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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1932
Page
6
Visitors return from Carpentersville and Crown Point with church events and picnics planned. The region notes weddings, a new baby Barbara Liew, a hospital recovery, and travel to Minnesota while local trains and schools host gatherings and family milestones.
The original Wakefield deed shows Dr. A S W Rosenbach owned the property after Hercules Bridges, who sold it to Daniel Liston in a historical transaction. The record highlights chain of title and key individuals involved in the transfer.
Rev. W. K. Fortuin is on a three week vacation and Rev. VanTil will lead three services on Sunday August 28. Wilfred Rietveld and wife announce the birth of a daughter on August 20 at Ingalls Memorial hospital. Mrs. H. DeWinter’s health worsened and she moved to her sister’s home in Dolton after her condition became serious. The Poelmans moved to Dolton from Englewood this summer. C E meeting topics shift August 28 with Carl Valvoord to discuss his topic on September 11. Rev. Muilenberg will lead Sunday evening with Does God Really Care. A special musical number is planned.
The Bearcats secure third place and a possible second in the league after beating Clover Farm 9 to 0. Vanderla homered three times as Juicy and Huizenga split mound duties, limiting Clover Farm to one hit. The win caps a 21-game streak and follows earlier big defeats of O Toole Boosters and Dalton Roamers.
Mrs Wibena Smit longtime Roseland resident and mother of Mrs Albert Rietveld and John Smith died at her son Otto Suit's home in South Volland. Funeral services were set for 2 PM at First Reformed Church Rose land with Rev Klarren officiating and burial at Fairmount Cemetery. She was born in the Netherlands in 1848 and survived by five sons five daughters forty grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
Radio Patrol the inside story of a police battle against lawlessness stars Robert Armstrong and Lila Lee. The Side Show Mystery features a detective plot with comedy and Strange as it Seems. Sunday offers Bachelor’s Affairs with Adolph Menjou Jean Marsh Minna Gombell plus Fox News Silly Symphony and Eddie Buzzell.
Clark Street notes show trustees approving treasurer and bills, correcting Dalton Avenue name, repairs to catch basins and manholes, and contracts with Seymour Construction for alley work. The board discusses paving Greenwood Road, cleaning basins on several streets, railroads to fix sidewalks, police car repair, defective poles, and band concerts with permission for cordon of Washington Street.
Rugs woven in India retain floral motifs suggesting Persian origins. Many reflect excellent workmanship yet often lack individuality. however their bright colors and cheerful tones render them practical floor coverings.
The Detroit News notes a London report about a fish that winks. The piece remarks on creatures keeping straight faces while stories are told.
Walter Gleason served Homewood as chief of police for 28 years and is regarded as an institution in the village. The article notes his 28th anniversary passed recently and urges a celebration next year to honor his long and honorable service.
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