Van Wyngarden 35th Anniversary Surprise Party
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Van Wyngarden were honored at a surprise Saturday party on February 12 for their 35th wedding anniversary planned by their children. A mock wedding was staged with names Curtis Lamb, Wayne Rubarbaugh, and Kenneth Van Wyngarden among participants. Guests included Bernard Van Wyngarden and Harald Rankin, with 4 sons and 5 grandchildren named, and old wedding date February 11, 1931 noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur van Wyngarden
Wilbur Vangarden
Kenneth van Wyngarden
Kenneth Carnahan
Curtis Lam
Wayne Rurabaugh
Keith Schwartz
Oakley Prodersen
Curtis Lamb
Kenneth van Wyngvarden
Duane Walker
Wilbur
Florence
H. A. Lynn
Dwight van Wyngarden
Wendell van Wyngarden
van Wyngarden
Bernard van Weyngarden
Ivan Brodersen
Lettie
Iuna Smith
Lewis Schultz
Janna
Connie
van Wyk
H. Alynn
Runnie and
Randy
D. W. Terpstra
Harald Rankin
Clifford Vos
Wayne Rorabaugh
Oakley Brodersen
Everette Wasson
John Cooper
O. K. Flaugh
Wesley Barnett
Arthur Samson
Kenneth Aiken
Craig
Kenton
Todd van Wyngarden
Kenneth
Wendell
Dwight
Duane van Wyngarden
John van Wyngarden
Gerrit van Wy
Jerald Aikin
Kenneth Winn
Owen Barr
Vermeers Celebrate 25th Anniversary at Dutch Buffet
Mr and Mrs Gary Vermeer Route 2 Pella observed their Silver Anniversary on February 14 with 40 guests at the Dutch Buffet All three children Robert Lee Mary Ann and Stanley James were present Stanley a Hebrew University student in Jerusalem attended along with Rey and Mrs John Vander Ploeg of Grand Rapids Michigan The cake was a three tier heart shaped creation cut and served by Mrs Willis Van der Voert and Mrs Arnold Van Zee A program followed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Vermeer
Route 2
Pella
Dren
Robert Lee
Mary Ann
Stanley James
Hebrew University
Jerusalem
Rey
John Vander Ploeg
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Willis Vander Voert
Arnold van Zee
Relatives honor Borgmans on 50th anniversary
Mr and Mrs C Borgmans celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a February 17 dinner at the Dutch Buffet in Mitchellville. They dined with brothers and sisters including Mrs W A Roorda and Mrs H A Tyssel ing, and were later treated at the Borgman home. A cake gifted by the Buffet capped the event, with a phone call from the Louis De Geus family in Granada Hills, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Roorda
H. A. Tysseling
W. Eorgman
Glen A Ault
Mitchellville
M. L. Schippers
Borgman
Louis de Geus
Granada Hills
Cal
Evening visit with Borg family nieces and nephews
The Borgs were surprised by a gift from their nieces and nephews the following night. The gathering featured refreshments as they spent the evening visiting and viewing pictures and snapshots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borgmans
Walters Ver Schuure Tie The Knot In Oskaloosa
Joyce Lorraine Walters and David Henry Ver Schuure were married by Rev John Baxter at Friends Church OsKaloosa on February 24 in a double ring ceremony. Dena Ann Ver Schuure served as bridesmaid with John Pitt as best man. The Rev Max Johnson sang The Lords Prayer as a reception followed in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Lorraine Walters
David Henry Ver Schuure
John Baxter
Friends
Jacob Van Hals celebrate 40th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Jacob Van Hal were honored on their 40th anniversary on Saturday afternoon February 12 at the Sully Community Building. Relatives and neighbors attended a lunch and brief program with a Yankee Dutch reading, a cornet solo, and several readings. They live on a farm west of Sully and have ten children and twenty one grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob van Hal
Sully
Gerret van Hal
Simon Vander Zyl
Pella
Leland Vanden Uever
Otley
Don Benninis
Boone
Rev. van Sommeren
Fort Nightly selects two March meeting venues
