Wedding party honors Viola Wilhoit and Francis Waterman
A dinner party in the Southern Room of the Aquilla hotel on February 27 celebrated the engagement of Viola Wilhoit to Francis Waterman of Hazel Crest. About 75 guests, all from the firms tabulating department, attended a dinner and mock wedding with music by Bud Lindgren’s orchestra. The couple received American beauty roses and a taffeta quilt, and a late guest departure followed well wishes for their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Wilhoit
Francis Waterman
Aquilla
Francis
Bud Lindgren
Croom
Gertrude N. DeYoung
A. Holstein
Vesper
Wis
Theo. M. Vanderaa
Nick Vanderaa
Leonard Vanderaa
John van Vuren
Community Fire Association
Riverdale
Anthony van Buren
Goodenow
South Holland
Bouwsma
Peter
Bethany Christian Reformed Church
Roosevelt Parent Teacher Assn
Charlie
Roosevelt School
Raymond Sjoerdsma
Eggleston Ave
Roseland
M. T
Cora de Young
Hazel Crest
Walter Mooth
Lansing
Wyman
Henry Plymert
Christ DeGraff
Chicago Road
Walter Lagestee
158Th Street
Joe B. van Drunen
15Th Street
Herman Kienetz
Lagestee Schaap marriage near Archer Avenue church
Miss Mary Schaap oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerrit Schaap of East 159th street wed Walter J Lagestee of Cottage Grove avenue on a Wednesday afternoon at the parsonage of Rev Cornelius Van Schouwen Archer Avenue Christian Reformed church The couple motored to Cicero Illinois attendants were Peter Lagestee and Miss Winnie Schaap Bride wore white satin slippers matched and carried white rose corsage Grandparents of both families attended a small supper after the service The newlyweds have moved into their flat in the Harry Boender building
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastian de Graff
Anthony Schaap
Jacob Lagestee
Walter Swets
Harry Boender
South Holland Board Advances Streets and Zoning Memos
South Holland Village Board met February 20 in regular session led by President Pals with Trustee Gouwens absent. Six resolutions were approved for gas funded arterial street improvements and fire protection fence removal. Chamber proposals on street numbering state naming Chicago road as main east west thoroughfare, plus a sidewalk project on 159th Street and measures on non resident business handouts were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland Village
Gouwens
Pals
Public Works
Springfield
158Th Street
Paarlberg
155Th Street
Chicago Road
Cottage Grove Avenue
165Th Street
Indiana Ave
Woodlawn Avenue
159Th Street
153Rd Street
9Th Avenue
Phoenix
168Rd Street
Indiana Avenue
Perry Avenue
147Th St
153rd_ st
Voss
State Street
Village Board Deliberates Liquor, Infrastructure, and Tax Measures
The board discussed liquor license controls with Attorney Piel noting prohibition requires a voter petition by March 1 1934. They approved safety goggles for CWA workers and repair of Woodlawn avenue bridge. A bond vote for 8100 plus interest was planned. Vehicle tax remains $2 for cars and $3 for trucks with payments at the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
159Th Street
Henry C. Piel
Piel
Oostman
Waterman
de Young
Woodlawn Avenue
Pals
CWA
T. T. Gouwens
Voss
J. Tyson
Wallace Street
Tresaurer
F Alse
South Holland No
South Holland Riverside
Kwemagan Camp Fire Girls Host Card Party Prizes Awarded
The banco and card party at the village hall last Thursday February 22 hosted by Kwemagan Camp Fire Girls drew a good crowd. Prizes: pinochle Velma Bennett and Howard Bertram first Mrs Ed Van Pelt and A Gumm second. bridge Mrs Kreigh and George Jones. Banco first Mrs A Brown and Robert Ward second Mrs Reeder. Dowr prize Lor reine Berown waste prize Bernice Armentrout. Refreshments afterward hosted by guests Mr and Mrs Rudolph Buchaus of Chicago Heights hosted Feb 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kwemagan Camp
Velma Bennett
Howard Bertram
Ed van Pelt
A Gumm
Kreigh
George Jones
Banco
A. Brown
Robert Ward
Reeder
Dovr
Lorreine
Mrs Nichols Hosts a Tea for Niece Bride in Evanston
