Peoria News Highlights Local Family Travel and School Event
The Westercamp family left for Denver to visit relatives while Ron stays home to handle chores. Pella high girls enjoyed a hamburger fry for Bonnie Swank's 15th birthday. The Lark's Club held its annual Lake Keomah Park picnic. Twin boys born to Richard Van Kooten's family. one died shortly after birth, the other in incubator. Graveside services for the infant were held. Sympathy extended to bereaved families including the Van Kootens and Swanks.
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Joe ‘Rozenboom
Denver
Colorado
Don Vos
Ron
Pella High
Marion Swank
Bonnie Swank
Marion
Richard van Kooten
Mahaska Hospital
Jack Dahm Sla
Henry van Kooten
New Sharon
Case Reynen
Hollandale
Minnesota
Henry Rooda
Sidney
de Konings
Joyce Garrett
Otley
Lois Ward
Pella
Loretta Westercamp
First Reformed Church
Tower Park
Graham Urges Seniors Embrace Spring Freedom at Graduation
Professor Graham of Central College addresses the Community School graduating class of 1961 in the high school auditorium. He speaks on spring fever, the need for graduates to choose work, study, and service, and the value of freedom coupled with responsibility. The event features musical numbers, welcomes by Robert Vos, a farewell by Ruth Brower, and diplomas to eighty-two graduates.
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Graham
Central Col
Mickey Mantle
Robert Vos
Ruth Brower
Jean Wilkins
J. G. Boat
Valley Forge
Central College to award 69 degrees in June commencement
Central College will graduate 69 seniors in commencement exercises Monday June 5 at 10 a.m. in Douwstra Chapel. Roger S. Firestone president of Firestone Plastics Company will speak. Alumni Day June 3 features luncheon coffees, swim party, baseball game, picnic, and play The Golden Fleecing. Baccalaureate Sunday features Rev Howard Hageman speaker at 2 30 p.m. in Douwstra Chapel.
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Central College
Douwstra Chapel
Roger S. Firestone
Firestone Plastics Company
Pottstown
Penn
Howard Hageman
The
North Reformed Church
Newark, N. J
Is Your House Outgrown Put Wasted Space to Work
The article outlines options for an overextended home owner including selling, adding on, or repurposing unused space. It highlights modern methods and materials such as hardboard panels for walls, new floor tiles, and decorative ceilings to create functional, attractive spaces. It suggests consulting experts for materials, heating, and wiring, and compares DIY costs with contractor estimates, noting potential financing like FHA Title I loans.
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F.H.A
Hoekstra Named to High School Social Science Post
Anthony Hoekstra has been employed by the local community schools to fill a vacancy in the high school social science department for 1961 62. A Minnesota native, he has lived in Pella for two years and will receive his B A degree from Central this spring with a major in economics and business administration. The vacancy arose when Edgar Epperly was assigned to serve as guidance counselor part time. Hoekstra is married with six children and resides at 913 Washington Street.
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Inghome
Oskaloosa
Nelson Nibbelink
Larry Vander Melen
Don Rus
Robert Hagen
Paul Achterhof
Michigan
Mackinaw Bridge
Caroline Betty van Wyk
Dordt College
Penn College
Caroline
Prairie City Christian Grade School
Linda Jean Dop
Henry Rooda
Douglas Gene Dop
Pella
James W. Mohr
Scott Alan
Grand Rapids
John F. Wester
Loretta
Frederick
Scott
Andrew Kool
Edward Wesselink
W. S. van Hemert
Anthony Hoekstra
Mr. Hoekstra
Minnesota
Central
Edgar Epperly
Washington Street
Cubs Lose 6-5 as Giants Beat Cubs at Wrigley Field
Kenneth Jansen, Harry Koopmans, Donald Boyert and Henry Boyert were in Chicago last weekend to watch the San Francisco Giants play the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The Cubs fell 6-5 and a nearby hot dog concession cart was destroyed by an explosion and fire midgame.
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Kenneth Jansen
Harry Koopmans
Donald Boyert
Henry Boyert
Chicago
San Francisco Giants
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field
Cubs
Life Reflections on Gratitude and Acceptance
A personal reflection on appreciating the life one has made, acknowledging imperfections while expressing gratitude for present circumstances and the value of daily progress. The tone remains intimate and sincere, focusing on resilience and a measured sense of hope.
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Lake Keomah Park
Edmondson Park
Peter H. Westercamp
John H. Dahm
Gerrit Rus
Rodney
Sidney Vander Wall
Rochester
Minn
Jas. Vander Wall
Vander Wall
Anthony Bokhoven
Lee Roose
Virginia Ver Ploeg
Norma Westerkamp
D. Vander Waal
Florida
Edward Talen
Vander Walls
Herman Jaarsma
Jaarsma’s
Sybenga
Jaarsma Bakery
Con Brunswick
N. Henry
T. K
Ralph Ver Denver
Colo
Dom Foundation
Anne Tysseling
John Staal
MS Hope Chest
Robert L. Dahlin
Columbus
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