Thanksgiving Day Services Planned Across South Holland Churches
South Holland churches call devout to a Day of Thanksgiving with nine oclock English services at Protestant Reformed on 161st street led by Rev Leonard Ver Meer and at Bethany Christian Reformed on West 158th street with Rev S Vroon. English services at 160th and So Park by Rev Isaac Westra and at First Reformed on So Park Avenue south of Calumet River at 9:30 led by Rev John Ter Louw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland
Leonard Ver Meer
Protestant Reformed Church
161St Street
S. Vroon
Bethany Christian Reformed Church
West 158Th Street
De Groots Celebrate 55th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Anthony De Groot observe their 55th wedding anniversary with an open house at their West 159th Street home in South Ielland. The couple arrived from the Netherlands in 1923 and have nine children, 15 grandchildren, and a great grandchild. A son remains in the Netherlands. Family and friends gather in the evening at the De Groot home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Groot
West 159Th Street
South Ielland
Anthony de Groot
South Holland
Netherlands
Annual Clay Bird Shooting Event Set for Thanksgiving
Following precedent the annual clay bird shoot will take place Thanksgiving Day at 157th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue. It starts 9 20 a m to 11 30 p m with a resumed session at 1 00 pm until dark. Prizes await winners and shells will be available at the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
157Th Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
Tuberculosis Clinic in Phoenix Seeks Local Attendance
The regular monthly chest clinic in Phoenix will be held November 21 at 1 p.m. Residents from Phoenix and nearby communities are invited for chest examinations, especially those with a family history of tuberculosis. Dr. Julius Novak leads the clinic, with a semi annual check for previous patients. The event, held at Phoenix village hall, is funded by Christmas seals funds via the Tuberculosis Institute of Chicago and Cook County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
South Holland
Riverdale
Dalton
Thornton
Julius Novak
Tubereculosis Institute of Chicago
Cook County
Phoenix Village Hall
153Rd
Bellecourt Streets
Phoenix Health Council
Phoenix Wealth Council
Wim. Convery
Tuberculosis Institute of Chicago
Chicago
Standings Set After Last Night's South Holland Bowling
Last night’s results fixed the South Holland Merchant’s bowling league standings. Several local residents share updates on moves, medical recoveries, and upcoming events including a November 30 missionary talk, December 3 hobby show, and Roosevelt school program with candy sale to follow.
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Elmer George Brinks
Headquarters Co
Ninth Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Harry C. Rietveld
Tucson
Ariz
Herman de Winter
Iowa
Harry Oosting
Southern Illinois Veterans Hospital
H. Dykhuizen
New York
Dykhuizen
Muskegon
Mich
J. Paul Klein
Reed City
Pelan
G. W
Carl Walvoord
Harry Rinkema
Iowa University
Champaign
Dave Rinkema
Tiena Hokeboer
Roosevelt School
Wm. P. Gouwens
Ozark Mountains
Gary
In Memoriam for Isaac Shilling
In memory of our beloved father and husband Isaac Shilling who entered eternal rest one year ago on November 20 We miss him more as we walk through life. From Mrs Shilling and Children. Notice to Car Owners rates for South Holland licenses effective now through February 1 1942 Passenger car 2.00 truck 8.00 penalties 50 cents per month after February 1 1942. Tags available at collector's office hours listed by village board Jas Gouwens president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Shilling
South Holland
Tolland Village
Thanksgiving Weekend Visitors and Local Developments
Lynden residents Nella Louws and Cornelia Ter Louw plan Thanksgiving and weekend visits with relatives including Dorothy Westra and extended family. Private Henry Jacobsma returns from furlough before heading to a tropical assignment. Local homes change hands as Neal De Langes buy Harry Boender residence and plans for a spring rebuilding emerge. Route 6 opening and First Reformed church Sunday school officers announced.
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Nella Louws
Lynden
Wash
Calvin College
Dorothy Westra
Henry Jacobsma
Charles Jacobsma
Cornelia
John Ter Louw
Pella
Earl Kooper
Polk City
Henry Poppen
The
Western Seminary
Holland
Mich
Ter Louw
Neal de Langes
Harry Boender
East 158Th Street
Boender
171St Street
South Park Avenue
159Th Street
First Reformed Church
Sundya School
John Jay Gouwens
Connie Ver Duin
William Wognum
Cora Gouwens
William Nichels
Flint
John Ver Muellen
Dick Rietveld
Jim Shilling
Laota
Minn
John Robert Vyverberg
Buffalo
N. Y
Buda Company
Wanted Clean Cotton Rags For Sale
Wanted clean cotton rags at five cents per pound. Pointer office note seeks supplies and directs interested parties to contact the office for details.
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Pointer
Dr Laird T Hites to Address High School P T A
Thornton Township high school and Junior college P T A meets Tuesday evening November 25 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. Dr Laird T Hites of the Central Y M C A college will discuss Mental Hygiene for Parents and Teachers. Junior college presents Hi Jinks Nite a diversified revue on November 28 at 8 o'clock with each community offering a feature.
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Thornton Township High School
Laird T. Hites
Central Y.M.C.A
Tickvie
Gow
Sandridge Methodist Church Sunday services notice
Sandridge Methodist Church on Lincoln Avenue at Sibley Boulevard lists services for Sunday November 23 with Morning worship at 9 15 a m Sunday church school at 10 30 a m Stanley Steinke serves as superintendent for Hi league at 5 p m Catechism class meets Thursday 3 30 at Berger school and the Christian Discipleship clinic meets Thursday 7 30 to study Colossians chapter two Also an onion set ground rental offer of 20 or 30 acres via John Ravesfoot Jr South Holland Ill 29 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Steinke
Berger School
Christian Discipleship Clinic
Colossians
John Ravesfoot, Jr
South Holland
Ill
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