Pella Social Roundup of Nearby Visits and Travels
A flurry of visits and journeys ties the Pella area together. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Whalley depart for a ten day Miami vacation, while guests from Holland Michigan and Minnesota mingle with local families at multiple gatherings. From overnight stays with Jonker kin to a Des Moines bowling convention and trips to Peoria and St Louis, residents share meals, weddings, and hospitality across weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred’ Whalley
Miami
Florida
Peter Jonker
Holland, Michigan
Jennie Rus
Mijland
Bert Roose
Yand
Gordon Roordandale
Minnesota
Inday
Nancy Postsete Jonker
Jim Roose
Community Visitors and Church Notices in Pella Area
The column lists week end visitors in Pella and area families from Altoona Oskaloosa and Monstra including the Shutins. It notes Dr Thomas Boslooper named delegate to General Synod and plans for summer travels and missions along with multiple hospital admissions and local visits in Mahaska County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas “Boslooper
Classis of
Pella
General Synod
The
Reformed Church In’ America
Buck Hill Falls
Pennsylvania
Mrs.Boslooper
Birth Announcements From Pella and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs Bruce Manger of Lawton Oklahoma announce the birth of a son Charles Bruce on May 19. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Ray Brom and Mr and Mrs Barney Brom of Pella. A five pound daughter Mary John Rowley of Pella born May 20 at Mahaska County Hospital. Rev and Mrs William Huyser of Madison Wisconsin announce a son born May 18. Grandparents F W Huyser and Geo D Boyd New Sharon. Twin daughters born May 20 to Mr and Mrs Sidney Vander Waal at Mahaska Hospital. Grandparents J R Vander Waal and Leo Waits of Pella. Norman G Van Heukelom of Hamilton Michigan announces Gregory Norman born May 18 in Holland City Hospital. Grandparents Albert Nibbelink and G R Van Heukele m of Pella. Fox Mr and Mrs Robert Fox of Homer born May 20. Grandparents Dick Bogaard of Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Bruins
India
Katpadi
North Arcot
South India
Leroy Nuyteren
R. 1. Pélla
Columbus
E. G. Rooida
Yong Ae ‘Koh Haast
Lindt ‘Stepemard
Fvinder
Main
Hospitaliz Mercy Hospital
Hospital
Carol
Robert Gosselink
Ast
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Harry L. Renaud
Washington
Mercy Hospital
Gary Vande Voort
Leighton
Jacob
Vani
Wyngarden
Mercy’ ‘Hospital
Oskalé
Herman de Penning
Sully
Mercypital
Bruce. Manger
Lawton
Oklahoma
Charles ‘Bruce
Manger
Beth Brom
Ray
Brom
Barney
Pella
Rowley
Mary
John M. Rowley
W. First Bt
Mahaska County Hospital
Mary “Beth
Jénneine Sue
William *Huyser
Madison
Wisconsin
F. W. Huyser
Geo. D. ‘Boyd
New Sharon
Sidney Vander Waal
Douglas Wayne
Mercy
Norman
G. van Heukelomi
Hamilton
Michigan
Gregory Norman
Holland ‘City Hospital
Albert Nibbelink
G.R. van Heukelem
Robert’ Fox
Hi Eer
Dick’Bogaard
School awards honor athletic and scholastic students
Richard Vander Laan led the first part of the program highlighting athletic achievements with Mr. Kruis assisting. Intramural champs and plaques were awarded to freshmen football captain Martin Kramer, Russell Stravers, Shirley Ryken, Donny Ver Meer, Marilyn Bokhoven, and others. Badminton, table tennis, and basketball honors went to numerous students, with co captains and managers named. Academic awards followed, naming Stan Ver Meer top science, Leland Ryken top Bible, Morris Vos botany zoology, and Carol Boerelyn in music, plus scholastic honors for freshmen and sophomores indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Vander Laan
