Social notes of multiple Iowa families gathered for celebrations
A parade of gatherings marks Feb and March events. Mrs Merlin Roorda hosts a gift shower, Mr and Mrs Gerrit Klein celebrate 45th anniversary with family and gifts, and Miss Johanna Fiene named Marion County Home Demonstration Agent. Numerous neighbors attend showers, dinners, and birthday parties across Monroe, Otley, Pella, Kellogg, New Sharon, and Leighton with gifts, programs, and meals.
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Merlin Roorda
Deli
John van Elswyk
Joe Willemsen
Monroe
Henry Willemsen
Jeff Willemsen
Reasnor
Neal Willemsen
Otley
Pearl Roorda
Bussey
Frances D. Poortinga
Clarence Mathes
CG. van Lint
Pel
Mildred van Zee
J. van Dusseldorp
A Schilt
Lena
John Klein
A. de. Young
John
Peut
Marion CO
Johanna Fiene
Lockwood
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Marion County
Farm Bureau
4-It Girls Club
Women Home Project Committee
Knoxville
Fiene
Iowa State College
Ames
Early
Iowa
Sarah Porter Ellis
State
Surprised on 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Peter Bandstra were pleasantly surprised by relatives on their 25th anniversary at their Harvey home on Saturday afternoon February 18. The gathering featured visiting singing Psalms readings and a two course lunch. Guests included Bart Bandstra of Oskaloosa Andrew Bandstra of Tainter Case Van Dyke Sully Will Stursma Sr and Will Stursma Jr among others.
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Charles Newendorp
Tunis de Heer
Walter de Heer
J.C. Vroom
Margaret
C. J. Vroom
C. M. Vroom
Oskaloosa
Ben Brouwer
New Sharon
Harry Newendorp
C. Kole
Gerald Meppelink
Elmer
Edith Newendorp
Rev
A. Haverkamp
G. J. Klein
Highway No. 14
Monroe
Mrs. Klein
J. M.carlson
Jake Verwers
Kellogg
L. Wielard
Pella
H. H. Rozenberg
Martha Grace
Gerrit
Andrew van Hulzen
Wm. Rozenberg
Joyce Barnes
Scott U
C. W. Clement
Lanser
Sully
John Lanser
Joanna
Betty
Peter
Killduff
Gerit J. Jansen
Man
Catherine
Clarence
Arlene
Wm. Laverman
Peter van Arkel
Patricia
William
Aric van Arkel
Dorothy
Marvin Mintle
Wm. Lanser Jr
Gary Vern
Connie van Ma‘ En
Blaine
Fred de Boer
John M. ‘Harvey
Johanna Blom
Jacob Vos
Helen Vos
Ruth Deur
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Minnie Bokhoven
Jeanette Bokhoven
Charlotte’ de Jong
Cornelia van Wyngaarden
Cornelius Vander Hart
Barney Dunsbergen
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Robert
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Agnes
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Mitchellville
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Doran
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East First
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Irene
W. A. van Haaften
Henry Sedrel
L. Overbergen
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Rosetta
Willa Mae
Ronald
Orlo
John de Bruin
M Harry de Bruinson Junior
Joe van Haaften
Carolyn
A. W. van Haaften
G. A. Hasselman
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Eileen
Clayton Ustermarkt
Verlan
Kenneth
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Neal Hiemstra
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Cane
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Married Twenty Five Years Amid Family Celebrations
Local notice summarizes anniversaries and birthdays with large family gatherings. It highlights a 25 year marriage with multiple daytime and evening luncheon guests, a first grandchild born this year, and an 81st birthday celebrated by Mrs. De Prenger with many relatives attending. additional items mention a 41st wedding anniversary and a wedding at Otley.
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Everett G. Jansen
Case Dunbergen
Will Dunsbergen
Wilma Dunsbergen
Everett Jansen
Bennie Dubergen
Marilyn
Case Dunsen
Connie
Mabel
Bill Dunsbe
Norma Jiverett
D. Jansen
Chi
Ralph Richardson
Dale
Carl Klein Earl
Wilbur Schnell
Charlene Faye
Clarence Wheatcraft
Raymond Fleck
Bernard de Zwarte
Willtorf
Will’ Klyn
Wilni
Lois Jean
Bennsbergen
Gertrude Jansen
Kempy delight at the Play Guild production
Thursday evening February 16 the high school auditorium hosted the Play Guilds all college comedy Kempy. Minnekus Sehakel sparked big laughs as Pa Bence and the entire cast clicked with the lively domestic farce. The pre show music by a local orchestra drew hearty audience approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnekus Sehakel
Pa” Bence
M. Schakel
Cast, characters, and witty mix up in local play
The review praises Professor Gould and Helen Vanderpol, plus Helen Edwards for guiding the production. It highlights Ma Benee played by Sara Schakel and Jane by Jean Oxenford, with Ruth by Lela Braden and Kate by Virginia Van Gorp. Duke Merrill and Duke Merrill actor Henry Poppen, Tom Ervin, and Gordon Aalbers are noted for fitting their roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Gould
Helen Vanderpol
Helen Edwards
Ma Benee
Sara Schakel
Jane
Jean Oxenford
Lela Braden
Ruth
Kate
Virginia van Gorp
Kempy
James
Duke Merrill
Henry Poppen
Tom Ervin
Gordon Aalbers
Real estate agent husband of Jane referenced in play
A brief community note mentions Ben Wade, a real estate agent and husband of Jane, as part of a late evening commentary after a play. The passage notes audience reaction to a comedy and looks ahead to the Players' Guilds final performance of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Ben Wade
Players' Guild
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