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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1944
Page
8
A letter from September 15, 1944, from a South Holland serviceman stationed in Newfoundland describes settling into a new address, his first boat ride, and damp cold winds. He notes good meals, continues in the infantry, hopes to return to civilian life soon, misses The Pointer, and welcomes news from home while praising fellow soldiers.
Rev Isaac Westra pastor of the Christian Reformed church since September 9 1984 died at St James hospital after pancreatitis at age 57 11 months. Born in the Netherlands October 28 1886 he came to America as a child and was ordained in 1917. He is survived by his wife Henrietta Kolkmann and daughter Dorothy plus relatives. Funeral services were held in Linden Lynden and Grand Rapids with burial in Woodlawn cemetery.
After ten postponements and con vivances Chicago police officer George Peterman faces trial before Judge John J. Prystalski in Criminal Court. The jury was waived and more witnesses are expected as the proceedings continue. Peterman, arrested January 18 by Officers fan Der Bilt and Mulder, assaulted Mrs Rose Beidy at 159th and the Grand Trunk tracks during a drunken episode. He was arraigned before Judge Jo Young and bound to the grand jury. attorney Harry Ditchburne said he would seek to present evidence.
Dr Ralph Danhof of Holland fid will speak on October 8 at 9 p m on Back to God in Our American Homes. The Christian Reformed church sponsors the WCFL Chicago 1000 ke broadcast.
A police officer's mental blackout is attributed to an injury sustained at age seventeen. The incident is described as contributing to his current condition and affecting his conduct.
Proclaimed by the president Fire Prevention Week runs October 814 in South Holland and nationwide. Fire Chief Michael T. Van Der An urges workers farmers housewives and children to act to reduce fires. The city notes yearly losses exceed average and calls for heightened care during the week and beyond.
The scrap paper drive last Friday showed students still behind troops. A truck collected 12 850 pounds, with McKinley 1 560, Christian 3 350, and Roosevelt 7 940 pounds weighed in across the schools.
The Community Chest and National War Fund drive began this week urging residents to donate at home with fifty percent of gifts withheld for use in their own community. Local residents are urged to contribute to aid the home front during the war effort.
The blood bank will be in Harvey today Friday and Saturday. Donors wearing a blood donors button may phone chairman Mrs. Arden Hagar. Your donation may save a service man's life.
V Day will be praised as a community observance in South Holland with services at the First Reformed Church. The proclamation marks Allied victory over Germany as the occasion for Praise Day and future observances.
The article notes the birth of a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. John Vreeman on September 21. It records a cablegram to Mr. and Mrs. Anthony De Groot announcing Lt Thomas De Groot arriving safely somewhere in the Pacific. It mentions community notices about local clergy and a Roosevelt P T A film schedule and Navy draft for Russell Porter.
Wagnum Implement Sales in Hebron Indiana invites farmers to place orders for new gasoline engines. Promotional notice encourages immediate action to secure purchases.
Woodlawn avenue reports the engagement of Mae Sedlak to Aviation Cadet Martin R. Sedlak son of Mrs Anna Sedlak of Harvey Miss Van Drunen works at Pullman Aircraft Chicago He is stationed at Maxwell Field Ala Families from Rock Rapids Iowa visit DeVries clan Four H club at Mrs Boyd's on September 26 reports a wonderful evening Creamed rolls and chocolate milk served by Wilmetta and Agnes Van Buren Entertainment led by Joan and Agnes Van Buren Monthly crochet lessons Milton Ridder Henry DeVries Erwin Wognum and Ralph Ohoff home on furlough Cpl Roy Monsma recuperating from fatigue in Clinton Iowa after action in New Guinea San Francisco and then hospital in Clinton Health improving but weeks to regain activity Sunday broadcasts of First Reformed Church South Holland services by WMBL and WDLM begin October 8 at 9 30 a m led by Rev J Blaauw
Mothers with children up to six years old are invited to a monthly infant welfare clinic sponsored by the South Holland Health Council. The event runs Thursday October 12 from 9 to 11 p m in the village hall under the supervision of Dr Werner K Gottstein and affiliated with The Tuberculosis Institute of Chicago. The clinics support the Health Center’s program for a healthy home front important to the nation’s war effort.
Regular village board meeting convened on Tuesday evening at eight. Proceedings focused on local governance items and standard agenda updates.
New supply of gasoline engines suitable for onion screens and stationary units. Interested buyers invited to call Hebron 39 or write Wagnum Implement Sales Hebron Ind. 36-8p.
In a board meeting Luke Buurstra said Officer Van Der Bilt would not direct traffic at the First Christian Reformed church each Sunday. A Thornton township officer offered help, but a village commission was not approved. Attorney McGowan outlined steps to extend a water main by special assessment.
The 1944 event returns at Dutch Valley Warehouse in South Holland on November 15. Organizers urge early consignments including livestock poultry implements furniture and other items. Food available from the Dutch Valley office.
Upstairs flat for rent located on 168th street contact Michael J Van Drunen East 169th street South Holland Illinois phone Harvey 3512W. 28-16.
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