Leighton Couple Wed in Ebenezer Reformed Church
Betty Rempe and Kenneth Van Maanen united in marriage on December 27, 1950, at 2 pm in Leighton's Ebenezer Reformed Church before about 150 guests. A white Bible bouquet, velvet gowns, and a marine blue groom suit highlighted a formal ceremony with church music and a reception in the basement. The Van Maanens plan to live north of Leighton until mobilized. Roses to celebrate 50th anniversary with open house February 13 at A. H. Roose home in Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Joan Rempe
Kenneth van Maanen
Leighton
Ebenezer Reformed Church
N. M. Rempe
Charles van Maanen
G. A. Aalberts
Esther de Jong
Mareia van Maanen
Don de Prenger
Don’ de Prenger
Rempe
John Roozeboom
Elaine Vander Ploeg
Pella
Smiliar
Patty Rempe
Mike Sedrel
Allen Rempe
Henry Roozeboom
Gary Vande Voort
Howard de Prenger
Wilbur Rempe
John van Zonk
Dirk Beintema
Beulah Klein
Dick van Zee
Junella van Maanen
Thelma Grandia
Dorothy Blom
Frances Heslinga
June de Cook
Mareie Vulster
Betty den Hartog
Wesley de Young
Delwin Vander Linden
Charlotte van Maanen
Max Tocksema
Florence van Maanen
Eunice Rempe
van Maanens
A. H. Roose
Peoria
Thefternoon
Bokhovenes Observe 37th Wedding Anniversary
H W Bokhoven marked their 37th anniversary on Monday February 6 with a congratulatory visit and a two course lunch later that evening. Attending were Mr and Mrs I L Bokhoven Marilyn and Helen, Mr and Mrs G Bokhoven and son Gary, Mr and Mrs L Rooze Barbara and Jerry, Mr and Mrs A Bokhoven and Karen Joy, Mr and Mrs L Blom Dena Bokhoven and Anna Bokhoven, with O Bokhoven unable to attend due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Bokhoven
IL Bokhoven
Marilyn
Helen
G. Bokhoven
Gary
L. Rooze
Barbara
Jerry
A. Bokhoven
Karen Joy
Farewell party honors Haar Rus Vander Kamp families
A group including Mr and Mrs Alberthus Haar selaar Mr and Mrs Pete Rus and Mr and Mrs Don ald Vander Kamp and families were feted Friday Jan 19 at Sandridge school house. Simon Ter Louw led singing with Gladys Leusink at the piano as Franz Ter Louw screened films from Macy’s New York Guatemala industry and coffee processing, followed by a small keepsake unwrapping and a cafeteria lunch. Mrs C N Cole celebrated her 95th birthday February 6 with an Open Toys reception hosted by the Klyns, Rev E Tanis leading hymns and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberthus Haarselaar
Pete Rus
Donald Vander Kamp
Sandridge
Simon Ter Louw
Gladys Leusink
Franz Ter Louw
America
Macy
New York
John R. van Gorp
Ter Louw
Guatemala
C .N. Cole
Jim Klyn
Aml
Central College Student Recital At Douwstra Chapel
The second student recital of the year at Douwstra Chapel tonight at 7 30 features newcomers Bonnie Van Zemeren of Pella on piano and Dale Jansen of Sully singing two numbers. The program includes works by Torelli Schubert Brahms Chopin and Debussy among others, with many noted local performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douwstra
Pella
Bonnie van Zemeren
Dale Jansen
Sully
Tu Lo Sai
Torelli
Blue Water
Rowley
Seth Huisman
Schubert
Bonnie van Zomeren
Tiersot
Dunhill
Milton Scholten
Brahms
Shirley Kooistra
Chopin
Larry de Vries
Debussy
Strauss
Kramer
Charles
Carleton Willis
Walther
Foudrain
Liza Lehmann
Olive Camille Hancock
Handel
the Wanderer
Percy Walley
MacDowell
Van Dorts Honored on 40th Anniversary
