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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1974

Page

2

Bensink Couple to Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Pleasantville couple Mr. and Mrs. Nelis Bensink observe their 50th anniversary on January 24. They are parents of Henry of Pleasantville and daughters Margery Wilcox Alicia Ruth Van Genderen and Darlene Van Hal, with 13 grandchildren. An open house at Knoxville Reformed Church from 5 to 9 AM will honor them. gifts are not requested.

Nelis Bensink Pleasantville Henry Floyd Margery) Wilcox Alicia Russell Ruth) van Genderen Monroe Jerry Darlene) van Hal Pella Knoxville Reformed Church

Engaged Karla Pol to Steve Blom Planned for Fall

Engaged Mr and Mrs Marion Pol of Searsboro announce the engagement of their daughter Karla to Steve Blom son of Mrs Guy Blom Lynnville The bride elect is a senior at Lynnville Sully High School and the groom is farming his mother's farm He is a 1973 graduate of Lynnville Sully High School A fall wedding is planned Weekly school menu listed with meals from Monday through Friday including chili hot cornbread and various sides

Marion Pol Searsboro Karla Steve Blom Guy Blom Lynnville Lynnville-Sully High School

Betrothed Cynthia Gifford Engaged to Willis Van Wyk in Pella

Mr and Mrs Claire Gifford announce the engagement of their daughter Cynthia Sue to Willis G Van Wyk son of Mr and Mrs Wallace Van Wyk Pella A June wedding is planned The bride elect is a 1973 graduate of Pella Community High School attending Central College and employed at Pella National Bank The groom is a 1972 graduate of Pella Christian High School and employed at Vermeer Manufacturing Co in Pella

Cynthia Gifford Claire Gifford Pella Cynthia Sue Willis G. van Wyk Wallace van Wyk Pella Community High School Central College Pella National Bank Pella Christian High School Vermeer Manufacturing Co

Pella residents share holiday visits and travel notes

Pella area readers note a string of personal visits and travel. MR. AND MRS. TONY DE JONG flew home from Albuquerque after a week visiting their daughter Marla and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kaemple. REV. AND MRS. CARL VOGELAAR were en route to San Jose where he has accepted a pastorate after weekend visits with relatives. MRS. GERRIT WASSEN returned Jan 11 from Florida after a three week stay with her brother and sister-in-law. Grace Lautenbach spent two weeks in Denver area visiting sons and families. Gilbert Bandstra hosted Christmas guests at the country home north of Monroe and a cooperative luncheon followed.

Tony DE Jong Albuquerque New Mexico Marla Mike Kaemple Carl Vogelaar Paul Ver Meer San Jose Calif Vogelaar Gerrit Wassen Henry Brouwer Florida George Ver Steeg Hattie Vander Meulen Ed Klyn Larry Klyn Mission S. Dak Terry de Reus Colorado Springs Cole Albert de Bruin Gary Bales Longview California C. W. Muyskens Tempe Arizona Wm. N. Bogard Paris Miyskeris Dick de Heus Pella Gerrit Vis Donald Toom Dubuque Carrollis Eldridge Iowa Grace Lau Gilbert Bandstra Monroe William Bandstra Sandra Larry Bandstra Harvey Gerrit Vander Beek Henry Vande Voort Doug New Sharon Larry Vander Melen Jan Vande Voort Seattle Wash Karla Bandstra Dwayne van Veen

Engagement announcement for Linda Bensi ton Ruthven

Linda Bensi ton Ruthven, daughter of Mr and Mrs Orville Bensink and Mr and Mrs James Ruthven of Pella, is a University of Iowa senior member of Alpha Gamma Delta and Pi Lambda Theta. Her fiance, a Iowa graduate, works with the IRS in Denver. A summer wedding is planned.

Linda Bensi Ton Ruthven Orville Bensink James Ruthven Pella University of Iowa Alpha Gamma Delta Social Sorority Pi Lambda Theta Internal Revenue Service Denver Colo

25th Wedding Anniversary for Zwanks in Sully

Mr and Mrs Jacob A Zwank Sully were honored on January 5 for their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple united in marriage January 5 1949 at Kilduff with Rev Dill officiating. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home in Sully. Attendants included the groom’s sister and her husband Walton De Cook. Hosted by Mr and Mrs Walton De Cook, Mr and Mrs Clarence Vander Zyl, Mr and Mrs Glen Dunwoody and Mrs Artie Zwank, the party featured music, readings, and a two tier anniversary cake. Guests included families from Sully and nearby towns.

Jacob A. Zwank Sully Dorothy van Kampen Kilduff Rev. Dill Walton de Cook Ben van Kampen Clarence Vander Zyl Glen Dunwoody Artie Zwank M.C Armour Boot Darlene Vander Zyl Peter J. Zwank Charles Renaud Pam Vander Zyl Kristine Zwank Jake van Kampen Peter Zwank N.A. Vos John D. Geurts Pella Randy Gary and Terry New Sharon Bennie Zwank Gorman Rozendaal Cindy Ollie Wisgerhof Delmar W. Schultz Jacob N. Vos Grace Schuring Newton Catherine Ragan Winterset Edgar Mahan Prole Iowa

Student Home News Note on Degrees

A sentence notes two students pursuing degrees, one earning a master's in religion philosophy and another majoring in dietetics, reflecting varied academic paths.

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Wed in Double Ring Ceremony at Cedar Hills Church

Sharon Kay Techau and Jerry Dean De Penning united in marriage on December 1 in Center Point Iowa with 125 guests. The bride wore a crepe empire gown with Venise lace and a chapel veil. The couple and families celebrate with a reception. both hold current jobs and education paths.

Sharon Kay Techau Robert M. Techau Center Point Iowa Jerry Dean de Penning Paul de Penning Alburnett Cedar Hills Community Reformed Church Leon Aalberts Robert D. Techau Debby Perkins Beck Peacock Brett Techau Dale de Penning

Itd Be A Good Idea It We uns Got Insured Again

Water damage noted with phone contact 8-1270. Local insurer or adjuster inquiry seeks policy status and recovery steps. No additional details provided.

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