The Holland Evening Sentinel from Holland, Michigan • Page 11

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17,1969 THB HOLLAND, MICHIGAN, EVENING SENTINEL PAGE THREE 100 YEABS OLD Only one candle this beautifully decorated birthday cake, but it represents a hundred years for Dr Zacha- ty Veldhuis, the oldest firing graduate of Hope Academy, the forerunner of Hope College. Dr. Vddhuis was honored at the college Tuesday in celebration of his 100th birthday anniversary which he wfll observe Friday. (left to right) are the Rev. Warren Burgess, pastor of Haven Reformed Church of which the Vekmuaes are charter members, Mrs.

Veldhuis, Dr. Vddhuis, Mrs. Burgess and Mrs. Marian Stryker, head of the Hope College Alumni Association. The reception was held in FheJpc HalL (Hope College photo) 100-Year-OLd Hamilton Resident to Be Honored HAMILTON Amidst a busy holiday season the community of Hamilton is pausing to pay tribute to one of its local residents, Dr.

Zachary Veldhuis, who will mark his 100th birthday anniversary Friday. In celebration of the occasion Haven Reformed Church, of which both Dr. and Mrs. Veldhuis are charter members, is hosting a community and area- wide open house for the centenarian and his wife on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pjn. in the fellowship room of the church.

Friends and relatives from various parts of the United States are expected for the happy occasion. On Tuesday Dr. and Mrs. Veldhuis were honored at a birthday luncheon at Hope College in Phelps Hall. Among the congratulations and best wishes received by the centenarian was a letter from President and Mrs.

Nixon. Dr. Veldhuis was born in Overisel in 1869. He was graduated from the Detroit College of Medicine (the forerunner of Wayne State University) with a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Surgery in 1896. Wayne State University recently honored Mm with a centennial dinner at WStPs annual alumni reunion.

He spent most of his career in government work as a meat inspector, working at various times in Kansas City, St. Louis, the prairie states and in Detroit. Dr. Veldhuis continues to live a robust life, even now occa sionally inspecting meat for the Fillmore Beef Company in Hoi land. He enjoys fishing and outdoor activities which include working in Ms yard and garden.

He also sings regularly with the Haven Church choir and is even now preparing for the Christmas cantata which will be given next Sunday evening. Dr. Veldhuis thoroughly enjoys living. He and his wife, Josie, a young 83, take part in many activities in the area. He still drives his own car during the daytime hours.

They reside Hamilton in the home which be helped to construct in 1947. He has been very active in the Reformed Church, throughout Ms lifetime, having served as Sunday School teacher, consistory member and also as a delegate to General Synod on several occasions. He has been active and is still very much interested in the World Home Bible League, be is a lifetime member of the Hamilton Rod and Gun Club, and has been given an honorary lifetime membership in the Hamilton Lions Club which honored Dr. and Mrs. Veldhuis at a dinner on Tuesday evening.

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Vandenberg Jewelry KiwanisClub Hears Member M. Hardenberg Marty Hardenberg of the Holland Police Department a also a Kiwanis member presented the program at the club's weekly meeting Hondav at the Hotel Warm Friend. Hardenberg reviewed the activity of the newly formeij communifywide committee dealing with the drug problem, and its basic objectives of rehabilitation and education. A film entitled "Pit of Despair" followed, which portrayed the path of those falling victim to drug abuse. President Avery Baker presided, Chet Smith introduced speaker and Bob Brewer gave the The president also read a communication from Kiwanis International congratulating the Holland club on its Dec.

1ft 30th anniversary. Jefferson School PTA Holds Family Carol Sing Jefferson School's PTA held its annual family carol sing Tuesday evening. Children and parents a outside around a lighted Christmas Tree; accompanied by Mrs. Howard Douwstra. This was followed by room visitation and refreshments.

Hostesses were Mrs. Erwin Ter Haar, Mrs. Walter Long, Mrs. Burton Borr, and Mrs. Calvin Koning.

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Boeve and Mr. and Mrs. Vern Schipper greeted at the door.

