Runnells Couple Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Edward F Gauss of Runnells celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Wednesday February 15 at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Gaass. An open house for relatives and friends was held with about 150 guests attending. Grandchildren and relatives provided tokens and a short program followed by Rev Hector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Gauss
Runnells
Harry Gaass
Dolores Verros
Menning
Saior
Anne Borg
Janice
Mathes
Grandpa
Harley van Roekel
Sharon Beyer
Dolores ‘Ve
Repeat Marriage Vows in Pella Baptist Church
Joan Bruinekool of Knoxville daughter of Mr and Mrs Art Bruinekool married Raymond Kersey of Harvey son of Mr and Mrs Roy Kersey in a Friday evening March ceremony at a Pella Baptist Church before twenty six guests. A white satin gown with lace and a white Bible bouquet featured. Linda Leign was maid of honor and Jerry Weldon best man. A reception followed. several relatives and friends attended. The bride a Pella High School graduate works in Knoxville. groom attended Knoxville High School and they plan to live in Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Bruinekool
North Kent Street
Knoxville
Art Bruinekool
Huber Street
Pella
Raymond Kersey
Harvey
Roy Kersey
Baptist Church
Linda Leign
Jerry Weldon
Marion Vander Kieft
Everett van. Kooten
Henry Vande Kieft
Bridal Showers For Joan Brunikool
Joan Brahekool united in marriage to Raymond Kersey on March 3rd, honored recently at two bridal showers. Linda Leign hosted a shower for 22 guests from Pella and Knoxville. a second shower at Missesac home drew 23 guests. Family members attended, and prayers were offered. Portergrove Cemetery Aid will meet March 21 at 2 o'clock at 1212 Peace St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Brahekool
Raymond Kersey
Linda Leign
South Kent Street
Knoxville
Joan
Pella
Jane Gosselink
Ann Bosveld
Francis Van’.Gorp
Missesac
Portergrove
Gradus Ver Ploeg
Peace St
John Van Roekel 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated
John and Mrs. Van Roekel of Otley were honored at an open house in Third Reformed Church on February 23 for their 50th wedding anniversary. Grandchildren led a program with music poetry and readings while friends sent gifts and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Roekel
Otley
Third Reformed Church
Marie Vande Kieft Becomes Bride of Albert Van Kooten
Marie Vande Kieft and Albert Van Kooten were married February 8 1961 in a double ring ceremony held at the bridegroom’s home with fifty guests. The couple resides on a farm near Oskalooke after a southern states trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Vande Kieft
Albert van Kooten
Johanna Vande Keft
John D. Vande Kieft
Henry van Kooten
Wm. Dryshout
John de Kruyter
George Rooy
G. Hasselman
Warren Vander Linden
Carole Terpstra
Georgia Terpstra
Dena Schulenklopper
Joan Carol van de Kieft
van Kooten
Route 3
iOskalocge
American Legion Auxiliary Plans Red Cross Coffee Time
The American Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting Tuesday at 8. Mrs. Gene Dingeman presided. Reports from committees outlined plans to serve a coffee time for the Red Cross on Saturday March 11. The Pella Unit will host the county meeting tentatively on April 20, with a noon luncheon beforehand. Door prize winner was Erma Vander Werf. Hosts were Minnie Van Dyke Minnie Koopmans and Irene Swank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Gene Dingeman
The
Red Cross
Pella
Erma Vander Werf
Minnie van Dyke
Minnie Koopmans
Irene Swank
Gysbert Vermeers Celebrate Silver Anniversary
Gysbert and Mrs. Vermeer marked their 25th wedding anniversary with family and friends at their Route 2 home on March 9 and 10. The gatherings featured a home program with music, poems, and prayers, followed by a tray lunch. Guests included A M De Cook, Van Donselaar, Van Sant, De Kruyter, and Vander Hart, among others. The Vermeers have four children, Bill Phyllis Gloria and Junella, living at home or in Grand Rapids Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gysbert Vermeer
Rt. 2
Vermeers
de Kruyter
A. M. de Cook
Albert van Donselaar
Dale
Grace van Sant
Janice
Mildred
Ralph de Cook
Gerald van Sant
John Vander Kraats
Mattie Jansen
Bertha Jansen
Bill Vermeer
Janice van Sant
Cornelia van Donselaar
Plis
Gloria Vermeer
Dale van Donselaar
Rev. de Kruyter
Vermeer
Godert Vander Hart
Jesus
William Engbers
John Boerelyn
Marion de Zwarte
Jake de Ronde
Henry B. Vermeer
Peter Slycord
John Vink
John Rosier
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Pella WCTU Protests Legislation At January Meeting
Pella WCTU held its regular monthly gathering at the home of Margaret Huyser in Cora Yer Moeg Jed. The group discussed upcoming state bills HF 261 and SF 18 as clean up measures and SF 34 HF 76 on underage alcohol possession. Members were urged to mail letters to state and national lawmakers urging reduced military and foreign aid spending tied to liquor. Mrs. B D Dykstra led the program with readings on The Church and noted Frances Willard and Abraham Lincoln’s February birthdays. Meeting closed with Mizpah benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Wctu
Margaret Huyser
Sen
House
Senate
B.D. Dykstra
Frances Willard
Abraham Lincoln
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Society
de Wild
Howard’ Gaass
Steenhoek
Diane Gaass
Rev
Hector
Maqiud Hosiery
Robin Hood
Pella Bootery
Pella Baptist Church
Doug Bruinekool
Virgil Schakel
Dwayne Bruinekool
Shirley Stump
Norma Leydens
Pella “High School
Harrison's Variety Store
Joan Brunikool
Howard
Diane
Jarold Steenhoek
Jaren
Reasner
Portergrove Aid
John van Roekels
Ruth
Gerrit Wittenburg
Leona
Phoenix
Arizona
Marie van de Kieft
Sybenga Studio
Brant Bruxvoort
Warren Vander Lindén
Gysbert Vermeers
Hetty Schippers
T&d
Betty Rose
Betty Rose Coats
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