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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1974

Page

3

Celebrate 40th Anniversary for Van Wyk Couple

FAIR HAVEN NEWS reports Mr. and Mrs. Ray D. Van Wyk and their daughter Sally will observe their 40th wedding anniversary at home Friday. They wed January 12, 1934 at Dick Jansen’s home, officiated by Rev. John Griffieon. They have five children Parrell, Sally, Berneta, Leighton, and Sheryll Steenhoek.

Ray D. van Wyk Sally Dick Jansen John Griffieon Parrell van Wyk Marvin Berneta Leighton James Sheryll) Steenhoek

Lunch Menu Week of January 14 at Local School

Week of January 14 lunch options include Saschetti with hamburger and chocolate cake on Monday, orange juice and baked beans with peanut butter sandwich on Wednesday, and brownies or bars with fruit on Thursday. Also noted are schoolmade rolls, milk, and donuts. Berean Baptist Church led Sunday services January 6, while residents express sympathy for Conrad Vander Veer. Local hospital admission for John Van Andel followed by visits from Dennis Vos of Trague Oklahoma and Bertha Schut’s return from Cedar Falls Iowa.

Berean Baptist Church Fair Haven Conrad Vander Veer

Spanish Christmas customs and Showtime ’74 at Christian High

A memoir style piece recounts Spanish Christmas traditions from Dec 24 to Jan 6, noting Noche Buena, the Nativity scene, parades for Los Reyes, and coal for naughty children. It also promotes Showtime ’74 at Christian High on Jan 31 with diverse acts and a transportation offer from Frances Van Wyngarden.

AFS Purita Spain Los Reyes Averman Sonia Senor Tejero Jose Edith le Cocq Christian High Showtime ’74 Frances van Wyngarden

Alpha Omega Concert Tuesday at Central College Douwstra Auditorium

The Alpha Omega, a nine male two female Des Moines gospel group, will perform Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Douwstra Auditorium presented by Central College Campus Ministries. They have toured the central U S and shared stages with Billy Graham Crusades and produced four albums. Also noted is a 50th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Morris H. Ver Meer on Jan 17 with open house at Pella Manor North Auditorium from 2 to 4:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. Gifts requested.

Alpha Omega Des Moines Central College Campus Ministries Douwstra Auditorium Morris H. Ver Meer Pella Manor Marvin C. Ver Meer

Women's Federated Club Meeting Features John Wayne Kempenaar

John Wayne Kempenaar, owner of Mahaska Marble Co., will speak at the Women's Federated Club meeting Tuesday January 15 at 1 30 pm at Second Reformed Church. A slide show on marble production will accompany a talk on various products from the growing Oskaloosa business. Hostesses are Mrs Max Hoeksema Mrs Dick Van Zante Mrs Henry Van Devoort and Mrs Ben v Nyn.

John Wayne Kempenaar Second Reformed Church Kempenaar Mahaska Marble Co Oskaloosa Max Hoeksema Dick van Zante Henry Vandevoort Ben v

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