South Holland Heart Week Volunteers Named Section Officers
During Heart Week from February 16 to 22, the South Holland campaign announced section officers including Mrs Walter Chicke, Mrs Harry Jones, Mrs Leroy Meyer, Mrs Earl Mills, Mrs Robert Olson, Mrs Edward Phillips, Mrs Ogden Rosstedt, Mrs Jake Spangler, Mrs Henry Van Der Giessen and Mrs Ted Ver Haan. The note asks readers to greet the volunteers kindly to ease their duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Chicke
Harry Jones
Leroy Meyer
Earl, Mills
Robert Olson
Edward Phillips
Ogden Rosstedt
Jake Spangler
Henry van der Giessen
Ted Ver Haan
Ten Clay Hosts Calvary Consistory Gathering
The Rev and Mrs Albert Ten' Clay entertained the Calvary Reformed Church consistory and their wives at a Thursday evening gathering in the church dining room. A very pleasant evening followed with refreshments served.
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Albert Ten’ Clay
Calvary Reformed Church
Roosevelt Madison PTA Meeting Promotes Community Spirit
The Roosevelt Madison PTA met at 745 pm on Wednesday February 18 in the Roosevelt School. The gathering opened with community singing the pledge and the Star Spangled Banner. Special music by the Sinclair Male Corps delighted attendees and a group of fathers performed an unusual dance. Past presidents were given special honor.
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Roosevelt-Madison
P.T.A
PTA
Roosevelt School
Sinclair
Birthday Celebrations For Local Youths Highlight Weekend
James Di Frank son of Mr and Mrs Murray Di Frank was guest of honor on Thursday with friends visiting his home, gifts exchanged, games played, and refreshments served. Jack Brouwers marked his 16th birthday with relatives gathering Wednesday evening and many gifts. Gerald Santefort son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Santefort enjoyed a Sunday party with relatives, gifts, and refreshments.
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James di Frank
Murray di Frank
Jack Brouwers
Jack
Gerald Santefort
Lawrence Santefort
Run
Bobbins 4-H Club Demonstrations At Meeting
The Bobbins 4-H Club met recently with two demonstrations. Gail Parshalen prepared muffins while Linda Dan Besten demonstrated a hot ham and cheese roll. Mrs Gossett distributed sewing books and Jane Var Daunen served refreshments as attendees enjoyed the gathering.
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Bobbins
Gail Parshalen
Linda Dan Besten
Mrs Gossett
Jane Var Daunen
Blue and Gold Banquet Planned for Pack 244
Cub Scout Pack 244 schedules its annual Blue and Gold Banquet at the First Reformed Church dining room on Thursday February 19. A fine program and delicious dinner are planned, and all parents are invited to attend with their cubs.
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Pack 244
First Reformed Church
Mrs Ted De Young Hosts Ladies Missionary Group
Mrs Ted De Young entertained her group of the Ladies Missionary and Aid society of the First Reformed Church on Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted de Young
Ladies’ Missionary and Aid Society
The
First Reformed Church
Annual Sweetheart Banquet Observed by Churches
The Cottage Grove Christian Reformed Church held its annual Sweetheart night banquet at Bethany Christian Reformed Church on Wednesday evening. After a delicious dinner the group enjoyed entertainment and fellowship.
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Cottage Grove
Christian Reformed Church
Bethany Christian Reformed Church
Junior Class Play Time Out For Ginger at Dhana Gym
The Dhana Chrishan high school Junior Class 18 presents the comedy Time Out For Ginger on February 26 and 27 at 8 pm in the Dhana gym. Tickets are $1 00 and available from Carol Maatman Ralph Monsma Eugene Dykema Ruth Smit and Rosemary Piersma. All seats are reserved and promise a good evening of entertainment.
