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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1944

Page

6

South Holland Man Henry Pals Dies at 71

Henry Pals 71 of South Park avenue died suddenly at his home Saturday morning after a heart attack. Funeral services were held Tuesday at De Young funeral chapel and First Christian Reformed church with Rev. I Westra officiating. Burial in Oak Lawn cemetery. Surviving are his wife a daughter Mrs Minnie Van Drunen a granddaughter a great granddaughter three sisters Mrs Minnie Vogel Mrs Carrie Paarlberg and Mrs Bertha De Young and one brother Howard all of South Holland.

Henry Pals South Park Avenue de Young First Christian Reformed Church I. Westra Oak Lawn Cemetery Minnie van Drunen Minnie Vogel Carrie Paarlberg Bertha de Young Howard South Holland

Officers for 145 Gouwens Reunion Elected

Officers for the 14th Annual Gou wens Reunion to be held in 1945 were elected as follows John Jay Gouwens president Robert H Gouwens vice president Mrs Peter J Gouwens secretary and C W Paarlberg treasurer.

Gouwens John Jay Gouwens Robert H. Gouwens Peter J.gouwens C. W. Paarlberg

Louis Workman Promoted at India Base

Louis Workman promoted to sergeant at an India base in the China-Burma-India Air Service Command under Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Hanley Jr. He has served 26 months as a mechanic in the CBI theater. His parents live in South Holland and he plans to return to his prewar trade with C. Van Kanegan.

Air Service Command India Louis Workman South Holland Thomas J. Hanley Workman CBI C. van Kanegan

Barn of John Van Zanten Destroyed by Fire

A barn on 157th and Chicago road owned by John Van Zanten was entirely destroyed by a fire of unknown origin last night at 10 15. The blaze started before the fire department arrived and drew many townspeople. The barn also contained 35 tons of hay placed there the previous day.

157Th Chicago Road John van Zanten

Monthly Diagnostic Clinic At South Holland Health Center

The South Holland Health Center hosts a monthly diagnostic chest clinic on Friday July 21 from 1 to 3 p m. Residents of South Holland Dalton Riverdale and Phoenix are invited to attend.

South Holland Health Center South Holland Dalton Riverdale Phoenix

New Onion Price Ceilings Set by OPA for Six States

Porter R. Taylor of the Cooperative Fruit and Vegetable Association reports the OPA has issued new onion ceilings in 50 lb bags for Illinois Wisconsin Michigan Indiana Ohio and Kentucky. The schedule spans July 15 to August 15 at 1.95 dollars and progresses to 2.55 dollars by April and later. Grading requirements and premium payments are removed.

Porter R. Taylor Cooperative Fruit and Vegetable Association Washington, D. C OPA Illinois Wisconsin Michigan Indiana Ohio Kentucky

Navy recruits begin indoctrination at Great Lakes

Two Cook County men Norman Olsen and Burton Nelson report for initial naval indoctrination at the U S Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill Their boat training covers seamanship drill and naval procedure After training they will spend leave at home Their addresses are given for Olsen Homewood and Nelson Thornton Paul Gouwens also receives indoctrination at Great Lakes with boat training similar while aptitude tests will decide assignment to a Naval Service School or active sea duty.

Cook County Ill U.S. Naval Training Center Great Lakes Norman A. Olsen Elsina A. Olsen Hickory Rd Homewood Burton C. Nelson Ernest E. Nelson Kenzie St Thornton Paul R. Gouwens Ruth V. Gouwens 159Th St U. S. Naval Training Center Naval Service

Holland area news notes include births sickness and military service

Mr and Mrs George Voss and family left for Rhine lander Wis. Twenty five Dalton draft registrants report to induction. Births announced for a baby girl July 4 to Mr and Mrs Wm Monsmagan and for a girl July 2 to Mr and Mrs Ray Jacobsma. Industrial accident injured Peter Anker. Mrs Robert Dykeing had emergency appendectomy. Furloughs Home reported for Peter De Young Bob Gross LaVerne Church ill Cornelius Koster and Henry Y De Young. Goiter operation for Mrs Wm Haaksma. Mrs Milton Ridder left for Moses Lake Wash to join husband. Prayer service July 20 at Bethany church for military youth. Dr M J Wyngaarden to lead July 23 services at First Christian Re formed. Ray Hoekstra seriously ill after heart attack in oxygen tent. Air Medal awarded to Anthony Jansma for combat missions. Henry P Ravesfoot on three day pass from Camp Campbell Ky. brother Peter Jr serving in Italy. letter describes tank capture in Rome.

