Hymns and Their Stories Highlight Pella Society Meeting
The March 2 1965 Pella Spot Society meeting featured readings of The Old Rugged Cross and Nearer My God to Thee by Mrs Ustermarkt with scripture from Ephesians and Psalms. Mrs DeHeus led the program on hymn origins, noting music as a vital worship element and recounting facts about composers such as Fanny Crosby and the hymn What a Friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ustermarkt
DeHeus
Belle Bogard
Japan
Gerrit Stykhuis
Fanny Crosby
America
Joseph Scriven
Ireland
Seth Parker
Phillips H. Lord
Old Rugged Cross
Emerald 55th Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Van Dusseldorp
Mr and Mrs Simon Van Dusseldorp observe their emerald wedding anniversary with an open house at the Christian Reformed Church in Prairie City. The 55th anniversary was marked February 13 with a program by their children and grandchildren, featuring readings, duets, a skit, and prayers. About 200 guests attended from Monro le, Pella, Otley, Sully, Chariton, Mitchellville, Altoona, Laurel, Runnells, Des Moines and Colfax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon van Dusseldorp
Prairie City
Christian Reformed Church
Harold van Zee
Joe
Alta) van Wyk
Kenneth
Mildred) Winegar
Simon A. van Dusseldorp, Jr
Pella
Leona van Wyk
Joyce van Dusseldorp
Phyllis Hagen
Big Fisherman
Alta Marie DeRaad
Gerald and
Helen Nolin
Delmar van Wyk
Dorothy Findlow
Doris de Haas
Alice van Zee
Monrole
Otley
Sully
Chariton
Mitchellville
Altoona
Laurel
Runnells
Des Moines
Colfax
Truth Seekers Meet February Meeting at Sandridge
The February gathering of the Truth Seekers Sunday School class at First Reformed Church in Sandridge met Thursday afternoon the 18th at Mrs. John Van Arkel’s home. President Mrs. Peter Zwank led the call to order, with devotions by Mrs. Clayton Ustermarkt and Mrs. Dick De Heus as the group began singing the opening verses of two hymns.
Engagement of Sue Spaans Is Announced
Mr and Mrs William Spaans of Galt California announce the engagement of their daughter Sue Ann to James M Brandl son of Mr and Mrs Martin Brandl of Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin Both seniors at Central College and engaged at a annual Valentine s Dance plans call for a early August wedding Miss Spaans will teach on the elementary level while her fiancé pursues graduate work at Michigan State University
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Spaans
Galt
California
Sue Ann
James M. Brandl
Martin Brandl
Wisconsin Rapids
Wisconsin
Central College
Miss Spaans
Michigan State
Van Zante 45th Anniversary Observed at Pella Home
Mr and Mrs Antonie W Van Zante celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on Friday February 19 1965 at their Main street home in Pella A brief program followed by a tray lunch was served by Mrs Lester Steenhoek Mrs Gertrude Schorder and Mrs Gerrit Stykhuis Attendees included Mrs Jennie Van Zante Mr and Mrs Gradus Van Zante Mr and Mrs Francis Huyser Mr and Mrs William Van Zante Mrs Jennie Van de Haar Mrs John Groen enboom William Mrs Christine Slot Mr and Mrs Peter Pippel Mr and Mrs Gerrit Van Haalen Mr and Mrs Leonard Fynaardt Mr Gerrit Slykhuis and Rev R A De Jong Those unable to attend were Mr and Mrs Tunis Van Zante Mr and Mrs Frank Van Den Berg Mr John Groenenboom and Mrs R A De Jong
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthonie W. van Zante
Main
Pella
Lester Steenhoek
Gertrude Schorder
Gerrit Stykhuis
Tunis van Zante
Frank van den Berg
John Groenenboom
R. A. de Jong
Stursma 35th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated in Pella
Mr and Mrs William C Stursma celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary with a dinner at the Pella Coffee Shop on February 19. The event featured floral arrangements, family hosts, and a talk by Jacob Stursma praising God, followed by hymns. The couple wed February 20 1930 at the Little Brown Church Nashua IA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Stursma
Pella
Cobie Swank
Effie Pethoven
Tena Stursma
Cecil Vander Molen
Walt van Wyngard
Norman Stursma
Douglas
Carol
Brenda
Vernon de Vries
Michael
David
Carla
Donald Stursma
Jack
Jimmy
Jerry
Gene Kamerick
Timothy
Friendly Garden Club meeting at Knoxville home
