Northwest bicycle odyssey ends with lessons on pace
This conclusion to a three part series follows Jim Vander Ploeg and Tad Mills as they finish a five week bicycle trip through the Northwest. They describe dawn to dusk riding, occasional drive ins for meals, a 60 mile ferry trip to Stehekin, and a train schedule racing pace. They credit the trip with fitness gains and memorable encounters, noting the joy of travel by bike and offering tips for future riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Vander Ploeg
Tad Mills
Tad
Jim
Mom
Cal’s
Washington
Stehekin
Lincoln
Herbert Bowles
Pella
Bowles
East Glacier
Montana
Spokane
Oregon
Larry Mills
Minneapolis
Wanderers
Klug Daughter to Wed Petersma in June
Debora Klug engagement announced to Norman Petersma son of Mrs. Katie Petersman Pella. Debora to graduate from Knoxville Community High School this spring. Norman a 1972 graduate of Pella Community High School works at Vermeer Mfg Co in Pella. Wedding planned for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Klug
Debora
Norman Petersma
Katie
Petersman
Engagement Announced Between Marianne Swank and Shawn O'Rourke
Marianne Swank daughter of Mr and Mrs Marion P Swank of Pella will marry Shawn O Rourke son of Mr and Mrs Patrick O Rourke of Larchmont New York in May The bride to be is a 1972 graduate of Pella Community High and works at Boomsma's Produce The groom is a senior at Central College majoring in business management The notice also covers local crafts at Ye Olde Broom and Basket Shop and Amana willow basket history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion P. Swank
Rte. 2
Pella
Marianne
Shawn O'Rourke
Patrick O’rourke
Harmon Drive
Larchmont
N.Y
Theo C. Ressler
Williamsburg
Ted
Dorothy
Germany
Ebenezer
New York
Iowa
Phillip Dickel
Middle Amana
De Jongs To Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Everett De Jong of 1012 W Second St will observe their golden wedding on Saturday February 15 with an open house in the Trinity Reformed Church Fellowship Room from 1 to 4 p m A program begins at 1 30 p m Hosts are their children Clazina Hobsberger Sully and Johnnie De Jong Pella and Warr De Jong grandchildren and great grandchildren Allie De Kock Everett De Jong were married February 18 1925 in Sully by Rev George Douwstr
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Everett de Jong
Second St
Trinity Reformed Church Fellowship Room
Har
Clazina) Hobsberger
Pella
Mary Johnnie de Jong
Sully
Mrs. Warr
Allie de Kock
Ay Everett de Jong
T Rev
George Douwstr
Weds Kay Harms and John Evans in Sully Church
Kay Harms of Sumner and John Edward Evans of Sully united in marriage December 20 at 5 30 p m in St Andrews Lutheran Church near Galesburg. Rev Cecil Elzey officiated. Bride wore wine velour gown with lace trim. attendants wore forest green crepe and green plaid jackets. Best man was Robert Sward. Mother of the bride wore turquoise crepe outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Harms
John Evans
Kay Ann Harms
Sully
Charles Harms
Sumner
John Edward Evans
Edward Evans
Kimballton
St. Andrews Lutheran Church
Galesburg
Cecil Elzey
Trinity Lutheran
Malcolm
Patricia Butin
Robert Sward
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Aror
Inaljlelnde In
Loverman
Debora Klug
Henry Block
IRS
H & R Block
Kirblock
Main
Wven
Silhouette
Grinnell
Upper Iowa University
Lynnville- Sully
UNI
Marianne Swank
Theodore Ressler
West Amana
Mt. Pleasant
Mrs
de Jongs
Vandenklin
Main Streets
Gale SY
the Pree Ue OY Jong
de Jong Floral
Franklin
Mai
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