210 COtUGE PH. Gerrit Lugten Family Celebrates Christmas The annual Christmas party of the Gerrit Lugten family was field Saturday at Bosch's in Zeeland. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Lugten, Mr.

and Mrs. Julius Lugten, Mr. and Mrs. Steroid Lugten, Carol and Shely, Mr. and Mrs.

Harv Lugten and Lori, Mr, and Mrs. Jim Jugten, Karen, Bonny and toger, Mr. and Mrs. Gord Lugen, Mr. and Mrs.

Ken Lugten, Brent and Elaine, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Veltkamp a Jcottie, Mr. and Mrs. Jack feldheer, Jennifer and Jerry, and Mrs.

Stu Woldrmg, Mark and Shelly, Mr. and Mrs. rry Lugten, Reed Sloothaak, Sandy Lugten, Randy Gootnicfc and Rose Lugten. Mr. and Mrs.

Gerrit Lugten celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary Dec. 11. Town Talk 'Back year at MM, tfce frmtmr a Dee. far the PaaHy far tfce inMiays an i a the Cal the 3M-2311 ack far the ChristBtaa cr MML year to The News- nark it "CWict- News." Please tvpe Mi list a tele- MJBher ef the tender. staff will ap- ftceiate the eiiftratiM ef leaden Mary 6ae Knoper of Hope College was guest flutist at the Pake Heights, HL, Christian Reformed Church Christmas choir concert Sunday.

The choir, under the direction of David Naylor, a Hope graduate, presented a program of reading and music with flute accompaniment. The Woodside Volteyettes will hold their Christmas party Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Woodside Elementary School. There will be a gift exchange. A total of 332 pints of blood were donated at a two day clinic held by the Ottawa County Chapter, American Red Cross, Monday end Tuesday in Grand Haven.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Green of Westlake, Ohio, announce the birth of a daughter, Jennifer Marie, born Monday, Mrs. Green is the former Connie Norlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Carroll Norlin of Holland. Fred Bertsch, principal of Holland High School, will be chairman of the program to be presented Thursday for the Holland Rotary Club meeting in the Warm Friend HoteL The program will include numbers by the Holland High Concert Choir, Boys' Glee Club and Madrigal Singers under the direction of Harvey Meyer. Word was received this morning of the birth of a son, James Andrew, to Mr. and Mrs. John R.

Vande Wege of DeerfieW, 111. The paternal grandparents are Mr. and J. J. Vande Wege of 320 West 18th St.

The father is a former Sentinel carrier. Miss Marcia Mulder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mulder of 315 West 20th left by plane for Modesto Calif, where she will spend the holidays with her brother, the Rev. and Mrs.

Roger Mulder. Faculty Dames Hold Progressive Dinner The appetizers and main course were served in the homes of 31 faculty members Friday night. The dessert course was served at Marigold Lodge. Nearly 200 persons attended the gala affair. Mrs.

Glenn Van Wieren sang a couple if numbers with her guitar and the group gathered around fce piano to sing Christmas Carols, with Mrs. Robert Palma at the piano. The dinner, which began at 6:30 was one of the annual Jrograms of the Faculty Dames md the chairmen were Mrs. faul Van Faasen and Mrs. David Myers.

The Faculty Dames wfll again open their homes for a post fame coffee on February 28. next regular meeting will be Jan. 22 at 9:30 a.m. ia Phelps HalL Engaged Local Calendar Of Events Miss Doris Van Drunen The engagement of Miss Doris Van Drunen to David Vander Meulen is announced by her mother, Mrs. Seymour Van Drunen, 108 West 27th St Her father is the late Rev.

Van Drunen. Mr. Vander Meulen is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Vander Meulen, 427 Hazel Ave.

Both are seniors at Calvin College. A June wedding is being planned. Jean Teens Carol After Annual Christmas Party Approximately 120 a Teens and their guardians enjoyed a Christmas pot-luck at Jefferson School Monday evening. Arrangements for the party were made bv Mrs. Fred Lound's and Mrs.

C. Rorick's Jean Teen group. OT Girls in the group are: Susait in City Hall Dugout. VFW Post Holds Annual Event In Grand Rapids nuucut viuu The annual Christinas party Christmas potluek at E. E.

