Engagement Announced for Nancy Nadine Van Zomeren
Mrs Walter D Van Zomeren Hedrick announces the engagement of Nancy Nadine Van Zomeren to Donald D Verros son of Mr and Mrs Wm Verros of 305 Washington The couple's backgrounds are noted Nancy is a 1953 Fremont High School graduate and a Central College sophomore Pvt Verros a 1952 Pella High School graduate is stationed with the U S Army in Hawaii The notice also covers local 4 H club activities at Lynn Grove Rockettes including meetings May 2 May 31 and June 6 plus Valley School Mothers program and gifts for mothers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Nadine
Donald D. Verros
Wm. Verros
Washington
Miss van Zomeren
Fremont High School
Central Colice
Pvt. Verros
Pella High School
U. S. Army
Hawaii
Our Men in Military Service Gary Thomassen Verdun Sta
Pvt. Gary G Thomassen serving with U S Army 65491675 listed in Our Men in Military Service column from Hq and Hq Soc Co Verdun Sta Comp 1 APO 122 New York NY. Richard?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary G. Thomassen
Marion county Leads Iowa in Four Month Savings Bonds
Marion county reports January through April 1955 purchases of series E and H savings bonds totaling 30,606.00 to reach 67 percent of the 1956 quota, among Iowa leaders. County chairmen L Job of Knoxville and P H Kuyper of Pella cited Iowa’s 47 percent four month quota attainment and national 36 percent. Other counties show Ma haska 685,952.00 at 51 percent and Jasper 954,13.00 at 43 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Iowa
L. Job
Knoxville
Pil. Kuyper
Pella
United States Savings Bonds Division
Towa
Mahaska County
Jasper County
Surprise Birthday Honoring Howard Westerkamp at Sully High
Howard Peter Westerkamp was honored at a surprise party hosted by his mother on Tuesday evening May 17. Attendees were eighth grade graduates of Sully High School, including Carolyn Vander Kamp, Virginia Vos, Shirley Rozendaal, Mildred Vander Zyl, Brice Wyk, Bob Sears, Clarence De Hoedt, Alvin Rozendaal, and Kenneth Hackett. Additional guests were Larry Vander Wilt, Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Rooda and Norma, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Westerkamp, Mildred and Norma, and the honoree. Games followed by Howard opening his gifts, with a supper and lunch prepared by Mrs. Westerkamp and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Peter Westerkamp
Peter Westerkamp
Sully High School
Carolyn Vander Kamp
Virginia Vos
Shirley Rozendaal
Mildred Vander Zyl
Brice Wyk
Bob Sears
Clarence de Hoedt
Alvin Rozendaal
Kenneth Hackett
Larry Vander Wilt
Gerrit Rooda
Norma
Mildred
Howard Westerkamp
Howard
Portergrove Aid Meeting at Mrs Grandia’s Home
Portergrove Aid plans a gathering at the home of Mrs. John Grandia on May 24 for a local community meeting. Residents are invited to discuss upcoming events and support efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portergrove Aid
John Grandia
Harmelink to teach English in seminary in Japan
Miss Fenita Harmelink a Central College senior from Rock Valley Iowa has been chosen by the Board of Foreign Missions for a three year mission to Japan She will teach English at Ferr Seminary Yokohama or Baiko to Gakuin Shimonoseki Harmelink daughter of Rev and Mrs Herman Harmelink is an English major She edited the Central Ray and led Sigma Tau Delta and has been elected to Alpha Zeta Mu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenita Harmelink
Central College
Rock Valley
Iowa
Board of Foreign Missions of the Reformed Church
Japan
Ferr Seminary
Yokohama
Baiko
Gakuin
Shimonoseki
Miss Harmelink
Herman Harmelink
Central Ray
Sigma Tau Delta
Alpha Zeta Mu
Central
Graham film to be shown at Newton Youth rally
Soul's In Conflict, Billy Graham's color film filmed during the London Crusade, will be shown Saturday May 21 at 7 45 p m in Newton Junior High Auditorium with no admission charged The event is hosted by Youth for Christ and aims to attract a large local audience.
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Billy Graham
London
Newton
Youth For Christ
Graham
Wembley Stadium
America
Los Angeles
California
ABC
Billy Graham Evangelistic Films, Inc
Mid-Century Crusade
Portland
Oregon
Joan Mill
Eric Jewood
Charles Leno
Don Moomaw
Ucla
Colleen Townsend Evans
Warner Brothers
20Th Century-Fox
Great Commission Films
Hollywood
Pictures
Graham Films
Wheat Producers To Vote On June 25
Marion county ASC chairman Merri buck announces a national wheat referendum to decide if marketing quotas will apply to the 1956 crop. The referendum, slated for June 25, requires a two thirds yes vote. County notices and farm allotments will be mailed by June 3 to inform producers.
