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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
7
South Holland notices recount a 25th wedding anniversary for Gerrit and Mrs. Vroegh, a kitchen shower for Miss Cornelia Weld, and several visits and church events. A bank robbery hunt persists with a local man under scrutiny, while local residents plan trips, installations, and minor rentals and ads.
The community reports a playful tornado at a children's party, neighborhood strolls, and a Weenie Roast hosted by the Oakglen Friendly Society. Private Jno Donning returns from service and recounts efforts to honor fallen comrades and comfort grieving mothers.
The editorial urges state aid for a bridging project on Halsted street to ease Chicago southward traffic. It questions officials’ inaction and calls for immediate study and construction to relieve travelers and fund the bridge through existing laws.
The Av erdale Theatre features Wife or Country with an all star cast and Love or Patriotism Triumph along with a Fatty Arbuckle comedy. William Desmond stars in Whitewashed Walls and The Game's Up at the same venue. Enid Pennett and Charlie Chaplin headline a special attraction on Thursday. The Dolton Theatre presents Alontague Love and June Elvidge in The Quickening Flam followed by a big two reel comedy. Gladys Brockwell stars in The Sneak with another two reel comedy. William Farnum leads Les Miserables in nine parts on Wednesday praised as stupendous.
The Village Bond of Riverdale invites sealed bids for scarifying grading and rolling 138th street for about one mile. Plans available from William Lotz, street committee chair. Bids due to Village Clerk by 8 p m August 26 1919. The board may reject any or all bids.
The Ladies' Aid of Ridge MBE church will meet at Mrs. Henry Alt's home on Thursday Aug 21. Normal Engel is excavating for a house opposite his father's on 147th street. John Harder expands his house adding a basement and a big new porch. The Camp Ground House, once used by Herman Faden, gains a fine enclosed porch.
William Lau, 78, former Riverdale resident, died Saturday at his daughter s home in Gotha Florida. The body was brought home for burial in the Oakland cemetery family lot. Funeral details mention five sons William Edward Arthur Herman Clarence and three daughters Matilda Louisa Minnie and a large circle of friends mourn his passing.
The Board of Directors invites scaled bids to lay about 800 feet of cement sidewalk at the Berger school buildings. For full details contact Otto Padke, president of the board.
A playful remark in the New York Post notes how a breach of gossip at a women's luncheon can liven the mood. The line highlights how even dull gatherings awaken when a scoop slips out, injecting energy into conversation.
The Village of Dolton invites bids by 8 pm Monday August 18 1919 for an eight inch water bound surface top dressed with tar via bound pavements on Frederica street 20 feet wide from Chicago street to the east line of the C and E L R R right of way.
Instructions from Wm. J. Albrecht as committee chairman govern bids. A certified check for 10 percent of bid amount must accompany the bid. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. WM G. Dolton.
A brief classified notice offers Airedale puppies for sale. Contact Chas Milhahn via Dolton 291 for details about availability and price.
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