Bride Joyce McNelly Weds Victor Williams at Champaign
Miss Joyce McNelly first grade teacher at McKinley School married Victor Williams at Twin City Bible Church Champaign Illinois on Saturday afternoon Rev Clyde Taylor officiated The wedding included seven attendants flower girl ring bearer candlelighters and a reception at the bride’s parents home A list of South Holland attendees followed Bible Conference set for June 27 to July 3 Ladies Day on July 1 with evening meetings at 7 30 p m including special music
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce McNelly
McKinley School
Twin City Bible Church
Champaign
Illinois
Clyde Taylor
South Holland
Miss McNelly
Victor Williams
Williams
Berean Baptist Church
So. Holland
Jasper van Domelin
Henry W. de Young
Louis Tromp
Hojer Heyboer
Roback
Cornelius Veldhouis
Dawn Jansma
Wm. Br
Home On Three Day Leave For Nick Wiarda
Nick Wiarda son of Mr and Mrs Nick Wiarda Sr spent a three day leave with his parents last weekend. He is stationed with the Armed Forces at Camp McCoy Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Wiarda
Nick
Camp McCoy
Wisc
Cub Pack 244 Hosts Annual Picnic at South Holland Park
Cub Pack 244 held its annual picnic at South Holland Park on Thursday evening for the cubs and their families. After supper, awards were presented and games were played as families enjoyed an evening of fun and food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Pack
Cub Scout Pack
South Holland Park
Neighborhood Dinner Hosts Share Evening Delights
Mrs. Henry W. De Young and Mrs. Milton Ridder hosted a neighborhood dinner at the Ridder home on Saturday evening. After a delicious meal the group enjoyed an evening of fun and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. de Young
Milton. Ridder
Ridder
Graduation celebrations mark Thornton Township graduates
A series of local graduations honor Tom Mossell Jr at home for his Thornton Township High School diploma with gifts and refreshments. He plans to attend Thornton Township Junior College and has earned a Commercial Art scholarship to the Art Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mossell, Jr
Thornton Township High School
Tom
Thornton Township Junior College
Art Institute For Commercial Art
Thornton Township Class of 1919 Holds 40th Reunion
The 40th year reunion of Thornton Township high school's Class of 1919 took place Saturday evening June 6 at Calumet Country Club. South Holland attendees included Harry and Mrs Vinke, Hessel and Mrs Wiersma, and Winnie Gouwens. Mrs Hiram Jacobs could not attend. Out of town guests came from Tennessee and Michigan, with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Umbaugh among the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Township High School
Calumet Country Club
South Holland
Harry Vinke
Hessel Wiersma
Winnie Gouwens
Hiram Jacobs
Tennessee
Michigan
Fred Umbaugh
Pot Luck Supper By Thornton Township GOP Women
The Thornton Township Republican Women Organization held a pot luck supper at South Holland Park on Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Township
Republican Women's Organization
South Holland Park
Youth for Christ Rally At OrchestrA Hall
A group from the First Reformed Church Christian Fellowship attended the Youth For Christ Rally at OrchestrA Hall Saturday evening. The event featured singing and music by the Youth for Christ band and included the gospel film Centerville Awakening. Refreshments followed at Toffenetti's Restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth For Christ
Christian Fellowship Society of the First Reformed Church
Orchestra Hall
Centerville
Toffenetti
Reformed Church Launches Annual Bible Conference
A religious group announces the formation of a church Bible conference. The annual event aims to gather members for worship, study, and fellowship under the Reformed Church tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Bible Conference
Reformed Church
Tupperware Demonstration Hosted by Mrs Anthony Jacobsma
Mrs Anthony Jacobsma hosted a Thursday evening Tupperware demonstration for a group of ladies. After the plastic display she served a delicious lunch enjoyed by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Jacobsma
Mrs Janet Tilstra Honored On 60th Birthday