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Dhana Chrishan High School
Ginger
Dhana
Carol Maatman
Ralph Monsma
Eugene Dykema
Ruth Smit
Rosemary Piersma
Spring Salad Luncheon At Bethany Church
The Calvin Christian School Ladies Auxiliary sponsors a Spring Salad Luncheon at Bethany Christian Reformed Church on March 4 at 12 30 pm. Tickets available by calling Edison 3 1702 or Edison 3 7053.
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Calvin Christian School Ladies Auxiliary
Bethany Christiane Reformed Church
Edison
Bethany Christian Reformed Church
Siebert Kramer
East 161St Place
Ladies Aid Meets Missionary and Aid Society
The Ladies' Aid and the Ladies' Missionary and Aid Society of the First Reformed Church met Wednesday afternoon in the church chapel. Mrs Tonetta Chapman presented slides, followed by a business meeting and a social hour with refreshments.
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Ladies’ Missionary and Aid! Society of the First Reformed Church
Tonetta Chapman
Dad Daughter Banquet Sponsored by Gurls League
The Gurls League of the First Reformed Church sponsors a Dad Daughter banquet in the church dining room next Monday evening. The event invites fathers and their daughters for a shared dinner and program.
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Gurls’ League of the First Reformed Church
Entertains Singspiration Group Mr and Mrs Erwin Wagnum Host
Mr and Mrs Erwin Wagnum entertained a Singspiration group Sunday evening. After an hour of hymn singing a delicious lunch was served and a pleasant evening was enjoyed by all attendees.
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Erwin Wagnum
First Reformed Church to Hold Sunday Services
Guest pastor Dr. Ivan Dykstra PHD of Hope College Holland Mich will conduct services on Sunday February 22 at the First Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Dykstra
Hope College
Holland, Mich
First Reformed Church
Fellowship Meeting With Calvary Crusaders Evening
The Christian Fellowship Society of the First Reformed Church of South Holland invites members to an evening of fellowship with the Calvary Crusaders at Calvary Reformed Church of South Holland on February 24 at 745 pm.
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Christian Fellowship Society of the
First Reformed Church of
South Holland
Calvary Crusaders
Calvary Reformed Church of
Spring Birthday Rally of the Young Calvinist League
The birthday rally of the Young Calvinist League will be held in March with more details to follow. In February and March young people across the United States and Canada will unite in the annual Young Calvinist campaign to support youth work through subscriptions and gifts. The project involves the youth of Christian Reformed Churches in this worthwhile effort.
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Young, Calvinist League
United States
Canada
Christian Reformed Churches
Birthday parties honor students and friends in Chicago
Jay Edward Krompmaker, a student at the Ahnots Institute of Technology in Chicago, had a birthday party Sunday evening with relatives and friends. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed a pleasant evening. Susan Gouwens, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold J Gouwens, celebrated her 13th birthday with a Friday gathering of classmates who brought gifts and played games.
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Jay Edward Krompmaker
Jay
Ahnots Institute of Technology
Chicago
Susan Gouwens
Harold J Gouwens
Susan
Valentine Party At Gowens Home With Neighbors
Mr and Mrs Judd Dalenberg Mr and Mrs Henry W De Young Mr and Mrs Milton Ridder Mr and Mrs Harold Olthoff Mr and Mrs Tom Mossell gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Gowens on Saturday evening for a neighborhood Valentine party. A pot luck dinner was served. Games were played and a pleasant evening was enjoyed by all.
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Judd Dalenberg
Henry W de Young
Milton Ridder
Harold Olthoff
Tom Mossell
Albert Gowens
Bridal shower honors Eileen Van Deursen at McKinley School
Eileen Van Deursen was guest of honor Friday evening at a bridal shower at the McKinley school. She received many gifts as women offered congratulations. Eileen will wed Frank Van Baren on April 3 at the Bethany Christian Reformed Church.
