Tooms Feted on 20th Anniversary
A surprise 20th anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. John Toom was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Toom on Saturday evening March 26. Guests included Ralph Vander Beek and Ronald Grandin with spouses from Des Moines and Newton, Marion Toom, Robert Toom, Don Loom, John Toom, and Larry Hoksbergen, all of Pella. Lunch was served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Toom
Don Toom
Ralph Vander Beek
Des Moines
Ronald Grandin
Newton
Marion Toom
Robert Toom
Don
Larry Hoksbergen
Pella
Sybenga Portrait Wins Award at Missouri Exhibit
A natural color portrait by Sybenga Studio of Oska- Joosa won Best in Out of State at the Missouri Professional Photographers exhibit in St. Joseph. John Sybenga, formerly of Pella, created the winning piece and five Sybenga Studio photos were shown, including an oil color portrait by Mrs. Sybenga. FOR SALE You'll find it in the want ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sybenga
Oska- Joosa
Missouri Professional Photographers
St. Joseph
John Sybenga
Pella
Towa
Missouri
Sybenia
Repeat Vows at First Christian Church of Kville
Miss Arletta Jean Steele and Rodney Gene Voyce wed in a single ring ceremony at First Christian Church Knoxville with Rev Alva Browning officiating. The reception followed as blue and yellow decor, four tier cake, and gifts tables. The couple will reside in Ville at 8141 Montgomery Street after a Knoxville Veterinary Hospital position and a Sheriff's deputy role in Knoxville. Chapter AE of TTT to meet April 4 at 7:45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church of
K’ville
Arletta Jean Steele
Leonard Steele
Knoxville
Rodney Gene Voyce
Grace Voyce
Pella
Alva T. Browning
Lena Austin
Alta Pence
Queen Esther Circle
Wilda Steele
Betty Steele
Dixie Steele
Betty Brandt
Don le May
Ethel Steele
Betty Vriezelaar
Eas
Montgomery Street
Ville
Pella High School
T.T.T
Van Arkel Leydens Wed in Oskaloosa
Lois Van Arkel and Robert Leydens were married in a candlelight ceremony at Central Reformed Church Osnaloosa on Friday Feb 10 at 7 30 p m. Rev David Laman officiated before 150 guests. The bride wore Chantilly lace and tulle with pearls and sequins and carried red roses and white carnations. Maid of honor Joleen Van Arkel wore red velveteen and white carnations, while best man Clarence Leydens stood by. The reception details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bing Powell
Haru Amerw
Ud Dunue
Slowuc
Cusewie Tuguer
Keith Vriezelaar
Pella
Derée
Lowell Steele
Kenneth van der Veer
Lois van Arkel
Otto van Roekel
Wright
Robert Leydens
Reuben Leydens
Central Reformed Church
Oskaloosa
David Laman
Max Jacobs
Orville Haan
Jenison
Mich
Chantilly
Sabrina
Joleen van Arkel
Clarence Leydens
Gene Knoot
Ronald Veenstra
Pelia
Roorda House Warming Surprises Friends at New Home
A Thursday evening gathering marked the Roorda couple Vernon and Roorda’s new residence with a house warming. Guests included Elmer Vander Linden and several Vander Linden and Van Zante families, plus others, who shared refreshments and a thoughtful gift for the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Roorda
Orville Bénsink
Walter Roorda
Darwin Squibb
Gerald Vander Linden
Ed van Zante
Martyn Klimstra
Meppelinks Celebrate Silver Anniversary Observed at Home
Meppelink and family marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a two day observance at their home. Gené Meppelink hosted as emcee for a first night program with Vera Van Roekel, Gerrit Vander Geest and others, followed by a second night gathering. A tray lunch preceded the event. Marvin Meppelink, stationed in France, could not attend. Separately De Jong of Sully celebrated fifty years of marriage with neighbors and relatives hosting a social at First Reformed church and at home on March 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meppelink
Gené Meppelink
Semcee
Tom. de Bruin
Roy de Bruin
Glen van Roekel
Scott
Darrel. Dalton
Gene
Robert Meppelink
Marvin
France
Mattie
Bertha Jansen
Mary Meulpolder Weds John Henry Van Weelden Jr
Mary Lou Meulpolder of Pella daughter of Mr and Mrs L N Meulpolder married John Henry Van Weelden Jr son of Mr and Mrs John W Van Weelden on March 14 at the bride's home. The double ring ceremony before 45 guests featured white mums and yellow centers. Bridesmaid Wanda Hoksbergen and best man Gene Kamerick attended. A reception followed with lunch served by waitresses Judy Van Steenis Mary Jane Beyer and Pat Stursma. The couple, both Pella natives, now reside at 226 East Third Street Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Meulpolder
L. N. Meulpolder
Pella
John Henry van Weelden
New Sharon
John W. van Weelden
Wanda Hoksbergen
Gene Kamerick
Judy van Steenis
Mary Jane Beyer
Pat Stursma
Charlie Dykhuis
Gradys Schakel
Janice van Weelden
Miss van Weelden
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gene Voyce
Arleta Steele
Tooms
Tulip City
Franklin St
Ph. MA
Charlene Hymans
Betty Jo Hancock
Mrs. Steele
Mina Baker
Upper
Jordan Hall
Eilene Quinn
New York City
Sherril Griffith
Polk City
Jean Speeetheon
Brandon
Robert Kaldenberg
Chronicle News
van Arkel-Leydens
Robert Leyden
Sybenga Studio
Roordas
Birthday Club
Jean Nelson
Eva Grootveld
Robert Cruzen
Kirkville
Dwight de Jong
Tom Knoot
Judy van Ommen
Sue Butler
Luane Klein
Rosann Branderhorst
Clara Vernooy
Pat van Arkel
Sharon
Marilyn Ross
Donna van Roekel
John de Groot
John A. van Roekel
Ydens
de Jong
Hangbape
Ture
Meppelinks
Mary Meulpolder
Sharon Man
Rome
Pella, Sully, Otley, Leighton, Peoria
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