Mrs Janet Tilstra was honored at a birthday gathering on June 9 at the home of her daughter and son in law, the Gerhard De Youngs, in South Holland. Relatives shared best wishes and gifts as Tilstra, a resident of South Park Avenue, celebrated with her two daughters and three grandchildren. one daughter resides in Clearwater Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry de Vries
Elmer de Vries
Thornton
Larry
Drake University
Iowa
Janet Tilstra
Gerhardt de Youngs
Pot Luck Luncheon at South Holland Park Hosted by Missionary Society
The Ladies' Missionary and Aid Society of the First Reformed Church held their annual pot luck luncheon at South Holland Park on Wednesday afternoon. The ladies enjoyed a delicious luncheon and a pleasant afternoon of visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Missionary and Aid Society of the First Reformed Church
South Holland Park
Mission Circle Pot Luck at First Reformed Church
The Mission Circle held a church pot luck supper in the church dining room on Tuesday evening. Deov tions were given by Mrs. Fred Ridenour who read the scripture and Mrs. Minnie Van Deurser who led in prayer. Mrs. Aggen extended regrets to Mrs. James Whipple who plans to move to Rock Island. The meeting closed with Bless Be the Tie That Binds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Circle
Mission Circle of the
First Reformed Church
Fred _Ridenour
Minnie van Deurser
Aggen
James Whipple
Rock Island
Bridal Shower for Sonja Wegnum at Aunt’s Home
A bridal shower honored Sonja Wegnum on Wednesday evening at her aunt Mrs Erwin Woegnum’s home with pastel decorations and an umbrella centerpiece. Bunco was played before refreshments. Sonja will marry Roy Kingma June 26 at the First Reformed Church chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonja Wegnum
Erwin Woegnum
Sonja
Roy Kingma
First Reformed Church
Jr Missionary Aid Society Picnic at First Reformed Church
The Jr Missionary and Aid Society of the First Reformed Church held a family picnic on the church lawn on Monday evening. Attendees enjoyed a pot luck supper followed by a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr. Missionary & Aid
Jr. Missionary and Aid Society of the First Reformed Church
Campbell Soup entertains farmers and wives dinner
The Campbell Soup Company hosted a dinner for local farmers and their wives at Tiebel's Restaurant on Monday evening.
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Campbell Soup
Campbell Soup Company
Marriage in South Holland for Lois Schreur and William Simpson
Lois Ann Schreur and William H. Simpson married May 16 at 4 p.m. in South Holland. Rev. Keller officiated. The bride wore a white satin gown with a shoulder length veil. Best man was Edward Simpson. Matron of honor was Mrs. R Van Kuiken. A 20 guest reception followed at the Van Kuiken home. Out of town guests hailed from Holland Kalamazoo Ann Arbor Chicago and Harvey. The bride is a Holland High School graduate and a nurse. the groom a Thornton Township High School graduate employed at the railroad. They honeymooned in the southern states and now reside in Harvey.
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R. van Kuiken
South Holland
Lois Ann Schreur
William H. Simpson
Keller
John Schreur
Holland
Michigan
Edward Simpson
van Kuikens
Kalamazoo
Ann Arbor
Michicago
Hazelcrest
Chicago
Simpson
Holland High School
Mich
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Thornton Township High School
Railroad
Simpsons
Harvey
Van Swol and Kaper Wed at First Reformed Church
Sandra Van Swol and Robert Kaper were married at the First Reformed Church on April 24 at 7 30 pm with the Rev. T F Zandstra officiating. The altar featured palms candelabra and bouquets of white gladioli for the double ring ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Sandra van Swol
Robert Kaper
T. F. Zandstra
Elaborate Weddings Highlight Lakeside and Indiana Couples
The ceremony featured Mr. Van Swol giving his daughter in marriage to a groom from De Motte Indiana with a Chantilly lace gown and cathedral train. Multiple attendants wore coordinated blue and aqua outfits while lilies of the valley, stephanotis and orchids adorned bouquets. music included The Wedding Hymn and The Lord's Prayer. The reception followed at the church dining room and the couple honeymooned in Florida before settling in Munster Indiana. A second ceremony at Protestant Reformed Church in Highland united Agnes Van Baren and Eugene Kuiper with a silk organza gown and chapel train. bridesmaids wore light blue satin and organza, reception conducted for 200 guests, couple later residing in Munster.