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Merribuck
Marion County
ASC
Iowa
Robyck
1955 Tulip Time Festival ends with grand finale and praise
Final Day drew a large crowd as parades and performances ran smoothly. Publicity support from radio and newspapers across several states highlighted the event, with bands from multiple towns and Central College contributing. Attendance totaled about 30,000 over three days, reflecting strong community pride for Tulip Time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Chapel
Pella
WHO Radio and TV
WOITV
Ames
KBOE
Oskaloosa
KBIZ
Ottumwa
KRNT
Des Moines
Oskaloosa Daily Herald
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Burlington Hawkeye Gazette
Centerville Daily Towegian
Mason City Globe Gazette
Davenport Daily Times
Newton Daily News
Omaha World Herald
Daily Courier
Davenport
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Omaha
Travel and Transport, Inc
Nebraska
Greyhound Bus Lines
Trailways Bus Service
St Joseph
Missouri
Med Maxwell Productions
Fort Wayne
Ind
Thru Cooperation
Pella Poultry Service
Grinnell
Roosevelt High
Sully
Selma
Valley of Des Moines
Brighton
Lenox
Knoxville
New Sharon
Woodward
Gilman and Wilson High
Central College
Drake Air Force Rotc
Centerville
High Steppers
Historical Society
Pella High Fifth Track Team Scorers and Results
Pella High fifth place finish detailed with individuals placing in discus broad jump mile run 880 and 440 relays and hurdles. Relay squads listed with member names and times. Weekend crashes attributed to 1954 death and injury totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brower
Don Hiemstra
Phil Cummings
Jerry Rempe
Gene de Heer
Herb Blom
Don Muyskens
Max van Rees
Ron Veenstra
Leroy den Besten
Bob Buyert
Jim Duffus
Larry van Haalen
Ron Veortra
Don Rouwenhorst
Dirk Muyskens
Ron Bogaard
Gas Gaskets and Glamor women only car care course
Ulrich Motor Company in Pella hosts a free six week program titled Gas Gaskets and Glamor. The women only sessions run Tuesdays 8 to 10 pm starting June 7 with instructor Lee Hoksbergen. Sponsored by Alemite the course covers basic car upkeep and non technical demonstrations including flat tire fixes. Registration capped at 80. call 157 or visit Ulrich Motors showroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulrich Motor Company
Pella
Alemite
Rudy
Ulrich Motor Show Room
Flower Show Highlights and Contributors Mentioned
Flow er show coverage notes contributors like Mills Mrs Max Kuyk Miss Helen Neyenesch Mrs J G Klein and Coffee Home Ec Miss Mina Bak er Special Mention includes a garden corner by Mrs A B Wormhoudt The table used in the corner was made by M M Dockendorf Larry Mi did the lettering and Art Brunnekool crafted weed shop card holders Hazen Pettit served as judge for the Tulip Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Wormhoudt
M. M. Dockendorf
Larry MI
Art Brunnekool
Hazen Pettit
Jude
Local Motor Vehicle Offense Report Snips Record
A clipped notice records motor vehicle incidents including penalties and cautions. Details are limited but indicate official action and citations associated with the cases.
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Walter D. van Zomeren of
Hedrick
Lynn Grove Rockettes
Barbara de Penning
Barbi Roll Call
Beverly de Jong
Linda Renaud
Betty de Jong
Sheryl Lynn Wonda
Ted Emmert
Ed Schnell
Phyllis
Diana Monsma
Darlene
Helen van Wyk
Beverly
Marcia de Jong
Sheryl van Rheenen
Sheryl Lynn Wouda
Eileen Lanser
Glen Monsma
Robert Renaud
Arthur de Jong
Darlene de Jong
the Hostes
Valley School
John Vander Wert
van Hemert
Mesdames
Albert van Donselaar
Elmer Kooi
Bob van Donselaar
Frank de Jong
Wayne Haworth
Robert Vroom
Raymond van Steenis
Dick de Heus
Marion van Dusseldorp
Nancy van Zomeren
Gary Thomassen
Ulrich Motors
Rudy Ulrich
Lee Hoksbergen
Ulrich
Hedy
Ofren
S. A. Kooyman
Vandevoort's
Nestie
Lpton
Brotch's Circus
Nabisco
Clark
Qe Valley
Wieners
Caroway
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