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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1951

Page

9

Anniversary party for Mr and Mrs De Kock noted

Society pages recount a surprise 30th wedding anniversary on November 9 at the De Kock home with gifts including a pink rose corsage and white carnation boutonniere. Guests, refreshments, hymns, slides, and a cake with a miniature bride and groom are described along with other club activities and wedding news.

Tony de Kock Gerald de Kock Everett de Jong James Nikkel Brenda Pete Goodyke Roscoe Blegen Gerrit de Kock Harold Hokebergen Jong Pels Sen Henry Willemsen Jeannette Elibeth Verwers Ard van Genderen

Wedding of Van Zee and Zegars Casts Formal Attire and Reception

The article details the 1951 church wedding of Miss Van Zee and Mr. Zegars with a yellow and white color theme. Ushers wore yellow bow ties and white boutonnieres, Joyce Van Zee served as flower girl, and the couple’s reception followed for 150 guests with a three tier cake and a gifts table. The couple planned a brief honeymoon and will reside in Denver where the groom will be stationed at Lowry Air Base.

Shirley Keith Klyn Miss Klyn LaVonne Zegars Zegars Wagner Miss Zegars Helen van Zee Joyce van Genderen Eunice Price Lloyd Vande Krel Miss van Genderen Miss Price Iness Ray van Zee Donald Tuinstra Joyce van Zee Larry Renaud Arne Beyer Theister Mendelssohn Rev. Bennink Dale Jansen la Venne Delores Zegars Bob Meyer Vernon Vander Kamp Leona de Raad Arlene Tuinstra Geraldine van der Leest Jean June Vonk Ma Terlouw Keith Schwartz Ivan Wikner Fred de Jong van Zee Sully High School R. L. Bartley Automatic Washer Co Newton Monroe High School Maytag Co United States Air Force Denver Colorado Lowry Air Bi

Film 33 Self Ex mination on Breast Cancer

At the meeting a Breast Cancer awareness session titled Self Ex mination was shown as Film 33. A hostess served a lovely lunch at the conclusion of the gathering.

Obituary for John W. Visser of Carroll County

John W. Visser born July 30 1877 on a Pella farm. Carpenter by trade, he moved to Carroll County in 1913 and died after a stroke on November 18 1951. Survived by widow Lizzie, daughter Mrs M J Tandy, sisters Mrs Peter De Hammer and Mrs John Lasschuit, four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held November 16 1951 in Carroll and at Van Dyk Funeral Home with interment at Oakwood Cemetery.

Scott U-Need-Us Farm Bureau Lynda Kay Oswandel Nancy de Cook Mary Ann’ Sytsma William van Maanen James Hasselman Darlene Lamers Mary Ann Sytsma Arlene Butler Marilyn Hasselman Andrew Barnes Shirley Smith Cynthia Jones Rosemary Barnes Barbara Denburger Howard Barnes John W. Visser Pella Carroll County Maria Gerrit Visser Cornelia van der Meer James Will Lizzie Visser M. J. Tandy Reinbeck Iowa Peter de Hammer Leighton John Lasschuit Des Moines Carroll van Dyk Ev. E. H. Tanis Oakwood Cemetery

Card of Thanks for Pella Funeral Help

We extend gratitude to friends and relatives of Pella who came to our aid and comfort after the death of our husband. Your support during this difficult time meant a great deal to our family.

Pella

Visser Family Acknowledges Fraternal Flower Regard

John W. Visser and Lizzie Visser are referenced in a formal acknowledgement. Mr and Mrs M. J. Tandy extend condolences or congratulations with a note of fraternal flowers and regard.

