Swank Couple Celebrates 80th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Bert Swank of Route 2 Pella observed their 80th wedding anniversary Friday evening February 1 at Peoria Christian Reformed Church parlors. Relatives neighbors and friends attended as Rev Henry Verduin gave prayers and remarks. The event featured performances by Flora and Joann Swank Leslie Lanser James Jonker Junior Deur and Leo Nikkel and a skit Newlyseds by Junior and Tress Deur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Swank
Route 2
Pella
Peoria
Verduin
Flora and
Joann Swank
Leslie Lanser
James Jonker
Junior Deur
Leo Nikkel
Junior
Tress Déeur
James
Harriett Jonker
John ‘Swank
Mr. Swank
Rhem
Lester ‘An Wyk
Cecil Va der Molen
God
Margy Nieuwsma
Lester van Wyk
Swank
Leslie J. Lanser
Ronald
Arthur Swank
Flora Swank
Junior Dear
Larry Vande Lune
Merle Vander Schaaf
Welcome Home Party and Neighborly Gathering Featured
A feature table displayed wedding photos of Mr and Mrs Swank and images of their nine grandchildren. Mrs William Engbers hosted a Welcome Neighbor party on Jan 18 honoring Mrs Reuben Terlouw after the Terlouws returned from Fort Smith Arkansas where Mr Terlouw served. Guests included many neighbors and friends, an electric appliance was given to the honoree, and a two course lunch followed. The next PEO chapter meeting is set for 2:30 on February 12 at Jane Gosselink’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Swank
William Engbers
Reuben Terlouw
Terlouw
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Wilbur Engbers
Clarence Bogaards
Louis G van Roekel
Bert Vander Werff
Marion de Geus
Andrew de Geus
George van
Engbers
Arthur G Kuiper
Rosalie Engbers
Kay Scholten Betrothed To Don Holmberg In Sioux Falls
Mr and Mrs Henry Scholten of Sioux Falls announce the engagement of their daughter Kay to Don Holmberg of Ames Iowa son of Mr and Mrs Ted Holmberg Ames Iowa Kay a former Argus Leader staffer now with Northern States Power Co Minneapolis in home economics She is a June 1956 graduate of Iowa State College Ames Her fiancé a graduate of Omaha University is pursuing a masters in architecture at the University of Minnesota and works for the Minneapolis Planning Board A fall wedding is planned Kays mother Helene Slobe is from Pella and Kay is granddaughter of Catherine Slobe.
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Kay
Don Holmberg
Ted Holmberg
Ames
Iowa
Miss Scholten
Argus Leader
Northern States Power Co
Minneapolis
Iowa State College
Omaha University
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis Planning Board
Jansen Anniversary Honored at Pella Gathering
Mr and Mrs Will D Jansen of Pella were surprised on their 25th wedding anniversary with hymns readings and a presented gift on Saturday January 26. Attendees included many Jansen and De Koning family members and Rev Doornbos offered a prayer. A follow up bridal shower for Mrs Kool featured yellow and white decor and gifts. Eastern Star plans, a Valentine exchange, and a school of instruction with Eloise Burkhart are noted for February events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will D. Jansen
Pella
Harriet de Koning
Junior Engbers
Henry Jansen
M. Doornbos
Dick Jansen
C. de Koning
Harriet
Rev. M. Doornbos
Eastern Star
Eloise’ Burkhart
Montezuma
Leighton Happy Hearts Meet Tackles Nutrition Topics
In Leighton Town Hall on January 21 the Leighton Happy Hearts group, 21 members and 11 visitors, heard Mrs. De Bruin discuss the D A R contest and Mrs. Glendening speak on nutrition topics. Carol Brummel, Connie Sedrel, Mary Burton, and Frances Wyngarden gave talks on vitamins, protein, milk, and cereals. Demonstrations included biscuits, fruit prep, and cocoa mix. Refreshments were served by Sedrel and Fleck and their mothers. Engagement announced for Clara Mae Van Gorp to Marvin F Huizenga of Allendale Michigan. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton Happy Hearts
