Terpstra 35th anniversary celebrated in OsKalooosa event
Frank Terpstra and wife marked 35 years with a February 8 gathering in the Oska loosa YMCA rooms. Over 150 relatives attended including all 10 children and 16 of 17 grandchildren. The celebration featured stories, poetry, music, and a three tiered anniversary cake as family members hosted and served guests. The couple, wed December 8 1928 in Oskaloosa Iowa, have lived in the area all their lives.
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Y.M.C.A
Oskaloosa
Frank Terpstra
Bruce Allen Terpstra
Frank Jr
Gene
Frances) Ferguson
Donna
Janet
Paul
Wright
Chester Terpstra
Gerrit
Florence
Vander Meiden
Linda
Lyle
Mark
Marcia
Pella
Willis
Jean) Henricks
Kenley
Kirt
Vonnie
Ankeny
Clarence
Harriet) Bennink
Sharon
Allen
Sherry
Cedar Falls
Frank Terpstra Jr
Diana
Bruce
Leighton
Leroy
Carolyn
Clark
Michael
Lois
Eddyville
Edward
Gloria
David
Harvey van Kooten
Gloria Terpa
Terpstra
Clarence Bennink
Ralph Kempenaar
Carolyn Clark
Harriet Bennink
Donna Ferguson
Florence Vander Meiden
Gloria Terpstra
Frances Ferguson
Jean Hinricks
Wilma Terpstra
Janet Ferguson
Linda Vander Meiden
Gerrit Vander Meiden
Fred van Dyke
Jacob Stouwie
Frank Jr. Terpstra
Leroy Clark
Wanderings and a life of Central College in Pella
Column recalls a busy week in Pella tied to Central College events including Macbeth performances, an Academic Seminar with Dr. Paul, a brass choir concert, and a patriotic musical at the Christian grade school. The writer notes student narrators, accompanists, and a strong audience, plus Devin’s haircut and a Washington’s Birthday pie gathering with local families.
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ABC
Devin
Central College
Central
Federated Woman's Club
Wiliam Paul
America
Cenans
Pella
New Central
Paul Ammerman
Beatrice Werner
Bonnie Ten Dolle
Witch
Anton Kastberg
Porter
Paul Rogaard
Macduff
Richard Rietveld
Francis Bos Engaged to Lyle Huisken of Minnesota
Mr and Mrs Abram Bos of Pella announce the engagement of their daughter Francis Lorene Bos to Lyle Huisken son of Mr and Mrs Joe Huisken of Edgerton Minnesota The couple plans a August wedding Miss Bos teaches second grade at Pella Christian grade school Mr Huisken attends Dordt College in Sioux Center Iowa
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Abram Bos
Pella
Francis Lorene
Lyle Huisken
Joe Huisken
Edgerton
Minn
Miss Bos
Pella Christian Grade School
Huisken
Dordt College
Van Genderens 25th wedding anniversary honored
Mr. and Mrs. Van Genderen were honored at a Sunday afternoon courtesy in the Community building for their 25th wedding anniversary. Hostesses were Mrs. Wilbur Stanley Mrs. Lavern Jones and Mrs. Albert Terpstra. The refreshment table featured lavender and white decorations and a silver 25 centerpiece with a money tree as a guest gift. The event focused on socializing and taking pictures.
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Everett van Genderen
Beverly
Ronald
Minnie van Genderen
Harris van Genderen
Julie
Newton
Arlo van Hoever Penni
Danny
Virginia
Montezuma
Wilbur Stanley
Doyle Schultz
Sonja
Kevin
Timmy
Glen van Genderen
Mike
Marcia
Albert Terpstra
Teresa
Craig
Kyle
Lavern Jones
Margaret Polka
Lynnville
Albert ‘Terpstra
Joint farewell and welcome at Otley school
Neighbors held a joint farewell for Gerald Van Dusseldorp Ed Hiemstra and Marvin Bloem families at the Otley school house on Friday evening February 7. Jerry Van Wyk and Tunis Sterk families were welcomed into the community. Present were numerous local families and refreshments were served by Mrs. Henry Beyer Mrs. Roy Van Vark and Mrs. Pete Rus.
