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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1944
Page
8
A former South Holland resident writes from a rocky post, noting garrison duty, good weather, swimming, meals, ice cream, and beer. He compares life abroad with home, mentioning limited farming due to terrain and oversized green onions seen at home.
Agatha Biesboer died at her daughter’s home in Wheatfield Indiana on Saturday evening November 18 from cerebral hemorrhage. Born in the Netherlands in 1888 she was 62. She lived at 156th and Michigan City Road. Funeral services are set for 1:30 PM at De Young's chapel and 2:00 PM at the Christian Reformed Church with Rev G Roozenboom of Coopersville Michigan officiating. Burial is in Oakland Cemetery. She leaves five daughters and five sons including Johanna Koon Wheelfeld Indiana Dena Skrooswk Lat ing Anna Van Der Werf Pasadena California Mays Reka Overgaard Detroit Michigan Catherine De Young South Holland Rich ard South Holland Raward Chicago Heights Peter Dolton Jour Chicago Nicolas South Holland.
Dorothy Ruiter and John Terpstra wed at Bethany Christian Reformed Church South Holland in a double ring ceremony. Rev. Eldersveld and Rev. Dahm presided with Gladys Vanderbilt on the wedding march and Melvin DeBoer singing. The bride wore white satin lace with a long train. Bridesmaids wore blue gowns. matron of honor wore yellow. The event marked the bride’s parents’ 19th anniversary. Dr Ralph J. Danhof will speak on What is a Penitent Sinner on WCFL Chicago November 26 at 9 p.m.
A supplier announces gasoline engines suitable for onion screens and stationary units. Interested buyers are urged to contact Wagnum Implement Sales, Hebron Indiana, or call Hebron 39 for details and ordering.
The report details a church wedding with a pink and blue theme, a 150 guest reception at Lansing Christian School, and a honeymoon plan in Iowa. It notes Pte. Robert G. Morrett returning from overseas service, awards earned, visitations by relatives, a wedding of Mrs. Carole Shilling to Sgt Ronald King, and local clergy安排 including Rev F Doezema retirement after 45 years.
The community sale at Dutch Valley Warehouse in South Holland is scheduled for next Wednesday November 29. A list of merchandise to be auctioned is on page 7. The South Holland Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday November 27 in the Roosevelt School dining room. Robert Gross and Theodore Gau wens of the Army are home on furloughs this week. Carl T. Waterman
An honorable discharge on Oct 20 for a serviceman. he plans to resume work as cashier at South Holland Trust and Savings Bank on Dec 1. Mrs. Couwenhoven learns of her husband Richard being seriously wounded in Leyte Oct 23 while serving as gunner in amphibious warfare. Fire department responds to Briggs home chimney blaze, minor in nature.
Christmas shoppers invited to the annual bazaar of the Senior League for Service at Roosevelt school on December 1 at 7:45 p.m. The event aids Christmas shopping with booths offering toys for children and aprons and handkerchiefs for adults. Miss Cornelia Dalenberg will display Arabian articles in native costume. A kitchen band and Santa Claus will entertain, with refreshments served.
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