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THE POINTER, Thursday, November 19, 1959 Mrs. Willard Olthoff SOUTH HOLLAND EDison 1-373 A I A ))- Yin crt-Aj i Photo by Sears, Roebuck and Co. WHITE OR BRIGHT those seem to be the passwords to chic if it's KNITS you have in mind. Such easy to wear, easy to fit, costumes as those pictured here have already won high praise from busy American women, but this season please note that they can be selected for their look of luxury, too. Though it may sound madly extravagant all colors, even including WHITE, are practical now Man-made fibers and modern magic have made them MACHINE WASH LE.

Fitting problems and versatility of use are abetted when you choose two piecers, or a two piere PIUS jacket which covers an outfit appropriate for festive occasions. Royal Gun Teams to Compete At International Horse Shotv Ore of the highlights of this year's International Horse Show, to be held in Chicago Nov. 27 to Dec. 5, in conjunction v.ith the 60th International Live Stock Exposition, will be a thiill packed 10-minutc battle action of two British naval gun teams. Gun Teams, known as the "Muscle men of Her Majesty's 1 are rated the 50 toughest in the British Navy.

Their average age is 23. They perform under actual battle conditions in a spectacular of brawn, speed, and rnuscle- cracking action, dispatching tons of artillery guns across obstacles and chasms, simulating acrual English navy battles of the past. They attracted record-breaking crowds in perfoimances last summer at Earl's Court, London, and arc coming to Chicago in their first appearance in the United States. The Exposition will fill the 12-acrc International Arnplii- theatre at the Chicago Stock Yards and will be the largest this vear in its 60 year history. This is due, to the addition of the five dairy cattle breeds to its competitions foi the first time.

Show officials anticipate an entry of more than 10,000 top specimens of beef and dairy cattle, horses, sheep and swine. I Photo by Sears, Roebuck and Co. THE PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY will be requested at many gay holiday parties, now that the festive season is beginning, Sid this year you will want to join the smartly dressed celebrants who are discovering anew the charm and elegance of Black Velveteen. Flattering, versatile, practical, it is available now in fashions for all ages and both sexes. Young mothers dote on those becoming, Chanel-type suits, small daughters adore black velveteen skirts and jumpers with pretty white blouses, even little brother wears party manners to match his black velveteen Eton suit.

Groups like the one in the photograph register dramatically against the red and green and tinsel of traditional Yuletide decorations. Van Der Aa Van Prooyen The marriage of Patricia Ann Van Der Aa and Jack Van Prcoyen was publicly solemnized the First Reformed church of South Holland on November 6th at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. T. F.

Zand- 4ra officiated at the double ring ceremony. Her father, Paul J. Van Der Aa, gave his daughter marriage before an altar beautifully decorated with arrangements of white mum and candelabra. The bride, who is the daughter St. Jude Woman's Club To Hold Nun's Shower "Housewarming" is the theme of the 2nd Nuns Shower to be held on Sunday, November 22.

in the all-purpose room of St. Jud the Apostle School, South Holland, from 2 to 5 p.m. The Shower is being sponsored by the Women's Club of the Parish. Funds raised by thisevent will be given to the Mothers of the Congregation of Notre Dame, to help furnish their living quarters 919 Riverview Holland. Teaching in the Parish school Mother St.

Helen of the Redeemer, principal. Mothers St. Kathleen Francis. St. James Christopher.

St. Monica Jeanne, St. Laura Marie, St. Carolyn of Eucharist, St. Martin de por- res.

and St. Thomas. Lav teachers include: Mesdames John Vandercar, Thomas Conroy, Earl a n. Robert Creighton. Announce Birth Mrs.

and Mrs. William Van Dam announce the birth of a son on November 15th at the Ingalls Memorial hospital. Mrs. Van Dam is the former Viola Veld. Dr.

Edward Veld is the maternal grandfather. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Swets announce the birth of a son on November 9th. Elect Officers The Intermediate Christian En- vmg quarters eavor society of the Calvary Drive, boutn Rf orirLe church held electon of officers as follows: Linda Spiekh- out, president; May Ericks, vice- oresident; Carol De Young, secretary and Jerene Brandsma, treas.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Van Der iThom Fitzgerald, Edward Ku- A.a. 170th Street. South Holland, 7 i Joseoh White.

