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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1944
Page
8
A serviceman in the South Pacific thanks South Holland for frequent Pointers. He praises readers for keeping home news strong, vows to aid the war effort, and hopes for a quick return to see Tokyo fall. He mentions a B A R and production strikes, closing with regards to George.
Rokus T. Yonkman born April 24 1880 Onarga Illinois buried at Oak Lawn cemetery after services at his home 157th and Greenwood South Holland Rev Isaac Westra officiating He died Sunday at his home left a twin John and brothers Chris Lake Village Indiana five sisters in Illinois Michigan and Chicago Heights. Swets family left to visit Lake George Wisconsin.
The First Reformed Church announced Vy Day will be a day of gratitude and praise as Allied victory nears. A special service may be held at 8 00 p m the day of the announcement or the next evening if timing shifts. A note honors local veteran Technical Sergeant Louis T rollman returning from the Southwest Pacific to attend Officer Candidate School.
Friday travel plans list Rochester visitors to Rev John De Waard and family and visits to Arthur Van Der Aa in the U S Navy at Sampson New York. Mrs Van Der Aa returns today and Mrs Michael Van Der Aa heads to New York City two weeks later. Clarence De Young and daughter Clara depart for Cleveland Tennessee to teach at Bob Jones College this year. The Roosevelt PTA opens the 1944 45 school year with a peppy meeting in the Roosevelt dining room. Eighteen Holland Home board members honor Sam Vander Ploeg after his ten year presidency, he will keep leading inmates. Clarence Van Vuren recovers at home after hospital stay. Red Cross unit to meet weekly at Roosevelt School. Induction physicals pass eight local boys. Various Van Drunen and Van Der Aa family updates include hospital stays, birthdays, and overseas service. The Young People Society plans a Testimonial Singspiration for servicemen this Sunday at 7 30 pm with readings and Psalter numbers. Willard Anker, son of John and Mrs Anker, becomes an ensign after Naval Air training in Corpus Christi. First Reformed church will broadcast its morning service on WMBI and WDLM starting October 1 at 9 30 am with Rev Blaauw inviting public attendance.
Farmers are urged to visit Wagnum Implement Sales in Hebron Indiana to view and order new gasoline engines. The notice promotes immediate action and emphasizes available models for immediate purchase.
The South Holland Reformed church received six thousand dollars from the estate of Mr and Mrs Rokus De Graff in their memory. Two thousand four hundred fifty dollars is set aside for missions and three thousand five hundred fifty dollars goes to the church building fund as directed by the will.
Blood bank returns to Harvey October 4 through 7 at Whittier School location. Donors may register with Mrs. Ernie Hagar or call Harvey 3504RX for details.
Notice includes a furniture ad from De Young and Sons Furniture Co in South Holland and a voter registration notice. It states an extra large selection of Krohl er and Flex Steel parlor suites at special prices and urges registration updates for the November election with registration deadlines and locations including South Holland Village Hall and 15706 Louis Street.
Wagnum Implement Sales in Hebron Indiana advertises gasoline engines suitable for onion screens and stationary units. Prospective buyers are invited to call Hebron 39 or write Wagnum Implement Sales Hebron Ind. 36-8p.
The President and Board of Trustees invite sealed bids for the air compressor and motor now installed in the fire hall by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 1944, when bids will be publicly opened. Separate bids are sought for the air horn mounted on the village hall roof. The board may reject any or all bids.
Warning to dog owners in South Holland after multiple children bitten by dogs. All dogs must be tied or they will be disposed of by the police department.
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