Local Weddings and Anniversary Observance Noted
The record reports the January 20 wedding of Joan Mesenbring Alice Rule and Katherine Brosnahsn with lavender aprons as gifts from the bride’s aunt Mrs Henry Steckelberg. Details include the brides education at Manilla High School class of 1955 and employment in Omaha with Mutual Insurance, and the groom’s Knoxville High School class of 1958, American Institute of Telegraphy 1954, and service as telegrapher at Perry for Milwaukee railroad. A Southbound wedding trip was planned. Also celebrated is Mr and Mrs Peter J Zwank’s 25th anniversary on January 12 1956 with a Sandridge schoolhouse reception. A long program of songs sketches and poems followed, ending with a lunch served by neighborhood Indies and a blue silver table centerpiece gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Mesenbring
Alice Rule
Katherine Brosnahsn
Henry Steckelberg
Bernice Grage
Manilla High School
Omaha
Mutualsurance Company
Knoxville High School
American Institute of Telegraphy
Perry
Milwaukee Railroad
South
Peter J. Zwank
Sandridge School
Roland Eysink
Robert de Ruiter
Donna de Rui
Mrs
Arlene van Gorp
Ro Ruiter
C. van Go
Arie van Haaften
Fred Dykens
Nick de Ruiter
Robert
de Ruiter
C. van Gorp
Donna de Ruiter
Arlene van Dorp
Geo. van Vark
Clarence van Gorp
Arie van Heuren
Gerrit Eysink
Louis van Haaften
Zwank
Charles Agan
Denison
Bill Jones
Marilyn Rae’ Berndt
Des Moines
Carolyn Downey
James Karr
Knoxville
Lester Steckelberg
Menlo
Scranton
Engagement and wedding notices from Iowa events
Mr and Mrs Peter J De Ham er of Eddyville announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn to Gerald De Jong of Pella. A mid winter wedding was solemnized January 29 at First Presbyterian Church Manilla Iowa for Janice Schwiese and Paul LeRoy Karr with a ceremony featuring baskets of mums gladioli pink, organ music, and a two tier cake prepared by Mrs Henry Steckelberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Manilla
Iowa
Janice Lea Schwiese
Wilbur Schwiese
Paul LeRoy Karr
Harold Karr
Knoxville
John M. Klosterbeer
Van Dellen and Hiemstra Wed in Pella Home Ceremony
Alayne Van Dellen and Donald J. Hiemstra were united in marriage January 20 1956 at the Hettinga home in Pella. Dr Thomas Boslooper officiated a candlelit double ring ceremony attended by immediate family. The bride wore lace over net with a fingertip veil. Attendants were Leora Quinn and Robert Hiemstra. The couple plans a short wedding trip and now reside near Pella on route 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alayne van Dellen
Donald J. Hiemstra
John Hiemstra
Pella
Siebelt Hettinga
Thomas Boslooper
Second Reformed Church of
Max Kuyk
Laurence Groeters
Eric Coates
J. S. Bach
Leora Quinn
Robert Hiemstra
Route 1
Lavendar and White Wedding Cake Baked by Omaha Friends
In the bride's lavender and white colors a miniature bride and groom arch top the cake. Assisting with baking and decorating were Mrs. Lester Hass and Mrs. Dean Henry. Donna Boyer cut the cake and Helen Cubrick poured. Both helpers are friends of the bride from Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Hass
Dean Henry
Donna Boyer
Helen Cubrick
Omaha
Bridal reception details highlight wedding table setup and staff
The bridal table featured a white linen cloth and a top layer cake with candles on both sides. Name cards resembled white slippers, and mint favors were lavender-tied. Mrs Sivert Jensen served as receptionist. Alpha Waterbury of Sioux City and Janice Hodne of Manning managed gifts. Shirley Vinke and Maxine Sextro of Manning handled guest books. Kitchen hostesses included Mrs Neil Vermuele Mrs Henry Ewoldt Mrs Frank James Mrs Ray Jorgensen and Mrs Andrew Carothers. Waitresses were Sandra Nieman Mary Roberts Marian
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sivert Jensen
Alpha Waterbury
Sioux City
Janice Hodne
Manning
Shirley Vinke
Maxine Sextro
Neil Vermuele
Henry Ewoldt
Glandular Inflammation Treatable by Non Surgical Methods
Aged men suffer from glandular inflammation and rely on non surgical treatments offered by the Excelsior Institute in Excelsior Springs Missouri. The institute reports hundreds of patients treated successfully with soothing relief and renewed vitality, and offers a free book detailing their method with no obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Institute
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Diatron weight loss product promises money back
An advertisement offers the DIATRON weight loss product with a money back guarantee. Sold by Carpenter Drug Store in Pella, the bottle costs $3.00 and promises hunger control without dieting. The claim urges immediate purchase with a full refund if no weight loss is seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter Drug Store
Pella
Courtesy guests listed at evening gathering
A lengthy list of attendees appears including Ronald Zwan and many couples such as Mr. and Mrs. John B. Gosselink and John Daryl, Mr. and Mrs. Nick De Ruiter, Robert, Donna and Carol, Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Eysink, Roland Eysink, Ruth De Zwarte, and numerous Van Gorp, Ter Louw, Van Haaften, Jansen, Vanden Baard, Eeling, Ver ae Bei ng, and Van Vark families among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Zwan
John B. Gosselink
John Daryl
Nick de Ruiter
Robert
Donna
Carol
Gerrit Eysink
Roland Eysink
Ruth de Zwarte
Bernard van Zante
Steve
Arie van Englehoven
Clarence van Gorp
Arlene
Vivian
Twyla
Daryl
Louis van Haaften
Marvin
Paul Bandstra
Fred Dykens
Harold
Eloise
Joh R. van Gorp
A. J.ter Louw
Gysbert Jansen
Baby
Marion Vanden Baard
Karen
David
Vernon van Gorp
Shirley
Loren
Barbara
Simon Ter Louw
Joanne
Alice
Bert van Hemert
Jake Eeling
R. H. Eysink
John van Vark
Henry Nieuwama
Lois
Vandele
Mem
Donald
Ind
Rook’ Lawrence
Alley
Mra
John E. Ter Louw
Nancy
Marilyn
Am van der Zyl
Herman Terkamp
Ben Ver
Neal de Rondo
John W
Grand Junction couple marks 68th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Cal Howard of Grand Junction recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. He is 92 and she is 83, and they are likely among Iowa's longest-wed couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Howard
Grand Junction
Iowa
Captain James Cook Sights Antarctic Ice Mass in 1770 Voyage
Admiralty records note Captain James Cook first sighted the Antarctic ice mass while circumnavigating the continent during his 1770 voyage. The discovery marked a key moment in polar exploration and expanded geographic knowledge of the southern regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cook
Antarctica
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Little Brown Church
Ehter
Mra. M. Goemant
Cornelius Rook
Nethen
Towa
West First Street
Zwanks
Sybenga
Tra
Tome
Peter J. de Hamer
Eddyville
Mar
Schwiese—Karr
Marilyn de Hamer
van Dellen—Hiemstra
Floyd Vander Zyl
Jefferson Ph
Tilecrest
Pella Floor Crafters
John M. van Dyk
Hartford
Earl Fehineens
Bac
America
Buick
Cueee Ie
He Ieee
VOS Farm Equipment
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