Fell I sponsored by Henry Walters Junior High gym. Pest 2144, VFW, was held for 7:00 Holland Archery Club 73 patients of the Michigan (adults and juniors), Veterans Facility of Grand Rap- fOMGKT 6:30 Ladies Athletic Club Shore Community Club. 7:30 Zeeland TOPS ids Sunday afternoon. Club! Twenty-one members of the local VFW auxiliary passed out IB.i IB A. wei Btckel, Debby Horn, i a 7:45 Tulip City Rock Club I ice cream, cake and oranges to Lnunri rvnthi.

Kia. i 252 patients in the hospital. Lound, Cynthia Nies, Diane Overway, Debby Rorick, Kris Vanden Berg, a a Van Hekken, Chris Van Raalte and Kathy Westrate. The a were decorated with boughs and Christmas candles and ornaments. Elton Berkompas led the group in the Camp Fire Blessing before the dinner and group singing after the dinner.

Kristt Haiker from Mrs. M. Hardenberg's and Mrs. T. Husted's group accompanied the sing.

Diane Lound, vice president of the Jean Teen cabinet made arrangements for the a Teens to go Christmas caroling after the dinner. The group caroled at the Holland Hospital and at a number of shut-ins' homes. A special treat was the opportunity to carol at the home of one of the Jean Teen girls, Karen Geertman, for her mother Mrs. Pearl Geertman who just returned from the in Civic Center. THURSDAY Many of the patients had to be 9:30 Erutha Rebekah hobo personally by the members breakfast at Mrs.

Walter Van I of the auxiliary. Entertainment Vulpen. I was furnished by members of 12:10 --Rotary Club at Hotel! the Magnachords of Holland. Warm Friend. i Twelve members of the Dads 1:00 Adult Shuffleboard in of Foreign Service Veterans Civic Center.

were in charge of the 218 resi- Crunching TOPS I dents of the Rankin building. Club at St. Francis School. These patients are able to move 7:30 Harrington Women's about They were given oop ice Athletic Club, school gym. cream, cake and oranges'.

A film program at sports film was shown bv Junior Herrick Library. Vice Commander Robert Kugel- 7:30 a i Celery)berg of the local VFW. Kusel- -w-r I Munchers TOPS Club, in Ham-1 ilton Bank Bldg. 7:30 Dads of Foreign Service Veterans, in VFW HalL of World War Northside Branch, Peoples Bank. 8:00 Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon i Alt Saints' Parish Hall, Saugatuck Vollevettes in Woodside School.

berg also took movies of the Builders Group hospital and for Debby Polinsky's brother at the Holland Hospital. is also a member of the Jean Teens LJ I j. The Jean Teens are banquet ior high members of the Camp Fire Girls. Jean Teen guardians and groups attending the party were: Mrs. E.

Berkompas, Mrs. B. Williams, Mrs. Mott, Mrs. Lound, Mrs Rorick, Mrs.

N. Lamberts, Mrs T. Meyer, Mrs. R. Clark, Mrs.

HI" Miss Marilyn C. Midle Mr. and Mrs. George Romeyn of Grand Rapids, former Holland residents, announce the engagement of their daughter, Marilyn C. Midle, to Howard W.

Creswick of Grand Rapids. Miss Midle is a senior at Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, where she is affiliated i Delta PM Alpha Sorority. Mr. Creswick is a senior at Michigan Technological University, Houghton, and is affiliated with Phi Eta Sigma Fraternity and is chairman of the Tri Campus Big Brother Association. A July wedding is being planned.

8 to 11 50 BOOTERY 11 W. 8th St. IEWSPAPES! Ph. 392.2821 Eastern Star Group Holds Yule Party Forty Past Matrons, Patrons and guests of the Order of Eastern Star, 40, were hosted by Mr. and Mrs.

Clifford Hopkins last Thursday evening. A cooperative dinner was served at 6:30 p.m. after which the annual gift" exchange was held and carols were sung. The Matron of the chapter Mrs. Bess Whitney, and the Patron, William Broker, were guests of the group and each spoke briefly.

Mrs. Marjorie Van Howe, president of the Past Matrons Club, also spoke. The Christmas a for members of the chapter wfll be held Thursday evening in the social room of the Masonic Hall at 6:30 p.m. A potluek supper wfll be served. Each is to bring a dish for the supper and own table service.

