Durham Golden Anniversary Observed at Knoxville Church
Mr and Mrs Arza Durham celebrated their fifty year marriage with a reception at the First Methodist Church of Knoxville attended by about 200 guests. Rev Frank L Greenwood gave a talk and prayer, poems and songs were performed by nieces and nephews, letters were read from relatives in California, and a lace table with a gold trimmed cake marked the occasion. Hosts were Mr and Mrs William Van Gorp and Mr and Mrs Ted Dykstra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arza Durham
First Methodist Church of
Knoxville
Frank L. Greenwood
Phyllis Snyder
Doris Humble
Sue Dennis
Larry Terlouw
Agnes Durham Wilson
Leatha Terlouw
Rae Durham Caston
Granada Hills
Calif
Ken
Glendale
Ted Dysktra
Louise Terlouw
Janice Terpstra
Shirley Plate
Lizzie Swank
William van Gorp
Ted Dykstra
Couple Weds in Knoxville with Family Celebrations
Nannie Wolver and Arza Durham married in Knoxville. Their children are Kenneth of Glendale California, Lorraine Van Gorp of Newton, and Dorothea Arlene, now deceased. They have three granddaughters and three great grandchildren. The couple received many gifts, cards and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Wolver
Arza Durham
Knoxville
Kenneth
Glendale
Calif
William
Lorraine) van Gorp
Newton
Dorothea Arlene
Judith Sherwood and Norman Sneller Wed in 1964 Pella Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Robert Sherwood announce the marriage of their daughter Judith to Norman Sneller son of Mr and Mrs Nick Sneller of Pella The wedding took place March 30 1964 at Oskaloosa Salvation Army Church with Captain Robert Greenleaf officiating Norman is employed at the Rosscreen Company and the couple will reside in Pella
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sherwood
Judith
Norman Sneller
Nick Sneller
Pella
Norman
Rosscreen Company
Robert Greenleaf
Salvation Army
Oskaloosa
Engagement announced for Karen Joan Van Heukelem
Mr and Mrs Ernest Van Heukelem of Leighton announce the engagement of their daughter Karen Joan to Frederick F Wohlstein son of Mrs Elien S Wohlstein and the late Lt Frederick F Wohlstein Jr of Rotterdam Junction New York The bride elect is a Pella Community High School graduate and a junior in elementary education at William Penn College The fiancé is a Schalmont High School graduate and a William Penn College junior who plans to enter seminary upon graduation The wedding is planned for August 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest van Heukelem
Leighton
Karen Joan
Frederick F. Wohlstein
Elien S. Wohlstein
Rotterdam Junction
New York
Pella Community High School
William Penn College
Schalmont High School
My Wanderings by Sylvia J Hawker Birthday Scene
A vivid birthday tableau features a tall cake crowned with a four car train and two red candles, a circular table display with a plastic tug boat toy fleet, a blue cap with streamers, candy airplanes beside plates, and four candy cargo row boats. Delvin turns two, amid gifts, toys, and the singing of Happy Birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delvin
Spiritual retreat and Mother Daughter Banquet
The Women’s Guild of Third Reformed Church hosted two recent events a Mother Daughter Banquet on April 30 with the theme Together Step by Step and a spiritual retreat on May 20 at Lake Keomah Park. Twenty five attendees enjoyed centerpieces tableaux and group singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Guild of
Third Reformed Church
Fellowship
Alfred VanderWerff
Elmer van Waardhuizen
Julia van Heukelem
Gradus Schakel
Wedding Attire and Details of Mr Smutz Family nuptials
Donald Delight and David No body celebrate a wedding with matching suits neckties and flowers. Little Tommy Thomas served as ringbearer in a powder blue suit with dark blue bow tie. The groom exchanged vows with his bride amid a formal family ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Donald Delight
David Nobody
Tommy Thomas
Mr. Smutz
Peter Pumpkin
Obituary of Ella Wyngarden Van Wyk 73
