Weddings and memories pop in small town tales
In a light column of village events Robbie Blom frets about a summer wedding involving Lynn Hinga and Steve De Vries and fears for his teacher Mrs Hinga. Murt Kooi recalls a glassy punch mishap, hoping for a redemption at a future wedding. Connie Vos earns FHA Hero honors with Kendalyn Powell, while a court case features a man in a backward shirt with Schlitz beer.
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Robbie Blom
Herb Bloms
Lynn Hinga
Steve de Vries
Murt
Joyce Harter
Connie (Whalley) Vos
Home Ec
Stuart Menlo
Connie
Des Moines
America
Kendalyn Powell
Kendalyn
Iowa
Births in Pella area announce four newborns
Dave and Glenda Mathes announce a son Seth Layton born June 30 at Pella Community Hospital. Stacey Jo Willemsen born July 1 at PCH weighing 8 lbs 6 ozs. Jonathan Derik Wilson born July 2 at PCH weighing 8 lbs 1 1 4 ozs. Jana Diane Van Haaften born July 8 at PCH weighing 8 lbs 15 ozs.
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Mathes Dave and
Glenda Mathes
Pella
Seth Layton
Pella Community Hospital
Gil Roozeboom
Henrietta de Bruin
G. van Zanten
Rock Valley
Beyers Rost wed in outdoor June ceremony
Janice Elouise Byers and Jeffery Stephen Rost exchanged vows June 18 1977 outdoors at the bride’s home under an arch by rosebeds in Unionville. The couple celebrated with 125 guests. The bride wore an organza gown with lace trims and a chapel train. Matron of honor was Martha Schmidt. Bridesmaids Joleen Gerber Joyce Mattox and Karen Rost. Best man Dennis Rost. Groomsmen Dave Rost Ron Rost Bruce Byers. Ushers Usherettes Christy Terpstra Sanya Terlouw. Music by Cindy Poskey Loren Terpstra. Reception at the Dutch Buffet. Honeymoon in New Mexico. They will reside in Elmhurst Illinois.
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Janice Elouise Byers
Jerry R. Byers
Pella
Jeffery Stephen Rost
Elmhurst
Donald Rost
Bolingbrook
Ill
Melvin Mattox
Unionville
Martha Schmidt
Joleen Gerber
Joyce Mattox
Karen Rost
Dennis Rost
Dave Rost
Ron Rost
Bruce Byers
Christy Terpstra
Sanya Terlouw
Cindy Poskey
Loren Terpstra
Art Schuring
Donald Palmer
Ralph Lang
Cheri Scott
Diane Nunnikhoven
Beth Nunnikhoven
Debbie Steenhoek
Marcia van Kooten
Debbie Rapinchuck
Lila Terlouw
Harold Palmer
Russell
Wayne Walker
Chariton
New Mexico
East Park
Apt
Hoksbergen announce birth of son Ryan Allen
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hoksbergen of New Sharon announce the birth of a son, Ryan Allen, weighing 7 lbs 15 oz, born June 19 at Keokuk County Hospital in Sigourney, Ia. Grandparents are Ralph Hoksbergen of Lynnville and Anie Spoelstra of New Sharon, with great grandparents Jake Spoelstra of Oskaloosa and Ray Hoksbergen’s wife, Gerrit Van Kooten of Denver.
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Hoksbergen
Allen Hoksbergen
New Sharon
Ryan Allen
Keokuk County Hospital
Sigourney
Ralph Hoksbergen
Lynnville
Anie Spoelstra
Jake Spoelstra
Oskaloosa
Ray Hoksbergen
Pella
Wedding guidelines for Chronicle wedding stories
The Chronicle reminds brides to submit wedding stories within one month of the wedding date. Late submissions will be shortened to a brief summary due to space. Readers are asked to cooperate to help provide more current news and allow space for other stories.
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PCH
Bernie van Ee
Otley
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Hilltop Manor
Tricia Lynn
Karl Magnussen
Barbara Noftiger
Mary Embling
Lloyd Shanks
Ernie Reese
Rita Magnussen
Andrew Rapinchuck
Janice and
Jeffery Rost
Gerrit van Kooten
Denver
Liberty Corner
Pella Swimming Pool
Boat Furniture Inc
Marion County
Ruth van Gorp
Gary van Heukelem
Becky Engbers
Brad Weyers
Beidal
Lee
Monthru
Vander Ploeg
Tulip Tower
PeLta
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