Golden fiftieth anniversary celebrated at home
Mrs. Gerrit C. Van Zee and her husband celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Washington Street home on February 26 with open house. Rev Wilbur Ring gave a brief talk and son, followed by refreshments. Twenty-one Van Zee family members attended the event and a gold wall clock was presented. Attendees included Harold Walraven, Gertrude Lautenbach, Alvin Van Zee, Lewis Van Wyk, John Menninga, Vernon Menninga, Everett De Vries, Charles Stursma, John Den Adel, and Pete Stursma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit C. van
Washington Street
Wilbur Rin
van Zees
Harold Walraven
Gertrude Lautenbach
Alvin van Zee
Lewis van Wyk
John Menninga
Vernon Menninga
Everett de Vries
Charles Stursma
John den Adel
Pete Stursma
Miss Rozeboom Becomes Bride of Douglas Heerema
Nyla Elaine Rozenboom daughter of Reverend Nickolas Rozenboom Hull Iowa wed Douglas Lee Heerema son of Mr and Mrs Martin Heerema Pella at First Reformed Church Hull February 2 1963 at 2 00 PM Officiating were Reverend N Rozenboom and Reverend Harmon R Wierenga A white peau de soie gown with Alencon lace served as bridal dress and pearl necklace gift from the groom Guests wore gold corsages and the couple hosted ice cream cake and sandwiches for self invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyla
Elaine Rozenboom
Nickolas Rozenboom
Hull
Iowa
Douglas Lee Heerema
Martin Heerema
Pella
First Reformed Church
N. Rozenboom
Harmon R. Wierenga
Second Reformed Church
Karen Bast
Mary Lynn Klimstra
Vets and wives hold W W I potluck supper
The Vets of World War I and their auxiliary met for a potluck supper last Thursday evening February 28. After the meal they held separate business meetings. They discussed plans for a bake sale held March 2 which proved successful.
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W.W.I
Engagement of Arlene De Jong to Arien Menninga
Mr and Mrs Peter S De Jong of Orange City announce the engagement of their daughter Arlene De Jong to Arien Menninga of Sioux Center son of Mr and Mrs Henry Menninga of Otley. Miss De Jong is a bookkeeper at Vogel Van Den Brake and her fiancé is an electrician employed in Sioux Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter. S. de Jong
Orange City
Arlene Ta Howard Ninga
Sioux Center
Henry Ménninga
Otley
Miss .de Jong
Vogel
Van-Den Brake
Vis Marks 38th Year in Barbering at Pella Shop
Gerrit Vis celebrated 38 years in barbering, dating back to 1925 with his brother Case in a shop now at 718 Main Street near John's Shoe Shop. His daughter Connie Rozenboom served as maid of honor and the wedding featured purple velvet gowns, avocado mother’s suit, tiered cake, and a reception with families at the bride’s home. The couple, both alumni of Central College, Pella, plan to pursue advanced studies at the University of Iowa. they reside at 205 Riverside Park Town City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Gerrit Vis
Gerrit
Case
John
Main Street
Connie Rozenboom
Sabrina
Jane Heerema
Ronald Sexton
Roger Bruggink
Mr. Heerema
Juce Heerema
Dirk van Gorp
Mark de Cook
Dave Tyler
Hull High School
Central College
Iowa
Alpha Zeta Mu
University of Iowa
Pella High School
Sunshine Club Meeting At Mrs Ruth Stursma Home
Pleasant Grove Sunshine Club met February 21 at Ruth Stursma’s home. Members sang America and Faith of Our Fathers. Jennie Roozeboom read an article on George Washington. Ten members gave Lincoln or Washington thoughts. one visitor Erma Stursima attended. Ten children present. Officers elected: peregony Janet Vander Card, Gift Committee Mary Irene Van Rheenen, Assistant Sec Tréas Ruth Van Kooten. Next meeting at Janet Vander Beek’s home. Elmer Vermeer, Iowa state rep, to speak at Pella Branch AAUW dinner March 14 at 7 PM in Pella Coffee Shop upstairs. Arn meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Sunshine Club
Ruth Stursma
America
Jennie Roozeboom
George Washington
Lincoln
Washington
Erma Stursima
Janet Vander
Mary Irene van Rheenen
Tréas
Ruth van Kooten
Pella
Arn
Rozenbooms Mark 35th Wedding Anniversary
Jacob and Mrs Jacob Rozenboom celebrate 35 years of marriage at their Sul ly home. Guests included Henry J Rozenboom Sheryll and Galen Rozenboom and William Rozenboom. Afternoon callers were Peter De Kruiff and family Otley and Lila Van Genderen Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Rozenboom of
Sully
Henry J. Rozenboom
Sheryll and
Galen
William Rozenboom
Peter de Kruiff
Otley
Lila van Genderen
Monroe
Cancer Society Plans 1963 Campaign Message
The American Cancer Society outlines its 1963 campaign emphasizing early detection, with Mrs. Dale Gosselink noting April as Cancer Month and detailing local efforts. Education committees reached over 1400 people via film showings, engaging about 60 groups to share services and literature.
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American Cancer Society
Dale Gosselink
North
Marion County
Bethany Willing Workers Meet at Van Hemert Home
Sara Van Hemert hosted the Bethany Willing Workers on March 7 at her home. Crusade Chairman Harry Vermeer led plans for this year inviting public aid to reach those missed last year with literature or films. Contacts for literature or film requests were given to group leaders Mrs. Marvin Schippers Mrs. Robert Van Zante Mrs. Gerrit Vis and Mrs. Dale Gosselink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany
van Hemert
Sara van Hemert
Harry Vermeer
Vermeer
Marvin Schippers
Educ
Robert van Zante
Gerrit Vis
Clubs
Dale Gosselink
Devotional and Mission Study Gather at Pella Chronicle
Irene Swank led a devotional on being compelled to share and serve with theme words compulsion sharing and service. Nellie Ter Louw discussed South India mission study and rapid educational program development. Susie Boot led Bible character study Lot's wife with thirteen members contributing texts. Sara Van Hemert offered a rainy day versus eternity thought before closing prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Swank
Jesus
South India
Nellie Ter Louw
Mrs. Ter Louw
Lot
Susie Boot
Sara van Hemert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. and
Mrs. Gerrit C. van Zee
Margaret Hayes
Marion County Treasurer
Miss Rozeboom
Douglas Heerema
Mrs. van Zee
Arlene de Jong
Vis
Sy . Stursma
G. Sunshine Club
Janet Vander Beek
AAUW
Elmer Vermeer
Marion Co
American Association of University Women
Lunmak
Paardekooper
Ideal Pharmacy
Nick
Wed
Faron Young
Carl Butler
George Morgan
Jimmy Kewman
Marion Worth
Duke OF
Jacob Rozenbooms
Cancer Society
Federal Discount Corp
North Market Street
Oskaloosa
Martin Naaktgeboren
John Sybenga
Sybenga Studio
Ajax
FSR
Daytona
Florida
Ford
Monaco
Ulrich Motor Company
Broadway
Pella, Owa
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