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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1945
Page
6
Word from the War Department states Edward T Roden has been missing in action since January 11. His wife is the daughter of Charles Hoekstra. Roden has two brothers in service, one met in England, the other in France. He sent his last letter January 5 and had recently recovered from trench feet.
Memorial rites for Sgt Albert Beenes 19 son of Mr and Mrs Martin Beenes of South Park avenue will be held Sunday at 730 pm at the First Reformed church of South Holland. Rev Jacob Blaauw will preach and Jeannette Van Kley will sing with colors presented by South Holland Legionnaires. Beenes was killed on his first mission October 6 when his plane was shot down over Berlin. He is the third member of the church to die in service.
Ruth Feddeler became Mrs. Peter C. Van Milligan in a Jan 27 ceremony at Bethany Christian Reformed Church South Holland performed by Rev P Eldersveld. Organist Mrs Tracy Pals and vocalist Gilbert VanderAa shaded the service. over 120 guests attended a reception at Odd Fellows Hall. The bride wore a white satin gown with veil and carried a white bouquet. Attendants included maid of honor Mary Willig and bridesmaids June Rolla Betty Weigel in white velvet and net. Shirley Kroster was flower girl. Donald Van Milligan served as ring bearer. Best man Ralph Lauridsen and ushers John Bohlwed Richard Divelbis were among the groom’s party who served overseas. The groom heads to Camp Parks California Feb 17 for four months of training. wife will join him.
South Holland American Legion Post announces a 8:00 p.m. gathering on Friday February 9 1945 at the village hall. Charter memberships remain open until March 9 1945 and veterans are urged to join at the meeting. Memorial services for Sgt Albert Beenes set for Sunday February 4 1945 at First Reformed Church with veterans asked to assemble at 7:15 p.m.
The village board met Tuesday at 8 PM in the village hall. Attorney McGowan provided opinions on board referrals. Trustee Van Der An reported on snow removal staffing. Trustee Van Duersen updated on 1945 sticker sales. Public Service Co changed street lighting per request. Trustee Zeilenga noted received copies of building codes. Ordinance Committee to study and recommend. Also mention of Dalenberg and Gouwen's ad on page 8 of this week's food values.
Professor Henry Schultze President of Calvin College will speak on the Back to God Hour February 4 at 9 pm The topic Man s Rebellion Against Suffering is announced The broadcast is sponsored by the Christian Reformed Church and carried by WCFL Chicago.
Local notes cover military inductions and overseas service, car accident with minor injuries, and births. The Roosevelt P T A plans a benefit movie on Feb 9 while several residents report hospital stays, immunization clinics, and community events at schools and churches in Grand Haven Michigan.
United Church of Glenwood invites nearby towns to an evening service on February 4 featuring Rev Reinhold A Berth and Mrs Berth formerly Helen McAlerney. Mrs Berth will sing both services while Rev Berth will speak. pastor A E Petznick plans to attend after returning from health leave.
Gouwens Bros. Farm Supply announces ample onion sets and free mixing service for farmers. Also advertised is a 40 acre garden farm with buildings near Wichert Illinois to be sold at public auction on Saturday February 3 at 2 o’clock on the grounds. Peter D. DeVries is executor.
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