Wedding Vows of Bandstra Zylstra at Sully Church
Patricia Ann Bandstra and Rolland Zylstra wed March 4 at 7 30 PM in the Christian Reformed Church of Sully in a candlelight ceremony before 155 guests Rev Martin G Zylstra of Milwaukee officiated The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Bandstra of Lynnville The bridegroom is the son of Mr and Mrs Rienk Zylstra of Sully The celebration featured blue and white decor and a white orchid centerpiece The couple will live in Sully after returning from a short wedding trip Also noted is a March 15 1958 50th wedding anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Nick Booy with about 100 guests and family tributes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Reformed Church
Alida Bandstra
Linda Zylstra
Debbie Bandstra
Fonda Zylstra
James Talsma
Henry Vander Voort
Marietta Tanser
Ann Westerkamp
Sharon Bandstra
Joanne van Soolen
Betty van Rees
Dorothy Gosselink
William Lanser Jr
Wm. Zuidema
Bernard Kooistra
Elizabeth van Rees
Velma
Pdsha
Ralph Vander Linden
Marvin Kelderman
Wesseling
Th Pella Christian Tich School
Vernon Company
Newton
Town
Sully
Nick Booy
Nellie Spencer
Linda Spencer
Leonard Booy
Vande Haar's 25th Anniversary Celebrated at Bakker Home
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Vande Haar marked their 25th wedding anniversary with relatives at the Bakker home on February 26. The gathering featured hymns prayers and a schedule of musical tributes and poems, followed by a luncheon. Attendees included multiple Vande Haar and Rus family members and friends, while the couple received a plant as a keepsake. James Rus was away in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Vande Haar
Frank Bakker
Henry Rus
John de Cook
Ruth
Carol Bakker
Ruth van de Haar
Ray
Pete Pipple
Walt van Zomeren
Nancy
Pete Vande Haar
Alda
Betty van Roeker
Mark
Alice Vande Haar
Walter van Zemeren
Ronald
Donald
Marion
Carol
John Wesley
Arthur Rus
James Rus
Florida
Nor Ma Vanderwall Weds Gary Thomassen at Grand Rapids Church
Nor Ma Rose Vanderwall and Gary Gene Thomassen married Friday March 7 at Bethany Christian Reformed Church Grand Rapids Michigan. Rev Jacob Boerman officiated. Reception followed with about 120 guests. The couple will reside at 646 Michigan Ave after a wedding trip. Bride a Holland Christian High School Blodgett graduate, employed at Holland Hospital. Groom a Pella High School graduate, employed at Jurries Furniture Co. in Grand Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderwall—Thomassen
Bethany Christian Reformed Church
Grand Rapids
Mich
Norma Rose Vanderwall
Gary Gene Thomassen
Jacob C. Boerman
George Vanderwall
East 32Nd St
Harold O. Thomassen
Liberty St
Pella
Towa
Holland Christian High School
Blodgett Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Holland Hospital
Pella High School
Central College
Jurries Furniture Co
40th Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Walter Grandin
Neighbors and friends honored Mr. and Mrs. Walter Grandin on March 14 for their 40th wedding anniversary. Sage Van Vliet led a short program with scripture reading by James Van Der Waal, poetry by Mrs. James Van Der Waal, and a duet by Abe and Mrs. Nunnickhoven. An electric fry pan was presented, a lunch served, and many local couples attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Grandin
Sage van Vliet
James van der Waal
Abe Nunnickhoven
Gerrit van der Wilt
Bridal Showers Honor S sisters Bogaards At Home
Misses Shirley and Pearl Bogaards were honored at multiple showers at their home between February 20 and March 1. Guests included Gerrit Klein, Leslie Bogaards, and others. gifts were exchanged, lunches served, and games played. Several attendees and gifts noted. some unable to attend sent gifts. The Lynnville-Sully FFA held a regular meeting with 36 members present and discussed state convention attendance and a guilt chain item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Pearl Bogeards
Gerrit Klein
John Roozeboom
Cornie Tukker
Leslie Bogaards
Gerald Bogaards
Lawrence Bogaards
Abe Bogaards
Lloyd Mathes
Gertie Bogaards
Andrew Bogaards
Ruth
Paul Stursma
John van Waardhuizen
Pete Bogaards
Pearl Bogaards
Mesdames
