Lee and Susie Van Tol celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with an open house Sat., June 19 at Vander Haag’s Museum. The Van Tols were married on June 21, 1957 at the Sanborn Christian Reformed Church. Flowers at their wedding consisted of various colored Peonies and that flower theme was also carried out in their decorations for their anniversary. Their family from Chicago, IL arrived late last Thursday and were able to help prepare for the open house from 2:30-5:00 Saturday. On Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. 23 members of the family enjoyed a tour of the City of Sanborn riding with Mr. Merne Haack’s tractor and trailer. They appreciated Merne doing this for them. Many family and friends came for the open house. Out-of-town guests were Franklin and Jessie Van Den Berg of Overland Park, KS. The Van Tol daughter and families from South Holland, IL, Downers Grove and Naperville, IL were over-the-weekend guests. The family enjoyed a catered supper at the Museum. Later they all enjoyed fireworks at Douma Park, thanks to son-in-law Mike Visser. On Sunday morning many of the family members took part in the church service at Sanborn Christian Reformed Church. The Van Tols stated that they are very thankful to our Heavenly Father for his faithfulness and love shown to them in all these 65 years.
Jerry and Mary Blankers of Lake Wilson, MN visited his Aunt Harriet Van Veldhuizen last week Tuesday afternoon. Nancy Van Dyke also joined them for a brief time.
Becky Suckow, Carol Elgersma, and Allison Mercer of Spirit Lake visited their dad, Don Hakeman for Father’s Day.
Becca Hakeman, and daughters Lily and Coey of Sioux Falls, SD visited Sylvia Andringa and attended church with her Sunday.
The “Friendly Twelve” Birthday Club held their June “picnic’ at the Sanborn Country Club at noon last week Wednesday. Mary Ann Grooters, Harriet Van Veldhuizen, Wanda and Steve Schuver and Nancy and Galen Beyer enjoyed the time together.
On Sat., June 18, Jose and Carol Salazar drove to Harrisburg, SD to attend the wedding of their grandson Eric Salazar to Keely Swanson. The beautiful wedding took place at The Veranda. Special guests were Eric’s godfather, Juan Salazar and cousin Randy Salazar and his aunt, Sister Vangie, all from Denver, CO. They enjoyed a beautiful reception with 240 guests attending. Everyone enjoyed the great food and dance.
Linda Rozeboom drove to Sioux Falls last week Tuesday and had breakfast with Mike Rozeboom, Bryce and Danielle at Suckies Garage.
Saturday the Tresslers and Dottie and Nellie Grube were entertained with fireworks provided by Mike and Judy Visser at Douma Park.
RaeLyn, Roger and Ethan Paulson came out to Douma Park to wish Wade Tressler a Happy Father’s Day on Sunday.
Sunday supper guests of Rick Maranell on Father’s Day were Cody Maranell of Ames, Kara Maranell of Sioux Falls, SD, Linda Rozeboom and Bob Maranell.
The Harry and Margaret (Wright) Menke reunion was held Saturday at the Granville Fire Station Community Center. All of the surviving Menke children were in attendance. Rex and Deb Raymond attended as did Steve and Anne (Menke) Jaycox of Waseca, MN. (Rex’s mother, the late Dorris Raymond, was a relative.)
Saturday afternoon Jeane Van Veldhuizen and Harriet Van Veldhuizen attended a Van Veldhuizen family reunion held at the Sheldon Pizza Ranch. Also attending from Sanborn were Donna and Kim Farrell. Other relatives attending were from St. Cloud, MN, Sioux Falls, SD, Sheldon, Sibley, Sioux Center and Orange City, IA.
Larry and Fran Peelen attended the Annual National Oliver Summer Show held at Forrest City. Friday they toured the POW museums in Algona. Many people did not realize there were German Prisoners in Northwest Iowa. There were approximately 40 camps in Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa and Missouri. Yes some of the prisoners applied for sponsorship and citizenship after the war in 1945. The museum of the nativity was an interesting spot. All figurines were made by the prisoners in the evening after they had put in a day’s work. The material used was dirt molded into the figures then dried on the heating stove. The Peelens also toured the agriculture museum. Saturday was spent at the show touring exhibits, making acquaintances from many different states. There were many steam engines on display as there is a school in Forrest City to learn how to drive the engines. The Peelens report that they had never seen so many steam engines from the beginning of the engines until gas engines were used. They attended the banquet that evening. Iowa Corn Belt is known for putting on a good show. There were many in attendance all three days. Many of the vendors sold out of their products.