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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1944
Page
8
A South Holland serviceman writes from North Africa about a month overseas. He mentions duty as flight radio officer managing 200 operators, has seen Cairo and Italy, enjoys 72 degree weather, and reports morale boosters like a Red Cross club and free shows.
A memorial service for Pvt Henry Norden will be held Sunday August 29 at 2 30 p m in Bethel Reformed Church Phoen ix for the son of Mr and Mrs Sikke Norden of 9th avenue Phoenix reported killed in action in France Norden born July 16 1924 has been in service since February 1943 and served with the infantry in France He leaves four brothers and one sister including Anne John Martin Abel Swancy and others and the South Suburban Post 1789 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will participate
Mrs Clara Doornbos 321 &E 144th Dalton died Wednesday afternoon at St Francis hospital Blue Island aged 37. Survived by husband Abel Navy, mother Nellie Vander Veen, three sisters and two brothers. Funeral Monday at 1 p m from home and 2 p m at Christian Reformed church Munster Ind. De Young funeral home in charge.
The regular meeting of the Village President and Board of Trustees was held on Tuesday at eight o'clock in the village hall.
Prof. Henry Schultze, president of Calvin College, will speak on August 20 at 9 p m the topic The Post War Home. The Christian Reformed church sponsors the broadcast airing on WCFL Chicago 1000 ke.
President James Gouwens and six trustees attended a meeting with minutes approved and funding moves discussed for the Volunteer Fire department. Insurance on drills, fire incident payments, and repair permits were addressed along with tax levy and bills. Local births, awards, and moves of residents were reported, plus war effort appeals and community updates.
Farmers are urged to visit Wagnum Implement Sales in Hebron Indiana to purchase new gasoline engines. Orders are encouraged now to secure equipment.
Mr and Mrs Hans Jansma welcomed a baby boy on Monday August 14 at In gall Memorial hospital. The father serves in France. Amptmeyer families return from Macatawa Lake vacation. Henry Amptmeyer Sr celebrates 54th anniversary August 7 with relatives. Mrs Angeline Bessinger returns from Brooklyn where husband sails. Local vacationers report fine weather and fishing at Saugatuck Michigan.
Farm Adviser C. A. Hughes warns the drought will cut farm crops despite rains. He notes dwindling food surpluses, a lean future for feeding troops, and potential multi year dry spells with higher costs and lower incomes for farmers.
Carter H. Harrison, Collector of Internal Revenue, announced expedited mailing of 1943 tax refunds to Illinois First District taxpayers. A large number of refund checks are sent weekly as refunds are processed quickly for eligible filers.
New supply of gasoline engines suitable for onion screens and stationary units advertised by Wagnum Implement Sales Hebron Indiana. Buyers may contact Hebron 39 or write to Wagnum Implement Sales for details and pricing.
Harrison notes refunds are processed as quickly as possible with six percent annual interest for each month delayed after March 15 and urges taxpayers not to inquire, as checks are written in order and status cannot be determined without slowing the process. Also reports the death of George Dutt of Chicago Heights, longtime Riverdale pioneer. An obituary will follow next week.
A nearly new flex steel parlor suite offered by De Young and Sons Furniture. Lightly used and priced as a bargain. Located at 15650 S Park Ave South Holland.
A modern house for rent from September 1, 1944 to May 1, 1945 with option for furnished or unfurnished. Inquiries to John Ravesfoot Jr at 15838 South Park Ave South Holland IL. Phone Harvey 673 W.
South Holland Christian announces a nine month janitorial term starting in September. Bids must be submitted by August 23 to Riemer Van Til, South Holland, Illinois 61413.
Farmers are urged to contact Dyer Supply Co in Dyer Indiana by writing or calling 2251. The firm buys old Fairbanks Morse and New Idea small gasoline engines at the highest prices. 39-if
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