Arkema couple marks 45th wedding anniversary in Sully
Mr and Mrs Oney Arkema celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary Friday February 14 at the Grange Hall in Killduff. A program featured John Arkema as emcee and Bernard Arkema delivering a prayer, with carnations given to both honorees and a lighted picture presented. They have 12 children and 48 grandchildren, farmed locally before moving to Sully in 1955, with Oney retiring in 1963 from the Sully Co operative Exchange.
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Sally
Oney Arkema
Grange
Killduff
John Arkema
Bernard Arkema
Katie Bruxvoort
John Haverman
Christian Reformed Church
Sully
Dren
John
Dorman
Lynnville
Freeman
Margery) van Gorp
Oskaloosa
Bernard
Earl
Betty) Dykema
Crown Point
N.M
Junior
June
Rozendaal
Newton
Henry
Hermina) Rolffs
Searsboro
Nelson
Harris
Grace) van Kooten
Scarsboro
Edwin
Louis
Ireton
Alan Arkema
New Castle
Australia
Oney
Poortinga Silver Wedding Observed by Family
Mr and Mrs Francis Poortinga celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on February 21 with relatives and friends. Kenneth Sneller acted as master of ceremonies, Kathy Sneller sang, and Dorothy Neels modeled her mother’s wedding dress as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis D. Poortinga
Kenneth Sneller
Kathy Sneller
Willis Neels
Howard de Prenger
Dorothy Neels
Larry Bandstram
John Vanden Oever
Europe
Beyers Celebrate 25 Years with Community Jubilee
Mr and Mrs Gerrit Beyer of New Sharon marked their silver wedding anniversary on February 18 at Bethel Christian Reformed Church with Rev De Vries presiding. Contributions included poems, plays, songs, a duet, readings, and remarks by family. the couple wed February 22, 1939 at Prairie City. The Beyers have five children Donna Arlo Dennis Lavern Navonne, and live on a farm near New Sharon.
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Gerrit Beyer
New Sharon
Bethel Christian Reformed Church
Rev. de Vries
Lavern Beyer
Navonne Beyer
Arthur de Raad
Arlo Beyer
Beverly Beekhuizen
Bob Beyer
Jimmy Steenhoek
Dennis Beyer
Gerrit Rozenboom
LeRoy van Zee
Albert Rouw
Marvin Smith
Larry Terpstra
Arthur Roose
Albert Beyer
Freeman Houk
Bertha Steenhoek
John K. Steenhoek
Prairie City
Huibregtse
Poortinga Couple to Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Garret F Poortinga of 1000 Washington St Pella celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 00 to 4 00 p m at the Rist Reformed church social hall in Pella on Wednesday March 4. No formal invitations have been sent. Friends and relatives are invited. the couple requests no gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garret F. Poortinga
Washington St
Pella
Rist
Reformed Church
Murray L Grandias honored at 35th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Murray L Grandias were feted on their 35th wedding anniversary with a February 20 gathering at the De Heus home. Guests included Ray and Edwin Vander Linden Michele Toom and the De Heus couple. A Friday surprise visit followed with neighbors and friends. On Saturday they hosted family at the Holland House with relatives from Michigan and Missouri in attendance.
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Murry L. Grandia
Dick de Heus
Edwin Vander Linden
Keith
Glenda de Heus
Ray Vander Linden
Edwin
Robert Toom
Michele
Peter Bloem
Wilfred Klaaren
Melvin van Houweling
Alfred Gosselink
Rodney Gosselink
Daugh
Pre-nuptial shower held for Linda Van Genderen in Lynnville
Miss Linda Van Genderen was honored at a Friday evening pre nuptial shower hosted in the home of Mrs. Howard Macy with Mrs. Ozro Dearinger and Mrs. Jim Terlouw. Games followed a Valentine theme as red and white decor brightened the gift table. Guests included the bride elect, her mother, and many relatives. she will marry Mr. Gary Vander Kamp on February 28 at the Lynnville Friends church.
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Lynnville
Linda van Genderen
Howard Macy
Ozro Dearinger
Jim Terlouw
Albert Terpstra
Lavern Jones
Glenn van Genderen
Finis Allee
Minnie van Genderen
Helen A. Gause
Ada Wagaman
Everett van Genderen
Beverly
Wilbur Stanley
Doyle Schultz
Sonja
Bruce Gause
Art Crews
Harris Wagaman
Ray Ver Steeg
Nell Davis
Ray Potter
Stanley Millhouse
Harry Elscott
Edward Renaud
Teresa Terpstra
Miss van Genderen
Gary Vander Kamp
Lynnville Friends Church
Norma Joyce Cline
Grant Rooda Celebrates Fifth Birthday in Summit
On Friday afternoon February 21 Grant Rooda marked his fifth birthday with cousins and family guests. Attendees included his mother Mrs Gerrit Rooda, sisters Nori Kay Gayla Fonda and brother Gary, plus numerous aunts uncles and family friends from New Sharon Pella and Oskaloosa. A lunch was served though Mrs John Vriezelaar and Hugh could not attend.
