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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1941
Page
2
Numerous Thanksgiving visits and dinners mark the Dolton Riverdale area with gatherings at Wenzels, Kuesters, McGehees, and other homes. A wedding reception follows a ceremony at the Calumet Commercial club for the Dolton couple who will establish a home in Dolton soon.
Miss Evelyn McCarthy daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nimtz of Riverdale married Rogers C. Anderson son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Anderson of Hazelcrest on Thursday evening November 20 at seven o'clock in Our Savior's Community Church. Rev. R. C. Shawl officiated. The altar featured white chrysanthemums palms and candlebra. Mrs. Bogen played the wedding march and soloist Mr. Hathaway sang several songs. The bride wore white faille taffeta with a three yard train and long tulle veil secured by a lillies-of-the-valley tiara. She carried a white bouquet.
Miss Margaret Newald daughter of Martin Newald of Riverdale and Robbin McCready of Chicago wed last Wednesday evening November 19 at 7 30 at St Paul Lutheran church. Rev Walter J Kemnitz officiated. The bride wore an eggshell taffeta gown with long train and tiara while carrying a white prayer book. Bridesmaids wore green and rust taffeta gowns. Best man was Joseph Luptak of Chicago. A quartet sang and was accompanied by E Q O Haase.
After the ceremony an organist played while a reception followed at the Pipe o’ Peace country club for immediate family and friends. The couple then left on a wedding trip to northern Wisconsin and now reside at the bride’s father’s home.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during our bereavement. Rev Kemnitz Riverdale and Dalton police for words and help, those who sent flowers and donated their cars.
The Ivanhoe Garden club will hold its annual Christmas party at the Riverdale village hall Friday at eight. Members will bring a grab bag gift for the event and an interesting program is planned by Mrs. Mason Phillips. Santa Claus is expected to attend to help ensure an enjoyable evening.
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