Norma Westerkamp feted at Pella bridal shower
Norma Westerkamp was honored at a January 13 bridal shower in Pella hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Buwalda and Mrs. Frank Hiemstra. Attendees included family members and friends from Pella and neighboring Oska loosa area. A tray lunch followed games and gift opening for the bride-to-be.
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Otley
Norma Westerkamp
J. J. Buwalda
Pella
Frank Hiemstra
John Hiemstra
H. W. Vriezelaar
Surprise Struik Anniversary Celebrated Quietly at Home
Mr and Mrs Kryn Struik observed their 25th wedding anniversary with a Saturday afternoon gathering at Sally attended by family. Gifts included a tree lamp, four seasons wall plaques, and a silver cream and sugar set. Guests included Gertie Jansen Jennie Fopma and others from the Jansen and Van Wyk families.
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Sally
Kryn_ Struik
Four Seasons
Gertie Jansen
Jennie Fopma
N Case de Koning
Har
Hattie Fopma
Will Jansen
Ray van Wyk
Henry Jansen
Marvin van Maanen
Alberta Jansen
Kryn Strink
Dick Jansen
Sully
John Gieffeon
Christian Reformed Church
Marvin
Dorothy) van Maanen
Norma
Keith
Verlan
Sally Christian Reformed Church
Circus parade ends joyful day for Pella children
A Pella Chronicle note recalls a kindergarten circus with waving elephants and galloping horses as the parade ends. Students wore costumes and enjoyed popcorn and pink lemonade while Mrs. Dockendorff praises teachers for guiding meaningful learning experiences. The writer confirms attending the circus last week and cherishes the shared happiness.
Ver Meer Engaged to Irvin L Rowley in Iowa
Mary Adelaide Ver Meer and Irvin Larry Rowley are engaged with plans for an August wedding. The bride elect is the daughter of Harold and Mrs. Ver Meer of R. R. 2 Pella. Rowley is the son of Irvin Rowley and the late Mrs. Rowley of Knoxville. Ver Meer attends Central College and Rowley attends Iowa State University majoring in Agriculture Education.
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Mary A. Ver Meer
Irvin L. Rowley
Mary Adelaide Ver Meer
Irvin Larry Rowley
Harold Ver Meer
Pella
Mr. Rowley
Irvin Rowley
Rowley
A. A.4
Knoxville
Miss Ver Meer
Central College
Iowa State University
Fete for Pamela Jo Vander Zyl on fifth birthday
Pamela Jo Vander Zyl was feted at a family birthday party at her parents' home. She opened gifts as guests joined in games and enjoyed cake and ice cream. Attending were Jad Dale Vander Zyl Cindy Rozendaal Sheryll Vander Krol Cindy Ratcliff Caroline Conover Jon Brand Debbie and Pamela Jansen Scott De Penning Murray Zegars Johnny Vande Krol Eric De Penning and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally
Pamela Jo Vander Zyl
Clarence Vander Zyl
Pamela Jo
Jad Dale Vander Zyl
Cindy Rozendaal
Sheryll Vander Krol
Cindy Ratcliff
Caroline Conover
Jon Brand
Debbie
Pamela Jansen
Scott de Penning
Murray Zegars
Johnny Vande Krol
Eric de Penning
Ralph Vander Zyl
Leherl Vande Krol
Howard de Penning
Bridal shower honors Lila Van Genderen in Sully
Miss Lila Jean Van Genderen and James Henry De Kruyff wed in a double ring ceremony at the First Reformed church parsonage Sully on January 17 at 2:00 PM with only parents present. The bride, a Monroe High School graduate, works at Maytag Newton. groom farms. They will reside on a farm southeast of Otley.
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Sully
Jake Rozeboom
Martha van Dyk
Paul de Pening
Lila van Genderen
Jake Rozenboom
Jake van Dyke
Geurt van Dyke
Delbert Jacobs
Monroe High School
Maytag
Newton
Otley
Otley News Social and Hospital Visit Roundup
Otley residents note social visits and hospital outings. Mr and Mrs Jas per De Raad of Pella visited Mr and Mrs Norman Robus Wednesday night. Gerrit De Young had health checks in Town City hospitals with a second visit for full evaluation and returned home. Peter Dykstra went to Iowa City hospital Monday and remained there. A welcome to Rev William W Paul at Central College marked Sunday morning service and next Sunday Rev Melvin Voss of Knoxville will conduct Otley services. Mrs C C Visser and Sophie Len from Oskaloosa joined Saturday afternoon. Alice Van Den Oever Evelyn Van Den Gever and daughter visited Friday.
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Jeanetta Robus
Norman Robus
Jeanetta
Alan Beyer
Lori
Kimberly
Kenney Robus
Jennie Vander Kolk
Norman
Duane
Connie
Francis van Wyk
Marion van Wyk
Otley Sunday School
Bonnie Rozendaal
Jim van Weelden
Connie van Haaften
Duane van Haaften
Robert van Dyke
Bob
Raymond Robus
Heber Springs
Ark
Missouri
Jasper de Raad
Pella
Gerrit de Young
Town City Hospitals
Peter Dykstra
Iowa City Hospital
William W. Paul
Central College
Melvin Voss
Knoxville
Otley
C. C. Visser
Sophie “Len
Oskaloosa
Alice van den Oever
Evelyn van den Gever
Luther play reviewed by Central College professor
Tuesday Federated Woman's Club heard a review of John Osborne's Luther by Central College Professor Robert Omick. He provided background, analysis, and readings to illustrate the play's seriousness and the life of Martin Luther, linking to the upcoming Reformation seminar at Central College February 17–21. Also noted was a local circus event for kindergartners at Lincoln School with first graders presenting presentations and festive decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Woman's Club
John Osborne
Luther
Central College
Robert Omick
Mr. Omick
Martin Luther
Woman's Club
Omick
Central College Doctrines of Man
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Peter H. Westerkamp
Lena Vander Lune
G. van Dyke
Marilyn
Sam Poortinga
M .I. Hiemstra
J. C. Hiemstra
L. J. Gosselink
John E. Ter Louw
Howard Westerkamp
Elmer Vogelaar
Gerrit Rooda
Nori Kay
Gary
Meldon
Reasner
and Otley
Clifford Vos
J. J. Bulwalda
Ser
Haasten
M.C
Lincoln Circus
Lincoln School
M. M. Dockendorff
Roy Reith
THE
Lillenmak
Paardekooper
Otley News
Sylvia J. Hawker
Ruth Norstian
Joy Reith
Chamber of
Raila
Chronicle
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