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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
8
A World War II letter from South Holland describes being in England, cooking for combat officers, meeting Jimmie Stewart the captain and pilot, attending church with a helpful chaplain, and celebrating a promotion to corporal on 1944's first day while hoping the Pointer continues arriving.
A letter from a former banker indicates relocation to Kent Ohio after April first at 324 South Willow Street. The writer expresses ongoing appreciation for the Pointer publication and notes increased readership since moving from home.
The village board met Tuesday at the village hall. Minutes were approved. DeYoung reported corrected Wausau avenue sewer issues. A catch basin on 185th street was out of order. plans were made to install a basin on West 158th street. The board discussed boosting Volunteer Fireman blanket insurance benefits. Santefort moved to grant a repair permit for Harry Blink's residence. A hit and run with pedestrian injuries was reported to Judge Brookfelt. Bills approved and paid.
South Holland Bowling lanes clinched the championship by sweeping 3 straight matches over 8. D. Woodruff with Capt. Voss and Russ Gibson leading 628 and 625. Dalton Girls needed extra innings to beat South Holland girls as the meet totals reached 2 041 after three games. Van Der Giessen Bros. dominated Joe's Barber Shop by 188 pins. Military league girls failed to hold a small early lead and lost the final margin.
The article reports defeat by the Women's Senior girls by 55 pins and previews more matches next Friday. It notes season ends in Military and Women's Senior leagues with winners listed, mentions river flooding along the Little Calumet, military postings of local men, naval training at Great Lakes, relocations, and upcoming community events including Roosevelt PTA screenings and church activities.
Farmers urged to visit Wagnum Implement Sales in Hebron Indiana to order new gasoline engines. The notice advertises available engines and encourages immediate purchasing action.
Mr and Mrs Henry Dirkson announce the birth of a baby son on Sunday April 2. Henry Van Drunen was taken to hospital last week for observation and probable appendicitis surgery. Herman Santefort gravely ill at Roseland Community hospital after kidney infection. Richard G De Young improving but must remain quiet. Calvin Couwenhoven in US Army about a year and a half stationed in India near combat lines has received a Presidential citation. B M Motor Sales of Dalton announce Gerrit Schepel Jr of 158rd and Woodlawn Ave South Holland will represent them in this area.
Mrs. Arthur Tylee, radio Bible teacher and Moody Bible Institute staff member, will speak at 7 45 p m Sunday April 16 in the United Church of Glenwood. A former missionary whose husband and child were slain in South America, she previously served in Paraguay and Brazil. The event is part of a Sunday school rally boosting attendance since January.
Property listing for an upstairs flat rented via Michael J. Van located at Drunen E 159th St in South Holland. Details are brief with no rental terms or contact beyond the name and address.
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