Pella Couple Wed In First Christian Reformed Church
Elaine Jean Vander Ploeg daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Diller Vander Ploeg of Pella and Donald H. Postema son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Postema of Chicago Illinois were married Friday evening August 17 at the First Christian Reformed Church of Pella. Dr P Y De Jong performed the double ring ceremony. The bride wore antique silk with lace and pearl embellishments, a chapel train and carried a white orchid and lily of the valley on a white Bible. Guests included family from Pella Chicago Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Seminary student groom will attend Calvin Seminary in Grand Rapids. A reception followed in the church parlors and the couple planned to reside in Grand Rapids after September 1.
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Elaine Jean Vander Ploeg
Diller Vander Ploeg
Pella
Donald H. Postema
Henry J. Postema
Chicago
Ilinois
First
Christian Reformed
P. Y. de Jong
Sam Postema
Herbert Start
Grand Rapids
Mich
Cornelius Vande Ree
Beth Postema
Ruth Vander Ploeg
Wesley Kort
Roger Hoekstra
Mark Vander Ploeg
Max Hoeksema
Lloyd Vander Streek
Donald Griffioen
Stan Borgman
Retha Vander Haar
Eleanor Vander Beek
Donna Ellens
Black Hills
Calvin Seminary
Wed in Oskaloosa Church Miss Iris Van Kooten Bride
Iris Van Kooten daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Van Kooten of New Sharon tied the knot with Gilbert Vander Hart son of Mr and Mrs Marinus Vander Hart of Pella in a candlelight double ring ceremony at the First Christian Reformed Church Oskaloosa Rev John Olthoff officiated Mrs Marvin Van Zee sang Still As the Night and The Wedding Prayer before the ceremony and The Lord's Prayer after. The bride wore a net over taffeta gown with lace bolero and seed pearl veil as maid of honor Miss Joyce Van Kooten sister of the bride attended in aqua nylon dotted Swiss over taffeta. Best man was James Vander Hart with ushers Richard Van Kooten and Stanley Pethoven. Flower girl Frances Terpstra and ring bearer Dennis Beyer were in attendance. A reception for about 200 followed at Bethel Christian Reformed Church with many guests and helpers listed. The couple plan a wedding trip to Denver and will reside on the groom's farm at Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris van Kooten
Henry van Kooten
New Sharon
Gilbert Vander Hart
Marinus Vander Hart
Pella
John Olthoff
First Christian Reformed Church
Oskaloosa
Marvin van Zee
Gates
John Rolffs
Joyce van Kooten
James Vander Hart
Richard van Kooten
Stanley Pethoven
Frances Terpstra
Newton
Dennis
Mercy Hospital
Peoria
Korea
Denver
Understanding Iowa Children Understandin g Iowa Children
Lloyd Lovell writes about children starting kindergarten or first grade this fall after summer moves. Parents can ease the transition by addressing worries and helping children feel the new school will be a pleasurable place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Lovell
Preparing a Child for a New School The Summer Transition
The article outlines steps for easing a child into a new school with summer activities. It suggests practicing route familiarity, meeting classmates, and sharing information with parents to reduce anxiety. It emphasizes reassuring the child that changes are natural and the new school aims to provide a rewarding experience.
Bussey Methodist Church Celebrates 75th Anniversary
In Bussey the Methodist church marks its 75th anniversary noting it was built in 1881 at a cost of $1,400 and dedicated free of debt, reflecting a longstanding community gathering place since its founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bussey
Methodist Church
Lemon Instant Pie In A Crusty Graham Shell
Easy to make inexpensive lemon dessert from the 24 cup hot water mix. Stir 1 packet orange relation dessert, 8 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon erat jen into the mixture. Thickens when chilled in a graham cracker crust. Garnish with crust crumbs or whipped cream, lemon slice, or mint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bate Colege
Local Births and Naval Snow Flags Reported
Mr and Mrs Batena Pella announce a son born August 29 at Mahaska hospital Oskaloosa. Mr and Mrs Andrew De Nooy of Leighton report a son born September 8 at Mahaska hospital Oskaloosa. Alan, son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Fetersmsie, born August 28 at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Florida. Navy sleds used in the Antarctic were made in Canada. snow flags mounted on bamboo from Panatha.
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De_Braa Me
Mra
Larry. E. de Bruin
Pella
Mahaska Hospital
Oaks
Andrew de Nooy
Leighton
Oskaloosa
Alan Was
Melvin Fetersmsie
Naval Hospit
Jacksonvill Florida
Jugien
Alan
Navy
Antarctic
Canada
Panatha
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Vander Ploeg
Postema
Pauline Atkins
Patricia Rysdam
Nancy Greendyke
Ellen de Geus
Judy Groendyke
Shirley Groendyke
Ruth Riddle
Arlene Ver Ploeg
Earl Atkins
George Carson
John Groendyke
Gerald Rysdam
Andrew van Berkum
Loren Vanden Oever
Duane van Haaf
Harry Fitch
Elaine van der Ploeg
Richard Postema
Thie
Mr. Postema
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Darrell van Wyk
Monroe
Norman Waddle
Gene Waddle
Earl van Wyk
John van Whye
Marvin Vande Lune
Marion Schuring
John van den Berg
Darrell
Otley
Iowa
Bybenga
Christian Reformed Church of
Oska
Newport
Highway 92
John Deere
John Deere Mower
David Bradley
David Bradley Mower
H. H. Lisk, Audr
Mabel Gunsaulis
Oliver Anderson
Batena Pella
Neepleal
Peteroma
Pan
G. W. Beet—Limited
Robin Hood
A. Ja
Kraft Mi
Royal—aAll
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