Society Celebrates 30th Wedding Anniversary in Pella
Neighbors surprised Mr. and Mrs. John If. Van Zee on their 80th wedding anniversary Friday night February 24. Guests wore gowns from the era, psalms and hymns filled the evening, and a table lamp was given as a token of regard. Attending were many families including the Bensinks, Boats, De Kocks, Van Zees, Walraven, Lautenbach, Monster, Wittenburg, and Meind ers Kuiken. The couple and guests wished them many more years of happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John If. van Zee
Nelis Bensink
Famil
Jake Boat
John de Kock
Bill de Kock
Harold Veenstra
H. Be
Harry Boat
A. W. den Adel
Elman
Ft . Hoks
H. G. Vander Dick Boat
John Menninga
Ed de Vries
L. Kommer
Gerrit van Zee
Gerrit Walraven
Gertrude Lautenbach
John Walraven
Jake Monster
Pauline Wittenburg
Harold van Zee
Elmer van Zee
van Ee
Marion health, clubs hold meetings and dinners in March
The annual School of Instruction will be held in Brida on March 7 with a 2 p.m. start and an 8:30 p.m. dinner at the Union Hall Tickets must be reserved. Health Committee meets March 28 at 2 p.m. in the Recreation Hall with Miss Pautine Brambil and Mrs Ralph Und speaking. Mothers’ Club reports sewing and homemaking activities at Pella schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TAO Pom
Brida
Gion Hall
Marie Smith
Jo. Smorenders
Heton Kempkes
Pel van Garp
Marion Health Committee
Marion County Health Committee
Monedas. Mare
Teeation Hall
Pautine Brambil
Ralph Und
Guilean Ianeer
Leighton News social notes honor fourth wedding anniversary
The Leighton news entries describe Mr. and Mrs. Gary Vande Haar celebrating their fourth wedding anniversary with a gathering of friends and relatives. A program at the Par Club included piano solo and student drama, while the Heap of Giving Club featured poems and a towel shower for Mrs. Peter Vos. The Livin Club hosted a post-soup discussion and word-building contest. The next meeting is set for the 24th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Vande Haar
Kock
M. Vroom
Myo
Mus
Rempe
Dolores
Terry
JA. van
de Kock
Ald Rempe
Alemi
Bert de Kock
Par
Hanry den Burger
Ang. Durand
William Men
Turner
Joe Brumamnel
Heap of
A. van Zak
Dolm Roarda
Ch de Kok
IL W. Vander Lin Tien
Mount Vernon
J. A. van Zonk
Peter Vos
M. M. de Reus
H. W. Vander Linden
World Day of Prayer Observed at Reformed Church
The World Day of Prayer was observed with services at the Reformed Church on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Gerrit Van Zanten presided, Rev. Traff Hosink spoke, and refreshments were served. A large group attended, with decorations reflecting the theme. Multiple local residents and families were noted among attendees and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maverist
Mary Tans
Reformed Hn
Gerrit van Zameren
Priscilla Sisters
Traff. Hosink
Doc Brommel
Con Ver Ploeg
My de Rens
Gerrit Brammel
Andre Lowell Parner
A. J. Ro
Ehiweh
Roy Brammel
Wiven
Ails
Margaret Vander Linden
Tra J. Hesseyage
Kathryn Horny
Monsters
June Weens
Philip Hern Fecherses
Rene Hasselman
A. Sites
Homer Rempe
Lighthouse
James Roorda
Anchor Poop
Bess Onstine
Pasko
Ben van Zonk
Phyllis
Dean
Montezuma
Hoan
Ernestine Earhart
Montez
Phyllis Romvenhorst
Spence
Gentral College
van Zine
Larry Tayson
Larry Easton
Community Notices and Local Movements in Des Moines Area
The article lists several civic and social happenings including Des Moines oil dealers convention attendees Independ ent Oil Dealers convention. It notes Mr and Mrs Brammel moving from Leighton ton area to a new residence, Riley Glen family moving into Brammels former home, and the Vas family purchasing the Glenden house after a previous fire. Mrs Con Ver Ploog remains a patient at Mercy hospital with flu and complications.
