Golden 50th Anniversary Held By Monster Family
On February 10 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs L J Monster of Pella route 3 was observed with an open house last Saturday due to a storm. About 100 friends and relatives attended at the Vander Molen home in Pella to wish the couple happiness. Granddaughters Twylah Monster and Darlene Beyer helped with guest book and bells as guests were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Monster
Pella
William Vander Molen
2sDurhiy
Twylah Monster
Darlene Beyer
Open House Planned for Vriezelaar Anniversary
Robert and Larry Vriezelaar of Perryton Texas announce open house for Rev and Mrs G M Vriezelaar on their 26th wedding anniversary. The event is at the American Legion hall from 7 to 9 PM Monday. Rev Vriezelaar is son of Sarah and the late Ira Vriezelaar of Pella and Mrs Vriezelaar, formerly Irene Kelderman of Des Moines. Friends and relatives invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Larry Vriezelaar
G. M. Vriezelaar
Perryton
Texas
American Legion Hall
Vriezelaar
Sarah
Ira Vriezelaar
Pella
Irene Kelderman
Peter
Anna Kelderman
Des Moines
Oskaloosa Couple Celebrates 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Gysbert Ryken mark forty years of marriage with an open house at their East Oska residence on Thursday. Friends and relatives are invited to celebrate this milestone.
Vander Zyls mark silver wedding with social hall celebration
Mart and Mrs Floyd Vander Zyl celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on January 16 with a social hall gathering. pink white and silver decor featured a floral centerpiece and three tier cake. Naomi Circle hosted a tray lunch. waitresses included Eileen Klein and others. Rev De Jong offered a prayer as organ music filled the afternoon tea. Additional family and friends joined for the weekend events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Klein
Bonnie van Wyk
Lois de Haan
Lois Roorda
Betty Vracer Zyl
Vander Zyl
Laigettion Baardd
Betty
A. Dé Jong
Betiret
Jatan Iden
Eunice
Betin
de Jong
V: der'Zyls
Marie
Anna
Agnes
Everetta van der Hart
van der Zyls
Gerrit Steenhoek
Paul Roorda
Howard
Harry’ Newendorp
Henry, Klein
Eileen
Joe Stient Tjes
Fragmentary obituary notes reveal a family history
The text shows a damaged entry noting a marriage on February 27, 1920 at a home, with mentions of Sunda, a child ill, and a family of eleven grandchildren. Scattered fragments obscure full names and locations.
Van Gilsts Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Peter Van Gilst celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary on Tuesday February 9 at the Oh Reformed Church in Cedar Iowa with a dinner for children relatives and friends A program by the Van Gilst children and Rev C Van Essen preceded an open house in the evening which due to severe weather was canceled They were married at the Klein home in Pella on February 9 1910 and lived on farms near Pella Osage Wright and Wright Iowa before settling east of Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Péter
van Gilst
Oh Reformed
Cedar
Iowa
Bass van Cise
Henry
Veldhuizen
Ily
Fiaies
C. van. Essen
Henry Dewarte
G. van Ee
Helen
Menninga
van- Gilst
Man Essen
Peter van Gilst
Nellie Klein
William Klein
Pella
Os‘kaloosa
iWright
Honoring Van Hemerts on 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Murray Van Hemert of Otley were feted for their 25th wedding anniversary with two gifts from neighbors at the Van Hemert farm on Friday February 12. A later visit by relatives on February 18 and a day visit by daughters Melba and Twila plus son-in-law Donald Thompson added best wishes and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray van Hemiert
Otley
van Hemert
Fillis Ie
Melba
Twila
Donald
Mr. van Hemert
van Hemerts
Recital Highlights Miss Redeker at Pélla College
Senior Miss Redeker presented piano and organ works in a recital at Pélla College. She studied organ at Lavvretars and has served as organist at Third and Second Reformed Churches in Pélla. Following the recital, Mu Gamma Pi will host a reception in the East Lounge of the Student Union. Next year she plans to teach music in New Brunswick and pursue graduate study in music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redekéter
Sand
Haven
Pella
The
College
Third Reformed
Second Reformed
Pélla
Mu Gamma Pi
Central
Miss Redeker
Kathy
New Brunswick
of -Sa
Educators to Meet At Knoxville Tonight
County teachers are invited to a regular Marion County meeting at the Knoxville area in Des Moines. Gene McCombs Comer will report on the Iowa State Education Association debate and actions from the Delegate Assembly held February 5-6. All teachers are urged to attend to hear delegates discuss activities and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Kenruary
Enochle
Otate
Gene McCombs
Dele- MMI
ISEA
Des Mines
Iowa ‘State Education Association
Local couples celebrate wedding anniversaries
Mr and Mrs Gary Vader Hart Leena observe their 26th wedding anniversary on Monday February 22. Mr and Mrs Henry De Zwarte of 911 Franklin plan their 50th anniversary on Thursday March 8. Vogelaar family marks their 25th anniversary on Saturday February 27 with open house from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Vader Harts
Leena
Henry de Zwarte
Franklin
Vogelaar
Marion County Medical Society Elects Officers for 1960
Dr. Gene K. Van Zee of Pella was elected president of the Marion County Medical Society for 1960. Other officers, all MDs, include D. A. Mater of Knoxville as vice president, C. R. Burroughs of Knoxville as secretary treasurer, Peter Van Zante of Pella as delegate, and D. A. Mater as alternate delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene K. van Zee
Pella
Marion County Medical Society
D.A. Mater of
Knoxville
C. R. ,Burroughs
Peter van Zante
D. A. Mater
Exhibition on Engravings From Sixteenth to Twentieth Centuries
Gallery displays feature prints such as aquatints and drypoints by noted artists including Hay Rijn and Albrech. The show runs through February 29 with broad access, study rooms available by special arrangement, and a public invitation to visit the exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay Rijn
Albrech
Treir Tral College
Welfare Grants and Aid Totals for January Report
January welfare figures show 84,848 Old Age Assistance cases statewide totaling 2,568,777 dollars, averaging 74.641 per family. Aid to Blind and related medical services contributed 125,590 dollars on average 3832 per recipient. Dependent Children grants covered 10,766 dollars in January to 282 individuals, with drugs and medical services included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Tee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Martin Winks
Leighton
Stanley
Be Knoxville
Marion Vandens
Gerrit Menning
Mr. and
Mrs. L.J. Monster
Mrs. Vriezelaar
Mr. and Mrs. Gyébe
Oskaloosa
Gysbert Ryken Ivenue
Oskaserve
George
Sunda
Ildren
Grangchilsre Helt
Cate Éna
Honor van Hemerts
Roy Karr
Bill
Shorry
Susan
Albert Vander Peut
Mary
Ann
Alvin
Marion Vandeely Morris
Gene
Ak ‘Han
Tony Langstraat
Larry
Wayne
Tony ‘Jr
Dennis
Janet
Janice
Alice
Marion de Penning
Ruth
Nancy
Mary Beth
Leland Balmer
Dick Kuiper
Lyman de Most
Bakker
Rus
DE Zwarte
Dr. van Zee
County ‘Medical Group
George Washington
Western Auto Store
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