Thank you for the gift and The Pointer weekly
A letter from Andrew Van Der Aa thanks the South Holland Chamber of Commerce for a gift and The Pointer. One jar of candy arrived broken but the rest were fine, and he notes he hopes to go home soon depending on the B-25 program and furloughs. He mentions writing less than he would like due to routine and school, and comments on weather affecting flying.
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South Holland
South Holland Chamber of Commerce
O.K
Andrew van der Aa
Gifts Do Great Good Dear Friends
A grateful letter thanks the organization for gifts sent to soldiers or youths. The writer notes morale benefits and joy as many recipients, often away from home for years, receive packages. Concludes with appreciation and regards from William J. Bruin.
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South Holland Chamber of Commerce
Wiliam J. Bruin
Night siege as 101st takes house after stiff fight
Capt John J Christie and 101st Infantry push across a river in rubber boats to storm a house held by German forces. After a daybreak assault, eight enemy dead lie outside. dawn reveals the defenders routed. Policemen, local trustees, and families react to the morning news from the front.
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101St Infantry Joes
John J. Christie
Cranston
R. 1
Christie
Capt
Louis John Vinke
Louis Vinke
Vinke
Patton
8Th Army
Park Fried
Czechoslovakia
Village Board Meeting Notes From South Holland
The South Holland village board held its regular meeting Tuesday at eight o'clock in the village hall. The session discussed local issues and approved routine matters.
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Village Board of
South Holland
Reverend Nelson Velfsman to speak on Conversion Plus
Rev. Nelson Velfsman of Drenthe Michigan will address the Back to Good Hour on June 24 at 9 p m The Christian Reformed church sponsors the broadcast on WCFL Chicago station serving 7 000 listeners and beyond.
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Nelson Velfsman
Drenthe
Mich
The
Christian Reformed Church
WCFL
Chicago
Munster Choir to Present The Bright Penny at McKinley
The Munster Girls' choir will present The Bright Penny a three act comedy on June 26 at eight o'clock in the McKinley school auditorium. Sponsored by the McKinley PTA the show promises laughter throughout. Local soldiers on leave include John Amptmeyer George Rinkema Ed Rodin Angelo Dascenzi Joseph Dascenzi and others.
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Navy
Dalton
Eckeph
Juanita
Rita
Thomas Verhagen
R. Barnegan
Munster Girls’ Choir
McKinley School
McKinley Pta
John Amptmeyer
George Rinkema
Ed. T. Rodin
Angelo Dascenzi
Joseph Dascenzi
Henry Ravesfoot
Milton Mossell
Peter Jacobs
Robert Kiekert
John Oosiman
Seymour Vr
Slaughter Permits Clarified for Home Use of Stock
Farm Adviser C A Hughes says a prior release misled farmers into thinking home slaughter required permits. The department states permits are needed only for sale of meat from farm slaughter. The error is acknowledged and corrected.
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C. A. Hughes
Gas Ration Changes Include Returning Servicemen
The OPA announces temporary duty gasoline ration changes for servicemen returning from overseas under rehabilitation orders. They may receive furlough gasoline rations, replacing the prior rule requiring three days leave with papers. The furlough ration remains one gallon per day for up to 30 gallons. Additional groups receive preferred mileage rations for essential travel. Women dresses and children's clothes will be auctioned Friday June 22 at 8 p m in Village Hall by the Ladies Aid First Reformed church. Bread and cakes also up for auction.
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OPA
Ladies Aid of the
First Reformed Church
For Sale VAC Case Tractor with Attachments
One year old VAC Case tractor with adjustable front and rear axle, plow and cultivator attachments. Listed by Jacob Lugestec of Joe Ort road and Stoney Island Chicago Heights. Contact 5122Y2 for details.
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Jacob Lugestec
Joe Ort
Stoney Island
Chicago Heights
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