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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1943
Page
6
Letter from Robert J. Dahlman to South Holland Pointer letters praise the weekly gift program. He serves in a reinforcement role at Wendover Utah aerial photo work. He describes training drills and calisthenics and the excitement of flying with a bombardment group.
A wartime note from Wendover Utah dated June 28 1948 thanks the Chamber of Commerce and supporters for keeping in touch with service members. The writer James H Wiersma expresses appreciation for letters and participation in aiding the armed forces and hopes to return home soon to civilian life.
William A. Anker 82 of East 159th street died July 1 after an operation for bowel obstruction and cancer. Funeral services were at De Young chapel and First Reformed church with Rev. Jacob Blaauw. Burial at Oak Ridge cemetery followed. Survived by nine children, sixteen grandchildren, one brother Henry, and a widower.
Anna De Bruin daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerrit De Bruin of East 158th and William Weirs son of Mr and Mrs Fred Weirs of Berwyn Ti were united in an elopement marriage Saturday June 21 vows exchanged in a Kentucky church They returned June 23 and reside in Berwyn where the groom works A reception for immediate families was held at the groom s parents home last Saturday Aviation Cadet Tunis H Holleman son of Mr and Mrs Tunis Holleman of South Holland completed his primary flying training at the Seventh Army Air Forces Flying Training Detachment at Oxnard California He is now
The Gouwens family reunion returns for its twelfth year at North Glenwood forest preserve on Saturday July 17 with field sports in the afternoon and an evening program at 6 30 led by Rev J Blaauw First Reformed South Holland. Estey Gouwens and his orchestra provide instrumental music and a refreshment stand will be available. About 80 members are in military service worldwide.
The tenth annual community picnic by the Sunday schools of First Reformed and Christian Reformed churches drew a large attendance at Volbrecht's Grove. A midafternoon shower paused events for an hour while Thornton high school band played under Lyle Hopkins. Herman Dykema chaired. Rev Westra read scripture and led prayer. Rev J Blaauw delivered an address. Sports drew many participants with prize wins noted.
The First Reformed church invites all to a first meeting this Sunday July 11 at 3 45 p m with a Spanish message planned. Families urged to attend. An Ice Cream social is planned Saturday July 10 from 7 to 9 p m on church grounds by a Senior League for Service group featuring curb service and music.
The Humming Bird 4 H Club met June 29 at Dorothy Jacobs home with a Louise Hoekstra demonstration and a Joan Budza talk. A July 15 meeting is set for 11 00 a m at the same place. Other items include village board complaints about tree branches, police coverage plans, and multiple family announcements and hospital notices.
The children of the late Wm. A. Anker express gratitude to relatives neighbors and friends for kindness shown during their bereavement. Special thanks to Rev J Blaauw Mrs C W Dalenberg Mrs John Shilling and Mrs Richard Van Der Bilt plus those who donated cars and brought floral offerings.
The South Holland Beauty Show will be closed from July 17 through July 26 to allow a vacation for the operators.
We thank friends and neighbors for sympathy in our bereavement. Gratitude to Rev. Milton B Freeman Dalton and Riverdale police departments Illinois State police Paul Gali Post American Legion Legion Auxiliary Coldale and Rebekah lodges for services. Classified items include an 8 piece Walnut bedroom set for sale by L E Brookfelt and Sons, a motor scooter for sale by Arnold K De Young, used flour sacks from Conrad Kern Co, and a list of items wanted to buy including used washing machines and refrigerators.
Farmers are urged to contact Dyer Supply Co in Dyer Indiana to sell or junk old Fairbanks Morse or New Idea small gasoline engines. The shop offers top prices and can be reached by phone at 2251.
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