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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1943
Page
6
A South Holland correspondent reports seven weeks of schooling at Camp Lee and forecasts an assignment to a unit after completing the course. He describes long study days from 8 a m to 8 30 p m and expresses optimism about army life and a quick return home.
Dr. R. J. Danhof discusses the topic Why Does Jesus Tary So Long on Sunday evening November 14 at 9 p.m. The Back to God Hour airs on WCFL Chicago 1000 kc and is sponsored by the Christian Reformed church.
A large mass meeting at Medinah temple in Holland honors Holland descent servicemen. The 8 p m event features church choirs, a keynote address by Dr. Clarence Bouma, and war footage with no admission charge. Temple seats 5000 and event is by the Holland Language Group committee.
The Roosevelt P T A schedules its regular November meeting for Wednesday November 17 at 7 30 PM in Roosevelt school. Alumni night invites former members. county superintendent Heffernan will speak. Refreshments support the Achievement club treasury. Open week invites all parents to visit Roosevelt school classrooms November 15 19.
The Fanning family, who had occupied the Dr. Carl Walgoord residence for months, moved in with Mrs. Rump for the next three months. Mrs. Robert Gouwens hosted the M. T. club gathering at her home on Tuesday evening, November 9.
A St Holland Unit meeting will be held Monday November 15 at 7 30 p m at Roosevelt School. Major project Pressing Equipment and its Use presented by Mabel Gowens and Mary Baker. Minor project Picture Study by Ann Boyd. All ladies invited to attend this interesting session.
In memoriam for Walter B. Hook who died six years ago on Nov 17 and Sadie Van Der Aa who died four years ago on Nov 12. Paul and Frances Van Der Aa recall their memories and say in memories garden we meet every day.
South Holland village board meets with President James Gouwens and six trustees present. Gouwens and others consider dedication of alleys in the R. A. Gouwens subdivision and plan to meet Sanitary District engineers. Vehicle license, building permits, and current bills totaling 651.99 are reviewed and approved.
United Church of Glenwood lists Sunday program with 9 45 Sunday school 11 morning service sermon titled The Trial of Christ 6 30 Young People service 7 45 Evening service. Notes a move of Mrs Altman and family to Cleveland Ohio. Various local sales include Plymouth Rocks Ford truck and tractor plus hay and straw offerings with contact details.
Farmers urged to sell or junk old Fairbanks Morse and New Idea small gasoline engines to Dyer Supply Co in Dyer Indiana. They offer top prices for old engines and provide a phone contact 2251.
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