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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1964

Page

3

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Carson Plaehn Good Samaritan Jackson Minn Pichns Grundy County Reinbeck Dike Plaehn Dike Bank Plachn

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