Former Pelka Couple Wed in June Ceremony
Lois Jean De Kock daughter of Mr and Mrs William De Kock of Pella and James Allen De Jong son of Dr and Mrs Peter Y De Jong of Hamilton Ontario were married June 14 at First Christian Reformed Church in a double ring ceremony officiated by Dr De Jong before about 200 guests. The bride wore a peau taffeta gown with cathedral train and veil, carried a cascade bouquet, and was accompanied by bridesmaids in canary yellow, with corsages of yellow daisies. The groom and attendants wore white dinner jackets, and the reception followed in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Jean de Koc
William de Kock
Pella
James Allen de Jong
Peter Y. de Jong
Hamilton
Ontario
First Christian Reformed Church
Robert de Ruiter
Twila
Darren de Kock
Corinne
Kris de Jong
Peter de Jong
Stephen de Jong
Joel Brouwer
Verwers Hold Family Reunion at Knoxville Park
Otley report notes the Verwers family reunion on July 4 with 94 attendees. Dinner lunch and a ball game followed, honoring annual picnics since 1946 at Knoxville park. Many Verwers relatives attended including multiple named families and guests. wedding celebrations for Lois and the bridegroom were also noted with gifts and parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otley
Verwers
Knoxville
Coriene
Tom Bloodsworths
Anna Carpenters
Neal Verwers
Katie Kooyman
Rene Verwers
Ure Anna Carpenter
Td Verwers
Bart Verwers
Coriene Broodsworth
Attenchar
Bertha Verwers
Cetia
Low de Vries
Margaret
John Vanden Berg
Rered
Connie Vanden Berg
Neesmi Ralph Kuvper
Corens Harty
Jess
Mane de Rand
Jen Vander Waal
Telia Rebont
Tene Cassidy
David Bensink
John van den Berg
Th van den Baard
Union Park
Des Moines
John
Massie
Ruth Vanden Baand
Joan
Bradley
Diana
Local Social News Covers Visitors And Borough Events
Otley area residents attend gatherings with mentions of visits to Aunt Nellie Muilenberg and James McGrane in Waterloo, a county farm board meeting at Knoxville, and a lawn picnic. Youth activities include a car wash fundraiser for the Youth Benevolent Mission Goal and an Otley girls League Des Moines church tour on July 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Stiernamann
John Vanden Baard
Knoxville
Stanley van Wyk
Myron van Wyk
Pella
Francis G. Poortinga
Gradys van der Linden
Gertrude Aalbers
Girls’ League
Otley Reformed Church
Otley
Youth Benevolent Mission
Des Moines
Kenneth Snellers
Louise van Zante
Nora Slocum
Don Kingery
Peisis Ladies Society Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The Peisis Ladies Society of the Photia Christian Reformed church marked its 50th anniversary in the church auditorium with about 225 guests. Regal lilies adorned the space as gifts from several churches, and a 15-number program featured former leaders and a message of thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peisis Ladies Society
Photia Christian Reformed Church
Bible Eatchers
Queen Esther
Bethel
First Christian Reformed Church of
Geo. Engbers
Orange City
Herman Bennick Blom
John Vos
Dan Kloosterman
Walk Down Memory Lane at Pellage church program
The Pellage Chronicle reports a church gathering with Rev. Gerald Vander Hart leading prayer and a lunch in the parlors after a program themed Walk Down Memory Lane. A Mountain drive safety note urges motorists to stay focused, use low gears, and avoid road stoppage, highlighting safer driving tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Vander Hart
Memory Lane
American Mutual Liability Insurance Company
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Pelka
Roger de Kock
Ralph de Jong
Robert van Wyke
Ed Vander Weele
Williard Ver Meer
Iss Deanne de Jong
Merle den Besten
Ronald Christians
Bert Hoskbergen
Janice Vos
Indy de Jong
Srlvia de Jong
Theresa Hoksbergen
Pat Kutz
Dorothy Sangs
Twyla van Steenis
Church
Pella Christian High
Calvin College
Oakdale Christian School
Grand Rapids
Hekman Biscuit Company
Calvin Theological Seminary
de Jong
Kalamazoo Avenue
Michigan
Lois
Marie den Besten
Louis Berkhof
John Brouwer
P. Y. de Jong
Sphones
James A. de Jong
Lois Jere de Kock
Jennie Vander Kolk
Philip Lucasse
Meni
Sully News
Mrs
Tunis Blom
Sully
Paul Vander Kamp
Gerrit van Genderen
Leonard van Genderen
Nellie Muilenberg
James McGrane
Waterloo
Bill Leyderts
Montezuma
Darrel Jahsen
John C. Vos
Mich
Neleman
Park
Hampton
Marie Brand
Jacob C. Brand
Delmar Schultz
Earl Graham
Lyle Brand
Gary Needham
Cedar Falls
Dennis Neleman
Kellogg
Waseca, Minn
Ben Neleman
Henry Neléman
Lyle Neleman
Victor Swenson
Glenn Youngberg
John Olsthoorn
Pella Hospital
Donna Jansen
Bertha Geenen
Matt Tuinstra
A. N. Browne
Jane
Marshalltown
Kenneth Slagle
Lynda
the Pellage Chronicle PA
Wilson Jewelers
Kraft
van Camps Tuna
Robin Hood
Mandalay
Sturgeon Bay
Jor
Bale Lfel Ac
Pella-Sully Area
HAL Halamka
Pelta
Harding Ri
Hal’s
Moingé, Love
Dick MecCreery
Oskaloosa
Lowad
FEMIC
Farmers Elevator Mutual Insurance Company
Des Moines, Iowa
Chevrolet
White Way Auto Company
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