John Bruxvoort Weds Lori Varak in 1974 Wedding
Lori Varak and John Bruxvoort united in marriage on November 9, 1974, at a double ring ceremony in Boone. The bride wore a lace trimmed gown and blue velvet ribbon with her sister Carolee Knutson as designer. Attendants included maid of honor Sheila Varak and bridesmaids Beth Bruxvoort and Sandy Neely. The couple’s families and friends hosted a reception in the church parlors with extensive wedding party details and roles listed. The bride, a Boone High School graduate, later worked as a secretary and joined the Pella Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lori “Lynn Varak
John ‘Marvin Bruxvoort
Holwerda
Carolee Knutson
Sharilyn Bennett
Sheila Varak
Beth Bruxvoort
Boone High School
Fareway Wholesale Grocery
Boone
The
Pella Chronicle
Groom’s Wedding Ties to Local Farming and Deere Co
The groom, a Pella Community High School graduate, works for Hoeksema's John Deere Co and farms with his father. After a short honeymoon, they reside at R R 1 Leighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Community High School
Hoeksema
John Deere Co
R.R. 1
Leighton
Engagement of Tricia Steward to Mike Ballenger
Engaged couple Tricia Steward and Mike Ballenger announced their forthcoming wedding. Tricia, a 1971 Pella Community High School graduate, is finishing her year at Iowa State University majoring in child development. Mike, a 1970 Central College and Waterloo teacher and coach graduate, plans a June wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Steward
Tricia
Mike Ballenger
G. H. Ballenger
Pella Community High School
Iowa State University
Central College
Waterloo
Births in Otley Pella and area announce Diane Diane Brendan Sheryl
Mr and Mrs James De Kruyff Otley announce daughter Diane Lynn born Dec 30 eight pounds seven ounces. Grandparents John Van Genderen Sally and Mrs Peter De Kruyff Otley. Also births: Herm Van Niejenhuis Pella son Brendan Jon seven pounds thirteen ounces born Dec 31. Ronald De Bruin Pella daughter Sheryl Anne six pounds seven ounces born Dec 31. Ryan David Willemsen Pella son seven pounds thirteen ounces born Jan 1. Scott Daniel Pothoven Kellogg six pounds twelve ounces born Dec 26. Loni James Williams Knoxville son eight pounds nine ounces born Jan 3. Teresa Lynn Zylstra Pella daughter six pounds born Jan 3. Amy Francis Griffith born Dec 28 1974.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James de Kruyff
Otley
Diane Lynn
John van Genderen
Sally
Peter de Kruyff
Diane
Duane Eugene
Daryl Lee
van Niejenhuis
Herm van Niejenhuis
Pella
Brendan Jon
Henry Plowmen
Prinsburg
Minn
Jan van Niejenhuis
Edmonton
Alberta
Minnie Ver Heurulh
Deddie Plowman
Willmar
DE Bruin
Ronald de Bruin
Sheryl Anne
Gilbert van Donselaar
Roy de Bruin
Sheryl
Thomas
Jerry
Steven
Lila
Debbie
Vander Harts Celebrate 25th Anniversary in Surprise Party
A small anniversary dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Jacob J. Vander Hart grew into a large gathering of former rural Pella neighbors at the Dutch Buffet on Dec 7. The couple, married Dec 3, 1949 at Pella Gospel Chapel, received a gift after a program and hymns, with cake and ice cream to conclude the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob J. Vander Hart
New Sharon
Pella
Pella Gospel Chapel
George Pinches
Vander Hart
Irene Carson
Chariton
Vernon van Ee
James Vander Hart
John Westercamp
Vander Harts
Ben Vander Molen
Ross van Wyk
Wilbur Roose
Arnold Ozinga
Niel Roose
Gilbert Vander Hart
Lawrence Roose
Harold Pothoven
Richard van Kooten
Cecil Vander Molen
John Kloosterman
Ben Vos
Herman Bokhoven
Roy Vander Waal
Tunis Blom
Donald J. Vander Hart
U. S. Army
Baumholder
Germany
Van Donselaars Wed In Leighton Church Ceremony
