Van Hemerts Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Van Hemert of 1114 W. Second St. celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Third Reformed Church on November 8. Married September 25, 1949, they have four children and one grandchild: Dennis J. Van Gorp and son Mark. Susan a Wartburg College student in Waverly. Kent a sophomore at Pella Community High School. and Carter a third grade student at Lincoln Elementary School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert van Hemert
W. Second St
Third Reformed Church
van Hemerts
Dennis J. van Gorp
Mark
Susan
Wartburg College
Waverly
Kent
Pella Community High School
Carter
Lincoln Elementary School
New Neighbors Arrive in Pella Chronicle
The Chronicle welcomes newcomers to Pella during November. Eff and Cheree De Hoet move from Centerville to 1002 Main St. Ed and Ruth Drobney relocate from Fairfield to 201 E. 10th St and purchase the Dairy Queen. Daryl and Nicollette Frame arrive from Knoxville to 109 Sunrise Park where Daryl works at Rosscreen Co. Chidi and Uche Ikonne, residents of 328 Oskaloosa St, are listed with their ages and origins.
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Julie Rumer
Pella
Eff
Cheree de Hoet
Main St
Centerville
Ruth Drobney
10Th St
Drobneys
Dairy Queen
Fairfield
Daryl
Nicollette
Sunrise Park
Rosscreen Co
Knoxville
Chidi
Uche Ikonne
Ekuruluo
Dawn De Jong Engaged in Grandville Michigan News Note
Dawn De Jong of Grandville Michigan is engaged to Mike De Vries of Grand Rapids Michigan. Parents are Charles De Jong and the late Mrs De Jong and Mrs Vernon Dees of Knoxville. The couple plan a June 6 wedding. De Jong is a Grand Rapids Junior College graduate and De Vries studies at the Protestant Reformed Theological School in Grandville. The notice lists families from Chicago Nigeria to Minnesota and Iowa with their children and employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawn de Jong
Grandville
Mich
Mike de Vries
Grand Rapids
Charles de Jong
de Jong
Vernon Dees
Knoxville
Marriage of Sharon Poortinga and David Steenhoek at Third Reformed Church
Sharon Poortinga and David Steenhoek wed November 22 at 7 p.m. in the Third Reformed Church with Rev. Kenneth Dykstra officiating before about 200 guests. The bride wore a nylon lace gown and veil, while maid of honor and bridesmaids wore lavender dresses and carried white bouquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Kay Poortinga
Gerrit van Hulzen
Pella
David Ray Steenhoek
Gilford Steenhoek
Third Reformed Church
Kenneth Dykstra
Clarence Spoelstra
Gary Steenhoek
Diana de Koning
Mrs Van Wyk Named Cochairman Of Cancer Crusade
Mrs Leonard Van Wyk elected co chairwoman of the North Lake Prairie Township Cancer Crusade replacing Irene Verwers. She is vice president of the American Legion Auxiliary and mother of eight. The board also noted over 500 tour mobile unit in October in Pella and local stores distributing cancer brochures and themed daisies. Details include wedding party for the bride and groom with Julie Rus as flower girl and Jessi Dunnink as ring bearer amid lavender decor and formal attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Gretta) van Wyk
North Lake Prairie Township
Pella
Julie Rus
Jessi Dunnink
Ivan Vos
Gary Steenhoek
Arvin Terlouw
Auxiliary Notes Highlight High Pella Legion Membership Growth
The Pella American Legion Auxiliary reports a membership peak of 190 at the Christmas meeting. Thekla Van Zante and Mae Rus co chaired the Thanksgiving Dinner for 153 seniors. Faye Visscher spoke on volunteer work at Knoxville VA Hospital and speech therapy. The unit to serve coffee at Pella National Bank open house December 26 to 28. Irma Vander Werf drew the door prize. hostesses included Julia Van Arkel Nellie Tucker Shirley Schutte with Sonya Brom assisting. Wedding details include dresses, reception, and post wedding residence for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella American Legion Auxiliary
Thekla van Zante
Mae Rus
Faye Visscher
Knoxville VA
Pella National Bank
Irma Vander Werf
Julia van Arkel
Nellie Tucker
Shirley Schutte
Sonya Brom
De Wit Couple Celebrates 45th Wedding Anniversary
De Wits celebrate their 45th anniversary at 605 E. Second St. with afternoon and evening visitors from Pella, Oskaloosa, Rose Hill, Ottumwa, and Fremont including Frank De Wit, N. P. De Jong, Lemar De Jong, Kristie, Kent, Lawrence Krusemark, Harold Krusemark, Jim McMahan, Albert Tennis, and Mrs. Donald Caves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter de Wit
E. Second St
Frank de Wit
N. P. de Jong
Lemar
de Jong
Kristie
Kent
Pella
Lawrence Krusemark
Oskaloosa
Harold Krusemark
Jim McMahan
Rose Hill
Albert Tennis
Ottumwa
Donald Caves
Fremont
Expectant Parents Classes at Pella Community Hospital
Four part series begins Monday January six from 7 to 9 PM in the hospital conference room. Registration at the first session. Fee four dollars per couple. Topics cover preparation, pregnancy psychology, hospital care, and newborn needs. Call Mrs. Dale Dixon at 259-3227 in Monroe for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Community Hospital
Dale Dixon
Monroe
Lincoln Fourth Grade Campfire Girls Meet
The Lincoln fourth grade Campfire Girls meet weekly at Jana Buwalda's home with officers elected Christi Koopman president Ann De Boer vice president Natalie Lucas secretary Debbie Dykhuis treasurer Jana Buwalda scribe. Activities included hikes to Central and West Market Parks leaf gathering and a treasure hunt with a pony ride. Leaders are Mrs. Charles Koopman and Mrs. Paul Buwalda.
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Lincoln
Jana Buwalda
Jana
Ann de Boer
Debbie Dykhuis
Becky Foster
Christi Koopman
Gloria Koopmans
Natalie Lucas
Becky Miller
Lynn Petre
Lisa Verhey
Central Park
West Market Park
Rusty
Debbie
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