Hospital Notes Admitted to Holland Hospital Tuesday were Mrs. Harlow De Jonge, Hamilton; Kevin Mflls, 577 South Shore Lydia Longoria, 354 West 21st Deborah Townsend, 46469 62rd Debra Haak, 717 East Lincoln Zeeland; Kraig Brolick, Grand Haven; Hayward Jones, West Olive; Mrs. Henry Drenten, route 1, Hamilton; George Cook, 719 Ruth and Dick Nieuwsma, 602 Pleasant Ave. Discharged Tuesday Carrie Vande Vusse, 22 East 21st Mrs. Guy De Kamp, 11 West 14th Vaughn Goodwin, 12901 James St; Mrs.

Anthony Westerhof, 148 South 160th; a Schrlpsema, 84 West 19th St; Mrs. Harry Burgess and baby, East 13th St; Mrs. John E. Hopkins and baby, 3895 142nd John Olthoff, 119 East 16th Amy Tammen, Grand Haven; Mrs. George Tippett, 427 East Eighth St; John Weiricb, Douglas, and Dale a 696 Lfllian.

-f VMUA, M. Hardenberg, Mrs. T. Husted, Mrs. T.

Vander Yacht, Mrs Knowles and Mrs. D. Conklin. Questers Hold Yule Meeting The Christine Van Raalte Chapter of Questers met at the home of Mrs. William De Vries on Butternut Dr.

on Monday at 6:30 pjn. Decorations included American and Swedish Christmas customs and traditions. A gift exchange and potluek dinner were held. A program followed. Mrs.

De Vries talked on Swedish Christmas customs and traditions. In Sweden the holiday celebration is begun on Dec. 13, St. Lucia's Day. It lasts one month until Jan.

13, St Knute's Day. Prizes Charles were won by Mrs. Van Der Ven, Mrs. Jane Lampen, and Mrs'. John KteinhekseL Those attending were the Mesdames John Bremer, Cooper, Fred Davis, Harry Frissel, John Kleinheksel, Jane Lampen.

Lawrence Me Cormick, F. J. Palacek, Kent Thompson, Gffl Van Hoven, Charles Van Der Ven, Peter Visser, a Walterink, Charles Ver Berg Carl Eggebrecht, Glen Klopfenstein, Robert Long, Frank Sinke, Maurice Rvpstra, Mary Van Dyke. Hostesses to the affair were Mrs. Wffliam De Vries, president, Mrs.

Me Cormick, secretary, Mrs. Harry Wendt Next meeting wfll be Jan. 26. Fourth Reformed Guild Holds Christmas Meet The Singing Boys, a group of 38, fourth, fifth and sixth graders Holland Christian Schools, presented "A Festival of Lessons and Carols" under the direction of Miss Albertha Bratt to the Women's Guild for Christian Service cf Fourth Re- In Holiday Inn The Holland Area Builders Association held its Christmas banquet at the Holiday Inn on Tuesdav evening. Members entertained i wives.

The banquet featured musical numbers by the well known 16-year-old blind pianist, Russ Allgier, accompanied by his sisters on various musical instruments. Members of the association staged a novelty fashion show showing off their newest creations such as the "Box" afternoon gown and the "Door" evening fashion. President Bill Boersma presided, at the meeting and welcomed all members and their wives. Executive secretary Marvin Freestone recognized the accomplishments of Bfll Boersma and Ed Harrington in securing new members for the association. They are now members of the "Spike-Club" which is comprised of members of Building associations throughout the country who have done out-, standing work in the solicita tion of new members.

entire event. The Magnachords again furnished entertainment The 260 domiciliary residents of the facility gathered in the main dining room for their tertaimnent Prizes were awarded and treats were given by 17 members of the VFW. Santa Glaus played an important part for this afternoon entertainment. Holland Veterans of Foreign Wars Post is the only post in the state of Michigan that sponsors a party for all the residents at the Veterans Facility. Department Service Officer Ben Cuperus was chairman for this event with Auxiliary Hospital a i a Mrs.