Shirley Van Gilst daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Van Gilst Leighton and Paul Van Donselaar son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Van Donselaar Oskaloosa united in marriage Dec 27 at 7 30 p m at Leighton Christian Reformed Church Reverend Harold Bossenbroek presiding 200 guests. Groom and attendants wore navy suits. Bride wore nylon organza and taffeta gown with chantilace and chapel train. Reception followed in church basement with many local hosts and helpers. The bride is a 1973 Pella Christian graduate and the couple reside on Route 4 in Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley van Gilst
Edward van Gilst
Leighton
Paul van Donselaar
Lewis van Donselaar
Oskaloosa
Leighton Christian Reformed Church
Harold Bossenbroek
Joan Bouwma
Leona van Arkel
Ralph van Donselaar
Arnold van Donselaar
John van Gilst
John van Donselaar
Kathy Hoksbergen
Norma
Robert de Vries
Jerry Vander Wert
Nancine Bruxvoort
Carol van Walbeek
Cathy Steenhoek
Bonnie Dear
Linda Groenenboom
Connie Boot
Sue Laverman
Thirty seven More Become Hospital Members
Thirty seven additional persons joined the Pella Community Hospital corporation during its annual membership drive. New members include Mr. and Mrs. John Vos, Mr. and Mrs. Francis G. Poortinga, Rev. and Mrs. Siebert Kramer, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred L. Van Maaren, Mr. and Mrs. Tudor G. Ver Meer, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Van Wyk, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Van Ee, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin L. Vander Werff, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Community Hospital Corporation
John Vos
Francis G. Poortinga
James Brass
Siebert Kramer
C. B. Caldwell
Alfred L. van Maaren
Tudor G. Ver Meer
Jacob van Wyk
Gezel Family Attends Midwestern Legion Conference
Mr and Mrs Gary Gezel will attend the American Legion and Auxiliary Midwestern Area Conference from today through Saturday in Lincoln Nel The conference covers veterans affairs and rehabilitation children and youth programs with Mrs Gezel Iowa Depart ment Children and Youth Chairman attending all sessions The 1975 Children and Youth program theme is Tradition is Not Enough Areas of interest include home safety friend of the court day care services and education and scholarships for the first time The conference aims to implement the 1975 Auxiliary Children and Youth program at the community level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Gezel
American Legion and Auxiliary
Lincoln
Gezel
Iowa Department
Vander Hart Engaged To Van Manen In Pella Area
Pella residents announce the engagement of Marlys Vander Hart to Dave Van Manen. Marlys is a 1975 Pella Christian High School graduate. Dave is a 1973 Lynnville Sully High School graduate, employed by United Parcel Service in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case Vander Hart
Pella
Marlys
Dave van Manen
John W. van Manen
Sully
Pella Christian High School
Lynnville-Sully High School
United Parcel Service
Des Moines
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Bruxvoort
Lori Varak
Arthur Arak
Marvin Bruxvoort
Kerry Vander Wert
Larry Hiemstra
Gregg Bruxvoort
Rodney Spoelstra
Gary Vander Molen
Wendy Veldhuizen
Cindy Vander Molen
Brant Bruxvoort
Cindy Leininger
Tim Bruxvoort
Jim Vande Voort
Robert Bruxvoort
Jay Bruxvoort
Diane Nikkel
Eric Bruxvoort
Randy Knutson
Elner Spoelstra
Leon
Mrs
Tricia Steward
DE Kruyff
Automobile
Ela Ih
Anella
Gezels
Legion
Marlys Vander Hart
Talkies
Kodak Ektasound
Kodak
Tulip City
Martin Heerema
Robert Zylstra
Gladys Nieuwsman
Neal Leydens
Dan Dieleman
Corner Square
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