Mrs W B Nichols of 14215 South Union avenue hosted a Friday afternoon tea on Reb. 25 in honor of her niece Mrs Victor H Brodt a recent bride who will move to Ivanhoe. Helpers included sister Mrs S C Jennings and Miss Dorothy Wright both of Evanston. Doorkeeper Phyllis Dunn in Colonial costume welcomed guests among a large gathering of local friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols
W. B. Nichols
South Union Ave
Victor H. Brodt
Ivanhoe
Chetek
Wis
S. C. Jennings
Dorothy Wright
Evanston
Warren Eaton
Floyd Eaton
George Reasor
G. C. Crull
George Zilsberger
Beulah Giffin
Mary Wilson
Clarence Brown
Andrew Skye
M. E. Runyan
Wes. Russel Lehman
Theo. Haskell
Edgar McC
C and E I Co House Burns In Dalton Fire
Firefighters battled a cottage owned by the C and E I railroad at 144th Street and Indiana Avenue last Sunday evening in near zero weather. Damages were about 300 dollars. A car at 13909 Park Avenue Dalton owned by John White caught fire Monday morning at 10 30 a.m. A freight train blocked the crossing and Riverdale fire department was called. Damage to the car was slight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
144Th Street
Indiana Avenue
C. & E. I. Railroad
John White
Park Avenue
Riverdale Fire Department
Progressive Party Caucus At Riverdale Village Hall
The Progressive Party caucus will be held at Riverdale village hall on Saturday evening March 10 1984 at 8 p.m. The event invites party members to discuss campaign plans and local issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Party
Riverdale
Olsen's Big Moment and More At Local Theater
Tonight through Friday and Saturday El Brendell stars in Olsen's Big Moment a riotous laugh show plus a comedy and three shorts Sunday features Jimmy and Sally with James Dunn Claire Trevor Divorce Sweets Village Blacksmith and News Organlogue Tuesday and Wednesday March 6 7 Ever in My Heart a romance with Barbara Stanwyck Otto Kruger Ralph Bellamy Admission 10 and 15 cents Tue Wed 10 5c other nights
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Brendell
Olsen
Jimmy
Sally
James Dunn
Claire Trevor
Barbara Stanwyck
Otto Krugr
Ralph Bellamy
New 154th Street Renamed Pulaski Road Across Suburbs
Pulaski Road replaces 154th Street through Calumet City Dalton and South Holland. The rename honors Casimir Pulaski the Polish hero who aided General Washington in the Revolutionary War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
154Th Street
Pulaski Rd
Pulaski Road
Calumet City
Dalton
South Holland
Washington
Card of Thanks for Anna Dieck Family
The family of the late Mrs. Anna Dieck extends sincere thanks for acts of kindness and sympathy during their bereavement. They especially thank Rev. Bassler, Mrs. Edgar Neath, Chief Ehlert, and all who sent flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bassler
Edgar Neath
Chief Ehlert
Anna Dieck
Better Government Party Open House March Fifteenth
The Better Government Party invites the public to an open house at 138825 State Street Riverdale on Thursday evening March 15. Refreshments and dancing are free and all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Better Government Party
State St
Riverdale
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thelma Vanderaa
John S. van Deursen
Raymond Gouwens
Chicago Heights
Kankakee
Christian Endeavor Society of the First Reformed Church
Christ
Jesus
Agnes Mossell
Nick de Young
Chicago
D. Laansma
Ist East 149Th Street
J. R. Brink
First Christian Reformed Church
Isaac Shilling
William Tyse
John Tyse
New York
Michael T. Vanderaa
South Holland Village Board
Peter J. de Young
Calumet
Sanitary District of Chicago
Dolton Drug Store
Nual Service Store
DR. Springer
Lansing News
Pat
Margueritte Beauty Salon
Leyden Avenue
Interocean
Helene Curtis
Mark Mane
Wucny Iaeny
Helene Curtis Croquinole Fredérick Vitatonic Cahrialaay
SELMA
Croquignole
Marcel Wave
Selma’s Beauty Shop
South End
119Th Street
Old
Selma Grune
Daniel C. Bachmann
Telephone Dolton 900
Lincoln Ave
Dolton, Ill
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