Graduating class plans for graduate school at Central College
Nearly 22 percent of the 1966 Central College senior class have definite plans for graduate study. Eight of twenty are from Pella with others from Lynnville Leighton and Oska loosa. Names and destinations include Mary Gosselink De Jong University of Iowa for English with a University scholarship and nine month RA. Marvin Hackett Route 3 Pella chemistry major at Iowa State University with a 3530 TA. Martha Schakel Route 1 Pella University of Chicago MA in Teaching. Lewis Vande Voort Route 2 Pella University of Iowa psychology with 2500 TA. George Vande Voort Route 2 Pella University of Wisconsin research associate in agricultural economics with 3000 TA. Other listed students attend Emory University Iowa State University University of Wisconsin Kansas State College University of Hawaii and more with various fellowships. Some plans include PhD work and teaching careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Pella
Lynnville
Leighton
Oskaloosa
Mary Gosselink de Jong
Second St
University of Iowa
Marvin Hackett
Route 3
Iowa State University
Martha Schakel
Route 1
University of Chicago
Miss Schakel
Central
Lewis Vande Voort
Vande Voorts
Route 2
George Vande Voort
University of Wisconsin
van de Voort
Paul Bogaard
CUI
Mabel Bogaard
Third St. Pelra
National Defense Act
Bogaard
Emory University
Atlanta
NDEA
Paul Kuntz
Grinnell College
Emory
Eugene Mathes
Peace St
Gerald Wolf
University of Missouri
Vernon de Jong
Rock Rapids
Doug Johnson
Hartland, Minn
Johnson
Atomic Energy Commission
Ames
Jack Powell
ISU
Jim Hoekstra
Stout
Hoekstra
Warren Slebos
Chicago
David Zoschke
Waupun
Wis
University of Hawaii
Jim Brown
Lodi
Indiana University
Reynold Kamphuis
Apache
Okla
Brown
Richard Luccarella
CUT
Dixon
Ridgefield
Ronald A. Klemz
University of Minnesota
Maple Lake
Minn
Arleigh
Alumni Homecoming Weekend Brings Jubilees and Tours
Reunions and dedications mark the 1965 Homecoming Weekend with Golden Jubilee certificates for 1940s graduates. Attendees include Gladys Baitsall, A L Thomas, Frank Muirhead, and Dr John Ter Louw. Luncheons honor early grads, campus tours showcase new buildings, and specials for 1899 to 1911 alumni precede a 6:30 p.m. Alumni Banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Baitsall
Ottunwa
A. L. Thomas
Iowa Falls
Frank Muirhead
Hastings
Minn
John ‘Ter Louw
Pella
Lee Vriezelaar
Mina Baker
Central
George Gaass
John Smith
Alhambra
Calif
Red Rock Dam
Douwstra Chapel
Pietenpol Hall
Rev De Jongs attend church family conference delegates named
The Rev and Mrs Arthur J De Jong of Pella will be among six delegates from the Reformed Church in America to the Second North American Conference on Church and Family from May 30 to June 3 in Hamilton Ontario Canada. Delegates study The Responsible Family and discuss sexuality and family life with speakers from Harvard Divinity School and the University of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. de Jong
W. First St
Pella
Reformed Church In
Harvey Cox
Harvard Divinity School
Evelyn
Sylvanus Duval
Alvin Pitcher
University of Chicago Divinity School
Gibson Winter
de Jong
Central College
RCA Board of Education
Three Marines Commissioned From Central College Class of 1966
Three young men from the class of 1966 will be commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the U S Marine Corps after graduation from Central College. John Oppenhuizen Donald Jacobusse and Steven Armitstead will attend officer training and report to Quantico Pensacola Meridian and Corpus Christi for flight and ground training. Each will serve three years in the Marines with Oppenhuizen and Jacobusse heading to Quantico and Armitstead pursuing flight training with a later three year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Marine Corps
John Oppenhuizen
Pella
Donald
Central College
Myron Oppenhuizen
W. Second St
Donald Jacobusse
Clinton
Wis
Steven Armitstead
Los Angeles
Calif
Pensacola
Meridian
Miss
Corpus Christi
Tex
Mothers Day Gatherings Across Otley Homes
Sunday afternoon church services preceded family gatherings at multiple Otley homes. Guests included Witzenberg families from Pella and Fort Dodge, Delwyn Witzenberg from Knoxville, Roger De Moss from Knoxville, and relatives from Kilduff and Oskaloosa. The Verwers and Vanle families hosted a large get together with grandchildren and Mr. Tunis Vanle, Mr. Melvin Vank, and Hoy Moldin among attendees. The afternoon was devoted to visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger de Moss
Knoxville
William Verwers
Marion Verwers
Near
Kilduff
Tunis Vanle
Melvin Vank
Oskaloosa
Community gathering and local updates from Otley and Pella
A Sunday gathering at the Sneller home drew many neighbors including Bogaards Ustermarkt Brom Naakgeboren Bo er Robus Vander Kolk Vander Linden and families. Several residents remain in Des Moines area hospitals while others return home after checks and visits. May 26 1966 notes shopping trips and family time with Verros Poortinga and others. Banner Circle meets Otley Reformed Church Thursday at 1 30 pm hosted by De Prenger and Van Wyke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hore
Jake Sneller
Johanna Bogaards
Bill Ustermarkt
Franklin Brom
Henry Naakgeboren
William Boer
Norman Robus
Connie
Duane
Jenne Vander Kolk
Gene Vander Linden
Otley
Des Moines
Wayne Angrove
J. M. van Vliet
David Ball
Pella
Rs. Allen Beyer
Kemberly
Oskale
Tamima
Frances Poortinga
Gene
Gerald Vander Linden
Norman Verros
Garret Poortinga
Banner Circle
Otley Reformed Church
Hower de Prenger
Myron van Wyke
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Marion County Fair Assoc
Iowa
Bridgestone
Veenstra’s
Pella, Iowa
Ras Ato
Armold de Bruin
I Marine Corps Commissionsé
Jacobusse
Clinton, Wi
Iid
Steven Armad
Oppenhuizen
de Wild Studi
de Jongs
Graham Hall
Glen C. Peterman
Board of Trustees
Lubbers
Roy W. van der Kamp
Rock Island
John A. Wesselink
The
Mutual Fire and Auto Insurance Co
Cedar Rapids
Sioux Center
Peter C. de Haan
Iowa Power and Light Co
John A. Kooreman
Penick and Ford, Ltd
Frank A. Muirhead
Hastings Minn
Hastings Gazette
Ronald Zoutendam
Sheldon
Greater Alumni Council
Fool
James Wilson
Donald T. Butler
Marine Corps
Otley News
Sovere
Ulrich Motor Co
Broadway Pelle
Lowe
Plla Chronicle
Yipe-ee
Tion
Bob
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