Bridal Shower For Janice Van Zomeren
Guest of honor Janice Van Zomeren attended a December 16 bridal shower at Mrs. Howard De Prenger’s home. A list of attendees includes Mrs. Allen Rempe and Mrs. Willis Van Haaften among others, with several unable to attend. A separate shower honored Marlene Boerel occurred December 10 at Mrs. Gilbert De Jong’s home with games, contests, and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Janice van Zomeren
Howard de Prenger
Allen Rempe
Willis van Haaften
Jane
Kenneth van Maanen
Larry
Ralph Kruseman
Melvin Brummel
Lloyd Vander Streek
Max. Hosksems
Jack Wing
Herbert Vander Wal
Kenneth Glewen
Howe Laird
Kenneth, Bailey
Ariene van Zemeren
Rempe
Marlene Boerel
Jars
Gilbert de Jong
Warren Vander Linden
Janice Boerelyn
Eleanor
Eileen Hasselman
Marilyn de Cook
Delores Rempe
John Boerelyn
Gary Vande Haar
Ben Vos
Tunis Dykstra
Elmer Pethoven
Harold den Hartog
Ervin
Pleasant Grove Society Meeting Highlights in December
The Pleasant Grove Sunshine Club gathered at Len Olivier's home on December 17 with Mrs. M. G. Klein as program chair. Luke read by Mrs. Thomas, a visitor Mrs. John Starsmore spoke on Christmas. Fourteen members shared favorite Christmas traditions, a gift exchange occurred, and eight children attended. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Dan Vander Linden and Henrietta Blom. Next meeting will be with Mrs. John Stursma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Sunshine Club
Len Olivier
M. G. Klein
Luke
Thomas
John Starsmore
Our House
Dan Vander Linden
Henrietta Blom
Truth Seekers Class Meeting and Christmas Parties
The Truth Seekers Class of First Reformed Sunday School met December 17 in the church social hall with 26 members and two visitors. Devotions on The Nativity were led by Mrs. Bennink, Mrs. Bensink, and Mrs. Van Zee. A Christmas social followed with a defunct? served by three hostesses. Separate items note the Philathea Society’s Christmas party at Miss Sadie Vink’s home with numerous guests and festive games, and the Richland Bluebells 4-H Club Christmas party at Mrs. Bogaards’ home featuring table decoration and “How to Improve the 4H” talks, a pot-luck supper, and gift exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Sunday School
Arthur Bennink
Orville Bensink
Gerrit van Zee
Andrew Ver Ploeg
Harold Veenstra
Gradus van Zante
Philathea Society of the First Keistian Reformed Church
Sadie Vink
Ida and
Marie Vos
Henrietta Nibbelink
Jennie van Zee
Kelly Kooyman
Wilma Vander Wal
Nellie
Julia van Arkel
Mabel Goomant
Alica
Vermeer
Nellie Brouwer
Letitia
Henrietta Menninga
J. Dahm
Claziena Meppelink
Cornelia Clement
Hattie van Gorp
G. Vink
Sadie Wink
Richland Bluebells 4-H
Local social list names attendees and absentees
The notice lists guests Hanna and Don De Pronger Merle Van Steenis Kenneth Maas Jones Van Zouk and Berlah. Absent were Misses Esther Charlotte De Jong Elsie Blom Darlene Van Zemeren Dorothy Newendorp and Mrs. Ebern Dykstra.
Year End Gift to J C Penney Associates
J C Penney Company announced directors’ approval of a special year end payment for more than 50 000 associates in 1 639 stores offices and warehouses nationwide. The payout equals two weeks pay for full year 1954 staff and proportionate amounts for part timers and those employed less than a year, with management excluded from the share. Hughes said the bonus reflects 1954 results and expresses happiness to grant the payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penney Company
United States
Penney Associates
Hughes
Company outlines employee benefits and future pay remarks
The speaker notes that future payments depend on yearly results and confirms that the payout is in addition to standard benefits. The benefits include sick pay, gratuitous death and dismemberment coverage, thrift and profit sharing retirement plans, employee discounts, and other company provisions.
Truck Driver Loses Control After Coughing Spell Near Audubon
A coughing spell caused a truck and semi to go out of control near Audubon Seymour Mills Bedford resulting in an accident with an estimated $3,000 damage. The Bedford driver was the responsible operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon
Seymour Mills
Bedford
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Richard Steenhoek
Steenhoek
Kathy Steenhoek
Mark Zee
Jarence van Zee
East Third Street
College
Aon Graham
Laurel Aon Graham
Charles
West Second Street
Janice van Zomeren
John Stursma
Richland Bluebells
Eee Rts
Steak House
South
Pella
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J. C. Penney Co
Cook
Andy
Fred
Iowa
Chronicle + ff
Meppelink Oil Company
Boat & Boatsma — Wormhoudt & Kempkes
Vander Linden Drug Store — Allen's Variety
Sinclairize Service
de Vries Jewelry
de Jong Floral
Vera's Beauty Salon
Klyn Tractor Repair
S&h
Boat & Boatsmaor
West High
Oskaloosa
Anker
Necchi
Elna
Elite
Vigorelli
Continental
Sew-Gem
Morse Futomatic
Sew-Mor
Viking
Emerson
Pella Sewing Machine CO
Merry Christmas
Clover Leaf Dairy
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