Miss Doris Sparrow Weds Bert Blom in Niota Ill
Miss Doris Fern Sparrow daughter of Mr and Mrs Dwight Sparrow Oakville Iowa wed Bert Wayne Blom son of Mr and Mrs John Blom Lynnville in Appanoose Presbyterian Niota Illinois The 2 PM ceremony before 160 guests featured Tiffany baskets roses and gladioli with Rev Greer Hills officiating The bridal party wore matching lace and net gowns with orchid accents The reception followed at the church and the couple planned a Northern Wisconsin wedding trip Both bride and groom hold local educations and work at Sylvania Electric Co Burlington Iowa with future plans listed as indefinite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Fern Sparrow
Dwight Sparrow
Oakville
Iowa
Bert Wayne Blom
John Blom
Lynnville
Appanoore Presbyterian Church
Niota
Ill
Greer Hills
John Miltonburger
Donald Cli
Betty Poppens
Ellen de Geus
Bett Box
Ardell Navis
Morille Ferguson
James Webl
Mahlon Newton
William Marshall
Sherrill Blom
Walter Whitson
Frank Rost
Wisconsin
Nauvoo
Lois Rawlins Weds Robert Zimmerman In Galesburg Church
Lois Louise Rawlins of Galesburg Iowa daughter of Clyde and Mrs Rawlins married Robert Lee Zimmerman of New Sharon Iowa son of Fred and Mrs Zimmerman at the Galesburg Christian church Sunday July 1 at 2 80. About 100 guests attended. The altar featured white gladioli. The bride wore street length white brocaded nylon tulle with satin and net ruffles and a headband of white flowers. She carried a white Bible with pink sweetheart roses and wore a pearl choker and earrings. Matron of honor Mrs K feet length aqua gowns and pink accessories. JoAnn Zimmerman presided at the guest book. Flower girls wore pink and white eyelet dresses carrying aqua and white bouquets. Best man Kenneth Clausen ushers Francis and Dale Wheeler. Soloist Mrs Kenneth Van Wyngarden pianist Mrs Anne De Penning. Reception in the church basement with a four tiered cake on lace tablecloth plus gifts and numerous helpers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Louise Rawlins
Galesburg
Iowa
Clyde Rawlins
Robert Lee Zimmerman
New Sharon
Fred Zimmerman
Galesburg Christian Church
Carter
Iresa
Beverly Rawlins
Ter
The
JoAnn Zimmerman
Chicago
Barbara Mae Dearinger
Connie Jo de Penning
Newton
Kenneth Clausen
Richard de Bruyn
Francis Wheeler
Dale Wheeler
Kenneth van Wyngarden
Anne de Penning
Bob Barnett
Norman Engel
Jay Vander Schel
Donald Peery
Mildred Menninga
Norma Low
Arlene Wheeler
Harold Schnug
Martin Dearinger
Ralph Clausen
Dewey Ramer
School and Community Notes From Newton Area Newsletter
A collage of local happenings includes a wedding cake detail with a pink and aqua theme prepared by the groom’s aunt, plans for a Wisconsin Dells honeymoon, and career notes for the bride and groom. Other items cover a 4 H Club tour led by Gerrit Van Zomeren, lunch at Leighton ball park, a Black Oak and Scott Strivers event, and a June 29 two piano recital featuring numerous students under Mrs. Henry Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Renaud
Sully
Wisconsin Dells
Newton High School
Vernon Company
Maytag Company
Black Oak
Scott Strivers
Pella
Henry Cox
Barbara Boat
Tom Boat
Kay Kuyper
Tom Waechter
Linda Tysseling
Mary Boat
Gayle Wes
Pamela Klein
Charlene Klyn
Lois de Haan
Edith Vander Linden
Barbara Duven
Beth van Sittert
Ruth Vander Ploeg
Joanne Vander Hart
Marilyn Nibbelink
Joyce van Zee
Phyllis Ver Meer
Patsy Kutz
Sylvi de Jong
Joyce de Cook
Linda Vande Voort
Cynthia
Nika Janna Huyser
Sandra Vander Linden
Karen Boot
Karen Wesselink
Carole Grootveld
Sandra Klein
Beverly Boatsmi Darlys Bosch
Andrea Boat
Kathleen Redeker
Highway Patrol Man Urges Defensive Driving Amid July Traffic
A highway patrolman in Eddyville urges drivers to assume others aim to endanger, adopt a two handed grip on the wheel, and stay constantly alert as July traffic is expected to be the heaviest in state history. The piece blends safety advice with local social notes and visitor mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drivi
Birthday observance at Home for the Age marks 74th year
On June 30 residents at the Home for the Age remembered the birthday of Mrs. Johanna Kole who reached 74. The note mentions Mrs. Lydia Brown of California and Mrs. Lola Locke of Ottumwa along with Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Hargis of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Kole
Lydia Brown
California
Lola Locke
Ottumwa
Emmett Hargis
Consumers Coop Plans Des Moines Building Dedication Event
Consumers Cooperative plans a July dedication for its Des Moines warehouse and office building with a barbecue, entertainment for families, prizes, and a dedicatory address by Howard A. Cowden. A full day program includes balloons, sun-visors, orchids for ladies, and door prizes throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers Cooperative Association
Des Moines
Cowden
Howard A. Cowden
Volkswagen Popularity Rising in United States
A Siebelt Hettings report notes growing VW popularity in the United States. Import Motors of Ottumwa has strong sales and service for VW cars and trucks imported from Wolfsburg Germany. Ottumwa assembly keeps pace with demand, while Kingma Garage has also joined the VW scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siebelt
Motors
Ottumwa
Kingma
Appointed to service the Volk swagen in locality
A brief note states an appointment has been made to service the Volk swagen automobile in the local area. Details on the appointing authority or exact date are not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volkswagen
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Carlene Pruis
Sherman Blom
Janet Heberes
Irene Sparrow
Maid of Honor
Dianne Whitson
Loren Blom
James Blom
Marvin
Marvin Blom
Charles Sparrow
Bobby Heberer
C. Heberer
Andrew van Zante
Wayne Zoutendam
David
Andrew Ter Louw
Bob van Hemert
Lester Ter Louw
Bert van Hemert
Melvin Ver Meer
Norman Roorda
Rebecca
Marilyn
George Vande Voort
Leroy van Zee
Lewis Lundy
Edgar Roorda
Bruce
James Vander Waal
Harold Wortman
Forrest Roorda
Marvin Swank
Joyce
Simon Ter Louw
Gerald Ter Louw
John E. Ter Louw
Gerrit Rus
Isaac Roorda
Joyce Roorda
Wilson
Franklin
James van Warks
Jameses Park Universlty
Trea
Penney
Orlon
Iewa Dept. of Public Safety
Bob Hullihan
Home For the Age
Consumers Coop
Tam
Federal Discount Corp
Sinlcne Leon
Martin Naaktgeboren
Rovac
U. S. Pat
Ideal Pharmacy
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