Boat Tragedy Claims Produce Merchant in Lake Calumet
South Holland resident Jacob Hillegonds 33 died Sunday after his front seat was tossed from a boat on Lake Calumet during a sharp turn. Operator R Yost attempted rescue but Hillegonds drowned. life preserver failed. Funeral set at First Reformed Church with burial at Oak Glen. Survived by wife Leona, daughter Joanne, parents, and several siblings.
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Jacob Hillegonds
Normal Avenue
Leona de Waard
South Holland
Lake Calumet
R. Yost
Hillegonds
Yost
First Reformed Church
F. Doezema
Oak Glen Cemetery
de Young
Leona
Joanne
Chris
John
Henry
Harry, Jr
Florence Bennema
Gertrude Oostman
Marjorie
Clara Anne
Child Dies in Indiana Lake Vacation Heart Attack
Patricia Jean De Young, fourteen months old, died in her mother's arms while vacationing at Indiana Lake, Michigan. She appeared healthy, talked to her mother, then suffered a heart attack. Burial followed at Oakridge Cemetery after service by Rev. S. Vroon. She was granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Einstein Van Druren and Mr. and Mrs. John Witvoct.
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Patricia Jean de Young
Owen de Young
Indiana Lake
Mich
Dowagree Mortuary
de Young
Tansine
Vroon
Oakridge Cementery
Eastein van Druren
John Witvoct
Local Christian school hires four teachers and welcomes returning staff
Dorothy Westra, a Calvin College graduate, teaches at the 108th-surec Christian school. Nellie Sehiline of Montana plans to return to Lake the third and fourth grades. Due to rising enrollment, a fourth teacher was added. Cornelia Ter Louw will visit Belmont, then re-enter Pella school in September. her brother John will join as a sophomore. Rev J Ter Louw and Elder Ver Duin attend Chicago Classics in Newton. Mrs Gerrit Schepel underwent gall bladder surgery at Ingalls Memorial and is recovering.
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Dorothy Westra
Calvin College
Surec Christian School
Nellie Sehiline
Montana
Cornelia Ter Louw
Belmont
Pella
John
Cornelia
J. Ter Louw
Ver Duin
Chicago
The
Reformed Churches
Newton, Jr
Gerrit Schepel
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Bruggeman Brings Bruggeman to Brand Union in TL
Hilda Bruggeman daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Bruggeman of 159th street united in marriage with Richard Brand of Phoenix TL on Saturday August 30. The ceremony took place at the First Reformed parsonage with Rev John Ter Louw officiating. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs John Sutton and the bride's mother. A reception for the immediate family followed at the Bruegeman home. The couple will live with the Bruegemans for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Bruggeman
Bert Bruggeman
159Th Street
Richard Brand
Phoenix
First Reformed Church
John Ter Louw
John Sutton
Bruegeman
Bruegemans
Seven McNary Family Struck by Car. Fatal Crash in Ridge Park
A westbound coupe driven by Garnard LeRoy Singleton struck the McNary family of seven as they waited to cross Ridge road after a church festival. Mrs. McNary died at St. Margaret's hospital. Delano 7, and four other sons aged 8 to 11, plus the father Leonard, are in serious or near death. Singleton and three others were with him. he is charged with manslaughter. Funeral services for Mrs Buella McNary will be held Friday.
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McNary
Ridge Road
Wicker Park
Garnard LeRoy Singleton
Cedar Lake
Raymond
Singleton
McNarys
Walter Swets
Wighland
Leonard McNary
John Witvliet
Missouri
Buella McNary
Schroeder
Lansing
Bowling League Selects Eight Captains For Season
The eight top bowlers from last year chose captains Tuesday night. Teams include Tosa Nou with Nel von Tacobs and T. Hatfield, and seven other squads led by Nick F. De Young, Milton Paartberg, John De Young, C. C. Rickert, Ed. Becker, Anthony Jacobs, and John Jacobs. First matches set for September 16 at nine at Redd-Bo lanes Harvey with handicap in use.
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Tosa Nou
Nel von Tacobs
Cant. T. Hatfield
J. van Sehouwen
Bernard van der Aa
Richard Price
Nick F. de Young
Arnold de Young
Hiram Jacobs
Kansfield
P. Peerbolte
Milton Paartberg
Williard van Drunen
Gerrit Meyer
Gerrit Schepel
Jacob Agegen
John de Young
Julius Mulder
Nick de Young
J. van der Giessen
Harold Ver Duin
C. C. Rickert
Clarence Rinkema
John Rietveld
Ted F. Voss
Louis de Vries
Ed. Becker
Harvey
Christian Reformed Church Services Schedule
Pastor I Westra leads Sunday services with Holland and English preaching at 9 00 a m and 1 30 p m respectively. Sunday school at 2 00 p m. Evening preaching at 7 30 p m by the pastor.
