Local Society Notes Highlight Graduation Party and Club News
A July 7 party hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Cox honors four high school seniors Audrey Roorda Helen Mac Van Zante Bonnie Van Zemeren and Raymond Den Adel who will enter Central College next fall. Activities include two piano duets quartets and solos. The American Legion Auxiliary held a June 27 picnic meeting at Swimming Pool Park with a new executive board guest list and thanks from president Beryle Vanden Berg. The Canasta Club met at Mrs Lou Kuyper’s home with Elven Hollebrands first prize and Dr Martin low prize. Ten PHS Class of 1945 graduates visited Bonnie Buerkens’ home for refreshments and reminiscences. The VFW Auxiliary meets July 12 in Memorial Hall hosted by Kate Schakel and Mildred Hoksbergen. The Helping Hand Society hosted a park picnic with a note of thanks to Miss Marie Vos and a gift to Rev Vroon. Kathryn Moksbergen’s candlelight wedding on June 20 is noted.
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Henry Cox
Audrey Roorda
Helen Mac van Zante
Bonnie’ van Zemeren
Raymond den Adel
Central College
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Beryle Vanden Berg
Helen Douwstra
Nellie Gosselink
Bess van Zante
Canasta Club
Lou Kuyper
Elven Hollebrands
Don Douwstra
Arvin Hoogenakker
Dr. Martin
Bonnie Buerkens
North Broadway
P.hs
Willard A. Ver Meer
Laura Ruth Klyn
Pella
Marion Morrow
Laboratoian Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Verla Vander Streek
Monroe High School
Arlyn Ver Ploeg
Western Reserve U
Town State College
Gordon Rugaard
St. Louis
Mary de Vries
Lester Conk
Philadelphia
Lorraine Meulpolder
Marcia Kuyper
Chicago
National Broadcasting Company
Carl Gaass
Dorothy Hoeksema
Peter van Gorp
June Klyn
Lafayette
Indiana
Carroll
Iowa
Helping Hand Society
West Market Park
Marie Vos
Oakdale
Vroon
Tracy Christian Reformed Church Wedding Ceremony
Gerald Kelderman and bride, daughter of Tunis Hoksbergen of Tracy, married at 7:30 in Tracy Christian Reformed Church with 140 guests. Ri De Leeuw read vows. bride given by father. lilies, yellow and green decor. bridal gown lace bodice satin skirt, fingertip veil. groom’s party in light suits. musicians and attendants detailed. reception to follow.
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Gerald Kelderman
Tunis Hoksbergen
Tracy
Guy Kelderman
Oskaloosa
Tracy Christian Reformed Church
Ri de Leeuw
Albert Hoksbergen
Janella Hoksbergen
Joan Carol Vander Kieft
Gary Kelderman
Marilyn Kelderman
Sophie van Hall
Tunie Kelderman
Marion Vander Kieft
Nuicuwsma and Bride’s Guests Host Luncheon in Basem ent
Nicuwsma, friend of the bride, and guests gathered for a two course luncheon in the basement served by Janet Beckhuizen Betty Vander Linden Jeanette Beckhuizen Ruth Van Gilst Joan Fynaardt Louise Newendorp with kitchen help from Mrs Case Van Arkel Mrs Bill Kelderman Mrs Gerrit Beekhuizen Mrs Ival Harkness Mrs Luke Vanden Linden and Mrs Connie Hoksbergen The couple will reside at 202 15th Ave East Os kaloosa for a time before moving to 121 15th Ave East Os kaloosa The groom works at Thayer Chevrolet Garage.
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15Th Ave
Oskaloosa
15Th Avenue
Tha Groom
Thayer Chevrolet
Amvet Auxiliary Installs Officers After Meeting
The Amvet Auxiliary met at Mrs. John Vanden Berg's home on Tuesday evening June 20. Communications from state and national officers were read. Mrs. Vander Beck and Mrs. Van Gorp reported on the 5th District Convention in Knoxville. Installation of officers for the coming year followed the business meeting with Mrs. John H. Vanden Berg named president and Mrs. Gerrit Vis as senior officer.
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Amvet
John Vanden Berg
A.T. Vander. Beck
M. G. van Gorp
Knoxville
John H. Vanden Berg
Gerrit Vis
Installation Ceremony of Local Chapter Officials
The ceremony was conducted by State Senior Vice President Mrs MC Van Gorp. Following installation, refreshments were served by Mrs Vanden Berg. The next meeting will be July 18 at Mrs Gerrit Vis home, with delegates to the Des Moines state convention July 21 to 23.
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Gerrit Vis
Des Moines
Van Varks Plan Open House on Fiftieth Anniversary
In honor of their 60th wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Van Vark will host an open house for relatives and friends on Monday July 10 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at their home 9 miles northeast of Pella on Sandridge. The Taintor Methodist Church wedding of Agnes Langstraat and Marion L. Roorda occurred June 14, 1950 with Rev. Underwood officiating and music by Porter Lowry and Mrs. Robert Roorda. bridesmaid Gradys Bensink wore blue with blue and white carnations, while the bride carried American Beauty roses.
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John H. van Vark
Pella
Sandridge
Taintor Methodist Church
Agnes Langstraat
Pete Langstraat
Taintor
Marion L. Roorda
L. J. Roorda
R. Underwood
Porter Lowry
Robert Roorda
Anna Mae Langstrant
Ruth Ferns
Bertha
Gradys Bensink
Two Pella couples wed with church reception and travel home
Karen Sue Roorda served as flower girl and Farry Langstraat carried the rings at a Pella wedding. The couple plans a weeklong southern trip and will live at 719 Broadway. Separate note marks S Th Douwstra’s 70th birthday with family guests and a granddaughter baked cake.
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Karen Sue Roorda
Farry Langstraat
Henry Langstraat
Wilbur Langstr
Claude Hellstran
A. J. Linsted
Glen Linstead
Ruth Ferns
Grace Huff
Frane Brand
Edna Pethoven
Doris Cle
Anna
Maw Langstraat
Ew Sharon High School
Pella
South
Broadway
Towa
S.th. Douwstra
Ben Vander Hoek
Oskaloosa
Herman Douwstra
Sandra
Don Douwstra
Carol Ann Vander Hoek
Oskaloosa Radio Station Planned For September Air
Oskaloosa receives a federal permit for a new radio station with transmitter and studio facilities to be built. The Oskaloosa Broadcasting Company will operate on 250 watts for daily time operation and plans to be on the air in September. Tentative call letters are KOSK. studios and transmitter to share one building two miles north of Oskaloosa on Highway 63.
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Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa Broadcasting Company
KOSK
Lawn fertilizing guidance from extension horticulturist
Ed Cott of Town State College warns that fertilizing lawns now promotes excessive growth at the wrong season. He says the program can resume after September first when hot weather ends.
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Saya Ed Cott
Town State College
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Kuyper
V.F.W. Auxiliary
V.F.W
Memorial Hall
Kate Schakel
Mildred Hoksbergen
West Park
Hoksbergen
Kelderman
Kathryn. Moksbergen
Wilma
Amana
Brom Feed Store
John Sybenga
Kathryn Hoksbergen
Junella Hoksbergen
Joan Carol Vande Kieft
Keldermans
DR. B. L. Flikkema Optometrist
Noel’s
Farmers Union
Langstraat
Roorda
Childre
Halamka
Hal
Harding
King Koil
Laos
Bel Max Wrint
OY Ball-Rand
Pella and
Kersbergen & Co
Schipper Brothers
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