Richard Nead and Henry Visscher as cochairmen. Marriage Licenses Ottawa County Stoney Lee Poynter, 22, and Tannette Marie Baker, 25, Hot- land; Ronald Benson, 21, Spring Lake, and Linda Murphy, 19, Lansing; Richard L. Olsen, 22, Spring Lake, and Claudia Hier, 18, Nunica; Brett W. Stanger, 22, Konde. and Carol Neal, 22, Grand Haven.

Daniel G. Berg, 22. and Susan North, 19, Grand Haven; Donald J. Johnson, Holland, 21, and Betty Jean Vanden Bosch, 18, Zeeland; Charles A. Lemarbre, 18, and Kimberly Blair, 17, Grand Rapids; Paul Allen Cook, 23, Holland, and Judy Ann Vander Wall, 25.

Grand Rapids; Richard Lee Du Shane, 25, and Jeanene Wfllo Doll, 23, Grand Haven; Jim E. Lipe, 28, and Carol Lee Bradham, 26, Holland. formed Church. The Christmas inspirational Mrs. De Roos Entertains At Pine Rest Circle Meet Mrs.

Catherine De Roos presented a Christmas reading, "Bridget's Burden" and also gave an object lesson as program for the Pine Rest Circle 10 meeting held Monday evening in Maple Avenue Christian Reformed Church. Devotions were conducted by Mrs. J. Vande Wege. Refreshments were served by Mrs.

G. Renmk, Mrs. J. Ritsema and Mrs. A.

Schipper of Bethel Reformed Church. IM give them a choice of exclusive gifts with The Four Seasons GIFT CERTIFICATE meeting was held Dec. 9 at the church. Program committee was Mrs. R.

De Weerd, Mrs. J. Post and Mrs. R. Stepaaek.

after the business meeting conducted by Mrs. H. Van Bruggen, the closing prayer was given by Mrs. G. Voorhorst.

Refreshments served from a Christmas buffet by members of the Afternoon Circle. Four Girls Born In Area Hospitals A daughter. HoUy Jean, was born Tuesday in Holland Hospital to Mr. and -Mrs. George Fenton of 430 South Maple in Zeeland; also a daughter, Rhonda Kay, born today to itr.

and Mrs. Daniel Boerman of 729 Rfley St In Zeeland Community Hospital, a daughter Ruth Margaret, was born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bosman, of route 1, Zeeland. Born today is a daughter, Lisa Sue, to "Mr, and Airs.

Cornie De Vos of 616 Evergreen, Jenison. Exchange Club Meeting Features Skit, Carols The Holland Exchange Club met for its regular meeting Monday in the Hotel a Friend. Following luncheon, a program of Christmas carols and a humorous skit were given. Don Schippers, vice president, presided at the meeting. World Of Pharmacy Mack" Smith R.

PH. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW! when children can or them. If rot can box or often our way to reach it. A useful far you, can be poison to child. Keep medicines hidden and out af math in locked cabinet when pos- iibb.

Also, never take medicine hi front of they may went to follow your example. 7. Always destroy unused medt- ctne remaining from a prescription. If your doctor advitet you to stop taking a drug before it has all been vied, destroy the remaining portion by flushing it down toilet. Many children have been poisoned by swallowing leftover meditinex carelessly put aside by adults.

B. Do not take additional without asking a doctor. Sometimes various combinations of products can be dangerous. For instance, sleeping pills should not be used with some sedatives. More Next Week Yes, drugs can be dangerous.

That it why pharmacists have to be professionals. IT'S FOR PROTECTION. WADE DRUG 166 W. 13th St. Phone EX 2-9564.

Delivery American Greeting Cards Barton Candies Full Photographic Depf. 5 Congratulations To The Winners Of WESTRATE'S ANNIVERSARY DRAWING FOUR S50.00 GIFT CERTIFICATES will be oresenied to: Miss Dee Van Der Baan 333 Uns Holland Miss Lynne Walchenback 303 Gilmore Hall Holland AAiss teresa Skufnik 700 Wildwood Driva Holland Mrs. Bill Zeerip 30 Carlton Zeeland Thank ycu for helping us celebrate our Fourth Anniversary Norm a and Warren Diekema and t5 West 8th Jr. Holland, Mich. EWSPAP.E.RS.