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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1931

Page

6

Funeral services for Mrs Sarah Eenigenberg of Lansing

Mrs Sarah Eenigenberg 80 longtime Roseland native died last Tuesday at her son Cornelius Eenigenburgs home in Lansing. Services from Cornelius 114 Grant to Munster church at 2 pm with Rev Monsma officiating. Interment Munster cemetery. She leaves nine children and was the oldest Ton clan member at recent reunion.

Sarah Eenigenberg Lanine John Henigenberg Roseland Cornelius Eenigenberg Grant Street Lansing Munster Church Monsma Munster Benigenberg Cornelius Netherlands Ienigenberg Menigenberg Jennie van Buren South Holland Nettie van Dreal Lizzie Kickert Sarah Braschler Harvey Marie Hoekstra Niles, Mich Cornelius Wenigenburg Josie Madderom West 112Th Street John Eenigenburg Bernice Eenigenburg Ton

Mothers' Club Banco Dance at Globe School

The Mothers' Club of the Globe school hosts a banco party on April 24 1931 at 8 o clock with admission set at 25 cents. Meanwhile the Choral Society of the First Christian Reformed church of Lansing plans a cantata The Kingdom of God on April 19 1931 to close the 1920 31 season.

Mothers’ Club Globe School Banco Choral Society First Christian Reformed Church of Lansing Calvin Coolidge School Ida Bock Meyer Homewood Paul Daehn Henry Lange Hildebrandt Mildred Bock Jarnecke Agnes Hessville Ind St. Anne’s Church Beck’s Hall Women’s Club Frances Bertram Charles Knipp Converse Albert Valparaiso Arthur Ostrander Shirley Pearson Oak Glen M. E Peterson Florence Winamace Walkmack Fairmount Christ Miller Texas Mae South Mr. Miller

Reverend Hoeksema to Preach in Holland Language Service

South Holland reports Reverend H. Hoeksema of Grand Rapids Michigan will preach Tuesday evening April 21 at 7 45 in the Holland language on Oonse iautsle ver sandering. Also announced are election results for Board of Education No 151 with C W Valvoord president Peter Dalenberg clerk and Joe Tromp trustee.

H. Hoeksema Grand Rapids Mich Board of Education Bastian P. van Drunen William VanMynen Indiana Avenue West Point 159Th Street

Boy Scouts Vesting Ceremony in South Holland

South Holland Troop No. 1, Boy Scouts of America, will hold an investiture service Monday evening at 7 30 at the First Reformed chapel. Twenty boys who passed tenderfoot tests will be inducted under Turvey Troop No. 1 leader J D Logsdon. Open to the public. attendees urged to arrive early due to limited seating.

South Holland Boy Scouts of America First Reformed Church Turvey J. D. Logsdon

Bids Sought to Clean Alleys by South Holland Village

The Village of South Holland invites sealed bids from residents for alley cleaning. Bids due by 8:00 p.m. on April 28, 1981, with eligibility restricted to South Holland residents.

South Holland

Easter activities and contests at McKinley School District 150

Ruth Carlson reports on cheerful school events at McKinley School. Upper and lower grades played indoor games with other schools, Easter posters were made, and spring vacation began April 10. Winners included Henrietta Price and Alice DeYoung in spelling and Robert Trice ger in Health Poster Contest.

The Christian School Matteson Henrietta Price Alice DeYoung Annie Woognum Berger Entry DeYoung Irwin Wognum Agnes DeYoung Helen Triemstra Fannie Wagener Grace Kiel Viola Vanderla Grace Holleman Dorothy Veldhuis Owen DeYoung Beulah Carlson Nelson Lavestec Johannia DeYoung Gerben Wagner Edward Oppenhaais Annie Wornum Raymond Jacobsma Ruth Carlson Raymond DeYoung Lewis Holleman Fof

Theatres Offer Weeklong Run With Star Double Bills

The theatre opens five nights a week excluding Monday and Thursday. Tonight, Friday, and Saturday feature Constance Bennett and Eric Von Stroheim in Three Faces East plus a Broken Wedding Bells comedy. Sunday offers Dorothy Mackaill in Once a Sinner with Hey Diddle Diddle and Toy Town Tale. Tuesday and Wednesday show The Man Who Came Back starring Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell.

Constance Bennett Eric von Stroheim Janet Gaynor Charles Farrell

Men Call It Love at State Theatre Pullman

The State Theatre Michigan Avenue presents Men Call It Love with Adolph Menjou Leila Hyams and Norman Foster. It runs Apr 17 18 at 110th Place Pullman 32000 FBI and SAT. plus Apr 19 21 A Thousand Laughs for Every Pound with Marie Dressler Polly Moran and Arnold Delveaux on stage.