Kruis
Martin Kramer
Russell Stravers
Shirley Ryken
Donny Ver Meer
Marilyn ‘Bokhoven
Gdotuie Tarpeten
Delores Dieleman
Linda Groenendyk
Alberdinen
van Zee
Sall’ Frindt
Janice van Weelden
Barb Ver Meer
Lois Pothoven
Leroy Ryken
Jerry Ver Meer
John Vande Keift
Don Ver Meer
Melv Bokhoven
Larry Vander Moelen
Bob Hagen
Nathan Stewie
Carolyn Vos
Sre Hol
Norma Terés
Carole
Eiléen Moes
Mr. Ruiter
Stan Ver Meer
Leland Ryken
Franje
Morris Vos
Carol’ Boerelyn
Sandy de Haan
Nellie Ver Hoef
Donna van Wyngarden
Nellie
Donna
Hoog ok respect were Rosemary Da grid and Morris Wely
Alvin Vos Mary received the scholarship cup for the second consecutive year at PCHS and held the highest average among all students. The junior team members noted the award during the assembly, recognizing Vos for academic excellence and dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoog
Rosemary
Grid Moiefdoorn
Morris " Wely
Junors
Alvin Vos
PCHS
Alvin
Vos
Black Oak and Scott Strivers Demonstration Meeting Recap
Ronald Van Helklem was elected to run for county 4-H office this year when members met at the Warner Willemsen home. Demonstration given by Carl De Jong on correct size platter plates and a discussion led by Bob Vander Wilt among those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald van
Héukelem
Warner Willemsen
Carl de ‘Jong
Bob’ Vander ‘Wilt
Donald Di Leméen and der Wilt Mothers
A fragment notes three women named Donald Di Leméen and der Wilt in a list of mothers. The readable text hints at a family or community context but provides no clear event or action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Dileméen
der Wilt
Vnelr
Starlight Queen Garden Project Plans Shared
Starlight Queen members heard plans for a garden project to begin this summer at their last meeting. Thelma Van Sant spoke on room accessories and Jedee Goughnour demonstrated closet accessories. Refreshments were served by Hostess Marine Mason and her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starlight Queen
Thelma van’ Sant
Jédee
Goughnour
Marine Mason
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dan Hoogenaki
John Vanzee
Long California
Jea Sarahi* Nieuwsma
Peoria
Dick van
Zee
Stewart Meulpolder
sBéwell
Austin
Bob Granis
Harold den Bestlen
Chicago
Ivan ‘den Eatensand
Myrl Lichtenwalter
Harold
Mari
Edgewater Beach
Dick Vis
Sioux South Dakota
Tornie Smorenberg
John Geurts
Kirkwood
Des Moines
Hattie van Gorp
John van Englehoven
Gysbert Vermeer
Marion Wichart
Iowa
Christian High School
Minnie Jonker
Holland
P. Jonker
al de Wild
Almira
Ruth Ann
Wilson Duven
Clyde Renaud
Kenneth Vander’ Linden
Walter Roorda
Lois
Jacob J. de Haan
Wayne Klein
St. Louis
Missouri
Purina Mill
Marinus Meulpolder
Indiana
Paltzer
Dick Cook
Altoona
Ben du Pree
Washington ,D. C
New Jersey
J. H. Kuiper
Janet Lynn
Denver
Colorado
Davis
Batavia
Miss Kay
the ‘Wire
Martin Sullivan
Peter Miedema
South
Leonard Rus
Brandt
Hospital Ngay
Boyd
Vander Waal
VAN _HEUKELOM
FOX
Bill
Dé’ Ronde
Theresa Hokabergen
Don Ver Méer
Ken "Vos
Roger
de Zwarte
Jim Engbers
Srngles
Ron Wickhart
Jan Boot
Alberdine van Zee
Jidy Dahm
Arlan Memnelaat
Don Rus
Evelyn’ Hol
Georgia ‘ Terpstra
Pete de Jong
Debbie Reynolds
Glenn Ford
Mr. Magoo
Mick & Marie
Tulip City Drive
Dairy Queen
James
Jim
Melton
Republican
Marion County
Knoxville Police Dept
Attenc
Methodist Church
W. Montgomery, K'ville
Black
Oak
Scott Strivers
Dexter
Batleen-rall
Race Allie
Westinghouse
Wuh
Hoeksema
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