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van Swol
Morris van Swol
South Holland
Connie van Swol
Cornelius Kaper
de Motte
Indiana
Harry Kaper
John Bo
Bill Kaper
Conrad van Swol
John Dezer
Tom van Swol
Daniel Schaap
Kaper
Harvey Anker
Don Housman
Mary Gouwens
Marilyn Lorenz
Cirelville
Ohio
Fennville
Mich
Terre Hall
Ind. Holland
van Buren - Kuiper
Agnes van Baren
Gilbert van Baren
Eugene Kuiper
Lambert Kuiper
Highland
Ind
H. C. Hoeksema
van Buren
George Vroom
Anna Mae van Buren
Shirley Kavis
Second Christian Reformed Church
Pella
Oskaloosa
Grand Rapids
Jenison
Lowell
Hillside
Valparaiso graduate weds in Riverdale Lutheran Church
Cheryl Turngren daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Turngren of South Holland married Ronald Beck son of Mr W A Beck of Harvey at Our Saviors Lutheran Church Riverdale The Rev R C Shawl officiated A reception followed at Zarante’s Out of town guests came from Wisconsin Waukegan moments Chicago Plans include University of Illinois Pharmacy program for the groom and a move to Harvey Bellwether details include gowns bouquets and attendants with a host of family members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turngren - Beck
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
Riverdale
Cheryl Turngren
Chas Turngren
South Holland
Ronald Beck
W. A. Beck
Harvey
R. C
Joyce Rinkema
Judy Larsen
Barbara Sheahan
Barbara Beck
Maid of Honor
Fred Koester
Bob Doster
Chas. Turngren
Robert Dodson
Turngren
Public Service Company
Mr. Beck
Thornton Township High School
Purdue University
University of Illinois School of Pharmacy
Wagon Wheel
Rockton
Personal News: Families Travel, Recover, and Visit Relatives
Mr and Mrs John Anker return from a week long fishing trip in Northern Minnesota. Mr and Mrs William Vroegh and Mr and Mrs John Vander Giessen end two weeks at Tatge Resort in Minnesota. George Voss vacations at Targe Resort. Nell Shilling home after visiting son and daughter in Grand Haven Michigan. Shilling surgery reported. Clarence Waldhuis returns to Ingalls Memorial for further treatment after a car accident. Sidney De Boer undergoes surgery there. H Hoogeveen confined at home from recent injury. Marie De Groot visits relatives in the Netherlands starting Friday. Frank Shearer to spend summer with Mrs J Heerema. Shearer to work with Calvary Reformed Church as seminary student. Rev and Mrs Dick Kelder of Kansas visiting relatives in Harvey and South Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vroegh
John Vander Giessen
Tatge Resort
Minnesota
Frank Shearer
J. Heerema
Shearer
Western Theological Seminary
Calvary Reformed Church
Birth notices from Dolton and surrounding towns
A sequence of birth announcements lists newborn boys and their parents in Dolton Riverdale South Holland Dolton Dolton Dolton Dolton Dolton Dolton. Entries include June dates and home addresses of the families.
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South
Sacer Pio Ff
David Kelderhouse
George Kelderhouse
Roosevelt School
Dan Jacobs
William Jacobs
Dan
Hope College
Valparaiso University
John Anker
Mrs. George Voss
Targe Resort
Nell Shilling
Hans Shilling
Grand Haven
Clarence Waldhuis
Sidney de Boer
Marie de Groot
The
Netherlands
Dick Kelderhouse
Kansas
Relatves
South Holand
Riv
Col
Little League
Fathers Club
Lions Club
Hi-Lo Dolton Bank
Chromium
Leon B. Hunz
Evers Avenue
Lawrence John
John Maher
Langley
Delton
Edward Kim
William Alexander
Chicago Ra
Joseph Andrew
Andrew Vareo
Chicago Street
Jeffrey John
Russell Reidenga
E. 160Th Place
WLS
Chicago Hoad
SU Ory
Sibley
Smee
Atiaca F
Money Downie
Sible
Harvey, Illinois
Fhones
Interocean
Edison
Tarmner
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Harvey Federal Savings and Loan Association
Savings and Loan Foundation
Harvey Federal Aavers
Harvey Savers
Harvey Federal Savings and Loan
Syear
Federal Savings Ican
Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation
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