FBI Adolph Menjou Leila Hyams Norman Foster SUN Marie Dressler Polly Moran Arnold Delveaux

Community events listed for April fundraisers and shows

Riverdale Precinct Improvement Association hosts a banco at St Pauls school hall on April 17. American Legion Paul Gall Post holds a banco at St Pauls hall on April 18. St Paul Arrows run a bunco at St Paul Parish hall on April 25. Mohawk Athletic Club bunco at St Marys school hall on April 24. Men s League Bethany Union Church presents Every Dull Care Away on April 24 and 25 at 103rd and Wood streets. Indoor carnival by Juvenile Club Degree of Honor at A O U W hall Dolton on April 24 with dancing 1 to 12. Admission 30c. children 5c adults 10c.

Riverdale 20Th Precinct Improvement Association 9Th Ward Banco St. Paul’s School American Legion of Paul Gall Post St. Paul’s St. Paul Arrows St. Paul Parish Hall Mohawk Athletic Club St. Mary’s School Hall High Seas Men’s League Bethany Union Church 103Rd and Wood Streets St. Paul School Itonor A. O. U. W. Hall Dolton Revellers

Dolton Troop 1 Scout News Highlights

Dolton Troop 1 reports a banco party May 2 to fundraise for scouts. Eight top Achievements Contest winners receive awards. John Kollar Jr named assistant patrol leader. April 11 indoor contests in Harvey attended. seventeen scouts on a hike April 6. Camp registration urged.

Banco Dolton George Odle Cliff Ingraham Harry Fiedemann Jack Finerty Kollar John Kollar James Odle Lorenz Ripley Jerry Kollvras Fred Stapovitch Richard Ingraham John Kollar, Jr Harvey Rodgers Greenfield Board of Review Staunton

Scouts Prep for Second Class Bird House Contest

Scouts of Troop 797 prepare for their second class test as the Bird House Contest is set for May 1, 1981. All scouts may join. next meeting at Our Saviors church basement on Friday April 17, 1931.

Our Saviour’s

Ivanhoe Woman's Club Spring Luncheon Honors District President

The Ivanhoe Woman's Club held its April 14 luncheon at president Mrs. Leon Sawyer's home. Third District president Mrs. Fred Waterman was guest of honor, bringing an inspirational message. Prizes were awarded in bridge, with Mrs. Waterman taking guest prize and Mrs. Odell first prize.

Ivanhoe Meurisse Shirk Sheldon Quintin Johnstone Home and Education Department Bryn Mawr Club Sawyer Wish Ete Agsehili van Etten Nichols Giffin Martin Crane Waterman Odell Brown

Pullman Rug Sale by Gerrit De Vries in South Holland

For sale all colors of Pullman rugs by Gerrit De Vries at Greenwood Road and 157th Street along the Penn tracks South Holland Illinois two miles east of Chicago Road. Leave address or call after 4 p m.

Pullman Gerrit de Vries Greenwood Road 157Th St South Holland Chicago Road

Odd Fellows Plan Anniversary Meeting and Talk

The O. O. F. News announces Friday events April 17 and April 24. Speakers Hon. For rest B. Gore and Dr. Moore from Momence will discuss Odd Fellowship and fraternity importance. Entertainment and lunch to follow. All Oddfellows invited. Brookfelt, Secretary.

Coldale America Forrest B. Gore Champaign Moore Momence Odd Fellowship Oddfellows L. E. Brookfelt Sec’y

Card of Thanks from John S. Cowings and Agnes V. Sprick

The family expresses sincere thanks for the many messages of sympathy received during their bereavement and asks that their heartfelt gratitude be accepted.

John Cowings Agnes V. Sprick

In Memoriam for Andrew Messerschmidt

In loving remembrance of Andrew Messerschmidt who died April 13 1950. Gone but not forgotten a precious one from us has gone. A voice we loved is stilled a place is vacant in our home. God in His wisdom has recalled the boon His love had given. The body slumbers here the soul is safe in heaven loving wife and children

Andrew Messerschmidt God

Acme Steel Co Reports March Sales Up From February

Acme Steel Co of Chicago reports March sales the largest since June 1930. March orders rose about 16 percent from February and the first quarter shows a steady upward trend with each month higher than the last. Unfilled tonnage at quarter end was the highest in months, signaling steady mill activity ahead. Officials note improved performance in the division serving the automobile industry though profits remain below 1930 levels.

Acme Steel Co Chicago

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