Locals Headed for Canada Vacation and Alumni Ties
Locals Mr and Mrs Bill Grootveld and Mr and Mrs John Hoogenakker left Friday for a vacation to Canada. They plan to return mid September. J Foldins of Puyallup WA and granddaughter Martha Sack of Olympia visited in the homes of Mrs Harold Sack and Marion Vatniniwagen for a few days last week. Iddins will be remembered as manager of the J C Penney Store when it opened in 1928. Martha Sack, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Sack, is a senior at the University of Washington majoring in medical technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Grootveld
John Hoogenakker
Canada
J. Foldins
Puyallup
Washington
Martha Sack
Olympia
Harold Sack
Marion VatNiniwagen
Iddins
J. C. Penney
Admitted and Dismissed Shut-ins in Pella Area
The list notes several patients admitted to or dismissed from local facilities in late August. Arthur Ver Heul of Pella, Isaac Renaud of Sully, and Milton Lubbers of Pella were admitted on August 23 or 28. Bryan De Joode of Pella and Mrs. William A. Wilson of Oskaloosa admitted August 28, with Mrs. Delmar Miedema of Pella and Elmer Roorda of Pella dismissed August 28 and 29. C. S. Van Hemert transferred from a nursing home on August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Ver Heul
Pella
C. S. van Hemert
Bryan
John de Joode
Isaac Renaud
Sully
William A. Wilson
Oskaloosa
Milton Lubbers
Delmar Miedema
Elmer Roorda
Van Brogen attends granddaughter’s wedding in Des Moines
Mrs Blanch Van Brogen attended the wedding of her granddaughter Karen Van der Meide, held last Saturday evening at the Methodist church in West Des Moines. Karen married Larry Gilles. Oska loosa’s Tunis Kelderman and Ankeny residents Delores and Alfred Kelderman visited with their grandmother Mrs Marie Swank last Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Pete Van Koo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanch van Brogen
Karen van der Meide
West Des Moines
Larry Gilles
Tunis Kelderman
Oskaloosa
Delores
Alfred Kelderman
Ankeny
Marie’ Swank
Pete van Koo
Rose Hill
Marie Swank
Ralph Swank
Sigourney
Des Moines
Evertt Dé Vries
Maggie Ustermarkt
Alicia Elscott
Elscott
Killduff
William Breed
Netherlands
C. Watertor
Breed
Watertor
Leighton Area Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Leighton residents hosted and visited relatives and friends across Iowa and nearby states. Notable items include Rev Klaaren guest ministering, Van Zuuk and Mosher family connections, Kansas City trips, a Reno Nevada wedding, and a Van Maanen reunion at the Leighton Community center with 36 attendees. Families from Pella, Sigourney, Newton, Oskaloosa, and Fargo shared travels and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nef Rempe
Mae Aalby
Empe
Josie Atwood
Newton
Larry. Thomassen
Reno
Nev
Larry
Navy
Eucinel
Apt. C
Alameda
Calif
Thomassen
Janet Upton
Lloyd Upton
New Sharon
Gilbert Dé Jo
Steve
Mike
Julie
Grand Forks
N. Dak
Mi ‘Arid
Andrew Molenaar
Winnipeg
Canada
Peter, Muyskens
Dean
David
Grandville
Mich
Leighton
Bertha de Reus
de Reus
Joyce Oe
Mea
Fvin Berales
Waterlé
Patent
Sécole Susie
Lake Okoboji
Stouwie
Kenneth
Rey Belt
Tuber
Oskaloosa
Abe Rempe
Edward Huiregtse
Gerrit van Roekel
Pell
L. van Roekel
Wm. de’ Pren
Ger
Black Hills
Minden
Nebr
Piocer Village
Kenneth Larson
Linda
Janet
Fargo
Wm. van Maanen
Alan Rempe
Larson
University of North Dakota
van Maanen
Lizzie van Maanén
Reubén van Maanen
James Dingeman
Howard Dé Prenger
Pella
Fred van Maanen
Kenneth van Manen
Alan Kempe
Brandt van Maanen
Loosa
George Walcott
Prairie View
Kansas
Minnie van’ Heukelom
Leighton and Oskaloosa
Wedding in Omaha Unites Hokanson and Vander Pol Couple
First Covenant Church in Omaha Nebraska hosted the wedding of Helen Hokanson and Wayne Vander Pol. The bride, daughter of Mrs Thorsten Hokanson, wore a peau d espe wedding dress with lace crown and crescent bouquet. Attendants included relatives, the best man Max Vander Pol of Columbus and several groomsmen. The ceremony was led by Rev. William Freeman and followed by a reception in the church parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Covenant
