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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1960
Page
4
Riverdale Housewife recalls a humorous mishap with a full set of cleaning supplies and a self polishing goo. After cleaning the car at home and drawing a crowd, a sudden rainstorm left the vehicle muddy and bedraggled. Neighbors suggested letting it rain, while the author funds a local car wash for a quicker fix.
Cara Ann Fisher and Henry Huizenga wed June 2 at Bethany Reformed Church in South Holland. Rev Buursma officiated as guests in a ceremony featuring orchid carnations, white satin gown, matron of honor Shirley De Jong, and attendants wearing orchid accents. couple to reside at 559 S Lolst Pl after a Smoky Mountains honeymoon.
The Paarlberg family held their annual reunion Wednesday evening at McKinley school with a pot-luck supper. Rev. and Mrs. T. F. Zandstra attended as guests. Sylvia Gouwens and Robert Fuetveid organized a splash party for boys and girls at the new pool of William Gouwens and Richard Rietveld, with plenty of fun and food afterward. Harold Dykema returns on furlough from Fort Leonard Wood and plans to leave for Korea after the 4:38 day. Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. De Young and family and Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Vroegh and daughter vacationed at Tatge Resort in Minn. Linda Den Besten hosted a beach party at Cedar Lake for a group of girl friends ending with refreshments after swimming and boating.
Church Herald editor Dr Louis Benes will lead First Reformed services on Sunday July 24 with Rev August Telinghui gen taking charge on July 31. Rev Marvin Doornbos to be installed August 7 at Bethany Christian Reformed with a welcome reception August 4. Doornbos arrives from Pella Iowa. Calvary Reformed extends call to Rev Delbert van der Haar of Sheldon Iowa. First Reformed to play Calvary Reformed in softball Thursday at 8 pm. Mrs Harry Dykstra hosted Ladies Missionary and Aid Society Thursday afternoon.
Mrs Nelson Swets is recuperating after recent surgery while Jerry Vos progresses toward recovery. Mrs Richard Staat remains a patient at Ingalls hospital undergoing treatment. Susan Mulder is a patient at Ingalls hospital after surgery last Wednesday. Mrs Walter C De Graf is a patient at Hinsdale hospital after surgery. Mrs Mathew Van Zuidam underwent surgery at Roseland Community hospital last Thursday. Mrs Claude Kramer returned home following surgery. A group gathered at Clarence Smit’s home to celebrate Milton and John’s birthdays with a picnic supper. Mrs Andrew van Der Aa hosted a pleasant birthday evening with refreshments. Illness updates note Agnes Staat at Ingalls in stable condition, Richard Smit improving after hospital stay, Robert Hoover discharged and convalescing, Mrs John Santefort confined at home improving slowly, Mrs Wathe Vinke active and improved at the Convalescent Home.
Mr and Mrs Connie DeGraft and son join Mr and Mrs R Hellema and Mr and Mrs Milton Paar berg and family for a week long vacation at Silver Lake Michigan enjoying the lake and surroundings.
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