Housewarming party and church group notices from a 1900s column
Mrs. Morris Van Der Aa and her sons hosted a housewarming Saturday at 170th and School Streets. Family members and a great grand child attended on Tuesday evening. gifts and refreshments were shared. Other items note a South sectional Men’s Society meeting February 10 at Oak Glen Christian Reformed Church with Dr. Richard Prince. Janet Ruth Van Gennep’s birthday with gifts. and Girls League gathering at First Reformed Church chapel with Rev. Harold Leetsma speaking.
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Morris van der Aa
van der Aa
Men’s Society
Oak Glen Christian Reformed Church
Richard Prince
Janet Ruth van Gennep
John van Gennep
Girls’ League
Girls’ League of the First Reformed Church
Harold Leetsma
Munster Reformed Church
Girl Scout Troops Meet at Village Hall
Girl Scout Troops 173 and 179 gathered at the Village Hall on January 27 at 7 p.m. Jean Stegenga led the Promise and Pledge to the Flag. Frances Stegenga wrote a letter to the American Red Cross. Refreshments were served and the meeting adjourned at 8 30.
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Jean Stegenga
Frances Stegenga
American Red Cross
Jean
Births Reported for Dalenberg and Swanberg Families
Mr and Mrs Willard Dalenberg announce the birth of a daughter on February 1 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Mrs Dalenberg is the former Violet Hoekstra. Mr and Mrs David Swanberg announce the birth of a son on January 21.
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Willard Dalenberg
Ingalls Memoral Hospital
Dalenberg
Violet Hoekstra
David Swanberg
Marriage of Nancy Van Hattem and Boyd Witvoet Jr
Nancy Van Hattem and Boyd Witvoet Jr. will be publicly solemnized at Bethany Christian Reformed Church at 8 p.m. The notice notes the couple will unite in marriage in a religious ceremony.
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Nancy van Hattem
Boyd Witvoet Jr
Bethany Christian Reformed Church
St Louis Soldier Wiersma Returns After Service
St Louis man Wiersma completed his tour of duty with the Armed Forces and has returned home with his family.
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St. Louis
Wiersma
Armed Forces
Special Speaker Rev Assam Madany at Hammond church
The Rev. Assam Madany associate minister of Back to 3rd Hour for foreign broadcasting will lecture at Hammond Christian Reformed Church on his work. A fashion show by Calvin Christian school's Ladies Auxiliary, Feb 12 at 8 p.m. at Roosevelt School presented by Park Avenue Style Shop with a $1 donation. The Spinning Wheels 4-H Club met at Cheryl Rinkema’s home with officers Jeri Lynn Whipple president Karen Veldhuis vice president Cheryl Rinkema secretary Bonnie Bass recreational chair Jill Vinke reporter.
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Assam Madany
Hammond Christian Reformed Church
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Calvin Christian School
Roosevelt School
Park Avenue
Spinning Wheel
Spinning Wheels
Cheryl Rinkema
Jeri Lynn Whipple
Karen Veldhuis
Bonnie Bass
Jill Vinke
Scissors and Spoon 4-H Club Elects Officers
The Scissors and Spoon 4-H Club met at Mrs. Pranger's home for its first meeting on Tuesday January 27. Officers elected were Cindy Huissen president Barbara Geise vice president Jean Palagi secretary Sandra Zylstra treasurer Judy Brouwers reporter and Martha Bedell recreational director. The group discussed their projects then played games and enjoyed refreshments.
Father's Night Observed at Calvin Christian School
The Calvin Christian School will observe Father’s Night on Tuesday February 10. Families and guests are invited to attend the event featuring music, student showcases, and classroom activities highlighting parental involvement.
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Calvin Christian School
Homecoming at Illiana Includes Queen and Court
The Illiana First Whana Homecoming featured decorated auditoriums and displays by school groups. Janet Nederhood was queen with runners up Pat De Young, Jackie Haak, Judy Kuiner, and Sharon Pais. The Junior Varsity edged Wheaton College Academy 40 to 39 while the Varsity fell to Wheaton. A reception followed for Kana Alumni, the senior class, and the queen’s court.
