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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1944
Page
8
A personal World War II era letter from Bastian Van Drunen describes receiving a newsletter, thanks the sender, and notes meals back home, progress of duties, and hope to return home within the year. It mentions being far away and moving quickly.
Mrs Nellie Veld nee Gouwens died at her West lorth street home in South Holland after a heart ailment. She was 75 years old and had attended two church services the day before. Funeral services are set for June 22 at 1 30 PM at the home and 2 PM at First Reformed Church with interment at Oaklawn cemetery. She leaves two sons Henry and Corneling two daughters Cornelia Mary and Winifred and numerous relatives.
Miss Virginia Bruin daughter of Navy Officer and Mrs William Bruin married Arnold J Dalenberg son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Dalenberg Sr in a candlelight ceremony at the bride's parents home Rev Nelson Dalenberg officiated A wedding party included maid of honor Bette Bruin in blue taffeta and best man Paul Dalenberg The couple hosted a reception for sixty at McKinley school with music by Mrs Harry Vinke and Mrs Richard Vanderbilt.
Evelyn Van Drunen of East 159th Street wed Pvt. Andrew H. Vogel son of Mr and Mrs Dick Vogel of South Park Avenue in a double ring ceremony at the Christian Reformed Church. Rev Westra officiated. The June 14 wedding joined two families in a formal church event.
Prof Henry Schultze president of Calvin College will speak June 25 at 9 pm on What is our Education Objective The Christian Reformed church sponsors the broadcast heard over WCFL Chicago 1000 kHz and reaches a wide radio audience.
A candlelight ceremony featured a bride entering with her mother at a decorated church. The groom, on furlough from San Luis Obispo, wore army uniform and sang by Grebert Van Der An. An open house followed at the bride's mother's home before the couple heads to California for training.
Mary Jane Molenhouse daughter of Mr and Mrs George Molenhouse Harvey wed Kenneth Van Der Wal son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Van Der Wal South Holland in a double ring ceremony at the Bethany Christian Reformed church home of Mr and Mrs Nick Van Gen nep. The reception and cake cutting followed. Plans were announced for the Thir teenth Annual Gonnens Reunion July 15 at Glenwood Forest preserve.
Classified items report agricultural seed sales onion crate listings and cooking stoves with contact details for J A Jackson in Kenosha Wisconsin. A lost dog Shep is sought with a South Holland Illinois contact. Local notices note hospital updates and family visits in Dolton Riverdale Ottawa and Chicago Heights areas.
A Dutch pilot reports bombing a Japanese airfield in the Pacific theater, describing mission details and its impact on enemy air operations. The account emphasizes reconnaissance findings and the airstrip’s damaged state following the raid.
Farmers advised of available gasoline engines for onion screens and stationary units. Order now by writing Wognum Implement Sales, Hebron, Indiana, or call Hebron 39 for details.
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