Cretenet John W. Visser Lizzie Visser M. J. Tandy

Anthony J Ver Meer obituary notice from Pella area

Anthony J Ver Meer born October 4 1911 on a farm east of Pella Iowa died November 16 1961 at home aged 40 years 1 month 11 days He married Walterena Vander Beek on February 18 1936 and they had four children Delores Donald Linda and Kenneth who died at 14 months Surviving are his wife three children his parents Mr and Mrs John Ver Meer sisters Alice Marie and two brothers Jacob and Tunis He was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church Funeral from the family residence November 17 1951 at 1 pm and 130 pm from church with Rev S Vroon officiating Oakwood Cemetery burial

Anthony John Ver Meer John Ver Meer Minnie van’ Gorp Pella Iowa Walterena Vander Beek Kenneth Delores Donald Linda Alice Dick Longstreet Marie Louisman Jacob Tunis First Christian Reformed Church

Community grieving loss of husband, father, son, brother

Sincere thanks to neighbors, friends, and relatives for sympathy and help during the time of the loss of our beloved husband, father, son, and brother. 감사와 꽃다발 등으로 표현된 위로에 깊은 감사를 드립니다.

Grateful Acknowledgment From Ver Meer Family

In heartfelt thanks to those who offered prayers and kindnesses, Mrs. Anthony J. Ver Meer and children express deep gratitude. Also mentioned are Mr. and Mrs. John Ver Meer, brothers and sisters, and Mrs. Kate Vander Beek.

Anthony J. Ver Meer John Ver Meer Kate Vander Beek

Obituary: A A Viersen Dies in Okmulgee at 93

A A Viersen was born in Pella Iowa and died at his Okmulgee Oklahoma home at nearly 94. He was the son of A H Viersen lifelong Pella residents. Survived by three children Ralph Sam Edith Terry, two brothers T A of Elk City and L A, one sister Josie of Los Angeles. Preceded in death by wife Mary E McAdoo who died March 18 1950.

A. A. Viersen Pella Towa Okmulgee Okla A. H. Viersen Ralph Sam Edith Terry T. A Elk City Oklahoma Dr. L. A Josie Los Angeles California Mary E McAdoo

Spilling the Salt Versus Beans Cited as Risky

A light proverb contrasts spilling salt with spilling beans, noting salt spillage brings misfortune while revealing secrets poses greater danger. The line emphasizes caution about disclosure and superstition in everyday life.

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DE Kocks T.T.T. Society W. C. Ver Ploeg Donald Waechter H. Mentink Vos—Vander Beek John C. Vos Near Kilduff Anna Mae Joe Vander Beek Guysbert Vander Beek Bovenkerk Holland John Geels Sally Christian Reformed Church Leona Vos Wilbur van Ryswyk Grace Schut Marvin Monsma Luella Vanden Hoek Evelyn van Hal Mildred Branderhorst Robert Adams Joe Paltzer Louis van Wyk Julia Baarda Arlene Elva Erma Vos Dorothy van Soelen Vander Beek Pvt Lambert Vander Beek Sully Dick Vos Junior Vos Kellogg Joe Vos Marvin Raymond and Clifford Tainter Lois Vos Lynnville Lambert Branderhorst John de Boer Oskaloosa Wm. van Dort H. D Richland Luella Ryken Bonna Nibbelink Clara van Gorp Geneva Dahm Louise Carol Stursma Fortnightly Literary Society Wilma Rempe George Ver Steeg Mol—Van Zee First Reform Church Sida Lou Mol le Roy van Zee Arthur Bennink J. J. Mol W. A. van Zee Monroe Valster Black Oak Scott Strivers Jerry Valster AMVET Andrew Ver Ploegh C. Evers Elva Doorenbos Pearl Harbor A. T. Vanderbeek J. C. Penney and Lee's Butternut Co Memorial Hall Sally Fosse The American Cancer Society Auxiliary America Bass “Accordianas Kuyper Zenith Boalt Coe Zenith Television Wonder Television Sales and Service Beauty Duo-Therm Chippendale S&h Joan W. Visser Oskaloosa Fairgrounds Staley Age Gol SANTA Carrom Boards Tinkertoys West Bend U.S Joe Pn Saik Opy Stai Oil Co
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