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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1959
Page
3
The Iliana Young Calvinist League hosts a roller skating party at Lansing Rink on Thursday November 12 from 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets are available through Sharon Met ter or Sandra Van Deel.
The Young Calvinist Society will visit Temple Beth Ein in Hammond Indiana on Friday November 6. The service will be conducted by Jewish youth and Rabbi Steur will answer questions. On Monday November 9 the group will meet to discuss the Jewish faith.
Herman Vos will give an organ recital at the First Reformed Church of Lansing on November 15 at 8 35 p m. The public is invited to attend.
Slumber party hosted by Susan Gouwens for a group of girls on Friday evening. Dean Gouwens and Carl Van Kanegan left for military service on Monday. Cheryl Paarlberg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Paarlberg, underwent treatment at Ingalls last week. Mrs. Henry Ravesfoot has returned from hospital and is recovering. Jamis Nelson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Nelson, celebrated her birthday on Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Nick Van Gerinep, Mr. and Mrs. John Van Gennep, Barbara Bennett, and Gerald De Wolf. Janis received many gifts before refreshments were served.
Rev Louis Brouwers of Buena Park California stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Brouwers last week. He attended the Central College Board meeting in Pelal Iowa during the visit.
Mr and Mrs Ronald Tinder announce the birth of a son Daniel Edwards on October 11 at Ingalls hospital. Mr and Mrs Wayne Spiekhout announce a son Timothy Kirk on October 25. Mr and Mrs Henry Voss Jr announce a son on October 29 at the Tagalls Memorial hospital.
Barbara Bennett received numerous personal gifts at a shower hosted October 2 at the home of Mrs. Audrey Rietveld. Games and refreshments followed. Barbara is to wed Gerald De Wolf on November 7 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Harvey, with hostesses Ruth Van Gennep Mona Swierenga and Audrey Rietveld.
Messrs Erwin Wognum Neal Den Besten Art Van Kley and Harold Jacobs spent ten days on a hunting trip at a ranch in the Rocky Mountains near Gunnison Colorado.
The Christian Fellowship group of the First Reformed church enjoyed a splash party at the Thornton pool Onsas Thursday evening. Refreshments were served in the church dining room afterwards.
Mrs Helen Wind hosts an evening for her ladies' club with light entertainment and social gathering on Wednesday at alvoord.
Miss Marie Erfimeyer was guest of honor at a Surrey Restaurant luncheon last Wednesday afternoon for her birthday. Present were Mrs A Gouwens, Mrs Harry Van De Aa, Mrs Fred Van der Woude and Mrs Ander Van Der Aa.
A Tuesday morning gathering hosted by Mrs Paul saw about a dozen women attend including Mrs. Edward, Mrs. Herman Bruin, Mrs. Edward Van Der Bult, Mrs. Peter Fraay, Mrs. Andrew Van Der Aa, and Mrs. Nell Mossel. Van Der Aa entertained the ladies with social remarks.
Mrs Gerrit Rietveld underwent gall bladder removal on Wednesday evening at Ingalls Memorial hospital. Mrs Harris De Young is also listed as a patient at Ingalls Memorial.
Barbara Bennett and Gerald De Wolf plan a public ceremony at Trinity Lutheran Harvey on Saturday November 7 at 4 PM with Rev Geffert officiating. Norma Jean Messmaker and John Van Keppel tie the knot at First Christian Reformed on November 6 at 7 30 PM. Patricia Ann Van Der Aa weds Jack Van Prooyen at First Reformed Friday at 7 30 PM.
Funeral services were held for John Blackford Sr at De Young Chapel in South Holland. The Rev Richard Brewer officiated. Interment was at Cedar Park cemetery. Born March 1 1897 in Strassberg NL he died October 30. Survived by wife Lottie a daughter Helen Salzwebal of Stoneham MA a son John Blackford Jr of Thornton and four grandchildren.
Dolton volunteer fire department extinguished a prairie fire at 152nd street and Dante Avenue on October 22. Riverdale volunteers tackled a rubbish fire behind a Rome at 14820 Lowe Avenue the same day. On October 25 Riverdale firefighters extinguished an automobile fire at 134th and Halsted Streets.
Sandra Lawbaigh, five, was bitten on the right hand by a dog owned by Richard Bell on October 19 at 14430 University Avenue Dalton. John Broctor, of Gray Indiana, was bitten on the right leg by a dog owned by John Jordan at 13737 Eggleston Avenue on October 22. Mrs Luis Nelson, 63 E 137th Street, was bitten on the right hand by her own cat on October 23. John Pellegrini, three, was bitten on the arm by the family dog on October 24.
Dalton police investigated vandalism at a residence on 14613 Kim Bark Street. Sometime during the past weekend unknown assailants brobed the window vent and damaged the automobile belonging to John Fairbrother.
Riverdale police report a collision at 144th and Normal Avenue on October 24. Edward M. Dwyer of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Frederick Bish ton of 12128 S Wallace Street were speeding east on 1 Street when Bish ton rear ended Dwyer. No injuries. both drivers arrested for driving too fast for conditions.
Police report two accidents in Riverdale. On October 24 at the 142nd end Indiana Avenue Jamies Haretunian RR 1 Seuith Holland stopped at an intersection and was rear ended by Jan Gabrill of Palos Heights. On October 21 a collision at 144th and Halsted involved Elizabeth Jaworsk and James Fritsche.
Local municipalities received July tax disbursements under the Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax Act minus 4 percent admin costs. Dolton was paid 3345.53, Riverdale 6675.28, and South Holland 4966.14.
Fashion note highlights a tweed called Ishbone weave used by B. H. Wragge for a dressy suit. The material blends Creslan acrylic fiber and wool in a 50 50 mix, featuring a straight skirt, Chanel like jacket, three quarter sleeves, large pockets and jet button closures. Creslan is promoted as a durable new man-made fiber enhancing style and function.
Altar and Rosary Society of St. Marys Church announces a parish event the Pantry Shower honoring the Sisters of St. Marys School. A tea reception will run Sunday November from 2 to 5 p.m. in the school hall with activities for children and refreshments at three oclock. General chairwoman Mrs. Joseph Starkey and co chairwoman Mrs. Evelyn McCloskey lead committees for entertainment refreshments door kitchen decorations and jubhaty. Call Mrs. Starkey at Viking 5irl to offer help or contributions.
The Loyal Order of Moose Harvey Lodge No 1203 will host a Legion breakfast on Sunday November 8 at 9 30 am at the lodge quarters on Dixie Highway 154th street. John Basile of Chicago is named Harvey Moose representative with Fort Dearborn Legion No 33. Legion No 33 includes Moose members holding the family fraternity’s 2nd degree within Cook County.
Lincoln Manor P T A stages a Fall Festival Saturday November 7 from noon to 5 PM at Lincoln Avenue and 142nd Street. Admission is 10 cents. Fun for the whole family.
Our Savior's Church in Riverdale hosts a Thanksgiving clothing appeal organized with Lutheran World Relief at Our Savior's Lutheran Church on 138th Street and Wabash Avenue. Volunteers are needed to sort and pack donations in the church basement on Nevermoc'h Monday.
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