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Gerald van Dusseldorp
Ed Hiemstra
Marvin Bloem
Otley School
Jerry van Wyk
Tunis Sterk
Bob Beyer
Vici
Vance
Bernie Vance
Elizabeth Poortinga
Evelyn
Phyllis
Sharon
Hessel van Zante
Cynthia
Laurel
Lenora
Henry Beyer
Elmer van Wyk
Dennis
Allen
Russell
Lauvonne
Gerrit Sneller
Bonnie
Roy van Vark
Pete Rus
Music program for Federated Women on Tuesday
A nine member brass group under Robert Rittenhouse performed music from the 16th and 17th centuries for Federated Club members at Central College Student Union. Pieces included Palestrina and Gabrieli works, Pezel pieces, Locke and G Gabrieli.
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Robert Rittenhouse
Student Union of
Central College
Palestrina
A. Gabrieli
Johann Pezel
Charles II
Locke
G. Gabrieli
Quentin Kuyper
Pella
Gionnini
Wedding Anniversary Open House at First Reformed Church
Relatives and friends are invited to an open house from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the First Reformed Church of Pella to honor Marie De Reus and Engel Van Steenis. The couple married March 3, 1914, at the bride’s parents’ home in Pella and are parents of three, with nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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First Reformed
Pella
Marie de Reus
Engel van Steenis
Nelis de Reus
Raymond
Merle
Leonard Simons
Leighton
Deo Gloria Chorus Plans Ebenezer Reformed Church Visit
Leighton notes a corrected date for the Deo Gloria chorus event at Ebenezer Reformed Church previously set for March 8 now rescheduled to March 1. The program begins after evening services at 8 45 inviting all to attend. Also reports Bruce Terpstra undergoing surgery at Mahaska hospital and recovering at home.
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Leighton
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Bruce Terpstra
Frank Terpstra
Mahaska Hospital
J. A. van Zouk
al de Kock
J. E. van Engelhoven
Oskaloosa
Morris, Il
Mary Davidson
Martha
Davidson
County Department of Public Aid
James Duffus
Air Force
Bob Duffus
Jack
Europeans by jet on twenty day trip with crew member
Ant Dufus and a fellow crew member toured Europe visiting England Germany France and Spain by jet during a twenty day pass. Ver Ploeg at Methodist hospital Des Moines progresses and can walk with a cane. Banister celebrates 80th birthday with neighbors and friends. Ebenezer Church Sunday School class conducted services at Mahaska county home led by Wilbur De Bruin and Patty Rempe. Vander Zyl of Chicago visited his parents Marian and others. Ruth Fleck in Marshalltown nurses training weekend with Omer Fleck.
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Ant Dufus
Europe
England
Germany
France
Spain
Con Ver Ploeg
Methodist
Des Moines
R. E. Banister
Connie Roord
John de Prenger
Terry Douglass
Buelah Klien
Ernest de Cook
Nell Rempe
Bertha de Rues
Don de Prenger
Banister
Mens
Ebenezer Church
Mahaska County
Wilbur de Bruin
Patty Rempe
Henry Sedrel
Robert Vander Zyl
Chicago
Marion Vander Zyl
Ruth Fleck
Marshalltown
Omer Fleck
R. E. Thomassen
Local Travel Notes From Bahrein Visit
Nellin Van Zee with Mr and Mrs Eugene Van Yee and Diana of Cordsen South Oak, and Frank Brouwer with Diana Rombolt, visit relatives in Des Moines, then depart by plane for New York and onward to Germany and Holland. They will reside at P O Box 1 Bahrein Arabian Gulf.
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Nellin van Zee
Eugene van Yee
Diana
Cordsen
South Oak
Frank Brouwer
Diana Rombolt
Town City
Andrew Brouwer
Elmer Veldhuizen
Des Moines
New York
Germany
Holland
P.O. Box
Bahrein
Arabian Gulf
Carson Plaehns celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Carson Plaehn observed their 70th wedding anniversary at the Good Samaritan Home in Jackson Minnesota. The couple married near Reinbeck and were longtime farmers near Dike. Mr Plaehn, 92, led a Dike bank for many years.
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Carson Plaehn
Good Samaritan
Jackson
Minn
Pichns
Grundy County
Reinbeck
Dike
Plaehn
Dike Bank
Plachn
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