Van Eckeren and Vande Voort Wed at Pella First Baptist
Martha Jane Van Eckeren and Henry J. Vande Voort wed at 3:00 p.m. Sunday July 4 at the First Baptist Church of Pella Revered Russell Redeker officiated in a double ring ceremony. The church featured seven-branched candelabra white gladioli and palms. The bride wore white tulle over satin with lace and seed pearls and carried a cascade bouquet. Miss Katie Van Ekeren was maid of honor. bridesmaids wore mint green and carried daisies. Everett Vande Voort was best man with groomsmen Henry K. Rempe Gary Thomassen Paul Blom and Stuart Meulpolder. A reception for 100 followed in the church basement. The couple will reside at 800 East First Street Pella after a wedding trip to Colorado and Denver. Both are Pella High graduates. She is employed at J C Penney and he at Garden Engineering Service in Oskaloosa.
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Martha Jane van Eckeren
Henry M. van Ekeren
Henry J. Vande Voort
Gerrit Vande Voort
First Baptist
Pella
Rever- Russell Redeker
Arnie de Jong
Katie van Ekeren
Janice Ver Steg
Marilyn Vos
Maid of Honor
Everett Vande Voort
Henry K. Rempe
Gary Thomassen
Paul Blom
Stuart Meulpolder
Ted van Veen
John Ver Steeg
Polk Peppy Pals June Meeting and Related 4-H Events
Polk Peppy Pals met June 16 at Mary Ann Klyn home to honor Fathers Day with a dinner. Talks included preservation by Donna Douwstra and canning demos by Mary Ann Klyn and Joan Ball. A jelly making session followed June 24 at Bonnie and Darlene Verners. Nearby 4-H groups held July gatherings and plan fair booths, posters, and demonstrations, with meetings continuing through July 26 and August fair preparations.
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POLK
Mary Klyn
Legion Auxiliary Officers Installed In July Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary July meeting elected and installed officers by candlelight. Marguerite Vander Veer received a farewell gift. Dora Carson became president and others named include Helen Douwstri, Helen Frundt, Irma Vander ers, Lorna Schakel, Hattie Van Wyk, Johanna ilia, Minnie Koopman, and executive board members Marguerite Vander Veer, Marie Van Arkel, Alice Hoeksema. Refreshments followed.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Marguerite Vander Veer
Katherine Vos
Beryl Vanden Berg
Juanita Lane
Des Moines
Minnie van Dyke
Bergle Viden Berg
Dora Carson
Helen Douwstri
Helen Frundt
Sec
Irma Vanderers
Lorna Schakel
Hattie van Wyk
Johanna ‘Alia
Minnie Koopman
Marie van Arkel
Alice Hoeksema
Lively Lynnette Overnight Camp At Leader’s Home
Girls met at Mrs Peter Van Maanens home for an overnight camp learning outdoor cookery around a camp fire They cooked supper and breakfast Vesper services were led by Joan Van Maanen Group singing followed by homemade ice cream Health examinations were done in the afternoon Members bound for Boone 4-H camp include Roberta Bi Viola Benson Carolyn Wagam and their nurse leader Mrs Pete Van Maanen A Des Moines tour is planned for July 29 An achievement show opens to the public the first week in August Attendees listed include Viola Roberta Joyce Benson Tyvara Ratcliff Joan McDaniel Naomi Canning Dorothy de Krol Marjorie Ludwick Carolyn Wagaman Sheryl Brush Loydenna Sparks Carolyn Sparks and Joan Meanen.
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Lynnettes
Peter van Maanen
Joan van Maanen
Boone
Roberta Bi Viola Benson
Carolyn Wagam
Pete van Maanen
Des Moines
Viola
Roberta
Joyce Benson
Tyvara Ratcliff
Joan McDaniel
Naomi Canning
Dorothy de Krol
Marjorie Ludwick
Carolyn Wagaman
She
Girls 4-H Clubs Plan County Achievement Shows
Local 4-H groups prepare for county fair exhibits amid a foods and nutrition focus. Demonstrations talks and entertainments highlight local achievement days with clubs like Jolly Jills Tracy Red Hats and Healthy Hustlers listed for July and August events.
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Marion County
Jolly Jills
Tracy Red Hats
Dallas Go-Getters
Healthy Hustlers
Birthday Party Honors Theresa Hae Hoksbergen at Age Ten
Theresa Hae Hoksbergen celebrated her tenth birthday on July 7 at home with ten classmates. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments including chicken sandwiches cookies cake and ice cream with berries. Gifts were given and the group shared a pleasant afternoon with family and friends.
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Theresa Hae Hoksbergen
Lightning Strikes Farmer in Crawford County Field
Willis Paterson a 35 year old Westside farmer in Crawford county was struck by lightning while chopping hay. He was knocked unconscious but survived with apparently no serious injuries.
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Willis Paterson
Crawford County
Phoenix Metro Population Surpasses 121000
The metropolitan district of Phoenix Arizona reports a population exceeding 121000 residents reflecting growth patterns in the area and prompting planning considerations for housing services and infrastructure.
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Phoenix
Arizona
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Vande Voort
J. C. Penney
Garden Engineering
Oskaloosa
Joan McDanniel
Cheryl Brush
Joan
Portergrove Aid
John van Rheen
Bond
East First Street
Paardekooper
Berlou
Scott-U-Need
Waugh
Phyllis and
Louise Vi
Darlene Lambers
Bibara Denburger
Janice Kane
Kay Butler
Sue Butler
Lorraine Heaton
Edith Rice
Louise
Sharon van Klaveren
Leighton Happy Hearts Club
Leighton Happy Hearts 4-H
Ruth Vander Linden
Lake Keomah
Marcia
Joyce Klein
Sharon
Joyce de Cook
Delores van Roekel
Methodist Circle
Ben Blommers
Pella National Bank
Iowa
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
State of
County of
Marion
C. Smorenberg
J. R. Drake
DE Haan
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F. Dykstrae
Cook
Martha Zylstra
Ralph Huisman
Oak Avenua
Mra, Huisman
Legion Auxiliary Officers
Grace Voyce
Irma Vander Werf
Lively Lynnettes
Romper
Oraandy
Rayon
Panamas
Merry Mads
Agust
A. P. Scartozzi
Richard
Sandra
Glenda Ann
Seattle
Washington
South Park
Lieheett
Scat Glen A, Ault
Mitchellville
Presa
An Mea
Teka Scheinkhoven
C. Borgman
BOLT
van den Berg
Westinghouse Room
Westinghouse
Corhoox
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