South Holland Community News Highlights 51st Anniversary and Local Events
South Holland celebrates 51st wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Amptmeyer Sr with family present. Reported visits include Reinert Van Der Wall and Benj De Young families at Buch Lake Michigan. Local board discusses vehicle tax ordinance and Calumet River bridge reopening amid illness of President Gouwens. Bowling league elected officers. grading and paving start in Vinke Anker Gouwens subdivision. Community notices cover reunions, bridal shower, travels, family visits, and social gatherings across area including Highland Indiana and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Amptmeyer
Reinert van der Wall
Benj. de Young
Buch Lake
Mich
Harry DeBruin
Gerrit DeBruin
C. de Graff and Sons
Cora
Margaret Gouwens
Black Hills
South Holland
Calumet River
South Holland Bowling League
Hiriam Jacobs
John F. DeVough
Cooper’s
Harvey
Vinke-Anker-Gouwens
Ted de Young
157Th
Lorraine
Black Lake
Esther van Buren
John S. Ter Louw
Pella
Henry Hylkema
Rochester
Minn
George Hoekstra
Misouri
Obituary of Henry Edward Swets
Henry Edward Swets son of Mr and Mrs Walter Swets Jr aged 2 years 9 months died at St Luke hospital from bronchial pneumonia Funeral services set for Friday Aug 15 at 2 pm from Bethal Reformed church Phoenix interment Oak Ridge cemetery De Young's funeral home in charge He survived by his parents twin brother Edward Henry another brother Walter I and sister Arlene Shirley and grandmother Mrs Effie Swets
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Henry Edward Swets
Walter Swets
Francesst
St. Luke’s ‘Hospital
Bethal Reformed Church
Phoenix
Oak Ridge
de Young
Change
Edward Henry
Walteri
Arlene Shirley
Ile
Effie Swets
DeVries Kiel Wedding at the Bride's Home
Miss Regina DeVries, daughter of Mr and Mrs D DeVries of Wentworth Avenue, wed John Kiel of South Holland in a 5 pm double ring ceremony at the bride's home on Saturday August 9. Rev John A Klaaren officiated with music by Mrs Peter DeYoung and soloist Ann Marie Van Milligan. The bride wore white starched chiffon with a fingertip veil and carried white roses. maid of honor Ruth Van Bolhuis, cousin of the bride, was present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina DeVries
D. DeVries
Wentworth Avenue
John Kiel
A. Kiel
South Holland
John A. Klaaren
Peter DeYoung
Ann Marie van Milligan
Ruth van Bolhuis
Local Couple Weds in Pink Marquisette Attire
The bride wore pink marquisette and carried pink roses as John Witvoet served as best man. A dinner followed at The Nantuckett for the immediate family, then an open house at the bride's home. The newlyweds will reside at 11636 Yale Avenue, with two prior bridal showers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Witvoet
Nantuckett
Yale Avenue
Donkey Game Draws Large Crowd At Roosevelt PTA Event
The Martin team won by one run in the third inning against Blue Star Girls in a donkey ball game. Participants included Johanna Van Noost Cornelia Van Noost Madelene Wilson Mary Lou Wilson Dorothy Triemstra Lorrainne Santefort Gertrude Boeresma Lenor Lagestee Grace Van Drumen Violet Van Der Heyden. Roosevelt PTA sponsors praised all players and announced monthly events through May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Blue Star Girls
Johanna
Cornelia van Noost
Madelene
Mary Lou Wilson
Dorothy Triemstra
Lorrainne Santefort
Gertrude Boeresma
Lenor Lagestee
Card of Thanks for Floral Gifts and Support
We express sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for floral offerings and kindnesses in our darkest hours. Special thanks to Father Hoffman for comforting words and to the Dalton police for their courteous service. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Fike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Hoffman
Dalton Police
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T Zumm
E. Pilz
Marvin la Wall
Norman Zumm
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Indiana Ave
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Irving
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Chicago
Powerhouse
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Carl Barrett
Dalton
Clifford Cogswell
148Th St
Halsted St
J. E. Hawes
Chicago Freights
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Chicago Heights
Greyline
Michigan Ave
Riverdale
Tanis
John Kickert
East 159Th Street
Holland
Timothy Hay
John E. Christensen
LeRoy
Ind
J. van Schouwen and Sons
Lansing
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Phone
Louis de Vries
Wheaties
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Theo. Koch
Richard DIX
Patricia Morison
Preston Foster
Merrie Melodies
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Nae
Leslie
Ray Enright
Warner Bros
Sore Orr
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Tues
Scotland Yard
Nancy Kelly
Edmund Gwenn
Dale
E. 137Th St
Naval
Academy
Freddie Bartholomew
Jimmy Lydon
Billy Cook
Cecilia Parker
Roger Pryor
Helen Parrish
Rudy Valee
Dr. Kildare
Lew Ayres
Lionel Barrymore
Loraine Day
Bonita Granville
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Irene Ware
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