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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1945
Page
8
Herman Hoekstra expresses pride in South Holland and appreciation for a generous care package from the Belgium Chamber of Commerce and local friends. He notes the gifts sustained him and his buddies during long gaps between meals and praises the community spirit and friendship.
A reader from Home Town writes thanking recipients for a long awaited care package and notes reading three issues of The Pointer. The second item honors Private First Class Van Milligan for singlehandedly neutralizing a German pillbox under artillery fire in France, earning a Purple Heart after prior Silver Star action.
The Vinke family of South Park Avenue announces that Pfe. John L. Vinke earned the Silver Star for gallantry in Germany. On April 28, 1945 near Phelng he and four comrades moved under heavy fire to evacuate a wounded man, briefly driven back but then he dashed through direct fire to reach mortar positions and directed fire, enabling evacuation. His bravery reflects great credit upon him and the United States armed forces.
William Van Milligan son of Mrs Henrietta Van Milligan 159th and Vincennes road has been awarded an Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a second Silver Star for gallantry in action on 21 March 1945 in Germany. The citation notes his actions with Company A 142nd Infantry Regiment about 40 yards from the Siegfried line.
The South Holland Community Legion band directed by Capt Harr will perform Wednesday evening July 25 in an open air concert. It replaces the previously advertised Saturday July 21 date and will feature instrumental solos duets and trios.
The South Holland Post No. 885 American Legion elected its officers on Friday July 18 with Frank Sagneri as Commander and Tunis De Young as Sergeant at Arms. Other appointments and delegates to state and district conventions were chosen, and various community notices followed including 4-H Achievement Day, engagements, marriages, induction of men, blood donations, and upcoming church and civic events. Public notice announced a real estate sale May 30 1945 at the Chicago County Building.
New equipment alert announcing air cooled Briggs & Stratton engines in 2% and 6 horsepower with 6 to 1 reduction gears. Available now. December 6.
Farmers urged to sell or junk old Fairbanks Morse or New Idea gasoline engines to Dyer Supply Co in Dyer Indiana. Highest prices paid for old engines. Also note a property auction of the South Holland Christian School on East 159th Street scheduled July 31 1945 at 7 30 p m at school grounds. For details call Harvey or Walt's Stand So Holland.
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