De Cook Van Roekel Nuptials At Ebenezer Church Leighton
Miss Nancy De Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest De Cook and Mr Harley Van Roekel son of Mrs Betty Van Roekel were married Friday October 4 at Ebenezer Reformed Church Leighton in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Nerman J Ridder. The white carpeted aisle featured mist green and tangerine mums and white ribbons with altar candles lit by Connie Rempe and Mary Hagen. Verlan Van Rheenen sang Oh Promise Me Because and The Wedding Prayer with Carol Sedrel accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Leighton
Nancy de Cook
Ernest de Cook
Harley van Roekel
Betty van Roekel
Nerman J. Ridder
Connie Rempe
Mary Hagen
Verlan van Rheenen
Carol Sedrel
Wedding Attire Details Shine in Moonstone Gown and Silk Train
The bride wore whispering silk taffeta with a fitted bodice, self material cummerbund, venice lace neckline, moonstone sequins, and a chapel train. Her illusion veil paired with a lace head piece and beaded pearls. she carried white mums and mist green orchids. Attendants included Mrs. Willis Van Haaften in mist green georgette, Miss Joyce Van Roekel in tangerine, and flower girls Ina Elaine and Jane Ann Van Haaf ten. Groomsmen wore dark suits with ushers Jim Duffus and others assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Willis van Haaften
Joyce van Roekel
Ina Elaine
Jane Ann van Haaften
Ray Vande Haar
Kenneth de Haan
Grom
Jim Duffus
Local wedding highlights and church reception details
The ceremony joined the bride and Carroll Van Wyke with family and friends in attendance. The reception followed in the church basement with hostesses and musicians, a four tiered cake, and careful serving by the wedding party. The couple, both Pella High School graduates, plan a short trip to the Ozarks before settling at 414 1/2 East Washington Street in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll van Wyke
Wilbur Veenstra
Evelyn Dykstra
Howard de Prenger
Beulah Klein
Ellen Rempe
Lavelle Brockway
Joyce M. van Roekel
Donna Goemant
Alice Ter Louw
Norma de Bruin
Robert van de Kamp
Keith Blom
Elva Newendorp
Don Roorda
Ozarks
van Roekel
Pella High School
Pella
Dykstra Transfer Co
Washington Street
Reformed W Society meeting and officers elected
Mrs John E Terlouw hosted the E W W Society on October 3 with devotionals and a reading from Luther. Roll call centered on faith and the constitution, plus a report of finances and reminders of Free Will Offering month. Officers for the next year were elected with Terlouw as president and Van Gorp as vice president. The Truth Seekers Class gathered October 17 at the First Reformed church home for devotions, a program, social hour and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Terlouw
E. W. W. Society
Clarence van Gorp
Bert C. van Hemert
Reformed Church
Martin Luther
John E. Terlouy
Dulce
N. M
John E Terlouw
Peter J. Zwank
John W. Boot
Lester van Gorp
Clarence
Truth Seekers
First Reformed Sunday School
Valentine Mathes
Clyde Renaud
Ray Vander Linden
Gradys van Zante
Marion County Leads in Savings Bond Sales September
Marion County continued as a leader in United States savings bonds purchases in September with individuals investing 40720 dollars. Nine month county total reached 957710 dollars, 76 percent of the 1957 quota, above Iowa and national averages. County chairs E. L. Job and P. Kuyper note statewide nine month sales at 104013451 dollars.
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Marion County
United States Savings
Iowa
E. L. Job
Knoxville
P. Kuyper
Pella
Volunteer
Jasper County
Mahaska County
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Fitchett Celebrate 65 Years Together
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Fitchett of Newell marked their 65th wedding anniversary joining a large family lineage of nine children, 34 grandchildren and 52 great grandchildren. The couple’s long marriage is cited as a testament to years of shared effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Fitchett
Newell
Modern pattern sizes updated for fit and choice
Marilyn J. Olson outlines twelve facts on today's sewing patterns. Key changes include standardization across major pattern companies, shifts in bust waist and hip measurements, and the move away from fixed bust based sizing. The guide notes regional differences, half sizes, and varying ease among brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn J. Olson
Marion County Home Economist
Time to Gather and Plant Multiflora Seed
Instructions from conservation officers and Paul Leaverton on gathering and preparing Multiflora Rose seed. Collect hips, dry, and process seed then plant in fall in rows and mulch. Seed lays over winter, germinates early spring, then transplant to permanent fence sites with proper spacing and weed control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Leaverton
State Concecsion Commission
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leighton Church
al de Wild
Ebenezer Reformed Church of
East
John M. van Dyk Wilson H. Duven
Funeral Directors
Funeral Home
DE Cook—Van Roekel
Vos
Allis Chalmers
van Gorp
Simon Terlouw
Marvin Swank
Virgil Boot
Dick Ver Ploog
Cim
Clarence Boot
Armour Boot
John R. van Gorp
Leonard van Genderen
Vinon van Gorp
Vernon van Gorp
Lester Iorp
Bert van Hemeri
A. J. Terlouw
M Vin Swank
Virgil’ Boot
Leonard Vande Lune
Gerald Terlouw
Bethany
Marion County State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Colfax Sale
Colfax
Colfax Sale Company
Clippinger
Shields
Brites
Earl and
Bill Shields
Flist National Bank
VER
Ploeg
Bernie
Menninga Ins. Agcy
Kenny
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