The Fort Nightly Club announces two March gatherings. On March 10 the event will be at Mrs. Ben Kuyk’s home with Mrs. George Ver Steeg organizing and Miss Harriet Heusinkveld as speaker. On March 24 the meeting will be at Mrs. Joe Shultz’s home with Mrs. H. O. Wormhoudt in charge of the art program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort
Ben Kuyk
George Ver Steeg
Harriet Heusinkveld
Joe Shultz
Art
H. O. Wormhoudt
Dex Moines
Gredit
Universal Credit Company
Central professors join national home economics council meeting
Mina Baker of Central College attended a Chicago gathering of the Council of Administrators of Home Economics. The first national meeting united home economics administrators from degree granting schools to discuss boosting trained personnel, strengthen teaching and research, and encourage cooperation among state and private institutions. Speakers included Frank Porter Graham, Francis Ianni, and Grace Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Baker
Central College
Council of Administrators of Home Economics
Chicago
Frank Porter Graham
United Nations
Francis Ianni
U. S
Lubbers Speaks to PEO Chapter B0 on Higher Education
Exie Waechter, Esther Ver Ploeg, and Marcia Simoens hosted Lubbers at Margaret Waechter’s home on February 23. He contrasted modern students with past generations noting postwar mood effects, security concerns, and focus on basic ideas amid political and theological issues. He discussed future college prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peo
Margaret Waechter
Exie Waechter
Esther Ver Ploeg
Marcia Simoens
Arend D. Lubbers
Lubbers
Colleges may shift from four year norm to skills based testing
A speaker argued that four years of college may yield to programs based on performance and ability to test out of basics. The computer age aids scheduling and library access, while government support tightens the line between state and private colleges. Lubbers notes small colleges must choose an efficient size for operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbers
Fair Haven Birthday Party Celebrates Five February Birthdays
The Fair Haven monthly birthday party on Thursday afternoon February 17 honored five residents. Names include Nellie Kuiper born February 1 and Dick Gunen born February 27 along with Mr. Watertor born February 27 and Mr. Gertrude Hodges born February 28. Hostesses were Mrs. John Ter Louw and Miss Hen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Haven
Nellie Kuiper
Dick Gunen
Watertor
Gertrude Hodges
Dhuizen
John Ter. Louw
Hen
PFLLA Page Chronic Highlights Vander Hort and Vander Wert
Retta Vander Hort and Mrs. Jennie Vander Wert are noted in this PFLLA Page Chronic entry dated March 3, 1966. The brief item records their mention within the local social or club notes, reflecting community ties and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PFLLA
Retta Vander Hort
Mrs
Jennie Vander Wert
Karmen Huyser honored at Greek Week banquet
Karmen Huyser of Pella was honored at a Greek Week leadership banquet at the University of Iowa on February 22. She is a member of Lambda Alpha fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karmen Huyser
Pella
Univ Rail
Iowa
Lambdichi Alpha Fraternity
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reasnor
Newton
Waterloo
Duane
Kelley
Vicki
Todd
Earl Pohlmann
Cook and Son Insurance Agency
Franklin
Gary Vermeers
de Wilt
C. Borgmans
Mrs. C. Borrgman
Walters-Ver Schuure
Oskaloosa
Tank Wagon Service
Home Owned
Star Oil Company
Jacob van Hals
Wyler
Northwest Corner Square
Knoxville
Fair Haven News
AEN
General Electric
Siron Reg. Price
Des Moines
Stage Door
Central Towa
Four Step Brothers
Linda Merrill
Billy Williams
Henry Youngman
Stage
Hollywood
Las Vegas
Broadway
Television
Buddy Hackett
Shelly Berman
The
Modernaires
Ingersoll Ave
Hease
Addrong
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