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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1943
Page
6
A South Holland chaplain, Simon Vreon, thanks the community and the chamber of commerce for their letters and the Pointer newspaper, praising home prayers and support for soldiers. He notes army life is hard and expresses gratitude for continued ministry and news updates from home.
South Holland village board met Tuesday evening in the village hall. Minutes show tax monies directed to be released, water billing questions debated, zoning enforcement discussed, and several permits granted. Fire department notes mention plugs and alley locations, with drainage and street repair concerns raised.
The Blue Jay 4-H club met June 1 with eleven members and two visitors. Officers elected include Marilyn Rietveld president Gertrude Zeilenga vice president Peloris Wilson treasurer Barbara Czarniecki secretary Jeanette Stombaugh program committee Elaine Lagestee recreation chairman Betty Aaker reporter Lorraine Mossell song leader. Meetings set for Tuesdays at 1 30 p m at leader Mrs Mary Baker 15920 S Prairie Ave.
The monthly diagnostic chest clinic sponsored by South Holland Health Center and The Tuberculosis Institute of Chicago will be held Friday June 18 from 1 to 4 PM at 15804 South Parke Avenue. Dr Julius B Novak will supervise the clinic and residents of Phoenix Dalton Riverdale and Thornton are invited to bring their children for early TB detection.
A concert will be held at the First Reformed Church Sunday evening at 7 30 p m Rev Blaauw will preach a brief message in conjunction with the concert
Riverview in Chicago debuts two new rides the Dive Bomber a 10 G simulated dive and the Roll-O-Plane offering looping thrills. The park opens at 11 30 a m daily and welcomes service members and their escorts free at all gates. Wheelchairs and picnic areas line the two mile midway with benches and tables for happy visitors.
In Glenwood Illinois the United Church schedules a June 13 program with a 9:45 Sunday school Children’s Day event and an 11:00 Flag Day service featuring Navy Air Cadets performing sacred and patriotic music. An evening 7:45 talk will feature a converted ex Capone gangster sharing his life story.
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