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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1945
Page
8
A message from Capt Valvoorc asks local readers to accept thanks for a gift from the Chamber of Commerce. He notes induction work in Indianapolis and the benefit of weekend home visits, hoping for a successful year.
Capt John P Klein thanks the chamber for a thoughtful overseas package and prays for a swift Pacific war end. Three former prisoners James Weirsma John Jay Amptmeyer Set E Roden return to families. details of their captivity and captures. McKinley School graduates nine with diplomas and honors, led by valedictorian Don Dalenberg.
Pastor Peter Eldersveld of South Holland Bethany Christian Reformed Church will discuss Living Under Tension on June 10 at 9 p.m. on WCFL Chicago 1000 kHz. Organized by the Christian Reformed church, the program airs as part of the Back to God Hour.
Announcement of a baby born May 30 at Hammond and J. Margaret's Hospital. General Synod delegates from the Reformed churches attend in Buckhill Falls. A free child clinic June 14 at village hall for servicemen children, others pay 50c. Various local notices on hospital recoveries, broadcasts, weddings, hail damage in South Holland, Blue Jay 4-H club, village committees and board actions.
Mr and Mrs Richard Scheffere announce the birth of Wilma May on May 980. Reverend John Kuite will preside over three services at the First Reformed Church this Sunday June 10.
Farming was the world’s most dangerous occupation in 1944 and could worsen in 1945. Farm Adviser C A Hughes urges a thorough preseason machinery check as more older, younger, and green workers will operate longer hours. Inspect hitches seats clutches wheels brakes steering and unguarded gear chains shafts to reduce fatigue and accidents.
Emmanuel Reformed of Roseland defeated South Holland First Reformed by 76 pins at Palace Bowling lanes after a prior 299 pin loss. Gerrit Swart led Emmanuel with 525, while Muld er 527 Mossell 529 and Voss 545 topped the First Reformed. Juicy Mulder had the high game of 210. Ads note Crosley and Kennedy radios for sale and kitchen sink listings in South Holland.
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