Thomas Ca- wore a floor length silk mist and Robert McGrath, and Rich- lace gown with a neck- and long sleeves. The bod- 'ce was accented by a empire -vaist trimmed with Venice lace -nd pearls. The princess lines of the gown ended chapel tarin "ucked with venice lace. Her three tier French illusion veil was held in place by a of Tearls and sequins. She carried i white Bible with a white orchid white rose buds.

Joanne Porter, Joyce Van Der Aa, Thelma Larson, Doris Fray attended the birde. Kathy Van Prooyen, niece of the bridegroom, was the flower The girls wore identical gowns of in two tones of Capicini. The gowns were fashioned with scalloped i empire waists accented with bows. The rjrincess lines of the skirt were accented with cabbage roses at the hemline. They wore match- -nff bows with shoulder length veils in their hair.

They carried bouquets of white and bronze mums. Ray, Harold, John and Garnt Van Prooyen served their brother as groomsmen. Henry Huizeng and Tom Mossell assisted as usher. Rav Eriks, nephew of the bridegroom was the ring bearer Mrs. Van Der Aa chose a beige satin sheath dress with brown accessories and the mother of the bridegroom' was attired in a pink with black lace dress with black accessories.

Each -wore a white orchid corsaged. Mrs. Jack De Young sang "Because," and "The Lord's Prayer accompanied by Mrs. Lester San- teford at the organ. The couple greeted their guests immediately following cere- rnonv at a reception held in the church dining room.

Out-of-town came from Leota. Randolph, and Ringle, and Ann Arbor, Mich. The bride is a graduate of the Illiana Christian high school and attended Thornton Junior College. She is now attending the American School of Beauty Culture. The bridegroom, who is the of Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Jon- of Chicago Heights, is a oraduate from the Illiana high school. He attended the Valpariso Technical Institute. He is empToyed at the Van Der Aa Bros. Service Station.

The couple left on a honeymoon to the Ozarks and are now at 170th Street, South urer. ard Sikora. Working along with Mrs. LeRoy Merer, chairman, is Mrs. Eugene Bossard as co-chairman charge of refreshments.

Other helpers include Mesdames Kay Brosnan. Betty Costello, Agnes Sylvia Candiano, ourry, Evelyn Broze, Joan Moore, Elayne Smith, Alberta Beaver, and Alice Kurt. Assisting the Women's Club members to keep the trays filled with open- faced sandwiches and cookies will be the 8th grade Girl Scouts of Troop 213 and Mrs. Perz's TrooTJ. The Brownies of Troop 200.

357, and 606 have also given assistance. Pouring for the Tea will be Mrs. Jamies Lomrjort, outgoing president of the Women's Club, and the newly elected president. Many local merchants have given generously to help make this event a success. All are cordially invited.

Announce Births Mr. and Mrs. Elmer J. Van Drunen announce the birth of a daughter. Kimberly Jean on October 21.

Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Greven- soed announce the birth of a son on October 30. Elect Officers The congregation is the Calvary Reformed church elected officers at their recent congregational meeting. Those elected were Harry Olthoff, Gerrit Koster and Henry Vander Aa, for elders.

Those elected for the office of deacon were Egbert Heerema, Arnold Spoolstra anc Edward Boersma. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Hans Shilling of Grand Haven. spent the nast week with relatives in South Holland.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ellens of a Rapids, spent Thursday, Fridav and Saturday with the Erwin "Wognum family. Ailing Mr. Edward returned home from the Ingall Memoria hospital after undergoing surgery and treatment.

Mrs. J. W. Zeilenga is a patten at the Ingalls hospital when she underwent surgery on Mon day. Mrs.

G. C. Rietveld is still con fined to the Ingalls hospital afte undergoing gall bladder surgery Mrs. Harris De Young return ed to the home of her -parents the Jim Paarlbergs, where sh will recuperate after- recent sur Jueen Finalist Mary Ellen Gibson, of 15934 'arkside, South Holland, was udged third runner-up in the nnual "Queen of Chicagoland Banking" contest, sponsored by he Chicago Chapter, American nstitute of Banking. The contest was open to bank employees in the entire metropo- itan area, and over 100 girls vere entered.

Miss Gibson progressed steadily in the competi- ion, joining the 26 semi-finalists md the 10 finalists, before the 'mal judging. The winners were announced Tuesday, November 10th, at the Chapter's Fall Dance and Variety Show, held at the Aragon Ballom. Miss Gibson is a bookkeeper vith the South Holland Trust and Savings Bank. Child Study Group To Meet Tuesday The Dolton Child study group will hold its November meeting in the home of Mrs. Zeb Wesolowski, 14418 Dobson, on Tues- d-'v November 24, at 8:30 p.m.

