Wedding, anniversary events at Dutch center
The Arie Dahm home hosted a pre wedding gathering with corsage roses, gifts, and decorations in red, white, and pastel blue as the bride-to-be prepared for July 1. Mrs Arte Dahm and daughters served refreshments while Mrs John H Ver Meer and Mrs Frank De Jong planned the evening. Mr and Mrs De Zwarte marked 26 years with a silver money-tree at Grootveld family gathering including relatives from Grinnell and Grosse Pointe Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arie. Dahm
New
Aupts van Essen
Jang
Pella
Hen
Ioal
Sherrie
Arte Dahm
Judy
Karen
Gerald de Jong
John H. Ver Meer
Frank de Jong
Irs
Wftarlon de Zwarte
Grootveld
Dick Hagen
Brooks Klyn
Wm. Vande Voort
Abe Vander Beek
Wm. Grootveld
Gerrit’ Steenhoek
Robert Ver Ploeg
Harris Vande Noord
Grinnell
David W. Cooke
Davie
Grosse Pointe Park
Michigan
Leroy van Weelden
Lowell
Roger de Zwarte
de Zwwartes
Holland House
Mrs
Henry de Zwarte
Showers for Betty Synhorst and Faye Westercamp
A bridal shower honoring Miss Betty Synhorst of Leighton was hosted June 9 by Mrs. Henry Vande Voort and daughters. Games and contests followed a pink and white luncheon, with many useful gifts and a decorated table. Attendees included Miss Eileen Thomas sen, Miss Nelva Van Haaften, Miss Zelda Van Norden, Miss Henrietta Synhorst, and several Mrs. Vande Voort, Mrs. Ronald Swank, Mrs. Bill Wehrle, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Vande Voort
Betty Synhorst
Leighton
Eileen‘ Thomassen
Nelva van Haaften
Zelda van ‘Norden
Henrietta Synhorst
Gary Vaide Voort
Barney Memirssess Corniesy‘Roendermene
Pronk Woldshuizen
Rosalie
Ronald Swank
Bill Wehrle
John Westercamp
Ronald van Kootén
Sherill
Anthony
Synhorst
Linda
Janice
Debbie
Eunice “Verschuure
Arie van Haaften
MiSelom
Lawrence Bogarde
Betty
Synhorat
Faye
Westercamr
Betty. Synhorst
Cedar Methodist
Bride and Groom Exchange Vows in Prairie City
Alice Van Ry awyk daughter of Anne Van Kaewr of Prairie City wed Robert Samson son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Samson of Monroe at First Reformed Church Prairie City in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore a sabrina neckline gown with a fingertip veil and pearl rhinestone crown, carrying pink rosebuds on a white Bible. Matron of honor Mrs Harold Adams Jr wore pink as guests attended a reception following the ceremony.
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Alice
van Ryawyk
Anne van- Kaewr
Prairie City
Robert
L’samson
Gerrit
Samson
Monroe
First Reformed Church
Prairie
Howard
Newton
Harold’ Adams, Jr
Linen Shower for Carolyn Fisher in Des Moines
Miss Carolyn Fisher of Des Moines was honored with a linen shower at the home of Mrs Bernard Van Wyk on May 27. Guests and hostesses gathered as gifts were opened and lunch served. Fisher will wed Richard Ayers on June 24 at St John’s Lutheran Church in Des Moines.
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Carolyn Fisher
Des Moines
Bernard van Wyk
John Hagen
Larry Cooper
Julian Garret
Nellie Brower
Pete Klein
Bernhard van Zante
Leonard Verwers
Louis
Gayl
Jane’ Gosselink
Mariane Fisher
Philip Worrel
Knoxville
Arthur de Rand
Prairie City
Leah Helton
C. Li Perky
Charlotte
Prairie’ City
Marion Worners
Kellogg
Clara Ayers
Patsy Bass
Richard ‘Ayers
Miss. Fisher
Richard Ayers
St. John’s Lutheran Church
6Th and
Keosauqua
Bert Wiltings Feted at Grand Rapids Reception
Mr and Mrs Bert Wiltings of Grand Rapids Michigan were honored at a reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Andrew Vander Linden. The Wiltings were married in Grand Rapids on June 2. She is the former.
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Bert Wilting
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Andrew Vander Linden
Wiltings
Vander Linden Guests Honor Bert and Lady Wilting
A Peoria and Rose Hill guest group celebrated the honored couple Mr and Mrs Bert Wilting. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Henry Vander Linden and family Mr and Mrs Connie Van der Linden and family Mr Marion Vander Linden and family from Peoria and Mr and Mrs Anne Vander Linden of Rose Hill Iowa. The visitors presented a lovely gift to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Vander Linden
Henry Vander Linden
Connie Vander
Linden
Marion Vander Linden
Peoria
Anne Vander Linden
Rose Hill
Bert Wilting
Marion Vanabate
Ios
ME Circle Meets In Des Moines Des Moines
The Methodist Circle met at Mrs. John Burg graaf’s home in Des Moines on a Wednesday, June 15. Five members came from Pella, four from Des Moines, and three visitors attended the all day meeting. Mrs. Hazel Van Vark joined the Pella group, the president Mrs. Hoekwe ma led in prayer, Margaret Klyn gave devotions and read 1 Corinthians 13, and some poems were shared before Mrs. Cornelia Vogelaar closed with prayer. The next gathering is scheduled for July 6 with Mrs. Bessie Brooks and Mrs. John Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Circle
John Burggraaf
Des Moines
Pella
Hazel van Vark
Hoekwema
Margaret Klyn
Cornelia Vogelaar
Bessie Brooks
John Hart
Truth Seekers Meet at First Reformed Church
Sunday School Class of the First Reformed Church met June 16 with Anita Saree presiding. Miss Cornelia Hors taught in Lillian Hiemstra’s absence, devotionals referenced Gas Plan for Us, Psalm 121 read, and a miracle healing text shared. Harold Hiemstra, Western Seminary graduate, presented slides on Elemendorf Reformed Church East Harlem, N Y. The meeting closed with Bless Be the Tie That Binds and a social hour with refreshments hosted by Minnie Vos Minnie Kaldenberg and Bessie Van Zee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First ‘Reformed Church
Anita D. Saree
Lillian Hiemstra
Cornelia Ho
Harold Hiemstra
Western Seminary
Elemendorf
Reformed Church
East Harlem
N. Y
Misses by lis Venn Smits at Knoxville wedding
Abridged notice states Misses Lis Venn Smits wed in Knoxville and Prairie City brides. The Knoxville groom is a farm worker and the Prairie City bride works in the Maytag Processing Department.
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Lis Venn ‘Smits
Knoxville
Prairie City Hadl
Maytag. Co
Tied by Nathan Howe a pioneer settling in 1836
A brief note describes Nathan Howe tying a moment in history as a great grandfather of Earl Howe who settled in the area in 1836, linking lineage to early settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Howe
Earl Howe
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Marilyn
van Essen
de Zwartes
Pella Is
Ratcome Waacee
Ella
Lois Grooters
Faye Westercamp
Alice Vani Ryswyk
Robert’ Sarrisons
Mr. and
Carolyn
Fisher
Bert Wiltings
Bernie
Menninga Ins
Agency
Kenny
ME Circle
CASE
Kent
Golden K
Goodyear
Iaso
Oskaloosa
Murphy Feee
Sciebout Tire Shop
West Side Square
Minnie Vos
Minnie Kaldenberg
Bessiey van Zee
Mic Ode
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