Soldier letters thank South Holland Chamber of Commerce
Milton Mossel writes from the field praising the Chamber for letters and a picture, notes the wilderness and tough conditions, asks about hometown friends Jim Dalenberg and others, and mentions snakes in the islands. Pvt Gerrit Tibboel thanks readers for a letter and picture and provides his updated address at Francisco California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Chamber of Commerce
Jim Dalenberg
Milton Mossel
A.P.O
Francisco
Calif
Ian
Gerrit Tibboel
Blasuw
Ration Book IV Registration Planned for South Holland
Residents of South Holland will register for Ration Book IV on Wednesday October 20 and Thursday October 21 from 9 a m to 9 p m at McKinley and Roosevelt schools. An adult can register for the whole family with each member’s War Ration Book II. Household members not related must file separate applications with last-name ranges noted for each day.
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South Holland
War Price and Rationing Board
McKinley and
Roosevelt
Community Chest Organizes Benevolent Drive in South Holland
The Roosevelt P T A and local leaders formed a South Holland Community Chest committee last spring to unite civic groups and launch a starter fund. Representatives from churches schools village board Chamber of Commerce fire and police departments reviewed plans at the village hall and elected officers and directors to lead the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt P. T. A
South Holland
Chamber of Commerce
National Fund
South Holland Community Chest
Winnie Gouwens
Luke Buurstra
Margaret Gouwens
Clarence W. Dalenberg
Frank van Buren
John Dalenberg
Cornelius Waldhuis
Nick van Kalker
Tunis Wognum
John Mulder
Minnie
Village Board Minutes South Holland Discuss Utilities and Upgrades
The Village of South Holland held a regular meeting with all members present. Actions included approving past minutes, filing communications, leasing Riverside Park property, discussing vehicle stickers, ditch maintenance, alley resurfacing, water leaks, fire hall roof, building committee powers, doors for village hall, and permits for Meeter and Olt Hoff residences. Current bills were approved.
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South Holland
Santefort
Sanitary District
William McVey
Gouwens
Riverside Park
Grand Trunk
van der An
de Young
158Th St
159Th St
Chicago Road
Voss
Building Committee
Anthony H. Meeter
George Olthoff
Committee On Finance
War Fund Campaign Aids South Holland Drive
The annual Community Chest and War Fund campaign will run October 18 to October 30 in South Holland and surrounding community. Proceeds support medical social services and war relief funds. a house to house canvass will be led by advisory board chair George Voss with Mrs. James Gowens announcing the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland
James Gowens
U.S
George Voss
Firemen Battle Two Blazes Last Week
South Holland firemen responded to two fires last week. Friday a garage owned by Walter Ekstrom burned completely with $400 damage to the structure and $400 to contents. a nearby residence was scorched but saved. Saturday an overheated stove at C Van Vilhigen’s central plant cabins started a fire, extinguished with minimal damage.
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South Holland
Walter Ekstrom
C. van Vilhigen
Bond Sales Totals Reach $115000 in Local Drive
South Holland reports a third war loan drive raising 115000 in bond sales. Schools Christian, McKinley, and Roosevelt contributed 207.30, 631.20, and 528.05 respectively, totaling 1361.55. Community updates note engagements and furloughs of local families and visits to relatives in Tennessee and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland
B. Bruin
Ed Becker
Christian School
McKinley
Roosevelt
Oostman Van Mynen celebrate long wedding anniversary
The couple mark their 60th anniversary with family and friends and an open house from 2 to 5 pm. A chicken supper will be served at McKinley school at 7 pm for the children and close friends. John Oostman returns from fur lough. Ralph Van Mynen on leave from Fort Sill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brate
McKinley School
John Oostman
Sam Oostman
158Th Street
Ralph van Mynen
Fort Sill
Okla
Two Local Servicemen Honored With Discharges
Two local servicemen recently received honorable discharges from the United States Army. Wm. Dieck Jr. was stationed at Fort Lewis Washington and returned home last week. Robert Caster of Ivanhoe also returned home with a medical discharge after serving at Fort Belvoir Virginia with an engineer regiment ready for overseas duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Wm. Dieck, Jr
Fort Lewis
Wash
Robert Caster
Grover C. Caster
Ivanhoe
Fort Belvoir
For Sale Team of Work Horses and Farm Implements
Allen Aardsma advertises a team of good work horses along with all farm implements for sale at 168 West 158th Street. Call evenings at Harvey 981 to arrange viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Allen Aardsma
West
158Th St
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I. C
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Samuel EK
Avery Dentist Suite
Hohman Ave
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Dennis O'Keefe
Margo
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Gene Kelly
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Ick Simmons
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Robert Sterling Bee Goy AI Wrere Rich Virgina Weibler
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