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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1943
Page
6
Anthony P. De Young writes from Camp Claiborne Louisiana after moving from Camp Maxey Texas. The private first class expresses appreciation for the weekly Pointer newsletter and hopes for victory soon and return to South Holland to smell onion sets.
Leonard Van Drunen Jr writes from Pawling New York in August 1943 to thank the Pointer publishers for ongoing issues. He notes a transfer from Greensboro caused missed copies and requests the paper be sent to his new address until further notice.
George Veenstra Jr. died suddenly Monday at his home on Stoney Island avenue west of Oak Glen Illinois. He was 42 years old and worked as a brick maker at Blue Island yards. He leaves wife Ellen a son Jacob in U S Army and three daughters Betty Mildred Emma. Funeral services are Friday at 2 pm at De Young's funeral chapel Lansing with Rev Ausema officiating. Burial in Oak Lawn cemetery.
The South Holland Health Center, affiliated with The Tuberculosis Institute of Chicago and Cook County, will hold a diagnostic chest clinic on Friday Sept 17 from 1 to 4 p m at 15804 South Park Avenue. Residents of South Holland Phoenix Dalton Riverdale and Thornton may attend for chest examination led by Dr Julius B Novak and nurse Edith Busch Freeman.
The South Holland village board met Tuesday at 8 pm in the village hall with President James Gouwens and six trustees present. Reports noted lack of state contract approvals and slow vehicle license fees while plans included weed cutting, school yard rag weed control, and a building permit for Ringstrom. River end of report mentions ongoing matters.
The side water system was checked with no leaks and referred to the Harvey Water Department. Fire hydrants were serviced and ready for winter. Trustee Voss reported fifteen new Honor Board names, board nearly filled. Board to assist salvage drive with the PTA. Trustee De Young noted complaints about cars blocking alleys. police to keep alleys open. Current bills approved by Finance Committee and ordered paid.
Five Kickerts and additional brothers form the Kick Butterball bowling unit in South Holland. The team plans Thursday league nights at South Holland Lanes, with several brothers in or connected to local auto businesses and family members active in military and college pursuits.
California where Mr Thomassen holds a post office job. family travels by car. Pvt and Mrs Carl Plug welcome daughter Carol Joan born Sept 1 at St Margaret’s Hammond. Nick Veld returns from Orange City Ta. Elmer De Vries family visiting Holland and Grand Rapids. Herman Zeldenrust vacationing in New Jersey. Rev Laauw to speak at First Reformed Church Sept 17 about Winnebago life. Mrs Donald Mensinga back from Ingalls Memorial surgery. J Vreeman family occupying former Neal Dekker home. Evelyn and Aunt Nellie De Young return from Wawona lodge Wis. Carl Bogensnyder returns from sea. bombarded London and Swankey. latest trip to Sicily. Capt Carl A Walvoord to Camp Swift Texas. wife and two sons to accompany. Bertha Van Mynen back from Fort Sill visit. Joan Van Vuren shower. to wed Carl Jabaay Sept 24. Milton Ridder announces birth Don Milton Sept 10 Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Ridder in Army at Jefferson Barracks, on leave. Errit Schaap announces daughter Wilma’s engagement to Pvt Seymour Van Drunen, son of Mr and Mrs C B Van Drunen.
An advertisement announces a small furnished kitchenette apartment for rent on the second floor. The listing is from Gail De Young's Furniture Co located at Harvey 37, with the year 2016 shown.
A home nursing class is organized for all Riverdale women and girls who wish instruction. Call Riv. 141 or Inter. 9638. Cpl. Herbert Abraham left September 15 to return to Camp McCain Mississippi after a 15 day furlough at his parents home.
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