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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
6
Ernest De Young writes from the service thanking the South Holland Chamber of Commerce and local residents for letters and a care package. He notes the thoughtful effort from home, says he is in good health, and that the hometown network fosters new friendships.
Van Dyke reports that about one hundred South Holland women have volunteered to fold bandages after a call for Red Cross workers. Meetings are held Thursday afternoons and Friday evenings to accommodate all volunteers, with appreciation expressed by Mrs. Van Dyke and local servicemen.
Six-year old Margaret Finan of Greenwood avenue South Holland was bitten by a squirrel near her home last Sunday. The squirrel, found dead Tuesday, tested positive for rabies at the Illinois Department of Public Health laboratory. Neighbors saw the animal fighting with a dog. Margaret began rabies vaccine treatment.
A National Safety Council analysis of 145 Midwest state newspaper reports shows unsafe acts cause most farm machinery injuries. Loose clothing accounts for one third, cleaning or oiling moving equipment for one quarter, and children playing near equipment for about one in seven incidents.
Local missionary work by Mr. Enrique Lamadrid aims to reach migrants in the area representing 28 denominations. He will teach Spanish and English, conduct Sunday school and evangelistic services once organized, riding a bicycle between locations. Donations of Sunday school materials and other supplies are requested, with contact John Dalenberg at Harvey 1115.
The regular meeting of the village president and head of trustees of South Holland was held to discuss local governance and upcoming community matters. Details of decisions and votes were recorded for public notice.
Prof Henry Schunze president of Calvin College will discuss Is Our Religion Commercial on the Back to God Hour July 2 at 9 pm. The Christian Reformed church sponsors the broadcast airing on WCFL Chicago 1000 ke.
Tuesday evening in the village hall President James Gouwens headed a session with Trustees De Young Van Der Aa Van Duer sen Zeilenga Santefort and Voss. The board approved minutes and accepted a subdivision dedication while approving alley improvements and police hall access.
Robert Murray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murray, is home on furlough. Mrs. John Van Der Bilt and two children Ruth and Marshall visit relatives at Sheboygan. Julius Newenhouse returns from Oska loosa. Evelyn Mulder enjoys vacation with parents at Edgerton Minnesota. Henry Weld and son leave Rock Island after funeral. Gerald L Topel, 17, begins naval indoctrination at Great Lakes with aptitude tests to decide assignment.
American Legion Auxiliary updates show Paul Gall Unit 303 meeting on July 18 at 8 pm with Margaret Meginnis presiding. June 21 Eighth District meeting at Harvey club rooms elected officers and named delegates.
Mrs Frankie Albrecht chaired the effort with her committee for the evening, assisted by Mrs Ethel McPike and Mrs Gladys Meginnis. The American Legion Auxiliary extends sympathy to the Kasha family on Mrs John Kasha’s passing. Delegates to the convention are Mrs M Meginnis and Mrs M Sagneri.
An OPA newsletter warns truckers face a worsening tire shortage as military needs take priority and war tires use the same rubber. Recapping prewar tires could extend mileage, but overloading and abuse may cause blowouts. centers told to refuse recapping after tire abuse.
Red Flame won first in the winner's bitch and best of the opposite sex at the Skokie Valley dog show held at Dyche stadium, Evanston, last Sunday, June 24. She is the daughter of L. D. Goodman's Beldon Town Talk.
A public notice warns property owners renters and real estate agents in Thornton township about Canada thistle control requirements and associated deadlines.
A Hebron Indiana supplier advertises gasoline engines ideal for stationary use and onion screens. Interested buyers are asked to call Hebro or write Wagnum Implement in Hebron IN.
Farmers urged to list or call Dyer Supply Co in Dyer Indiana with old Fair Morse or New Idea small gasoline engines for cash. Highest prices offered for online engines and related equipment.
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