Society notes highlight Dec 1946 Nellie Zegers shower
Miss Nellie Zegers was surprised with a large shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Terlouw. Guests received gifts and a social hour followed, with a bus lunch served to a long list of relatives and neighbors. Community events include Lady Federated Club discussions, Masonic reports, and upcoming installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Zegers
Gerald Terlouw
Win
Bill
Ervin
Ed’ Vannert
Gerdenia
Raymond
C. Dikkenberg
Dory
Ted Gabelmann
Marion de Penning
Marc Boat
Andy Vos
Marion Zwank
Elmer Vannert
Nellie Zes
Myron Vank
Gerald Jouw
Masonic Hall
Theorthy
Elizeth Lautenbach
Cil Vander Beck
Hilda Veright
Catherine Schakel
Ada May Davis
Knox- Je
Dorothy Bean
Wed At Ames Marriage of Franks and Van Roekel
The wedding of Marilyn J. Franks and Robert J. Van Roekel took place at 3 pm Friday December 20 at the First Baptist Church in Ames Iowa. Rev J H Gamble officiated the candlelight double ring ceremony with music by Mrs W A Bueghly and William Clendenin. The bride wore a white satin gown with bustle train and fingertip veil and carried an orchid surrounded by white carnations. Bridesmaids wore yellow gowns and carried yellow garzia chrysanthemums. Best man was Robert Miner with ushers Robert Hughes and James Hodges. Reception followed at the church. the couple will reside in Ames after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn J. Franks
J. K. Franks
Platte City
Robert J. van Roekel
Louis A. van Roekel
Pella
Iowa
First Baptist Church
Ames
J. H. Gamble
W. A. Bueghly
Algona
William Clen
Denin
Jean Schoelerman
Everly
Faye van Roed
Marjorie Rowat
Des Moines
Robert Miner
Woodward
Robert Hughes
Waterloo
James Hodges
Jacksonville
Florida
Franks
Robert
Gretta Meppelink
Henry Meppelink
Lynnville
Merlin Rykhock
Ben Rykhock
Kellogg
Robert Seyda
Church of God
Paul van Zee
Wagner
Harvey Meppelink
Harris Jansen
Bible College
Marrias Ui
Rand
Bible School
Herbert Meppelink
Carl Rykhock
Slater
Baptist Men Enjoyed Oyster Stew and Fellowship
Baptist men gathered at 7:00 PM in the church basement for an oyster stew and dessert prepared by four men. Dick Roberts the magician entertained for a half hour, then a portable mike recorded remarks and songs. The group aims to meet monthly and consider forming an organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence van Niewaal
Loren Vander Zyl
Louis van Roekel
Jess Vriezelaar
Ray de Haan
Businese
Dick Roberts
Showers for brides and a candlelight wedding in Lynnville
A Friday evening shower for Minnie and Marie Hol at their home December 27 1946 featured games and gifts. A second surprise on January 9 included more games and refreshments. Greta Meppelink and Merlin Rykhock were married by candlelight January 2 at the Lynnville Church of God with Rev. Robert Seyda officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie
Marie Hol
Angie van Wyngarden
Laura Slings
Gertrude Vande Voort
Marjorie Schimmel
Dorothy Monsma
Alma Vos
Janet Vander Beek
Laurine van Maanen
Thelma Gosselink
Johanna
M. Vander Linden
M. Tiboel
L. Huizenga
Walter van Wyngarden
Connie van Wyngarden
Donna
James Bandstra
Roger
Gerrit Bandstra
Sheryl
Wm. C. Kelderman
Alice
Marie Beekhuizen
Groenendyk Van Weelden Wedding at Cedar Home
