VanZandbergen, John & Selma Carlson (Marriage 1926)

VANZANDBERGEN, CARLSON

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 11/5/2010 at 15:02:08

The Alton Democrat
February 26, 1926

ALTON YOUNG COUPLE MARRIED

Miss Selma Carlson and Mr. John Van Zandbergen of Alton were married
Thursday morning, Feb. 25th, at 8:30 at the parsonage of the American
Reformed church in Orange City. Rev. De Young performing the ceremony. Mr.
and Mrs. Martin Dykstra attended the couple. The bride wore an attractive
frock of beige Canton crepe. Her hat was of green straw and silk and she
carried a shower bouquet of roses and sweet peas. After the ceremony, the
happy couple left by car for Winthrop, Minn., to spend a few days at the
home of Mrs. Van Zandbergen’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carlson.

The bride has been employed for six years as stenographer in the general
office of F. M. Sinsfe & Co. and expects to continue her work there. She is
a bright and capable young lady and has acquired a large circle of friends
in Alton. The bridegroom is a likable Alton young man, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Herman Van Zandbergen, prominent retired farmers. He is employed at the
Alton garage. The Democrat joins friends in heartiest congratulations and
best wishes.