greta van Hemert
Darlene van Zomeren
Ella
Ervil L. Stark
di Gaass
Dick van Zantee
Pella High School
Iowa State
Naomi Ruth Kaldenberg
T. H. Kaldenberg, Jr
Otley
Loran W. Vanden Oever
William Vanden Deever
Otley Reformed Church
Lester Muller
Eleanor Vander Beek
Dick McKibben
Newton
Vander Beek
Dorothy Childs
Nashville
Tenn
John van Zee
Ivan Kaldenberg
Sandra Poortinga
Joan van Wyke
Francis van Wyke
James Vanden Oever
Duane
Dean van Haaften
Kaldenberg
Muller
Bernice Ruby
Joan Evans
Arlene Ver Ploeg
Duane van Haaften
James Vanden Oeyer
Marilyn Spoelstra
Methodist
Keosauqua
Doris van Weelden
Herman van Weelden
Jerry Lee Humble
Clyde Humble
Stering
Wm. Hudson
Alice Humble
Karen Durham
Knoxville
Esther Arthmann
Gary Muir
Lana Terlouw
Trudy van Weelden
Larry Terlouw
Lester Terlouw
Joan Walraven
Clair Gifford
Kay Durham
Allan Humble
Ottumwa
John van Weelden
Sigourney
Bill van Zante
Kenneth Durham
Bill van Gorp
Robert Keller
Ed Morgan
Newport
Rhode Island
Torpedomen’s School
Keosauqua High School
Cantril High School
Navy
U.S. S. Midway
Dixie Lee Ferree
William Ferree
Oskaloosa
Donald Gene Robertus
John Robertus
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Clarence Pope
James Loos
Juliet
Mary Margaret Jones
Otley and Keosauqua Couples Wed in Double Ring Ceremonies
In Otley, Miss Naomi Ruth Kaldenberg and Loran W. Vanden Oever united in an eight oclock ceremony at Otley Reformed Church attended by 250, with Handel of lilies and Delphiniums. The Kaldenbergs and Vanden Devers plan to live in Otley after both couples, with families and friends, celebrate. In Keosauqua, Miss Doris Van Weelden and Jerry Humble wed at Keosauqua’s Methodist church in a candlelight service with brass quintet, flower girls, and a reception for fifty, then to Newport for Torpedomen’s School. Both ceremonies featured extensive family involvement and formal gowns.
J De Jong Celebrates Eighty Sixth Birthday
Jelte De Jong marked his eighty sixth birthday last Monday at the home of his daughter Mrs Jennie Slings in Oska loosa. Attendees included family members from Knoxville Leighton Otley Peoria Sigourney and other area towns. Fifty descendants joined in prayer hymns and refreshments as they toasted many more birthdays.
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Jelte de Jong
Jennie Slings
Oskaloosa
A. de Jong
Jennie Sings
Marilyn
Wm. de Jong
William, Jr
Knoxville
C. de Jong
Leighton
R. Kamerick
Otley
R. de Wild
H. Slings
R. Houck
J. Boender
Peoria
Stoll
Sigourney
A. Slings
Hattie van Gorp
Steenhoeks celebrate 25th wedding anniversary in Pella
On Monday August 16 Mr and Mrs Prescott Steenhoek marked their 25th anniversary with relatives at their home. Their daughter Gertrude Van Zee welcomed guests and Rev R Redeker offered prayer. A piano piece by Preston Steenhoek and a humorous Yankee Dutch reading followed, ending with a vocal by Betty Steenhoek. A two course lunch was served to many relatives including Rev and Mrs Redeker, Mrs Steenhoel and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott W. Steenhoek
Steenhoeke
Gertrude van Zee
R. Redeker
Johan Strauss
Preston
Andrew Kuiper
Betty
Clarence van Zee
Betty Steenhoek
Shirley Hoeksema
Jerry” van Wyngarden
Virgil Boertje
Preston Steenhoek
David van Eng
Leroy Vroom
Henry Monster
Jennie Langerak
Cora van Houweling
Steenhoeks
Church Notes Corner Liberty and West Second
Pastor P. Y. De Jong leads morning worship at 8 30 with Glory of Our Mediator and Day XIII. 10 00 a m further service titled Glory of Our Mediator. Evening worship focused on Mercy Matthew 5 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty and
West
P. Y. de Jong
Church of the Open Bible Service Schedule Update
The Church of the Open Bible announces a 6 am service as well as Sunday School for all ages and morning worship. Youth evangelistic service will be led by Pastor Wercomer. Dorcas meets Friday instead of Thursday this week for the midweek prayer session.
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Gye
Carcer d
Cma
Wercomer
Dorcas
Sunday Morning Worship and Evening Services Schedule
The Reverend John Terlouw will lead morning worship and Bernice and Ce as he finishes his work for the day. The church extends a cordial invitation to the evening service broadcast on KXEL and KBOE stations with time slots noted for Waterloo and Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Redeker
Santer
Peoople
Andes
John Terlouw
Bernyice
Worshiw
Ari Onurch
Reformed Church In America
KXEL
Waterloo
KBOE
Oskaloosa
Sunday Worship and Christian Endeavor at Central College
Anthony Haverkamp leads morning worship at 10:15 with the sermon On His Redeeming Life. Sunday School at 9:00 am and Intermediate Christian Endeavor at 6:30 pm guided by Miss Janice Steenhoek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Haverkamp
Douwstra
Central College
Enda
Janice Steenhoek
Trinity Reformed Church Sunday Schedule and Programs
Trinity Reformed Church announces Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school hour featuring Growth Through Christ. Junior and Intermediate C E groups meet at 6:30 p.m. Senior C E at 8:30 p.m. Pastor Robert Rempe leads. Janice Vor and Kenny guide youth and adults encouraging all to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SebeimaiTis Aandey
Chris
Pane
Robert
Rempe
E. Janice Vor
C. E. Kenny
Gospel Message Proclaimed to All Welcome Attendees
A note emphasizes delivering the Gospel message and welcoming everyone to hear it. The text invites all to partake in the message and fellowship.
Baptist Church Service Brief Morning Sermon by Vander Waal
The Baptist Church announces a Sunday morning service led by Rev. John Vander Waal at 11 a.m. There is no evening worship scheduled.
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John Vander “Waal
Preaching at Amsterdam School House Near Pella
A note describes preaching sessions at Amsterdam school house four miles west of Pella, scheduled every second and last Tuesday of each month, aiming to gather attendees for spiritual guidance in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam School House
Pella
Worship and Work at Second Reformed Church
Edward H. Tania, minister, leads Sunday service at Second Reformed Church with the Gospel according to John referenced. Sunday School class numbers 71:80 accompany worship, as worship and work themes frame the day.
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Edward H. Tania
John
Manufacturing employment in Iowa rises sharply in 1953
Iowa’s manufacturing payroll shows substantial gains with 172,050 workers employed in 1953, up 28 percent from 1947’s 140,000. Nonagricultural employment rose 11.5 percent to 570,900, while manufacturing’s 1939 base grew 124 percent to 76,815.
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Iowa
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Me Son Vos
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Earl" Ver Meer
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Davenport
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Daveport
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Ferree
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First Christian Reformed Church
Church OF the Open Bible
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Amsterdam
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Slemly
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