Dads Night Out Highlights Black Oak Scott Mead 4-H
The Black Oak and Scott Mead-Us girls 4-H club held its annual Dads Night at Frances Van Maanen’s home near Leighton. Rosemary Haines led the business meeting after a soup supper. The group planned a YWCA basketball team, shared new programs by Vivian Walster and Mrs. De Bruin, and presented a typing honor to Vivian. Talks on canned meat, meat wrapping, and prep ideas followed with entertainment by Frances Van Maanen and Bonnie Van Zomeren. The evening closed with a father daughter game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Oak
Frances van Maanen
Leighton
Rosemary Haines
Ma's Daily
Aiano
Solo
Sparks
Bonnie van Zomeren
Vander Linden couple celebrate 40th anniversary at home
Last Friday February 24 marked the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Luke H Vander Linden of Pella One mile. Neighbors and family gathered in the farm yard at 7 30 p.m. with lunch and decorations for a pleasant memory. The couple previously celebrated their 25th anniversary with the same group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Luke H. Vander Linden
Pella
Vander Lindens
Luke D. Vander Linden
Delwin
la Velma de Penning
W. A. Roord
Vander Linden
Golden Wedding Anniversary at Pella Observed
Together Fifty Years Mr and Mr Louw of Pella celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on February 15 with an open house for about 160 relatives and friends. A short program featured readings and music by local residents, a letter from Minneapolis relatives, and prayers. The evening included talks and more music, with family members serving refreshments and presenting gifts. Also noted were two other anniversary celebrations and a miscellaneous shower for Gertrude Veldhuizen ahead of her wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Louw
Pella
Harold Vander Hart
Gysbert Ver Meer
A. M. de Cook
Albert P. van Donselar
Martha Ver Meer
Will Ter Louw
Minneapolis
Minn
Borst
Prescott Steenbock
van Donselaars
George T. Pinches
Gertrude Veldhuizen
Pella Goffeo
Blecha
Jeanetta’ Beokhuizen
Surprise Tool Shower Honors Donald Van Haalen
Neighbors staged a February 17 tool shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Van Haalen to honor Donald Van Haalen. The honoree received many useful gifts and guests enjoyed visiting, games, and refreshments hosted by Mrs. J. Ver Meer and Mrs. Tennis Ver Meer. Attendees included multiple local families and relatives. several could not attend.
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Donald van Haalen
Gerrit’ van Haalen
J. Ver Meer
Tennis Ver Meer
Nick Hiemstra
Marilyn
Tudor Ver Meer
Van Roekels Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Van Roekel celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on February 15 at home with an open house for about 230 friends and relatives. A varied program featured Dutch songs, poems, and a reading by Mrs. John G. Van Rockel, with Hollands greetings from abroad, and tributes by church and family.
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A. A. van Roekel
Holland
Louis van Roekel
Thelma van Roekel
Matilda van Roekel
Lester van Gorp
Dorcas Society of the Third Reformed Church
Dorcas
A. Haverkamp
Willa
Anna Branderhorst
John G. van Rockel
Golden 50th Anniversary and Community Auxiliary Meeting
Arthur and Nellie celebrate fifty years of marriage as nine children and nineteen grandchildren are noted during a family gathering. The Amyet Auxiliary met at Mrs. M. C. Van Gorp’s home on Feb 21 with sewing work displayed, plans for Easter boxes to service members, donations to Sister Kenny Foundation, and monthly support for VA hospital smokers. An order for Auxiliary caps was placed for district and national conventions, and a travelogue from Mrs. Van Gorp topped the gathering before March’s meeting at Mrs. W. W. Sadjer’s house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amyet
M. C. van Gorp
Gerrit Vis
Hospers Kuyper
W. W. Sadjer
Community Gathering at Ludwig School Honors Local Newlyweds
Mr and Mrs Glen Van De Krol hosted a community gathering at the Ludwick School House on Friday evening February 17 honoring several families including Mr and Mrs Henry Rolffs and Mr and Mrs Henry Veldhuizen newlyweds who plan to settle nearby. Guests enjoyed music and slides, with photos of the couples and crowd. Frequent attendees and neighbors shared in refreshments as the event closed. Louise Lowise and Sabin announce marriage with plans to reside in Dolliver after April 1. Sabin operates a family business there.
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Glen van de Krol
Ludwick School House
Henry Rolffs
Henry Veldhuizen
Dick Rolffs
Ludolph Zylstra
Marold Vande Krol
Gen van de Krol
Rolffs Fam
Francis Schmidt
Junior Northcutt
Baby
Henry Meppelink
Harvey
AML
Georg Center
Honored on Birthday by Otley Family Friends
Mrs. Andrew Uitert of Otley celebrated her 76th birthday with a gathering of brothers sisters and friends on February 14. Attendees included J We Van and D We Van Gorp families, J De dong Hattie Van Gorp and R De Wild among others. A two course luncheon followed and Dutch Psalms were sung. Vo F P. W. Auxiliary plans its March 8 meeting with hostesses Charlotte Williams and Dora Carson and officer elections on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Uitert
Otley
J. We van
D. We van
Vv Bete W
van Gorp
J. de Dong
Rees
Hattie van Gorp
R. de Wild
A. Ustermarkt
Vo F P. W. Auxiliary
Charlotte Williams
Dora Carson
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Mahaska Club
van Maanen
TEA Louws
John de Prenger
Ike Horney
Dick van Zee
John Veenstra
Pen
Leighn
N. N. Ter Louw
North Main Street
Nick Menninga
Larry
Douglas
Albert Vander Meiden
Barbara
Patricia Ver Meer
A. A. van Rockel
East 1St Street
VAN_ROEKELS
the van Rockels
Arthur
Nellie
Dorothy
John
Matilda
Connie
Steve
Marjorie
Ray
AMVET
Story & Clark Piano
Story & Clark
Storytone
Muypers
Ludwig
Carl
Wagaman
Lloyd Ludwick
Climuas Allen
John de Kruif
Ada
Lestie van de
Louise Gezel
W. F. W. Auxiliary
Everett Mitchell
Bakker
Rus
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