"Speaker of the evening will be Mrs Amos Dorinson, a teacher of Retarded Children in the Homewoo'd a Public Anvone interested in attend- this meeting please call VI VI 9-6187. Obituary Holland. Messmaker Van Keppel The marriage of Norma Jean Messmaker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Messmaker, Torrence Avenue, Chicago Heights to John Van Keppel, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Van Keppel, 16510 South Park Avenue, South Holland, was publicly solemnized at the First Reformed church of Lansing on November 6th at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Morris G. Folkert officiated at the single ring ceremony.

The bride was given in marriage by he father before an altar beautifully decorating with baskets of white mums and palms. The bride wore a traditional floor length gown of Chantilly lace. The bodice 'was accented with a sweetheart neckline trimmed with pearls and sequins. Her imported Illusion net veil was held in place by a crown of pearls and rhinestones. She carried a white Bible with a white orchid and lilies of the valley.

Mrs Elaine Siersema attended the bride as matron of honor and Mrs. Minnie Homans was the bridesmaid. They wore crayon green ballerina length dresses, with matching blusher veils. Thev carried cascade bouquets of pink roses and white pom- Ailing Mrs. Peter Zeilenga returned lome after undergoing minor sursery at the Ingalls hospital.

Mrs. Gerrit Brink returned home from the hospital and is gaining strength. Jake Koovenga is still confined to the Ingalls hospital where he is receiving treatment. Matt Van Zuidam, is confined to the Roseland Community hospital where he is improved. Clyde Smits is a patient at the Marine hospital due to a foot iniury.

Mrs. John W. Swets underwent on last Tuesday, at the Injalls hospital. Mrs. Gerrit Vreeman is a patient at the Illinois Research hospital, where she will undergo examination and surgery.

James Knol underwent surgery at the Ingalls hospital last week. Mrs. Evert Boer is confined to her home where she is daily gain- ins strength. Mrs. Tienie Smit is confined to the homie of her son, Arthur Smit, where she is convalescing after recent surgery.

Mrs. Robert Brandsma underwent surgery on her eye on Monday. Mrs. Nell Shilling underwent gall bladder surgery at the Ingalls hospital last week. Mrs.

Gerrit Brink underwent surgery at the Ingalls hospital on last Friday. Matt Van Zuidam is a patient at the Roseland Community hospital with a serious heart condition. Mrs. Carrie Barehead has been hospitalized for the past week and is tmdergoinng treatment. Mrs.

Lucy Whipple underwent surgery at the Presbyterian St. Luke's hospital last week. Mrs. Whipple was a former resident of South Holland. William Vyverberg has returned home from the hospital after undergoing surgery.

Cheryl Paarlberg has returned home from the hospital where she underwent surgery. James De Graff, underwent an emergency appendectomy last Friday at the Tngall hospital. Dr. Nick Veld entered the hospital last Thursday for observation and treatment. Mrs.

Joyce Allen Funeral services were held for Toyce F. Allen of South Holland on" Thursday, November 12 at 9 a.m. from the Vroegh chip el St. Jude the Apostles church. Father Fynes officiated at the Cervices.

Interment was at the TToly Sermlchre in Worth, 111. Mrs. Allen was a patient at the Convalescent Home for the past two years. She was born on July 15, 1899 in Chicago. She died after a short illness at the Colonial Convalescent Home on November 8th.

Her survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Beatrice M. Stout of 17847 Oakley, Lansing; one sister Alice Convroy of Chicago and two grand children. Henrietta Smits Mrs. Henrietta Smits, 83.

of 256 East 162nd Street, South Holland passed awav on Sunday, November l'5th at her home after a lingering illness. Mrs. Smits was born on Qctober 18, 187fi in -The Netherlands and had lived in this area for the rast 61 years. She was a housewife and a member of the First Reformed Church of South Holland. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 18th at 1 -30 P.m." from the DeYoung 'Funeral Home with the Rev.

Mrs. G. C. Rietveld returnee home from the hospital after recent gall bladder surgery. Mrs.

J. L. Vander Bilt underwent at- Presbyterian hospital last Tuesday. Mrs. Edward Vander Bilt, Sr.

suffered a medium stroke last week and is confined to her bed. Theo. Zandstra officiating. Interment was in Oakridge cemetery. Surviving are her husband, 'eter: daughters, Mrs.

