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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1955
Page
12
A heartfelt tribute to Herman and his wife on their Golden Wedding Anniversary. The write up praises years of faithful church service and home care for family members, noting their steadfast devotion and sharing best wishes for continued blessings and God’s loving care.
Mr and Mrs C S Van Hemert celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on March 4 with an open house in the Social Hall of First Reformed Church. Guests greeted by Hazel Wendera and Marie Pippel, with Ruth Rempe as toastmistress and Marion Van Dyk singing. A poem and songs followed a Rev Arthur Bennink talk and a closing prayer. Flowers and tea service completed the event.
A school of instruction for Eastern Star led by Mrs. Eloise Oar will be held Friday at 8 p.m. All members invited. The Adult Woman's Sunday School class of the First Reformed Church, with Mrs. A. Haverkamp teaching, meets Friday afternoon in the church lounge with hosts Mrs. J. Ver and Mrs. Engel Van Steenis. The Truth Seekers class met at Mrs. C. Van den Bosch’s home on the 17th with 22 members present. Mrs. J. Van Houweling and Mrs. M. De Geus led devotions and a program on Mat and Martha followed by a St. Patrick's Day lunch. On Tuesday, March 15, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vander Wilt of Peoria were bid farewell by neighbors as they plan to move to Illinois in May.
Wilt Vander Wilt and a list of guests attended a well filled lunch hosted by Mr and Mrs Peter Westerkamp and Mr and Mrs Don Vander kamp. James Graham, professor of fish at Central College, spoke on Lions Club duties while noting his missionary parents in Brazil. The Vander Wits plan to move after eight years in the community.
William P rent son of John and Maggie De Penni Brand died last week at his home 107 C Avenue West Oskaloosa born near Pella December 25 1880 married Jennie De Wit October 8 1908. Three children Vernal Brand Mrs deceased Milrs Henry Van Dussel dorp and Se Seend survive with four grandchildren and his widow. Preceded by five brothers Henry John Joy Jacob Gerrit and three sisters Mrs eet Vander Mrs Tunis Klien and Te. Funeral conducted by the Rev J C Van Wyk at Central Reformed Church with burial in Black Oak Cemetery.
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