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Eileen van Deursen
McKinley School
Eileen
Frank van Baren
Bethany Christian Reformed Church
Engagement Announced Between Prudence Sue Ritchie and Willis Gouwens
Mr and Mrs David Ritchie of South Holland announce the engagement of their daughter Prudence Sue to Willis Gouwens, son of Mr and Mrs John J Gouwens of South Holland. Prudence, a Sheffield High School Pennsylvania and Bryant and Stratton Buffalo graduate, works as a receptionist for Doctors Walwoord and Gnade. Willis, Thorn Township High School and Northwestern University alumnus, is assistant vice president at South Holland Trust and Savings Bank. A fall wedding is planned.
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David Ritchie
South Holland
Prudence Sue
Wills
Gouwens
John J Gouwens
Prudence
Sheffield High School
Pennsylvania
Bryant and Stratton Business Institute
Buffalo
Carl A Walwoord
Gerald R Gnade Willis
Thornton Township High School
Northwestern University
South Hollind Trust and Savings Bank
Lenten Service With Rev Russell Vande Bunte in Kalamazoo
The third Lenten service will be held Wednesday evening with Rev Russell Vande Bunte pastor of Bethany Reformed Church Kalamazoo Michigan as speaker. The service is held weekly at the First Reformed Church in cooperation with Calvary Reformed and Bethel Reformed churches.
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Russell Vande Bunte
Bethany Reformed Church
Kalamazoo
Michigan
First Reformed Church
Calvary Reformed
Bethel Reformed Churches
Missionaries Discuss Book Review At Calvary Church
The Calvary Reformed Church society held Tuesday evening meeting. Miss Cornelia Gouwens reviewed Tool in His Hand, a biography of Dr Paul Harrison an Arabian missionary.
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Missionaries Society of the Calvary Reformed Church
Cornelia Gouwens
Revie
Paul Harrison
Local Residents Share Florida Vacation News And Illness
Mr and Mrs John Lewas Vanke returned home after a Florida week. Mr and Mrs Casey Gouwens vacationing in Clearwater. Mr and Mrs Geise Van Baren vacationing in Florida visiting Mrs Van Baren's parents. John William De Young, son of Henry W De Young, is confined at home with scarlet fever. David Vander Molen, son of Cornelius Vander Molen, also confined at home with scarlet fever. Dr and Mrs Gerard Gnade and Mr and Mrs Melvin Schepel vacationing in Florida. Henry Gross confined to Ingalls Memorial Hospital and seriously ill.
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John Lewas Vanke
Florida
Casey Gouwens
Clearwater
Geise van Baren
Hospital News Roundup of Local Residents
Mrs. Harry Brouwers remains confined at Presbyteran St Luke s hospital recovering after major surgery. Mrs Fannie Rickert recovering at St Luke s hospital after leg surgery. Mrs Walter Verought returned home from the hospital where she received treatment. William Roeda a patient at Ingalls Memorial hospital treated for a heart attack. Freddie Doorn treated at hospital for blood poisoning. Miss Janice De Young hospitalized again for skin surgery due to recurring infection. Nelvie Van Deursen confined to home for several weeks. John Shilling spent a few days at Ingalls Memorial hospital treated for a dislocated shoulder from a fall on the ice. Dolores Katz spent the weekend in Grand Rapids Michigan visiting Casey Knolls. Mr and Mrs William Van der Vihet and Mr and Mrs Cornelius Triemstra guests of Andrew Van Der Aas on Sunday evening.
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Harry Brouwers
St. Luke’s Hospital
Fannie Rickert
St. Luke's Hospital
Walter Verought
William Roeda
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Freddie Doorn
Janice de Young
Nelvie van Deursen
John Shilling
Dolores Katz
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Casey Knolls
William van der Vihet
Cornelius Triemstra
Andrew van der Aas
Independent Voters To Discuss Legislation At Harvey Park
The South Suburban chapter of the Independent Voters of Illinois invites the public to a Saturday discussion at Harvey Park fieldhouse 149th and Broadway. Anthony Scana no and Leland Rayson will discuss proposed state and national legislation at 8 pm on February 21.
