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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1945
Page
8
A South Holland correspondent writes from Oahu after five weeks, praising the island’s year round perfect weather. He notes pineapple and sugar cane as staple crops and thanks the Pineapple Morning club and friends for the gift box and prayers.
A soldier writes home expressing gratitude for a home front gift and the Pointer newspaper. He notes the cake was nice but many others shared it, promises not to forget home, and hopes for lasting peace soon. He signs off with best regards.
Pfc William Van Milligan earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action in France. His company faced heavy artillery and infantry assault, and he moved forward to cover withdrawal, drew direct fire, and delayed attackers until new defenses were set. He later joined a flanking maneuver that eliminated three enemy positions. He enlisted December 5 1942 and went overseas October 1943.
The South Holland Health Center will hold its regular diagnostic chest clinic on Friday April 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. The event is part of year-round TB education and prevention run by The Tuberculosis Institute of Chicago and Cook County. Dr Julius B Novak medical director and Florence Jorgenson registered nurse will supervise examinations at 15804 South Park Avenue.
Richard Couwenhoven is discharged after two and a half years in the U. S. Army and returns to civilian life with his wife and friends. He convalesced at the Army hospital in Tuscaloosa Alabama and served with the 780th Armored division, participating in the Leyte invasion. He plans to resume his pre war job at the Buda Company.
Rev. R. R. L. Veenstra of Muskegon Michigan will speak on April 15 at 9 p m on The Anti Christ. The Christian Reformed church sponsors the program airing on WCFL Chicago 1000 ke.
The Rev Wendell P Loveless of WMBI WDLM will lead a 7 30 p m sacred music program with a 20 voice ensemble under Don Hustad at South Holland First Reformed Church. Loveless is known for gospel songs and choruses and has written Precious Hiding Place and In the Shadow of the Cross.
Mrs Mary Murray age 68 of 175th and Torrence Ave dies at Ingalls Memorial hospital on April 9 from a heart ailment Burial planned at Oak Ridge cemetery with services from De Young funeral home Lansing and Lansing Christian Reformed church The Rev B Van Mailsen will officiate She is survived by husband Robert Murray five daughters six sons two brothers a sister and numerous grandchildren and a great grandchild
Mrs. Nellie Houtsma died April 9 at 2 10 p m at her son Fred Houtsma's home in Chicago Heights after heart trouble and a paralytic stroke. She was 41 years 10 months and 12 days old, born in the Netherlands and came to America in 1910. Funeral was April 11 at De Young's with Rev Eldersveld officiating. Interment in Oak. She is survived by two sons Fred of Chicago Heights and Sam in the U S Army at Fort Bragg N C, and five grandchildren.
Under Henry Weld the Augustana College choir of Rock Island Ill will present a concert in Orchestra Hall on Monday April 23 One number will feature a Psalm 68 verse sung in Holland language Also noted Mr and Mrs Calvin Jabaay returned to town Mrs Jabaay stays as her husband heads to Savannah Ga in the AI Corps for a ship assignment Rev Eldersveld led a pastoral appointment and participated in Holland Ia 25th church anniversary Roosevelt PTA meets April 18 at 745 pm in the school dining room All parents invited to this close of year gathering to meet new officers and teachers
Mr and Mrs William Snyder announce the birth of Kenneth Ray at St Francis hospital Blue Island on March 29. Jelte Kuipers of 158rd St is very ill. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs George Mossell on a baby boy born April 2. Village election in South Holland Tuesday April 17. incumbents listed with: James Gouwens president Raymond Gouwens clerk Harold De Young Tunis Santefort George H Voss trustees. Polls open 6 AM to 5 PM.
Voters head to polls this Saturday April 14 from 12 noon to 7 pm at the village hall and Coolidge school to cast ballots in the local school election.
The Roosevelt school P T A will present four films on Friday evening April 13 at 7 30. The programs include Funny Face Renfrew of the Royal Mounted Old Mother Hubbard and Jap Zero. Admission 25 cents for adults 15 cents for children. Angelo Dascenzi and his son Joseph recently entered U S Navy service and left today for training stations.
C A Diekman Lake Shore Sugar Co field manager urges beet growers to plant with care as a sugar shortfall looms. He recommends a firm fine seed bed, broken clods, leveled fields, and proper moisture for quick germination. if delayed, seed bed quality should not be sacrificed.
For sale an aging work horse seven years old. Inquire Henry Ryskamp at 161st and Volbrecht's road South Holland IH. 50-26.
New supply of gasoline engines suited for onion screens and stationary units. Interested buyers may contact Wagnum Implement Sales in Hebron Indiana or call Hebron 39 for details and pricing.
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