Pointer is Grand Ogden Utah Letter From South Holland Soldier
A serviceman writes from Ogden Utah describing guard duty over German prisoners, reconnecting with old friends, and a desire to return home to South Holland. He thanks the Chamber of Commerce and readers for sending the Pointer and for home town news. He expresses fond memories of the West and eagerness to reunite with South Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland
Jacobsma
P.W
Grand Ogden, Utah
George
Chamber of Commerce
F. A
West
Old South Holland
Community Chest and National War Fund Campaign Planned
The annual Community Chest drive with the National War Fund Campaign will begin about October 2 in the village. Local Chest directors met to finalize plans and will canvass early so donors can credit contributions to the local chapter.
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Community Chest
National War Fund
Rev S Westra Dies After Pancreatitis At Church
Rev S Westra of the Christian Reformed church died this morning at 8 at St James hospital Chicago Heights after suffering acute pancreatitis on Sunday during communion services. An emergency operation was performed and funeral details are available from Harvey 37.
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S. Westra
Christian Reformed Church
St. James Hospital
Chicago Heights
Harvey
Rev. S. Westra
Two-Year-Old Killed in Auto Accident Near Hammond
Kenneth Paul Scholl aged two is killed when a car door opens on 159th street near Stoney Island avenue. Nicholas Gouwens was driving. inquest returns accidental death. Funeral held at the chapel with Rev. J Blaauw. burial at Oak Ridge cemetery. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Scholl and grandparents in Chicago Heights and South Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Paul Scholl
Nicholas Gouwens
Scholl
Hammond
159Th Street
Stoney Island Avenue
de Young
J. Blaauw
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Lawrence Scholl
Saran Rietveld
Cheago Heights
Antone Scholl
South Holland
Marjorie Oling Weds Henry De Young In Evening Ceremony
Marjorie Oling daughter of Harry N. Oling married Henry D. De Young son of Mr. and Mrs. Dick H. De Young Tuesday evening September 19 in a double ring ceremony at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Blaauw officiated by Rev. Blaauw.
Danhof to Speak on Back to God Hour in Chicago
Dr. Ralph J. Danhof of Holland Michigan will address the program on October 1 at 9 p.m. The topic is Back to God the Supreme Need of Man. The Christian Reformed church sponsors the broadcast on WCFL Chicago 1000 ke.
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Ralph J. Danhof
Holland, Mich
God
Christian Reformed Church
WCFL
Chicago
Marjorie Rinkema Bride in Satin Gown at Local Wedding
Mrs Nick Rinkema, since her mother’s death, hosted the ceremony at the McKinley school. The bride wore a white satin gown with train and fingertip veil, carried white roses and baby mums. Attendant Jennie Van Drunen wore pink and carried tea roses. Best man Jas per Oling. Fern Oosting sang Cause and The Lords Prayer. Nellie Rinkema played the wedding march. Toastmaster Nick Rinkema led a reception with gladioli decor and a brass quartet performance.
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Nick 'Rinkema
Marjorie
Jennie
Jasper Oling
Fern Oosting
Nellie Rinkema
McKinley School
Gladioli
Nick Rinkema
Dick van Drunen
Peter J. van Drunen
Nardis
Adrian de Groot
Evelyn Vogel
Barbara Paarlberg Weds Robert Lambert at First Methodist
Miss Barbara Lee Paarlberg daughter of Mr and Mrs Tenn is Paarlberg married Robert Lambert son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Lambert at the First Methodist church on Friday September 8. Rev A C Wesmith officiated with Mrs Walter Fradgley at the organ. Open house followed for 100 guests. The couple and details of attire and attendants noted. Scrap paper drive planned for September 28 and 29 with schools Roosevelt McKinley and Christian collecting paper and rags to aid the war effort.
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Lambert-Paarlberg
First Methodist Church
Barbara Lee Paarlberg
Tennis Paarlberg
Robert Lambert
Edgar Lambert
Roseland
A. C. Wesmith
Walter Fradgley
Patricia Merritt
Robert H. Laws
Hexman
Milton Paamberg
Harry Vinke
Thornton High School
West Virginia
Keyser
W. Va
Augustana College
Whitings Corporation
Roosevelt, McKinley and
Christian
Harvery
Henry de Vries
Ivan Rietveld
Henry P. Ravesloot
Carl Walvoord
John ‘Vogler
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Hiram van der Bilt
Peter Ravesfoot
Italy
Roy Monsma
States
Clinton
Herbert Pals
Tracy Yonkman
Bethany Christian Reformed Church
Farmers Get New Gasoline Engines at Wagnum Implement
Farmers in Hebron Indiana urged to place orders now for gasoline engines at Wagnum Implement Sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagnum
Hebron
Ind
Blood drive set for Harvey with Red Cross unit
The American Red Cross Blood Bank Mobile Unit returns to Harvey for the ninth time on Oct 4 6 and 7 inviting servicemen and locals to donate. Register with Chairman Mrs Adren Hagar or Geo Voss. Also notes births marriages police rabies cases and service members recovering from wounds abroad.
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Blood Bank
Harvey
American Red Cross Blood Bank
Adren Hagar
Geo. Voss
Annual Community Sale Scheduled at Dutch Valley Warehouse
South Holland hosts its annual consignment sale on November 15, 1944 at Dutch Valley Warehouse. Vendors encouraged to book consignments early at the Dutch Valley office, accepting livestock poultry implements furniture and other items.
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Dutch Valley
South Holland
Card of Thanks for Kind Expressions and Floral Offerings
We thank friends and relatives for sympathy and beautiful floral offerings after our bereavement. Mr and Mrs Geo Hoekstra and Family. For rent upstairs flat Michael J Van Drunen East 159th street So Holland Il Phone Harvey 3512 W 21 2G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Hoekstra
Michael J. van Drunen
East 159Th Street
Holland
Ray
151St
Indiana Ave
Ray van Drunen
Prop
Holland, MI
Harvey
Gasoline Engines Offered for Sale in Hebron Indiana
Local supplier Wagnum Implement Sales in Hebron Indiana advertises gasoline engines suitable for onion screens and stationary units. Prospective buyers can call Hebron 39 or write to inquire about availability and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebron 39
Hebron
Ind
Fairbanks Morse
Dyer Supply CO
Dyer, Ind
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S. Chicago Rd
South Holland, Ill
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Dalton
Wdr
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Hohman Ave
Hammond, Ind
South Park
John J. van Dersa
Harvey 1100
Engle ST
I- C. Sta
Riverdale
Halsted St
GEO. Hofstra
Pullman
George Hofstra
Otto Brothers
Michigan Ave
Sc Holland
Lansing
E. 137Th Street
Ohor
Yeees
Country Fair
Desert Hawk
Pearl
Walt
159Th and
Indiana Avenue
Holland, DL Open
DE Young & Sons
Park Ave
South Holland, DL
Ros
Gamblers
Gunoice Chester
Nancy RussEll
Thomas Mitchell
Edna Best
Freddie Bartholomew
Tim Holt
Cash
Anne Barrep Thowtas Mitchel
Tues
Ronald Colman
Cuore
Colbert
Russell
Weror McLaglen
All Century-Fox
March of Time
Tokyo
Sportsfilm
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