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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1959

Page

3

Anniversary and school outing notes from South Holland

Mr and Mrs Jacob Tamminga celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter and son in law Clarence Smits in South Holland. A group of relatives extended congratulations and refreshments were served. A Madison school outing at Bass Lake included heavy weight basketball team and cheerleaders with seventh and eighth graders as guests of Ken Smith for a day of swimming activities.

Jacob Tamminga Clarence Smits South Holland Firs Wacop Aggen Agathedes Madison Bass Lake Ken Smith T A Smith

Births and Community Events in Normal and Holland

Mr and Mrs Cornelius Kuiken announce a daughter born May 29 in Normal Illinois. Mr and Mrs William Paarlberg announce a daughter Kimberly Ann born May 29 in Normal Illinois. Young Calvinist League hosts a roller skating party on June 18 with tickets from John Kraai Edison 17938. Christian Reformed Bible Conference at Cedar Lake Grounds runs July 4 through the title with Rev D H Walters Rev L Veltkamp as speakers and Henry Vander Linde of Holland Michigan directing music. Mr and Mrs Andrew Vogel of South Holland are organ and piano accompanists. Ladies Day is July 9 with Mrs Arnold Brink as afternoon speaker.

Cornelius Kuiken William Paarlberg Kimberly Ann Normal Young Calvinist League John Kraai Edison Christian Reformed Bible Conference Cedar Lake Conference D. H. Walters L. Veltkamp Henry Vander Linde Holland, Mich Andrew Vogel South Holland Arnold Brink Wall

Clergy Often Lead Services Across Parishes and Synod

The Rev. B. Madany of the Back to God Hour will conduct Bethany Christian Reformed Church services. The Rev. Siebert Kramer will oversee services at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. The Rev. Albert Ten Clay attended the General Synod meeting at Buck Hill Falls Pennsylvania from June 3 to 9.

B. Madany Bethany Christian Reformed Church Siebert Kramer Fort Leonard Wood, Mo General Synod Albert Ten Clay Buck Hill Falls

Van Drunen Couple Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Peter Van Drunen marked their 25th wedding anniversary at McKainley school on Friday evening A dinner for guests followed and entertainment included movies The Van Drunens were surprised by Mr and Mrs Julius Mulder of Redlands California who attended with their relatives

Peter van Drunen McKainley School Mr. van Drunen Julius Mulders Redlands Calf

Sponsor Friendship Banquet at Calvin Christian School

The Calvin Christian School Alumni sponsors a Friendship Banquet on Friday June 12 in the school auditorium. All parents, friends and alumni are invited. Proceeds go to the school. For reservations call Edison 1-5027.

Calvin Christian School Auditoriu Edison

Calvary Reformed Church Ladies Hold Picnic and Elections

The Ladies' Missionary and Aid Society hosted an annual picnic at South Holland Park last Monday evening. A Tupperware demonstration entertained a group of women on Wednesday evening. Afternoon luncheon guests included Mrs Tonnetta Chapman Mrs ois Peterson and Dr. Margaret Rothschafer at Mrs Harry Dyksta Sr's home on Thursday. The First Reformed Church choir elected officers on Thursday with Bert Van Kley as president Robert Gowens as vice president Wilhamena Gouwens as secretary Judith Brouwers as treasurer, and Mr Lambrecht re elected director with Mrs Hermina Vander Built chosen organist.

Ladies’ Missionary and Aid Society of The Calvary Reformed Church South Holland Park John Jacobsoa, Jr Tonnetta Chapman Ois Peterson Margaret Rothschafer Harry Dyksta, Sr First Reformed Church Bert van Kley Robert Gowens Wilhamena Gouwens See’'Y Judith Brouwers Lambrecht Hermina Vander

4-H Bobbins Club Meets at Mrs Gossett Home

The 4-H Bobbins Club met at Mrs Gossett's home on June 2. The girls were asked to finish their dresses up to the hem by the next meeting. Refreshments were served and a good time was had by all. Also birthday notices: Mrs Tena Smits honored May 30, Mrs Bertha De Young June 3, Mrs Lee De Robertis ninth birthday Monday afternoon.

