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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1959
Page
2
First Reformed Church collaborates with World Home Bible League of Chicago to collect used Bibles and Testaments. Parishioners are asked to deposit donations in the vestry of their church.
Joyce Elaine Vander Aa and James Nelson Lagestee will wed at Bethany Christian Reformed Church this evening at 7 30. The public is invited to attend.
Ailing Mrs Tienie Smuts remains confined to her son Arthur Smit’s home with condition about the same. Gerard Huizenga is a patient at Hines hospital for treatment. Thomas Husman underwent hernia surgery at St Francis Hospital. Green Vander Schoot remains at Presbyterian hospital for skin grafting after burns five weeks old. Mrs George Mossell returned home from surgery. Matt Van Zuidam remains confined to Roseland Community hospital for care. Jake Koovenga is confined to Ingalls hospital.
Dr and Mrs Bernard Draper announce the birth of a son Dirk on November 17. Mrs Draper is the former Jaci Blaauw of South Holland. Maternal grandparents are Rev and Mrs Jacob Blaauw. The Drapers also have Mary Beth and Mark. Mr and Mrs George Olthoff announce a son Kenneth George born November 18 at Ingalls Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs Boyd Witvoet Jr announce a daughter born November 27. Mrs Witvoet is the former Nancy Van Hattam.
The Ways and Means committee of the Madison Parent Teacher Association held a Penny Flame Cooking Demonstration at 8 p.m. on December 1. The event showcased Christmas foods and awarded 45 door prizes.
Donald L. Lagestee was honorably discharged from the U S Air Force after four years of service. He served overseas and was stationed in Guam before final release.
The Cottage Grove Christian Reformed church will be dedicated at a service on Sunday December 6 at 2 30 p m Denominational night will be held on Wednesday December 9 On Friday December 11 Community Night will be held for the residents of this community.
Mrs John Evers and a Ft Lauderdale friend spent Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Edward Hofstra. Mrs Evers, former South Holland resident, is en route with her friend to Pine Rest Institution where the friend's husband is a patient.
Family Night for Boy Scout Troop 288 is set for December 4 at 7 30 p.m. at the First Reformed Church. The Court of Honor follows with refreshments. all parents are urged to attend.
A concert presented by the Christian Choral Club will be held on December 5 at 8 pm in the Fenger High School auditorium.
Present Messiah The Ituana Oratorial society will present the Messiah on December 10th. Additional details will follow.
The Calvin Christian school schedules a Christmas program for December 18 and asks readers to keep the date. The event details emphasize planning and community engagement for the holiday performance.
Jodi Van Milligan daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Van Milligan celebrated her first birthday at a Wednesday afternoon party at home. About 15 small guests attended with Jodi enjoying gifts and refreshments were served.
Relatives gathered Sunday evening at the Ted De Young residence to celebrate Mr. De Young’s birthday. He received several gifts and refreshments were served afterward.
At the Bethany Christian Reformed congregational meeting Henry P. De Young Ben Kramer and Joe Wiersma were chosen as elders while Arnold Meyer and Cornelius Triemstra were elected deacons. A separate item notes a slumber party hosted by Carol Lynn De Young for teenage girls and a 24th anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Smits with family dinner at Phil Schmidt Restaurant and hospitalbound son Clyde home for weekend.
Mr and Mrs Owen James De Young celebrate 25 years of marriage with an open house for relatives and friends on Saturday November 28 from 4 to 10 PM at 965 E 163rd Place Ellis Court.
Mrs Vreeman remains confined at Illinois Research Hospital awaiting surgery this week. The infant child of Mr and Mrs De Graff has returned home from the hospital. Gerald Huizenga continues treatment at Ingalls Hospital for a cerebral spasm. Mrs Mossell underwent surgery at Ingalls last Friday. Mrs Vander Bilt has been discharged after surgery. Mrs Dykstra hosted a Ladies Missionary and Aid Society gathering at her home on Thursday evening.
The Rev and Mrs Stephen Liddicoat of Grayslake Illinois announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret to Seymour Van Deursen son of Mr and Mrs Simon Van Deursen of South Holland. Miss Liddicoat is Alpha Delta Pi member at the University of Illinois studying elementary education. Seymour is a senior at the university and will graduate in February. He belongs to Triangle fraternity and plans to enter the U S Air Force in March. The wedding is set for March 5 1960.
Mr and Mrs Leo Burke announce the birth of a daughter named Kimberly on November 21. Mr and Mrs Burton Hausma also note a birth in their family.
Jean Vander Werf entertained several girls employed by Union Realty Mortgage Company in Chicago at her Roseland home on Thursday evening. Vander Werf, former Union Realty employee, is now secretary of the First Savings and Loan Company of South Holland.
Mrs Martha Zeilenga returned home from Ingalls hospital after surgery. Mrs Nell Shilling remains a patient at Ingalls hospital. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leonard Prince Mr and Mrs Harry Boender and Mrs Andrew Van De An at the David Vander Steegs on Saturday. Rev Chaat visited Rev and Mrs T F Zandstra on Tuesday evening. Dolores Koets a former Calvin Christian teacher now teaching in Grand Rapids and Don Knoll of Grand Rapids spent the weekend with the Andrew Van De Aos. Dolores and Don shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Jack Cook.
Joyce Van De Aa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Van De Aa, received multiple showers in late fall. November 3 guests at Mrs. John Lagastee’s home gifted her with items, November 11 relatives and 15 friends at Mrs. John Van Der An’s home enjoyed games and refreshments, and November 17 a mixed gathering at McKinley School offered gifts and snacks. She will wed James Lagastee December 3 at Bethany Christian Reformed Church.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Vander Wall marked their 53rd wedding anniversary with a Friday evening gathering at their home. Their seven children and families attended as they have lived in South Holland for 25 years and Mr Vander Wall recently retired as custodian of the First Christian Reformed Church. They are parents of seven children 21 grandchildren and five great grand children.
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