A surprise fortieth wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Van Dort drew 108 relatives and friends to the basement of the 1st Christian Reformed Church on February 2. Robert Monsma led as master of ceremonies and Mrs. Wm. Branderhorst baked the wedding cake as gifts were presented. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Niko Branderhorst from the Netherlands and Mr. Gysbert Vander Beek visiting from Amsterdam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1St
Christian Reformed Church
Wm. van Dort
Robert Monsma
Wm. Branderhorst
Niko Branderhorst
Netherlands
Gys
Lake Prairie 4-H Club February Meeting at Blom Home
The Lake Prairie 4-H Club met February at Don Blom’s home with twenty-two members and leaders present. Pledges, discussion of weekly meetings, wildlife and conservation as this year’s theme, bulletins, and plans for a talent show and party were decided. Committee members include Johnny Gosselink, John Van Zemeren, Donna Veenstra, and Doris Dockendorff. Refreshments were served afterward. The WCTU will meet Tuesday at Mrs. C. O. Anderson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Vander Linden
Abe Nunnikhoven
Lloyd van Zante
Gradus de Cook
Henry de Cook
L. Blom
John Vander Werf
Ira de Cook
John van Rheenen
C. van Vante
Gradus van Zante
Abe Vanden Herg
Will Gran
Spoelstra
Henry
Dickie Blom
Lester Vander Linden
Vander Dens
Lake Prairie
4-H Club
Don Blom
Gerrit van Haalen
Johnny Gosselink
Doris Dockendorff
Band Concert on Central Campus Pleases Large Crowd
Despite bitter cold and flu absences, the Central College band held its first concert at Douwstra Chapel. The program ranged from Bach to Grieg to Hungarian dance and Rodgers and Hammerstein, with Jack Gibbons' trumpet solo and duets by Olive Hancock and Milton Scholten praised. Laurence Grooters received commendation for directing the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Douwstra Chapel
Jack Gibbons
Olive Hancock
Milton Scholten
Laurence Grooters
Farm Bureau honors Mabaska County teacher Florence Van Maanen
Florence Van Maanen of Leighton, daughter of Mr and Mrs William, teaches in New Sharon after two years at Central College. The Iowa Farm Bureau scholarship program highlights her as a typical recipient and farm girl who returned to teach in a rural community. She now instructs 24 first graders, underscoring the bureau’s emphasis on placing suitable teachers in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Bureau
Mabaska County
New Sharon
Florence van Maanen
Willian
van Maanen
Leighton
Farm Bureau
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Leighton Church
John Sybenga
Rempe—Van Maanen
Portergrove Aid
Portermove Aid
James Ver
Main St. Tella
V. F. W. Auxiliary
Bokhovens
C. N. Cole
Bethany
van Hemert
Bert van Hemert
A. J. Ter Louw
Jacob Prins
India
Bagdad
Dulce
New Mexico
Paul’ Bandstra
Jesus
H. Kaldenberg
A. J. Ter
Ver Meer
Dick Ver Ploeg
Mother's Department
The
Federated Club
M. M. Dockendorff
Baptist Ladies Aid Meeting
Ladies Aid
Esther Boat
Helen Kuyper
Vander Lindens
van Dorts
Buerkens
AL A. U. W
Florence Buerkens
Broadway
Theresa Nieburg
A. Ala. W
John H. Rennink
Richard Septer
Edward Hoffman
Lambert Olsthorn
Henry Bennink
Raymond Bennink
Cecilia
Lucille Olsthorn
Joyce Lane Bennink
Donna Bennink
Linda Louise Bennink
Nancy Septer
Marion Septer
Geraldean
Dan Kloosterman
Bennink
Taintor
L. P
BLOM
Haeger
Armstrong
Hoover
Youngstown
Hotpoint
Cosco
Sunbeam
Bureau Farmer
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