Soldier letter from Grand Junction to Chamber of Commerce
South Holland Lewis Kaaima expresses gratitude to the Pointer Chamber of Commerce for monthly letters. He describes transfer from Grand Junction Colorado to a California desert training center to learn truck driving and serve as assistant driver. He notes warm dry days, cool nights, and hopes for the war to end soon with homecomings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Kaaima
South Holland Chamber of Commerce
Friends
Grand Junction
Colo
California
Chamber of Commerce
Soldier Letters Home From World War II Pointer Correspondent
Charles Cook reports induction on February 19 and training at Port Huron Michigan and Keesler Field Mississippi. He serves as an Air Corps cook and praises home news, asks families to notify of address changes so servicemen receive The Pointer promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Port Custer
Mich
Keesler Field
Miss
Mississippi
Air Corps
Charles Cook
Tiliana League to Hear Marie Saraf fian Banker
On Wednesday evening October 13 the Tiliana League of Reformed Young Women's Societies will meet at Munster Christian Reformed church. Miss Marie Saraf fian Banker, a native Armenian author, will speak about her experiences under Turkish persecution during World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiliana League of Reformed Young Women’s Societies
Munster
Miss Helen McAlerney Sings Precious Lord at 7:45 P.M.
Miss Helen McAlerney contralto soloist of the WMBI star will be guest soloist. Her version of Precious Lord Take My Hand, the song she is known for, will be featured this evening. All Girls' Societies urged to attend. A cordial invitation extends to all women and girls to join at 7 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen McAlerney
WMBI
Thomas Dorsey
Precious Lord
Miss McAlerney
County boards restrict farm equipment permits during wartime
War boards will not issue purchase permits for farm machinery until the desired equipment is located in county or nearby territory and available for immediate purchase. Permits go only to those who will operate the machine continuously through harvest. Detailed distribution plans will follow. Selections for the next draft include Anthony Schaap Ralph Carmichael and Joseph Freeman. Seventeen others join twenty total calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Bermet
War Board
Cook County
Bormet
Anthony Schaap
Ralph Carmichael
Joseph Freeman
Roosevelt School
Christian School
McKinley
Chamber of Commerce
T. 8. Hudson
Cashimere, Wash
Wm.Gibson
Hudson
Mr. Gibson
Chicago
O.P.A
Frdiay
Ladies’ Christian School Society
Evert Beer
Mary Grace
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
J. Kaite
Norma Jean
Cornelius W. Anker
John de Groot
Mary de Groot
Well Baby Clinic for Phoenix Area Held at Coolidge School
The Well Baby clinic serves Phoenix South Holland Dalton and Riverdale children from birth to 6 years at Coolidge School on Oct 12 at 1 p.m. Emphasized are child habits training guidance and immunizations including diphtheria smallpox and whooping cough with a small charge for the latter. Babies under 18 months may receive the whooping cough vaccine, as the disease is most serious for that age group. Mothers with eligible children are invited and service men's children are especially urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Well Baby
Phoenix
South Holland
Dalton
Riverdale
Coolidge School
155Th and
7Th Avenue
Diagnostic Chest Clinic Announcement
Mrs Edith Busch Freeman public health nurse announced a diagnostic chest clinic to be conducted by the Tuberculosis Institute of Chicago and Cook County. The event is Friday October 15 from 12 30 p m to 2 30 p m at the South Holland Health Center in the village hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Busch Freeman
Tuberculosis Institute of Chicago
Cook County
South Holland Health Center
Jefferson quote on a free press and literacy
A concise historical mnemonic emphasizes that a free press and universal literacy ensure societal safety. The quote attributed to Thomas Jefferson underlines the link between open information access and public security.
For Sale Dairy Cows by Henry J Gouwens
Dairy cows fresh and springers offered by Henry J Gouwens at E 159th St South Holland. Listing notes sale details and location for interested buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Gouwens
E. 159Th St
So. Holland
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Geo. H. Voss
Iliana League
Marie Saraffian
Holland
Tennis J. de Young
Gouwens Bros. Farm Supply
Harvey
South Holland, Tl
Jefferson
Leagie Reuss
Wausau Lumber
Dalenberg and Gouwens
Rinkema Bros
Dixie Dairy
Bastar’s Jewelry
Jacobs Center
Dutch Mill Service
Dr. C. Davis Dursema
S. Chicago Rd
South Holland, Ill
Donald O'Connor In
Mister Big
Gloria Jean
Peggy Ryan
Walt
153Th and
Indiana Avenue
St. Holland
Teag
Gay
Daring
Tae
Buslesque Ven
Michael O'Shea
Loan Assn
Holland Bowling Lanes
Holland, NL
Eagles of the Navy
U.S. Amba
Joseph E. Davies
Auision de Bip
Tel Fark
Warner Bros. Seaton
U. S. Army Band
CASH
Wm. Gibgon
Louis Ave
Walter L. de Graff
Ph. Thornton
Loomis Ave
Saeger
Holmes
Fairbanks Morse
Dyer Supply CO
Dyer, Ind
John E. Christensen
LeRoy
Ind
Tel
Ham
Res
WDR
Samuel KE
Avery Dentist
Hohman
Hammond, Ind
Childen
Defense Industry
Bliss & Laughlin, Inc
155Th St
Commerical
Harvey, Ill
I. C
FBI
Dan Dailey, Jr
Donna Reed
Bobby Blake
Dr. RX
Our Gang
SUN
MON
William Saroyan
Micxty Rooney
Frank Morgan
Clarence Brown
Howard Estabrook
MOB Town
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