The Friendly Garden Club gathered at Mrs. Jessie Adams's Knoxville home on February 23 after a steak dinner at the Knoxville Cafe. Contests were conducted with prizes and gifts for attendees. Mrs. Wayne Sutherland demonstrated Welcome Wag on craft. coffee and cherry pie honored Washingtons birthday. Miss Blanche McTaggart attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Friendly Garden Club
Jessie Adams
Adams
Wayne Sutherland
Fire destroys Jones trailer in Newton area
A 50 foot house trailer owned by Keith C. Jones four miles south of Reasner was a total loss after an oil burner started the fire early Saturday. Jones escaped with his wife and three month old son David, who were uninjured and staying with her parents. The story spans local visits, homemaker club activity, and sick notes including several residents and events in Newton on February 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Keith C. Jones
Reasner
Jones
David
Joneses
Wilbur van Wyngarden
Owen Barr
Vern Soderblom
Wesley Barnett
Keith Flaugh
Kenneth Winn
Ralph Clausen
Ivah Broderson
Christian Reformed Church
Central Junior High School
John Brouwer
Skiff Hospital
Herman Braxvoort
T. Wearmouth
Kevin de Goey
Eldred van Gorp
Carl de Goey
Mtettddist Hospital
Des Moines
Friendly Few Club Meet in Oskaloosa
The Friendly Few Club in Oskaloosa met on a snowy day with Dora Kaskaden present. Mary Irene Van Rheenen arrived late with a new baby. Members played bingo and exchanged gifts, named garden flowers for next year, and held a Valentine exchange with secret sisters. A visitor, Mrs Fay Benscooter, attended. The next meeting will be with Irene Nieuwsma and a baby shower planned for Donna Van Rheenen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Kaskaden
Oskaloosa
Sree Eri Ae
Ruth van Wyk
Mary Irene van Rheenen
Fay Benscooter
Irene Nieuwsma
Donna van Rheenen
Patricia Heschke Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party
Ann Heschke, five, celebrated her birthday with a nursery school morning and a party in the afternoon. Guests included James Whiteamb Riley and Rett of musde, with cake candles and ice cream to end the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia
Ann Heschke
Mornes
Mr. Set Irs
James Whiteamb Riley
Famaps Rett
Musde
Gianapelle
Farmers gain Social Security protection for small farms
Farm owners and operators can qualify for social security credit with a gross income as low as 600 dollars per year using the optional method. If earnings exceed 1800 dollars but net is under 1200, the farmer may report either actual net or 1200. When gross exceeds 1800 and net is at least 1200, he may choose between actual net and two thirds of gross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo W. Smith
Social Security
Ernest W. Bacon
Internal Revenue
Smith
Bacon
Social security credit for farmers set at $400 net earnings
The article explains that the option helps farmers with low income gain credit toward social security retirement and disability benefits as well as survivor benefits for families. A net earning of at least $400 is required to receive credit for the year. Guidance is provided for tax questions and social security offices in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Service
U.S
Des Moines
Iowa
Social Security
205 12Th Street
Vander Linden 25th anniversary noted with guests
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Vander Linden observed their 25th wedding anniversary on February 22. Invitations were extended to family and friends on February 16 and 21 with visits, feasting at a Dutch Buffet, and surprise calls bringing meals and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Vander Linden
Dick Vander Linden
Hubert Slings
Connie
Robert
Leland Vander Linden
Max
Larry Vander Linden
Gene Vander Linden
Will Verros
Don Verros
Debbie
Darcy
Kent
Allen Vander Linden
Jaren Vander Linden
Nelva van Haaften
Marlene
Sandy Vander Linden
Maurice Verros
Vern Roorda
Bill Gosselink
Elmer Vander Waal
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Mrs
Paul Beiswanger
Wolcottville
Indiana
Ing
Cedar Rapids
U.S.A
Lester van Haaften
Pella, Iowa
Sue Spaans
Antonie van Zante
Jennie van Zante
Gradus
William Stursma
Sue Ann Spaans
Lansing
Michigan
Arthur Samson
Homemakers
Patricia Heschke
THE
Tela Chronicle
Charles F. Kettering
Purina Research
Leighton, Iowa
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