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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1959
Page
3
The last Lenten Season service will be conducted by Dr Jacob Prins of Forest Grove Michigan on March 25 at 7 30 pm at the First Reformed Church in cooperation with the Calvary Reformed and Bethel Reformed churches.
John William De Young son of Mr and Mrs Henry W De Young celebrated his fourth birthday Friday. He received gifts from cousins and friends as games were played and refreshments served.
Mr and Mrs Russell Hullinger announce the birth of a son Robert Thomas on February 27 at Roseland Community Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jacob L Ketelaar announce the birth of a daughter Cheryl Ann on March 10.
The Calvin College Thespians present The Open Prison a play about John Calvin. It will be shown at YHiana Christian High School on Thursday April 2 at 7 p.m.
The Calvary Reformed Church Missionaries Society and their husbands enjoyed a dinner together on Thursday evening at Kilte's Restaurant.
The Netherlanders Male Chorus will present a Spring Concert at 8 pm at the Munster Christian Reformed Church. Sponsored by the Ladies Aid of Munster Church, the event will accept a free will offering for Rest Haven Convalescent Home.
The Union schedules afternoon Good Friday services at Calvary Reformed Church featuring the Seven Words of the Cross. An evening service will be held at the Calvary Church with the Ast Reformed Church congregation joining them.
The Calumet Division of Christian Endeavor will hold its annual sunrise service at the First Reformed Church at 6:45 a.m. The public is invited to attend.
A singspiration gathering was held Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smit. Neighbors attended and enjoyed an informal musical program in a friendly neighborhood setting.
The First Reformed Church Sunday School held its annual banquet in the church dining room. Dick Jansma welcomed teachers and guests. Miss Margaret Gouwens read scripture. William J. Gouwens offered prayer.
Roosevelt Madison P T A held its regular meeting at 7 45 p m in the Roosevelt auditorium. Mrs Jacob Aggen led community singing and a film titled Sinci State Parks was shown, produced by the Illinois Bell Telephone Company. Four seventh grade boys provided special music and two life memberships were presented to teachers totaling 50. The event closed with a social hour and refreshments.
The PTA hosts a March 11 luncheon honoring teachers during Honor Your Teachers Week. Madison Bulldogs enter Thornton Township Tournament. Honor Roll lists many students with all A’s. seventh grade gains a new teacher, Mrs Carlson from Harvey, joining 15 classrooms as enrollment tops 420 students.
The Spinning Wheel 4 H Club met at Jill Vinke's home last Tuesday evening. Mae Ericks demonstrated sewing and dart craft, Jill Vinke demonstrated how to make an eggnog. Refreshments were served and the meeting adjourned.
The Scissors and Spoons 4 H Club met at Mrs Ray Jacobsma's home on Tuesday evening. Jeap Palagi read the minutes and took roll. Sandra Zyistra demonstrated quick frosting. Girls brought scarves to finish, received skirt measurements, and planned fabric cutting for next meeting. Refreshments were served and games played.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Calvin Christian school sponsors a family skating event on March 30 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available from Mrs Edyth De Young at ED 19286.
Mrs. Jack Terpstra hosted a March 10 bridal shower for Carol Steensma, honored by relatives who gave gifts and played games. Carol will wed Art Ruiter on June 25 in Stanborn, Iowa, as Mrs. Tom Ruiter celebrated her birthday during the event. Carol teaches at Calvin Christian School and Art studies sociology at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Hosts were Mrs. Terpstra, Mrs. Jerry Fennema, and Mrs. Bill Ruiter.
Village board approves use of South Holland Park for seven band concerts including patriotic holidays. Trustee Vinke notes three new neighborhood parks planned at Pacesetter Park, Tulip Terrace, and Dutch Valley subdivisions. Gerald Pals named Water Committee chairman replacing Harry Boender, who becomes administrator of public works.
Cub Scout Pack 244 toured Blue Island Plastic Company at 119th and Vincennes Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. Each scout received several plastic items to take home as they enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with their den mothers.
Sandra Van Ewel received many gifts at a March 4 bridal shower hosted by Ruth and Joan Kaper in De Motte Indiana. Relatives enjoyed games and refreshments as she prepares to wed Robert Kaper on April 24 at the First Reformed Church.
Mrs. C. A. Gouwens Mrs. Rein Vander Wall Mrs. Andrew Van Der Aa and Miss Marie Erff meyer enjoyed a luncheon at the Phil Schmidt Restaurant. A pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by all.
Mrs Fred Venhuizen is confined to her home with a leg ailment and must remain inactive for several weeks Norma Van Bruggen daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Van Bruggen returned home from the hospital and must rest for recovery Debra Vander Bilt daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Vander Bilt will enter the hospital today for minor surgery Mrs Nick De Boer is a patient at the Presbyterian hospital for treatment Mrs John Rietveld is a patient at the Presbyterian hospital for observation Mrs Don Gazette is at the Ingalls hospital for treatment Jeanette Ver Wey daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ver Wey submitted to minor surgery at the South Shore hospital last week
Mrs. William Reeda is confined to bed with an ulcerated leg. Don Dekker, son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Dekker, left for military training at St Leonard Wood Missouri. Mr and Mrs Albern Kosters of New Holland South Dakota visited the Den Besten families in South Holland. Mrs Kosters is a former Den Besten. Mrs Leonard Jager suffered a stroke and is a patient at Ingalls hospital. Mrs Henry Dickema Sr returned home from Presbyterian hospital and is cared for at home.
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