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Grant Rooda
Gerrit Rooda
Nori Kay
Gayla
Fonda
Gary
Clifford Vos
Judson
Clinton
Meldon
Reasner
Junior
Mike
Ronnie
Arthur Vriezelaar
Jeffrey
Monroe
Ray van Dyke
Randy Oskaloosa
Verlan Ustermarkt
Melinda
Cynthia
New Sharon
John S. Gosselink
Rhonda
Sherilyn
Gary Nieuwsma
Grants
Peter Westerkamp
Pella
Leroy Ustermarkt
Julie
Vickie
Joe van Walbeek
Mary Ann
Albert Pleima
Marcia
Arvin
John Vriezelaar
Hugh
Mrs Donaldson Grows Poinsettias On Shelby Perch
Mrs. O. A. Donaldson, 74, of Shelby cultivates 42 poinsettias with over two thirds blooming this year. Beginning from one plant, she now farms 11 or 12 other flower varieties and at least 60 African violets. The couple, married over 55 years, preserves a large collection of horse statues and other antiques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Donaldson
Shelby
El Paso to Mexico Border Notes and Peach Crisp Recipe
The author recalls crossing into Juarez by foot at the Mexican border, observing poverty, sights, and a New Mexico highway with radar cautions after a speeding ticket. They describe border towns, the Rio Grande, and the contrast with American customs, then share a simple Peach Crisp dessert recipe with peaches, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter baked in a 375 degree oven.
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Rio Grande
Jaurez
Mexico
Arizona
Miami
Aziz
Ioway
New Mexico
Live and Learn club meets to discuss presidents
The Live and Learn club gathered February 21 with 12 members present led by Mrs. Henry Rempe. They answered roll call with facts on United States Presidents, enjoyed games, and exchanged gifts including a kitchen plaque given as a going away present for Eunice Voss who moves to Bussey. Tiny hatchets and red hearts decorated trays for February holidays.
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Live and Learn Club
Henry Rempe
United States
Eunice Voss
Bussey
Dick van Zee
Gary Heyveld
Funeral rites for Marion Birkenholtz held in Monroe
Marion Lee Birkenholtz, 50 tor, died after months of illness. Funeral services were Saturday at First Baptist Church Monroe with Rev. Russell Farrell officiating. Survived by wife Ruth and children Linda James John Sue. Interment Silent City Cemetery Monroe Town. Also notes on new Commercial Club officers for 1964, bridal shower for Clara Vaught, a golden wedding celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Alice Clevenger, and various local notices including birthdays and clubs.
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First Baptist
Monroe
Russell Farrell
Marion
Ruth
Linda
James
John
Sue
Silent City
Commercial Club
Doyle Waddle
Forest Matterly
Bob Sherwood
Jim Hanson
Treas
Charles Hoagland
Arthur Vander Ploeg
Guy Wilson
Clara Vaught
Earl Legrand
Miss Vaught
Robert Anderson
Clyde Wilson
Collins Hospital
Knoxville
Larry Aalbers
Ft. Leavenworth
Kansas
J. Reeves
Danny
Steven
Des Moines
Tone Aalbers
Jerry
Sally Bruce
Charlotte
Betty
Fred
Dick Aalbers
Kim
Kari
Ralph McGregor
Melanie
Elbert Moore
Dale Baarda
Juanieta Hollingshead
Mary Lewandowisk
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Sandra Poortinga
Raymond Brouwer
Evelyn Poortinga
Larry Kuiper
Delos Vanden Berg
John van Waardhuizen
Gerrit van Hal
Federal Land Bank
Clark Taylor
South Pella
Kraft Velveeta
Swift
Cal F
Rame
Mr. and Mrs. Garret Poortinga
Murray L. Grandias
Ter Michele
Dick de Ruiter
Wm. van de Voort
Toom
Grandia
Marilee
Holland House
Thelma
Roseville
Mich
Marl
St. Louis
Mr. Grandia
Connie van Wyk
Lola
Lois
Cheryl
Delmer
Glen
Lola Grandia
H. J. Turnmire
Ottumwa
el Paso
Texas
Old Mexico
Channel 43
Midwest Farm Report
Monroe News
H. W. Vriezelaar
Marion Birkenholtz
Marion Lee Birkenholtz
Alice Clevenger
Lyle Clevenger
California
Maxine Vander Ploeg
Lloyd Clevenger
Carol Vriezelaar
Waverly
Iowa
Clevenger
the Data Chronicle
Harold Beyer
Norma Phifer Cline
Deloris Marshall
Monroe Fha
Ardis van Roekel
Jane Sherwood
Willa Mae Vander Linden
Susan Berckley
Margaret Aiken
Martha van Roekel
Deloris Stover
Beverly Verought
Lavon Barr Music
Janet Beesley
John G. van Roekel
Walter Miller
Virginia Hoagland
Mary Pryor
Panora
Eunice Hawley
Lyndon B. Johnson
Pryor
Guthrie County
Tysseling & de Wild
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