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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1957
Page
5
Local families hosted and visited over several days with relatives and friends from Hull Sheldon Orange City and surrounding towns. Notable stops included the Mouw Diekevers Diekev ers Slothoubers Bank Jansen and Miedema families plus trips to Fargo Ypsilanti and Grand Rapids for relatives and a vacation.
Sunday evening visitors to various homes included Adrian and Diana Dickevers and families as well as George Riemers and Dick Doorenbos. Other guests traveled from Sheldon Rock Valley Doon Ward Nashville and Sanborn, with many staying through weekends and in some cases weeks. Reverend James Ottipoby spoke at the First Reformed church and more visitors joined relatives in Melvin Primghar and Garner areas.
The article lists wedding musicians including Miss Judie Dethmers and the Dekkenga brothers, with Rev. Steunenberg officiating. The bride, a Sheldon High School graduate, has cooked for Matlock Co op. Groom, Royden High and Northwestern College alum, served in the U.S. Army, then earned a B S from the University of South Dakota. After June 17 they will live in Des Moines while he works as an accountant for the IRS.
Miss Darlene De Boer and John Richard Hollander wed Friday June 7 at St Pauls Lutheran Spencer Iowa. The couple announced a ten day western state honeymoon and plan to reside north of Boyden where Hollander farms with his father.
Eleanor Kroon and David Kamminga wed at the First Reformed Church of Boyden on June 6 in a double ring ceremony. Rev. Henry Steunenberg officiated before guests as music by Phyllis Steunenberg accompanied the couple’s vows and the bride’s ivory satin gown featured lace and a pearl headpiece.
The wedding reception featured white linen, pink and white theme, and a three tiered cake. Guests were served by Misses Holtrop Koerselman and others while attendants wore pink outfits. Rev A Van Dyk officiated as pastor Boogerd was absent.
The bride wore a white dress with white accessories and pink rose corsages. The groom’s mother wore a dark dress with white accessories. A three tier cake with wedding bells topped the bridal table and blue and white decor. A two course luncheon followed in the church parlor with Mrs. Jack Slykhuis and Miss Georgiana Brinks serving coffee.
Miss Mary Leaona Herendeen daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard M Herendeen of Freeport Illinois became the bride of Milton George Scholten of Freeport Illinois son of Mr and Mrs Gerhard Scholten of Boyden at St Marys Catholic church Freeport Illinois on Saturday June 9 at 10 00 a m Rev Ryan officiated the double ring ceremony.
The late June wedding of Miss Susan Baker’s sister Mrs. Gerhard Scholten united the Scholten and Scholten families in Freeport Illinois. The bride wore white net and taffeta with nylon lace, a nylon illusion fingertip veil, and pink rose bouquet. Attendants included maid of honor Susan Baker and bridesmaid Gloria Herendeen with pink and white gowns. Best man Norvan Roggen and ushers Arthur Herendeen Larry Doyle and William Kuiken. A Garden Room reception honored 150 guests. The couple plans to reside at 806 Stewart Freeport after a trip to the Smoky Hills. Out of town guests came from Aurora Boyden Sheldon Sanborn and New York.
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