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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1944
Page
6
Pvt Henry De Vries writes from a camp, thanking the Chamber of Commerce for a Christmas box and praising The Pointer newspaper. He appreciates home folks memories, mentions a hoped six week furlough, and plans to thank contributors in person if possible.
John C Van Drunen died suddenly on a Saturday at 1 30 p m from coronary thrombosis. He was 81 years 11 months and a lifetime farmer who retired in 1923. He married Johanna Van Der Aa in 1886. she died in 1901. Surviving sons Cornelius Jr William Eas tein Leonard and Morse total five with thirteen grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 from De Young and Sons chapel Rev I Westra officiating. Burial at Oak Lawn cemetery.
Back to God Hour features Calvin College President Henry Schultze speaking Sunday evening January 16 from 9:00 to 9:30 pm on We Fail to Educate. Broadcast on WCFL Chicago 1000 ke with music by Rev P Hi. Eldersveld. Also reports include local civic registrations, selective service inductions, church activities, hospitalizations, births, furloughs, and community events in South Holland and Dalton areas.
S. D. Woodruff bowling team posts 25 wins 14 losses to take the opening round of the Community Major league. Other notes include Leagues standings with girls teams leading and furloughs and school events mentioned.
A farmer evening school on car and truck repair will begin Monday Jan 17 at Neals Motor Sales South Holland. The Federal O S A war course aims to aid farmers in repair and maintenance with no charge except parts. C Van Kanegan will teach under supervision of E Mayhew Bloom Township High School Chicago Heights.
The Van Drunen family expresses sincere appreciation to Rev. Westra for comfort and instruction, to Elder C. B. Van Drunen, Miss Abbie Anker, the traffic officer, and all others who assisted and showed sympathy after their bereavement. John C. Van Drunen Family
Official publication presents the December 31 1943 condition of South Holland Trust and Savings Bank South Holland Illinois. The balance sheet lists resources totaling 3 324 081.27 with cash securities loans and deposits and related liabilities including capital stock and surplus. The report is sworn by President Harry Winke and notarized January 5 1944 in Cook County Illinois.
One hand Graphotype and one agraph machine with cabinet and plates available for fifty dollars. Fancher Printing Co located in South Holland Illinois lists contact as Harvey 1330 for inquiries and purchase.
Auction set for Saturday January 18 at 10 a m located 1 fractions miles northeast of Chicago Heights near State street and Cottage Grove on Joe Orr road. Sale includes 25 cattle 7 horses 4 work horses 2 colts 1 saddle horse 1987 W C rubber tired tractor with equipment and multiple farm machines and supplies. Terms cash lunch on grounds. Mrs Stella Komer proprietor James Gouwens auction WM P Anker clerk.
Farmers urged to contact Dyer Supply Co in Dyer Indiana to sell or junk old Fairbanks Morse and New Idea gasoline engines. They offer high prices for used engines and provide contact by writing or calling 2251.
New supply of gasoline engines suitable for onion screens and stationary units. Interested buyers can call Hebron 30 or write Wagnum Implement Sales, Hebron, Indiana. Ox: 86-8p
Vehicle license stickers for 1944 are on sale at the Collector's Office in the South Holland village hall. Fees are $2.00 for passenger cars and $3.00 for trucks, with after February 1 an increase of 50 cents. FOR SALE: 1 Farmall tractor and cultivators on rubber in Chicago Heights.
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