Legion Auxiliary crowns Poppy Princess at June meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met on June 7 with Faye Visscher leading the business session. Irene Zwank crowned Poppy Princess Melissa Chambers as co-chair of the Poppy committee with Geraldine Ver Ploeg. The unit prepared for a Sixth District picnic at the V A Hospital and set a June 15 dinner at 6 p.m. Bring a salad or dessert. fried chicken and beverages provided. New officers for 1977-1978 were Helen Frandt president Francene Miedema vice president Irene Zwank secretary Vera Van Gorp treasurer Evelyn Boat historian with two board members Faye Visscher and Antonette Zickel. Installation planned for July. door prize drawn by Christine Slot. hostesses Erma Vander Werf Janna Vander Werf Alice Hoeksema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Faye Visscher
Melissa Chambers
Irene Zwank
Geraldine Ver Ploeg
Pella
V.A
Beryl Vandenberg
Antonette Zickel
Helen Frandt
Francene Miedema
Vera van Gorp
Evelyn Boat
Christine Slot
Erma Vander Werf
Janna Vander Werf
Alice Hoeksema
Stump Family Reunions and Summer Visits Near Des Moines
Community notes describe MR AND MRS MEL STUMP and families returning from Saudi Arabia to Des Moines and visits by Harold Stump and Marian Seeforth in Illinois, plus Mrs Charles Stump hosting Grands from Knoxville. Weekend guests attended a Rockwell City wedding of Carol Thompson and Bruce Roorda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Stump
Des Moines
Saudi Arabia
Harold Stump
Mary Sue
Round Lake Heights
Ill
Marian Seeforth
Evanston
Ida Stump
Rosemary
Charles Stump
Knoxville
I.G. Roorda
George Edel
Chicago
Edels
Pella Woman Wins Top Prize at Oskaloosa Art Show
The annual square art fair in Oskaloosa on Saturday June 11 awarded top honors to Mrs. Peter H. Van Zante of Pella Iowa for the new Hattie Ver Steegh Memorial Award in oil painting. Dr Helen J Van Zante is linked with the Des Moines Art Association and the Santa Cruz Valley Art Association of Tubac Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Vos
Don Andre
Sarah
Alpha Vanden Berg
N.A. Vos
Pella
Stuart Vos
Ames
Jerry
Patricia Vos
Mini
Iowa
Pat
P. Skeffington
West New York
New Jersey
Jerry Vos
Woodward, Town
West Des Moines
Marion County
Oskaloosa
Hattie Ver Steegh
Peter H. van Zante
Helen J. van Zante
van Zante
Des Moines Art Association
Santa Cruz Valley
Tubac, Ariz
ACS unit sets goal as fund surpasses target in Marion County
Arlene Van Gorp chairs ACS meeting in Pella. Secretary notes correction on Christian High program count. Buerkens reports Crusade progress and Eldon Schulte replaces Keith Gates in Business and Industry. Lung Exhibit planned in Pella. Great American Smoke-out on Nov 17. State ACS meeting Oct 22 in Des Moines. Next quarterly meeting Sept 12 at 935 Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Zwank
Arlene van Gorp
Nort Marion County
American Cancer Society
Jackie Harvey
Christian High
Fran Steppuhn
C.C. Buerkens
Marion County
Buerkens
Eldon Schulte
Keith Gates
Wilma Rempe
Lynne Vander Linden
Betty Bruce
Pella
Paula Boehlje
Betty Steenhoek
Pella Medical Center
Iowa
A.C.S
Hotel Savery
Des Moines
Frank
Main
Ritter on dean's list at University of Northern Iowa
Dean Ritter, son of Mr and Mrs Howard Ritter of Reasner, was named to the University of Northern Iowa spring dean's list with a 3.87 GPA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Ritter
Howard Ritter
Reasner
University of Northern Iowa
Wedding Story Guidelines From The Chronicle
The Chronicle reminds brides to submit wedding stories within one month after the wedding date. Late submissions will be shortened to a brief summary due to space limits and other stories may be shortened as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chronicle
Pella LWV to host president's meeting
The League of Women Voters of Iowa selects Central College in Pella for its two day President's Retreat on June 20 and 21. Local leader Laurie Rolenbrander notes the first retreat away from large city venues and plans to showcase Pella attractions. Workshops, led by board members and coordinated by State Board President Louise Moon, will focus on problem solving leadership training and directional communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
League of Women Voters of
Central College
Pella
Laurie Rolenbrander
Pella League
Louise Moon
Wit Zenburg Family Visit From Auburn Nebraska
Clarence Wit Zenburg hosted a week long visit by grandchildren Darcie Peggy and Curtis Wit Zenburg of Auburn Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Witzenburg
Darcie, Peggy
Curtis Witzenburg
Auburn
Nebraska
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Legion Auxiliary
Poppy
Missy Chambers
William Chambers
Poppy Princess
Unit 89
A.L.A
Missy
Friends & Neighbors
By Irene Zwank
WM. S. van Hemert
United States
Mahaska
Vernon Seberg
Photo & Hobby Shop
High Ave
Aemeer
BanClub
Hertz
Associat
Marion County State Bank
ACS
Jeanne Aggen
Jon Vander Pluym
Sandra Pfadenhaver
Gilbert van Maanen
Karen van Woerkom
Don Branderhorst
Cathy Hinga
Bruce Haustein
Carla van Arkel
Bill Cruzen
Sandy Peters
Vince Klyn
Deb van Gorp
Dale de Nooy
Sue Ryerson
Arlyn Sikkink
Hoogenakhee Decorating Se Gifts
Candy
Sporting Goods
Pella Lwv
Ted
Zylstra
Business
Marion County Mutual
IMT
Tulip
Washington Pella
Roberts Canal
Ella
VanGorp Agency, Inc. Real Estate
Oskaloosa Pella
Donald J. van Gorp
Broker
Cliff Harvey
Lois Boeyine
Tim Meline
Malet
Tamarac
Pella Bootery
Franklin Pella
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