World’s Hot Test Place Described From Persia
Pvt. Dick P. Van Der Zee writes from Persia describing extreme heat 185 in sun 135 in shade and desert conditions. He mentions seven months of heat, proximity to the hottest place, insects, and mild winters while expressing appreciation for support from the South Holland Chamber of Commerce and Pointer newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peister
South Holland Chamber of Commerce
Persia
Pvt
Dick P. van der Zee
Aged South Holland Man Arie Lagestee Dies at Ingalls
Arie Lagestee of East 159th street South Holland died February 18 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital after a month with uremic poisoning and sugar diabetes. He had knee amputation the day before. Born October 2, 1888, he was 55 years old. Funeral February 22 at De Young chapel, Rev Westra officiating. Burial Oak Lawn cemetery. Survived by brother Peter of Chicago and three sisters Mrs John J Van Drunen, Mrs P C Ver Duin of Crookston Nebraska, and Mrs Walter Swets of Sheldon Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arie Lagestee
East
159Th St
So. Holland
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Mr. Lagestee
South Holland
de Young
Westra
Oaklawn
Gouwens-Churchill Tie The Knot In February Wedding
Friday evening February 18 at eight o'clock in the Gouwens home Marian Gouwens daughter of Mr and Mrs T T Gouwens wed Cpl LeVerne Churchill son of Mr and Mrs Frank Churchill. Rev Jacob Blaauw officiated palms decor, close family attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Gouwens
T. T. Gouwens
Cpl
LeVerne Churchill
Frank Churchill
Homewood
Jacob Blaauw
Gertrude Boersma
Genevieve Gouwens
Floyd Gouwens
Eugene Gouwens
Madelyn Wilson
Roosevelt School
Fort Bliss
Texas
Van Domminien dies at 65 in Harvey hospital
Cornelius Van Domminien of 16252 Wth Ave Phoenix died early this morning at Ingalls Memorial hospital in Harvey after a brief illness. He was 65. Survived by his wife Anna a son Jasper in the U S Coast Guards stationed at Norfolk Virginia three brothers Nicholas Richard and Curly and a sister Mrs Jannie Anker all of South Holland. Funeral arrangements information available from De Youngs funeral home Harvey 37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius van Domminien
Wth Ave
Phoenix
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
Anna
Jasper
U. S. Coast Guards
Norfolk
Nicholas
Richard
Curly
Jennie Anker
South Holland
de Young
Red Cross Blood Bank
George Voss
Evelyn de Young
Eunice Hagar
J. My
George Taminga
Paul Wayne
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Gene Robert
Ingalls Hospital
Herman D. Hoekstra
U. S. Army
California
Gerrit Smits
East 158Th St
John Hoek
Egbert Bolhuis
St. John
Anna Paarlberg
Calvin Jabaay
Harry Jabaay
Munster
Ind
Sheboygan Field
Texas
Ida Schaap Weds Lloyd Brown In Chicago Ceremony
Ida Schaap daughter of Mr and Mrs Johannes Schaap of 167th st married Lloyd Brown at the Oppenheimer home in Chicago with Rev Ausema officiating. Attendants were Irma De Young and George Boomsma. After a brief Michigan honeymoon they will live on Greenwood road where the groom runs a slaughterhouse. The bride previously worked at Vanderbilts lunch room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma de Young
George Boomsma
Michigan
Greenwood Road
Vanderbilt
Card of Thanks for sympathy and memorial support
Expresses sincere gratitude to neighbors and friends for sympathy and kindness after bereavement. Thanks Rev Wes tra, C B Van Drunen and Abbie Anker for words and music. Signed by brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westra
C. B. van Drunen
Abbie Anker
Arie Lagestee
Memorial thanks from the Cahl family and relatives
We thank friends and relatives and all who attended the memorial service for our beloved husband and son. Special thanks go to Rev. Petznick for his kind and comforting words. Signed by Mrs. James F. Cahl, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. James F. Cahl, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. C. Vander Heyden, Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petznick
James F. Cahl
C. Vander Heyden
Auction Sale at Dutch Valley Growers Warehouse
An auction sale of livestock implements and miscellaneous items will be held at the Dutch Valley Growers Warehouse in South Holland on Saturday March 11. To consign contact Auctioneer James Gouwens or the Dutch Valley office promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutch Valley Growers Warehouse
South Holland
James Gouwens
Dutch Valley
Bereaved family thanks neighbors for sympathy after sudden death
The family of our dear wife and mother expresses gratitude for expressions of sympathy during our sad bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. Blaauw Rev. Kaite and Rev. Westra for their words and to Mrs. John Shilling and Mrs. Richard Van Der Bilt for singing and music. John Ravesfoot and son Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaauw
Kaite
Westra
John Shilling
Richard van der Bilt
John Ravesfoot
Lowell
Public sale of farm stock and equipment near Griffith
Auction to start at 11 o clock Saturday March 4 selling 40 head of cattle 20 horses 53 hogs hay grain 200 N H red hens and tools. Items include 15 30 IHC tractor two 18 inch Oliver plows 8 ft disc 1937 D 40 International truck and more. Terms cash. DALE DOUTHETT Griffith Ind Henry Piepho Auct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith
Jackson Highway
Crown Point
St. John
N. H
Dale Douthett
Ind
Henry Piepho
Gasoline engines offered for onion screens and stationary units
Hebron 39 is the contact for purchasing gasoline engines suitable for onion screens and stationary use. Wagnum Implement Sales in Hebron Indiana invites inquiries by phone or mail for availability and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebron 39
Hebron
Ind
Fairbanks Morse
Dyer Supply CO
Dyer, Ind
Onion set planter for sale by Dekker and Growers
For sale a Dekker single row onion set planter offered by John Koster at 160th and Vincennes Rd Sc Holland. Contact Harvey at 1805 R for details. Illinois Onion Set Growers Exchange invites membership and seeds priced at 2.25 dollars per pound for white red or yellow varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dekker
John~ Koster
Onion Set Growers
Illinois
Onion Set Growers Exchange
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Mr. Bothwell
U.S. Navy
Great Lakes
G. Hoeksema
Third Christian Reformed Church of
Roseland
The
Christian Reformed Church
WCFL
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Schaap-Brown
Dr. C. Davis
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Ebenezer
Connecticut
Globe
T. T. Gouwens and Sons
Ill
John E. Christensen
LeRoy
Dyer
Tel. Ham
Res Dolton
Samuel KE
Avery Dentist Suite
Hohman Ave
Hammond, Ind
Walt
159Th and
Indiana Avenue
Holland
DE Young & Sons
Park Ave
South Holland, IL
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Tofring
Anne ‘Gwynne
Noah Beery, Jr
Count Basie Pend
Orchestra
Theo
Colt Comrades
William Boyd
Hopalong Cassidy
Frank Cavanaugh
Gridiron
Battlefield
A¢ Obrieny the
Iron Warrick - Ryan
Robert Fellows
Ray Enright
Aban Kandel
Warren D
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Ramblers D
Ohara
Robert Fallows
Richard Wallace
Warren Duff
Green Valley Poultry Farm
Glenwood
Ph. Chi
Dale
E. 137Th Street
Riverdale
Ireland
Cartoon
Batman and
Community Sing
Sun
Tote
Ty OF
America
Artha Vea
Albert Dekker
Maurice Geraghty
Edward Dmytryk
Edward Dein
Gerald Geraghty
Stuart Palmar
Michael Arlen
Chester Morris
Boston Blackie
Bannister
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