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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
8
A World War II era letter from John in Luzon to George reflects garrison routine and eased combat, with mentions of censoring letters, frequent hometown news via The Pointer, and a reunion with a Hammond and a South Holland acquaintance in his division.
Sunday evening from Italy Sgt. B Van Drunen writes Dear George long on war ending returns and updates back home in South Holland. He notes a rough war and hopes all are well.
Official notice to Peter Cook states Nicholas Cook, missing for over a year, is now listed as killed in action though hope remains. The notice confirms government conclusion after extensive search with no trace found in twelve months.
The Mission Festival of the Reformed churches in the Illinois classis returns on Labor Day at Bock's Grove with a 2 PM and 7 PM program. Rev. Jacob Blaauw leads as general chairman and has secured a slate of speakers including Rev. John Kempers Chiapas Mexico Rev. J Klaren Chicago Rev. Gosselink British India Rev. B Luben Kalamazoo Mich and Rev. J B Van Leerop Belgium Europe. De Groot Jones Wedding Notes On August 16 Margaret DeGroot daughter of Mr and Mrs Christian DeGroot 159th St. married Walter L Jones Jr son of Mr and Mrs Walter L Jones Sr 16136 Main St Harvey at the First Reformed church South Holland with Rev Blaauw officiating. De Groot, Thorn Township high graduate, has twice served as missionary to Winnebago Neb Indians and now works at Lustig Real Estate Chicago. She is a celebrated soloist pianist and young people leader.
Medically discharged from the Army Air Corps, Mr. Jones works for Pullman Car Co. in Chicago and plans business studies at the University of Illinois this autumn. J Weilhouwer to preach at True Reformed church August 19. Several births, school registrations, bus association meeting August 10, and local travel updates follow, with community members returning from overseas and hospital stays. Radio Station WILL broadcasts on 580 ke.
Lee A. Somers assistant professor of vegetable gardening extension at the University of Illinois will host a Tuesday noon program on WILL radio starting July 17. The Illinois Farm Hour will cover about a dozen topics for home gardeners, including weather effects on production harvesting and market outlooks.
New supply of gasoline engines available for onion screen setups and stationary use. Call Hebron 39 or write Wagnum Implement Sales Hebron Ind for details and pricing.
The Farm Bureau and Vegetable Growers Association join University of Illinois Extension Service to test chemical weed killers on Cook County plots in carrots and parsnips. No results yet as Charles Arnold Elmer Steil and Adviser Hughes apply on small areas. Carrots will be evaluated for odor after processing by Campbell Soup and Libby, McNeil and Libby. About 100 gallons of oil per acre may be needed, signaling a move toward cheaper, less labor dependent weed control.
A card of thanks expresses sincere gratitude to those who aided during a recent bereavement. Special thanks are given to Rev. Blasow Mrs John Shilling Abbie Anker and all who sent flowers and support from Mrs and Mrs Henry Van Der Giessen.
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