Black Oak and Scott 4-H Clubs Meet at Barnes and Rempe Homes
The Black Oak and Scott 4-H Clubs held meetings at Rosemary Barnes and Delores Rempe homes. Nine members attended with four visitors. Demonstrations covered rope and chain splicing, gift items, and portfolios. Plans included a July club tour, a flood relief drive, and a July 18 social.
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Barnes
Black Oak
Scott Strivers
Rosemary Barnes
Darlene van Zomeren
Delores Rempe
Frances van Maanen
Florence van Maanen
Frances
Bethany Willing Workers Entertain Children Meeting
Regular Bethany Willing Workers gathering at Mrs Armour Boot home June 4 featured Bible readings, musical solos, recitations, a Bible quiz, and planned July offering to bolster the treasury. Eleven members attended with guests present, and programs were led by members including Lee Van Gorp and Gloria Bandstra.
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Bethany
Armour Boot
Peter J. Zwank
John Bandstra
Bert van Hemert
Flower
Lee van Gorp
Gloria Bandstra
Arlene’ van Gorp
Shirley van Gorp
Andy Bandstra
Donald van Hemert
Joanne
Alice Terlouw
Nola Boot
John R. van Gorp
Nie A
Vos
Lester van Gorp
Paul
Gerrit van Zee
Louise van Zee
Fred Rozendaal
John Geurts
Nic. A. Vos
Clarence van Gorp
Shower for Bride to Be Delights De Cook Family
Miss Margaret De Cook was surprised by a pre nuptial shower on June 5 hosted at her parents home by Mrs Evelyn De Cooke and Miss Grada Klosterman. Guests enjoyed games and a delicious lunch after gifts were opened. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Dick Rus Maurice Verros Guilford SteenhoekFd Hiemstra Alfred Steenhoek Dorris Verros Harold Vander Linden Dorothy Van Gilst Edward Van Zee Madeline Van Haaften Bill Van Zante Louise Van Gorp Marvin De Zwarte Annabelle Den Hartog Henry De Cook Lawrence Van Zante Junior De Bruin Arthur De Cook and the honoree. Those unable to attend listed Leonard Velthuizen Dorothy Van Zante Henry Van Kooten Virginia Klosterman Florence Brummel Albert Pleima Lenora Blom.
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Evelyn de Cooke
Grada Kloosterman
Dick Rus
Maurice Verros
Guilford Steenhoek
Fd Hiemstra
Alfred Steenhoek
Dorris Verros
Harold Vander Linden
Dorothy van Gilst
Edward van Zee
Madeline van’ Haaften
Bill van Zante
Louise van Gorp
Marvin
Langstraat Ryken Wedding at Central Reformed Church
On June 11 1947 at 8 PM Miss Mabel Langstraat daughter of Mr and Mrs Dick Langstraat of Oskaloosa wed Sybren J Ryken son of Mr and Mrs Gys bert Ryken of Oskaloosa in a double ring ceremony at Central Reformed Church. Reverend Arend J Te Paske officiated with Francine Patrick singing and Helen Van Zetten at the organ. The bride wore white net over satin with fingertip veil and orange blossom halo. bouquet of red roses and white carnations. Maid of honor Mildred Louwsma wore blue with salmon rose corsage. Best man James De Vries, groom’s cousin, attended blue.
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Mabel Langstraat
Dick Langstraat
Oskaloosa
Sybren J. Ryken
Gysbert Ryken
Central Reformed Church
Arend J. Te Paske
Francine Patrick
Helen van Zetten
Mrs Patrick
Miss van Zetten
Lohengrin
Miss van Zotten
Mildred Louwsma
James de Vries
Wedding details of De Vries and Ryken couple
In a church ceremony Mr De Vries wore brown with ushers Mr Leonard Pol and Mr Gerrit Stouwie in blue suits. Carnation boutonnieres were worn by all. flower girl Marilyn Langstraat carried a pink carnation bouquet. Betty Ann Louwsma served as ring bearer. Mothers wore dark blue dresses with red rose cord sages. A reception for about 169 guests followed in the church basement. The Ryken couple reside at 509 A Ave East.
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de Vries
Leonard Pol
Gerrit Stouwie
Marilyn Langstraat
Betty Ann Louwsma
Mrs. Ryken
Misread Turn Causes Minor Alton Embankment Crash
Rev Elmer Schwarz of Minnesota failed to see an overhead turn on highway 33, continued 260 feet north, then turned and went over an embankment. He was not seriously injured.
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Alton
Elmer Schwarz
Minnesota
Highway 33
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