This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1943
Page
6
Levis Workman, a South Holland soldier in India, writes Jan 26 1943 thanking the Chamber of Commerce and friends for a gift box and Pointer cookies. He notes tasty treats, progress back home, and learning about landmarks while serving abroad.
Corporal William A. Heintz and Miss Minnie Swets wed at the Christian Reformed parsonage with Rev. C. De Leuw officiating. The bride wore a brown tweed suit with white accessories and a carnation pink rose corsage. her sister Ella May Heintz was bridesmaid in brown tan attire with pink carnations. Best man was Charles Kirsch. A family reception followed at the Schoon home. The bride is from South Holland, employed in Chicago. the groom, Lans ing native, will return from a fifteen day Air Corps furlough in Orlando, Florida, this week.
The 12th Annual Gouwens Reunion committee prepares for a July gathering. President Clarence Stegenga says the event will bring relatives together to renew family ties and save gas for essential needs.
Parents urged to bring Coolidge school children in Phoenix for a June 2 2 30 p m revaccination if needed and to visit the South Holland Health Center at noon for a final toxoid dose. A doctor will administer the final shots, with emphasis on meeting required doses for protection before fall.
Peter J. De Young expresses sincere thanks to the South Holland firemen and neighbors who helped when his home was discovered on fire Thursday.
A South Holland meeting urged aid after recent floods causing widespread damages. Walter Haines chairs the Calumet Clean Streams Committee which, with township supervisors and city leaders, plans to meet Governor Green in Springfield to seek a half million dollars for the Little Calumet Drainage basin.
The De Young family reunion is planned for Monday at Glenwood forest preserve with a two o'clock picnic and featured program. Sgt Elmer Brinks departed for Camp McCoy after furlough with relatives. Local officials were appointed for the coming year and church services set for May 30. Various families report hospital visits, travel to Denver and Camp Lee, and new births. Naval training milestones and Navy career moves are noted for several local residents including Peder Cahl and Arthur Cornwall. Stanley Van Der Aa leaves for camp after a 15 day furlough and wedding.
War Production Board calls for at least 200 million pounds of waste kitchen fats in 1943 to produce glycerin for gunpowder. Households must double collection efforts, saving even a tablespoon daily could yield 540 million pounds of gun powder yearly. Use any clean metal container and return fats to meat dealers promptly. A new auto gas mask converts closed vehicles into ventilated gas proof shelters.
A new device reduces fog and night flying hazards by enhancing visibility. The system allows safer navigation for pilots during poor light and weather conditions.
Farmers urged to sell or junk old Fairbanks Morse or New Idea small gasoline engines to Dyer Supply Co in Dyer Indiana. They offer the highest prices for junk or working engines and provide contact by writing or calling 2251.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.