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Iliana
Whana
Janet Nederhood
Pat de Young
Jackie Haak
Judy Kuiner
Sharon Pais
Wheaton College Academy
Ilana
Wheaton N
Kana
South Holland Trust & Savings Bank Increases Directors to Eight
Public notice states the South Holland Trust & Savings Bank adopts amendments to By-Laws and Charter raising directors from seven to eight, effective January 27 1959, with officers authorized to complete actions. Also reports patients Mrs. Gerben Veldhuis at Ingalls Hospital, Rev Anthony Tinklenberg at Mayo Clinic Rochester, and Mrs. Harry Brouwers awaiting surgery.
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South Holland Trust & Savings Bank
South Holland
Illinois
Harry Brouwers
Presbyterian
Roller Skating Party Sponsored by Liliana Young League
The Liliana Young Calvinist League 15 hosts an ice skating party at Michael Kirby's Indoor Rink on Wednesday February 11. Ice skates available for rent. Buses will transport attendees leaving Illinois at 7:30 p.m. Tickets from Shirley Dekker, Dison 1-6417.
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Liliana Young Calvinist League 15
Michael Kirby
Ilana i
Shirley Dekker
Dison
World Day of Prayer gathers at First Christian Reformed Church
The Women's World Day of Prayer meets Friday February 13 from 1:30 to 3 pm at the First Christian Reformed Church. Mrs. Herbert Mitchell will speak as nine local churches sponsor the service.
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First Christian Reformed Church
Herbert Mitchell
Birth Announcements From Ingalls Memorial Hospital
A series of birth notices list new arrivals at Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Entries include 21 A boy Craig Allan Swanberg of South Holland. 22 A boy Joseph John Studzinski of Dolton. 23 A girl LaVerne Ellen Gumm of South Holland. Jan 25 Jacqueline Joyce Zoeseman of Dolton. Jan 22 a boy son of Roger Allen of Dalton. Jan 23 a boy Daniel Zajeski of South Holland. Jan 25 a girl Robert Bush of Dolton. Jan 25 a girl John Swanson of South Holland, with各 addresses.
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Craig Allan
David Swanberg
East 163Rd St
South Holland
Joseph John
Eustace Studzinski
Cott. Grove, Dolton
LaVerne Ellen
Harold Gumm
So. Woodlawn
Jacqueline Joyce
Jack Zoeseman
East 168Th St. South Holland
Roger Allen
Chicago Road
Dalton
Daniel Zajeski
Drexel Ave
Robert Bush
140Th Street
Dolton
John Swanson
Dobson
St Jude Holy Name Society to Install Officers
The recently elected officers of the St. Jude Holy Name Society will be installed on the regular meeting night next Monday February 9th. Officers to be installed include Al Studzinsk president replacing Jim Schumacher Milt Wordelman secretary replacing Jim Reilly George Byerwalter financial secretary Walbur Naughton corresponding secretary and Russ McCauley first vice president. A special program for installation is planned and all members are invited to attend.
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St. Jude Holy Name Society
al Studzinsk
Jim Schumacher
Milt Wordelman
Jim Reilly
George Byerwalter
Walbur Naughton
Russ McCauley
Hoedowners Dance at Dolton Park Fieldhouse Friday
The Hoedowners invite dancers to Dolton Park Fieldhouse on Friday February 13 at 8 30 p m for an intermediate level square dance with Doc Heimbach as caller The group meets on the second and fourth Fridays with Lew Philips alternating as caller Host couple for February is Mr and Mrs George Sandstrom of 159 West 146th Street
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Dolton Park Fieldhouse
Doc” Heimbach
Dolton Park
147Th Street
Chicago Road
Sibley Blvd
Lew Philips
George Sandstrom
146Th Street
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Ans Coe Peery
Wis
Il Y
Call Dewey
Cis Sele
Edward Bossenbrock
Illiana
Gerben Veldhuis
Ingalls Hospital
John J Gouwens
Anthony Tinklenbergs
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minnesota
N Paarlberg
Carl T. Waterman
Dalle Paint & Hardware
Doltton
U.S.A
Sears, Roebuck
Europe
Mme. Recamier
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
St. Joseph Hospital
Church OF Christ
Page Avenue
Harvey, Tr
Joseph Brookes, Evangelist
Stafford, Markham
Capons
Al's Poultry
Pullman
S. Halsted ST
Riverdale
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