Leighton Town Hall
de Bruin
Glendening
Carol Brummel
Connie Sedrel
Mary Burton
Frances Wyngarden
Carol
Donna Boerelyn
B Fleck
Judy den Adel
Mary van Zomeren
Shower honors Joan Vernooy at Mrs Jan gen home
Joan Vernooy was the honored guest at a shower hosted by Mrs. Mattie Jan gen and Miss Bertha Jan gen on Tuesday night November 27. After opening gifts, attendees visited. Others present included Mrs. Norma Nibbelink, Mrs. Grace Vernooy, Wilma Vernooy, Minnie Roose, Alicia Ver Meer, Nina De Jong, Effie Vander Hart, and Mrs. Nellie Tys-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Vernooy
Mattie
Bertha Jangen
Norma Nibbelink
Grace Vernooy
Wilma Vernooy
Minnie Roose
Alicia Ver Meer
Nina de Jong
Effie Vander Hart
Nellie Tys
Evening reception honors Gerrit Slykhuis and guests
Mrs Gerrit Slykhuis and Mrs Arie Van Gent hosted an evening gathering with hostesses Bertha and Mattie Jansen. Guests unable to attend sent gifts including Mrs Norris Hagan Mrs Wm Vander Molen Miss Tena Stursma and Mrs Paul Koopman. Refreshments were served at close.
Alpha Pet Omega banquet honors pledges at Central College
The Alpha Pet Omega drama society held its annual recognition dinner at the Central College campus Coffee Shop after morning pledges. Six new members were initiated at 11 AM in the Student Union, including Fred Reed and Sandra Woolverton who sang before the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Pet
Omega
Drama Society
Central College
Fred Reed
Jane Renen
Inta Simsons
Larry Sunken
Gwen ‘Vanden Berg
Sandra Woolverton
Community Notes Gather at Dutch Social Club Farewell
Peter Zwank and neighbors bid farewell with a poetry reading, guitar selections, a piano solo, and a Dutch reading. Bert Van Hemert and Gysbert Jan families announce moves, Sunshine Club meets at Pleasant Grove School, and a farewell coffee honors Mrs Gerrit Andringa with guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandridge School
Bert van Hemert
Gysbert Jansen
Clarence van Gorp
Simon Terlouw
Sweet Home
Peter Zwank
de Ruiter
Fred Dykens
Nick de Ruiter
Marilyn Terlouw
George van Vark
John Veenstra
North Main St
Pella
Gysbert Ja
Tainter Inalls
Monticello Bank Retires Claude Fothergill After 43 Years
Claude Fothergill of Monticello has retired from Monticello State Bank after 43 years of service. Now 70, he began work at the bank in 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Fothergill
Monticello
Monticello State Bank
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chronicle
Oclety
Swanks
Harry Fitch
Chap. Bu, P. E. O
Jane Gosselink
Broadway
Kay Scholten
Henry Scholten
S. 5Th Ave
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Jansens
Junior Kool
Andrew Kool
Leighton
Leighton Happy
Charlotte Burton
Karen Ver Ploeg
Ruth Fleck
John van Gorp
Madison St
Clara Mae
Marvin Fred Huizenga
Rev
Mra. F. M. Huizenga
Allendale, Mich
Bond
Clara Mae van Gorp
Valentine
Hosiery Club
Alpha Ps! Omega
Sunshine Club
Pleasant Grove School
Henrietta Blom
Elmer Klein
Roll
New Y
Dorothy Vander Linden
New Mexico
Irma Stursma
Henry Monster
Gerrit Andringa
Mesdames Nelle Vander Linden
Wilma Steenhock
Helen Ver Ploeg
June Moore
Cora Mae de Cook
Lois Wortman
Clara Sedrel
Ella Andeinga
Elva Monster
Andringas
Cook & Son Insurance Office
Cook & Son Insurance
Earl Pehlmann
Franklin St
Kodak Pony
Zeiss-Ikon
Kodak Signet
Paardekooper
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