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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1959
Page
10
Community reports include a linen shower for Prudence Ritchie at Mrs. Clarence Brouwers home, announcements of births to local families, and several church activities. Events cover Jr Missionary meeting, Melvin Hagen ordination, Laymen society dinner, Camp Manitoqua outing, Mary and Martha Banquet, and vacations of local residents plus Labor Day travel.
The Girls League Banquet will be held at the First Reformed Church on Friday October 9. The event is hosted for all members and attendees to celebrate community service and fellowship.
The marriage took place at First Reformed church chapel on Friday September 11 at 8 pm. Rev T F Zandstra officiated the double ring ceremony. The bride Mrs Anne Koster of South Holland and groom Nick Prime of West Chester Ill will reside in West Chester after a honeymoon.
The Hammond Christian Reformed Church will hold a dedication service on Wednesday evening September 30 with Rev. Harold Dekker of Calvin Seminary as the main speaker.
Robert D. Lagestee, son of Mr and Mrs Peter Lagestee, has been released from military service after completing his tour of duty.
The marriage of Prudence Ritchie and Willis Gouwens will be solemnized at the First Methodist Church in Harvey on Saturday September 19 at 3:00 pm.
Mrs. Ted Paarlberg hosted a Thursday gathering of women to prepare for the Mission Circle meeting at the First Reformed church. Miss Marie Erffmeyer is scheduled to speak at the evening event.
Ailing Ronald De Young lies in Highland Park hospital and is scheduled for foot surgery, with doctors preparing the procedure and care team coordinating the treatment plan.
Anton Veld het a well known horse dealer and retired farmer born November 22 1877 in South Holland died September 8 after a lingering illness at Ingalls Memorial hospital Funeral services were conducted September 11 by Rev T F Zandstra at Vroegh Funeral Home Interment in Oak Ridge cemetery Survivors include his wife Marie a daughter Jane Boomsma two sons Egbert and Clarence five grandchildren and two great grandchildren two brothers Dr Edward and Dr Nick Veld
Drake University in Des Moines attracts families including Mr and Mrs Rien Vander Wall and Mr and Mrs Elmer De Vries who brought their sons Dean and Larry to explore pharmacy study opportunities this weekend.
The university report notes that the boys have been employed at Rexall Pharmacy in South Holland during their high school years.
Inspirational Mission meetings run September 16 23 and 30 and October 7 at Bethany Christian Reformed Church. Speakers are Reformed Bible Institute figures Revs William Masselink D H Waiters and John Schaal for the first three sessions. The fourth aligns with the National Day of Prayer with Rev R E Van Horn II as speaker.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Dalton Methodist Church invites the public to its annual Bazaar and Tea in Fellowship Hall on Tuesday September 22 from 2 to 8 p.m. Displays include fancy goods potholders aprons knitted and crocheted items toys cards candy and bakery items.
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