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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1944
Page
8
A wartime letter from Gilbert De Young writes from Italy after service with Rinkemas praising home folks in South Holland and the Pointer newsletter. He notes experiences in Africa Sicily and Italy and expresses desire to return home after the Axis is defeated.
Mrs James Weirsma and the Henry Weirsma family learn from the War Department that her husband and son, previously reported missing two months ago, are now prisoners of war in German hands.
Henrietta Dekker wife of Jelte Dekker of 17816 Torrence Ave Oak Glen Illinois died at home from senile disability. She had lived in the community 38 years and was 78. Survived by husband two sons Cornelius and Richard a daughter Mrs Alice Lunkowsky and brother Theo Koster. Funeral Saturday March 11 at 1 30 p m at home and 2 p m at Lansing Reformed Church with Rev Reed officiating. Burial Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Rev G Hoeksema of the Third Christian Reformed church of Roseland will speak on Back to Gor Hour Sunday March 12 at 9 p m The topic is Back to Freedom The broadcast is sponsored by the Christian Reformed church and airs on WCFL Chicago 1008 ke.
United States service members and families appear in town notices. Births, relocations, overseas duties, hospital stays, and anticipated moves are reported alongside local clubs, health events, and public sales announcements reflecting wartime times in South Holland Illinois.
A cash sale listing includes plows, cultivators, planters, engines, hay, seeders, a 600 egg incubator, water heater, irrigation gear, tools, and miscellaneous items. Furniture also offered. Auction by James Gouwens, clerk WM. P. Anker. Proceeds to First Reformed Church Ladies Aid.
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