Church of Omaha
Nebr
Helen. Hokanson
Wayne Vander Pol
William Freeman
Thorsten Hokanson
Lester Vander Pol
Marria
Dwight Juist
Seattle
Winn
Valencia
Ma Lémha
Ickson
Clarence Leydeng
Pella
Tom ‘Rasmussen
Crystal Lake
Bill Nis
Tiarvin Ves Meér
Petrvin Ver Meer
Dick’ Broet
Miithéipolté
Minn
Jerry Kracht
Iowa City
Jin’Gammell
Des Moines
Residents Move and House Switches in Sully Area
A flood of relocations leaves Sully households moving into newly vacated properties. Ed Van Rées area residents relocate to Newton, while the Beulah Price property and Beulah Price house see new occupants. Multiple families from Fulton Illinois Scottsdale and Prairie City join the changing neighborhood, including the Buitenwerf and Dieleman households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resont
Tunis Bda
SULLY
Fred Be Jont
Beulah Price
E. Buiténwert Jeans Toget
Evert Coffee
Hansa
Susi Bly Baten
Abdentadt
Herman de Penning
Wilbur de ‘Penning
Paul ‘de Penting
Fred W.horsfall
Redbank
Gerrit Vah Gorp
Scottsdale
Afiz
Roy Buitenwerf
Prairie
Marion ‘Dieleman
Darrell Dieleman
Kimberly
Dennis, Netten
New, St Franigs Bitenners
Wedding Tribute Highlights Out-of-Town Guests
A wedding with 300 guests including attendees from Iowa Illinois Pennsylvania Washington and Minnesota. couple plans Lake Okoboji trip and residence at 605 E Prest Mount Prospect Illinois. Bride continues at Glenview Til. groom pursues a pharmaceutical sales career with Purdue Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Washington
Minnesota
Lake Okoboji
E. Prest
Mount Prospect
Ill
Glenview
Til
Purdue-Frederick
Family Ri at Sully Tinl reunion of Wyk families
A group of 117 gathered August 22, 1967 at Sully Park for a family reunion of the Wyk line. Attendees included Mrs. John Van Wyk of Oskaloosa and several Van Wyk couples from Pella and Otley, with many relatives listed as staying at the De Petining home while visiting. Local families in Buena Park and Fultehetleitte extended visits and shared a Sunday dinner and time with Ralph De Vries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sybenga
Pella Area
Wu 'Va Wyk
Sully Park
John van Wyk
Oskaloosa
Guy van Wyk
John Will van Wk
JS. van Wyk
Will ‘van Wyk
Tae
Neal Vait. Wyk
Pella
Pell
Bantatra
Roti i Neal
Otley
É van Son
Roy
L. W. Dé Petining
Hy Canter
Ted
Rover Aa
Len State
Buena, Park
Calif
Van Wyk Family Reunion Notes Large Totals
The Pella Chronicle lists Ben Van Wyk and Joe Van Wyk families with Mrs Gerrit Van Wyk of Monroe among attendees. Since 1962, about 20 reunions have occurred and the Van Wyk family totals 778 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben van Wyk
Joe van Wyk
Gerrit van Wyk
Monroe
Sully
Vernie
van Wyk
Unclear OCR titled note on employment with Swift and Company
Fragmentary OCR record mentions employment and a retitled section linked to Swift and Company at the archipelago area. It references loyal service and Sears but lacks coherent names, dates, or concrete actions. The readable bits suggest a staffing or payroll note rather than a full event report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taueith
Hsd
Swift and Company
Arquelté
Sears
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Kempema
Liopd Kempema
Pella Community Hospital
Yael al
Leighton Area
Tate
Gary Vande Haar Leighton
Marion Klaaren
Joy
Sioux Center
John Bouma
Willford Mlasier
Klaaren
J. A. van Zuuk
Clara Mosher
Milo
Helen Hekapcon
Wave Vande
Ate
van Hénkelém
Roy van Heukelem
Lacey
Son
Charles LaRue
North Carolina
Scot Allen
E. Thomas
Nellin van Zee
Corsica
S. Dak
Little
Laurie
Ves
Ben Voit
Mir Ahd
Barney Laar
Sybenga Studio
Okkaloosa
Felco
Farmer’s
Co-op Exch
Whip
Minds Mutual
Lift Cies
Ioeny Ies
Aed
Wiittér
Lessure
Kiwanis
Re Family Ri
THE
Bakker
Rus
Duranel
Aléoa
Cookwire
Lew Seethti
Ideal Pharmacy
Deal Pharmacy Phi
Petia
Caldwell
Reg
Pheet
Bane
Green
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