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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1943
Page
6
A former South Holland pastor writes from the field praising Camp Campbell and the Pointer newsletter. He thanks residents for letters and support to servicemen, notes family updates, and hopes to return to South Holland once the war ends. He mentions December marks a year since departure and wishes Christmas and New Year blessings.
South Holland churches prepare Christmas services and Sunday school programs. First Reformed holds 9 30 a m Christmas worship with The Meaning of Christmas sermon and a 2 p m primary program followed by an adult choir service Christmas in Other Lands. Next Sunday Rev Blaauw speaks Remember Him with Holland language afternoon and A Selected Mother sermon at evening. Christian Reformed lists 9 a m Christmas worship and 1 30 p m Sunday school program. Protestant Reformed offers 9 30 a m Christmas Day service and a Sunday school program. New Year services by Rev Leonard Ver Meer at 7 30 p m Holland language and 9 a m New Year English service. Installation of.
The Rev Eldersveld announces Christmas services at Bethany Christian Reformed Church. A Sunday school program will be held Christmas Day at 7 p.m. followed by worship services at 9 30 a m with newly elected elders and deacons to be held at the latter service.
Miss Henrietta Agema of Kinssman Ohio married Pfc Roy Van Kanegan son of Mr and Mrs Neal Van Kanegan of South Holland. The ceremony occurred December 15 at 7 p m at the groom's parents home with Rev Blaauw officiating. After a 15 day furlough the groom returns to Camp Pinedale Fresno California. The bride a senior student nurse at Wesley Memorial hospital will continue training.
The South Holland Volunteer fire department elected 1944 officers at Monday’s meeting. Elected were Mich ael Van Der Aa as chief, Ray Meeboer as assistant chief, John Trimestra as captain, Harold De Young as lieutenant, Gilbert Diekman as president, John Triemstra as vice president, Harold De Young as secretary, and Michael Van Der Aa as treasurer.
The Roosevelt school Christmas program filled the auditorium despite many absent pupils with colds and flu. Principal Miss Peck praised the effort as the program proceeded well.
The South Holland Health Center promotes its Christmas Seal drive urging residents to buy seals to decorate Yuletide packages letters and cards this year.
Mrs. T. B. Sachs announces the seal campaign sponsored by the Tuberculosis Institute of Chicago and Cook County. The initiative aims to raise awareness and support for tuberculosis prevention and treatment in the region.
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