Ella Wyngarden Van Wyk aged 73, born March 29 1891 in the Netherlands, daughter of Jesse and Jessie Wyngarden, resident over 50 years. She married John W. Van Wyk at Searsboro Iowa and had six children Iola Barls Ames La Verda De Nooy Leighton Raymond Sully Harold Ralph. one child died in infancy. Surviving also are her husband, a brother Bert Wyngarden of Florida, and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Wyngarden van Wyk
Netherlands
Jesse
Jessie Wyngarden
John W. van Wyk
Searsboro
Iowa
Everett
Iola) Barels
Ames
Andrew (la Verda) de Nooy
Leighton
Raymond
Sully
Harold
Ralph
Lynnville
Bert Wyngarden
Florida
Obituary for Sully resident Juhn Heslinga June 1964
Juhn rina Heslinga of New Sharon, wife of the late Heslinga, died June 3 1964 in Iowa City. She leaves twenty grandchildren and many relatives and friends. A member of First Reformed Church Sully she was a devoted housewife and mother. Services were held June 6 1964 at 1 30 pm at First Reformed Church Sully with Rev Harold Kammer officiating. Interment in Sully Cemetery. Pella Garden Chapel in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juhn
Rina) Heslinga
New Sharon
Alma Taylor
Grinnell
Jessie Beaderstadt
Sully
First Reformed Church of
Iowa City
Iowa
First Reformed Church
Harold Kammer
Pella Garden Chapel
Obituary of Alger Longstreet of California
Alger Longstreet born January 19 1898 in Pella died May 20 1964. Services were held May 23 at 1 30 pm Trinity Presbyterian Church San Carlos California. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery San Jose California. Survived by wife Clarina one daughter two grandchildren three brothers three sisters. Preceded by parents John and Jane Vander Kamp Longstreet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger Longstreet
John Longstreet
Pella
Trinity Presbyterian Church
San Carlos
California
Oak Hill Cemetery
San Jose
Clarina
John
Jane
Vander Kamp) Longstreet
Harold North 72 dies after ladder fall in Monroe
Harold North 72 a retired Monroe station operator died at Mercy Hospital Des Moines from injuries after falling from a ladder on the Ralph Livingston farm Tuesday afternoon. He was taken to Skiff Memorial Newton then moved to Mercy in Des Moines. Survived by wife and three daughters plus three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services June 5 at 2 p.m. at the Monroe Methodist Church conducted by Rev. James Poulsen. Burial in Monroe Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Harold North
Mercy
Newton
Arlo Worth
Grinnell
Methodist Church
James Poulsen
Monroe Cemetery
IRS Celebrates 100th Anniversary Milestone
The Internal Revenue Service marked its centennial with a quiet note that no one sent best wishes for many happy returns, reflecting on a century of tax collection and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Service
Caladiums Thrive in Shade and Easy Garden Partners
gardening column discusses shade tolerant caladiums, coleus, and impatiens as colorful, easy choices for dark spots. notes caladiums prefer partial shade, rich organic soil, and moisture. suggests Tangerine impatiens and bare root roses timing. gives indoor houseplant care tips and fertilizing guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Vance
Iowa State Or
Moon Stone Found Near Blencoe by Onawa Employee
George Strunk of Onawa reported finding a large moon stone west of Blencoe along the river while hunting mushrooms. The moon stone, roughly football sized, was delivered to U S Agriculture officials overseeing Project Moon Harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Strunk
Onawa
Blencoe
U.S. Agriculture
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Arza
Durham
Tulip Bowl
Cooperative Rural Electrification
Tende
Roel
Pella Cooperative Electric Ass'n
Jack B. Carpenter
Democratic
Judith Sherwood
Karen van Heukelom
K. van Heukelem
F. F. Wohlstein
Sylvia J. Hawker
Grandpa Johnson
Harry Moffit
Leighton Happy Hearts
Marion County
I.d.s
Naperville Clarion
Naperville
Illinois
Mrs
Rober Smutz
Iron Mountain
Mich
College Church
Alexander Smatzes
Ivy Covered Lane
Mary Smaltz
Brian Smaltzes
Rosebush Drive
Mr. Central
James Appleseed
Sam Gust
Max Fink
Lee Shives
Ella van Wyk
Marion County Extension
Richard Freeman
Oskaloosa Livestock Auction
Tubaugh Bros
Highway 63
Kenny
Menninga Insurance Agency
Franklin Dial MA
Vera H. Shivvers
L. C
John” Shivvers
Marion-Warren Counties
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