Jessie Scheiber of Harvey. Miss Tienie of South Holland: sons Richard of Roseland and Henry South Holland: seven hildren and 6 great grandchilden: brother Jacob Vander Vliet )f Phoenix. Bake Sale A bake sales will be held at he National Tes Store, Paceset- er Park. South Holland at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 20.

This sale is sp'onsored bv the Richton Park Christian Reformed church assisted by ladies of the South Holland First Christian Reformed Church. Contributions will go toward the Building Fund of the Richton Park Christian Reformed church. Attend Homecoming Mr. and Mrs. Rein Vander Wall, Mr.

and Mrs. Elmer De Vries and daughter attended the homecoming "festivities at the Drake Uni- versitj i-n Iowa over last weekend. Messrs. Dean Vander Wai and Larry De Vries are students at the university. Dedication Services The Cottage Grove Christian Reformed church will dedicate its new church building on Sunday, December 6th at 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday evening, December 9th has been set as Denominational Night and Friday evening, December llth a Community Night. Boy Scout Committee Meeting A group of boy scout fathers gathered at the home of John Jacobs On last Monday eveninj to discuss Boy Scout Troop 28! and make plans for the troop. Guest Speaker All the women's organization of the First Reformed churcl met together on Tuesday, Novem ber 17 at the church, at 7:30 p.m The guest speaker was the Rev Robert P. Chaat of Lawton, Oklahoma. Entertains At Luncheon Winnie Gouwens entertained, Mrs.

Tonnetta Chapman, Mrs. Peter a a Mrs. Harry Brouwers and Mrs. Harry Dykstra at a luncheon on Monday afternoon at her new Dorchester apartment. Mrs.

Messmaker wore a blue lace dre-s with pink accessories and the senior Mrs. Van Keppel chose a pink sheath dresses with matching accessories. Each wore a corsage of white carnations with pink rose buds. Donald Sierxema served the bridegroom as best man and Robert Homans was the groomsman. Harvev Anker sang "Because" and Promise Me," and "The Lord's Prayer" accompanied by Mrs.

Jean Walstra at the organ. The couple greeted their guests at a reception held in the church parlors. The bride is a graduate of the Bloom Township high school. She is employed as a claims stenographer at the Harvey Social Security office. Mr.

Van Keppel is a graduate of the Illiana Christian high school and is employed as a bricklayer for James Mills, Son- Roosevelt School P.T.A. The regular montly meeting of the Roosevelt school A was held on Wednesday evening, November 18th. Open house was held from 7:45 to 9 p.m. giving the parents an opportunity to see the teacher and discuss the progress of their children. At 9 p.m.

the parents were asked to meet in the auditorium for a business meeting. Hostesses for the evening were the seventh grade mothers. Mrs. Don Housman entertained the group with organ selections a on a Hammond Organ given for the evening through the courtesy of Lyon and Healy. structOr in Crown Point, Ind.

Calvin Auxiliary Meets The Calvin Auxiliary meeting was held on last Tuesday evening at the school. Devotions were give after matters of business were discussed. One item of business which was passed was the forming of circles. Each circle has a president, secretary and treasurer. These circles will be used to make money for the auxiliary.

Each circle was given the name of a flower. Injured In Accident Bobby Van Der Aa, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Van Der Aa, formerly of South Holland and now residents of Three Rivers, was injured when the tractor he was driving tipped over fracturing his pelvis. He a patient at the Three Rivers hospital where he is being treated.

Hayride Party The Christian Endeavor society of the First Reformed church enjoyed- a hayride party on Saturday evening at the De Vries Farm i a Lake, The teen- aiers who were chaperoned by adults wore served refreshments afterwards and a good time was had by all. Honored At Banquet Three South Holland residents were the recipients of -watches on last Wednesday evening at a banquet given at the Surma's restaurant by the Bliss and Lau- ehlin Corp. Those honored were Emil Hoekstra, Edward Dunker and Jack E. Mason. These men completed 25 years of service with the a and were honored on the occasion.

The presentation was made by Carl L. Huff, Chairman of the event. The couple are now at home at Torrence Avenue, R.R. Chicago Heights, 111. Feted At Shower Nancy Jacobs was the recipient of many lovely gifts at a shower given at the home of Mrs.

Conrad Paarlberg on last Wednesday evening. Games were played and refreshments were served. Nancy will become the bride of Walter Gray in January. WANTED Former Pastor Conducts Services Rev. Simon Vroon, former pastor of the Bethany Christian Reformed church occupied the pulpit of that church on Sunday, November 15th.

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