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Christian Reformed Church
I. Westra
Holland
Bethany Christian Reformed Church Service Schedule
Rev. S. Vroon presides with three services on Sunday September 7. Morning worship at 9 a.m. The First Command. 1:30 p.m. Regular service. 3:00 p.m. Sunday school.
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Bethany Christian Reformed Church
S. Vroon
First Reformed Church Sunday Schedule and Family News
First Reformed Church led by Rev. J. S. Ter Louw lists services in Tinelish and Holland languages with times 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Evangelical sessions include "Loving the Brethren" and "What Think Ye of Christ" with "Now the Christian Life Begins" at 7:30 p.m. The Leonard S. Van Deursen family and Mr and Mrs Clarence Tabji return from a Wisconsin vacation.
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First Reformed Church
J. S. Ter Louw
Christ
Christian Endeavor
Leonard S. van Deursen
Clarence Tabji
Wisconsin
Riverdale Girl Dolores Schaefer is Honored at Bridal Shower
Miss Dolores Schaefer daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Schaefer was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Ida Anderson at 288 East 186th Street with co host Mrs Henry Krickall. Attendees included Mrs Walter Cowser and many neighbors. the event featured aqua and rose floral decor and a luncheon with a bride and four bridesmaids as a centerpiece. Gifts were sent by several guests unable to attend.
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Dolores Schaefer
Frank Schaefer
Leyden Avenue
Ida Anderson
East 186Th Street
Stenry Krickall
Bunce
Effie Weaver
Liberty Pumiati
John Kriekan
Vaiss Mary Palagi
Riverdale Soldier Praises U.S.O. Drive For Recreation
Private Wilmer Stutzhiem of Riverdale explains U.S.O. aims to provide recreation halls for soldiers at Camp Croft and Indian Town Gap. He notes 20 000 troops and limited South camp facilities, urging local support to boost morale. Also reports birth of baby girl to the Ketlaars in Evergreen Park.
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Lavine Ih
Dey Caps
Wilmer Stutzhiem
Riverdale
Camp Croft
South Carolina
Indian Town Gap
U. S. Army
U.S.O
Uncle Sam
South
For Sale: Warehouse Space and Storm Windows Offered
Warehouse for rent and five storm windows 67 by 28 inches for sale. Mrs. N. Van Zanten located at 15910 S Indiana Ave So Holland Hil. 18 16. FOR SALE two burner Florence circulating oil theater heater two tone brown and tan. Reasonable for quick sale. Peter P Van Der Zee at 143 West 159th So Holland 18 16.
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Florence
Peter P. van der Zee
West 159Th
Holland
For Sale Bean Clover and Timothy Hay
John E. Christensen of LeRoy Indiana offers bean clover and timothy hay for sale. Contact via phone 8020L2. Item listed November 14 pattern.
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Bean, Clover
Timothy Hay
John E. Christensen
LeRoy, Ind
Hammond Family Guests Visit Riverdale Hosts
Mrs. Eric McClellan and children Patsy and Chuckie of Hammond Indiana were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Michalski of Riverdale on Sunday August 31.
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Eric McClellan
Patsy
Chuckie
Hammond, Ind
Joe Michalski
Riverdale
Lost Elgin pocket watch and knife chain in Dolton
Public notice of a missing white gold Elgin pocket watch with knife and chain reported in Dolton with a liberal reward offered. Contact 750 for information or return of item.
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Dolton
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Patricia
Jean de Young
Bruggeman
Michigan
Walt
159Th and
Indiana Ave
Holland, Ill
Wilmer Stutzhiem, Co. E. 111Th Iafntry
Indian Town Gap, Pa
Gerrit Ketlaar
Roseland Community Hospital
Ketelaars
Evergreen Park
Irvine’s
Halsted
Dale
E. 137Th St. Riverdale
Ruby Keeler
Ozzie Nelson & Band
Andy Devine
Richard Arlen
SUN
Little ‘Fough
Bng News
Green Hornet
Jacqueline Wells
Lyle Talbot
Frank Craven
Roger Pryor
Eileen O'Hearn
Ham
Res
Dalton
Samuel K. Avery
Hohman Ave
Powerhouse
Cinders
Barrett
C. D. Dursema
S. Chicago Rd
Wit
Mary Beth GE Cipece Montog Hughes Gomery
Eddie Albert
Joan Leslie
Ictator
Pallette Goddard
Cartoon
Mr. Wolf
Late News
David Warshall
Bruce
Virginia Field
Jerome Cowan
Rose
Margaret Ickwood
Barry K. Barnes
Emlyre Tilliams
Wheaties
Pork Chops
Dolton 770
Theo. Koch
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