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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1944
Page
6
A soldier in Italy writes to express gratitude for the Pointer and gifts. He describes participating in two battles and fighting in a third, noting landings in Africa and Sicily and praising American troops. He hopes for continued news and victory soon.
Dr Henry A Poppen speaks at First Reformed Church South Holland on March 8 at 745 pm. He titles his talk I was a Prisoner of the Japanese recounting his capture on Kulangsu Island and his return to the United States. As a missionary to China since 1918 his religious and practical experience offers a compelling message for all Americans.
Funeral services for Cornelius Van Domminsen of 15252 7th Ave South Holland were held Monday February 28 at De Youngs chapel with Rev Blaauw officiating. Interment followed at Oaklawn cemetery. The 36 year employee of Whiting Corp died February 24 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital from acute coronary thrombosis. Surviving are wife Anna one son Jasper in the Navy at Norfolk Virginia three brothers Richard Nicholas and Henry and two sisters Mrs Jeanette Isley of Aurora Illinois and Mrs Jennie Anker.
Alice Cook aged 90 years 5 months 11 days died at her Cottage Grove avenue home in Chicago Heights on February 29 from old age complications. Survived by four sons Reel Nick Fred and John and three daughters Anna Fisher Dena Pals and Henrietta. Funeral March 2 at 2 PM at De Young's with Rev Jacob Blaauw. burial Oaklawn Cemetery. 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren survive.
Obituary note for Mrs Arie Haartkoorn nee Eliza Swets who died suddenly at home on Stony Island Avenue on Monday February 28. Rev G Hoeksema of Third Christian Reformed Church of Roseland to speak on Back to God Hour March 5 at 9 pm. Broadcast sponsored by the church on WCFL Chicago 1000 ke.
A 46 year old woman, Bette Bruin, died of a heart attack after months of goitre concerns. Funeral services set for March 3 at De Young's chapel and First Christian Reformed Church with Rev. I Westra officiating. Burial in Oakridge cemetery. She leaves a husband, three daughters, two sons in military service, and several siblings. A farewell party for Bruin at the Legion hall in Homewood drew forty friends with out of town guests. Charles E Waterman born Feb 22 at Ingalls Memorial hospital to Carl Waterman and wife., Carl left his training air field to be with them.
Police chief Richard E. Loescher of Thornton Illinois wounded and captured Ralph G. Clark a gunman wanted for a Louisville Kentucky policeman murder near the Fredericks Brewing company plant. Harry Austgen of Thornton identified Clark from an FBI poster and alerted the chief. Clark had worked at the brewery since September.
Police attempted to arrest fugitive Loescher at the brewery when a chase ended with shots fired by a officer striking the suspect in the right leg. Clark, located at 106 Kinzie street, had a loaded revolver and two holsters with 200 rounds of ammunition in his room. He faces holdups in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Dale Douthett of Griffith Indiana offers a public auction on Saturday March 4 at 11 am selling 40 head cattle 20 horses 3 hogs hay grain and farm machinery plus 200 NH red hens tools and implements. Real estate none. Henry Piepho auctioneer. Terms cash. Also rental notice for a four room house on Prairie Ave South Holland Illinois and Gladys Beauty Shop closure from Feb 26 to Mar 6.
Farmers urged to write or call Dyer Supply Co in Dyer Indiana at phone 2251 to sell or junk old Fairbanks Morse or New Idea small gasoline engines. Highest prices offered for old gasoline engines.
An auction will be held at the Dutch Valley Growers Warehouse in South Holland on Saturday March 11 offering livestock implements and various items. consignments should contact Auctioneer James Gouwens or the Dutch Valley office promptly. onion set seed available from Van Buren Bros at So. Holland Illinois. price 3.00 per pound and germination 90 percent or better.
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