Engagements and social notes from Pella Chronicle
Engagement announcements for Karen Louise Klein and James Robert Venhuizen, Lucille Van der Hart to Clifford Schaper, and Erma Joyce Van Veldhuizen, plus a 25th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Mitchell. Local club plans include visits to the Iowa State Legislature, Valentines to Home residents, and homemaker scholarship news. The item reviews community events and lists attendees and hosts at various gatherings in Pella and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Klein
Columbus
Pella
Karen Louise
James Robert Venhuizen
Thomas Venhuizen
Morrison
Minois
Henry van Veldhuizen
New Sharon
Erma Joyce
Merle D. Nunnikhoven
Anthony Nunnikhoven
Charles W. Mitchell
Stoffel Vander Hart
Godert Vander Hart
John Langstraat
Martin Slykhuis
Paul Vander Hart
Adrian M. Rozendaal
Lynnville
Lucille
Clifford Schaper
Fred Schaper
State Center
Mahaska County
Black Oak
Scott
Ed van Gilst
Harry Moffet
Iowa
Alvin, Vander
Wilt
Better Reading Council
Gerri
Marvin van Zee
Gilbert de Jong
EA van Gilet
Alvin
Wander
Wilpina
Vermeer World Tour Planned After Going Away Dinner
Gary Vermeer and his wife were honored at a February 1 going away dinner at the Van Wyk home. The couple will depart March 2 for a three month around the world trip with stops in Australia Japan Israel Europe and India. The event featured a globe centerpiece and flags, with prayers and a toast for their voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Vermeer
Louis van Wyk
New England
South
U. S
Iowa
Brazil
Vermeer
San Francisco
Australia
Mission Stations
Alan Arkema
Gary
Vermeer Mfg. Co
Japan
Israel
Europe
M. de Berdt
India
Connie de Bruin
Korea
Peter Boelens
Ceylon
Clarence van Ens
Formosa
Isaac C. Jen
Revi.g. van: Oyen
Sillev
Gary Ver*méer
Mary Ann
Vérmeer
Harry ‘Vermeer
G. van Oyen
Case Vander ‘Hart
Willis
Vandé Svoorty Mem
Marvin BraxWoott
Marion van: Wyk
Ron 2Houk
Magi Rie
Light Rays on Christian Dying and Spiritual Readiness
The piece reflects on death from a Christian perspective, citing Moses, Paul, Peter, and John. It frames dying as a conscious departure to a better existence, an exchange of present life for a future reward, and highlights preparation and faith as key to facing death without dread. The article urges believers to look forward with expectation and trust in the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
God
Moab
Bethpvor
Apostle Paul
Timothy Paul
Peter
Jesus
John
John Van Waardhuizen Leaves for Fort Leonard Wood
Pvt John Van Waardhuizen has begun six months of active duty at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri with a basic training regiment. He previously worked in the printing department at Pella Rosscreen Co and is the son of Mr and Mrs Milton Van Waardhuizen. Address on file shows Pvt John Van Waardhuizen ER 17604522 Co C 3rd Bn 3rd Tag Regt Basic Fort Leonard Wood Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Waardhuizen
U. S. Army
Fort Leonard Wood
John
Pella Rosscreen Co
Milton van Waardhuizen
John“Van Waardhuizen
Co. C
Fort Leonard Wood, Mo
Kaiser Couple Celebrates 67th Anniversary in Manchester
Mr and Mrs John Kaiser formerly of Delhi have lived in Manchester for a year and observed their 67th wedding anniversary at Rippon nursing home. Mrs Kaiser will turn 91 in March and Mr Kaiser 97 in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kaiser
Delhi
Manchester
Rippon Nursing Home
Pella Chronicle Highlights For February 12 1963
Local newspaper page from February 12 1963 features brief notes and notices. Items likely include community happenings, upcoming events, and small notices relevant to residents of Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Pella
Marriage Licenses Headline From Knoxville Area
Marriage licenses list several young couples in Knoxville and surrounding towns. Daryl Jordan aged 24 and Connie Lou Dainty aged 24 from Knoxville announce their union. Others include Donald Ray Shilling 18 and Nancy Jean Findley 16 from Pleasantville, Stephen Cook 20 of Swan wed Marsha Althea Hines 19, William Connell 36 of Hollywood Florida to Lona Jean Hale 22 of Knoxville, Gary Galvin 18 of Knoxville to Linda Marsh 17 of Bussey, Albert Wayne Langstraat 17 of Otley to Jo Ann Hulleman 18 of Pella, Gerrit Raymond Branderhorst 21 of Newton to Wilmena Schimmel 20 of Pella, and Jerry Van Sant 18 of Newton to Bertha Jennie Kaldenberg 16 of Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daryl Jordan
Knoxville
Connie Lou Dainty
Donald Ray Shilling
Nancy Jean Findley
Pleasantville
Stephen Cook
Swan
Marsha Althea Hines
William Connell
Hollywood
Florida
Lona Jean Hale
Gary Galvin
Linda Marsh
Bussey
Albert Wayne Langstraat
Otley
Jo Ann Hulleman
Pella
Gerrit Raymond Branderhorst
Newton
Wilmena Schimmel
Jerry van Sant
Bertha Jennie Kaldenberg
Retired Amy Manson Leaves 40 Years at Clarinda Greenhouse
Amy Manson retired after more than four decades at Clarinda Greenhouses. She was honored with a swivel rocker presented by the staff to mark her milestone of service prior to joining the rocking chair crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlit Bile
Amy Manson
Clarinda
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Mary
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Stat Powitts
General Mills
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Charles Mitchells
Karen Klein
Erma van Veldhuizen
Lucille Rozendaal
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William van Norden
Marilyn
Hubert Struik
Carol
Maurice Groenendyk
Jill
Lowell
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Viola
Juli
Rita
Christy
Betty Schuring
Nora
Martin and Byran
Lois van Kooten
Hattie Fopma
Richard Fopma
Donald van Kooten
William Zylstra
Gertie Jansen
Charley Guy
Edwin
Melvin Jansen
Dzelmar van Kooten
Junior Vos
Jennie Fopma
Sylvia
Bernice Fopma
Harold Beyer
Henry
Robert Jansen
William Jansen
Junior Engbers
Ronald Jansen
Case de Koning
Harriet
Albert de Koning
Jake Schut
Carroll de Ko
Willeda van Essen
Judi Vaughn
Katdersberg
Pena
John de Haan
Hoogendoorn
William Verhoef
Andrew de Kock
Simon Verhoef
Danny
Gertie Sterk
Tunis Vanden Broek
Jeanine
Theo
Jim Veenstra
John Veenstra
Kathy
Pete Branderhorst
Peter Allen
Tunis van Walbeek
Gregory
Joe van Walbeek
Corinne
Bill Cornelissen
Goris Verburg
Teddy and
Donny
Case de Haan
Korving Woensdregt
W. D. Hol
Myron van Oppenuizen
Wm. Kroes
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America
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Ulrich Motor Company
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