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Anthony Scanano
Leland Rayson
Harvey Park
149Th and
Broadway
South Suburban
Independent Voters of Illinois
Queen of Apostles Scout Troop Trip and Elections
Queen of Apostles Troop No. 616 visited a South Sea Island Ad venture show with Troop No. 367. Mothers and fathers attended, including Mrs Adam Affek and Mr Adam Af fek, with uncle Anthony Frangella. Marc Cecile LeClerk was elected president. Nancy Noe and Nancy Winterbauer named vice president and treasurer. Lorraine Affek scribe. Mrs Robert Kelly teaches the Tish Jig and Flag ceremony moves.
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Queen of Apostles
South Sea Island Adventures
Adam Affek
William Muller
Jack Schumann
John Ryan
Clayborn Jackson
Robert Pugh
Anthony Frangella
Scrap Paper Drive In Delton By Explorer Troop 222
Scouts of Explorer Troop 222 hold a scrap paper drive in Delton starting at 8 am on February 21. A trader will park in front of Gene's at 146th and Chicago Road for drop offs, with others placing tied bundles at curbs for pickup. Residents in other areas can request a pickup by calling Dolton 1672 or Dolton 3791.
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Scouts of Explorer
Delton
Gene
146Th
Chicago Road
Dolton
Roller Skate Party Set by Riverdale Fire Dept
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department sponsors a roller skating party for members and friends on Saturday February 22 from 10 am to noon at Art's Roller Rink Tickets are available from members or at the door.
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Riverdale
Area Church Listings Feature Morning and Evening Services
A dense church directory notes services across Chicago and South Holland. Listings include Episcopal St Joseph Church, Grace Bible Church, United Presbyterian of South Holland, Calvary Reformed Church, and others with specific service times ranging from morning worship at 9:30 or 11:00 to evening services at 7:15 or 7:30 and midweek Bible study.
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Dalton Methodist Church
Forrest Hergert
Sheridan and
Grant Streets
Theo. Molinat
East 138Th Street
Indiana
Lincoln
Dalton
G. D. Schultz
Madison
Rose Drive
Raymond C. Shawl
1D Street
Wabash Avenue
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Howard W. Bedell
South Holland-Dolston Chapel
East
156Th Place
South Holland
Chaois
Children’s Community Bible Club
United Presbyterian Church OF
164Th Place
Cottage Grove
Edison
Richard E. Wilkin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ladies’ Aid
Federal Savings Association Ans Han ES
Cay Nas Aan Hae Es
St. Jude Church
James E. Naughton
Robert Fyanes
Dmois
First Christian Reformed Church
M. Ourwinga
South Park Avenue
Ivanhoe Community
D. J. Schuyleman
145Th & Clar’ Sts
Methodist Youth Fellowship
H.S
Wesley Youth Fellowship
St. Mary’s Church
John W. Weiler
East 147Th Street
St. Joseph Church
Haly Communion
Interocean
Sandridge Methodist Church
Hay Kelsey, Jr
Simer Bird
Lincoln Avenue
Riverdale Baptist Church
Donald Coddington
146Th & LaSalle
Berean Baptist Church
Keith Williams
Dolton First United Baptist Church
Glenn E. Laune
Franklin Sch
Lorimer Memorial Baptist Church
Samuel R. McDuill
Berger School
Sibley Blvd
Immanuel United Church of Christ Yengelical & Reformed
Clifford A. Woll
Church School
Ivanhoe Gospel Tabernacle
Elmer E. Eldridge
Aand St
Wallace Ave
Rale Thins
Phle Schont
Moene
Youth Crusaders
Fesoning Feanvellmatic
Wvraver
Drecdar
Church of the Nazarene
RR. C. Barr
Evangelistic and Fundamental
Grace Bible Church
R. E. Reich
West 138Th Street
St. Clement Episcopal Church
Theo. A. Bessette
Loomis
Harvey Edison
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Redeemer Lutheran
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Ivanhoe Reformed Church
Community Reformed of
Lincoln Ave
J. W. Tien
Lincoln School
T. F. Zandstra
Albert Ten Clay
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