On December 17 1946 at 1 30 pm at the Groenendyk country home near Cedar Miss Jo anna Rose Groenendyk married William Van Weelden Jr son of Mr and Mrs William Van Weelden of Oskaloosa The ceremony officiated by Rev F W Van Houten followed by a two course luncheon for about 75 guests The bride a white brocade satin gown wore a fingertip veil and pearl jewelry The wedding party included Miss Henrietta Vande Kieft and Veda Veldhuizen who sang and the couple's families and friends celebrated with a reception and gift table The bride and groom are recent Cedar High School graduates and Army veteran groom spent 19 months overseas during 26 months of service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben P. Groenendyk
Cedar
Joanna Rose
William van Weelden
Oskaloosa
F. W. van Houten
Christian Reformed Church of
Henrietta Vande Kieft
Veda Veldhuizen
James W. van Weelden
Sioux Center
Beth Groenendyk
Yvonna Vanden Heuvel
Joyce’ van Weelden
Henry van Weelden
Marian ‘Groenendyk
Peter van Weelden
Harriett Vander Schaaf
Klazina de Jong
Cohie Ryken
Mabel Langstraat
Martha Sterk
Harriett van Ommen
Joyce van Weelden
Betty Wittenburg
Cedar High School
Porterville Cemetery Aid Meets Tuesday Afternoon
The Porterville Cemetery Aid will meet with Mrs. Fred Hesselink at 424 Oskaloosa Street on Tuesday afternoon January 21 at the usual time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porterville Cemetery
Fred Hesselink
Oskaloosa St
Farewell for Mr Schakel and Daughters at Amsterdam Home
Friday evening neighbors gathered at the M Schakel home to bid Mr Schakel and his two daughters goodbye before their move to Pella. Guests included Ed ward Roorda Henry Hackett Albert Van Houweling M Van Houweling and children John Rietveld Jake Schakel Joh Van Hemert Eva Lena O Baughman G Kamerik V F Matthews Wilma Mrs John Kamerik Mrs John Synhorst Abe. The group regrets his long standing role in Amsterdam for over fifty five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Owens
Esther
Eunice Sutton
Neela Owens
Frances Braaksma
Edna Nugteren
Gertrude van Wyke
Mary van Houweling
Frances Brakssma
rMs
Neola
Henry Goodyke
Betty Jean van ‘Heukelem
Jake Vos
Julianne van Houweling
Adriana
Johanna
Tena Goodyk
Emma van Essen
Wilma Jacobs
John van Andel
Marion Hiemstra
Clyde Enyart
Richard Sukkel
Irene
Wilma Veldhuizen
Carol Elscott
Esther Mol
Sadie Wyma
M. Schakel
Mr. Schakel
Pella
Bve
West Market
Edward Roorda
Henry Hackett
Albert van Houweling
M. van Houweling
John Rietveld
Jake Schakel
Joh van Hemert
Evalena
O. Baughman
G. Kamerik
V. F. Matthews
Arer Wilma
John Kamerik
John Synhorst
Abe
Hase
Amsterdam
Moonlight Mission Band to entertain at home
After a brief wedding trip the couple will reside on a farm near Eddyville. Mrs. Mable Hoekstra will entertain the Moonlight Mission Band of the First Reformed Church at her home Friday evening at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddyville
Mable Hoekstra
Moonlight Mission Band
The
First Reformed Church
Rugaard Grunow Nuptials in St Louis Church Parlor
Jes sie Rugaard daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Rugaard of Pella married Charles B Grunow son of Mrs H J Grunow of Madison Wisconsin in a private 430 PM ceremony at the Second Presbyterian Church St Louis. The bride’s brother Regin Rugaard gave her away. Marian Grunow was maid of honor Gordon Rugaard best man J C Ansell attended. A wedding supper followed at the Mural Room and the couple left for a Lake Erie honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church of
Ohio
Lake Erie
Ladies Reading Circle to Meet at Pietenpol Home
The Ladies Reading Circle will meet Friday afternoon at 709 Peace Street the home of Mrs H W Pietenpol Mrs G Van der Lugt will lead the program with the subject News Discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Reading Circle
H. W. Pietenpol
Peace Street
G. Vander Lugt
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