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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1931
Page
5
Twenty Years Ago With The Pointer
Mrs August Raulf of Chicago visited her parents Mr and Mrs George Dutt for several days last week. The Children’s Festival at Immanuel church Dalton was a jolly event. Alice and Emerine Black visit in the area. Frank Engel abroad reports an old schoolmate in Winterhausen Germany. Richard Bushking recovers from blood poisoning after a splinter injury. Firemen’s Tournament Exhibition planned near Kern & Ripley's on August 27. Julius Anders returns from Germany. Mrs H Werner thanks customers as Carl Dieck Co. purchases stock. Emily Swift’s 73rd birthday celebrated by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Raulf
Chicago
George Dutt
Richard Bushking
Schmidt
Kern & Ripley’s
Hoopston
Julius Anders
Germany
H. Werner
Carl Dieck & Co
Emily Swift
Dolton
L. S. Wertman
James Shannon
Lena Walkerly
Wm. Dolton
Louisa Mehler
Runge and Boettger Wedding at Dalton Home
John Runge of Thornton and Anna Boettger daughter of Bernard Boettger of Riverdale were married at the bride’s sister Mrs Ralph Vandenberg Dalton on Saturday August 12 Rev G O Press officiating A wedding dinner followed The bride’s mother died when she was young and Anna helped raise her brothers Runge a piano finisher by trade and a fine singer will reside in Thornton with many friends sending best wishes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runge-Boettger
John Runge
Thornton
Anna Boettger
Bernard Boettger
Riverdale
Ralph Vandenberg
Dalton
G. O
Mr. Runge
Judge Schafer tours St. Joseph with visitors
During a Midwest trip Judge Schafer visits St. Joseph Michigan on August 17 1911 with Adolph Reich William Dillner and Jacob Weigel. They enjoy a pleasant auto ride and meet friend T F Sweat at the hotel before plans to return home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Schafer
St. Joe
Mich
St. Joseph
Adolph Reich
William Dillner
Jacob Weigel
T. F
Oklahoma oil wells closed by Governor proclamation
Governor Murray declares martial law around 3,106 oil wells in Oklahoma proration area and orders guards to take control of 27 fields. Wells at Champlin Sinclair Wilcox and Oils Inc. shut down while the governor cites a secret meeting by Harry N. Sinclair to threaten impeachment. Only stripper wells exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okham
Mahig
Oklahoma
W. H. Murray
Okahoma City
Champlin Refining Company
Sinclair Oil and Gas Company
H. F. Wilcox Oil and Gas Company
and Oils, Inc
Harry N. Sinclair
Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation
Adjt
Charles S’. Barrett
President of the
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Heiress Blocks Eviction of Families of Miners
Mrs Ethel Clyde a New York heiress posted bonds totaling 850 to guarantee rent for a year to save 59 striking miners families from eviction in Sharleston West Virginia. The homes were company owned and residents faced displacement as they moved furniture out. Clyde lamented that West Virginia residents show less interest in the miners than charities or philanthropic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharleston
W. V
Ethel Clyde
New York
Clyde
West Virginia
South Holland Twenty Years Ago Snapshot of Local News
John Rietveld of Milwaukee visited friends here for a few days. Mrs. P A Anker Mrs J L Vinke and Miss van Erden returned from a vacation in Waukesha. Dick Rietveld bought a 20 acre farm from Luke J Santefort and weighs decisions on moving. Paula Vandenberg cut her hand on glass at Haney offices and takes a short vacation. Mrs A R Tilstra hosted an ice cream social for young ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rietveld
Milwaukee
P. A. Anker
J. L. Vinke
Va VanErden
Waukesha
Wis
Dick Rietveld
Luke J. Santefort
Paula Vandenberg
Haney
A. R. Tilstra
Local Social Roundup Notes from Lansing Area
Lansing News highlights visits and travels of residents including Mr. and Mrs. Newenhousen from Iowa, Misses Baughman from Monon, and Mina Williams from Sterling while Mina’s aunt hosts. Family events include a 20th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Hecht and a surprise party for Miss Jessie Lanting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Ry Sanders
Holland, Mich
H. Biesboer
188Rd Street
Chas. Newenhousen
183Rd Street
Iowa
Ara
Alta Baughman
Monon
Ind
O. FE. Peterson
Peterson
Sterling
Nieth
Fred Hecht
Louise Lange
Charles Brooks
Hammond
Margaret Cregg
Holton
Mich
van Pelts
Ridge Road
State Line
Martin Rispen
Jennie Vanschowen
Jessie Lanting
Auto Races at Robey Set for Century 100 Mile Event
The 100 mile A. A. A. race at Robey Chicago speedway is scheduled for Sunday August 30. A large field of championship drivers including Wilbur Shaw Bill Cummings Cantlon Meyer and other stars are expected to enter with more than 25 entries likely. Early elimination trials begin at 10 o clock with all day admission. Jailbods expect qualifying rounds to rival the main event in excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roby, Chicago Speedway
Roby Track
Chicago Board
Wilbur Shaw
Bill Cummings
Cantlon
Meyer
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