Miss Marjorie Bokhoven Weds John De Hamer in Oskaloosa
Miss Marjorie Bokhoven daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Bokhoven of Oskaloosa married John Leroy De Hamer son of Mr and Mrs Peter De Hamer of Eddyville on Friday January 31 1958 at 7 30 pm at the First Christian Reformed Church Oskaloosa Iowa with 125 guests. Dr P Y De Jong of Pella officiated. The aisle was lined with pink and white bows and pew candelabra. The altar held candelabra bouquets of pink and white gladiolias and white stephanotis and palms. Miss Geraldine Van Wyk cousin of the bride sang Because and The Lord s Prayer, accompanied by Mrs Leonard Vande Lune aunt of the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Bokhoven
Herman Bokhoven
Oskaloosa
John Leroy de Hamer
Peter de Hamer
Eddyville
First
Christian Reformed Church
P. Y. de Jong
Pella
Geraldine van Wyk
Miss van Wyk
Leonard Vande Lune
Delores Bohoven
Berman
R. Jr
Air Canalle
Henry D. van Steenwyk
Gerald J. de Jenz
Gerald J. de Jong
Nde Kamp
Syhenga
First Christian Reformed Church
Wedding Dress Description in Satin and Lace Gown Detail
The bride wore a floor length white satin gown with net and tulle overskirts trimmed with embroidered lace roses. The lace bodice featured an escalloped neckline, pearl and rhinestone trim, and tiny covered buttons.
Wedding Day Attire and Ceremony Details Listed
Miss Delores Bohoven served as maid of honor at a church wedding for Mr. and Mrs. John De Hamer. Attendants included brothers and sisters in law, with nuptials followed by a reception in the church basement. The bride and groom, both connected to local families, were honored by relatives in navy attire and corsages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuest Hook
Mel- Sopher
Charles i
Don Vit
Sopher
Arkel
Sr. Rown
Cosa High School
Slocum Van BrogenWedding in Adel Church
Miss Jane Slocum and Kenneth H Van Brogen were married at Adel Methodist Church on Saturday January 25. The couple, both from Iowa roots, exchanged vows before a decoration of white mums and snapdragons with music and prayers by Rev R A McBrain. The wedding party included Miss Margaret Murray as bridesmaid and Mr Donald Van Bergen as best man. After a reception in the church parlors, the couple planned to reside on a farm near Albia following a brief honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Slocum
Kenneth H. van Brogen
Adel Methodist Church
Misa Slocum
Margaret Slocum
Donald Slocum
Westfield
New York
Mr. van Brogen
Blanche van Brogen
Henry van Brogen
Pel-la
R. A. McBrain
Walter T. Pike
Margaret Murray
Donald van Bergen
R. H
Adel
Des Moines
Ter Louws Celebrate Silver Anniversary at Trinity Church
Mr and Mrs Simon G Ter Louw of the Sandridge neighborhood observed their silver wedding anniversary on Friday evening February 21 at Trinity Church social parlor with 96 friends and relatives. The event featured music readings and a buffet lunch with pink and white decor. Family members unable to attend included Rev John Ter Louw and Fred Ter Louw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon G. Ter Louw
Sandridge
Trinity Church
Lester van Gorp
Ter Louws
Dean Risius
Alice Ter Louw
Arlene van Gorp
Lloyd Vander Streek
Marvin Swank
Ter Louw
Dick Boot
Wm. de’ Jong
Clarence van Gorp
Elizabeth
John Boot
Dieleman
Bernie Menninga
Gordon Vander Hart
Wm. de Jong
Arthur Huy
A. Kamp
James Vander Waal
Mice Ter Louw
Peter’ J. Zwank
John Ter Louw
Dean
Risius
Simon Ter Louw
Mary Alice Morrell
Twyla van Steenis
Dave Roorda
Gerald Rempe
Henry Roorda
Elmer Vander Waal
Gerrit van Zee
Guelph
Ont
Canada
Fred Ter Louw
Dubuque
Lydia Ter Louw
Frank Terlouw
Henry Terlouw
Marie
Jennie
Robert
Bing Terlouw
Edith
Illa
Vernon
Sully
Katie
Roy Terlouw
Gerald Roorda
Gary
Gordon
John Mepplink
Lena
Sue
Lynnville
Raymond Telouw
Duane
Marvin
Kilduff
Arlene
Freda Terlouw
County Line Blue Bells Meet At McReynolds Home
The February gathering of the County Line Blue Bells was hosted by Jean McReynolds. Members answered a roll call about winter birds, discussed the Better Groomed Girl Contest, and heard demonstrations on brushing hair tearing fabrics and care of skin and hair. Members will make simple aprons for the next meeting. Lunch was provided by Jean and her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahm
Erma Dahm
Mary Lois van Steen
Enid Tysseling
Mrs. Dahm
Jean McReynolds
Janice McConeghey
Carlene van Zante
Doris Buckley
Linda Buckley
Jean
Heid Open House Marks 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs William Van Heukelom of Leighton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with open house at Ebenezer Reformed Church on February 27, 1958. About 275 guests attended. the event featured a tea table centerpiece of yellow roses, toasts, songs, poems, and remarks by Rev T Baker and Rev Mrs De Vries. Grandchildren hosted, sang, and performed, with Dorcas Boerelyn and Virgil Dykstra assisting, as a memory-filled family celebration of half a century together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William van Heukelom
Leighton
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Roy van Herkelem
John Borelyn
Janice Boerefyn
Virgil Dykstra
John Boerelyn
Roy van Heukelem
Carol Boerelyn
Donna Boerelyn
Lydia Circle Society
William
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THE
Modcl” Clothiers Ma
John de Hamer
Slocum—Van Brogen
Charles H. Scholze
Hunt
Pella Christian High School
Albia
John Deere
Useksomas
Joanne Risius
Philathea Society
Pella Baptist Church
Cecil Vander Beek
Nella Veenschoten
Leila Phillips
Nellie van Ee
West Bend
Westinghous
Coast To Coast
Blue Belles
J. 0. Terlouw
Llo G Terlouw
Sull
J. W. Terlouw
University Park
Darlene Roorda
Chicago
Chronicle
Gene Stientjes
Gamble
Chamber
Pella Floor Crafters
Jacky
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