Tone van Zee
Ray van Zee Geral Bogaards
Yella Menninga
Henry Meninga
Bert Menninga
Andy Menninga
Bill van Masnen, Jr. Braafhart
Seifrith Menninga
Gerald van Dusseldorp
Martin de Vries
Alma Hoksbergen
Dody Ver Meer
Ruth Bogaards
Peter Rus
Lynnville-Sully
Engagement of Dorothy Jean De Ham and C John Van Zomeren
Leighton families announce the engagement of Dorothy Jean De Ham er to C John Van Zomeren of Oskaloosa. She is a teacher at Ami High School, and he is a senior at Iowa State College. A miscellaneous shower for Norma Wheeler featured games, gifts, and a tray lunch hosted by Mrs. Clyde Rawlins and others. Several guests attended, with some unable to attend. An unrelated note mentions a meeting choosing a summer trip prospect and an observation about optimistic attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Root
United Church of Christ
Japan
Leonard van Genderen
O. Zion
Simon Ter Louw
Vernon van Gorp
Tim
Christ
John B. Tor Louw
Black Oak
Scott Strivers
Leighton
Lee Kempe
Marvin Slings
Richard Slings
Allen van Zee
Oskaloosa
Roger Willemsen
Mark van Zomeren
Clarence de Bruin
Stanley Bogaard
Irving van Rheenen
Robert
Loren Vander Wilt
Gerrit de Hamer
Dorothy Jean
C. John van Zomeren
van’ Zomeren
Ami High School
Iowa State College
Norma Wheeler
Monroe
Clyde Rawlins
Kenneth Claussen
Bob Zimmerman
Beverly Carpenter
Louise Groves
Kenneth Carpenter
Ernest Parr
Harold Nolin
Kenneth Carnahan
Kenneth van Wyngarden
Dick Vines
Max Wheeler
Arlene
Alvin Rietveld
Marion Aalbers
John Rietveld
Dan Rietveld
Dick Rietveld
Belle Zwank
Bridal showers held for Aleatha Van Rheenen at two homes
A linen shower at Mrs. Peter Pippel's on February 13 featured gift unwrapping and games with guests including Mrs. Ray Gosselink and Mrs. Wilbur Van Ee. A second shower on February 14 at Mrs. Val Van Rheen en's hosted by Mrs. Val Van Rheen en and Mrs. Albert De Kock included a buffet lunch and gifts for Aleatha with several attendees listed and one absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleatha van Rheenen
Peter Pippel
Ray Gosselink
Wilbur van Ee
Paul Dykstra
William van Rheenen
Bernie Vai der Molen
John Van’t
San’t
Neal Schimmel
Henry Schimmel
Worp Borgman
Herman Nollen
Lester Bogaards
Gyksbert Vroegh
Apollos Ter Louw
Gradus Kuiper
Val van Rheenen
Albert de Kock
Willis Vander Linden
Connie de Bruin
A. A. Ver Meer
William ‘van Rheenen
Willeda
William van Dusseldorp
Elias Kolenbrander
Tunis Goemaat
Ed Ver Meer
G. B. Kolenbrander
Jake Vos
Eleven 4-H Clubs Enter Basketball Tournament
The Marion County 4-H Boys Basketball tournament slated for March 20 21 and 22 will be held at Knoxville High School gym with 11 clubs participating. Co chairs Tom Finarty and Clarence Loynahan note pairings to be announced later. A championship trophy will be awarded at the finals on March 22. Judy Rietveld joined the Sum mit Strivers 4-H club at the February 17 meeting where nine members and one leader attended. Edith Nollen spoke on Lighting and Sharon Rietveld on room cleaning supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Knoxville High School
Tom Finarty
Clarence Loynahan
Finarty
Hex A Poppin
Lincoln Lions
Melcher Mi't’s
Union Pork Leaders
Just Us
Lake Prairie
4-L's
Hop N Mu
Judy Rietveld
Summit Strivers
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Iowa
Chronicle
Society
Sully Church
Bandstra
Zylstra
Joe Stravers
God
Anne Huisman
Artie Rietveld
van Laer
Jesus
Ed Goemaat
van Laar
Wm. Booy
Arie’ Huisman
Wow American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Helen Douwstra
Red Cross
Gladys Rinehart
Beryl Vanden Berg
Knoxville
Alice Hoeksema
John Schultz
Jennie Vander Wal
Anna Dykhuis
Jo Smorenberg
Marguerite Vander Veer
Bethany
E. W. W. Society
John E. Ter Louw
Paul Bundstra
Neal de Ronde
Sam van der Zyl
Bitine
Lovelock
Sybenga Studio
Roland Zylatra
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Robert Kleinheisel
Mary Zwyghuizen
Kenneth Webber
Michigan Ve
Fabrica
LITER
Chronicle News
Nic Booy
Hazel St
Tne Nunnickhoven
Merle
Wm. de Graaf
Sidney
al Wanders
Cindy
Chris Riemersma
John van Maanen
Gilbert
Gene Nun
Sterk
Asby
Dorothy de Hamer
Land & Grave
Pella Coast. Co
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