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Wis
KC. Kruseman Amt
Va J. Hesselink
Uy Nennink
Kineeman
Thoral Sonn
Vander Linden
Williem van Houkelom
Tofredimente Con
Leighton Ton Farm
Riley Glendening
Brammels
Peter G. Vas
Glenden
Con Ver Ploog
Pia Lient
Mercy Hospital
Snowbound mourners attend burial in Tornall
Relatives unable to reach Tornall Missouri for Mrs. Tom Birkenholts funeral due to heavy snow and hazardous roads. Marriage licenses issued to Wilbur Hutchinson and Jean Vroom of Prairie City. Weekend guests in Mason City included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wormhoudt. Various local notes report births, hospital stays, travel plans hindered by weather, school absences, and community club events including the 4 H Boys Club meeting on Feb 21 and a Presbyterian Women’s Board gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Birkenholts
Tornall
Wilbur Hutchinson
Jean Vroom
Prairie City
O. H. Fisher
Henry Wormhoudt
Mason City
Wormhoudt
G. J. Klein
Pella
C. C. Ammer
Newton
Rodney Hugh
L.A. Dykstra
Lena
Illus
Ben
John Vanden Berg
Fifield
David van Haatten
Myrna Jean van Haatten
Southern Hustlers
Billy Barber
Keith Kingdom
Billy
Francis Barber
C. H. Fisher
The
Presbyterian Church
Mesdames
Jens Jensen
Tanis van Wyk
A. J. Mateor
W. B. Shaw
Minnie Tool
Mrs
Monroe and nearby families busy with moves and visits
Local residents report numerous family moves, new births, illnesses, and gatherings. Merle Montgomery and family relocate to a farm near Monroe. C D Vander Ploy and others visit relatives in Dells. A Knoxville couple welcomes a son born February 27 1959. Anna Mae Kuiken and Everett H Meinders wed, marking a notable community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mone
C. Grane
Pelle
de Gan Zante
Jess Muffins
Dwight
Leonard van Roekel
Marvy van Roekel
C.D. Vander Ploy
Dells
Monroe
Gerrit Vos
Vander Pol Place
Pella
New Knoxville Teacher Joins Whi School at Fifield
Mrs. Nutt begins teaching at the Whi school in Fifield. Enrollment reaches twenty eight with five pupils moved away and six new students enrolling in the past week, per local notice from Mr. and Mrs. Jasper De Road.
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Meinders
Kuiken
Anna May Kuiken
Mical Kuiken
Everett Meinders
Everett
Rossereen Congratulations
L. W. Hartley
Chamber of Commerce
Lewis Hartley
Coe
Ors
Martley
Parents’ Musical Club
Auditori
Jonas
Phyllis Ver Ploeg
Corena Turner
Cornet
Carl Vogelaar
Pinny Dolo
Rosetta de Bruyn
Ruth van Donselaar
Eugene Wormhouilt
Ver Woert
Hevlin
Fern Hevlin
Vern Hevlin
Henry Ver Woert
Jake Ver Woert
Open Bible Church
F. C. LeLaCheur
Iowa
Charles Mitchell
Knoxville
U-Need-Us
Mneed-Us
Kathryn Metcalf
Lorraine Durham
Mignon
Edith Hindman
Metcal
C. E. Ss
First Ward
Fred Lautenbach
Lautenbach & Ver
South Pella
Oskaloosa Street
Texaco
Ed LeCocq
Oy Ge
Cire
Chas. Dykhuis Auctioneers
van Zante '& Kiyn E. van Maanen
Ira Vriezelaar
Clerks
Elizabeth Ann Kempkes
Mra
Tunis Kempkes
West Washington Street
Carol Ver Steg
Lenora Klein
Leland den Hartog
Mary Ruth Kempkes
Bruce Buerkens
Cordelia Vander Horst
Ruby Bezemer
Beverly Juline
Carl Ver Steeg
Marilla Vander Meulen
H. C. Vander Meulen
Lincoln School
Marilla
Ivan den Bestern
Marlene Dykstra
Delores Int'Veld
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Man
Bootsma
Smorenberg
Korhes
Ruby
Vo Bankelma
Progam Af
Pella Sehaels
Leighton News
Owa
Monroe News
Nicholas
Garber
Klyn
Pete Vanden Berg
Cornice Vanden Berg
Jasper de Rand
Nick Vos
Des. Moines
Anna Mae Kuiken
Margaret. de Hoedt
Pleasantville
Rexrants
Errett Meinders
C. J. Kuiken
Will Verwers
Elizabeth Verwers
Stoffel Huyser
John Vanden Ber
Fifield News
Chas. Dykhuis
LE Cocq
East First Street
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