George Voss Rhinelander Wis South Holland Dalton Draft Board United States Fred Lewis Gook Clarence Koster John Robert Wyverberg Charles Burton Rickert Arthur van der An Elmer Louis de Vries Wm. Monsmag Ray J. Jacobsma Sharyn Peter J. Anker Robert Dykeing Peter de Young Bob Gross LaVerne Churchill Cornelius Koster Henry Y. de Young Wm. Haaksma Milton Ridder Moses Lake Wash Bethany Christian Reformed Church T. P. de Young and Sons Jimmy Jackie Edgerton Minn Peter Evelyn Washington, D. G Minnesota M. J. Wyngaarden Calvin Theological Seminary First Christian Reformed Church Ray Hoekstra Anthony Jansma Army Air Force Henry P. Ravesfoot Camp Campbell Peter, Jr Italy Rome

War Bonds Advertising Costs Highlighted by Ad Sector

Advertisers and media contributed space and radio time for war bond promotions, totaling more than 250 million dollars in value, with the government paying nothing for the advertising space or airtime.

America Gall Media

Card of Thanks for Loss of Husband and Father

We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy during our sudden bereavement. Special gratitude to Rev. I Westra for comfort and to Gilbert Van Der An and Peter J Van Drunen for music. Signed by Mrs. Henry Pals and Mr. and Mrs. John J. Van Drunen and Mr. and Mrs. Willis Muider.

I. Westra Gilbert van der An Peter J. van Drunen Henry Pals John J. van Drunen Willis Muider

Auction at Cottage Grove Avenue Glenwood NL

Rural sale includes 1 blue roan team horses 4 5 years old 3200 lbs 7 head milk cattle 1 bull 4 first calf heifers 2 good milk cows 12nd calf Guernsey heifer 3 young bull calves 19 hogs 3 sows piglets and more farm implements tractors binders plows hayloader and a Ford V 8 car Also 2nd floor flat for rent at 250 W 159th St Holland Start Saturday July 29 12730 pm Terms cash Auctioneer James Gouwens clerk William Anker contact Nick Gorcowski owner

Cottage Grove Avenue 195Th Street Glenwood Glenwood Lansing Road John Deere McCormick Oliver Fairbanks-Morse Nick Gorcowski James Gouwens Wm. P. Anker

Public Hearing on 1944 45 Budget for School District 151

Notice from the Board of Education of School District No. 151 Cook County Illinois that a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for the fiscal year beginning July 1 1944 and ending June 30 1945 is on file for public inspection at J W Rietveld 15640 So Park Ave So Holland. A public hearing on the budget will be held at 8 00 p m on August 7 1944 in the Roosevelt School auditorium.

Board of Education Cook State of Illinois J. W. Rietveld So. Park Ave Holland Roosevelt Board OF Education OF School Dist Peter Dalenberg

Self-Service Store Adapts to Wartime Shortages

Dalenberg and Gouwen announce a selfservice cash and carry operation starting July 25 with prices reflecting the new method. The store will close July 24 for floor plan changes and promises low everyday prices on meats fruits and vegetables. The move responds to wartime help shortages and delivery curtailment while thanking customers for support.

Dalenberg & Gouwen

Thanks for kindness after our mother’s passing

We extend sincere thanks to relatives neighbors and friends for deeds of kindness shown in our bereavement of our dear mother. Rev John Skinner Miss Ethel Adams Riverdale and Dalton police departments and those who sent flowers and donated cars.

John Skinner Ethel Adams Riverdale Dalton Howers

Gasoline Engines Offered for Onion Screens and Stationary Use

Advertises gasoline engines suitable for onion screening and stationary units. Invites buyers to call Hebron 3% or write Wagnum Implement Sales, Hebron Indiana. Includes arrangement and contact details.

Wagnum Hebron Ind Fairbanks Morse Dyer Supply CO Dyer, Ind

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Gouwens Reunion To God Radio Crusade the God Tecumace Henry Schultze Calvin College The Christian Reformed Church WCFL Chicago Harvey Dr. C. Davis Riv S. Chicago Rd South Holland, Ill DE Young & Sons Park Ave South Holland, IL Tel Bath Chicago Rd Inavire Jane DeBoer Ham Res Samuel EK Avery Sute Hohman Ave Hammond, Ind Walt Indiana Avenue Holland, i Briggs Stratton R. Rietveld S. Park Ave Se. Holland Peter Ridder Ridge Rd Munster E. 137Th Street Rosie the Riveter Arthur Lake News Phantom No SUN Jimmy Durante T Richard Parker Hayden Ura FU A Lanes Joan Anes Popular Science News of the World Gale Page 4 Sailor Crane Wilbur Vincent Shennan Max Steines Warner Bros Spaith
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