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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1940
Page
6
Winnie Schaap and Harry Van Drunen wed at the First Christian Reformed parsonage in South Holland with a wine velvet gown and a rose and aster bouquet. A family reception followed as they begin housekeeping on Chicago road. Peerbolte Usher duo marry at Kentland Methodist church in a blue dress ceremony. The couple plans to reside in Hammond Indiana.
Tohanna I Poor tinga daughter of Mrs Poortinga Munster Michigan wed Herry Oostman son of Mr and Mrs Simon Oostman of South Treland West 158th Street on September 21 in the parsonage of the Christian Reformed Church Highland Indiana. Dr M Van Dyke performed the ceremony. The bride wore blue taffeta and roses. They were attended by Mr and Mrs Fred Swets and plan to live with the groom's parents.
Forty bowlers gathered Tuesday at Coopers alleys as South Holland starts its bowling season. Merchants league teams include South Holland Bank, Joe's Barber Shop, De Young's Furniture, Dalenbere & Gouwens, Dutch Mill Servier, Hoekstra Cleaning Co, Fancher Printing Co, and Gouwens Farm Supply with players listed. Jacob Mossell is ill. An annual Women’s Missionary Union meeting set for October 10 in Chicago with multiple speakers from China India Brazil and the Zuni mission.
The Ladies Mission Society of Bethany Christian Reformed will meet this evening at the church. The Jubilee Singers will give a sacred concert October 5 at 8 p.m. in Roosevelt School auditorium led by James A Mundy. The South Holland Chamber of Commerce plans a regular meeting in Roosevelt School dining room on Friday October 4. A baby girl Patricia Arn was born September 25 at Ingalls Memorial hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Van Der Giesen. The Gouwens school PTA will host a huneco party Friday night October 4 at 7 30 p.m. Admission 25 cents, refreshments free. The Rev. J S S Ter Louw declined a call from Hamilton Michigan Reformed church. Various social events include a birthday party for Sydeline Buurstra and a shower for Betty Ann Swets ahead of her upcoming marriage to Clarence Van Kane. A shed fire damaged a Blanche Taylor home. local fire department responded.
Miss Adriana Greenway daughter of Henry Greenway Chicago wed Lester Albrecht son of Mr and Mrs Albrecht Dalton Illinois on Saturday September 28 Rev Taylor St Stephens Church performed the ceremony The bride wore soldier blue dress and black patent accessories Attendant Ruth Petersen wore green dress with brown accessories Best man Warren Coleman reception for 50 guests at groom parents home The couple own a home in Springfield and reside at 629 Sheridan Street Dalton Illinois
Listings advertise lots for sale on Cottage Grove and Evans Avenues north of 159th Street. Contact John Van Der Bilt at 121 East 159th Street, South Holland, Illinois, phone 2234J. Also "Girl for general house work" wanted no Sundays. assists with cooking. contact Beverly at 53u3 or write Weaver at 2041 West 110th Place, Chicago, Illinois.
In loving memory of our dear husband and father Dick H De Young who passed away two years ago October 38rd. A happy home we once enjoyed How sweet the memory still. But death hath left a loneliness This world can never fill. Loving wife and children.
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