Van Wyk Van Zee wedding vows in Prairie City
Joyce Elaine Van Wyk and Ron Van Zee of Prairie City exchanged marriage vows at a church ceremony. The bride wore a bouffant white gown with long sleeves and a chapel train. bridesmaids and guests wore coordinating attire. The couple, both Prairie City High School graduates, planned a reception in the church basement and continue their studies and work in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Elaine van Wy
Kellville
Prairie City
Triet Wiersma
Bruce van Zee
Lyle Venlon
Ush
Roy Buitenwort
Mary
William van
van Wyk
Andrew Jensma
Gerrit van Wyk
Dianne Wissing
Preston
Minn
Janice van Dusseldorp
Janet Scheevel
Mary Elizabeth van Zee
Lila van Zee
Janice Ver Ploeg
Ma van Wyk
Church Guild
Prairie City High School
Town State University
University
Miss van Wyk
Warren van Wyk
Isboro
Warren van
Myron Wyk
Raymond van Wyk
Mary van Zee
Bonnie de Groot
William van Zee
Jensma
Raymond van Zee
Joyce
Ron
Kaldenberg Home Hosts Holiday Guests and Birthday News
Galesburg items note extended visits by Mr and Mrs Joey Kaldenberg of Pella and others staying at their home through the holidays. Gerald De Kock and Carol Lynn of Oskaloosa, Bob Kaldenberg of Sheldon, Betty McCuen of Des Moines, and Minnie Holmes celebrate a January 91st birthday at the nursing home. Carl Horman and De Raad of Pella visit near Prairie City, Otley church supper attended, and Ten Hagen battles mumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joey Kaldenberg
Pella
Gerald de Kock
Carol Lynn
Oskaloosa
Joe Kaldenberg
Bob Kaldenberg
Sheldon
Betty McCuen
Des Moines
Minnie Holmes
Vans Nursing Home
City
Air
Carl Horman
Je: de Raad
Rm de Raad
Prairie City
Otley Church
Algonda
Ten Hagen
A weekly visit through January and food notes
Aunt Fran reflects on three years of weekly letters, fond memories, and friendship. She shares birdwatching scenes, vintage culinary tips from 1908, and a pork chop recipe baked with a spiced onion gravy for a cozy winter meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran
Grace Kerr
Conovers Honor 48th Anniversary With Sunday Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Conover hosted a turkey dinner Sunday honoring Mr. and Mrs. Walter Conover on their 48th wedding anniversary. The event also celebrated Mrs. Conover's birthday and her grandson Ed Augustine's birthday with a white cake and milk glass candles. Attending were Albert Augustine and Kathy and Ed of Des Moines, A. E. Augustine of Oska Joosa, Bruce Conover and family, David, Debbie, Ruth, Wesley, and Caroline Conover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally
Charles Conover
Walter Conover
Bruce Conover
David
Debbie
Ruth
Wesley
Caroline Conover
50th Anniversary Feted At Coop Dinner Saturday
Mr and Mrs Paul Vander Kamp hosted a belated golden wedding anniversary dinner for Mr and Mrs Bill Leydens of Montezuma whose Jan 8 anniversary was honored. Gift presented. Attendees included Gerrit Van Genderen Leonard Van Genderen John Van Genderen Peter Van Genderen Lyle Brand Bernard Kooistra Tunis De Ruiter Kate Kleinpaste Willis Leydens Allan Kleinpaste Steven Timothy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully
Paul Vander Kamp
Bill Leydens
Montezuma
Gerrit van Genderen
Leonard van Genderen
John van Genderen
Peter van Genderen
Lyle Brand
Birthday Observances Gather Local Families in Sully
Mr and Mrs Gerrit Vande Krol hosted Wednesday guests for men’s birthdays shared with Leslie Vande Krol. A noon luncheon followed by cake and ice cream. Tuesday visitors to Mamie Boat included Marie Brand Bertha Geenan Don De Jong and Leonard Van Gendern. Afternoon callers for Bertha Geen on Wednesday included Gerrit Vander.
League for Service meeting notes in First Reform Church
The League for Service met in the First Reform Church basement with Mrs. Gerrit Van Genderen presiding. Devotions on More Stately Mansions and Spiritual Life were led by Van Genderen and Rev. Harold Kommer, with a India mission study by Meunis Hartyers and relocation news about Allahabad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Jansen
Marie Brand
League For Service
First Reformed Church
Gerrit van Genderen
Henry van Roekel
van Genderen
Lord
God
Harold Kommer
India
Meunis Hartyers
Allahabad
Wendell Ver Ploeg
Farewell for Ivan noted at two gatherings in Fella Chronicle
The January 23, 1964 issue records farewell events for Ivan at his parents home and another gathering with friends and family. Attendees include Rozendaal, Van Wyk, Van Rees, Maasdam and Vander Zyl families. Ivan departs Wednesday for two year service in the Armed Forces. Community events featured a cooperative lunch, firemen films by Nick Hoksbergen, and social games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rozendaal
Ralph van Wyk
Gary van Rees
Ilenry Maasdam
Ivan
Ralph Vander Zyl
Henry Jansen
Gilbert Stravers
Harry Dicleman
Chas
Conover
Caroline
Paul de Vries
Kenneth Maasdam
Reta
Civil Defense Meeting Draws 100 in Pella
The Civil Defense meeting at the Public Safety building on January 16 drew over 100 members and guests from Pella and Knoxville. Knoxville guest, County Civil Defense Director Jordan Evans, and Mayor Harry Willetts attended. Over 180 Pella residents have volunteered for CD service. Fire Chief John Hoeksema outlined possible emergencies and the plan to sound the steam whistle at the Light Plant to alert CD personnel. Supplies for a local shelter at the Post Office are arriving. two-week stockpiles will be set for future shelters. Ernest Van Haaften named deputy director of Civil Defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Defense
Public Safety Building
Pella
Knoxville
County Civil Defense
Jordan Evans
Harry Willetts
John Hoeksema
Post Office
Dave Bevan
Also Mentioned on This Page
van Wyk - van Zee
Robert Hector
Alfred van Wyk
Duane
Sharon
Jim Borthwick
Wm. van Zee
Bruce
Roy Buitenwerf
Lyle Wolf
Lloyd van Zee
Marion van Zee
Ronald R. van Zee
23Th Street
Ames
Galesburg
Mrs
Wilbur Ramer
Joe Sjaardema
Kellogg
Blacktop Road
Toamtig W
Farm Machinery & Wagons
Atfecl
Yriane
AYOU
Hammermill
Ford
Dearborn
Mearmaen
J.D
Crete
Simuthy
Bern
Arthur Slegh
Jasper County Savings Bank
Earl & Bill Shields
South Pella
Dinty Moore
Heinz
Monarch Western
Aurora
Betty Crocker
Donna Rae van Zante
Gerald van Zante
Monroe
Donna Rae
Elmer Willemsen
Neal Willemsen
Otley
Pella Cooperative Electric Ass'n
Charles Conovers
Coop
Sully News
Tunis Blom
Lectri Lightpower
Jennie ‘Terpstra
Will Swank
Leonard Vi Tunis Hart
Ivan Litt
Maasdam
Kenneth Maidam
Rosa
Tred Maasdam
State Farm Insurance Companies
Tol
Paul K
Dickhoff
Iowa
Hoomington
Finale
the Fella Chronicle
Case Harthorn
Jasper County Firemans Association
Nick Hoksbergen
Ernest van Haaften
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!