Golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Ed Hoekstra
Mr and Mrs Hoekstra of Doon and Rock Valley celebrate 60 years of marriage after tying the knot February 25, 1915 in Goon. They retired to Rock Valley 26 years ago where Mr Hoekstra worked in direct selling to farmers. They have four children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. de Boer
Rock Valley
Hoekstra
Ida
Marion
Mike) van Driel
Cora
Dick de Ruyter
John E. Hoekstra
Rock Rapids
Ed EB
Verdoorns Observe 58th Wedding Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Dick Verdoorn of Rock Valley celebrate their 58th wedding anniversary with an Open House at their home 1420 16th St on Wednesday March 3 from 2 00 to 5 00 pm. No invitations have been extended yet friends and neighbors are invited to attend. They request no gifts and will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Wis sink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Mockstra
Doon
Rock Valley
Quen
VFW Hall
Thes
Dick Verdoorn
16Th St
Birth announcements for two Rock Valley couples
Mr and Mrs Allan Vande Kamp of Rock Valley announce the birth of a son Greg Alan born on the 14th. Mr and Mrs Marvin Vande Kamp of Rock Valley announce the birth of a son Philip Ryan born on the 18th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Vande Kamp
Rock Valley
Greg Alan
Marvin Vande Kamp
Philip Ryan
Martha Circle of First Reformed Church Meets
The Martha Circle met in the church parlors on Thursday February 18 at 2 pm with Mrs John Vander Sanden in charge of devotions and Mrs Steve Vander Well presiding at the business meeting. They voted to hold a Bake Sale and a Fall Tea for their project this year. The program Child Bride of Ind was presented by a group of women, chaired by Mrs Gilbert De Zeeuw, with Mrs Real Yonk giving the Spiritual Life thought. Mrs Steve Vander Well delivered the closing prayer. Hostesses were Mrs Will Rezeboom and Mrs Waltey Vander Well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
First Reformed Church
John Vander Sanden
Steve Vander Well
Ind
Gilbert de Zeeuw
Real Yonk
Will Rezeboom
Waltey Vander Well
St Marys Guild Holds February Meeting
The St Marys Guild monthly gathering met at St Marys hall on Wednesday February 17 at 2 o'clock. Mrs Frances McNamara chaired the session and led the group as they presented finished layettes for the mission. Rev Father Reinhart hosted the DCCW committee chairman in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Mary’s Guild
St Mary's Hall
Frances McNamara
DCCW
Father Reinhart
Ruby Circle Meets At Methodist Church Home
The Ruby Circle of the Methodist church met at Mrs Harry Kersberg's home with co host Mrs Paul Pember. Mrs E R Haas led the worship and program "The Worth of Dreams" followed by a business meeting led by Mrs Mervin Nelson. The local church history under construction was discussed and Peter Kaoiker was installed as elder of the First Reformed church consistory Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby
Methodist Church
Harry Kersberg
Paul Pember
E. R. Haas
Mervin Nelson
Peter Kaoiker
First Reformed Church
Church clubs meet and cycle of services listed
The Dorcas society met at 2 o'clock in the First Reformed church. The Martha Circle will meet at 2 o'clock at the church. Women of Our Savior's Lutheran church held their regular meeting with devotions led by Mrs Harry Buma and a Bible study by Mrs Alfred Kauping. A local photo caption notes a winter scene at the Long residence with Miss Albertha Cummings of Chicago identified as owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society of the First Reformed Church
Church of Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Harry’ Buma
Alfred Kauping
Bee
H. J. Long
Albertha Cummings
Chicago
Moeller and Klein Families Return From Mesa Vacation
Mr and Mrs Hans Moel Jer and Mr and Mrs Albert Klein arrived home Wednesday after several weeks in Mesa Arizona. Miss Irene Winterfeld of Mason City visited Emil Winterfeld and Sunday guests at Raymond Miller’s included Ted Quarnstrom and family and Amanda Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Moel Jer
Albert Klein
Mesa
Ariz
Irene. Winterfeld
Mason City
Emil Winterfeld
Raymond Miller
Ted Quarnstrom
Amanda Miller
The Law of Love Hosts Named by Mrs Negaard and Mrs Gayer
Mrs Stanley Negaard and Mrs Bernard Gayer served as hostesses for an event titled The Law of Love. The gathering featured attendees and discussions centered on the theme with a focus on hospitality and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
Stanley Negaard
Bernard Gayer
Sioux Certs Hospital Admissions and Births
Sioux Center and Doon residents reported multiple hospital admissions and discharges. Notable events include Bernard and Bernice Franks announcing daughter Kimberly Ann born the 4th and discharged the 17th, and Ray Van Maanen and Inwood parents of Julie Rae born the 11th. Fred Van Den Over and others were admitted on various dates with several dismissals through the 20th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Franken
Sioux Center
Kimberly Ann
Richard van Hill
Cornie Seneling
Reton
Andrew Kippley
Doon
John Hefmeyer
Orange City
Fred van den ‘Ever
Pamela Hoeksia
John D
Mary Schemmel
Atvord
Ith
Ray van Maanen
Inwood
Julie Rae
Albert Schemmel
Darrel Keoima, Tan
Thomas
Hock Valley
Theodore Rogers
Theyll Be Married Theyll Be Married Pairings for Three Local Marriages
Robert William Eisma age 20 from Ireton and Mary Jane Haarsma age 19 from Maurice announce plan to wed. Wendell William Zoeller 24 of Hawarden and Judith Leone Utesch also of Hawarden are set for marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert William Eisma
Wendell William Zoeller
Hawarden
Judith Leone Utesch
Local residents suffer injuries from slips on Main street
Mrs Hessel Roorda Jr recovering after cornea surgery in Iowa City and sudden loss of sight on Main street. Mrs Burgers breaks arm from icy spill on Main street. After Wynia torn ligaments after a Monday night fall on Main street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hessel Roorda, Jr
Iowa City
Roorda
Main Street
Alice Burgers
Wynia
Peace Lutheran guest pastor and local youths noted
Dr T A Krueger of Chicago Illinois was guest pastor at Peace Lutheran Church Sunday morning. Miss Karen Moeller of Prior Lake Minnesota spent the weekend at the Hans Moeller home. The Junior Lutherans of Peace Lutheran Church met Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Krueger
Chicago, Til
Peace Lutheran Church
Karen Moeller
Prior Lake
Minn
Hans Moeller
Lutherans of Peace Lutheran Church
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Mary Brower
Verdoorn
William Wissink
John Wissink
Nak
MARY
ST Marys Holds
Ruby Circle
Kersbergen
Martha Circle of the
Plato News
Lyle Clary
Robert Moeller
Toger
Naren Moeller
Walt Post
Henry Vande Kamp
Hollandale
John T. Dykstra
Jane
Billy the Butchers
Morrell Pride
Armour Star
Ibs
Tibe
Parkay
Onle
Pork & Beans
van Camp
Dorothy Lynch
Kosters
Dan River
Buster
Pillsbury
Jeffrey Hobson
Roger, Doon
Fred van den Oever
Vane
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