Lee de Robertis Mary Lee Richard de Robertis

Teenagers Meeting At Berean Baptist Church In June

Teenagers invited to a June 15 meeting at Berean Baptist Church. The event runs June 15 to 23 each evening at 7, linked to Vacation Bible School. Raymond Hines leads nightly spiritual talks while a scale tabernacle project is built on a five foot foundation. Junior high 8th and 9th graders join in the evenings with a separate project.

Berean Bapitist Church Vacation Bible School Playwood Foundation Raymond Hines Christian Fellowship

Brouwers Family Joins Visit After Buena Park Arrival

Personal Rev and Mrs Louis Brouwers and family of Buena Park California arrived at Rev Brouwers parents home on Friday. They left on Monday to attend the General Synod meeting at Buck Hill Falls Pennsylvania.

Louis Brouwers Buena Park California Rev Brouwers Brouwers General Synod Buck Hill Falls

Sure-To-Please Lemon Cheese Pie Delight

A lemon cheese pie combines lemon pudding with cream cheese and a gingersnap crust. The filling is thickened on the stove then folded into a meringue and poured into a cooled crust, chilled, and garnished with pineapple and ginger snap crumbs.

Augustinians Ordained at Notre Dame in Illinois Ceremony

The Rev. John A Tyma of the Augustinian order was ordained at Notre Dame’s Sacred Heart Campus on Wednesday morning. He will celebrate his first Mass June 14 at Queen of Apostles Church in Riverdale with Father George E Shea assisting. Other officials include Father Edward J Chapman and Father John R Gavin, while music comes from the Tolentino Hall choir. A reception follows in the Queen of Apostles parish hall.

Notre Dame Indiana John A. Tyma Order of Saint Augustine Leo A. Pursley Fort Wayne Sacred Heart John A Tyma Lous S. Tyma S. Wabash Avenue Riverdale S. Constance Avenue Chicago Tyma Queen of Apostles Church 145Th Atlantic Run Riverdale George E. Shea Queen of Apostles Edward J. Chapman Austin High School Detroit John R Gavin Mendel High School Father Gavin James P. Lyne USA Hendel Father Lyne Kerry Ireland Tolentino Hall Olympia Fields Father Tyma Scharzmann Studies of Germany Trier John L Leary Joseph K. Perry Augustinian Brothers Philip H. Foley

Mary Pat O’Brien Receives Degree at Marycrest College

Mary Pat O’Brien daughter of Mr and Mrs B O’Brien 14219 Michigan Avenue Riverdale received her BA from Marycrest College Davenport Iowa in commencement May 31 at St Ambrose College Her family attended the ceremony and her brother Terrence a Villanova College freshman and her aunt Frances Whalen were present She was senior seating NFCC5 representing her school at the San Francisco convention.

Mary Pat O’brien B. O’brien Michigan Avenue Riverdale Marycrest College Davenport Iowa St. Ambrose College Terrence Villanova College Frances Whalen Mary‘crest Mary Pat N.F.C.C.5 San Francisco

Dinner Guests Include Sisters Of Saint Joseph At Parish Event

Present at the dinner will be Sisters Mary Leonilde Mary Bernard and Mary Leonia of Saint Joseph and relatives of the young priest. Toastmaster will be Rev John R Gavin. In the evening a reception from 7 to 9 in the parish hall. Arrangements for the reception are by the parish Women’s Club.

Mary Leonilde Mary Bernard Mary Leonia Saint Joseph John R Gavin

Four Local Students Win Scholarships for Music Camp

On Sunday June 14 four members of the District 148 school band will depart for the Illinois Youth Music Camp in Urbana Illinois.

District 148 Illinois Youth Music Camp Urbana Illinois

Four musicians awarded two week scholarships at University campus camp

The Pointer reports four musicians receive two week scholarships to a camp on the University of Tlingis campus. Recipients are Barbara Bean, Arthur Reblitz, Randy Russell, and John Schmidtke, with Douglas Aristen as Band and Orchestra Specialist president and America Mene as District 148 Band director.

the Pointer University of Tlingis Band and Orchestra Association Barbara Bean Grant Dolton Arthur Reblitz Tracy Riverdale Randy Russell Manor John Schmidtke la Salle Douglas Aristen Specclastion America Mene

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